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Ryobi 15A 12-1/2" Corded Thickness Planer (Factory Blemished)

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Direct Tools Factory Outlet has Ryobi 15 Amp 12-1/2" Corded Thickness Planer (Factory Blemished, AP1305) on sale for $179.99. Shipping is free. when you apply promo code JANFREESHIP at checkout.

Thanks to community member Atomicxe for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • 1/20 in. depth of cut control for precision planing.
  • 15 amp motor for smoother cuts.
  • 4-column frame reduces snipe and improves uniformity.
  • Extra-long infeed and outfeed tables provide over 31 in. of material support.
  • Includes:
    • 1x AP1305 12-1/2" Thickness Planer
    • 1x Planer Knives
    • Knife Removal Tool
    • Hex Key
    • Dust Hood
    • Operator's Manual
Includes 3-Year Ryobi manufacturer limited warranty.

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Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This deal is $120 off (40% savings) the listed retail price of $299.99.
  • About this store:
    • Click here to view the Direct Tools Factory Outlet return policy.

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Written by Atomicxe
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Direct Tools Factory Outlet has Ryobi 15 Amp 12-1/2" Corded Thickness Planer (Factory Blemished, AP1305) on sale for $179.99. Shipping is free. when you apply promo code JANFREESHIP at checkout.

Thanks to community member Atomicxe for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • 1/20 in. depth of cut control for precision planing.
  • 15 amp motor for smoother cuts.
  • 4-column frame reduces snipe and improves uniformity.
  • Extra-long infeed and outfeed tables provide over 31 in. of material support.
  • Includes:
    • 1x AP1305 12-1/2" Thickness Planer
    • 1x Planer Knives
    • Knife Removal Tool
    • Hex Key
    • Dust Hood
    • Operator's Manual
Includes 3-Year Ryobi manufacturer limited warranty.

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This deal is $120 off (40% savings) the listed retail price of $299.99.
  • About this store:
    • Click here to view the Direct Tools Factory Outlet return policy.

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Written by Atomicxe

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Make more passes with a shallower cut and shouldn't be a problem.
It's DIY grade I wouldn't buy this for everyday use. At $180 for a DIYer it's a great deal especially if you've been holding off due to the $300+ average price tag for a planer.
Belt sender might be another option since if you hit any nail heads or screws with planer the blades are toast. Maybe even rental of floor sander from HD would be an option as long as right grit is used.
They offer special paint/coating which if applied on top keeps splinters either covered or from making new ones but for longest maintenance free option new capped composite deck boards with hidden side fasteners are the best looking and longest lasting solution although sadly not the cheap one.

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Jan 28, 2023
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ShrewdSummer439
Jan 28, 2023
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Anyone have experience with this? How does it compare to a wen or ridgid?
Jan 29, 2023
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azad814
Jan 29, 2023
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Similar to the ridged but with two blade instead of three. I bought this one for light diy
Jan 29, 2023
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contaction
Jan 29, 2023
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Pretty great price
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I was really tempted to get this, but after reading reviews I'm not sure this is is good for hardwood and likely a frustrating experience with gears breaking. If anyone has experience this please share.
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azad814
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Quote from Jwilson1022 :
I was really tempted to get this, but after reading reviews I'm not sure this is is good for hardwood and likely a frustrating experience with gears breaking. If anyone has experience this please share.
Make more passes with a shallower cut and shouldn't be a problem.
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Atomicxe
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Quote from Jwilson1022 :
I was really tempted to get this, but after reading reviews I'm not sure this is is good for hardwood and likely a frustrating experience with gears breaking. If anyone has experience this please share.
It's DIY grade I wouldn't buy this for everyday use. At $180 for a DIYer it's a great deal especially if you've been holding off due to the $300+ average price tag for a planer.
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SkateJerrySkate
Jan 29, 2023
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Yea, this is an easy buy for me. Thanks OP.

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Had previous model . You get what you paid for -very difficult to adjust. Rolling mechanism works very poorly. Wasted money
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Mr.Remarkable
Jan 29, 2023
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I was pretty tempted by this, but the reviews are less than stellar. Decided to buy a $55 electric hand planer instead.
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BradS3163
Jan 29, 2023
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I have a single deck job of 2,100 sqft and need to plane one side I'd the boards to minimize splinters in kids feet. Is this a good fit for the job? Not doing any planing afterwards that I can't do with my handplaner.
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kjggx6
Jan 29, 2023
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It sucks to pay more, but buy the Dewalt.... it occasionally goes on sale for $400. I got thr x35 or whatever the nice one is for $370 a few years ago. Not sure they'd drop it that low now tho
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space_mtn
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Quote from BradS3163 :
I have a single deck job of 2,100 sqft and need to plane one side I'd the boards to minimize splinters in kids feet. Is this a good fit for the job? Not doing any planing afterwards that I can't do with my handplaner.
What wood species?
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Quote from kjggx6 :
It sucks to pay more, but buy the Dewalt.... it occasionally goes on sale for $400. I got thr x35 or whatever the nice one is for $370 a few years ago. Not sure they'd drop it that low now tho
Agreed, but the DeWalt. Sell it afterwards if you have no need. The amount of plastic on this machine is problematic. Making multiple passes isn't the cure for everything. For lunchbox planers you want a lot of cast iron and solid rollers that stay in plane, that's the point. The DeWalt blades are also double sided so a money saver
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AlexS2465
Jan 29, 2023
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Quote from BradS3163 :
I have a single deck job of 2,100 sqft and need to plane one side I'd the boards to minimize splinters in kids feet. Is this a good fit for the job? Not doing any planing afterwards that I can't do with my handplaner.
Belt sender might be another option since if you hit any nail heads or screws with planer the blades are toast. Maybe even rental of floor sander from HD would be an option as long as right grit is used.
They offer special paint/coating which if applied on top keeps splinters either covered or from making new ones but for longest maintenance free option new capped composite deck boards with hidden side fasteners are the best looking and longest lasting solution although sadly not the cheap one.
Last edited by AlexS2465 January 29, 2023 at 07:21 AM.

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Jan 29, 2023
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JoshT1444
Jan 29, 2023
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I would guess this might be similar to the biscuit joiner. The blade in the joiner is straight garbage. Replaced it with a Cmt blade and it works perfect. I bet replacing the blades right out of the gate in this will yield solid performance.

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