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^So you already pulled the trigger on that one? Uy, ayos to =).

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^So you already pulled the trigger on that one? Uy, ayos to =).

I did at Highland Hardware, unfortunately the shipping is too much that the cost exceeds Amazon price. Will order tonight together with the last orders for online 5 before I close the thread.

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Why did you not get it in amazon instead?

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Why did you not get it in amazon instead?

bec highland had it for 799 pending shipping which will be emailed after the order. You can cancel or continue the transaction after the email. I cancelled since shipping costs USD250. will end up costing a tad more. and Amazon has been good to me when it comes to support.

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I believe Guad ordered one, it should be around or maybe about to arrive.

G0555P arrived last year, $398 + 74. Long overdue for a review, but I've been swamped ... not getting enough quality time on the saw. I put it on casters. One of the six guide bushings (top rear) is defective, does not turn freely. Need to get it replaced. Still have to get good blades. No riser block. I am happy with 6" resaw capacity ... for now.

I hope this report is correct, as I don't want to have to get so many blades:
http://www.mwells.org/woodworking/bandsaw/choosing-bandsaw-blades

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G0555P arrived last year, $398 + 74. Long overdue for a review, but I've been swamped ... not getting enough quality time on the saw. I put it on casters. One of the six guide bushings (top rear) is defective, does not turn freely. Need to get it replaced. Still have to get good blades. No riser block. I am happy with 6" resaw capacity ... for now.

I hope this report is correct, as I don't want to have to get so many blades:
http://www.mwells.org/woodworking/bandsaw/choosing-bandsaw-blades

Hi Guad,

How much did you pay for international shipping and approx size of the package.

Man you have lots of goodies. I hope whenever you get chance you post some pics and a bit of feedback for our members.

Thanks a lot.

Jay

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started a thread Guad for bandsaws, nice share on the blades. I actually ordered 3 already. timberwolves 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4" ones... oh and I got a carter stabilizer or cutting curves... Carter stabilizer

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OK, noted. Shipping to PH was ~$130, same forwarder as in the forum online orders (I think). Shipping to forwarder was FedEx freight with no liftgate service included or needed by recipient. Box size 44 x 21 x 20, 210 lbs. So it looks like the Rikon is significantly heavier, although the Grizzly is quite heavy as it is. As reported in various installation accounts on the web, at least two people were needed to lift the saw onto its stand.

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OK, noted. Shipping to PH was ~$130, same forwarder as in the forum online orders (I think). Shipping to forwarder was FedEx freight with no liftgate service included or needed by recipient. Box size 44 x 21 x 20, 210 lbs. So it looks like the Rikon is significantly heavier, although the Grizzly is quite heavy as it is. As reported in various installation accounts on the web, at least two people were needed to lift the saw onto its stand.

Thanks Guad.

I hope to learn some insights about band saws from the forum. Up to now I really have not looked into it yet but probably would do so in the future for metal cutting purposes.

Just a quick question. Are woodworking and metal band saws different from each other or is the same tool but loaded with different blades?

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Thanks Guad.

I hope to learn some insights about band saws from the forum. Up to now I really have not looked into it yet but probably would do so in the future for metal cutting purposes.

Just a quick question. Are woodworking and metal band saws different from each other or is the same tool but loaded with different blades?

blade and speed are the main factors that differnciate them Jay, the Rikon I ordered is capable of low speed which can cut non ferrous metals...

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thanks Jarod for the shipping dimensions of the Rikon 10-325 bandsaw. for those interested its 55" x 19" x 24" and shipping weight is 270lbs...

Trying to get an estimate for shipping this beast from the forwarder I use. Do you mind clarifying, Timb, the size? Amazon describes it as:

Item Dimensions
Length: 25 inches
Width: 30 inches
Height: 75 inches

Are the dimensions you mentioned the crate/box dimensions? Did it come in a pallet?

Thanks.

BTW, don't get excited. I'm not buying. Just planning we'll ahead.

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(Just posting something since it's been a slow posting the past few days.)

This happened a few weeks back, but man did I feel smart then. Not just smarter than a fifth grader- I was more genius than that- I outwitted some rats! (Inspired by a few youtube videos and webpages of course.)

The bucket trap method:

Some peanut butter slathered on the rolling cylinder. Cobbled together with just what i got, but i made sure it rolls so e-a-s-i-l-y. Mechanics of it seen on this vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxwCp7Iskvs&feature=related

And for the bigger one, the classic rat trap.

Used some pumpkins seeds as one vid suggested, and 2 free, unbaited ones leading to it to really reel him in, give him the taste for some and make him complacent. (These creatures are amazingly paranoid/wary.) I also bended the trigger catch just a bit to make it more sensitive. The trap was rather undersized for his size, but oh well it still worked.

The guy was freakin smart, i put some sticky paper on the usual route he took, and he never used that exit point again after i laid the trap. Also, i've put some racumin before which i'm sure he ate but he never died from it, though it worked on other ones.

It can't be helped that rats will ocassionally venture to my place in search of food, I'm near a field which i supect is where they nest. By coming to my place they'll be eliminated rather than proliferate. (I now made sure that they don't have access to dog food, my pantry has always been secure, and i make sure the kitchen sink is clean, no leftovers.)

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Wish i had her setup though: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxwCp7Iskvs&feature=related
(I don't enjoy killing- got qualms killing birds - but rats pee everywhere, they are a threat to cleanliness and therefore health. Yiiiiihhh!!!)

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I see rats in the court shop too, then a cat came in and I adopted it since he was a champion rat killer... no more rats in the area...:consoling2:

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I stay away from Racumin, its overprice piece of junk, the rats seems to only get bigger with it. Try using zinc phospide, I get it from Cartimar, Mapecon or agricultural stores. But nothing beats a hungry cat.