ryobi impact driver and drill

[skinner1790]

this is a pretty good deal
2 batterys drill impact driver bag
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-ON...-Combo-Kit-2-Tool-P882/203406854#.UlxQmlDIU-E

 

[BTC]

I might be wrong, but I believe these have been on sale for 99 bucks. I bought them a few months ago, but can't remember what I paid?

 

[k-os]

I might be wrong, but I believe these have been on sale for 99 bucks. I bought them a few months ago, but can't remember what I paid?

That's right. Picked these up just before Father's day as a gift at $99.

 

[DSM21]

Throw a harbor freight 20 or 35% coupon and might have a killer deal on your hand

 

[Mustang1167]

Normal price is $99.

 

[Wastegate]

One thing to remember too is this set only has the 1.0 ah batteries, Smallest Ryobi offers and they do not last long in there other tools.

 

[pipsters]

Wait till Black Friday they'll probably be $99 again

 

[JonnyC]

That's the previous model impact as well. I bought the drill combo kit then dropped $70 on the impact driver. Not what I wanted to spend, but I love the thing.

 

[elronin]

They are back up to 129.99. I still have the old Nicad ones, in dark blue. I loved that old Impact driver, it was great for installing Tapcons for my Hurricane shutter rails. Best thing about the 18 volt Ryobi tools is you can use the new Lithium-Ion batteries on the old tools. Still don't know If I should sell my old 4 piece Nicad set for 20 bucks in a garage sale or buy new lithium Ion batteries for them?

TheToolReviewGuy

 

[01ss]

I bought them at 99. Nice set, the impact will wreck shop

 

[bowlofturtle]

Throw a harbor freight 20 or 35% coupon and might have a killer deal on your hand

Does that even work anymore?

 

[katotter]

Why do you get all the cool ranges? We get the cheap Chinese **** that no-one else wants.

 

[cheechi]

I think they come with 1.3 or 1.6 Ah batteries in that kit. I'll check next time I've got one in hand.


Edit: my kit came with 2x P102 batteries that say 24Wh. which is of course 2.0 Ah. That's the best slim pack they make now, far as I know.

 

[KaHuNaZ]

I would recommend holding out on this impact and getting the newer p236 Impact driver. The auto load chuck on the p236 makes all the difference, simply because you can change bits with one hand. When the chuck is released it completely ejects the bit then stays unlocked until you insert another bit.
It might not sound like much, but after using both on recent projects, I found myself fumbling trying to change bits on the older style impact.
As a bonus, the newer impact also has led's and 100 extra inch lbs of torque.

Edit: my kit came with 2x P102 batteries that say 24Wh. which is of course 2.0 Ah. That's the best slim pack they make now, far as I know.

The p107 lithium"+" batteries are 28Wh.

 

[cheechi]

Well look at that. Good deal.

 

[mdbeck1]

They are back up to 129.99. I still have the old Nicad ones, in dark blue. I loved that old Impact driver, it was great for installing Tapcons for my Hurricane shutter rails. Best thing about the 18 volt Ryobi tools is you can use the new Lithium-Ion batteries on the old tools. Still don't know If I should sell my old 4 piece Nicad set for 20 bucks in a garage sale or buy new lithium Ion batteries for them?

TheToolReviewGuy

Keep the old stuff. The lithium batteries will make them work like new stuff. When the tools wear out go buy the new ones.

I've got both the low and high capacity lithium batteries. I use the low cap ones mostly for the drills and the higher cap ones for the skill saw and the sawzall.

 

[cheechi]

How do you like that Ryobi circ saw? I still prefer my corded but the FIL might be making me buy him one.

 

[mdbeck1]

How do you like that Ryobi circ saw? I still prefer my corded but the FIL might be making me buy him one.

The circular saw (CS) and sawzall both eat batteries (lithium) pretty quick but they get the small jobs done fairly well. The CS does a fairly good job for cutting small amounts of 1X and 2X material. If you need to cut a bunch set up the miter saw.

If you need to cut plywood (1/2" or better) have spare batteries around. You'll get two or three 8' cuts from a battery so for small jobs it does a good enough job. If you are going to frame a house go buy a CS with a cord.

The other day I needed to cut some corrugated steel. It was real light gauge and I had the CS handy. It was noisy and a little bit messy but it did the job. I was surprised.


BTW: I never had a battery powered CS before the lithium batteries came out. After using the CS with the lithium battery I tried to use it with the Ni
Cads.... That was a fail.


All in all... if you're not in a hurry and have plenty of batteries around the CS is okay. Just don't expect it to work hard all day on one battery.

 

[KaHuNaZ]

The other day I needed to cut some corrugated steel. It was real light gauge and I had the CS handy. It was noisy and a little bit messy but it did the job. I was surprised.

I tried the same thing as I didn't have a jig saw or reciprocating saw at the time. It left the edges dangerously jagged and unusable for the project I was doing. I ended up cleaning and finishing my cuts with some huge tin snips. Im curious how well the circular saw would work with a finer toothed blade.

 

[SCscoutguy]

Just the drill itself is on sale today for $79.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/203406...InmqpgwvD7_UIwk3_sXP_0_0&cj=true#.UmValRDJKcg

 

[mdbeck1]

I tried the same thing as I didn't have a jig saw or reciprocating saw at the time. It left the edges dangerously jagged and unusable for the project I was doing. I ended up cleaning and finishing my cuts with some huge tin snips. Im curious how well the circular saw would work with a finer toothed blade.

I'm putting the tin on top of a deer stand in the middle of nowhere. If someone gets cut on it they will probably have to try but... i'll still place the "rough" edges towared the higher side so it's harder to reach.

 

[SCscoutguy]

The slickdeals post on this has been updated. This combo is $103 if you use the steps on this post.
http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/104...drill-kit-135-ryobi-12v-38-cordless-drill-kit

 

[PugetDude]

How do you like that Ryobi circ saw? I still prefer my corded but the FIL might be making me buy him one.

Works well for smaller jobs or when you don't want to drag out the big corded saw fto make a a quick cut or two. Only caveat is make sure you have a sharp blade, it doesn't have the nuts to drive one that isn't...