New RIDGID bandsaw?

[zipk]

Jake, I know sometime in another message you mentioned an upcoming release of a new bandsaw. Well, Santa was surprisingly kind to me, especially since I had to go to others' shops to use their bandsaw for the Christmas projects I was working on (maybe they are just trying to keep me home more?).
Anyway, I have money burning a hole in my pocket and wanted to know when the new bandsaw would be available? The current bandsaw is well rated and received but I am also curious what the new one might offer and at what price?

thanks,

Zip

[James B]

I am also interested in the differences between the band saws!! Anyone with information please let us know.. If there is not any major differences then I would like to get the current one while they are still in stock at a discounted price...

[nelson]

i just bought my ridgid bandsaw last week. i have learned that the only change in the new bandsaw is a TEFC motor, everything else stays the same, still comes with a 3/4 hp and etc.

[JSchnarre]

Nelson's right. The only change is a TEFC motor.

Jake

[Mike C.]

There's one more interesting difference I noticed on the new Ridgid bandsaw - the new label on the back proclaiming "Made in Taiwan". Yet another one bites the dust. I think I'll buy a Delta. :(

[Dave Arbuckle]

The old one said the same thing, Mike.

Dave

[Tim Pavuk]

Jake,

When will we see these in our local Home Depot stores? I too would like to buy one of the new models.