Found a Ryobi Drum Sander wds 1600

[Eric]

Found a wds 1600 on craigslist locally for $375. Ad says that he never used it very much, so I'm sure it's a fine machine, an actual examination is in order of course.

But for a tool that's been out of production for over 9 years it would pretty much be a throw away if something happened to it and I wasn't able to get a part for it, right?

If that's the case $375 seems kind of high to me. Anyone have any thoughts on it?

[cgallery]

Some parts are still available. You'd be surprised. Last time I checked, m-and-d.com had some stuff. Here is a link to parts availability:

http://www.m-and-d.com/search.html?id=tyBkr49z

I have one, I paid $350 (I think) which is on the high side of what they go for. I've seen 'em go for $200 and even less.

But I've loved mine, and it has been worth every penny of $350. If it was in good shape, I wouldn't hesitate.

After all, a used Performax typically goes for more than $350, and there is little difference in the machines (the Performax has a 4" dust port vs. 2.5 for the WDS1600, but the 2.5 works great w/ my Shop Vac).

I'd offer the guy $250 in GREEN, and see what he says.

[Eric]

Ok, think I'll offer him something and see what he has to say. Thanks for the link reassuring for me to know that there are parts still available.

[cgallery]

I checked some other sites and there are lots of other parts available, too. Ryobi's parts site stocks many of the parts, as well.

[Uncle Cracker]

But I've loved mine...

Make sure you unplug it before you do that.

[cgallery]

Make sure you unplug it before you do that.

My sander doesn't have to be plugged-in to be turned-on.