"RonB" wrote in message
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No, but they aren't getting any better.

I have one of the older Ryobi surface planer (12-5/16"). In fact, I
believe this is one of the first on the market. Even after several years
it is a great machine, solid and still works great. Problem is Ryobi has
quit providing knives directly to customers and the aftermarket prices are
2-3 times original price (thankfully Delta's fit it too). Some of their
older sanders just keep going too.


Actually I have the original 10" Ryobi portable planer, the AP-10, I
bought it in 1988 and as you have witnessed mine also works great.