I am new to woodworking. I have always wanted to get into it, but finances and life never really allowed it. I had brought it up to my wife and she said that she would enjoy it also, so I purchased a Lowe's special Delta 36-725 table saw. I was very happy with the purchase and that led to a Dewalt DW-735 and a shelix head. Next was a fantastic lightly used DJ-15 jointer with another shelix head. A Wen oscillating sander rounded things out. this all went well with my Delta scroll saw (the Dewalt clone) and my older drill press and hand tools.
The one thing I did not have was a bandsaw. I have been scouring the internet for a used one, but they are usually priced more than what they were when purchased new. The bandsaw would really pretty much complete the shop for what we would like to do (at least for now as we are just learning!) So, with what used prices are, we decided that instead of paying more for a used machine than the original purchaser had 20 years ago, we would invest in a modest but decent current machine. I had decided that I liked the Rikon 10-326. My wife was on board.
So, a large WW place has them on sale right now for 10% off list price. We happen to have this store within a few hundred yards of my closest Menards. Menards also carries Rikon and has an 11% rebate going on now. Menards price matched the 10% sale price plus gave me the 11% rebate. I paid with my credit card that gives me cash back.
About a week from now I will be cutting curves with a bandsaw!!! This post is to gloat a little and to let others know about the current available pricing!
The one thing I did not have was a bandsaw. I have been scouring the internet for a used one, but they are usually priced more than what they were when purchased new. The bandsaw would really pretty much complete the shop for what we would like to do (at least for now as we are just learning!) So, with what used prices are, we decided that instead of paying more for a used machine than the original purchaser had 20 years ago, we would invest in a modest but decent current machine. I had decided that I liked the Rikon 10-326. My wife was on board.
So, a large WW place has them on sale right now for 10% off list price. We happen to have this store within a few hundred yards of my closest Menards. Menards also carries Rikon and has an 11% rebate going on now. Menards price matched the 10% sale price plus gave me the 11% rebate. I paid with my credit card that gives me cash back.
About a week from now I will be cutting curves with a bandsaw!!! This post is to gloat a little and to let others know about the current available pricing!