Another use for this is applying windshield urethane. This stuff is like pushing thick mud through a pencil hole. Good luck doing that with a manual gun. Tried it once. Took two men 45+ minutes to lay down 20' of urethane going 6" at a time because our hands were so sore. Borrowee this gun from a friend, took 5 minutes to do the same job. Well work it. Prices are all over the place on these. All the way from $50(Home Depot) to $120 online. Do some shopping around. Sometimes Home Depot offers a free tool if you buy two batteries. So, you can get two 6 amp batteries plus this tool for around $100. Well worth it if you need extra batteries for other tools.
LOL..I was watching this video to remind myself how to use it. I couldn't pull the plunger back out once I put the caulk tube in. Sure enough it exploded, just like the guy said it did to him!! Ugh. but thankfully I had some mineral spirits and it cleaned it up pretty good. First time I ever knew these tubes could explode since I have only used it once. Thanks for the heads up
Let me give you a tip! Cut the tip straight without 45 degrees or any angle and you will get perfect caulk and you can change direction without stopping or making mess.
Get it! If you are doing full rooms a few times a week... It'll make your life so much easier. I don't even have to use my finger or a wet rag/sponge. Perfect bead every time. I love mine and don't care when they talk sh*t...
Lol same thing happened to me. I punctured the seal on my caulk and it still seeped through the back all over the plunger and push rod. Other than that, for $40 it’s a winner to me. I’ve since purchased the Milwaukee m12 and even the rigid, both are higher quality and all, but I find myself still using the Ryobi.
I too have the Ryobi and was curious......do u get better speed control with m12 or Ridgid one vs the Ryobi...even on slow that Ryobi kicks out alot of caulk and is kinda heavy?
Yeah, cleaning it was the worst! I considered the M12 version at the time, but it was 3X the price. I needed it right away and my local HD only had the Ryobi in stock so it was an easy decision. I think the Ridgid came out after I bought this one anyway, so it wasn't in the running.
@@jonspitzley2801 better everything with the Milwaukee m12. I bought mine on a special buy from online Home Depot $129 with a charger, bag, and 4.0XC battery. The rigid is only a slight upgrade as far as speed control and consistency, but is much lighter, smaller foot print, and feels better in hand.
Thanks, great job! On my "Soap Box" moment first: Very well done video review. Dialog preparation before recording is evident here. (I'm guessing that you had a few retakes to keep the continuity flowing) Lighting and audio very good. And thank you for NOT HAND HOLDING THE RECORDING DEVICE AND WAVING ALL OVER THE PLACE! Far too many You Tube DIYers put content on the site that have no clue how to produce a video. If a video DIY begins with the "waving the camera device all over", I just stop it and move on. OK, now to the review. You made great points on the pros/cons. I have a tool chest full of Ryobi 18v cordless tools. I consider them to be home owner DIY functional but at the lower end quality of the top cordless tool brands available, thus less expensive. I am looking very closely at upgrading to all Milwaukie or DeWalt. But, you point out in the video very succinctly, that this Ryobi tool is affordably priced. I found it at home Depot for $49.00. I have a project on right now that needs to get finished quickly, so it is off to Home Depot to get this tool and wait on dropping $400 to $500 on upgrades for awhile!
I just have to say.. when people see you pull this thing out on a job, they all laugh. As in- "That's something only a homeowner would use on a weekend diy project" BUT! I do a ton of baseboard trim, chair railing, windows and doors, etc etc etc... Once they see it used properly, they all change their filthy attitude and ask to borrow it... 🤣. It's not for everything, and it takes some getting used to, but it will absolutely make your life easier. I love it, and yes I am a professional contractor. Would be cool if they paid me for this... But I 100% honestly love it. Like I said, it's a bit unwieldy and not for everything, but once you get the hang of how to use it, you will cut 2/3 out of the normal time..
I have this and am not overly impressed. Two issues: it does tend to explode the back of tubes because the barrel doesn't hold tubes straight! As soon as there's any pressure it rides the back of the tube upwards. Second: it takes too long to wind up after trigger pull, it's not responsive enough, making you have a big blob at the beginning of your bead. It's compounded by the fact that the lowest setting still puts out a lot of material.
I haven't had any blowouts after that first one, but I've been a lot more careful to center the tubes each time I install one. I'd say my biggest complaint is also that the lowest setting is still pretty fast. Hopefully they fixed that with the newer PCL901 model.
Sure, everything’s fantastic, it doesn’t work for Lock Tight Ultimate construction adhesive although I have the $74.95 caulk gun from Home Depot. It’s slow for Plastic Roofing Cement. Maybe I’ll go buy the Bosch caulk gun.
Mine is currently not usable because a caulk tube exploded in the rear and caulk got on the track and when it was pulled back to remove the tube the call entered the inside of the green part at the back and it completely stuck not..I cannot get the track to move.
I caught mine pretty soon when it happened to me. Some definitely got into the gearbox, but I worked it back and forth a whole bunch immediately after cleaning what I could, and it works fine now. You might want to try opening the housing and seeing if there's a big glob you can easily unstick.
I've had this guy for a while now, went to use it this morning and as soon as i put a battery in the motor starts running 🤷♂️ it doesn't feed the rail though until i squeeze thr trigger. I was going to return it until I saw the revised model has a plastic snout instead of metal 😢
Thank you for the review, have you had any follow issues with it exploding from the back? I need to purchase one but I'm seeing the same reviews. Also, do you recommend Ryobi saws? I am looking to get power tools and would like a brand where I can use the batteries interchangeably. Thanks!
I haven't had problems with it blowing out the back since that first time. I think it may have been because it was around 45°F outside and the caulk wasn't flowing easily. You might still have that problem with thicker adhesives, or if you don't get a really good puncture on the seal prior to dispensing caulk. Otherwise, I think this is a great gun, definitely worth it!
Oh, and here's my review of the Ryobi 18V 7-1/4" brushless saw: ruclips.net/video/Xp0tHhFtOwc/видео.html They have a new HP version out now too, but I haven't used that one.
@@DoresoomReviews I had a major blow out on my first try… you mentioned that it was a nightmare to clean out. But could you tell me HOW to clean it up?!?
Yes I got the same problem using this. I thing you must be aware at is the mess it leaves after the tube is emptied. The plunger is not sturdy and you end up with a very messy end. Work around I did is to change the plunger with a larger diameter and it worked fine since.
Make sure you have a large enough opening cut on the front of the tube, and that you have a good puncture of the inner foil seal. The only time I've really had issues with caulk or adhesive coming out the back of the tube is for old caulk that has some dried bits at the front of the tube, or for very thick adhesives. The solution I found for both was to cut a wider opening at the tip.
Sadly, I have not had success with this tool First one glued up completely with spill age at the plunger end. Still, I bought a second one…..same problem
There are two versions of this caulk gun that Ryobi makes now. If you have this version, the plunger should be able to be pulled back any time you aren't actively pulling the trigger. I'm not sure for the new version. You may need to engage the trigger lock to pull back the plunger, but I'm not sure.
It's not operator error! This thing has ruptured several tubes because of the way it pushes up the back of the tube and puts load on the housing. Bad pusher design.
@@DoresoomReviews I have learned to wrap the pusher end with duct tape for each new cylinder. It doesn’t happen if you grip the cylinder while dispensing. Higher viscosity materials aggravate the issue.
Hey - but I can't quite believe there's no large-tube size to go on there. 28-32 OZ vs 9-10.5 OZ. For my usual Loctite PL, that's $3.50 vs $7.80 a tube so you can see the savings.
Wow, that is a huge savings if you're using a lot of adhesive. I think Ryobi figures most DIYers won't need that extra capacity. They'd have to have a longer push rod, and it would be even bulkier if they allowed for the larger tube sizes.
I haven't seen this one in their deals list for BF 2020, but it's usually included in the "Buy two batteries for $99, get a free tool" deals. However, it's on the lower end of the cost range for the free tool offerings, so I usually pick something else.
I've looked at those in the store, and I'm sure they would be great for high production, out in the open work, but man that thing is bulky-just not going to fit in a lot of places that I normally need a caulk gun for. I think I'd be reaching for my manual gun the vast majority of times. It's one of those Ryobi tools I'm on the fence about.
Yeah, it's great with no obstructions around. I couldn't fit it in the 10" wide gap between my basement stairs and the wall to do the baseboards there though.
As usual with mid-range gadgets, the engineers behind them never try the gadgets themselves. The on off button and the speed knob on the side do not coincide with the reversal when you release the shutter button. Completely idiotic not to have the speed in the trigger so you can accelerate to catch up with the gap in the reversal. If you have a low speed set and run short strings, it takes a frustratingly long time.
I agree, it can take a while to ramp back up if you're doing shorter runs. However, I like being able to get a consistent speed without having to worry about trigger control. It would be nice if they made it a variable speed trigger and kept the separate speed adjustment dial so you could set the max speed for the variable speed trigger if you wanted.
I don't like it I can qualk faster than that it's pointless to me I can qualk 2500 sqaure foot house in a day by myself but maybe good for people that don't really like qualking that just have a few things to qualk around the house but it would actually slow me down painting brand new homes I do high definition qualking and move fast anyways
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Another use for this is applying windshield urethane. This stuff is like pushing thick mud through a pencil hole. Good luck doing that with a manual gun. Tried it once. Took two men 45+ minutes to lay down 20' of urethane going 6" at a time because our hands were so sore. Borrowee this gun from a friend, took 5 minutes to do the same job. Well work it. Prices are all over the place on these. All the way from $50(Home Depot) to $120 online. Do some shopping around. Sometimes Home Depot offers a free tool if you buy two batteries. So, you can get two 6 amp batteries plus this tool for around $100. Well worth it if you need extra batteries for other tools.
LOL..I was watching this video to remind myself how to use it. I couldn't pull the plunger back out once I put the caulk tube in. Sure enough it exploded, just like the guy said it did to him!! Ugh. but thankfully I had some mineral spirits and it cleaned it up pretty good. First time I ever knew these tubes could explode since I have only used it once. Thanks for the heads up
Excellent review, no others had mentioned the lack of drip
Let me give you a tip! Cut the tip straight without 45 degrees or any angle and you will get perfect caulk and you can change direction without stopping or making mess.
Definitely want to pick one up now, I do trim work daily, but of course keep a standard gun nearby for closets and ladder work. Awesome review!
Get it! If you are doing full rooms a few times a week... It'll make your life so much easier. I don't even have to use my finger or a wet rag/sponge. Perfect bead every time. I love mine and don't care when they talk sh*t...
Great video on this guy! I have one NIB for future use, but never have I seen this in use. Great tips throughout!
Definitely is going to get one. Hate the wasted and leftover caulk
Lol same thing happened to me. I punctured the seal on my caulk and it still seeped through the back all over the plunger and push rod. Other than that, for $40 it’s a winner to me. I’ve since purchased the Milwaukee m12 and even the rigid, both are higher quality and all, but I find myself still using the Ryobi.
I too have the Ryobi and was curious......do u get better speed control with m12 or Ridgid one vs the Ryobi...even on slow that Ryobi kicks out alot of caulk and is kinda heavy?
Yeah, cleaning it was the worst! I considered the M12 version at the time, but it was 3X the price. I needed it right away and my local HD only had the Ryobi in stock so it was an easy decision. I think the Ridgid came out after I bought this one anyway, so it wasn't in the running.
@@jonspitzley2801 better everything with the Milwaukee m12. I bought mine on a special buy from online Home Depot $129 with a charger, bag, and 4.0XC battery. The rigid is only a slight upgrade as far as speed control and consistency, but is much lighter, smaller foot print, and feels better in hand.
@@DoresoomReviews took me an hour to clean that damn thing lol! But hey, $40 like I said it was a winner for me!
@@treebossmike8818 thxs for the info 👍
Thanks, great job! On my "Soap Box" moment first: Very well done video review. Dialog preparation before recording is evident here. (I'm guessing that you had a few retakes to keep the continuity flowing) Lighting and audio very good. And thank you for NOT HAND HOLDING THE RECORDING DEVICE AND WAVING ALL OVER THE PLACE! Far too many You Tube DIYers put content on the site that have no clue how to produce a video. If a video DIY begins with the "waving the camera device all over", I just stop it and move on. OK, now to the review. You made great points on the pros/cons. I have a tool chest full of Ryobi 18v cordless tools. I consider them to be home owner DIY functional but at the lower end quality of the top cordless tool brands available, thus less expensive. I am looking very closely at upgrading to all Milwaukie or DeWalt. But, you point out in the video very succinctly, that this Ryobi tool is affordably priced. I found it at home Depot for $49.00. I have a project on right now that needs to get finished quickly, so it is off to Home Depot to get this tool and wait on dropping $400 to $500 on upgrades for awhile!
LOL, just don't watch my videos from 5+ years ago! I've learned a lot about lighting/audio/tripods/not rambling since then! 😆
I just have to say.. when people see you pull this thing out on a job, they all laugh. As in-
"That's something only a homeowner would use on a weekend diy project"
BUT! I do a ton of baseboard trim, chair railing, windows and doors, etc etc etc...
Once they see it used properly, they all change their filthy attitude and ask to borrow it... 🤣.
It's not for everything, and it takes some getting used to, but it will absolutely make your life easier. I love it, and yes I am a professional contractor. Would be cool if they paid me for this... But I 100% honestly love it.
Like I said, it's a bit unwieldy and not for everything, but once you get the hang of how to use it, you will cut 2/3 out of the normal time..
Damn, It's so cheap ! 90€ back here in Europe (France)
Nice review, thanks !
Thanks for the review. Definitely gonna perfect for my job.
I have this and am not overly impressed. Two issues: it does tend to explode the back of tubes because the barrel doesn't hold tubes straight! As soon as there's any pressure it rides the back of the tube upwards. Second: it takes too long to wind up after trigger pull, it's not responsive enough, making you have a big blob at the beginning of your bead. It's compounded by the fact that the lowest setting still puts out a lot of material.
I haven't had any blowouts after that first one, but I've been a lot more careful to center the tubes each time I install one. I'd say my biggest complaint is also that the lowest setting is still pretty fast. Hopefully they fixed that with the newer PCL901 model.
@@DoresoomReviewsI can’t believe it’s $40 in the US. I bought one yesterday in Australia and it cost $129!! We get ripped off for some things here!
@@rubyredjeans This is all to do with the currency exchange rates.
i had one and the gears stripped out on it, its the only ryobi tool i have ever regretted/hated
This tool used to be blue. It was the P310 but when it became green it is now P310G. This tools been around for awhile.
Yeah, it's been around a while. Thought I'd give it a review anyway since I had one.
@@DoresoomReviews Yup, good job on the review too.
Sure, everything’s fantastic, it doesn’t work for Lock Tight Ultimate construction adhesive although I have the $74.95 caulk gun from Home Depot. It’s slow for Plastic Roofing Cement. Maybe I’ll go buy the Bosch caulk gun.
Are you sure you have the P310G model I reviewed? The newer PLC901 is the $79 version.
@@DoresoomReviews It's the PLC901 and yes it was $79 something
@@DoresoomReviews Thanks
Thanks for the demo and info, have a great day
This was a great video. Thanks for showcasing this. It will help me speed up my job.
Glad it was helpful!
Just bend the puncture wire inward slightly and it will stay in place.
Good point!
Mine is currently not usable because a caulk tube exploded in the rear and caulk got on the track and when it was pulled back to remove the tube the call entered the inside of the green part at the back and it completely stuck not..I cannot get the track to move.
I caught mine pretty soon when it happened to me. Some definitely got into the gearbox, but I worked it back and forth a whole bunch immediately after cleaning what I could, and it works fine now.
You might want to try opening the housing and seeing if there's a big glob you can easily unstick.
I've had this guy for a while now, went to use it this morning and as soon as i put a battery in the motor starts running 🤷♂️ it doesn't feed the rail though until i squeeze thr trigger. I was going to return it until I saw the revised model has a plastic snout instead of metal 😢
Small magnet for the seal puncture tool?
Good idea.
Thanks I'm off to buy one now!
Thank you for the review, have you had any follow issues with it exploding from the back? I need to purchase one but I'm seeing the same reviews. Also, do you recommend Ryobi saws? I am looking to get power tools and would like a brand where I can use the batteries interchangeably. Thanks!
I haven't had problems with it blowing out the back since that first time. I think it may have been because it was around 45°F outside and the caulk wasn't flowing easily. You might still have that problem with thicker adhesives, or if you don't get a really good puncture on the seal prior to dispensing caulk. Otherwise, I think this is a great gun, definitely worth it!
@@DoresoomReviews Thank you!
Oh, and here's my review of the Ryobi 18V 7-1/4" brushless saw: ruclips.net/video/Xp0tHhFtOwc/видео.html
They have a new HP version out now too, but I haven't used that one.
@@DoresoomReviews I had a major blow out on my first try… you mentioned that it was a nightmare to clean out. But could you tell me HOW to clean it up?!?
Yes I got the same problem using this. I thing you must be aware at is the mess it leaves after the tube is emptied. The plunger is not sturdy and you end up with a very messy end. Work around I did is to change the plunger with a larger diameter and it worked fine since.
Just so you know, both links in the description go to HD…
Thanks for the vid.
Thanks for the heads up!
Think this would be good for resealing transmissions? Seems even the slowest setting is decently quick to go around turns and such
I haven't used it for that, so I couldn't say. The slowest setting is a bit faster than I'd like though.
Bought one great tool. But always have a problem with the chaulk coming out from the back of the tube. Is there anyway to avoid this
Make sure you have a large enough opening cut on the front of the tube, and that you have a good puncture of the inner foil seal. The only time I've really had issues with caulk or adhesive coming out the back of the tube is for old caulk that has some dried bits at the front of the tube, or for very thick adhesives. The solution I found for both was to cut a wider opening at the tip.
Good video 👍
Sadly, I have not had success with this tool
First one glued up completely with spill age at the plunger end.
Still, I bought a second one…..same problem
Good video thank you
I can’t pull the plunger back. What am I missing?
There are two versions of this caulk gun that Ryobi makes now. If you have this version, the plunger should be able to be pulled back any time you aren't actively pulling the trigger.
I'm not sure for the new version. You may need to engage the trigger lock to pull back the plunger, but I'm not sure.
I'm sold. I hate the manual ones.
Nice review. A+
It's not operator error! This thing has ruptured several tubes because of the way it pushes up the back of the tube and puts load on the housing. Bad pusher design.
Good to know! Since it hadn't happened to me again after the first time I used it, I figured I had just overlooked something the first time.
@@DoresoomReviews I have learned to wrap the pusher end with duct tape for each new cylinder. It doesn’t happen if you grip the cylinder while dispensing. Higher viscosity materials aggravate the issue.
Hey - but I can't quite believe there's no large-tube size to go on there. 28-32 OZ vs 9-10.5 OZ. For my usual Loctite PL, that's $3.50 vs $7.80 a tube so you can see the savings.
Wow, that is a huge savings if you're using a lot of adhesive. I think Ryobi figures most DIYers won't need that extra capacity. They'd have to have a longer push rod, and it would be even bulkier if they allowed for the larger tube sizes.
How do take empty caulk out
Pull the rod backwards.
Thx🤘🏻
Is the tube holder metal..
Yes, it's metal.
Excellent review 👍
Black Friday baby.
I haven't seen this one in their deals list for BF 2020, but it's usually included in the "Buy two batteries for $99, get a free tool" deals. However, it's on the lower end of the cost range for the free tool offerings, so I usually pick something else.
I've looked at those in the store, and I'm sure they would be great for high production, out in the open work, but man that thing is bulky-just not going to fit in a lot of places that I normally need a caulk gun for. I think I'd be reaching for my manual gun the vast majority of times. It's one of those Ryobi tools I'm on the fence about.
Yeah, it's great with no obstructions around. I couldn't fit it in the 10" wide gap between my basement stairs and the wall to do the baseboards there though.
As usual with mid-range gadgets, the engineers behind them never try the gadgets themselves. The on off button and the speed knob on the side do not coincide with the reversal when you release the shutter button. Completely idiotic not to have the speed in the trigger so you can accelerate to catch up with the gap in the reversal. If you have a low speed set and run short strings, it takes a frustratingly long time.
I agree, it can take a while to ramp back up if you're doing shorter runs. However, I like being able to get a consistent speed without having to worry about trigger control. It would be nice if they made it a variable speed trigger and kept the separate speed adjustment dial so you could set the max speed for the variable speed trigger if you wanted.
Unfortunately even the slowest setting is too fast
It is a little fast, but I find it manageable. It would have been nice if Ryobi made a slightly slower setting though.
$40!!! Cheapest in UK is £70! (about $100). Ffs.
I don't like it I can qualk faster than that it's pointless to me I can qualk 2500 sqaure foot house in a day by myself but maybe good for people that don't really like qualking that just have a few things to qualk around the house but it would actually slow me down painting brand new homes I do high definition qualking and move fast anyways
Good for you.