http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/why-doesnt-ryobi-still-make-the-wood-drilling-system/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:45:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/why-doesnt-ryobi-still-make-the-wood-drilling-system/#comment-248807 John Lindbloom Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:42:25 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/why-doesnt-ryobi-still-make-the-wood-drilling-system/#comment-248807 Eric and guys, I have one in excellent shape, I haven't used it much in my basement workshop. Send me an email with an offer and I'll consider selling it. I live in Kansas City for pickup or could ship it UPS. I'm at JOHNL10351@aol.com John Eric and guys, I have one in excellent shape, I haven’t used it much in my basement workshop. Send me an email with an offer and I’ll consider selling it. I live in Kansas City for pickup or could ship it UPS. I’m at JOHNL10351@aol.com
John

]]> http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/why-doesnt-ryobi-still-make-the-wood-drilling-system/#comment-164863 Bill Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:08:16 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/why-doesnt-ryobi-still-make-the-wood-drilling-system/#comment-164863 Hello, For all of you drooling woodworkers LOL, I have a WDP1850. I purchased mine new from Tool Crib Last century(1999). It is still going strong but in stock form has a few short commings. 1.) The versa table, even though it was a excellent idea there is a lot of flex in the tabletop, believe it or not Ryobi did offer a Mortising set for this tool. 2.) The built in hold down tends to slip and not hold adjustment. 3.) The top crank to adjust the speed should have been made of metal instead of plastic, mine hasn't broke or given me a problem, but for what I paid new for this puppy they could've put a better handle on it. Now with my venting out of the way, The drill press is still an excellent tool. I've attempted to upgrade the table over the years to prevent flex but it still exists. I will be building a new table myself to prevent the flexing. The speeds change smoothly with the turn of a crank and can be adjusted anywhere between 500 rpm and 3000 rpm. I've considered selling it on a couple of occasions , but I could never find a replacement like it. If you want to know more contact me. Also, I haven't seen any other ones other than mine, it makes a great conversation piece when others see it. Bill Hello, For all of you drooling woodworkers LOL, I have a WDP1850. I purchased mine new from Tool Crib Last century(1999). It is still going strong but in stock form has a few short commings. 1.) The versa table, even though it was a excellent idea there is a lot of flex in the tabletop, believe it or not Ryobi did offer a Mortising set for this tool. 2.) The built in hold down tends to slip and not hold adjustment. 3.) The top crank to adjust the speed should have been made of metal instead of plastic, mine hasn’t broke or given me a problem, but for what I paid new for this puppy they could’ve put a better handle on it. Now with my venting out of the way, The drill press is still an excellent tool. I’ve attempted to upgrade the table over the years to prevent flex but it still exists. I will be building a new table myself to prevent the flexing. The speeds change smoothly with the turn of a crank and can be adjusted anywhere between 500 rpm and 3000 rpm. I’ve considered selling it on a couple of occasions , but I could never find a replacement like it. If you want to know more contact me. Also, I haven’t seen any other ones other than mine, it makes a great conversation piece when others see it. Bill

]]> http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/why-doesnt-ryobi-still-make-the-wood-drilling-system/#comment-107451 Eric Tue, 21 Aug 2007 02:39:23 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/why-doesnt-ryobi-still-make-the-wood-drilling-system/#comment-107451 ... I haven't had a single hit, I mean. … I haven’t had a single hit, I mean.

]]> http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/why-doesnt-ryobi-still-make-the-wood-drilling-system/#comment-107450 Eric Tue, 21 Aug 2007 02:38:40 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/why-doesnt-ryobi-still-make-the-wood-drilling-system/#comment-107450 I've had a standing search on eBay for three or four years now for one of these and I have had a single hit the entire time. I’ve had a standing search on eBay for three or four years now for one of these and I have had a single hit the entire time.

]]> http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/why-doesnt-ryobi-still-make-the-wood-drilling-system/#comment-70027 Kurt Schwind Wed, 30 May 2007 15:53:52 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/05/29/why-doesnt-ryobi-still-make-the-wood-drilling-system/#comment-70027 It does look like an interesting system. I'm wondering if they couldn't bring it down to a more reasonable $200ish price. Popular Mechinics didn't care for it too much: http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-18388406.html It does look like an interesting system. I’m wondering if they couldn’t bring it down to a more reasonable $200ish price. Popular Mechinics didn’t care for it too much: http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-18388406.html

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