Thanks for the video! I didn't know that about the newer style drills having ratcheting chucks. I'm in the market to replace my version of this and this knowledge will be very helpful! I will definitely get the newer style
1) I have no problem modulating lower speeds. That's why it's a 2 speed drill, put it in the lower speed. 2) It does have a ratcheting lock for the chuck. Maybe yours is gummed up, or you just didn't try? I haven't had any problem with bits coming out, maybe if it's something tiny like 1/16". 3) It's a homeowner grade drill, not really meant for (larger) auger bits. Any tool, you have to put in the context of what it's meant for vs the cost. I don't ever put the handle on. 4) The best way to look at it is a drill that uses the same batteries as all your other Ryobi 18V products. I would not buy only one Ryobi tool if a type of tool where you can get Milwaukee, or Dewalt, etc contractor grade instead as a drill is so versatile and often the first cordless tool that someone buys, but at the same time you likely don't need all your drills to be premium quality, just the ones that do the toughest tasks. This drill is for when you don't need that.
No, and probably better that it isn't at this price point. There's another great thing about Ryobi, that (especially during Ryobi days at Home Depot), their batteries are far less expensive than the contractor grade brands, so not a big deal if it loses 20% runtime. If you're a contractor using it all day long, sure you should pay more for a contractor grade tool, whether brushless or not. There are plenty of pros getting work done all day long with the same brushed tools they have had for years, because no reason to replace them until they fail or get stolen.
You obviously don't use tools much. It is fine for what it is, a great value at its price point. If you want to pay 3X as much, it goes without saying that you should expect a better drill. The only real competition at its $40 price point is something from Harbor Freight with a 90 day warranty, and then you need the battery and charger too, but HF has hardly any other tools on the same platform while Ryobi has over 200 taking same batteries so there's further versatility and cost savings.
Thanks for the video! I didn't know that about the newer style drills having ratcheting chucks. I'm in the market to replace my version of this and this knowledge will be very helpful! I will definitely get the newer style
Nice video 💯
1) I have no problem modulating lower speeds. That's why it's a 2 speed drill, put it in the lower speed.
2) It does have a ratcheting lock for the chuck. Maybe yours is gummed up, or you just didn't try? I haven't had any problem with bits coming out, maybe if it's something tiny like 1/16".
3) It's a homeowner grade drill, not really meant for (larger) auger bits. Any tool, you have to put in the context of what it's meant for vs the cost. I don't ever put the handle on.
4) The best way to look at it is a drill that uses the same batteries as all your other Ryobi 18V products. I would not buy only one Ryobi tool if a type of tool where you can get Milwaukee, or Dewalt, etc contractor grade instead as a drill is so versatile and often the first cordless tool that someone buys, but at the same time you likely don't need all your drills to be premium quality, just the ones that do the toughest tasks. This drill is for when you don't need that.
I feel like it was a great bang for the buck when I ended up getting it.
This hammer drill is a good buy when it’s on sale I got it for 40 dollars which is a good buy.
Love the comment about "I don't care about what you think this is my video"...
Is this brushless?
No, and probably better that it isn't at this price point. There's another great thing about Ryobi, that (especially during Ryobi days at Home Depot), their batteries are far less expensive than the contractor grade brands, so not a big deal if it loses 20% runtime. If you're a contractor using it all day long, sure you should pay more for a contractor grade tool, whether brushless or not. There are plenty of pros getting work done all day long with the same brushed tools they have had for years, because no reason to replace them until they fail or get stolen.
Wasn't worth it when it came out lmao
You obviously don't use tools much. It is fine for what it is, a great value at its price point. If you want to pay 3X as much, it goes without saying that you should expect a better drill.
The only real competition at its $40 price point is something from Harbor Freight with a 90 day warranty, and then you need the battery and charger too, but HF has hardly any other tools on the same platform while Ryobi has over 200 taking same batteries so there's further versatility and cost savings.
@@stinkycheese804I have this p214. It will smoke brushed drills. It is an absolute monster. Hammer drills mode tears through concrete.