Rikon deals
Rikon is a woodworking and metalworking tool brand known for lathes, bandsaws and benchtop machines sold mainly through specialty woodworking retailers. This page currently lists no live deals, so there is no saving to report. The products covered are the VSR 30" x 40" lathe with sliding bed, the 31-200 12V cordless sander/polisher, and the 70-1824VSR 18" x 24" variable speed lathe.
Prices at every store and price history for Rikon products.
Rikon products: prices and price history
Questions and answers
- When does Rikon go on sale?
- Rikon discounts cluster around woodworking retail sales events, typically in spring and around the winter holidays. Deals also appear when a retailer clears an older lathe or bandsaw model ahead of a replacement. Check the price history on each product page to see whether a current price is above or below its usual level.
- Where is Rikon cheapest?
- Rikon is sold through specialty woodworking dealers and a few larger online tool retailers rather than big-box stores. Prices vary by dealer, and shipping on heavy lathes can change the total, so compare delivered cost, not just the list price. The comparison on each product page shows every store's price for the same model.
- What are Rikon's best-known products?
- Rikon is best known for midi and full-size woodturning lathes, especially the 70-1824VSR and the 70-220VSR, plus its 10-inch and 14-inch bandsaws. Its lathes are popular for variable-speed control and cast-iron beds at prices below European brands. The 31-200 cordless sander/polisher is a smaller, newer addition aimed at finishing work.
- What is Rikon's return policy?
- Rikon's warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship, typically for five years on most woodworking machines, but returns are handled by the retailer you bought from. Keep the original packaging for a heavy lathe, since return shipping is costly. Confirm the dealer's return window before ordering.
- Does the 70-1824VSR lathe need a special circuit?
- The 70-1824VSR runs on 120V and draws about 1.5 HP, so a standard 20-amp household circuit is usually enough. It has a 18-inch swing over the bed and 24 inches between centers, with electronic variable speed. Confirm your outlet and breaker before delivery, since the machine is heavy and awkward to move.