Rikon 10-326 Assembly 

Both this Assembly and the Setup videos were essential to putting my Rikon 10-326 bandsaw together and accurately calibrating it to an optimal state, ready for use. The content covered everything I needed to know to get my saw set up efficiently, presenting the just right amount of information within each segment. The instructions are well-organized and well-paced, focusing on one topic at a time . Not only are the How-To steps clearly demonstrated, well lit, and cut to good close-ups as needed, but the reasoning behind each step in the process is also explained. This enhanced my understanding of the purpose behind each individual component and the overall mechanics of safe bandsaw operation. For this particular model, Acutabove Woodworking's tutorials are about as well organized, comprehensive, and concise as they come, and due to the product's popularity, there's no shortage of videos to choose from. In my opinion, for anyone who has recently bought or thinking of buying the Rikon 14" 10-326 bandsaw, these should be at the top of your watch list.

Great instructional information with a little humour thrown in. Thanks.

I’m ready to unload my saw from the van. Thank you so much for the assembly tips.

Just got this model today and your video helped me alot...Thanks for posting this... finished putting it together at 2 am... think ill wait til morning to test it out wife and kids might get mad lol...Thanks again

I just completed assembly and setup using your videos of this machine. Absolutely a huge benefit for a visual aid. Awesome videos and very well do. Simply can’t thank you enough for doing these videos.

I purchased a Rikon 10-326 a week ago and picked it up at my local Woodcraft store today. I had watched your assembly video a few days ago. My wife and I watched and paused, watched and paused it today out in the shop and used it to assemble the new band saw. Thank you for an informative and to-the-point assembly video, very helpful!

Just purchased this saw today. Thanks for taking the initiative to make this assembly video. VERY HELPFUL!

Excellent presentation. Very helpful.

Great assessment of the assembly, helped me tremendously. Very informative and no BS, thank you so much Kenny.

Thank you for the video. It made assembly a breeze:)

Thanks for sharing such a helpful video.

This video and the one on setup helped me tremendously. It's people like Kenny that make RU-vid such a great resource for useful information. Thank you!

Very clear. Great job ! Thanks

Thanks for this excellent video! Helped me decide to get one.

Hey Ken. I bought this saw based on a large part of your review. Your assembly video was hugely helpful! As you know, their written instructions left a lot to be desired. I haven't really put it through it's paces yet, but so far it looks like a great addition to the workshop. Thanks again for the help!

Thank you so much for posting this! I bought the 10-326 yesterday, used your video WAY more than the printed instructions it came with. Nice job.

Thanks for the assembly video, Ken. Didn't use the manual, only your video.

Thanks for this. Helped a tonne setting mine up.

I just purchased this saw and I just want to say this video is amazing. Thank you so much for making the tuning easier!!

Brilliant. So helpful! Thanks for doing this:)

Thanks so much, jut brought mine home and unboxed it and this video has answered all the questions I had. Hope to be re-sawing by the morning!

Thank you so much for this video. Recently bought this band saw and your help was invaluable.

I went through the same deal as you did. I went looking for a bandsaw, and decided on the Rikon 10-326. The price was right, and the 5 year warranty was a plus. I too work by myslef, and muscled it into the shop, and assembled on the floor and then lifted it to the vertical position.

Happy I found your instructional video. Shopping for my first Band saw and this was Very Very Helpful. Thank You for a Grade A demonstration. God Bless You and Yours.

Thanks for the detailed video. I just set my Rikon up today with your help.

Thank you for the video! Much easier than reading the manual, very helpful.

This bandsaw is one of two models available to me locally - this video has certainly given me a lot to chew on! Thanks!

I appreciate the two videos about the Rikon 10-326. The videos are well done and very helpful for me in assembling the band saw. Thank You for publishing this much needed video.

Fantastic job with the instructions. Rikon should just provide a link to this video instead of the anemic instructions they provide. I just purchased the saw and your video helped me enormously.

Bless you, sir. Saved me a days worth of reading bad instructions.

Excellent video. I just got mine today. I am more of a visual learner and you nailed it! No need for further comment, the previous comments speak for me!

Thanks for the video. I found it helpful.

Excellent video. I used it to help put together my new bandsaw yesterday. One tip I learned is that you can use two 123 blocks to help set the fence rail parallel to the table. I just put one in between the rail and the table next to each mounting stud and tightened it up until they were both snug. I kept them in as I leveled the rail with the table.

I just purchased this bandsaw (Jan 15 2020) great video. I subscribe to several "how to" channels you have the best I have seen. Thanks

Thank you Brother much appreciate it

Hi Ken received my Rikon yesterday, I viewed your vid awhile back , I found it very informative and helpful I only have a few more adjustments. I bought the Rikon for it’s resaw capabilities my Jet would only cut 6”. So I leaving my Jet set up for cutting curves . I started making wooden toys and I was burning up wood running it through my planer. I see you make toys as well . Thanks again

Michael Prescott Thanks, Excellent presentation. Followed you through the assembly and now ready for Set-up Again thanks for the video

Nice assembly instructions Ken!! Thanks for sharing.

Actually going to get this model today at Woodcraft!! Thanks for the informative video. Like you, I will be doing this myself (work alone). So rather than moving it myself from my Ranger into the shop, I figured I will open it up in the back of the Ranger and carry it in in pieces. Also, love the mobility kit, have a cramped shop (ok garage) myself and will need something. But seems like $150 for this base is quite a large sum for what it really is!!

Thanks,. Kenny, for the video. I just bought a 10-326 and this has been very helpful.

I'm putting my saw together today. This video is a great help. I have already watched the set up video and will be watching it again. Thanks for these two great videos.

Thank you for posting this. I keep forgetting you have to put these saws together. I have a sawmill business and I’m looking for a good bandsaw so I can start making things. I mill all hardwood, black walnut red elm logs and oak.

Wow, thank you very much for so ng this! I just got mine today and you helped me out a lot.

Great work for all of us!

Very nice machine enjoy your new tools 👍🏼

Great video for assembly thank you! Unfortunately I was sent two left sides on the base and NO right sided base. Working with the seller to rectify. Really looking forward to finishing it. Thanks again for the video

Thanks for the video I just picked up mine today and will be setting it up tomorrow. I also got the base with mine & cant wait to try it out.

Ken, thanks for the great video. I have looked at and considered that same saw, of course it takes me forever to make up my mind so I still don’t have one. It seems like it runs very smooth. You will never here me complain about an assembly or tool demonstration video. Nice having that information available when considering a purchase. I am anxious to hear how you like it after you put a few miles on it.

Great video, thanks for sharing.

Thanks for all the info. Just ordered one.

just got mine friday, thank you for the video.. to bad mine had zero tools with it.

This is a great demo! I am about as mechanically inclined as a bowl of soup and you made the assembly seem pretty easy. I look forward to seeing some of your other videos...including the set-up of this machine!

Mine was delivered 15 min ago... the freight guy helped me get it into my "shop"... aka my Garage.. Assembly is going to be fun...

Great video. I just purchased the same saw and was looking for a quality instruction video thanks

Great video, I’ve got the box delivered today and I’m just rewatching before I dig into it. Thanks for the video. Luckily for me the delivery guys put it right inside my door for me. Edit to add; totally impressed during unboxing, everything feels very substantial, heavy duty, and high quality. Except....the M5 flush mount bolts that attach the band saw to the stand, as one of the methods for attaching the base recommended by the manual and just like you did it is to attach the stand and then tip up the saw, I could see those small bolts stretching or snapping, Rikon should have used the same size bolts as used for the stand assembly. Looking at your video again you can see when you are standing it up a separation of the base and the bandsaw, possible bolt stretching there at 9:25

That’s great. Getting mine next week. It’s a big buy but I’m sure it will I’ll be super happy with it.

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That is one Excellent Assembly Video of a nice looking machine Kenny. Love the added extras that you get with it, and also the mobile part that you bought extra. I only have a bench top Bandsaw but at least there is something i have that you have on yours?, the holder for the push stick ha ha ha. Nice to see the small Cameo role of your shop helper, hope she brought out the coffee for you as well? Take it easy and enjoy your new toy. Barry (ENG)

Great video Ken, this is one of three models that I am considering. I would really love to see a video on your impressions after you have put it through its paces. Nest up is the setup.

Great video thanks! Yes there are not a lot of videos on these new Rikons. I just ordered a 10-353 which should be here in a couple weeks. In a lot of respects it is just a big version of the 10-326. I would love to see more videos from you on this saw.

I am a one man team. my wife is pretty strong. Thanks for this video

Nice video. After removing the thick oil, I would suggest taking a file to the edges as they're quite sharp, top and bottom. Just knock off the sharpness.

I can't even imagine putting this together without an electric ratchet

" The Proof Of The Pudding Is In The Tasting" Awesome machine ..

Great helpful video. I am picking up mine in a few hours. I noticed you did the mobile base after assembly. I would think before putting the heavy saw part just build the base and then add mobility there saw. Curious if there is a reason not to go this route. Thanks.

Great Video- This video is so helpful in putting this beast together! Who made these instructions that came with the Bandsaw harbor freight????

Wish I had found your video after I struggled with putting it together especially the stand.

Thanks for the detailed video. I'm using it to assemble my saw as it's much better than the printed instruction as well as their video. One of the things I didn't see in the Rikon instructions is that there is a "front" and "back" to the base plate. With only a 50-50 chance of getting it correct, naturally I put mine together backwards on the first try! One question for you: Do you recommend wiping away the generous amount of grease from the trunnion assembly to stop sawdust from accumulating - or is it best to leave it on to aid in adjusting table angle?

Just got done installing the base to The Saw You save me a lot of pain staking time just watching this LOL watching the second part of the install right now thanks again brother I have another question for you not sure if you do a bunch of Re -Sawing Or not just wondering if you do what blade would you recommend I’m thinking about a carbide my first bandsaw I’ll probably have more questions LOL thank you

I'm from jamaica need to purchase one of the saw

Just got the bandsaw this weekend, and I appreciate the great video. One question, the M 8 bolts for the are base are very hard to screw in after the first few turns. I hate to force them on, is that just how they fit?

The current mobile base has a step on arrangement and no duel wheel handle as shown in this video. It works well except the step on single wheel attachment is a major tripping hazard.

I have watched your 3 videos on this saw and really appreciate your effort and style of no nonsense production. I am picking up my new saw in a few days and the assembly and setup videos will really help. I have a question regarding the table cleaning. What did you use to clean the table and how did you coat the table once cleaned. Thanks again for the great, instructive videos. Pat

I know this is an older video but I was curious how tall you are? I'm 5'8" tall and I am considering this saw but am kind of turned off by the height of the table to the floor being at 41" which to me seems pretty high. I know I could lower it by building a different base but it looks like a fairly comfortable height on you. So I was just wondering your height compared to mine. Thanks for the great videos on this model.

Picked up my 10-326 from the shipping terminal this morning. This video was really helpful Kenny, especially with the base. No assembly instructions with that other than "here's an exploded view, now put it together". Great job. I did some of the setup before making my first cut and OH MY GOD! This thing is sweet, especially compared to my old 10" Craftsman benchtop saw. Will follow your setup video tomorrow or this weekend and get it all tuned in. Edit: Oh, I meant to a ask about that spray on coating you use. I'm using Johnson's paste wax on my table saw and did on this table as well. Is your spray on stuff better/easier, and what is it? Edit 2: Just saw the end post where you provided a link to the Glidecote. Will see about picking some up. It's time redo my tablesaw anyway and get ready for Christmas builds. Might as well give this a try.

What are the approximate dimensions of the box? Want to make sure it will fit in my SUV.

question: I just started to watch your video and noticed the tow bar on the mobility kit. From Rikons site the 10-326 isn't listed in their "list of saws"..although the non tow bar mobility kit is. Do you know if they changed something or did you just figure out that it would work? Ready to buy the mobility kit but like the one with the tow bar versus the foot press to lifting wheels one they mentioned for the saw. Thanks

Good job, Ken. Now that you've had it for two years, what do you think of the tool? I'm looking at getting this saw to prepare bowl blanks. Thoughts?

Where does the Leveling Pin go. Does it go into a hole for storage? Also the front of the table is a tad lower than the back. Is there an adjustment?

Great video! What do you use as a protectant after you clean off the oil and grease from the table?

Set-up would have been much harder without this video, thank you!

im going to get this bandsaw this month,,so I will be watching this video again,,lol,,do you still like the bandsaw and has it given you any trouble

Hi Kenny, great video as always, was just wondering what protective spray you use on your cast iron tables

Very helpful and fun. The quality/readability of the provided manual was poor, this video makes up the manufactures gap! My tip... "the left panel section for the base has the door hinges"

How long was the box? Thx

What do you use to protect the table?

It is straight DUMB that the door cannot open all the way with the mobility kit installed.

It’s not the saw I thought it would be. No matter what I do I get blade drift. I wouldn’t recommend it.

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Measuring the distance from the miter slot to a straight edge you _hope_ is parallel to the blade is too prone to error. You need to make test cuts and incrementally adjust the table on the trunnions. A good guide for this is ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vNdrkmx6ehI.html. Yes, it's a bit finicky-but essential.

You said at the end, “ The setup of the Rikon”,,,But this is dead wrong. Nit was only the assembly.

Too much rhetoric and not enough of "Do It!! Boring!

рикон плохая пила. постоянные вибрации и стол неправильно выставлен относительно полотна.