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I am loving my Ryobi cordless combo kit

jd_1138

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I bought a Ryobi 3 tool set refurb'd off ebay for $75 that came with the cordless impact driver, circular saw, and a drill along with 2 batteries (lithium). The saw wouldn't work until I figured out that it was missing its inner washer/nut. I ordered one off ebay for $3 and now it works great. And I bought a brand new recip cordless Ryobi for $50.

They are all the newer toxic green color. I have built a ramp so far, and a doggie fence/gate. Today I used some of the scrap wood to make some hutches for the desks here around my mother's house.

At first I thought "why do I need a regular drill when I have an impact driver?" But now I know why. It's convenient to use it to drill pilot holes while using the impact to drive the screws.

If you don't have a cordless impact, you don't know what you are missing. I would've had one 10 years ago had I known.

I have most of the core tools, but I still need a jigsaw. Then I can get the fun stuff like the radio, flashlights, etc.. What are the best add ons for a cordless combo kit? My cousin has the DeWalt radio that was pretty cool.

Also, what are some fun projects to build? I am thinking a 1/4 scale Ford Model T go cart with a Briggs and Stratton engine would be fun. Then I'd have to learn to weld and buy a welder. :)
 
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risc

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Do I want Milwaukee? Sure, but as a home owner and hobbyist the Ryobi 18+ line does just fine. I've beat the drill to hell, dropped it off ladders and it keeps on kicking. The circular saw is kind of weak but it's nice to be able to grab it and take it to the work.
 

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Yeah, I got a bunch of 'em too. Some of them aren't as good as others, but some are top notch. The little 1/4" impact I'd put up against almost any brand really. It is a champ. Recip is good. Hedge trimmers are good, weedwacker ok. Super dremel and laminate trimmer small router are top notch tools. Drills are fine. I'm getting an ebay chainsaw and planer on the way now for $20 each.

I may get a few tools in the future in the new 40v lineup. You can use that as a drive head for the older engine driven expand it line of yard tools. That would be pretty convenient as I have a bunch of those too. AND, I may just make a 2x 18v battery adaptor to plug into those instead of just the 40v battery and run 'em that way too! The newer 4 amp hour one + lithium + batteries are top notch. I have had a few clunkers in the lineup over the years, but they don't keep those around long. Current lineup is very strong. - Paul
 
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Vegaman_Dan

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I picked up the drill / impact combo kit at Home Depot in November and I have to wonder what I was doing all this time without this super handy impact gun. Sure, air is nice, but this is fantastic at driving lag bolts into wood, pulling apart bolted assemblies and assembling metal shelves or similar.

I love it.

It's also great for finding the bolts that were too weak and shear off. D'OH!
 

ddawg16

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I have every 18+ Ryobi tool known to man. There isn't one I don't like. A lot of them they don't make any more and I'm not sure why because they all do a great job.

As well as I, along with many corded tools. Table saw, compound miter, drills, etc.

However, the angled drill has a bit to be desired. It does a good job of drilling holes in studs....but, it could sure use the high/low speed select like the other drills.
 

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