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Hello to all,
I finally pulled the trigger today on a band saw, a Craftsman 10". I would like to know If the "Rikon 10" Bench Top Bandsaw Stand" that Sears and Woodcraft sell will fit the latest version of the Craftsman 10" band saw. The link is below. Thanks for your help.

http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/208032 ... Stand.aspx

Ron M.

I can't tell you specifically if that one fits exactly, but I do use that style of stand for my Craftsman/Rikon, and I think it's a huge waste of space. Mine at least has a shelf across the middle for some storage, but I'm planning on eventually building a small cabinet style stand on casters for some decent storage and use of space. If I had it to do over, I'd never have messed with the metal tool stand. My shop's real tight, though, so maybe that's not an issue for you. I'm sorry that doesn't answer your question, just wanted to throw that out there.

The stand I use is a generic tool stand from Harbor Freight (or Home Depot?), just had to drill a few holes. I can't remember if it was cheaper than what you are looking at or not.

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Jonathan Kendall, Siloam Springs AR

This worked for me, and I've also got the Craftsman version of the Rikon, and it's on sale.


http://www.grizzly.com/outlet/Stand-for-T20837/T21231

Hi Jonathan,
Thanks for your response. My thinking is that the stand would be more stable than my bench, which is not too sturdy at all. When I use the band saw the bench vibrates too much. Also, I like to keep the bench clear for other things.

I just read on the Ridgid plumber forum that the stand does fit the Craftsman. If anyone out there has one, can you let me know If it is sturdy and If the saw vibrates a lot?

Thanks,
Ron

Hi John,
Did you have to drill holes or was it a perfect fit, Thanks for responding.

Ron

I have a couple of tools on universal stands like that. I mounted the tool itself to a piece of MDF and attached the MDF to the stand. This way the hole position for the particular tool isn’t a huge deal and I think it added a bit of stability to the setup. The metal is fairly easy to drill if you needed to so I wouldn’t let that stop you. However I too have plans to move these tools to a solid base of some sort. It will free up room and give a more stable work surface.

Good Luck,

John

Mine sits on a bench, and is not even bolted down. I even slide it around to get enough clearance for some cuts of long strips.

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Hi John,
You made a good point. It probably is a good Idea to mount the tool to a piece of MDF for more added stability and to fit the tool to the stand. For 19.99 for the stand and $7 for delivery (from Grizzly), I just may go that route. Thanks

Thanks again SquibLoad for the Grizzly link.



Hi Waddy,
Yesterday I was cross cutting some 2" x 2"pine for a project and the saw began sliding on the bench. Because of the sliding, I couldn't keep the 2" X 2" square to the fence, so I had to clamp the base of the saw to the bench.

I read your numerous post regarding this saw and what you wrote helped me decide to buy It, so thanks.

Ron

If you have to push hard enough to move the saw, you are pushing too hard. You are not letting the saw do the work. I have re-sawed boards up to the max the saw allows, and it has never slid on the surface it sits on, which has a laminate surface, like counter top laminates. Feeds on this little saw should be very slow and even. It is not a work horse. It will do a fine cut, but slow going is the key word.

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I did as others have suggested, and mounted a piece of plywood, and then drilled that for the bandsaw. A few carriage bolts will hold it all together just fine, or if you want to a little slicker, put 1/4 or 5/16" t-nuts in the bottom of the wood platform and bolt into them from above, which is easier than wrestling with nuts and washers underneath the table

Hi John,
Good tips. I ordered the Grizzly stand this morning. Thank you and everyone else who contributed to this thread.

Ron

Hi Waddy,
I did take my time and let the saw do the cutting. I think the problem is that the bench top isn't level, so the saw is not sitting level, so It moves very easily. I think it's time for a new bench too.

Ron

That could be the problem. A flat, and preferably reasonably level surface is pretty important, I'd say.

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The Shop Fox Bandsaw stand that I ordered from Grizzly for $19.99 came today.
I just wanted to thank everyone for their help and post a picture of the 10" Craftsman bandsaw mounted on the Shop Fox stand. The holes don't line up but the base of the stand is about the same dimensions as the Craftsman 10" base, so it's a good fit.

I mounted the bandsaw on 3/4" red oak plywood and and secured It to the stand with the heg nuts, bolts, and washers that came with the stand. I spent a total of $30. for the stand, shipping and a few 1/4" nuts, bolts and washers to mount the saw to the plywood. Solved the vibration problem and It seems to be very sturdy. So, thanks again to all.

-Ron