Ryobi buffers= junk??
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Racer
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From: Woodstock GA
Ryobi buffers= junk??
I got a 10" orbital Ryobi buffer as a gift last year. Used it once on my old vette, put it away for a year, and then used it last night for some polishing on my '77. Well, after about an hour of use I noticed the strong smell of melting plastic, and saw smoke pouring out of it. I yanked the plug cause I expected that the dang thing was going to start a fire.
Anyone else have any problems with Ryobi buffers? I know they aren't exactly top of the line (cough cough) but geeez, this is pretty sad. Ryobi told me to take it to the nearest service center for repair- the 1 of 5 locations in this state is an hour away, and I'd have to take off work in order to get it there. Right....
Anyone else have any problems with Ryobi buffers? I know they aren't exactly top of the line (cough cough) but geeez, this is pretty sad. Ryobi told me to take it to the nearest service center for repair- the 1 of 5 locations in this state is an hour away, and I'd have to take off work in order to get it there. Right....
Le Mans Master
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From: Coming home from Luckenbach Texas
Re: Ryobi buffers= junk?? (Captain_Kaboom)
Let's just say that while Ryobi buffers may not be "professional-grade," they're a LOT better than the ones you can pick up at Harbor Frieght for 20 bucks or less...
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From: Olympia WA
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Re: Ryobi buffers= junk?? (Captain_Kaboom)
While I don't have a Ryobi buffer, I do have a selection of Ryobi power tools such as a reciprocating saw, circular saw, 9.6v and 12v cordless drills. I think they are excellent tools for the money and I have had no problems with any of mine. They are not in the same class as Milwaukee, Dewalt or Makita, but you can buy 3 of them for any one of the above. I do have a Makita 12v cordless drill and a Makita 4" grinder and they are great. I plan on buying a 18v Ryobi cordless drill here pretty soon.
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From: Often Imitated Never Copied
Re: Ryobi buffers= junk?? (Captain_Kaboom)
I do not own a Ryobi Buffer but I do own a Ryobi 6-Pack 18.0v Professional
Cordless work center (Reciprocating saw, hand circular saw, roto tool, Compound
Mitre Saw, 1/2 2 Speed Drill and a cordless Xeon Light)
And I disagree with the comparison to Dewalt and other brands. I compared
the Ryobi 18.0v drill to the Dewalt,Makita,Bosch,Miluakee,Black&Decke r Drills
and the Ryobi felt much better constructed.
It's hit or miss each company makes some great tools. I have friends who have
had nothing but problems with DeWalt, and others that swear by them.. Go
Fig!
Where was this buffer stored? If it's in a damp garage the environment would
be the cause for failure not the tool. Rust and corrosion could have damaged
the bearings or the armature. Or for all I know it could be that thier buffers
are junk.
If you want to see some really bad buffers check out Wen :)
Cordless work center (Reciprocating saw, hand circular saw, roto tool, Compound
Mitre Saw, 1/2 2 Speed Drill and a cordless Xeon Light)
And I disagree with the comparison to Dewalt and other brands. I compared
the Ryobi 18.0v drill to the Dewalt,Makita,Bosch,Miluakee,Black&Decke r Drills
and the Ryobi felt much better constructed.
It's hit or miss each company makes some great tools. I have friends who have
had nothing but problems with DeWalt, and others that swear by them.. Go
Fig!
Where was this buffer stored? If it's in a damp garage the environment would
be the cause for failure not the tool. Rust and corrosion could have damaged
the bearings or the armature. Or for all I know it could be that thier buffers
are junk.
If you want to see some really bad buffers check out Wen :)
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: San Francisco, CA
Re: Ryobi buffers= junk?? (pws69)
For what its worth, I have a few Ryobi tools, sander, cordless drill, sawzall and all seem pretty good. Never had aproblem. I don't use them professionally but for the do-it yourself type of work they are fine.
