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Well I almost missed this little gem. In a small little square on their promotion page is an advert for a brushless belt sander. I have no need for this and don’t really know what type of market there is for one. I don’t imagine the battery life will be to good to replace a belt sander.
There isn’t even a product page for it yet.
https://www.ryobitools.com/offerings/fallsavings?p=page_4
Ryobi also went on TIA toolathon, and showed all there new end of the year hardware. I don’t know why they only showed off the new lights and a sawzall. Why are they not highlighting these unique tools?
It seems like they are leading a new 18v platform that no one knows about (hot glue gun, palm router, and belt sander). I’m confused and excited. Hopefully Milwaukee follows suit, I want a 18v nailer that is light and powerful, and I think they are capable of pushing Dewalt and Makita to come out with better tools. I like where these tool platforms are taking wireless, and can’t wait to see what the new year has in store for us.
Brushless belt sander intrigues me
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Wonder if we’ll see a ridgid variety
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Ryobi has a impressive 18v line
Yeah why don’t they put it out there a little more. …?.
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Would much rather see a Milwaukee variety at this point. But this is one tool that I have been waiting years for. Ever since being a part of a focus group at the IWF about eight years ago.
Now this is really cool. I don’t have a need for it but I can see its value.
Ryobi goes after the diy remodeler market. Refinishing stuff is big with them lets be honest cords are a big pita.
Heh, all of my belt sander cords have damage of some type from sanding belts. I can’t count the number of times, over the years, this also gouged the material being sanded along with the cord.
Looks badass…I’m sure it’s a good tool
@Jaybird : This is the only thing I remember seeing on the Ryobi sander
I wish we had it in Australia!!
rbacon705 wrote:
I wish we had it in Australia!!
Usually you guys get the good brushless ryobi stuff first
Jimbo
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JimboS1ice wrote:
3 hours ago, JimboS1ice said:
Usually you guys get the good brushless ryobi stuff first
Jimbo
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We have the brushless impact so it probably is a fair trade off.