Ryobi Bench Sander Review

[@andrewlopin5247]

*This is exactly what I needed for trimming the edge of oak boards **MyBest.Tools** I also used the disk to round edges while building an oak - walnut cabinet.*

[@joelpless4214]

Very helpful, Dave. I got a Ryobi BD 4600 from 2008. Blue in color but it seems very similar.

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Thanks

[@devolution000]

Thanks Dave for taking the time to make the video. Thinking about getting one for my workshop.

[@davethewoodworker1043]

You're welcome

[@DeeTee79]

I’ve been considering it for a while. Thanks for sharing.

[@davethewoodworker1043]

You're welcome

[@noneofmybusiness9895]

There's a lot of play in my table saw blade too, when I don't have it tightened...

[@jimdimitrios1]

HAH!!!! thought the same thing

[@zackarysena4366]

I'm a professional and to have one of these around is a plus.

[@Bigbrotheriswatchingus]

These things are made for hobby work, and for that, they are shit hot. I have one, love it

[@abadodo8468]

Thanks! The users manual sucks... Made it clear as day coming here.

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Thanks

[@timconnell4570]

Thnx. Just shows you MUST watch MANY reviews before making a devision. I just watched 1 that said the sandpaper was hardddddddd to replace but you just showed how easy it actually is. Well done

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Thanks

[@detroitpyro2859]

Thanks im conviced

[@x1shm41lx]

The light green border plate can be removed? does it interfere if i sand long boards that protrude both sides? thx

[@mminniear984]

I will say, Ryobi has come a long way in the last 10 years. Lol. Back then, I’d soon as burn my money in a pit fire then buy a Ryobi tool. Lol. Now I own quite a few. For the price, they’re pretty darn good

[@davethewoodworker1043]

I agree

[@nethercreature]

What size bolts do you use to secure the sander to your bench?

[@davethewoodworker1043]

I just used some screws with washers

[@rowandangerfield3432]

Hey mate, I'm looking at getting into ring making and need a sander for metal, reckon this will do the trick?

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Yeah it should work fine for that

[@bryanbree5915]

I’m a little weary on buying a Ryobi sander . I bought their bandsaw and it is a waste of money. The motor isn’t strong enough and the 1/8 “ blade can’t hold up to thicker wood.

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Well it's not made for commercial use, but it's been good in my shop. Now the bandsaw they make, is for hobby use.

[@crazyname1462]

Can this machine using for fabric shoes..

[@davethewoodworker1043]

I don't know

[@crazyname1462]

@@davethewoodworker1043 ohhh . Thanks bro

[@DavidEricPrates]

Great review! I'm sure you'll get great use out of it. :)

[@arunrai3792]

cost of machine and shop name

[@versatileduplicity9313]

How long is the belt ??

[@davethewoodworker1043]

It has a 36 inch belt

[@versatileduplicity9313]

Dave the Woodworker ok good. Cause I didn’t know if they meant it’s 36 inches from the top of the belt to the base when the belt is vertical or..

[@versatileduplicity9313]

Dave the Woodworker it just looks so small

[@DennisMathias]

Is that base cast iron or steel?

[@user-dx8nj7qj2g]

cast iron

[@robertwood8281]

I want to add, the drive belt stripped, not the sanding belt. Total Junk

[@robertwood8281]

The biggest piece of junk I have bought in a long time. It lasted me 20 minutes before it stripped the very cheaply made belt, the table was horrible. Has no power. I tried 4 different sanders (this being the absolute worst) I ended up with the Harbor Freight sander, Half the price and 10x the power.

[@davethewoodworker1043]

Robert Wood Sorry it didn't work for you, it has worked fine for me, for over a year. But I only use it on the weekends.

[@francineoneill2358]

My partner had the same problem with the drive belt. Cheap and nasty !

[@jamesmoore3346]

@@davethewoodworker1043 I bought the ryobi sander little over 3 years ago. Yeah, the belt gave up about 7-8 months into it. Found out that you need to properly set the belt when you unbox the unit, not a major issue for me. New belt was around the 6.00 range, arrived quick and i haven't had any issues since. I did make a 'do-nut' adapter for the vacumn port as all my sanding machines are on one bench and I have a single vacumn under the bench so which ever sander I use I can just 'plug' the vac hose into the sander and get the job done. I have 4 different bench mounted sanders on that bench and they get used quite regularly. I just beat stage 3 lung cancer but didn't beat the chemo and radiation. They wont let me work, kinda a forced retirement, it sucks. I have a 12X16 wood craft shop out back and I do believe it was not for being able to 'work' in my little shop I would be locked away in a nut house by now. You just can't work 45 years and stop all at once because of health, takes some getting used to.....lol

[@Hanschr1313]

@@jamesmoore3346 Hope you get better soon. If you sand be sure to wear a mask so those lungs don't get any worse.

[@jamesmoore3346]

@@Hanschr1313 Thank you for your response. I'm slowly improving, just takes time... Yeah, I do a good bit of sanding. I modified a small squirrel cage blower to make a dust collector. It works pertty good. Also use a pleated filter attached to a standard 20" box fan. I have talked myself into the 1hp dust collector from harbor freight and plan on converting it to a two stage, (the little blower I'm using is only 1/10th hp, not really powerful, I have to put the intake pertty close to the work, LOL.......

[@jakeflo4215]

You loosen it off course it will have play, what you need to improve is you common sense lol

[@nunyabiznes8818]

One word for you dave.........eninciate!!!!! What is wrong with people

[@danmateer7049]

Anyone can do an unbox and set up by following instructions. I want to know how effective and efficient the machine is . Not this. I can find this out by playing. There was no comparison or real demonstration. This was no genuine evaluation. If I was a Ryobi Rep I'd have cringed.The review misses the mark. Does this reviewer have any credentials to make him a sound reviewer? I think not. Don't get sucked in people.

[@2Dankkk]

Damn you sound like a complete clown.