Specific Ryobi Tools Keep/Return/Sell?

[joseywales]

I went on a bender toward the end of Ryobi days. I ignored the sale for a while, but my B&DB Firestorm 18V drill began to sputter. It'll probably last another 10 years, but it was enough of an excuse. Plus, Ryobi now has some tools that I could really use. Namely the air compressor and the Hybird pump. I'm a home DIY, so no real heavy use.

Anyway, after buying some combos and singles, I went into a complete reorg of my garage and here are the Ryobi cordless tools I'm thinking about returning/selling and welcome any input:

6 1/2" saw - paid $69. I have a 7 1/4" B&D Firestorm cordless, which I'll never get rid of. I also have two 7 1/4" electric saws. Any advantage to a 6 1/2" cordless over the 7 1/4", perhaps with regards to performance?

5 1/4" saw was part of the 6 piece combo, so I can't return it, but I could sell/trade/gift it. I won't get much, but I'm tired of keeping tools I won't use. I have a Makita 9.6V, 3 3/8" for small jobs and the above saws for the rest. Truth is, I think I'd rather have a 3 3/8" 12 V. Any reason to keep this 5 1/4" saw?

3/8" drill, $59. The combo came with a 1/2" drill and for some reason I thought I should have a 3/8" drill as well. I thought, always good to have 2 drills as well, but I have an older blue Ryobi 1/2" already, well...make that two older Ryobi 1/2'" drills. As I clean out, I discovered I had two blue Ryobi drills. So I now have three 18V 1/2" drills, one 9.6V 3/8" drill, and two 3/8" electric drills. So, do I really "need" a 3/8" 18V cordless drill?

I also have three Ryobi fast chargers. One came as a kit with two batteries and I'm not sure I need that 3rd charger, or the batteries. I have at least 6 batteries already, some are the +. and that doesn't count the older Yellow batteries I have.

 

[jd_1138]

I'd probably donate the older stuff or find a need person who needs them. Too much hassle trying to sell Ryobi tools to the skinflint cheapskates on Craigslist. Not worth it. I'd keep a backup for each tool though, good to have a spare.

 

[joseywales]

I'd probably donate the older stuff or find a need person who needs them. Too much hassle trying to sell Ryobi tools to the skinflint cheapskates on Craigslist. Not worth it. I'd keep a backup for each tool though, good to have a spare.

Yeah, my son won't have his own place for a while, but there are others I can donate them to. I always operate under the mantra: "Two is one, one is none." Of course, that's how I got into this mess! I do plan on a 3rd floor tool kit though. PITA running up/down steps.

Mostly curious about the saws I guess. To be honest, I hate the handedness of the Ryobi saws. The blade, to me, seems to be on the wrong side. I adjust, but it's uncomfortable for me. I'm right-handed, though I write with my left hand. I prefer to push with my left hand and trigger with my right, while watching the right side of the blade.