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I found a Ryobi 16-32 drum sander for sale a few hours away.
It's a 16-32 but I cannot find any info about it on the web.
Even the Ryobi site doesn't list it as a product. I found it as well on
Amazon with limited description, no reviews, and marked unavailable.

Thanks for any help regarding this tool,
Chris

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Christopher C. Cordle
North Muskegon, MI

http://www.yardsaleunderwear.com
http://www.facebook.com/christopher.cordle

I have the Ryobi drum sander. It's a used one I purchased from a fellow OLFer (he gave me a great deal).
As for drum sanders in general, I have to say it is the handiest tool in my shop and I can't believe how I got along without it prior. Wagners, drill press sanders and all the other solutions pale in comparison (no offense all you Wagnerites ). You won't regret getting a drum sander!
As for the Ryobi, I don't have any problems with it. It's my first drum sander so have little to compare it to. There is a tendency for the drum unit to shimmy a little when taking off a lot of material. I solve this problem by pressing my body against the open end of the drum unit in order to stabilize it. The previous owner had just purchased a serious drum sander (a General I think, dual drums, a true workhorse).
The previous owner had also replaced the belt drive unit. It apparently had burnt out. Since the unit has been discontinued, it might be difficult finding parts for it.
Good Luck!ATaylor39081.4961226852

I have the 16-32 from Ryobi.... works perfectly!!

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Peter M.
Cornerstone Guitars
http://www.cornerstoneukes.com

Thanks for the info Alan and Peter.
I found a good deal on one but am a little hesitant as I too question about
the availability of parts should the need arise.
And what about paper, does it use the same as other makes and therefore
readily available?

Thanks again,
Chris

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Christopher C. Cordle
North Muskegon, MI

http://www.yardsaleunderwear.com
http://www.facebook.com/christopher.cordle

Alan, the one from General, is it in the range of $1500-$1600 ? must be nice to own one of these, i think they have one like that here at Busy Bee Tools, nice machine indeed!

Chris, I use the same paper as the Jet/Performax. Fits perfectly.

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Peter M.
Cornerstone Guitars
http://www.cornerstoneukes.com

Chris
I bought my Ryobi 16/32 10 years ago.
still works fine for me. It won't hog off material
without shaking but for the mild sanding we do
with thin woods, Im happy with it.
I buy 3" wide rolls of sand paper and cut my own.

Tom

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http://www.moriciguitar.com

[QUOTE=Serge Poirier] Alan, the one from General, is it in the range of $1500-$1600 ? must be nice to own one of these, i think they have one like that here at Busy Bee Tools, nice machine indeed![/QUOTE]

I think that's the one. It's a nice machine although for my hobbiest self, this Ryobi is a slice of heaven.

I have the Ryobi as well and think it is a good unit. I purchased mine as new old stock a couple of years ago and have never had to look for replacement parts, which as noted above could be an issue someday. It will use the 16-32 Performax paper.       

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Don Atwood
Arlington, VA