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Ryobi 370W Belt & Disc RBDS4601G
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Still running as new after almost 11 years – Purchased this from Bunnings Willetton 30/11/2013. Used extensively for wooden toys. Hard and softwoods. Still working fine, no issues what so… Read more
ever. The really heavy cast iron base reduces the vibration usually inherent to these types of sanders. Belt changes are dead easy. There are some plastic covers in some places but they do not appear to be structural. Mine haven't broken or failed yet. The 370W motor is way more than you need for DIY or medium duty works. I have not experienced any RCD tripping even under heavy load. Belts and pads are standard sizes and easy to obtain. I can not recommend this machine highly enough. One minor point is the metal shield under the belt platter can rattle a little if you don't properly nip up the screws holding it in place. Other than that it certainly represents good value for your DIY workshop.
Ryobi EBS800 / EBS800V Belt
Great design and plenty of power – The adjustable platform under the belt stoops the digging in that has screwed up other belt sanding jobs. Light, even pressure and consistent speed… Read more
across the workpiece makes roughing so easy. Unfortunately there is a design error with the placement of the dust collector (which does work!) In that, it's proximity to your hand while using it can give you some nasty static shocks. It would be better if the port for the dust collector was round to accept a vacuum, instead of rectangular. Plenty of grunt and variable speed helps for different features of my project. Belts didn't slip off, all ran true on my machine. Changing belts was annoying due to the adjustable frame but benefits outweighed the negatives, especially when working with exotic timber where digging in is not really an option. Requires all ppe, including hearing.
Ryobi 300W Orbital ROS300-S
works well – Works well I am a hobby wood worker however the dust collection seems inadequate if you have more than basic smoothing to do some 40 grit pads will speed things up Show details
Ryobi 180W 3 in 1 Multi Base Sander RMS180-S
Why has my husband not let me use power tools before!! – I’ve recently started an up cycle project of an old very varnished table, my husband bought me the Ryobi 3-1 multi base sander (I think to keep me… Read more
motivated) oh my gosh!!! I had a quick half an hour before the school run and I’ve already got one side back to the wood, this is going to take me no time at all! It’s flexible, it’s easy to use and it gets the job done. I was a little apprehensive to start with about how to hold it but there was no need, the rounded design made this easy. Would 100% recommend for upcycle projects!
not happy jan – just bought on the 28 april 2023 and told by bunnings where I bought it sanding belts no longer available for this model
Ryobi Airwave 150mm RA-DAS150-B
Ryobi RBGL250G
broken from factory and woefully under powered – Mine came with a 6 by 6 mm chip in the grinder wheel,this damage was done at the factory as the packaging was undamaged and the chip was nowhere to… Read more
be found....put simply they installed a damaged grinding wheel at the factory and expect you to run around replacing their mistakes.After contacting ryobi they washed their hands of the matter and said take it back to place of purchase so you can be sure that more faulty units will come from the factory and ryobi will not care at all.