Ryobi +one a good system for new homeowner?

[Suprman]

bought our first house, got some hand me down Ryobi +one ni-cad tools from the Father-in-law. old Blue/yellow coloring, but i've read they can use the new lithium ion "green" batteries.

Received this 1/2" drill: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005B7D5EU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

along with a Radio and Flashlight with 2 batteries.

Currently have a 19.2 Volt Craftsman 3/8" drill, and a 20V Black and Decker cordless weedeater that both work well for my needs (he also gifted us a gas trimmer and blower). But I would like to use one System for cordless tools to make it easier to swap batteries and such. Wondering if I should go with the Ryobi +one line of tools or start from scratch and go with another brand?

 

[JonnyMac]

I had a couple of bad experiences with ryobi so all i can say is stay away. I burnt out a small palm sander and a large belt sander after very little use. Appreciate that they were corded tools but they were still ryobi.
Makita is my tip... ive used my drill so hard with a spade but that the motor stunk and the battery almost welded itself to the drill but after it cooled down it carried on just fine... 7 years old and still going strong, cant seem to kill it!!!

 

[FigureItOut]

My brother maintained his aging house with that system and found it adequate. I'd say even most pro users would call it a good value for the price point. The breadth of tools available is impressive also and new Lithium batteries are far less costly than those of other brands. If your needs expand into cordless nailers, power caulk guns etc., that stuff is available and of reasonably good quality. Personally, I'm kinda looking pretty hard at the Ryobi garage door opener. Ryobi is a good choice for moderate DIY work. They've even publicly committed to backwards compatibility with their battery system, and I'm convinced they'll stick to that for the foreseeable future.

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[Suprman]

My brother maintained his aging house with that system and found it adequate. I'd say even most pro users would call it a good value for the price point. The breadth of tools available is impressive also and new Lithium batteries are far less costly than those of other brands. If your needs expand into cordless nailers, power caulk guns etc., that stuff is available and of reasonably good quality. Personally, I'm kinda looking pretty hard at the Ryobi garage door opener. Ryobi is a good choice for moderate DIY work. They've even publicly committed to backwards compatibility with their battery system, and I'm convinced they'll stick to that for the foreseeable future.

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yeah we were eyeing that garage door opener. pretty cool tech. and the backwards compatibility is pretty nice since we are starting off with 2 older batteries

 

[LB-1911]

bought our first house, got some hand me down Ryobi +one ni-cad tools from the Father-in-law. old Blue/yellow coloring, but i've read they can use the new lithium ion "green" batteries.

Received this 1/2" drill: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005B7D5EU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

along with a Radio and Flashlight with 2 batteries.

Currently have a 19.2 Volt Craftsman 3/8" drill, and a 20V Black and Decker cordless weedeater that both work well for my needs (he also gifted us a gas trimmer and blower). But I would like to use one System for cordless tools to make it easier to swap batteries and such. Wondering if I should go with the Ryobi +one line of tools or start from scratch and go with another brand?

The Ryobi One + is well received w/a few dissenters -

Two recent threads -
Ryobi One+
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=323961

Ryobi one 18v system
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=331269

In regards to compatibility - My understanding as well.
Any 18V ONE+ blue or green tool works with any 18V ONE+ battery
https://www.ryobitools.com/products/details/535


How is the driveway holding up?

 

[icthruu74]

I've got an old One+ blue set (drill, circular saw, recip saw, light) that I've had for about 10 years. Just basic homeowner use, but it's worked well for me. It's been through 2 sets of nicads, and last year when the last set when bad I switched to lithiums. I love how they have maintained the same battery design so they are all compatible.

 

[awdblazer]

i have got the 1/4 impact and 1/2 drill and the 6 1/2 circular saw
impact hits pretty hard
circular saw, the factory blade is the shits, but get a quality one and its awesome

 

[skidozer670]

I have 2 sets one I bought in 2002 the old blue ones, drill, sawzall, circular saw and the impact driver. They have been great I use them for small jobs weekly and have never let me down for the money. I have built 2 sheds with them, assembled a pool, built a deck.
I replaced all the batteries many times and now use the lithium's and converting to them was like getting all new tools. I use the impact every weekend for mechanic work its 10 years old and still going. Yes I would like to own the shinny red or yellow brand but $179 compared to $800 or more is not in the budget for my use.

 

[saewoody]

My dad got me a ride e piece combo unit for Christmas about 15 years ago when I was living in a college apartment. It was great. Still have the two original saws (circular and reciprocating). I had to replace the drill about 6-7 years ago. Have added the impact and the blower/inflator just a couple years ago. It has always met my needs as a homeowner, but I have also done a lot of summer side-work with the system. (I'm a teacher). It has held up. The lithium batteries are head and shoulders above the old ni-cad. I also just bought the 40V line trimmer several weeks ago. So far it's been great


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[velillen01]

I have a bunch of Ryobi stuff and like them. Works great for basic homeowner projects and light duty stuff. Ive got the 1/4" impact, 1/2" impact, drill, and circular saw. The circular saw is a bit under powered but for cutting 2x4's and stuff is does ok. When I need more power or don't want to deal with batteries I have corded tools/air tools. The 1/2" impact takes lug nuts off just fine (torqued to 100ft-lbs) while the 1/4" driver works great for screws.

I will say though, the circular saw drains batteries fast. So definitely have 2 or 3 of the big 4.0 ones if you plan to do a lot of cutting.

 

[nh_yota]

My only Ryobi cordless tool is a string trimmer that I've had for 3-4 years and I've had a good experience with it. Most of my cordless tools are Hitachi but I've had a few corded Ryobi tools such as a drill and a sander. I think Ryobi tools are great for their price point and the average homeowner.

Some people like to bash on Ryobi just as they would with Habor Freight vs. Snap-On but at the end of the day it really comes down to cost vs. benefit. Most people will never see the long term benefit of buying more expensive cordless tools because the batteries will die and the tools will become obsolete before the tool wears out. This is where Ryobi has the edge - their batteries are backward compatible so you know that the tools you buy now will not be obsolete battery-wise down the road.

 

[redmondjp]

Another upvote for Ryobi - I have been using them for the last 15 years, and they work great for my needs.

Absolutely, definitely spring for the full-sized Lithium-ion battery - the P105 is the 'stripper' model, and the P108 is the top-end model with the built-in 4-bar charge level indicator.

Home Despot currently offers the two-pack of the P108s (P122 is the model number for the 2-pack) for $99, which bar none, is the best LI-Ion battery bang-for-the-buck that you are going to find anywhere.

I am extremely happy with these batteries. I 'lost' one up in my attic connected to an impact driver, working on attic fan which I didn't reinstall until a year later, when I found it - it still had 2-bars on the charge indicator! Even after sitting in the hot attic for several months.

The half-height lithium batteries are fine for low-current uses like drills and the impact. But for any of the tools that really **** the juice - vacuum, circular saw, sawzall, etc - you absolutely need the full-size batteries.

The only downside to lithium batteries (as compared to Ni-Cd) is that they don't like really cold temperatures.

 

[fourjeepin]

I am heavily invested in the Ridgid line, but just bought a Ryobi hedge trimmer. Love the trimmer, but plan to build an adapter to run the Ryobi off my Ridgid batteries. This way I only have one type of batteries and chargers which can be used in all tools.

 

[4x4_G30_Sportvan]

Yep, they are pretty good, my mom has them.

I personally started w/ the Cman 19.2V system, and have almost all o fthem.

The little 12" chainsaw really does work well on smaller limbs, and is great for quick jobs.

 

[FigureItOut]

Yep, they are pretty good, my mom has them.

Now that is not an endorsement you hear very often, kinda funny.


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[AG Camaro]

I like the Ryobi. Purchased my first set about 13 years ago and they are still going strong. Have replaced the batteries, but other than that they still work fine. I have worked the drill and recip saw. They don't look pretty, but they work. For the average DIY home use guy they are a great value.

 

[maxpower_hd]

I have a bunch of Ryobi stuff too. I did upgrade to the LiIon batteries and chargers. I have two. One at work and one at home. I use the impact driver regularly and have had no issues. The only issue I had was the light sucked and the Sawzall quick release never seems to hold a blade except when you want to remove it. The circular saw, drills and driver I've had no issues with at all.

 

[jimmyfloyd]

I also have been using the Ryobi 18V sets since I entered Homeownership 10 years ago. I have yet to have a problem with them. I use them all the time, and abuse them somewhat and they all seem to be working well.

I tend to watch HD sales. Usually, around this time you can find the 2 pack of the Large Lithium 18V+ batteries left over from christmas/BF on sale for $70-80. Well worth it if you need batteries, Or picking up a Drill/Driver combo with 2 batteries when they go on sale.

 

[stang2007]

based on the market today if i was buying new tools for my DIY use it would be Ryobi.

I bought into the craftsmen nextec line when it came out and its been awsome... but now im stuck with tools that i cannot replace(my fav is the right angle impact driver) gotta buy some battery's before sears goes under.

 

[mrjaw14]

I have several brands of power tools, Ryobi being one of them. The tools themselves are ok, not stellar, but ok. But they are cheap. So for a typical homeowner that leaves more in the bank. I will say the NiCad batteries **** out loud. The Li Ion, don't get the cheap P102 batteries unless they come in a kit. The big 4Ah Li Ion batteries are awesome, P108 I think they are. With that battery the tools are quite serviceable, although certainly not to Dewalt or Rigid grade tools. FWIW, I have rigid tools and I grab the Ryobi most of the time because it's lighter due to being plastic where my Rigid are an alloy.

 

[jd_1138]

For a homeowner, Ryobis are fine. Or if you want something a little nicer, perhaps go for Porter-Cable. PC or Ridgid is not much more than Ryobi.

I have DeWalt cordless stuff and corded Makita (circular saw, reciprocating saw) -- kinda overkill for a homeowner who occasionally helps out my pro friend. I could probably get by with PC, Ryobi, Ridgid, but I didn't mind paying $200 or so more for DeWalt/Makita.

Unless you really need the cordless stuff, I'd recommend corded saws because they're more powerful and less pricey. I bought a mint corded Makita sawzall for $40 off CL. The guy bought it to remove an old deck and never needed it again so he slapped it on CL. It came with a nice Makita case, owner's manual. Thing's a beast.

 

[Chevy-SS]

I have the old 18v Ryobi stuff and the tools all still works. The NiCad batteries were all **** though and I had to recycle them.

A few years ago I bought a 6-piece set of the 'new' 18v tools with Li-Ion batteries and these tools have been terrific. No complaints at all. The batteries hold a charge well, and the big extra-capacity batteries (not the ones that come with tool) last a long time.

The kit came with a 'bonus' 1/2" impact wrench that I thought would be a waste of shelf space, but this battery-powered impact wrench takes the lug nuts off everything. I'm amazed.............

Since then, I have bought a 18v Ryobi finish nailer, and I've been VERY satisfied with that tool too.

 

[jd_1138]

The kit came with a 'bonus' 1/2" impact wrench that I thought would be a waste of shelf space, but this battery-powered impact wrench takes the lug nuts off everything. I'm amazed.............

I forgot to mention in my above post that the 1/4" impact driver is an absolute must have for the OP. It will drive even huge fasteners and lag screws.

If you have the 1/2" impact wrench, you surely also must have the 1/4" impact driver? Though I guess you could use the impact wrench for such duties even though it's bulky.

My BIL does a lot of stuff around their house but was only using a regular drill. I told him an impact driver would make his life easier, and he had never used one -- had no idea. I loaned him my Ryobi 1/4 impact driver and he fell in love with the power. ha ha.

 

[dodge610]

All my ryobi one tools have a new home and still got room to expand if needed.


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[bmwpowere36m3]

One system including outdoor equipment (trimmer, blower, etc..)?

I don't have a recommendation for that, since I stick to gas for trimmer, blower, saw, etc... but I'm impressed with the Makita LXT 18V system for hand tools (impact, drill/driver, circular saw, osc multi-tool). Probably in part because that's what my dad used and has served him many, many years (and built a couple homes). The old corded Makita tools are beasts (hammer drill, sawzall, circular saw).

When you go to the higher-end, the big guys all make good stuff (Milkwakee, Makita, Bosch, Dewalt, etc...)

In addition a lot of the newer lithium-ion and brush-less "tech" is way ahead of the old Ni-Cad stuff. I still remember our old Makita 9V pistol-grip drill/driver... it "worked" for smaller screws. The new 18V impacts! Can sink 3+ in or lags no problem...

 

[dodge610]

I am pretty impressed with the ryobi one system. I have that system and the craftsman c3 system. If I understand it correctly they are both made at the same factory. I am in the process of putting a new deck and privacy fence at my house these ryobi one tools have been a lifesaver so far.

 

[mrjaw14]

I'm considering getting the 18v weed eater just for light touch-up work between real weed eating. Anyone use it that can tell how it performs?

 

[dodge610]

I'm considering getting the 18v weed eater just for light touch-up work between real weed eating. Anyone use it that can tell how it performs?

NEVER RAN ONE BUT CAN TELL YOU i HAVE SEEN AT LEAST 1/2 DOZEN BEING RETURNED TO MY LOCAL HD. DONT KNOW WHAT WAS UP WITH THEM.