Same, except without the farm.The brushless stuff with the correct batteries has noticeable more power. I notice it most in the grinders. I’ve used and abused Ryobi stuff in my farm shop for a long time and have had no reason to switch to another platform yet so I keep adding stuff as needed.
It's not that I disagree, but I think the idea with HP is that you can buy cheap tools, those exotic tools only Ryobi makes or pro tools, all while sticking with a single brand and battery platform.If you're going to pay the premium price for the Ryobi brushless just buy the Milwaukee Fuel. Ryobi is a cheap tool for getting a job done. When they cost as much as a professional tool the value proposition dies.
To me the battery platform is the issue with Ryobi. BIG, BULKY, AND UGLY. Yea, I know they've kept it the same for 50 years. My answer to that is that a good thing? I like the new Makita batteries a hell of a lot more than the original stick batteries. Change is not a bad thing.It's not that I disagree, but I think the idea with HP is that you can buy cheap tools, those exotic tools only Ryobi makes or pro tools, all while sticking with a single brand and battery platform.
They would lose my business if they changed. Not that I like the battery design but it’s nice that any tool will work with any battery since the old blue beginning days. I have a few blue tools I still use and it’s nice not having to have different batteries for it all like the other platforms have done over the years. If i had to get different ryobi batteries anyway I’d look at a different brand. Not that I dislike my Ryobi stuff but if i need two battery styles anyway I may as well look around.To me the battery platform is the issue with Ryobi. BIG, BULKY, AND UGLY. Yea, I know they've kept it the same for 50 years. My answer to that is that a good thing? I like the new Makita batteries a hell of a lot more than the original stick batteries. Change is not a bad thing.
My feeling too. I don't really notice a difference using my Ryobi or Dewalt tools.The battery is a big, bulky dangling box getting in your way no matter what battery platform you're on; Ryobi's "stick" on the top doesn't really seem to make things any worse or better in this regard. DeWalt used to be that way, too.
I agree. That's a good point. You can buy nice Milwaukee sets at a good price.If you're going to pay the premium price for the Ryobi brushless just buy the Milwaukee Fuel. Ryobi is a cheap tool for getting a job done. When they cost as much as a professional tool the value proposition dies.
Ryobi also makes some things no one else makes for whatever reason. At least not affordably.If you're going to pay the premium price for the Ryobi brushless just buy the Milwaukee Fuel. Ryobi is a cheap tool for getting a job done. When they cost as much as a professional tool the value proposition dies.
Yeah I mean it goes up inside the tool anyway. Usually in a handle that has to be there regardless.The battery is a big, bulky dangling box getting in your way no matter what battery platform you're on; Ryobi's "stick" on the top doesn't really seem to make things any worse or better in this regard. DeWalt used to be that way, too.
Ryobi does have the advantage for non traditional power tools options (scrubbers, cutter, etc)the battery complains are hilarious to me, its never been an issue. I've have similar experiences with other brands, most have the same "issues". For the most part they have good specs and value, they also make certain tools no one other does. I just bought their long scrubber for cleaning, never have I've cleaned my tub/tiles fast. super nice to have and my back appreciates it lol. Now some tools are overpriced, but the standard tools aren't.
Yep that's why i consider them a great home owner tool/diy mid level tool. I've used them semi professionally for a while now, still haven't let me down, i don't abuse tools so that plays into it too.Ryobi does have the advantage for non traditional power tools options (scrubbers, cutter, etc)
Practically every power tool manufacturer used to have the “stick” on the top that inserted into the tool.The battery is a big, bulky dangling box getting in your way no matter what battery platform you're on; Ryobi's "stick" on the top doesn't really seem to make things any worse or better in this regard. DeWalt used to be that way, too.