The Ryobi Tool Appreciation/Review Permathread!

[kythri]

The 9ah batteries are a must for the grinder and circular saw.

I've found that the 4Ah are more than sufficient - the 9Ah are nice, but not a necessity.

 

[jmhinkle]

I've found that the 4Ah are more than sufficient - the 9Ah are nice, but not a necessity.

4Ah are horrible in the brushless circular saw for me. I find the 3Ah outlast them, but the 6Ah is really a minimum for the circular saw to get more than a few cuts with it. I usually use the 9 in it though. The One+One Miter I also find the 6Ah to be minimum as well.

 

[kythri]

Makes me wonder what the difference between our two brushless saws is...

 

[moab11]

the 3,6,9Ah batteries are the Lithium+ HP, and are designed for use with the Brushless tools. They have the extra terminals to work with the brushless tools to provide more power as needed.

the 4ah batteries are the normal lithium+ and will also work just fine, but can tend to stall out easier on the brushless tools. I use both the 3ah and 4ah in my 7 1/4 saw and can notice a difference, but only when cutting thicker material, or trying to push the saw faster.

 

[kythri]

So, what's the difference in cells? Lithium + and Lithium + HP just sounds like marketing ****.

Has anyone broken these apart?

I've got a bunch of 4Ah batteries, along with two each of the 6Ah and 9Ah. With the exception of run time, I can't tell a difference. My saws aren't "super powered" when using the 6 or 9 over the 4.

Edited to add:

Here's a marketing video that claims some kind of new electronics in the battery that enables an interaction with the brushless tools.

It also seems to indicate that there are "new" 4Ah batteries with this feature, so I guess that's the P192 4Ah battery over the older P108, and whatever the model is in the P145 2-pack (P197, I think?).

P195 = 3Ah Lithium+ HP
P192 = 4Ah Lithium+ HP
P193 = 6Ah Lithium+ HP
P194 = 9Ah Lithium+ HP

I have (2) of the P193, (2) of the P194, and a bunch of P108s. I seriously can't see a power difference on my brushless saw.

Interestingly, at about 1:00 in the linked video, they claim these new upgraded batteries from the 1.5Ah all the way up to the 9Ah, showing a pan past 6 batteries - so, this would lead me to believe that there's a "Lithium+ HP" 1.5Ah and 2.0Ah, but I can't find any listing of those.

 

[jmhinkle]

I do have one and maybe a second of the 4ah with the extra terminal. I just noticed it the other day when using my sawzall cutting up tree limbs. Not more power, but run longer in the sawzall for sure. I have noticed a power difference with those new style vs the regular 4ah in the circular saw and miter saw. Those two saws seem to be the power hungry items for me.

 

[Woody1320]

I got a Ryobi set with drill, circular saw, sawzall, and flashlight. I added a corded hand sander, a batter powered inflator, and even their garage door opener. I've gotten my money's worth on all of them. They're a great deal for a do-it-yourself setup like mine.

 

[dodge610]

This Ryobi caulked gun is fantastic had a chance to put it thru it’s paces today and it was a 5 star winner. Never missed a beat and super smooth. Once adjusted a perfect bead every tube of caulk. Definitely worth the money.


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[jmhinkle]

Definitely hit or miss with those caulk guns. I see so many with the caulk blown out of the rear seal and into the gun gears. Reviews are either great or horrible.

 

[techieman33]

Definitely hit or miss with those caulk guns. I see so many with the caulk blown out of the rear seal and into the gun gears. Reviews are either great or horrible.

I wonder how much of that is people forgetting to break open the inner seal. I was in a hurry one day and forgot to with a tube of liquid nails and had that exact problem. Just as I was wondering why no product was coming out I heard a pop and realized what happened. Had liquid nails all over the gears and push rod. Cleaned it all up and haven’t had a problem since.

 

[dodge610]

Definitely hit or miss with those caulk guns. I see so many with the caulk blown out of the rear seal and into the gun gears. Reviews are either great or horrible.

Most of the time its not the gun its the caulk tube that malfunctions. Plunger in the tube gets sideways and then you got a mess. Could go either way tho.Went thru 4 tubes today and worked flawlessly. Time will tell.

 

[zendriver]

I've been having some issues with the caulking gun where it acted like the tube is empty and it won't push it anymore and removing the tube looks like it has another inch and a half to go.

I thought it might be from old tubes, as the material set up at the plunger in, but I cut them open and the material is fresh.

Maybe the plunger is jamming when it gets up to that end.

Still 10 times better than a hand caulking gun.


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[dodge610]

There is a stop on the gun that stops it slightly before the end of the tube that I noticed not gonna sweat that little bit left in the tube lol


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[Farmall450]

There is a stop on the gun that stops it slightly before the end of the tube that I noticed not gonna sweat that little bit left in the tube lol


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Agreed. I can't wait to have a project to justify one lol.

 

[dodge610]

Who needs to justify this is garage journal lol


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[Farmall450]

Who needs to justify this is garage journal lol


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True, and it's dirt cheap, but still lol.

 

[techieman33]

True, and it's dirt cheap, but still lol.

Your not a true Garage Journal member if you don’t have new tools sitting around for that someday it might be useful.

 

[kythri]

Hey, in case fellow Ryobi fans didn't see it:

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=431452

 

[gazza]

It looks like I have a dead ryobi 18v angle grinder, around 5 years old and just stopped working. Previous use was using a cut off disc at all different angles so I thought some metal dust might have killed it.
Pulled it apart and found a small spiral spring broken, the one that pushes on one of the carbon brushes, should be an easy fix I thought but these springs are no longer available part number 36 CAG1800 SPIRAL SPRING, any one have any source for another that may fit.

 

[dodge610]

It looks like I have a dead ryobi 18v angle grinder, around 5 years old and just stopped working. Previous use was using a cut off disc at all different angles so I thought some metal dust might have killed it.
Pulled it apart and found a small spiral spring broken, the one that pushes on one of the carbon brushes, should be an easy fix I thought but these springs are no longer available part number 36 CAG1800 SPIRAL SPRING, any one have any source for another that may fit.

Craftsman and ryobi made in the same plant parts might be inter changeable. could check the craftsman website the C3 grinder might have same part and be available.

 

[Bacon!]

Makes me wonder what the difference between our two brushless saws is...

If they are different model #s, it could be a more advanced motor controller. Unlike brushed with a purely resistive motor limiting current, a brushless can increase duty cycle to keep higher performance but will need to draw more current to do so, but this does not explain 3Ah outlasting 4Ah, there should be no case where (new) 3Ah outlasts (new) 4Ah.

I don't have the brushless circ saw but do have the brushless recip and it does fine on the 4Ah batteries. It makes me wonder if people are trying to contrast an old half worn out battery with a new one.

This suggests a feature I'd love to see in Ryobi chargers, that they show how many mAh were put in to finish the charge or even better a discharge/charge function that shows the total estimated capacity.

 

[Tduby]

There is a stop on the gun that stops it slightly before the end of the tube that I noticed not gonna sweat that little bit left in the tube lol


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I have this problem with my Milwaukee m12 one too maybe it’s a conspiracy between the caulking manufacturers. I just throw it in a manual gun and finish the tube off

 

[rick carpenter]

Anyone else not thrilled about the carrying bags Ryobi has? I have two impact wrenches and a hammer drill that I'd like to feel a little more secure when toting them around. Kinda thinking about either Ryobi blow molded cases from ereplacementparts or generic cases from casemate.

 

[jmhinkle]

I haven't had any issues with them. They make good lunchboxes too. After getting a few of the Milwaukee ones with my recent M12 pick ups, the Ryobi could be a made a little heavier duty.

 

[Farmall450]

The sale they had on Monday was amazing. I wish I'd seen it earlier; this was the best kit left for my purposes ($99, FS).

 

[Farmall450]

the 3,6,9Ah batteries are the Lithium+ HP, and are designed for use with the Brushless tools. They have the extra terminals to work with the brushless tools to provide more power as needed.

the 4ah batteries are the normal lithium+ and will also work just fine, but can tend to stall out easier on the brushless tools. I use both the 3ah and 4ah in my 7 1/4 saw and can notice a difference, but only when cutting thicker material, or trying to push the saw faster.

That's pretty interesting. I just added 2 3s and the circ saw (BL, 7-1/4). I've never used smaller than a 4 in my DeWalt but it'll go all day on moderate use w/ a 4 or 5 ah 20v. I do have one 4ah Ryobi so the next time I'm doing a lot of hand cutting I'll have to get 2 new blades and see.

 

[jmhinkle]

The sale they had on Monday was amazing. I wish I'd seen it earlier; this was the best kit left for my purposes ($99, FS).

I caught that sale too. I had all the tools and batteries offered, but used it for Christmas presents for family that needed stuff.

 

[Farmall450]

I caught that sale too. I had all the tools and batteries offered, but used it for Christmas presents for family that needed stuff.

Yeah, I would have bought a few for similar reasons if I'd seen it earlier. GG, grinder, etc would have all been fairgame as well as a few extra batteries. I wonder what makes them do that?

 

[Bacon!]

Anyone else not thrilled about the carrying bags Ryobi has? I have two impact wrenches and a hammer drill that I'd like to feel a little more secure when toting them around. Kinda thinking about either Ryobi blow molded cases from ereplacementparts or generic cases from casemate.

I don't do tools in soft bags so yeah. I keep one impact wrench and a hammer drill, plus select portable set of sockets and drill bits in an ammo box. There's about enough room to shoehorn in a 4Ah battery and charger if I make an effort, but the charger usually lives on my bench. You might or might not be able to get a 2nd impact wrench in if you didn't have the sockets and drill bits there too.

 

[Farmall450]

I wonder what this will cost

 

[Farmall450]

Update: the cordless portband (2.5") will be $129 bare.

 

[dodge610]

The sale they had on Monday was amazing. I wish I'd seen it earlier; this was the best kit left for my purposes ($99, FS).

You will love the rotary tool got mine a few months back.

 

[Farmall450]

You will love the rotary tool got mine a few months back.

It looks handy and well made.

 

[Ign]

If anyone needs to mount 40V chargers to sheetmetal walls I have 2 adapters I built, yours for shipping

The plate anchors securely with stitch (tapered sheetmetal) screws and then the charger slides over the machine screws which are adjustable depending upon how tightly you want the charger to "snap" down

Gave away all my 40V stuff. PM me

 

[techieman33]

I wonder what this will cost

It's part of the free tool promo currently going. Buy the 2x 3.0 battery kit for $129 and get the saw for free. You can even buy online and return just the batteries since they're listing them separately. Batteries are valued at $79 and the saw at $69.

 

[kythri]

Any details on the $129 deal? I see a $149 deal with the (2) 3.0Ah batteries, but not a $129 deal.

 

[techieman33]

Any details on the $129 deal? I see a $149 deal with the (2) 3.0Ah batteries, but not a $129 deal.

Sorry, just a typo. I must have had the $129 saw on my mind when I typed that.

 

[dodge610]

I am looking at the P3100 or theP3105 doldering iron as my next Ryobi addition to my set.

 

[Farmall450]

I am looking at the P3100 or theP3105 doldering iron as my next Ryobi addition to my set.

Yeah, those are pretty neat. Ryobi makes so much weird yet cool stuff...I wish DeWalt and Milwaukee would knock them off to flex out their lineups.

 

[Farmall450]

Not sure if I ever posted my man purse of Ryobi. Got this about a month ago to live in the truck. The price was right.