Can any of you experts describe (or show with photo) how to set Ryobi AP-125 planer knives? I assume the aluminum pieces shown on photo are setting jigs. Are they used together? Separately? They came with AP-125 I bought off Craig's List. Thanks in advanced. Is anyone willing to provide copy of manual for AP-125 or AH-125? As you know, there is very little info on this machine out there.

Jonathan

 

I recently inheretid one of these from my father in law. Looks to be in excellent shape. Super clean. I have no idea how to operate or test it. Just wondering what I can sell it for.

 

Hey Shaun - I have a Ryobi AP-125 which I believe is basically the AH-115 without the jointer. Anyway, you mentioned that you have gotten pretty good at finding parts for these machines. I got this planer for a song ($0) about 7 years ago and it has worked very well for me. I am considering dropping the bucks to have a helical cutterhead made for it. The straight knives are in pretty good shape, but having them resharpened is my only option and since I cannot find another set, I am down and out every time I have them done. Before I take the plunge, I wanted to make sure that I could get my hands on the consumable parts for this machine. I have found a source for the motor brushes, but I cannot find a replacement V-belt. Do you have any information on where I might find a belt? Thanks.

Jay

 

@jaydgo5.

Is this the belt you need?

https://shop.polybelt.com/searchquick-submit.sc?keywords=ap125

@mlkary posted above.

Can you please post your brushes source?

Thanks

 

Yes Brian that is the belt. I saw the post right after I asked the question. Got one on order and it is due here on Tue, Thanks. Here is the link for the brushes. There is a $20 min and I dont need $20 worth of brushes so I have not ordered any yet. Hey I see that you have a pdf of the parts list for this machine. Mind sharing?

https://store.eurtonelectric.com/ryobibrush02-069.aspx

 

Thank you, I am looking for jig that Jonathan @jubs above posted, or al least the accurate measurements of the jig so I can make one. So far blades have been fine.

 

I finally converted the .pdf of a faxed parts list. Sorry for quality but…

If anyone can share details on the blade knife setting jig, it would be great!

 

I tried printing the copies of the ryobi 115 planner and got a "no joy " result. is there a place/location on this site that has a downloadable PDF of the owners manual ? or Is it possible for rs30 to make and mail a copy to me ? I'd be glad to reimburse you for your time and postage !
Thanks!

Jon Rutka
38 County Road

Deerfield, Mass….01342
413-774-2470

 

Hi I JUST RECIVED ONE OF THESE AH115 RYOBI PLANER JOINER DOSE ANYONE HAVE THE OWNERS MANUAL THE COULD SEND ME . NEEDS NEW BLADES . AND IT LOOKS LIKE THE CHAIND IS STRECHED TOO. IF IT COULD BE SENT TO ME IN A PDF THAT WOULD BE NICE . DAVE , AVIKING1@AOL.COM

 

@dave2504 and @win38mag, I am also looking for better copies of the manual and parts list as well as either a setting gauge or pictures and accurate measurements so I can make my own. So far what you see on this thread is all I have found. I don't think Lumberjocks supports uploading.pdf files. Please let me know what you find.

 

I saw a block of wood with a depth gauge that sat on either side of the jointer . It was cut in a u shape to span over the opening of the blades. Looks like it should work but would take some time fussing with it . Would probably work of you turned the planer upside down and did the same thing . Do you know about the Makita 2030 they say that is the same machine as ours . Jus aquired mine . Good luck we 'll keep looking . Dave

 

Dave, I did not know about Makita 2030 and googled. Replacementparts.com lists it, unfortunately with many parts not available but looking at parts image I suspect it is indeed the same machine. So far my blades are OK, have seen pictures of the gauge and figured if/when I needed to sharpen (have a spare set of blades too) I would try to machine a gauge. Hope someone reads this and would accurately mic the dimensions and post for us

 

Makita 2030 only requires two hardwood blocks to set the knives - both for the planer and jointer. About the easiest to set knives on the planet. Put them in place proud, push down with the blocks, tighten bolts and you are done.

Cheers,
Brad

PS: While the Ryobi AH115 is similar in design to the Makita 2030 and Hitachi F1000A, I do not believe they are the same machines or can interchange parts. Would be great if someone could verify one way or the other though!

 

Brad, thank you. Based on your notes on setting blades on the Makita, they are different. Image looks similar.

The Ryobi uses a separate carrier and blade must be positioned correctly onto carrier which is then installed into planner. I have just the planer model without the jointer attachment.

PS site I visited was https://www.ereplacementparts.com/makita-2030-type-1234-planerjointer-parts-c-97_156_24247.html

 

Does anyone know what these are worth? My mother in law has one in her basement that was her husbands before he passed. It looks like it's in great condition, but I'm unfamiliar with how it works.

 

Rs3o . Can you email me a full c0py of the manual you have for the ryobi ah115 . Would be great to look at . Dave aviking1@aol.com or mail them to Dave Lentine 1394 East Victor Rd Victor NY 14564 . I'll gladly compensate you thanks Dave.

Got mine as a trade . If they are in working order worth a few 100 I would bet

 

For those that are interested, I just had a Shelix cutter head made for this machine. Works great. Byrd has the tooling for it now.

 

Jaydgo5
Where did you have it made ,and about what did it cost . Really need jointer blades too.
Thanks Dave

 

Dave, google Byrd Tools and Shelix. You'll find the site where you CN buy.

 

rs3o and all,
i just inherited an ah-115 b ut without the owners manual. I am not able to read the images that rs3o has posted here. does anyone know how to get a higher resolution version of the owners manual? Thanks! Dave

 

rs3o and all,
i just inherited an ah-115 b ut without the owners manual. I am not able to read the images that rs3o has posted here. does anyone know how to get a higher resolution version of the owners manual? Thanks! Dave

- davetrouble

I have a pdf for the AP-125, this site won't accept pdf posts. Send me your email to 1brian(at)charter.net and I will forward

 

Brian-

Would you be willing to send me the PDF?

I have a pdf for the AP-125, this site won't accept pdf posts. Send me your email to 1brian(at)charter.net and I will forward

- Brian Ellis
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Of course, send email

 

Hi could you send me the pdf file also . Thanks Dave
Aviking1@aol.com

 

I was just given a Ryobi AH 115 planer/jointer, complete w/ spare blades for both tools. The jointer works well, but the planer feed rolls don't turn. The drive chains are intact & not noticeably slack. The high/low speed control seems to be stuck in the low position; the control rod doesn't move at all. Any ideas on how to proceed w/ this? Kevin