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Ridgid BS1400
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Ridgid BS1400 Band Saw (.75HP, 14", includes Stand)

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Group Average Grade Grade Rank Average Price Price Rank
Bandsaws B 4 $1553.51
12-14" B 3 $852.56
Ridgid A- 3    

The Ridgid BS1400 is fourth of 92 in the Bandsaws ladder. It is third of 35 12-14" Wood Cutting Bandsaws. It is the 3rd ranked product among 39 in the Ridgid brand.


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Best Value of the Bunch
Fine Woodworking Magazine, Volume 153, 2001-01

by Researchgirl

According to FWW, "this saw was the best value of the bunch." Like the Jet JWBS-14CS, this saw had very convenient blade-changing. It also had useful features such as a micro-adjust system to move the sleeve and a thumbscrew on the guide-block screws. It easily could be tensioned to 15,000 psi, unlike the other cast-iron machines, and its wheels were perfectly aligned. Overall the fit and finish of this machine was comparable to that of the Delta and Jet. It cut acceptably well and although its fence has limited blade-drift adjustment, it works decently well.

3 out of 5 Ridgid BS1400 (2008-04-17)

I have had a great experience with Ridgid brand tools. I purchased the BS1400 from a local dealer and it only took a couple of hours to set up. The directions are easy to read and the package of hardware was packaged nicely. I was disapointed with the vibration of the tool. I think the stand could be a bit more sturdy and the band saw wheels will need to be balanced. The price is right but I only gave three stars because of the vibration issue. Technical support was very quick on the Ridgid Website and an offer for replacements was made. I opted to balance the wheels myself and this took care of the vibration problem. If you are comfortable tuning a band saw I would recomend this unit.


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