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Had the older (better) AP1301 but never used it so sold.
Recently needed a TP to plane off weathered wood on window trim after
removing the old peeled paint.
The DW and Ridgid were way more machine and way more weight plus
more expensive than my needs for now.
The only lightweight model was the Ryobi AP1301. Yes, it is lacking
a height lock, has no tables, etc... but I really like two things about it.
1-it is under 60 pounds so very mobile. (I temporarily mount it on a
board with bolt inserts that clamps onto my b&d workmate table)
2- it has square headed reverse thread bolts that hold the blades in place.
That means they can't strip out when trying to loosen them like the
1300 (and Ridgid in posts prior) when it comes time to replace or reverse
the blades. Big plus in my book.
I suppose snipe would be a problem with this one if I used it for anything
serious but for just smoothing window trim boards it wonderful.
I do plan to get the new Ridgid when it comes to serious smooth finish
board for cabinets or other such work.
Recently needed a TP to plane off weathered wood on window trim after
removing the old peeled paint.
The DW and Ridgid were way more machine and way more weight plus
more expensive than my needs for now.
The only lightweight model was the Ryobi AP1301. Yes, it is lacking
a height lock, has no tables, etc... but I really like two things about it.
1-it is under 60 pounds so very mobile. (I temporarily mount it on a
board with bolt inserts that clamps onto my b&d workmate table)
2- it has square headed reverse thread bolts that hold the blades in place.
That means they can't strip out when trying to loosen them like the
1300 (and Ridgid in posts prior) when it comes time to replace or reverse
the blades. Big plus in my book.
I suppose snipe would be a problem with this one if I used it for anything
serious but for just smoothing window trim boards it wonderful.
I do plan to get the new Ridgid when it comes to serious smooth finish
board for cabinets or other such work.
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