Yeah - I didn't go into that in my post. Years ago Ryobi made pretty good
power tools, lawn trimmers, etc. I think their lawn tools may be ok but the
origninal Ryobi tool quality seems in doubt. My older planer is built like
a tank and keeps on going. It gets a fair amount of use too.

RonB

"Magenta" wrote in message
...

I bought a Ryobi planer once. Lasted 2 (two) boards. (really 1 1/2)

I replaced it with a Ridgid.

Works great, no problems after several projects


On Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:26:26 GMT, "woodman"
wrote:

I've been looking at planers and at the low end of the price range I found
the Grizzly G0505 and the Ryobi AP1301. Does anyone have experience with
either of these planers, and if so, how do you like them? Any problem
with
availability of replacement knives or other parts?

Thanks...

Chuck