YDoesGodMockMeSo Posted December 19, 2003 Report Share Posted December 19, 2003 I went tonite to pickup some sandpaper for a table I'm working on when I noticed the 9" Ryobi bandsaw I kinda want is on sale from $99, to $87. I asked a guy how much longer that sale was gonna be going on...he wasn't sure, and the guy that runs that deptartment wasn't around. So, he told me some "inside information"; Starting tomorrow all hardware will be 20% off. Taken at the register. I dunno if he was just telling me that to get me to leave him alone or what. But I was gonna pick up the Ryobi 9" tomorrow anyway. So we'll see if in fact there is another 20% off or not. So, in short, if anyone is looking for some tools, tomorrow might be a good day to go and see. And if you don't get the 20% off, return it, unless its worth it. But for those looking for a bandsaw, the ryobi 9" IS on sale for $87. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbarstrat Posted December 19, 2003 Report Share Posted December 19, 2003 Look up all the info you can about that bandsaw on newsgroups, woodworking forums etc. I don't want to put it down, but I was on a forum about 2 days ago, where they were talking about a Ryobi drill press and several people said it was very poorly made. One guy said his father-in-law bought one and the spindle run-out was really bad. They took it back, and actually ended up getting a cheaper drill press at harbor freight that had a better spindle. You might not even read this until after you buy it. It's probably ok, but I always check on the internet. I found out that listening to what others say about particular tools goes a long way. I should have avoided harbor freight drill bits after reading only negative comments on the internet about them. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YDoesGodMockMeSo Posted December 19, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2003 I think someone here actually owns the Ryobi 9"-er. I could be mistaken. + You can't base an opinion of an entire company on one tool. You say the drill press sucks, but the router gets rave reviews here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckguitarist Posted December 19, 2003 Report Share Posted December 19, 2003 do you mean westhemann? cause he has the delta one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YDoesGodMockMeSo Posted December 19, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2003 Forgot to mention... ALL ryobis are on sale. I noticed all of the ones that were 99...are now 87. Including their sanders. I remember someone wanting to buy one?..or was that me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbarstrat Posted December 19, 2003 Report Share Posted December 19, 2003 it's not so hard to do : http://groups.google.com/groups?q=+Ryobi++...G=Google+Search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YDoesGodMockMeSo Posted December 19, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2003 I never said it was or that I wasn't going to or that I haven't already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbarstrat Posted December 19, 2003 Report Share Posted December 19, 2003 Ok, didn't realize you took information sharing about that particular saw so personal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DividedByJames Posted December 19, 2003 Report Share Posted December 19, 2003 Yep...I'm in the market for an oscillatin sander and now a planer...I'll swing down to Home Depot and check them out. The sale doesn't surprise me as it's a retail business' tactic to put items on sale for holidays or blow them out at the end of the year--plus they were $89 during fathers day. Read: buy a car stereo (etc.) between Dec 30 and Jan1. Dropped $100 for my sale, dropped another $50 during those dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkyboy777 Posted December 19, 2003 Report Share Posted December 19, 2003 The Ryobi spindle sander is perfect for guitar bodies, neck shaping, etc. The 9" Delta Bandsaw.....got one and kinda wish that I had done more research. Cutting bodies and the profiles for necks can be a little tricky with the limited horsepower, especially with laminated necks. I've discovered that maybe a 12" (with more horsepower of course) bandsaw may be more appropriate for cutting out bodies...for what it is worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted December 19, 2003 Report Share Posted December 19, 2003 i have the 9"delta.works fine on laminate necks.you shouldn't outrun the blade.you really don't even need much pressure it cuts fine.i let a friend use mine and he jammed the blade up immediately pushing too hard.i haven't had a problem. 12"would be better.cuttiing bodies is tightwith the 9" harbor freight has a 12" for $99... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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