Type of machine
Band SawManufacturer
Record PowerDesigned in
United Kingdom
Production status
New
User rating (1 vote)
 Power: 370 W |
 Max cutting height: 127 mm |
| Table size: 318 x 350 mm |
 Max cutting width: 245 mm |
| Wheel Diameter: 250 mm | Blade length: 1790 mm |
| Blade width: 6 - 13 mm | Working height: 368 mm |
The Record Power Sabre 250 is a premium bandsaw aimed at hobbyist with limited space but higher quality standards. It is an upgraded version of the ‘normal’ Record Power BS 250.
The term Sabre refers to Record Power’s premium bandsaw line, while the number 250 refers to the size of the wheels, which are 10 inches, which is just over 250 millimeter.
Although it is a rather small machine, it has a good build quality and many features that you won’t find on the cheaper, but similarly sized Record Power BS 250. These are the key differences:
The Sabre 250 is about 50% more expensive than the BS 250, but it has several improvements to warrant the extra price. It has better guides, with plastic knobs to make them much easier to adjust. On the BS 250 you have to use an allen key to adjust the guides.
Another great upgrade is the quick release tension lever, making it much easier to switch blades and release tension when you’re done working on the machine. This can prolong the lifespan of your blades.
It also has two speeds, while the BS 250 only has one speed. This gives it a bit more torque, which is quite beneficial when cutting hardwoods on such a small machine. And it helps with cutting metals. It also has a 1/2 HP motor, compared to the 1/3 HP motor on the 305.
It also has heavier aluminium wheels and a sturdier fence that can be put in both a high and a low position.
Record Power is mostly active in the UK and Europe, but the machine itself is made in Asia (Taiwan most likely), and is sold in North America under the Rikon brand. The Rikon 10-306 is exactly the same machine, just painted blue.
Excellent machine for hobbyists with limited space but high quality standards.
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Reviews and Videos
![Record Power Sabre 250 Review [in German] Youtube Thumbnail](http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/TLllcT_X9RA/hqdefault.jpg)
Record Power Sabre 250 Review [in German]
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Review by MHM in German. Checks if this Sabre 250 is capable of being used in professional furniture making.
Promotional video by Record Power
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Promo video showing the Record Power Sabre 250.
General
Official Page on Record Power's website
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Official Page on Record Power's website
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All the specs and options for the Record Power Sabre 250 Bandsaw
| General | |
|---|---|
| Working height | 368 mm |
| Weight (standard configuration) | 35 kg |
| Total height | 865 mm |
| Total width | 525 mm |
| Motor | |
| Motor Voltage | 1x 230V |
| Motor Frequency | 50 Hz |
| Extra Features and Options | |
|---|---|
| Wheeled metal base | Option |
| Band Saw | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Cutting Height | 127 mm |
| Maximum Cutting Width | 245 mm |
| Table size | 318 x 350 mm |
| Band Saw blade | |
| Blade length | 1790 mm |
| Blade width | 6 - 13 mm |
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Will the mobile base on wheels fit the Rikon 10-3061
Hi Carol, I would imagine it will fit as they are practically identical machines. But there might be a few small differences, so I cannot 100% guarantee it will fit. You might be best off contacting Record Power and/or Rikon directly.
Hope that helps!