Ryobi’s model 21914 benchtop drill press features a crosshair laser to point out where the bit meets the board. It also includes a scale ring on the pull-down arm shaft, and a depth-set mechanism in the form of a large winglike handle that turns and locks in smoothly. This makes it especially easy to zero the bit out on the workpiece surface and set the drilling depths precisely. It includes variable speed that lets you change speed effortlessly by turning an arm while the motor is running. The Ryobi also comes with a work light.
Regardless of the board’s grain, this jointer produced excellent results. Its fence was totally flat, worked smoothly, and locked well, staying in place even after jointing multiple edges. Getting the fence to 90° was very easy, but the 90° stop was a little tricky to set and the fence did not go back to square when using it. For those who would use it, there is also a digital depth-of-cut scale.
At high speed, the planer works fast and leaves a smooth surface. But the slower, finish speed produces an almost glass-smooth surface. Knife changes are easy.
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