I've had a similarly good experience with Ryobi tools! I have about 30 Ryobi tools (includes some 40 volt garden equipment). I have only ever had 2 failures: my reciprocating saw, and my oscillating tool. In the case of the oscillating tool, I took my 2+ year old tool back to Home Depot and they replaced it for free, no questions asked! I have also found the newest brushless models to be a little more powerful. Thanks for the videos! Keep 'em coming please!
That was a wonderfully honest review of rigid tools. I have a buy once, cry once mindset for things, especially tools you want to use for decades. Dewalt is great. Makita is great. And I’ve been transitioning to the Milwaukee tools for cordless options and have been very pleased with them as well.
Ridgid still has the LSA (Lifetime Service Agreement). The most recent change is that they now warranty batteries when sold individually, whereas it used to be only those that came in kits. Also, some repair centers no longer do warranty work for them. Not sure why, just what I heard, but the LSA should still work (repair or replace, at their discretion). It's a real bummer your tools had so many issues... I do agree the button sucks on the angle grinder. Would be interesting to see more in depth reports of your other Ridgid tools! I mostly use the subcompact Ridgid tools and don't have many complaints really, and also some Ryobi. My rationale for getting Ridgid was that they are often a little better performing than Ryobi and not much more expensive, especially if like me you only buy when there is a good sale. Ryobi tools typically have a 3-year warranty, and my oldest one is also an impact driver, which is a long discontinued model that just won't die. Most recently I've purchased the M12 Surge, because it's so quiet - my standard impact driver was startling and waking up my newborn baby when I'd work in the garage - and the Surge is so quiet it doesn't bother him!
Ryobis don’t quit. I’ve had all my tools for 10-12 years with 7 years of that being hard plumbing work. The only thing we ever burnt out was the sawzall because we cut some pretty hefty cast iron when we should have grabbed the corded. Everything else is still running like a champ. I’m slowly switching to Milwaukee but I’m honestly nervous that they won’t last like Ryobi has.
Few things. I completely agree Ryobi is awesome. All of the tools you named in this video... are made in China to some degree. Lastly, if you try Milwaukee, try M12. Less money and plenty of power to do everyday projects. I appreciate the video!
Great video! Only advice I would give with the video editing is don’t use smooth transitions, just let it go straight into another clip without the fade in fade out, it’ll end up looking better. Anywho, I subscribed! I am an all in Ryobi guy, mainly just because of the quality I get for a good value, and I wanted to be able to get super cheap tools used on eBay that still work well.
I have had similar experiences. The only rigid tool I have kept and been happy with (off the top of my head) is my finishing circular saw. But it is corded. And when I had ryobi they held up well against hard daily use.
Thats my experience too. THeir Corded stuff is great for me. Ridgid also no longer warranties their batteries either i think. At least that is what the warranty shop in Loveland told me.
Lol unfortunately Ryobi makes a clone of that brushless Rigid Grinder. It behaves similarly. Hope you get to try the HP line from Ryobi sometime, they are bangers compared to the previous brushed tools
Engineered obsolescence but not for the normal reasons i now think. I will check them out. i have not heard of the HP line. THank you for the suggestion!
Love my rigid drill. I had it 6+ years drill thousands of holes in ice with it. Then beat it at home. I upgraded to the bigger batteries and will power through 50 plus holes of 12” ice on one battery. Then I got dewalt which is another power tool that I love beat that thing cutting steel. Both tools I left in rain or got wet lots and they still work. Both of them under 100$ investment. Weird
Yeah that is interesting. I am sure not everything a brand does is either terrible or great. It has just shocked me how common the issues i have had with Ridgid are across the myriad of cordless items i bought from them. Their corded stuff has been great for me though. So far Dewalt has really impressed me! I want to learn more about Kobalt tools..from a budget person's perspective. I dont know anyone personally that owns them yet.
Yes it is a gaint company they make milwaukee power tools too. The red ridgid plumbing tools are owns in America. Kobalt tools are made by chervon another china company. The only power tools really owned by American company is the one's that stanley black and decker make ( dewalt) but most are still made in China some in Mexico. @EverydayAverageJonathan
No ryobi is owned by TTI, ridgid is “licensed” by TTI not quite owned by them. They are both manufactured in their own factories completely separate of each other, same goes for Milwaukee
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I've had a similarly good experience with Ryobi tools! I have about 30 Ryobi tools (includes some 40 volt garden equipment). I have only ever had 2 failures: my reciprocating saw, and my oscillating tool. In the case of the oscillating tool, I took my 2+ year old tool back to Home Depot and they replaced it for free, no questions asked! I have also found the newest brushless models to be a little more powerful. Thanks for the videos! Keep 'em coming please!
Hi Neil! I remember your whole shop was Ryobi. You inspired me to get more of them actually.
That was a wonderfully honest review of rigid tools. I have a buy once, cry once mindset for things, especially tools you want to use for decades. Dewalt is great. Makita is great. And I’ve been transitioning to the Milwaukee tools for cordless options and have been very pleased with them as well.
Well said! I have heard very good things about Milwaukee. Do you think there are on the same level as Dewalt or higher?
Ridgid still has the LSA (Lifetime Service Agreement). The most recent change is that they now warranty batteries when sold individually, whereas it used to be only those that came in kits. Also, some repair centers no longer do warranty work for them. Not sure why, just what I heard, but the LSA should still work (repair or replace, at their discretion). It's a real bummer your tools had so many issues... I do agree the button sucks on the angle grinder. Would be interesting to see more in depth reports of your other Ridgid tools! I mostly use the subcompact Ridgid tools and don't have many complaints really, and also some Ryobi. My rationale for getting Ridgid was that they are often a little better performing than Ryobi and not much more expensive, especially if like me you only buy when there is a good sale. Ryobi tools typically have a 3-year warranty, and my oldest one is also an impact driver, which is a long discontinued model that just won't die. Most recently I've purchased the M12 Surge, because it's so quiet - my standard impact driver was startling and waking up my newborn baby when I'd work in the garage - and the Surge is so quiet it doesn't bother him!
Waking up the baby!? cant do that lol. I ll check the surge out... that wasnt on my radar until now. Thank you for the information!
Thanks for the heads up
You bet
Ryobis don’t quit. I’ve had all my tools for 10-12 years with 7 years of that being hard plumbing work. The only thing we ever burnt out was the sawzall because we cut some pretty hefty cast iron when we should have grabbed the corded. Everything else is still running like a champ. I’m slowly switching to Milwaukee but I’m honestly nervous that they won’t last like Ryobi has.
Great feedback! It really is the truth!
Few things. I completely agree Ryobi is awesome. All of the tools you named in this video... are made in China to some degree. Lastly, if you try Milwaukee, try M12. Less money and plenty of power to do everyday projects. I appreciate the video!
Great Advice. I am thinking of checking out MIL for a few tools in the future.
Great video! Only advice I would give with the video editing is don’t use smooth transitions, just let it go straight into another clip without the fade in fade out, it’ll end up looking better. Anywho, I subscribed! I am an all in Ryobi guy, mainly just because of the quality I get for a good value, and I wanted to be able to get super cheap tools used on eBay that still work well.
Thanks for the advise! I d like to ask you more on that. Could you DM me with your info please?
Terrific Channel Name as well!!
@@EverydayAverageJonathan thank you! I DMed you on Instagram!
I have had similar experiences. The only rigid tool I have kept and been happy with (off the top of my head) is my finishing circular saw. But it is corded. And when I had ryobi they held up well against hard daily use.
Thats my experience too. THeir Corded stuff is great for me. Ridgid also no longer warranties their batteries either i think. At least that is what the warranty shop in Loveland told me.
Lol unfortunately Ryobi makes a clone of that brushless Rigid Grinder. It behaves similarly. Hope you get to try the HP line from Ryobi sometime, they are bangers compared to the previous brushed tools
Engineered obsolescence but not for the normal reasons i now think. I will check them out. i have not heard of the HP line. THank you for the suggestion!
Great review!
Thanks!
Love my rigid drill. I had it 6+ years drill thousands of holes in ice with it. Then beat it at home. I upgraded to the bigger batteries and will power through 50 plus holes of 12” ice on one battery. Then I got dewalt which is another power tool that I love beat that thing cutting steel. Both tools I left in rain or got wet lots and they still work. Both of them under 100$ investment. Weird
Yeah that is interesting. I am sure not everything a brand does is either terrible or great. It has just shocked me how common the issues i have had with Ridgid are across the myriad of cordless items i bought from them. Their corded stuff has been great for me though. So far Dewalt has really impressed me! I want to learn more about Kobalt tools..from a budget person's perspective. I dont know anyone personally that owns them yet.
@@EverydayAverageJonathan interesting. I might of just got a good one.
Ryobi and Ridgid are made by TTI
Is that the Chinese conglomerate?
Yes it is a gaint company they make milwaukee power tools too. The red ridgid plumbing tools are owns in America. Kobalt tools are made by chervon another china company. The only power tools really owned by American company is the one's that stanley black and decker make ( dewalt) but most are still made in China some in Mexico. @EverydayAverageJonathan
@@davidfisher3445 Ugg. I thought as much :( Here i come, Dewalt!
No ryobi is owned by TTI, ridgid is “licensed” by TTI not quite owned by them.
They are both manufactured in their own factories completely separate of each other, same goes for Milwaukee
@@canaantravis Figures...It never surprises me who actually owns things these days. THanks for the info!
😂 hes just absolutely trashing ridgid
They left an opening :)