Why I Traded In DeWalt for Ryobi Tools
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- I finally address why I got rid of all of my expensive Yellow DeWalt Power tools for Green Ryobi power tools.
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Ryobi is paying you and DeWalt wasn't. That's really all there is to it. You don't have to defend or justify the decision.
They also paid him for all the tools he had. They do it in stores too. How can we get this section that’s dewalts? Buy out and fill with ours. Got it. Not faulting him I’d do it too but crazy people need it explained
That was his opening line
precisely this
Right? I feel like I’m watching a mid roll ad
Honestly though hands down dewalt just doesn’t hold up really.. it’s poor quality lots and use them everyday but hell to the no I’m not going to ryobi my company is switching to Milwaukee lol
Drill- Packedge in typical box, came with a tool bag (added bonus), two batteries, one charger, drill, and driver. Two words "plenty of Torque" ruclips.net/user/postUgkxW1vOBRCMrgTCDEijzpVzDWsgI-Jm2iQv well I guess that's three. Nice upgrade from current setup. Has belt clips, I don't think I will be using those. Driver and drill were bigger than what I expected but it is an upgrade from the current setup. For the money I would say that this is a great setup for Professionals and DIY/Weekend warriors.
I've been building professionally for over 25 years now. The most important thing I've learned: It's not the tool . . . It's the person using them that makes the difference. Granted, the tools do make it easier, but ANY tool in the right hands can produce amazing results. So why break the bank if you don't have to.
Yessir
RYOBI tools for finish carpentry let’s you get a lot of various tools for cheap. A nailer a jigsaw a sander a miter saw a track saw etc.
Um, I mean you aren't gonna win any NASCAR races in a Ford Focus, just sayin
@@Lee-lb9qh Nice analogy, too bad there aren't any for power tools. Maybe there is a reason for that?
I totally agree with you.
My neighbor is 74 years old and ana amazing handy man.
He dudes cheap ass harbor freight tools and all of his work and finishing still looks amazing lol.
I’ve used Ryobi and Dewalt professionally (my boss provided the Ryobi tools until I bought my Dewalt tools). In my opinion Ryobi is underrated when it comes to performance. That being said the reason I prefer Dewalt is not the performance, it’s the handle design. Dewalt’s handles are way more comfortable and after 8+ hours of using them heavily the Dewalt just feels better. For people that aren’t going to be using their tools as much Ryobi is definitely the better value though.
Agree...it's clear that ergonomics are a priority for DeWalt
agreed and the battery design is better...
@@ometofu a battery is a battery, they typically will use either a 21700 or a 18650 cell, you can get those cells in either brand
@@teslatech2143 battery connector and case design i meant
@@ometofu what don't you like about the current setup?
I turned 20 this year and i started working and i always wanted to have tools of my own, i decided to go the Ryobi way because not only is it the same battery always, they're great budget tools and sure i barely use them but when i do it's a treat to do so
Keep building your collection, and try to learn along the way, and you'll be able to handle most things with your Ryobi tools.
@@eyellgeteven9928 Big facts, I'm trying to learn from my uncle and grandfather cuz they have been using tools since they were teens so they know what they're doing and I've learnt a bunch of stuff and also from RUclips videos
I'm about the same age as you, however I was raised in a family of builders, architects, and engineers over here in good ol' Montana. As a contractror, I've never really had a preference for a tool, neither has anyone in my family. It's a matter of using whatever tools works for you and the job you're doing. I do lean towards some colors over others for certain tools simply because I've had good experiences with them and I honestly haven't experimented much with others.
The past three years I've actually been buying and using more Ryobi for smaller projects simply because they work and I've had good luck with them so far. I still have and use a lot of DeWalt and Makita stuff, but haven't had any major problems with Ryobi and they're also more affordable.
However, as someone who builds residential homes and apartment buildings, I will say that my DeWalts and Makitas have held up under far more stress than Ryobis. I can drop my DeWalt drill three stories (it happens - don't tell OSHA!) and be confident that it won't be phased. With Ryobi? No way, had chucks break, random parts snap, it's a different game. BUT, I'm totally OK with that - Ryobi is built for a different job and the savings reflect that.
For normal home owners or hobbyists - Ryobi is a great tool, you get a lot of bang for your buck. I've build sheds, decks, bedrooms, all kinds of stuff without issue.
Also, have Ryobi yard tools - all of which have been performing great for the last year I've had them.
We had a storm 2 years ago and lost some trees. I needed a chainsaw and went to the local box store. Only saw they had left was a 40v Ryobi. I basically had no choice so I bought it. It turned out to be one of the best chainsaws I ever used. Since then, I've purchased a Ryobi 40v lawn mower, edger, trimmer, pole saw, leaf blower, and a slew of 18v hand tools. I'm totally all green !!
I started out with the blue Ryobi and at one point decided to up my cordless game and actually looked into stepping away from Ryobi but in the end I stayed and with their new line of tools I know I made a great choice price and quality wise. I have a contractor buddy that gives me grief because of my tools but one day his drill wasn't cutting it and as you guess he borrowed mine and was very impressed.
“Fully transparent with you guys, I’m sponsored by Ryobi… But the REAL reason… Ryobi is paying me.”
Love all your videos, but I’m not exactly going to be swayed by your opinions on tools.
I make many of my took buying choices based on Project Farm videos. Sometimes Ryobi is an excellent value and I end up buying. Other times... Most of the time... They aren't. However, I don't use these for a living and I just need something that works. Ryobi has been great for 90% of what I needed to get done.
Ryobi is always an excellent value, but it is rarely the best tool.
I quoted project farm to lee in anothwr comment lee got very upset I like project farm and vcg construction both very good
Project farm also buys the old junk version of ryobi or the new HP series with the normal batteries
Because of the reliable sponsorship gains. Duh
My experience with Ryobi, the batteries don’t last long at all. I’m not a fan of battery operated tools anyway but my dewalt batteries outlast Ryobis batteries by days.
My Ryobi battery is trash compared to my Ridgid.. same size. Even my off brand battery from Fingerhut lasts longer.
I've had no problem with Ryobi batteries at all, either the 18V or the 40V. I have some 10 year old batteries that work just fine.
Not anymore. The new ryobi batteries last for days... remember Milwaukie and Ryobi are one in the same...TTI in Hong Kong.. my ryobi tools work fine. Even my old brushed impacted is a beast.
I have all Ryobi tools and I love them. Haven't had a problem yet and all the batteries being interchangeable makes it a breeze switching from tool to tool.
Do you have any ryobi nailers ?
Tried a ryobi orbital sander and it died on my 4th time using it. Switched to Dewalt and haven't has any issues with it so far.
@@OffensiveByte I have the orbital sander and mine lasted 6 years with tons of projects it finally died so I bought another one. I did used the battery powered one and it didnt have quite enough power for me.
@@marlonestrella8105 no but I'm probably going to get the airstrike 16g nailer soon
@@marlonestrella8105 I’ve got an 18g airstrike and have had it about a near now. It works great, I use it for all of my finish carpentry. Even with a 1.5aH battery, the tool last a long time. There’s only one small issue I have, when there’s 2-3 nails left in the sleeve, it tends to jam a little, just need to open it up, put a new row of nails in behind and it works fine.
Between mechanic stuff and home improvement stuff the best advice I’ve heard is the sliding scale of tools. If you’re going to use it once or twice / occasionally , go with harbor freight or ryobi until it breaks and then you know what type of tool you’ll need by then from using it so much. But if you make your money daily with the tools buy the best tool you can afford at that time.
Hey, I got this same reply. Was this giveaway ligit?
@@vanceflight3433 no it's a scam do not reply, the same happened to me, they told me I won then asked for over $100 dollars for shipping my "free" prize lol
I just keep it dark green. Makita never let me down. I did however go with the ryobi cordless 16g nailer due to two main factors. First ofc was price. I paid $190 and I was nailing. I even ordered from Amazon one of those adapters so I can use my makita 18v batteries with said nailer. Second is that I had a chance to try the makita nailer (this particular one was a well used unit) and I just wasn’t impressed by the operation and so couldn’t justify the $350-$400 price tag when ryobi earns you money on its first job!
I've been using hercules from HF, for 5 years now almost daily, I've really beat my impact up and that brand from hercules is great especially the battery and I only got into it because I wanted to be different. And I will never buy into another tool brand. has some cheap shit but they really do have some gems in there my one hercules battery damn near out last 2 Dewalt batteries. Has never let me down.
@@papichulo8442 My portable tablesaw is a herc my miter saw as well. Great build quality at an even greater price!
I have around 10 Ryobi tools, no regrets, my oldest tool is 7 y.o. and still working like a champ, when I replacing some tools but for the brushless option, I don't know why many people complain about those tools, for me those are life savers...
I have 2 impacts that are 25 years old, back when they were blue, about a week ago 1 of them had the switch stopped being able to change direction.
Other than that I've installed countless thousands of screws and lags with no issues.
My oldest batteries are from 2013 and still kicking.
I'll stick with them forever.
Hey man I'd trade ryobi over dewalt if they pay me and give me free tools
First 30 seconds: _"I'm sponsored by Ryobi."_
Literally nothing else needs to be said. I have a couple of Ryobi battery-powered tools.
If I was sponsored by them, I'd have a giant shed full of their tools. But I'm not.
Bro, I'll save you a long story money. No other way, dude picked Ryobi over Dwalt.
I’m the same way. I got into rebuilding my deck from the ground up, but I knew I needed good power tools that wouldn’t kill my wallet given I had a strict budget. I’ve watched pretty much all your videos and I’ve noticed you use ryobi. So I figured why not. So now I have about 20 ryobi tools and garden tools as well. And honestly it’s been money well spent. Wouldn’t of happened if I never stumbled on your videos. You’re awesome dude!!! Keep doing what you do!!! 🤙🏽
Hey, I received this same giveaway reply, is this legit
@@vanceflight3433 i don’t know. I hope cause it be cool.
@@vanceflight3433 hey it’s a scam, don’t text that number
@@erickpiril5810 Ah, thanks 😊
It’s called sponsorship nothing wrong with that we all know that ryobi is a great option for DIY.
Not a Ryobi fanboy but I bought some because they were decent and affordable- now I am searching them out so I can use my battery stash. They also have a large selection and I love the portable fan for working in the heat, under a car, in the RV or just on the deck
I don't use my tools much (for now), but from all comparisons I've seen, all I can trust is Milwaukee, aside from one drill I had in the very beginning that was Kobalt, all I have now is Milwaukee, will never get anything else.
"Why I traded in Dewalt for Ryobi tools ..." I was paid for it.
There is no denying that Ryobi have come a long way of recent.
I have DeWalt and I have Ryobi. I've had Ryobi when they were blue and they still work just fine even better with the new batteries. I personally think DeWalt is overpriced for both professionals and diyers. They're not what they used to be. If I didn't pay an arm and a leg for the four DeWalt tools that I have, I would ditch them and stick with Ryobi.
Dewalt isn’t even the most overpriced among the tool line tho lol….
Rigid < Ryobi < Dewalt < Makita < miluakee < Festool
Hierarchy in price and quality
@@marlonestrella8105 I'd put DeWalt ahead of Milwaukee on several tools. Makita for others, especially circular saws.
@@matsudakodo I have majority in dewalt stuff man lol and I have tried a lot of my neighbors miluakee tools. The impact driver and hammer drills are way smoother and more stable. Makita has better drills than the dewalts. The dewalt was good enough for me since I do light work with my tools but if I was a contractor, dewalt would give out way before it’s lifetime. Also I chose dewalt cause their battery is more universal and can be used with other tools of dewalt tools. I hated miluakee batteries. The esthetics of it also annoyed me. With that being said the functional purpose outweighs the esthetics. Dewalt is in the lower totem pole in regards to this…. Only hands down tools dewalt has the upper hand in is the table saw dwe7491, planer . Dwe735. Any other tool there’s always something better between Makita and miluakee
@@marlonestrella8105 have you used any of DeWalts latest 20V Max or 12V Xtreme drills and drivers from the last couple of years? They are totally awesome and really ergonomic. A little bit more power than Milwaukee, too, though it doesn't really matter since they both have plenty. I find the grip on Milwaukee tools to be fatter and less comfortable, and the triggers harder to press as well. They both are top dogs but it's easy to see the differences.
C’mon, he’s not forcing you to buy more expensive stuff, because he got it for free, they are cheaper than dewalt, also he’s using them by himself, so it’s also not the case, when somebody says use brand 1 while using brand b by himself. So, pretty normal ads, as for me. By the way, i may be wrong, but if you not a professianal or contractor, just for regular home use there won’t be any dramatical difference.
P.s. I’m personally in team yellow.
P.P.s. anyways, Bosch is better than both of them :)))))
I mean, I would have all Ryobi tools if they were given to me for free (or pretty much any tool series). Personally I started out with Ryobi, but had several issues along the way (some positive things as well).
Drill/Driver = Positive
Hammer drill = died extremely fast
Sawsall = killed two of them
Vacuum = garbage without any power
Circular saw = no power
Multitool = worked great
Miter saw = Very jerky, not accurate and has an interesting start feature (not smooth starting at all)
Eventually after a few too many tools broke down, I had an opportunity to start fresh and bought all Milwaukee. Was it expensive, yes - but two years later. Nothing has broken and power is just much much better.
Mr. Build It.. Nice sponsorship.. I have a lot of Ryobi tools and haven't had a problem with them yet.. Good quality tools that won't break the bank.
The new Ryobi HP line is no joke. I put them up there w/any brand as far as performance. 👍
Ryobi has come a long way, but I need tools that are industrial ready. I'll tell anyone who works with wood, drywall, plastics, thin metals or even gardening that Ryobi as probably your best bet, but when it comes to cutting/drilling through steel and concrete day in day out Milwaukee, Dewalt and Makita are the only way to go.
Some of the smaller brands have a tool here and there that is a solid performer when stacked up against the aforementioned brands, but a 15 minute video doesn't represent the life cycle of a tool. I say this because a lot of people refer to spec sheet data and act as if one tool represents an entire line, and this is just fanboy nonsense. Contractors don't use a select few brands because they look cool, it's because they can handle the constant abuse and not overheat or break internal components.
I was actually waiting for this, i'm looking for a platform and will certenly look into Ryobi. I love Makita but the batteries change a lot and the one fits all is just a great plus on Ryobi. Thnx man. Again.
i suggest a channel called project farm, they do a good job comparing dirrent types of tool and other equipment
@@MistaiRek07 PF is awesome!!
@@MistaiRek07 thnx.
there are way too many tools out there and having only 1 brand of tool makes u look like a "tool" .i have dewalt ryobi and milwaukee on my truck they are good for different reasons !! Gotta mix and match it or u gonna overpay for the same tool just to have ur truck yellow or red !!!
Can wait for ryobi to come out with a roofing coil nail gun like dewalt that will complete my roofing tools by ryobi 👍🏽well put from a new home owner that has to save a few bucks and get the job done
Dewalt for the win I’m not a contractor but they have never failed me in the past. 5 years plus the grips are comfortable also dewalt stuff is becoming more affordable also the older models
They're fine but I definitely wouldn't trade out the Dewalt. For the money, I still think it's worth going with Dewalt.
I like and use Ryobi, they do what I want and work very well, but no the table saw I bought, for that I just bought a DeWalt, I get better precise cuts.
Lmfao. Enjoy the Ryobi guys. Their brand works great for weekend warriors and women. 🤣
I went with Milwaukee M12/18 fuel for the major stuff, and it’s been amazing as expected for the price. But less use stuff I go Ryobi now. Couldn’t keep justifying $200 tool only for stuff I needed for a job or two. Been impressed with the random ope options they have like bug foggers etc lol
I just got their hot glue gun. My wife loves using it with her Girl Scout troop.
@@papirojo4228 the caulk gun, fogger, and chem sprayer just got delivered lol. Who knows what else I’ll end up with
TLDR: “I’m getting paid to say all of this. I’m not allowed to have an opinion about tools”
Ryobi are good tools but they start to get pricey here in uk, sometimes shopping around for a good deal for a little more can buy bosch or makita. Of course it always depends
Yep, Ryobi is spendy too here in Ireland...🙄
I buy the Parkside Performance range... black & red livery, BRUSHLESS and all run on Parksides team X20 battery platform... also they come with a 5 YEAR !! warranty ... the cheaper range (the green tools) come with a 3 year warranty...
You can buy them "bare" too, which makes them very affordable...
😎👍☘️🍺
I’d go Hercules at harbor freight before Ryobi
Always used DeWalt on the job and off, I’ve seen Ryobi on the job, usually in the gang book broken. Now at home for yard work I started using Ryobi 40v tools. Weed whacker, pruner, hedge trimmer and blower. Then my hedge trimmers hand guard broke so I went on Ryobis sight was sent to a company named Gardners website. Pulled up the diagram of the trimmer found the number, ordered the part. Wrong part was delivered. Call talked with customer service they apologized saying the diagram was labeled wrong and she gave me the correct part number, or so she said. Ordered that part NOPE wrong again, so now I have 2 parts I don’t need and was told I would receive a refund for the first part and now I called and told them I want to be refunded for both and I would gladly send the parts back, just send me the label. Make a long story short they stop replying to my emails I got refunded for the first part never for the second emailed them three or four more times and no reply back went to Ryobi‘s corporate website filed a complaint they sent me an email told them what happened on the email never heard a reply. I will never ever buy another Ryobi tool. Dewalt parts, I never have a problem finding
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@@gabejohnson2531 it’s called Social Media, Hater
Only needed to watch the first 19secs of this.
I'm a handyman who has done a tone of projects, Ryobi is very underrated.
(he got sponsored) (it was for money)
Thanks for the video, love the work you’re doing. Ryobi has never let me down either. Keep up the good work man.
I have green and yellow. I work in bathroom renovations and I use Ryobi all the time - the new HP like is pretty amazing
I've been using Ryobi for years. Remodeled a house with them as well and they've never let me down.
Yeah I’m going to need to disagree. For DIYErs there is some tools where you can get away with when using entry level tools like ryobi. I just bought a P325 16 ga nail gun and a p332 18 Brad nailer from ryobi. Had to buy batteries $99 for 2 4amps and it comes with a free tool (I got the work light). This is a very cheap deal being that the two cost about 300$ when a dewalt or a Makita 16 ga finish nailer is like $432 with 1 batter and a charger. Ya for nail guns and work light which isn’t going to be receiving much use or put through too much stress and abuse, it’s perfectly understandable but boy if you want to use it more frequently or if you want to use something dangerous like a tablesaw or mitersaw, going cheap like ryobi is going to not only waste your projects as it’s dependability is very low and inconsistent, but the hazards of the tool being unreliable. I got the ryobi tablesaw which I returned because the blade couldnt remain at a 90degree angle on its arbor. The fence was really flimsy. The stand was so shaky that I always had this fear that the legs would give out… ever since then I convinced myself, you don’t have to go broke by getting the Mercedes’ benz of the tool line but it is for my benefit to save time, money and for my safety by avoiding cheap made tools by ryob and shell out money for real tools that isn’t made with cheap plastic. Ryobi tools is just that, it’s an entry level tool line meant to keep costs down by making its components with cheaper material. You can’t simply justify this on certain tools. I like some of their tools but if I were to choose, going cheap is just ain’t worth it if you weigh in other factors that can cause you frustration and financial implications down the road…. Think medical bills and wasted products
Thank you. Not that Ryobi is terrible . It's just not the same class.
On the table saw, I'm curious which model you had. I have their mid range one from maybe 10 years ago, something like $300, and I find it better than most of the non-portable ones I've used that cost twice as much. the folding "X" stand is perfectly stable and the fence locks in tight even 10 years later.
Over all I find that unless you are stepping up to a true pro grade tool, the Ryobi works just as well for home use at half the price of the "prosumer" grade tools sold in the home centers. Being able to use 20 year old tools interchangeably with new ones on the same batteries is great, and as long as the tool lasts at least half as long as the yellow toll that costs twice as much, you're ahead.
Running on one+ tools for 20 years now, the only tool failure I've had was ni-cad batteries, and one drill that I ran over with my truck. it still works but the battery doesn't lock in because I cracked the housing at the bottom.
Granted, I don't use them every day, but did a fair amount of work with them over the years. Side by side, I think even most pros would be better off buying two ryobi tools to one from a prosumer brand for the same money and having the backup right there on their truck ready to go if they have a failure.
@@johngaltline9933 I had the Rts23 10 inch jobsite table saw with stand. Regarding tools working for others, yes you can get away with working with cheap tools to get by but you have to think of it as quality of the labor and the assurances you get that the service or tool in your hand will not cause issues. Safety being my concern. It’s no argument that ryobi makes their product out of plastic. There are just some stuff you can’t go cheap on… you pay for what you get… if your hand is going to be near a blade that has instability issues, and don’t have components that facilitates safety like a racket pinion fence…. Or at least a stable base to hold the saw in its place… it ain’t worth it… spend the extra hundred or hundreds… your safety is worth every Penny… btw your argument is hey if it works it works right?
Ya so is buying a day old sushi at a gas station. You might get full… you might not even get sick from it… but you willing to risk it?? Lol I seen way too many red flags to convince me to fork over a little bit (within my budget). My dewalt isn’t a sawstop… lol but. It definitely felt better and benefited from upgrading from that ryobi
@@johngaltline9933 if you have time go check out the dewalt DWE7491RS at your local store and jiggle the stand… then compare it to the ryobi rts23… then look at the components… it’s safety features… then look at the quality and applications you can do with one versus the other… there’s no comparisons…. The dewalt can accept dado sets, I don’t think the ryobi can. And even if it did, I would not put my hand near that thing no way
@@marlonestrella8105 I just checked and mine is the BTS 21 model. I bought it specifically because it was the sturdiest model for sale at any of the stores local to me after checking all of them. The price wasn’t the reason I bought it, the fact that it was the best tool available without stepping up to a $2000+ tool was.
I find the rack and pinion fences to be a hassle that makes jobs harder with no payoff since I’m going to have to take the time to make sure the fence is straight anyway on any precision work and it doesn’t matter if it is a millimeter off on rough work.
I’ve seen nothing in my use of the saw that suggests it is any less safe to use than any of the dozens of other job site, free standing, and cabinet saws I’ve used with the exception of the SawStop for obvious reasons. Granted I tend to treat my tools like I want to keep them and not just throw them about like a sack of trash, so it is possible other folks wouldn’t think the build quality is up to snuff.
I have used the ryobi for small datos but I wouldn’t trust any job site saw for that if we’re being honest. A portable router does the job better and safer if you don’t have a full size table saw with an arbor made for the stress
In their hand tools ryobi does use lower grade plastic than some others in the prosumer market, but it is plenty strong enough for most folks uses and will not break under normal use. For anyone actually looking for a true professional tool built to the highest standards, dewalt, Milwaukee, ridged, Mikita, and the rest are seen as just as much disposable garbage as ryobi is
Also a big fan of Ryobi tools, they are the market leaders in Australia and live up to the job, more and more tradies (Contractors) are using them also!
They take a beating, and the only one i have had fail on me is the pressure washer. (full refund)
Thanks for sharing this! I’m team yellow but if I was sponsored I would take ryobi in a heart beat haha
Wish they would go to slide batteries.
I've been using Ryobi for years: I wanted something where I could use the same battery for multiple tools. It's worked out well. I've had my Ryobi lawn mower for almost ten years--it's fantastic. Same with the drills and circular saws. That said, I do have a few other tools that I use, but I seem to always go back to my Ryobi. I know they aren't perfect and there are people that are fanatics for other brands, but they work for me.
you don’t have to defend what you use. there is always somebody that isn’t going to be happy. thanks for sharing this and many of your videos! keep on doing what you are doing, i love it! whatever gets the job done! #courageandsweat
I love my Ryobi tools. That is all I have and the best thing is the battery will work with older tools and future tools. Ryobi will always keep the same battery platform to work in any future tool they develop and I also use the 40 volt tools too.
Ryobi is more expensive here in the UK. But if you weren't sponsor led you'd still be on DeWalt... I myself use anything my price range could cover
This really hits home with me. I had someone give me a really hard time for my tools told me to stop wasting my money on "toys" because I didn't buy DeWalt. I had 2 options buy a cheap tool and build or get a different hobby. I built my kid a giant treehouse with those cheap tools some of them are even black and decker. they have lasted for over 5 years of moderate use.
^^ what he said! If you have the skills you can build great looking projects with bare cheap tools you don’t need fancy tools at that point it’s just an ego thing.
@@Stwarrior23 not necessarily… safety is also a factor you got to think about. I’m not much for putting down anyone who decides to use cheaper tools which probably wouldn’t be used on a day to day bases. Wasting money on expensive tool line when you aren’t going to use it after 3 uses is a mistake I made with dewalt lol, but I encountered safety issues with some of the cheaper brands like ryobi and rigid where safety is paramount. Table saw I bought from ryobi was a big issue for me as I have stated in a thread in this forum about my experience on how it was shaky, the blade didn’t stay still in its Arbor, the fence was flimsy thst it gave me off angled cuts…. The thing was so poorly designed that one has to ask how it got past quality control when this got shipped out? I asked other if they had the same experience and it was something that ryobi had problems with long before… I ended up returning it. Lucky Home Depot had a bunch of dumb people who didn’t ask why I returned it. There is some tools you can get away with when you go cheap, but for tools that you rely heavily upon, lol nah you better fork over the extra $… it’s not an “ego” thing… it’s using your brain and logic
I have to disagree with the safety issues. They all have to be built to safety standards and all my tools have been plenty safe. Now you have to make sure to replace the tool when they break or wear out(which happens sooner) but otherwise all cheaper tools have the same (standard) safety features as expensive ones.
@@ShaneGulley there’s plenty of videos of safety issues on some of ryobi products man. I witnessed two of them myself with the tablesaw I actually purchased and the mitersaw my neighbor had. Like I said, just do your researc
@@ShaneGulley here…
ruclips.net/video/RJCLL50RvEQ/видео.html
I’m team lime green. I think it makes sense for you to be using ryobi. You both have the same target audience the diy homeowner hobbyist. Not the general contractor.
Their new stuff is really surprising. I’m a makita and Festool guy personally, but Ryobi that is out now would have been perfect for me when starting out. When are they going to send you the new track saw to replace tryout kreg? Spoiler, the kreg riving knife is way better than ryobis attempt.
Milwaukee, Dewalt, makita, ridgid then ryobi. They’re cheaper for a reason just my two cents
Just made a lateral move in the last week to Ryobi as well. Got into the Craftsman line, which was solid, but so limited. Their line wasn't really releasing anything new or even close to Ryobi. Not to mention the cost. This only solidifies and supports my choice. Great take 👍🏽
Have had Ryobi drills/sander/buffer/polisher and hedge trimmer for >7 years for work around my home and know that each piece is reliable. When Hurricane Ian hit, none of the yard/tree/shrub contractors were interested in small (½ acre) jobs. So, over the past 9 days, this small framed female (w/gloves & glasses) and her TeamRyobi-chain saws, hedge trimmers and power lopper have tackled a large oak that split, many feet of branches, bushes, borders, palms, shrubs, debris & fencing all WITHOUT fail! We (TeamRyobi & I) have kept up with the others in my neighborhood. With power restored I am able to work >8 hours straight. I give out - not my Ryobi tools. Brilliant cordless/interchangable battery system.
Not dogging the decision, ryobi makes some decentish tools. Appreciate the candor.
I use to work for the Big Box store HD and I enjoyed using Ryobi and Ridgid tools personally. I bought a 5 pcs set of Ridgid. Another good way to not break the bank is check the deals the big box store offers as well, helps a ton when getting tools. Mr. Build it, Keep up the good work I enjoy all your videos been watching every one that has come out for a while now and seen some of your old ones as well.
I switched over exclusively to Ryobi a few years ago as well after I found it too costly and yard to find a replacement battery for my Makita stuff. I'm a home owner, not a contractor and they perform well, especially for the price.
Oh yea no doubt these will work fine for homeowners, but for someone that works in construction ryobi aren't on mikatas, Dewalt, Milwaukies level.
ive personally never picked up a Ryobi tool in my life. i use Milwaukee everyday. both M12 and M18, and I dont see myself ever switching to anything else. im a Plumber and ive been on projects where some trades had Ryobi tools and tbh there is a stereotype when it comes to people with Ryobi tools and that lack of workmanship and professionalism. ive watched your channel for a while now and i think that from a homeowners persepective, nothing can beat Ryobi just because of the cost. when it comes to "professional tradesmen" using Ryobi ive seen nothing but bad things. their work isnt up to par with other trades and they lack professionalism. homeowners notice what tools you are using and ive had customers talk about the brand of tool that they see others using and their quality of work with them. in the field Milwaukee, Dewalt, Makita and Rigid are the big brands that people see as professional. nothing against Ryobi. they are great for homeowners and DIYers but the other brands are just better investment from a professional standpoint.
Remember there's also the difference between the 60$ drill and a 2AH and the actually kinda nice HP Tools with a 6AH
I too started with the Yellow tools. They were good... Then I bought som Ryobi when they were Blue because they were cheaper. They were good as well. Then, Ryobi changed from Nicaragua batteries to Lithium and they would still fit in my old tools. Even better... I still have a few of the old blue tools that still work great but a lot of their newer Green tools. Love them a lot... Don’t see any reason to switch but have had a few Milwaukee pieces over the years that I liked but gifted them to my son-in-law as he is a Milwaukee fan...
"Nicaragua batteries" ... 🙄😂👍
I started collecting tools maybe a year ago today. Fortunately at this time, the One+HP platform was really improving and the newest models of different tools are overtaking previous models. The usual tools like the recip, impact, and driver make my jobs easy. I’ve even gotten some miscellaneous tools such as the pole pump and the grease gun. They’re job specific but damn do they get the job done. I’m not all about having the highest numbers. I’ll take ryobi 10/10 times
As a homeowner, not sponsored by anyone... I've been on the Ryobi platform for many years, all the tools work with all the batteries, 'nuff said... no complaints at all.
well that's true for all cordless platforms. it would be ideal to have one battery for all platforms then you can cherry pick the best tools for your home. Also it would probably force the tool companies to produce better tools as you are not locked in to one platform.
All brands have their upsides and downsides. They all fail and they all perform. That being said, I have had more problems with Ryobi than most any other brand. It was a silly move to dump Dewalt. I like to keep a mix of different brands because that is really the best way to go. It is always suspect when someone is "loyal" to one brand. It just doesn't make any sense especially when one makes a great saw and the other makes a great impact wrench as an example.
Loyalty with cordless power tools are your batteries. It would be nice if there was one battery to connect to all. I've been stuck with Ryobi for 18 years since they went cordless, I have a few Dewalt tools, but the brunt of it is Ryobi and it's been problem free from the jump. But I would love some Makita and Milwaukee tools, because Ryobi aren't up to snuff with some tools. but I can't justify more battery platforms and chargers. For me my loyalty is held at 18v cordless gun point.
@@cameranmanner4701 Adapters are your friend. Just have to know their limitations.
30 years in building and if it works use it - broke a DeWalt drill on a heavy construction site, grabbed a Black and Decker to just get the day done and used it on heavy construction for another 5 years - If it works use it.
I've been using Ryobi since I bought my house back in 2008. My first tool was their weed (whacker) trimmer. 14 years later and the thing still runs like a champ. I too have an arsenal of Ryobi tools. Haters be damned, you can't beat the price and quality. I'm now swapping out older tools for their new HP line. The new 1/2 inch impact is words better than the previous model. AND... they have another, more power impact that can bust over 1000 ft lbs. RYOBI ALL DAY LONG.
If someone is hatin', it's usually a jealousy thing.
As a Industrial maintenance technician the 1/2 impact wrench (P262) 1/4 impact driver (PBLID01B) I would recommend.
The 1/2 drill I struggle to drill through a aluminum block the 3/8 impact wrench could not remove 1/2 bolts or nuts I was a bit disappointed.
I have been flown in to do 2 jobs that I "didn't need any tools" to do.
Now I ask what kind of tools I'll be working with. Every time I got going, I had to swap a Ryobi battery.
I switched from Makita to Bosch in 2009, because we have a Menards in my small harbor town and nothing else. I have added some M12 and M18 over the years, but I NEVER use them outside of their M12 inflator and M18 caulk gun.
Oh... and I use EGO for landscaping and jobsite rapid dust relocation.
Hey! I am on the Dewalt 20v line, which I think is awesome. However, I'm super thankful for you tackling this subject. I agree with you 100%. You "DO NOT NEED Dewalt" to make amazing projects. Im always telling people this. If you can save the $$ do it.
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I've recently went the Ryobi route and I am impressed with the quality for such a low price! I'm currently 8 tools in and will definitely expand my collection. Lol what's your "guys" number...I'll wear the flag and promote all day!!!
Ryobi releases a lot of tools. With very specific purposes. I personally run Makita and Milwaukee, but a have a good number of specific Ryobi tools that do the specific job right.
I personally haven’t used their HP stuff but power always seemed lacking like for saws and drills (only used old Ryobi) maybe I should try again.
Ryobi is perfect for the homeowner, situational for construction workers.
That is exactly how I take on projects. Friends and family ask me how do I know how to do the stuff I do? I tell them I'm not afraid to fail. Thanks for the video. I also have Ryobi tools and Ridged tools and Ego tools. I like battery stuff.
Ego has some damn good lawn yard gear. Mower, chain saw are best for homeowners I've used.
I was doing the same first starting out with Dewalt drill drivers and expanding my Dewalt tool collection as time and honey do lists come and go. But DeWalt did something that didn't make sense and moved from 18v to 20v formats. WHAT? What is the difference between staying with Dewalt at 20v and changing tool colors? No difference at all. If I were going to stay with Dewalt at 20v or changing colors to Ryobi whose tools no matter how old still fit the 18v format but with higher amp hour batteries at the same voltage. So now I've made the transition still using my Dewalt drill drivers but enhanced use with all of the 18v Ryobi impact guns, 18ga 18v nailer, 18v jigsaw, 18v air inflator for my hand truck wheels, riding mower wheels, trailer wheels, golf cart wheels, air compressor wheels at prices that I can afford. The Ryobi tools is a beautiful line of cost effective and consumer friendly & reliable partner of getting on with life.
The Ryobi HP line is solid and I'm a Milwaukee guy, but I also have several DeWalt and non-HP Ryobi tools.
I have been using Ryobi since the blue days. I have never had any complaints or failures. I did wear out my original blue NiCad set and moved to the 18+ set's since they came out and have never had a complaint. I actually sold my DeWalt tools as I don't use either for work, and didn't really like the weight of the DeWalts compared to Ryobi. Also, Ryobi had so many tools available for the price it's great. I also like I can get on average 3x the battery AMP Hrs with Ryobi than I can with DeWalt/Milwaukee and Cobalt etc....
Here in Germany, Ryobi tools are not much cheaper than "premium tools". Some cost the same, some even more than better ones. I bought a starter set back then and individual tools plus imitation batteries. It was OK and I renovated for 3 years, now some are really worn out. The original batteries also cost the same as those from Bosch, Metabo, Makita etc. I am now gradually replacing the tools.
With the pricing strategy that I see in the US, Ryobi really makes sense... here in Germany I understand the haters
I can buy 10 Ryobi tools for the price of 4 DeWalt tools. I can also use the batteries I've been using for the past 5 years. And with proper care, which costs no money and no time, they will last as much, if not more, as any other premium brand.
It's just a name obsession some people have that compells them to spend more.
I'm a general contractor by trade, and a union drywaller before that. DeWalt males up 80-90% of my tools but I gave Ryobi a try. they're good for the money, especially because I got 40% off, BUT THEY DO NOT COMPARE TO DEWALT. Longevity, reliability, battery tech etc... DeWalt is superior and I would never use Ryobi as my primary tools for work. That's not to say they are bad tools, because they aren't.
When it comes to cordless tools, I'm a Ryobi & Rigid user. Why, because when black Friday hits at the Depot, you can get some outrageous deals on both lines, the others not so much. My impacts, jigsaws, circular and a few others are primarily Ryobi & Rigid. But, and this is a huge but, Ryobi cannot keep up when it comes to the more industrial tools. I had a Ryobi 12 sliding miter saw (corded), it worked okay, but not for fine finish work. So I have the DWS779 12" miter saw (cuts like a champ), I have the Bosch 10" table saw (works great), and, believe it or not, I have the Diamond Back 10" tile saw from Harbor Freight. . . talk about a magnificent tile saw. For pneumatics, I use Milwaukee, Hitachi, Porter Cable, Bostitch, with the newest addition, a Wen roofing nailer which works beyond expectation and was only $100. I recently purchased the Ryobi 40v weedeater and jet blower and both of those tools work beyond expectation. I didn't much care for the Ryobi router or the sander. But they do work.
Ryobi has a great line of cordless hand tools, but the quality of the bigger boy tools just isn't there yet. I did have the opportunity to try the new Harbor Freight Hercules 12" sliding miter saw. I ran it side by side next to my DWS779, and it was a beast. Very nice saw.
@Mr. Build it I don't get why people can't let you pick your Brand. Its like the Ford vs Chevy debacle. Just cause a guy is working with an in house brand like Ryobi (Home Depot) or kobalt (Lowe's) or CRAFTSMAN (SEARS/KMART later sold to Lowe's) it's like saying someone isn't a mechanic if they don't use Snap On. At the end of the day who cares what color it is or who's name is on it as long as the end user likes it that's what matters. NGL I switched from Ryobi to DeWalt less fatigue for me. But that's my opinion and my choice
Ryobi is okay but you can't beat DeWalt Ergonomics and also how compact they are. For me it's a comfort thing, plus Dewalt is great and proven quality. Was shopping for tools today and bought the m12 Fuel Milwaukee 4 piece kit. Second choice was Makita and Dewalt. Looked at Ryobi but their tools are too bulky. The price is good but their tools feel clunky. Don't get me started about Kobalt. Their XTR line is huge as well.
I purchased my first Ryobi tool when my expensive DeWalt screw gun failed failed 3+ decades ago in order just to finish a Job cheaply... 43 Ryobi tools later including all my all OPE tools I still have my fi
hammer drill. 👍🏻👍🏻
I’ve been using Ryobi as a DIY’er for 10 years. I use them on a weekly basis. I’ve never had to warranty or replace anything. I have, however, replaced 2 of my Milwaukee batteries. 🤷🏻♂️ Someone give be a legitimate argument against Ryobi and I will listen. Because most of what I hear is by people who’ve never actually used them. They see the cheap price tag and turn their nose up.
I’ve built furniture, play sets, remodeled part of a house, assembled equipment and even done mechanic work with them. Not only have none of them except broken, but they don’t even get hot when I use them really hard.
Milwakee is better
I have thousands of dollars of Ryobi stuff. - I'm not sure I'll spend another dime with them.
Recently I purchased a crosscut whipser mower. Loved every moment of it. Unfortunately, it broke within weeks of having it. some type of controller electrical issue (manufacturing defect.)
Because it was outside of the Home Depot warranty period, I had to get Ryobi involved. This means that TTI is involved not so much Ryobi because Ryobi will say "sorry, once TTI the RLC has it, its up to them" ---- That is problem number one by the way.
It spent one month at Home Depot and they figured they couldn't fix it. It then spent 6 days short of 90 days at the RCL with parts that were back ordered not to show up until March which would be 5 months after the RCL got the mower and 6 months since I sent it to Home Depot for repair.
I spent days arguing with TTI. This was absolutely abhorrent. Ryobi was hands off, said they can't do anything about it.
Long and short: The brand new lawn mower failed. It took 3 months to get answers and if I didn't push would have been over 5 months. Ryobi themselves couldn't care less what their repair side was doing.
Because of this, as my Ryobi eqt. fails, I will be switching to something else. I will never again spend a dime on Ryobi stuff.
Cheap tools, breaking tools and customer service that couldnt care less, repair houes that couldnt care less.... this is a common "death rattle" of a company. If this place isn't turned around soon, Ryobi will be the new Harbor Freight of tools and they'll slowly be gone.
I have about 20 Ryobi tools and 2 Milwaukee and 1 Makita. All for lawn works and home renovation purposes. Are they superior compare to Dewalt? Absolutely far from NOT. But they 100% didn't brake my bank and still do a good job for an DIYer.
People forget that Ryobi, Rigid and Milwaukee are all owned by TTI.
I dumped most of my Hilti and Milwaukee for my Ryobi.
When my shit breaks I swap it at Home Depot no questions asked (Many times, even past me 3 year warranty)
I can't be down tools for weeks!
Thank you for you honesty. I am just a homeowner who want to do home improvement and i am just a beginner and limit budget, i also decide to go with ryobi too
As a person who has many Ryobi tools, most are good tools, the problem is the batteries, my 1.8amp hitachi lasts longer than my 4 amp ryobi one when used in just the drill, my Hitachi drill has a more ergonomic handle in comparison to the Ryobi drill. I have the Ryobi 8" chop saw, and the bevel guage keeps getting filled with sawdust, so when i need to do a 45 degree cut, i need to clean it out first. So if I would do it again, I wouldn't buy Ryobi again, I will replace them with DeWalt or Hikoki or Milwaukee.
This dude 1st said he only switch to Ryobi because they sponsor him. Then basically saying only the new HP Ryobi line is worth getting and then comparing the 5 piece $600 Dewalt set isn’t worth getting when the 5 piece $200 Ryobi set is, is hilarious. The 5 piece Ryobi For $200 isn’t the hp line. It’s the straight garbage line. I don’t know this guy, I don’t know why he popped up in my feed but he came off as a sell out to whoever pays and will give fake reviews. Maybe I’m wrong but this being my 1st video of him leaves a bad impression. And I personally use Ryobi for home use.
I'm on makita but i started off with ryobi. unfortunately i didn't have that positive of an experience with them. bought a (i think 12v) cordless drill that, even with a full charge, couldn't even turn a screw into wood. bought a hammer drill used for some rock demolition at work, and the trigger failed after a few hours, causing the tool to stay on even with the trigger released. decided to spend a bit more on makita, and have been with them ever since. never had a single makita tool break down after 8 years, and i've used my makita drill for mixing cement (where it gets super hot, which is not ideal), as a polisher, left them out in the rain and summer sun, used my circular saw for wood, plastic, and metal, had a grinder that dropped 10-12 ft and still had no issues..... so for me personally, i've had a good experience with makita. i tried dewalt once recently - bought a brand new $600 table saw, plugged it in, and the power button didn't work. saw wouldn't stay on. literally had to drive 30 min back to return it. left a bad taste in my mouth for dewalt, unfortunately. poor quality control to sell a $600 brand new tool and have it not even turn on properly.
I'll never buy another Ryobi again. I have 5(!) failed batteries, one 18v and four 40v. They have an infamous "sleep" issue and their charger will no longer charge. Some of their tools are fine, but if their power source is constantly failing, it gets old... fast. Maybe they've solved the problem within the last two years since I've bought one of their batteries, but I ain't going back.
I am slowly converting my Harbor Freight corded tools to Ryobi cordless. Yes I’m a budget minded average Joe DIYer. The level and frequency of work I do with my tools does not justify PRO quality tooling. But by all means To each his own.
I just order the drill and impact driver combo cause of the battery 2 battery and charger with a carrying bag combo including the free sander so I definitely got a deal and added a 3/8 impact wrench, couldn’t help myself but also snagged a pressure washer
All because they are green… I know it’s dumb as shit but the colors is what grabs me it’s why I have the green Daytona jack lol