The Ryobi Tool Appreciation/Review Permathread!

[pauls_workshop]

PAUL SO FAR IMPRESSED WITH IT WHEN I AM DOING A CARB ON THE WORKBENCH AND YOU NEED THAT LITTLE BIT OF EXTRA LIGHT TO SEE IT IS FANTASTIC. i WAS AT hd LAST NIGHT TO GET SALT FOR THE SOFTNER AND SAW THEM HAD TO GET IT AND TRY IT OUT.

The rotating arm feature looks pretty handy. Yeah, for toolbench kind of work, this might be ideal vs. not having a light quite where you really want it to be. - Paul

 

[pauls_workshop]

Tim, thanks for the reviews. First I've seen on either of those tools! - Paul

 

[SCscoutguy]

Another line of tools that I have found that are the same as the Ryobi are the Black Max brand power tools. We have a discount tool outlet store not far from me that is called "Direct Tools" and they normally have a good amount of them in stock. I have never bought one of the actual tools but the other day they had the lithium ion batteries on a 50% off sale so they were $5 each. The guy in the store said they were identical to the Ryobi with the only different being that the tab on the shaft of the battery was moved over like 1cm different from the Ryobi and all you had to do was to take a dremel or even a pocket knife and remove it. I bought $20 worth of batteries and he was right they work just fine in Ryobi tools and I can't tell any difference between them and my Ryobi lithium ion batteries.
https://www.directtoolsoutlet.com/
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-max-1...441365?hash=item2829d3d915:g:btoAAOSw5ClXw1SZ

 

[dodge610]

The ELL1002 airgrip compact laser level from what i can tell great little laser level. Works out very well for hanging shelves and pictures. Also should come in handy for painting racing stripes on the garage wall this summer ad have them come out straight. Just happened to see these at HD while I was there. So for $20.00 and some change it was a no brainer.

 

[dodge610]

Here is a pic of the little laser level. [emoji41]


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[dodge610]

So all you have to do is grind the tab off and you are good to go ?


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[SCscoutguy]

So all you have to do is grind the tab off and you are good to go ?


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Yep they work just fine once you grind off the tab.

 

[dodge610]

The Ryobi in vehicle charger what a great little charger for when you are out away from any electric and you have your tool battery go dead. Just pop the battery in the in vehicle charger and give it a quick charge to keep that tool right on going. [emoji41]


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[toyville]

https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Cordless-18V-1-5ah-4AH-Drill_60564513603.html

Who will be the first to order some?

 

[pauls_workshop]

Another line of tools that I have found that are the same as the Ryobi are the Black Max brand power tools. We have a discount tool outlet store not far from me that is called "Direct Tools" and they normally have a good amount of them in stock. I have never bought one of the actual tools but the other day they had the lithium ion batteries on a 50% off sale so they were $5 each. The guy in the store said they were identical to the Ryobi with the only different being that the tab on the shaft of the battery was moved over like 1cm different from the Ryobi and all you had to do was to take a dremel or even a pocket knife and remove it. I bought $20 worth of batteries and he was right they work just fine in Ryobi tools and I can't tell any difference between them and my Ryobi lithium ion batteries.
https://www.directtoolsoutlet.com/
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-max-1...441365?hash=item2829d3d915:g:btoAAOSw5ClXw1SZ

This is great to know! Thanks! - Paul

 

[dodge610]

A little more Ryobi goodness the intellport charger and battery were free with a promo that is going on at HD.Not happy with the blue Ryobi sander ordered green picked it up got home to see they gave me old stock. Can't wait to try the hammer drill.


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[cajunfirehawk]

I got this Ryobi 40 volt blower on a black friday weekend deal for $99, just to test out and planned to take it back, but I still own it and plan to keep it, it works that good. I also have two gas handheld blowers; old redmax and a new husqvarna, yes those blow a lil better but not by much when you factor in the ease of use for this cordless. Really like the charger too, YMMV
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-15...Ion-Cordless-Jet-Fan-Blower-RY40411/204589655

 

[fivespdcat]

If you're going to get the hammer drill, i think the better deal is the kit. $99 for the hammer, 2 compact one+ and a fast charger. Your friend has shared a link to a Home Depot product they think you would be interested in seeing.

ONE+ 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Hammer Drill Kit

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-ONE-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Hammer-Drill-Kit-P1812/205754060.

 

[dodge610]

If you're going to get the hammer drill, i think the better deal is the kit. $99 for the hammer, 2 compact one+ and a fast charger. Your friend has shared a link to a Home Depot product they think you would be interested in seeing.

ONE+ 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Hammer Drill Kit

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-ONE-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Hammer-Drill-Kit-P1812/205754060.

I think i might take the bare tool hammer drill back and get this one. And sell both intelliport chargers i have. I have the 6 port charger so i do not need the chargers.

 

[LawnBoy-5247]

I will add more model numbers later but here is what I have currently. All 18v
Old style 2 speed blue drill
Old style blue radio
Old blue 6-1/2in circular saw
Old blue vacuum - mostly useless
Old blue reciprocating saw
P742 bluetooth radio
P720 floodlight- excellent
P261 3 speed impact wrench - excellent, very powerful
New style green impact driver with 3 led lights but only 1 speed
2 p108 4ah batteries
1 p102 battery

For what I do they are excellent tools and have never let me down. I do own A M12 fuel impact driver I use at work since it is compact but other than that I am all Ryobi.



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[barthchris]

Hello, first-time poster here.

I gotta admit, Ryobi makes some good tools. They used to be known as the bottom of the barrel 20+ yrs ago but they've really stepped up their game ever since the 18V line came out.

I'm an electrician, been so for 25+ yrs. About 12yrs ago I picked up an 18V drill/circular saw combo from HD, it was really cheap, probably a loss-leader deal. I really didn't need it since I had Milwaukee's entire 18V set but I figured I'd use the Ryobi at home. I started using it around the house and couldn't believe that it was basically functionally equivalent to Milwaukee. Next time I visited HD I bought the Ryobi impact driver and a few more NICADs batteries, went home and tried out the impact and the Ryobi's immediately were removed from my home and put on the service truck. The Milwaukee set slowly was replaced by Ryobi and I haven't looked back. I use and abuse them every day, other guys chuckle but I get the last laugh with the money I save.

Lately, my eyes have been straying from Ryobi because of all the brushless tools that have appeared. I know all about the power/advantages brushless motors can bring. I started using brushless motors when they first appeared 15yrs ago for High-performance RC aircraft, in that hobby the change to brushless was a huge step, in most cases, they beat gas/fuel motors by a large margin. I even have rewound many dozen motors with larger gauge wire for even a better power increase. Anyway, I was really getting impatient with Ryobi on the brushless front.

Finally, a few months ago I spotted the Ryobi 18V brushless hammer drill online. Only one HD had it in stock in the DC area I drove straight there and got it. It was a steal at $149 for the drill, P108 large capacity pack, and 30min charger. Holy Cra# , what a difference brushless makes! As soon as I got home I didn't even charge the battery, chucked up an 18"x7/8" ship auger and went to town on an oak tree I just cut down. I drilled five holes 18" deep without the drill or battery breaking a sweat. I've used it every day since and it works great, the torque is incredible! The chuck they put on the drill is good as well, not sure if it has carbide inserts but its all metal and grips well.

I'm looking forward to more brushless tools, hopefully, a brushless impact is next!

 

[greenepa76]

Thanks for the input on these. I just got a new 1/2" drive impact, the 16 gauge finish nailer, and fan. I'm usually spoiled by my Bosch stuff, but Ryobi has some niche items no one else has in cordless, so I will give the newer Ryobi stuff a shot.

Really liking the ROS in the cordless option, but no variable speed. Hopefully the ryobi line will release one just like the Ridgid model. I'm quite surprised by the ryobi stuff so far!

 

[dodge610]

I have converted most of my cordless platform over too the Ryobi. Use to be a craftsman c3 guy but not sure about the stability of that line or sears for that matter. I am very impressed with the ryobi line. I own my own small business and work outside the home so my tools see a good amount of use Ryobi has held up very well for me.

 

[mv213]

I finally scored one of these bad boys the other day at HD. Been looking for a couple of months, never in stock. Really good light and lots of it! You have to cycle the switch through High, Low, and Off. Would prefer a seperate switch for hi/lo, or a memory feature. Oh well.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-18-Volt-ONE-Dual-Power-LED-Spotlight-P717/300234858

 

[kctyphoon]

Never saw this before, but it showed up while I was looking for a small pump sprayer. Ryobi makes an 18v chemical sprayer for $80.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-ONE-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Chemical-Sprayer-P2810/206339956

 

[DonkeyFluffer]

Never saw this before, but it showed up while I was looking for a small pump sprayer. Ryobi makes an 18v chemical sprayer for $80.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-ONE-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Chemical-Sprayer-P2810/206339956

If I had to guess, I have 20 Ryobi 18V 1+ and 14 Milwaukee M12/18 tools. I like to say that I use the Ryobi for household, outdoor, and woodworking and the Milwaukee for automotive and metalworking, but the lines are getting blurred. Neither make has EVER let me down. The price of Ryobi cordless tools is so low you get somewhat suspicious, but then the tool corrects that feeling once you use it. The Ryobi 15ga Cordless Finish Nailer IS superior to the Milwaukee, but generally the opposite is true. Its just a matter of deciding how much perfection you really need vs. cost

I really feel like I've chosen the best two brands for me.

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[wait4me]

Never saw this before, but it showed up while I was looking for a small pump sprayer. Ryobi makes an 18v chemical sprayer for $80.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-ONE-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Chemical-Sprayer-P2810/206339956

Also tool only for $50.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-ON...ery-and-Charger-Not-Included-P2800B/206485323

 

[kckndrgn]

New here, and I have a bunch of the 18v Ryobi tools.
Impact driver
Drill
hedge trimmer
saws all
flash light
work light (LED)
Jig Saw
Skill Saw
4 1/2" angle grinder
radio
8 batteries
2 6 port chargers

Gotta say I have been satisfied with my tools. I started with the 18v nicad battery I now have only Lithium batteries.
My only complaint is the 6 port charger charges only one battery at a time.

My wife got me 2 of the high capacity batteries for my birthday, love them they really extend the run time.

I picked my skill saw up at a discount/open box store for $10.00. Emailed Ryobi and said it was missing the screw and washer that holds the blade on, they emailed replacements, no charge.

Haven't had a chance to read the whole thread, has anyone used the garage door opener that Ryobi makes? I'm interested in it since I have so many of the Ryobi tools

 

[timothylockhart]

Just picked up this kit

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-ON...r-Drill-and-Impact-Driver-Kit-P898N/300484775

waiting for it to get here because of shipping but the deal seemed killer, online only according to my HD

https://www.protoolreviews.com/tool...ess/ryobi-p213-one-hammer-drill-review/20917/

and

 

[59 wagon man]

thumbs up for the drain cleaner . I have used it on several tubs and sinks

 

[JoJoSnap]

Heres a rumor of update on ryobi adding new cordless in the familgia- 10 inch sliding miter saw with two batteries plugged in


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[Ign]

Heads up 40V lovers, HD presently has the "second gen" blower at $99 with a 3.0 battery and charger. I presently only have a bunch of 2.4A batteries so I grabbed one for the battery if nothing else - - even though I'm fully aware Ryobi is now offering 4.0 and 5.0 batteries for the 40V platform as well. Honestly in my chainsaw I've been fairly impressed with battery life of the 2.4's so a 3.0 can only be better. The box also says it has a "rapid charger" and I don't know if my present chargers are considered "rapid."

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-11...attery-and-Charger-Included-RY40430/300347267

The string trimmer kit is also $99. The link here says 2.6ah battery but I could have sworn the package I looked at in my store said 2.4
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-40...attery-and-Charger-Included-RY40220/204589659

I've talked about these trimmers extensively already in this thread (basically I think they're not that great, with too low of a head speed to be effective), but at $99 they do work and do seem relatively durable (vs my favorite previous gen which placed the motor down low at the head). It was funny to see these kits at $99 right next to the 18V kits at $149. I've not used the 18V unit - - maybe it's great and I just don't know it. I do wonder if with the upcoming release of 9.0's Ryobi will re-design their 18V string trimmer to be more like the Milwaukee (which is great IMO)

 

[Ign]

Also if anyone gets one of these 2nd gen 40V blowers I'm curious what it sounds like. Mine seems to work ok but it sounds kinda sickly almost like a bad bearing. I *think* it's normal but can't be sure. Would love feedback from anyone else.

 

[bondough]

I have several Ryobi tools and they have given me good service with the exception of one battery and Home Depot replaced it without question.

That said, I won't buy another cordless 3/8 drill from anybody until someone makes one with a keyed chuck. The company that does will be the one I'll switch to for my cordless needs.

 

[mv213]

I have several Ryobi tools and they have given me good service with the exception of one battery and Home Depot replaced it without question.

That said, I won't buy another cordless 3/8 drill from anybody until someone makes one with a keyed chuck. The company that does will be the one I'll switch to for my cordless needs.

I seriously doubt that anybody is going to come out with one. But there is nothing to stop you from replacing the chuck on a cordless drill with one of your choosing. The keyless chuck on my first Ryobi cordless went bad (could not loosen or tighten it) and I replaced it with a Jacobs two-ring keyless that works great. You could choose a keyed chuck if you wanted to.

 

[archirelic]

I have several Ryobi tools and they have given me good service with the exception of one battery and Home Depot replaced it without question.

That said, I won't buy another cordless 3/8 drill from anybody until someone makes one with a keyed chuck. The company that does will be the one I'll switch to for my cordless needs.

I've got several of the Ryobi drills that I replaced with keyed chucks. The chucks that come on them is their one shortcoming, in my opinion. The only Ryobi drill with a decent chuck has been their brushless hammer drill.

 

[dodge610]

I have around 20 of the Ryobi one line tools. Just ordered there new spotlight that has been unavailable in my area for months. Finally available [emoji16]love the line and have zero complaints about it.


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[bondough]

archirelic
I've tried replacing the chuck but I was unable to remove the original one.
Any tips on doing so would be appreciated.
Thanks

 

[kctyphoon]

Wasn't someone making Ryobi tool to Milwaukee m18 battery adapters? Would give me an excuse to cheap out on some of the Ryobi stuff I might like..

 

[mv213]

archirelic

I've tried replacing the chuck but I was unable to remove the original one.

Any tips on doing so would be appreciated.

Thanks

http://www.jacobschuck.com/drill-chuck-removal-guide




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[dodge610]

Another new addition to my Ryobi collection very pleased with it took forever to get had to special order it at HD.


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[uncwstudent]

Another new addition to my Ryobi collection very pleased with it took forever to get had to special order it at HD.


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How many lumens is that mamma jamma?!

 

[dodge610]

A big 2,500 lumens has 2 power sources too the 18volt ryobi battery. Or plug it in too your cigarette lighter in your car. Super lighting up to 700yds.

 

[kythri]

Just wanted to give a shout-out to the P261 3-Speed Impact Wrench.

I've owned it for about a year, but really had only fiddled with it for a couple of wheel swaps, as I really do prefer my air tools over cordless tools.

Had to go over to a wrecking yard and pull a front bumper off of an '05 F-350 Super Duty this morning. Not that this was a super difficult task that really put the tool to the test (4 18mm-head bolts, 2 13mm-head bolts), but it performed admirably, and I had the bumper off the donor wreck in right around five minutes.

Massive time-saver, and it didn't come close to stressing the tool.

 

[PugetDude]

I picked my skill saw up at a discount/open box store for $10.00. Emailed Ryobi and said it was missing the screw and washer that holds the blade on, they emailed replacements, no charge.

How did Ryobi email you a replacement screw and washer?

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