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As a hobbyist woodworker, Ryobi has been giving me some very good value for my money. If I used some of my tools daily, I would look for a higher end brand. But for occasional use, they are perfect.
We’ve used Ryobi in the shop pretty much daily doing van conversions and haven’t had a tool die yet. So I wouldn’t knock it for some professional use either.
As a hobbyist I bought all ryobi 5-6 years ago and said as the tools broke down I would upgrade to something else slowly. They are all still going strong and haven’t had to replace anything yet.
I said the same thing about the same length of time ago…only I use em daily in construction! Now I have gone through about 3 sawzalls and one multi tool (updraded to the dewalt for that one-much better). All in all I’ve been pleasantly surprised
@@terrellknight1756 yeah I have been impressed. I built out a whole shop in my garage with them for our new house and cut down wood a lot. The real surprising part is I still have the same original 4 batteries I got to start with and they work. Now I have added some batteries obviously but I have never had a battery go out. But my upgrade is going to be to Milwaukee I think when I do replace stuff.
Over 20 yrs ago my wife bought me the 5 piece Ryobi tool set. It came with a circular saw, a vacuum, a Sawzall, a flashlight, a drill, and a blow molded case. I still have the Sawzall, the circular saw and the drill. The flashlight got ran over and I've lost the vacuum, but it wasn't great anyway. The drill just lost the rubber overloading a month or so ago. The Sawzall just lost the ability to hold a blade and I had to buy a new one. Over 20 yrs of homeowner abuse and use and 3 houses and the main tools are STILL working. I will NEVER understand the hate ANYONE has for these tools.
Same thing here when I first got into building speaker cabinets and became a home owner. I own a Dewalt cordless drill that was gifted to me, almost all my other power tools are bright green Ryobis which were basically a step or two above the cheapest generic brands and cheapest Black and Decker stuff at Home Depot or Menards. Haven't had a reason to buy anything else yet. I'm sure if I was in a trade and working with them every single day most would have broken by now, but my Ryobi stuff is going on 10+ years. I even break out the Ryobi corded drill to deal with stuff the cordless Dewalt doesn't quite have the oomph to handle. That said I do really love that Dewalt, it just needs a new battery every couple years.
Gotta say, the little 5 1/2” circular saw is a gem for me… I put a nice blade on it and it’s awesome for breaking down plywood. I like it because it’s lightweight and small… it does the job for me!
i am using that circular saw and I cannot complain, nice cross cut blade or ripping blade and it works just fine. I prefer this one sine it has blade on the left side
The 5 1/2" circular saw is easily the worst tool i've used from Ryobi. I agree with him, it's horribly underpowered and I couldn't trust it to do anything other than break down simple sheet goods (which was still not great). The sander sucks too, but the other tools I still own a few.
Have to agree. If you need a heavy duty all purpose circular saw, the 5 1/2” isn't what you're looking for. With the right blade it is a great little tool for hobbyists, model shops and household work though!
I have the 5 1/5...it rips 1x4's without much trouble. Drains the battery fast for sure, but with a Diablo blade ive had no trouble. Great for pallet wood projects
As a homeowner DIY'er I have been very impressed by Ryobi and have about 14 (or more) of their tools going back to the NiCd blue tool days. And with the exception of 1 NiCd blue drill that lived and died a hard life, all the tools are still going strong and still in use. Also I will admit that I bought 3-4 of them with the assumption that they would be returned for lack of performance afterwards, and I kept every single one due to the tool impressing me. That's why to me Ryobi is the obvious choice for homeowners. They last, the battery platform means tools that I bought 20 years ago are still available for my use. They perform, even tool I got 20 years ago I still use to this day, yes the blue tools are underpowered by today's standards but they still do work for their purpose. And that means I don't need to buy new tools, or at least I can put it off longer till newer more powerful models come out. I can also sing songs about the price but you know that, so I won't. But the other factor is selection. Ryobi's line is about as wide as it gets, so if you want a cordless tool Ryobi is your best shot of it existing. All this factored together allows a homeowner to build a line of dependable useful tools over the years with batteries always at the ready for a fraction of the cost of anything else. If I went with one of the professional lines 1: I would have spent a lot more or had far less of them and still struggling with cords or air tool lines 2: would have obsolete battery lines/adaptors/aftermarket batteries 3: most likely less options, and perhaps multiple battery platforms. Ryobi just hits that sweet spot of long lasting, non-obsoleting, low cost, largest product line that, while they may not be the most powerful money can buy, they almost always have the power to get the job done.
My Ryobi (blue) drill is misplaced somewhere. Maybe the attic somewhere?? I had one battery fail after too many drops onto cement while trying to remove them, sometimes they stick a little, anyhow the side cracked so the attachment mechanism was damaged.
Glad you put these Ryobi vids out there. I bought a combo kit around 8-10 years ago it feels like and none of them have failed. I just jeep adding tools to my collection. I dont have the brushless stuff but it hasn’t been a problem yet.
Hey Matt, Thank you for sticking up for us Ryobi fans. I've been using Ryobi hand tools for years and had very little issues. The issues that I have had were corrected quickly due in large part to the warranty. The sander is underpowered, but I use it with a battery larger that the 2 ah battery that came with it. Anyway, Ryobi has been good to me as far as hand tools are concerned. The best part is that the batteries they make today, will fit their early tools. I hate when a tool company changes the battery design, especially since many times the batteries cost as much or more than the tools. Keep up the great work.
Yep, but their finish sander works unlike that junk or the saw. I have been using their trimmer a LONG time. No need for bulky units. You can also swap out the string, for a heavier string or blades but the blades are plastic and can break.
A few weeks ago, I had some tools stolen, including my first Ryobi Disk Grinder, and a favorite DeWalt Saw and a couple of drills. So I had to replace them, and found a box kit of Ryobi Tools, all brushless, including a 71/4" power saw and a few other tools that added well over a thousand dollars for less than $500. (Factory blemish, which I cannot find in the tools yet) Since I am not doing any projects at the moment, I haven't used them yet, but I am seriously looking forward to it. Now I have two 1/2" drive impact wrenches, the new one better than the current one I have.
I invested in the Ryobi system years ago. No regrets. They have so many things that operate on the one batt system. If you buy the stuff on sale, you really get your moneys worth
Thanks for your vids - I started by buying a couple of Ryobi tools because the wife has a a string trimmer and blower, and figured I could use her batteries. Didn't take long for me to buy my own batteries and several additional tools - I keep buying more as I need them - Ryobi has become my go to for cordless tools - Going to buy the 30 degree framing nailer tomorrow
I run a small cnc focused business and pretty much all my hand power tools are ryobi. I have the drill/driver, the nailer (older version), both versions of the router, the multi-tool, and the jigsaw. They all get the job done for me. After watching this I might have to look into the hot glue gun and the circular saw.
Hit the like just for the hot glue gun. It’s the reason I got into the Ryobi brand; they were the only manufacturer making it themselves. There was only one other option I could find at the time using makita batteries which are super expensive. Corded glue guns are such a pain with how easily they get tipped over, and then can leave a mess on hot glue drizzling out… or leaves glue on undesired surfaces
Same here, the glue gun got me. I went through four cheap glue guns and wanted something portable. Got the glue gun. Needed a battery and charger. Bought the small vacuum. Got tired of using one battery for both. Ryobi days sealed the deal, 4ah batteries, fast charger, buffer, orbital sander came home with me. My favorite things are the 6 port charger, the small and larger fans, and I absolutely love the bug zapper with area light.
I don't have very many Ryobi tools but I have the Ryobi corded orbital sander and it works great. Lot's of power and nice and smooth operation. I primarily used it to sand my deck and I am very pleased with it.
Over ten years ago, I snagged a great deal on the Ryobi Drill and Driver pair with charger, two batteries, and bag for $99.00. Both tools have been flawless in operation. I have worn out the batteries and replaced them once, so far. Thanks for the review!
I have many Ryobi tools. Never had an issue. However, I did swap out my recently purchased Ryobi miter saw and Ryobi table saw for the DeWalt DWS779 and DeWalt DWE7485 after watching several of your videos.
I bought my wife a big set of Ryobi brushed tools a while back. She's very much a novice with tools and I find these work great for her and the projects she does because they are much less intimidating to use. They don't have so much power she breaks stuff when drilling or fastening and all of the tools are much lighter than my brushless versions or my Ridgid brushless versions of the same tools. In fact some of these brushed tools I really like for small task and regularly steal them for little things. The brushed circular saw for example is hilariously light and underpowered, but for zipping through light softwoods and such, it can't be beat for usability. The cheap, brushed tools absolutely have their place. Not everyone needs the power of the brushless. That said, I wish I'd just invested in Milwaukee or DeWalt from the get go, lol.
I’ve had the Brad nailer for over a year and I love it. I didn’t know about the switch where you don’t have to pull the trigger every time. I’ll definitely be putting that to good use from now on though
I've had the Ryobi HP Brushless drill and driver for a year now and they are amazing! they still are working just as well as when I got them, I would strongly advise them for someone who doesnt want to spend as much but still get a quality tool
As an experienced home owner and as a subpar DIY person... I love all my Ryobi tools. They are very affordable and get the job done. I have had some of my cordless drills for over 15 years. My brother on the other hand owns a business and uses his tools HARD every day. I see why he would never use Ryobi products. To each their own and for whatever purpose they use them for.
For years I bought Makita drills. After a while the clutch would fail. After a number of failures I happened to buy a Ryobi drill. Since then I buy all Ryobi cordless tools. I my 18 gauge brad nailer is older than yours but works great and I am using mine now for redoing the base boards in the house. I also have the crown staples which is very similar and it works well too. I love the fact I use the same batteries for everything.
I'm glad to see more and more of these positive ryobi videos from this and other channels lately. I got my first combo kit as a gift when I bought my first place and I'm glad I did so i could actually use them and not just get the ryobi is garbage brainwashing. As a hobbiest, diy guy and someone who doesn't need to rely on these tools for more than occasional use they're perfect and I would argue thats exactly who they're meant for. Are they the best? Not sure but likely not but who cares if they get the job done and in many cases cost a fraction of other brands. For example I was recently doing all the baseboards and crown moulding in my house and needed a bigger miter saw. I ended up getting a ryobi with more features for 1/3 of the price of the saw I was considering and it did a fantastic job. Even if it dies on my eventually and I need to completely replace it I'm still a couple hundred dollars in the black just on that one tool.
I've bought a bunch of Ryobi cordless tools over the past couple of years after buying the brushless impact driver to replace 60 year-old roof nails and being seriously impressed at how good it was. As someone who only does DIY stuff, you get a lot of bang for your buck with Ryobi tools. My next purchase is probably going to be the regular-size circular saw to replace the corded one I've had for over 20 years - it still works well, but it's time for a cordless model. My brother bought a 36v line trimmer last year after being frustrated with the gas trimmer and no longer finds yard work a chore. Ryobi FTW 😁
I do not work construction and I am not a wood worker but I have been buying a lot of the Ryobi tools and love the ones I bought so far, except the hammer drill I let the smoke out of. I was using it to drill some anchor bolt holes in the concrete slab, for a 4 ft x 8 ft lean to garden tool shed add-on I was building for my 12 x 16 shed/workshop. I had a slab poured and ordered the 12x16 Tuff Built shed through HD. After it was delivered in prefab sections and assembled by the crew, I finished out and insulated the shed over the past year mostly by myself, with a few hours help each from 3 different neighbors. This was mainly for things that needed an extra set of hands. Before and since that time I have amassed about 20 18 v Ryobi power tools and about a dozen 18v lights and USB chargers. I also have about a dozen of their 4v USB tools. I already had 5 of their Tek4 tools. I wish they had kept the same battery fit as Tek4 batteries as they are the same size. I really like the chuck and clutch on the Tek4 drill driver as opposed to the new ones with no clutch at all. I did buy a Rigid 18 V 21° framing nailer. I already had their pneumatic version, but got tired of the hose and waiting for the pancake compressor to catch up. Ryobi was alread producing the second generation of their other nailers and I got tired of waiting for Ryobi to put out a framing nailer. So I bought the Rigid 2 months before Ryobi finally introduced one. I'm not going to buy the Ryobi. Since I am now in the Rigid battery platform I bought a Rigid 18 V compressor to top off my vehicle tires. I saw that it was rated better than the Ryobi. It was on sale and was not that much more expensive. I don't know if I am going to buy any more Ridgid 18 V tools but I do keep an eye out to see what might be on sale and if it's different than what I already have for Ryobi tools. I did what I consider at least one mistake. I bought 3/8 drive in both the 18V & 4V USB tools. I should have bought the 1/4 inch drive in the 4V USB instead. As you indicated the 5-1/2" kit saw is only good for light use. I put a plywood cutting blade in it and only use it to cut paneling or 1/4 inch plywood. I did buy the 6-1/2 saw for regular use and it suits my needs. If I need a bigger heavier saw I do have my dad's corded Skill brand saw, altough I rarely use it any more. For generally cutting boards to length I use the 7-1/2" 40V Ryobi compound miter saw. I do have a 10 inch Dewalt corded compound miter saw but really don't use it anymore either. I can't go to Home Depot anymore without going by the Ryobi display to see what is new and the closeout endcaps to look for discounted Ryobi & Ridgid tools. Do you think I may need professional help.😊
Getting ready to put in new baseboards and casings. Watched this and ordered the brad nailer! Was not looking forward to getting out the compressor, hoses, and nailers! Thanks for the tip!
I'm just a guy that uses tools for small home projects. Like 15 years ago, my kids got me a Ryobi set. Blue and yellow, lol. They all still work even though I've upgraded to the newer ones.
The One+ HP Inflator (P738) is one of my favorite ‘accessory’ tools. I use it to blow off my work area, mitersaw, etc when I’m done working and it works really well!
@@toriless I’ve never actually tried using it to inflate anything, but I believe they have 2 different models. The 738 is more high volume, low pressure (inner tubes, inflatable mattress, etc.) and the other is more low volume, high pressure (bike tires, basketball, football, etc.) so that could have been part of your problem
I didn't know about the newer router and I'm really glad you informed me of that!!!! I've seen terrible reviews on the older one including yours!!!🤣🤣🤣... I love the Ryobi tools I have and I'm not ashamed to admit it!!! The clamp work light you showed I absolutely love and use it WAAAAY more than I ever dreamed I would! It's such an awesome light!!! That light practically follows me everywhere I go!!! Glad you mentioned that light!!!
I mainly use and love my Dewalt tools, but I can't deny I love the Ryobi nail guns. I have the 16, 18 and 23 gauge and they have all been great. I was able to pick up all three on sale for about the price of one Dewalt 18 gauge. They're really hard to beat for the price. There have been a few Ryobi tools I have tried and definitely not been a fan of, but those nailers don't disappoint.
I bought the combo kit with the small circular saw. The first project I wanted to use it on, I realized it was too small. There was no way that was going to cut through a 2x6. I tossed it into my tool collection and didn't think about it again. Until I started working with 3/4 ply. With a new blade on it, this little saw is great for short cuts on plywood when I don't really want to take out my corded Skilsaw.
If yours is the same as mine it will do an okay job for 2x6 if you slow down a little, get a better blade on it, and make sure to use the higher amp batteries. I don't notice it with most tools, but the circular saw the second those little 1.5 amp hour ones they come with some tools get any use they just don't have the guts for 2x's, so I use the 4 amp hour ones now with great luck. I added nice high tooth count blade actually seemed to make it stall less and cuts much smoother, though cut much slower. Would I use it for a massive project? Nah, but when I'm just cutting a couple boards for a project it's way less work than busting out and plugging in my old corded one.
That was almost exactly what I was going to post, except I purposely went out to buy the bare tool 5-1/4" saw when it went on sale and I am happy with the purchase. It fills an important niche in my power tool collection. It is great for cutting plywood without pulling out my corded 7-1/4" Milwaukee saw. It's lighter, quick set up and makes the cut. I probably would not buy it as my first circular saw or if I was not already in the Ryobi ecosystem.
just gotta say, my little 5.5" skill saw and orbital sander work great. My saw is an older model, it's the original blue color, and works great. It has been my go-to saw for years. What I love about it is that the blade is exactly 1" from the edge on the short side of the plate, makes for aligning with a straight edge super easy. I got the larger 18v saw a few months ago, don't really care for it, don't know why, I guess I'm just used to using the smaller one. I've had my orbital sander for a couple of years now, works great. No issues with binding or the pad stopping while in use. The Ryobi router is on my list of items to get.
I use Ryobi and am very pleased. Try the brushless 6 1/2 inch circular saw. I use it in the field and love it. I love the brushed impact driver better than the brushless. I have literally had it smoking from major paddle bit work about a year and a half ago. And it is still going. The brushless is worse about having too much torque for cheap fasteners.
I bought a Ryobi electric pressure washer a few years ago. It's perfect for my deck and stuff. It didn't cost much, but it works every time I fire it up.
I have used the smaller circ saw with 4AH battery and it makes a HUGE difference! Great video. I have all of the ones you recommended. I have a little Ryobi 12v drill I use for pocket holes.
Same (for the most part) I’ve had a like new oscillating saw poop out even after 2 warranty repairs, and the corded hammer drill from last year burned out twice from normal use Otherwise I get tons of mileage from their offerings
I'm a contractor and use mainly Dewalt. However, I do use a LOT of Ryobi tools . I can say that there is a huge difference between the brushless tools and the older brushed tools . Stick with brushless on your heavier used tools , it does make a difference. I also only use the 6 amp batteries.
Contractor here also. I mainly use Milwaukee and Rigid, buI just couldn't pass up thier nailers. I've since gotten a Milwaukee but still use the Ryobi ones all the time. And I hand them first to helpers. There are also a few tools that I needed to grab a 2nd of real quick and gone with Ryobi, like the cordless sander, I haven't had any issues with it and mainly use it for low power stuff like quickly knocking down drywall mud. Also, tools that I don't use all the time like the PEX crimp tool have been great. I do agree, always go brushless.
I bought a few Ryobi tools many years ago when they were dark blue and they were junk. I recently bought their 18 gauge brad nailer and love it. I also have a leaf blower I’ve used for several years and it’s awesome! In my opinion, Ryobi today is a great value. Perhaps not for a production shop or contractor, but they’re great for a hobby woodworker. No cordless sander can stand up to a corded sander, so can’t fault them for their sander.
i have a few Ryobi tools, they're all ones i got because it was what i needed but not offered by anyone else, at least at the time. I love all of them. that glue gun is AWESOME
The worksite LED light is also fantastic (the cordless hybrid one with folding sides); it can optionally plug in directly to an extension cord but when you need to work somewhere dimly lit and don't want a hot halogen running, its great.
I have that 5 1/2" circular saw. Went in to buy the 7 1/4" but they didn't have it, or even the 6 1/2 that Ryobi also offer. They offered $10 off because they didn't have the one I wanted, so I got it for like $50. Which was perfectly fine with me, I use a corded 7 1/4" anyway. The only reason I wanted a cordless is because of how damn often the home centers in my area don't offer their cutting service, whether because the panel saw is down or no one is in who's trained on it, or whatever. So I just wanted one to take with me when I stop in, just in case. Just need rough cuts in the parking lot to fit lumber and plywood in my car, then do the proper cutting when I get home. I haven't needed to cut anything thicker than a 2x4 at the store, so the size and power hasn't been an issue. And since it's smaller and more lightweight, it's easy to take with me. Should certainly be avoided as a primary tool, but I found a specific task for it, and it's been doing it well.
On the router, I had the same criticisms when I was looking for a trim router. I have enough Ryobi tools to want to stay in the ecosystem but I ultimately went with a corded Makita that came with an edge guide, a plunge base and a fixed base as well as dust collection attachments. I also opted to get the attachment for a to use on track saw guide rail. Yes there's a cord but I don't route off trail LOL! Plus it's lighter and perfectly balanced. The plunge base is just as good as a full size Bosch router too.
Been involved in woodworking for over 40 years. Three thing you can’t have enough in your shop , room , clamps and lighting. Portable lights can improve any shop .
I appreciate your comments about the orbit sander. I picked up the Ryobi orbit sander a few months ago and find I go back to my Ryobi Corner Cat sander for finishing. I though it was 'operator error'. I am a hobbyist woodworker and have used Ryobi for years. For the most part, I really enjoy their products.
I’m a self employed finish tradesman and Ryobi kicks ass for me. I’ll upgrade to Makita one day and keep all my Ryobi in the home workshop. For now the outcome of my work is more important than the brand I buy
As someone who has a large collection of Ryobi tools, I try to avoid buying the under powered brushed tools. Their HP lineup is pretty dang good, especially for the price. If you’re like me who’s not a professional, but you want a quality tool they’re awesome.
Good round up of some of the tools in Ryobi's range. I have owned the cordless hot glue gun for years. It was really cheap, and I needed one when I was working onsite where there was no electricity. I already owned one Ryobi tool at the time - the clunky, lopsided, cordless trim router. Yes, it is terrible, but back then it was the only show in town. Or should I say out of town, as I had to order it from over the pond. Now, with a larger base attached, it is my chamfer machine. Since then, I've also replaced my Hitachi gas/battery 16g nailer with the battery only Ryobi. I chose it specifically based on the good reviews, the warranty, and price. Yes, it is a beast, but doesn't require regular servicing, and works well in cold temperatures as there is no gas to worry about. I've got tools on every platform. Back in the day, when cordless tools were far too feeble to do any real work, you just bought the best tool you could afford, and most of us had the whole rainbow. It is only now, if you are OCD, that people opt for blue, red, or whatever, and stick with it - regardless of the cost or performance. I know it is different if you work regularly onsite, but for woodworkers, and people pottering in the shed or garage, it doesn't actually matter how many different platforms you are on.
The only RYOBI tool I have is an IR thermometer they don’t sell anymore. That thing is awesome. I recharge the battery about twice a year with fairly regular use. It’s built like a tank and the ergonomics are top notch. I use it primarily to check the hub temps on the trailer I tow everyday when I stop. At one point I thought I had left it behind and looked for a replacement, as RYOBI stopped selling them (I’ve had it for more than 10 years now). I couldn’t find one half as good for twice the price. Lucky for me, I finally did find it and it’s still working like the day I bought it.
I’m a professional joiner. I must admit I have a few Ryobi tools in my shed. Mostly garden tools but a few tools for general home ownership too,,,, saves me getting my good tools in from my work van or back from my workshop… I use a badaptor and use my makita batteries on them.. for the money I can’t really fault ryobi.
I have gone through a couple of the smaller saws, got my first way back when they were still blue. The biggest thing to remember it is classified as a trim saw, and not ment for constant 2x material or large amounts of 3/4 ply, even though that's what alot of us will do with them. I haven't had the opportunity to use the 7¼ saw yet, so I can't compare.
I was a huge DeWalt guy for years. During a time when money got very tight I bought a Ryobi drill thinking I would use it till it went out (thinking it would only last at most a year). 4 years later it started acting up and I realized that it had lasted as long as my DeWalts. Since then I only buy Ryobi drills for my job.
I have a kobalt 24V Sander that works well. Recently smoothed out all sides of a 5.5"x0.75"x7' table top in about just under 2 hours running from 40, 80, 120, 150, 180, 220, and 320 grit. Plus only used half the 4Ahr battery so true to time on battery life. Also connects to the 24V 3 gallon shop vacuum. Takes in about 85% of dust.
Man, seeing all the battery powered tools now makes me happy. I worked for a cabinet company in early to late 00's and the only battery brad nailers were craftsman which was terrible and a 12v Senco that I had. It was fine for trim but not crown molding so i had a pneumatic one with an air tank as a back up. Now, i could have a battery powered nailer, table saw, miter saw and have no need for a generator. I wish i could've had the tools of today back then.
I purchased the nail gun at a thrift store, but it didn't come with a battery and charger. Then I found the glue gun with a charger and extra battery in the same store, so I got the nail gun and glue gun with two batteries for $25. Then I purchased the small table saw off of facebook marketplace for $80. Then I bought myself the mulltitool and saber saw for Christmas new from Home Depot. I use Makita for my drill and impact driver, just because I used them back in the day when I was working on aircraft. These days I'm just renovating an old farmhouse. I really like Ryobi for the price, and the tools are serving me well. Thank for showing me the features on the Airstrike - mine didn't come with a manual 😄.
I have all of these except the updated router (I have the old tippy one) and the work light (I have a different version of Ryobi lights) and I couldn't agree more. Here's one I'd add to your list of great Ryobi tools: the P737 Power Inflator. I got mine for under $30 (though it looks like it's more expensive now) and I use it all the time... bike tires, car ties, balls, etc. It just works and I love it. Here's one I'd add to your doodoo list: the 6 in. Two Speed Random Orbit Buffer. It just sucks - hard to get the pads on/off... hard to control. Bleh. Edit to add: I got my wife the dual temp glue gun for Christmas and she loves it for crafting stuff - the variable temp makes a huge difference. I still love Ryobi and I love watching the haters cry.
I’ve been a Ryobi user for years, even back to when the tools were blue and used Ni-Cad batteries. I don’t use them on a daily basis but have never had one stop working in all these years. The reason I continue to buy and use them is the value for the price. I’ve had other brands that every few years change battery formats and you have to buy new tools because you can’t get the old batteries.
I'm a licensed residential builder in michigan. I started with DeWalt cordless tools. After they fell apart, I realized why not get a less expensive tool and I could replace it and still be under the cost of a dewalt. So far I haven't had to replace any. I think they're every bit as good as a DeWalt.
I will never talk down on ryobi. Back in my construction days we had the dewalts and stuff but everyone preferred the ryobi screw gun and drill. Things were a beast
Ive had great use out of the larger inflator. I've used it twice on the road to get tires inflated for other folks. And yeah the sander is a problem. It will turn your hand numb quickly.
I make a lot of large cardboard boxes from sheets of 48" x 96" corrugated and I use that silly little Ryobi mini circular saw and a straight edge just like you would use a track and track saw on lumber with the edge hanging off the side of my work table. It has to be cleaned out fairly often but it's my favorite tool for that purpose. I found it buried in a combo kit I got a long time ago.
i have the 5 1/2 inch circular saw - I typically take this when i buy lumber to make rough cuts before i put wood in the car. It's incredibly reliable, powerful for being small and so compact - this saw is awesome. I also have the Ryobi P321 brad nailer (the non-brushless version) and have used it for cabinet and other projects - it works perfectly and also very powerful and reliable.
I used the brushed 5.5 inch circular saw for 5 years and it finally gave up the ghost yesterday while cutting plywood. Really happy with the dewalt brushless saw I picked up with the BOGO deals
I started following you because I enjoy your personality and valued the woodworking tips and tricks you shared. As of late, it seems like all you do is make videos full of affiliate links, and while I understand the desire to make more money out of your content, it seems like this is all you do anymore. I hate to leave, but I didn’t want to stop following you without letting you know why. I wish you well. Take care. ☮️
I’ve been using Ryobi since they were blue. I think their drill drivers are a great value and recently purchased the cordless mini router. I still use the blue 3hp plunge router from the 90s in my flattening rig. I think stating the price you paid and the date you bought it would be helpful in transparency. (Unless Ryobi said you can’t which would suggest that you didn’t pay for the tools).
As a default system owner, I commend and respect ryobi for their crazy amount and variety of tools they offer with their battery lines, just wish their system was more practically shaped like others where their battery packs are smaller, but they are nice for enjoying the insertion like a magazine to a firearm
I will always recommend the brushless impact driver, its a beautiful goldilock zone for when i need more power than my craftsman drill but not as crazy torque as my Milwaukee. Ive been using it for both handyman and light mechanic work and i dont think i could ever go back to before i got it.
Awesome video , been using Ryobi for years and been loving the 18v one series of tools . For home or even some professional use they have worked great for me over the years .
I've started to really love ryobi one+ tools. All of the products I've bought have been perfect for home projects. The battery powered yard tools have been surprisingly useful as well as the shop tools.
I am a professional wood worker of 49 years and I transitioned to Ryobi tools. My reasoning being that they all use the same batteries. Some I like and some not, but for the price they work well for what i use them for. I am still using the drill driver combo after 6-7 years of daily use. I did buy the new brushless ones, they are lighter. Overall I am happy with Ryobi.
I love most of my Ryobi tools. But the ones I have issue with are usually not the brushless variants. Definitely go for the brushless option most every time.
I have a few of these tools, including the sander. Interestingly, i haven't experienced any problems with my sander. Even if i apply some pressure, i haven't seen it bog down.
I have both of the circular saws you reviewed, along with my old Hitachi 18v 7 1/2". I use the small Ryobi, with aftermarket blades, solely for thin sheet goods (including plastics), trim trimming, etc. For that, it works very well.
The BOSCH GEX18V-5N is an excellent cordless orbital sander. Stepped outside of the Milwaukee platform after seeing some great review videos and I wasn't sorry. Absolutely great.
I agree a lot of people don’t consider the bosch pro range. They make some awesome 18v tools. I have switched over to bosch and use Ryobi on tools that bosch doesn’t offer.
I’m so glad you did this video. I primarily use Ryobi and you are right about the 5-1/2 green saw. But I still have my Ryobi blue tools and the blue 5-1/2 saw is great. I’ve put it through heck and it keeps going. And I find myself going to the blue impact driver over the green. It just seems to have a little more power. With that said the green drills are not brushless. Great video Matt. My wife has the glue gun and heat gun in her craft room
I got the "Air Strike" pin and brad nailers. For the price I was very surprised at how well they both work. I've used that pin nailer a whole lot and have never had a mis-fire. Not one time. I did eventually get the M12 pin nailer because it is smaller and lighter. It's a good nailer as well but just like a firearm, there's less recoil on the Ryobi because of the weight. It's actually more comfortable to use, if you're not holding it up in the air. I almost got that work light but ended up getting the magnifying work light. It's got the same clip, two levels of brightness and the magnifier is helpful for these older eyes. Very useful.
“Takes a little bit to spin down” literally takes a second. Meanwhile I’m still keeping an eye on my old craftsman that still hasn’t spun down since July.
Due to the tool selections, I decided a few years ago to go with Milwaukee and Ryobi. Milkshake for the heavy duty use and Ryobi for the yard/specialty tools that I don't use enough to justify the high cost of the Milwaukee version. This is where I've been pleasantly surprised as the Ryobi versions have kicked ass. The Ryobi SDS Rotary Drill has been solid. And the 21° Framing Nailer is crazy good.
I have plenty of Ryobi stuff. Love the glue gun. I got sucked into DeWalt too and it was the cordless sander that drew me in 210B. I can see it’s impracticality because of battery drain on a small battery but I got mine as part of one of the buy two 5ah batteries/charger/bag get free tool deal so battery drain hasn’t been a problem for me.
So I recently bought the Ryobi 18 gauge brad nailer. It is awesome and since then added more tools. I got the small circular saw and a jigsaw bundle. I used the small circular saw to rip plywood and worked extremely well. way easier to use that than drag my craftsman corded circular saw out. I have not used the jigsaw yet but it looks good. I also bought a driver and it works amazing also. I was a Dwalt guy before but for the price difference, and recently problems with Dewalt drills, I am now a Ryobi guy. Battery prices are good. I don't feel like I'm breaking the bank on just batteries like Dewalt.
Gonna have to get me the twisty light. The older model of the 5" sander works OK for quick jobs. And I use the 6.5" junk circular saw for my parking lot sheet goods break down kit. Works real good with the Kreg rip cut guide.
Interesting that you say ROSto avoid. I've used it for sanding shelf, and it has worked perfectly. Maybe you got a dud unit, or I don't muscle mine like you do. I do use Diablo sandpaper. That might make a difference.
The smaller 5 1/2 inch saw is a great "craft" saw. I do some smaller decorative craft projects as presents for my wife ( I made her a fairy village that sits on top of her bookcase) and it's a great saw for that type of stuff, but I would use my bigger brushless saw to build the bookcase. But for the fairy door I made as a gift it's great. It all depends on how you are using it. It's not a wookworkers saw, it's a crafter's saw.
It's also great for breaking down sheet goods as it's so lightweight. I probably use the small saw more than the full size model unless I'm framing up with tubafours.
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They do make a brushless 6 1/2 inch brushless circular saw.
Its a great in between from the 5 to 7 inch saws, plenty of power.
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You, sir, are using a 1.5ah battery on your round sander. Why? You should be using a 4ah or 6ah battery for more power.
As a hobbyist woodworker, Ryobi has been giving me some very good value for my money. If I used some of my tools daily, I would look for a higher end brand. But for occasional use, they are perfect.
Couldn’t have said it any better!
We’ve used Ryobi in the shop pretty much daily doing van conversions and haven’t had a tool die yet. So I wouldn’t knock it for some professional use either.
Yup.i use their 18 v weed whacker and hedge trimmer all day, every day in rhe summer. 3 years in a row and no problems. Just one battery replacement.
I have their 16 & 18ga brad nailers and been working great for over 2 years so far
Very useful and powerful enough for DYIers that's getting into power tool eco system. Especially if you live near Tools Direct Outlet.
As a hobbyist I bought all ryobi 5-6 years ago and said as the tools broke down I would upgrade to something else slowly. They are all still going strong and haven’t had to replace anything yet.
I said the same thing about the same length of time ago…only I use em daily in construction! Now I have gone through about 3 sawzalls and one multi tool (updraded to the dewalt for that one-much better). All in all I’ve been pleasantly surprised
@@terrellknight1756 yeah I have been impressed. I built out a whole shop in my garage with them for our new house and cut down wood a lot. The real surprising part is I still have the same original 4 batteries I got to start with and they work. Now I have added some batteries obviously but I have never had a battery go out. But my upgrade is going to be to Milwaukee I think when I do replace stuff.
Same here.
Over 20 yrs ago my wife bought me the 5 piece Ryobi tool set. It came with a circular saw, a vacuum, a Sawzall, a flashlight, a drill, and a blow molded case. I still have the Sawzall, the circular saw and the drill. The flashlight got ran over and I've lost the vacuum, but it wasn't great anyway. The drill just lost the rubber overloading a month or so ago. The Sawzall just lost the ability to hold a blade and I had to buy a new one. Over 20 yrs of homeowner abuse and use and 3 houses and the main tools are STILL working. I will NEVER understand the hate ANYONE has for these tools.
Same thing here when I first got into building speaker cabinets and became a home owner. I own a Dewalt cordless drill that was gifted to me, almost all my other power tools are bright green Ryobis which were basically a step or two above the cheapest generic brands and cheapest Black and Decker stuff at Home Depot or Menards. Haven't had a reason to buy anything else yet. I'm sure if I was in a trade and working with them every single day most would have broken by now, but my Ryobi stuff is going on 10+ years. I even break out the Ryobi corded drill to deal with stuff the cordless Dewalt doesn't quite have the oomph to handle. That said I do really love that Dewalt, it just needs a new battery every couple years.
Gotta say, the little 5 1/2” circular saw is a gem for me… I put a nice blade on it and it’s awesome for breaking down plywood. I like it because it’s lightweight and small… it does the job for me!
i am using that circular saw and I cannot complain, nice cross cut blade or ripping blade and it works just fine. I prefer this one sine it has blade on the left side
The 5 1/2" circular saw is easily the worst tool i've used from Ryobi. I agree with him, it's horribly underpowered and I couldn't trust it to do anything other than break down simple sheet goods (which was still not great). The sander sucks too, but the other tools I still own a few.
Have to agree. If you need a heavy duty all purpose circular saw, the 5 1/2” isn't what you're looking for. With the right blade it is a great little tool for hobbyists, model shops and household work though!
I have the 5 1/5...it rips 1x4's without much trouble. Drains the battery fast for sure, but with a Diablo blade ive had no trouble. Great for pallet wood projects
My 7¼" Milwaukee collects dust because of how badass the 5½" Ryobi is. I love it
I' ve owned Ryobi since they were blue. Not out there trying make a living with them. For hobby and DYI around the house. I love them.
As a homeowner DIY'er I have been very impressed by Ryobi and have about 14 (or more) of their tools going back to the NiCd blue tool days. And with the exception of 1 NiCd blue drill that lived and died a hard life, all the tools are still going strong and still in use. Also I will admit that I bought 3-4 of them with the assumption that they would be returned for lack of performance afterwards, and I kept every single one due to the tool impressing me. That's why to me Ryobi is the obvious choice for homeowners. They last, the battery platform means tools that I bought 20 years ago are still available for my use. They perform, even tool I got 20 years ago I still use to this day, yes the blue tools are underpowered by today's standards but they still do work for their purpose. And that means I don't need to buy new tools, or at least I can put it off longer till newer more powerful models come out. I can also sing songs about the price but you know that, so I won't. But the other factor is selection. Ryobi's line is about as wide as it gets, so if you want a cordless tool Ryobi is your best shot of it existing. All this factored together allows a homeowner to build a line of dependable useful tools over the years with batteries always at the ready for a fraction of the cost of anything else. If I went with one of the professional lines 1: I would have spent a lot more or had far less of them and still struggling with cords or air tool lines 2: would have obsolete battery lines/adaptors/aftermarket batteries 3: most likely less options, and perhaps multiple battery platforms. Ryobi just hits that sweet spot of long lasting, non-obsoleting, low cost, largest product line that, while they may not be the most powerful money can buy, they almost always have the power to get the job done.
Festool is very strong
My Ryobi (blue) drill is misplaced somewhere. Maybe the attic somewhere?? I had one battery fail after too many drops onto cement while trying to remove them, sometimes they stick a little, anyhow the side cracked so the attachment mechanism was damaged.
I’m in the UK and have been using the 18 gauge and 16 gauge Nailers for 2 years every day and they haven’t missed a beat, fantastic kit.
I got the Ryobi glue gun and am amazed at how handy it is. I love this thing!
My mother loves it because she hated the wire getting in the way. That little thing is a miracle worker.
I'm thinking I need to get one....Delivery tomorrow, 👍😁
Glad you put these Ryobi vids out there. I bought a combo kit around 8-10 years ago it feels like and none of them have failed. I just jeep adding tools to my collection. I dont have the brushless stuff but it hasn’t been a problem yet.
Hey Matt, Thank you for sticking up for us Ryobi fans. I've been using Ryobi hand tools for years and had very little issues. The issues that I have had were corrected quickly due in large part to the warranty. The sander is underpowered, but I use it with a battery larger that the 2 ah battery that came with it. Anyway, Ryobi has been good to me as far as hand tools are concerned. The best part is that the batteries they make today, will fit their early tools. I hate when a tool company changes the battery design, especially since many times the batteries cost as much or more than the tools. Keep up the great work.
Yep, but their finish sander works unlike that junk or the saw. I have been using their trimmer a LONG time. No need for bulky units. You can also swap out the string, for a heavier string or blades but the blades are plastic and can break.
A few weeks ago, I had some tools stolen, including my first Ryobi Disk Grinder, and a favorite DeWalt Saw and a couple of drills. So I had to replace them, and found a box kit of Ryobi Tools, all brushless, including a 71/4" power saw and a few other tools that added well over a thousand dollars for less than $500. (Factory blemish, which I cannot find in the tools yet) Since I am not doing any projects at the moment, I haven't used them yet, but I am seriously looking forward to it. Now I have two 1/2" drive impact wrenches, the new one better than the current one I have.
I've had the 5 piece Ryobi set for over 10 years now and they are still working like a champ.
I invested in the Ryobi system years ago. No regrets. They have so many things that operate on the one batt system. If you buy the stuff on sale, you really get your moneys worth
Thanks for your vids - I started by buying a couple of Ryobi tools because the wife has a a string trimmer and blower, and figured I could use her batteries. Didn't take long for me to buy my own batteries and several additional tools - I keep buying more as I need them - Ryobi has become my go to for cordless tools - Going to buy the 30 degree framing nailer tomorrow
I run a small cnc focused business and pretty much all my hand power tools are ryobi. I have the drill/driver, the nailer (older version), both versions of the router, the multi-tool, and the jigsaw. They all get the job done for me. After watching this I might have to look into the hot glue gun and the circular saw.
Hit the like just for the hot glue gun. It’s the reason I got into the Ryobi brand; they were the only manufacturer making it themselves.
There was only one other option I could find at the time using makita batteries which are super expensive. Corded glue guns are such a pain with how easily they get tipped over, and then can leave a mess on hot glue drizzling out… or leaves glue on undesired surfaces
Same here, the glue gun got me. I went through four cheap glue guns and wanted something portable. Got the glue gun. Needed a battery and charger. Bought the small vacuum. Got tired of using one battery for both. Ryobi days sealed the deal, 4ah batteries, fast charger, buffer, orbital sander came home with me. My favorite things are the 6 port charger, the small and larger fans, and I absolutely love the bug zapper with area light.
I don't have very many Ryobi tools but I have the Ryobi corded orbital sander and it works great. Lot's of power and nice and smooth operation. I primarily used it to sand my deck and I am very pleased with it.
Over ten years ago, I snagged a great deal on the Ryobi Drill and Driver pair with charger, two batteries, and bag for $99.00. Both tools have been flawless in operation. I have worn out the batteries and replaced them once, so far. Thanks for the review!
I have many Ryobi tools. Never had an issue. However, I did swap out my recently purchased Ryobi miter saw and Ryobi table saw for the DeWalt DWS779 and DeWalt DWE7485 after watching several of your videos.
I bought my wife a big set of Ryobi brushed tools a while back. She's very much a novice with tools and I find these work great for her and the projects she does because they are much less intimidating to use. They don't have so much power she breaks stuff when drilling or fastening and all of the tools are much lighter than my brushless versions or my Ridgid brushless versions of the same tools. In fact some of these brushed tools I really like for small task and regularly steal them for little things. The brushed circular saw for example is hilariously light and underpowered, but for zipping through light softwoods and such, it can't be beat for usability. The cheap, brushed tools absolutely have their place. Not everyone needs the power of the brushless. That said, I wish I'd just invested in Milwaukee or DeWalt from the get go, lol.
Yeah, for my corded tools I upgrade but not for cordless.
I’ve had the Brad nailer for over a year and I love it. I didn’t know about the switch where you don’t have to pull the trigger every time. I’ll definitely be putting that to good use from now on though
I've had the Ryobi HP Brushless drill and driver for a year now and they are amazing! they still are working just as well as when I got them, I would strongly advise them for someone who doesnt want to spend as much but still get a quality tool
This ryobi brad nailer is fantastic. Best bang for your buck when it comes Brad nailers
As an experienced home owner and as a subpar DIY person... I love all my Ryobi tools. They are very affordable and get the job done. I have had some of my cordless drills for over 15 years.
My brother on the other hand owns a business and uses his tools HARD every day. I see why he would never use Ryobi products.
To each their own and for whatever purpose they use them for.
For years I bought Makita drills. After a while the clutch would fail. After a number of failures I happened to buy a Ryobi drill. Since then I buy all Ryobi cordless tools. I my 18 gauge brad nailer is older than yours but works great and I am using mine now for redoing the base boards in the house. I also have the crown staples which is very similar and it works well too. I love the fact I use the same batteries for everything.
I'm glad to see more and more of these positive ryobi videos from this and other channels lately. I got my first combo kit as a gift when I bought my first place and I'm glad I did so i could actually use them and not just get the ryobi is garbage brainwashing. As a hobbiest, diy guy and someone who doesn't need to rely on these tools for more than occasional use they're perfect and I would argue thats exactly who they're meant for. Are they the best? Not sure but likely not but who cares if they get the job done and in many cases cost a fraction of other brands. For example I was recently doing all the baseboards and crown moulding in my house and needed a bigger miter saw. I ended up getting a ryobi with more features for 1/3 of the price of the saw I was considering and it did a fantastic job. Even if it dies on my eventually and I need to completely replace it I'm still a couple hundred dollars in the black just on that one tool.
I've bought a bunch of Ryobi cordless tools over the past couple of years after buying the brushless impact driver to replace 60 year-old roof nails and being seriously impressed at how good it was. As someone who only does DIY stuff, you get a lot of bang for your buck with Ryobi tools. My next purchase is probably going to be the regular-size circular saw to replace the corded one I've had for over 20 years - it still works well, but it's time for a cordless model. My brother bought a 36v line trimmer last year after being frustrated with the gas trimmer and no longer finds yard work a chore. Ryobi FTW 😁
I do not work construction and I am not a wood worker but I have been buying a lot of the Ryobi tools and love the ones I bought so far, except the hammer drill I let the smoke out of. I was using it to drill some anchor bolt holes in the concrete slab, for a 4 ft x 8 ft lean to garden tool shed add-on I was building for my 12 x 16 shed/workshop.
I had a slab poured and ordered the 12x16 Tuff Built shed through HD. After it was delivered in prefab sections and assembled by the crew, I finished out and insulated the shed over the past year mostly by myself, with a few hours help each from 3 different neighbors. This was mainly for things that needed an extra set of hands.
Before and since that time I have amassed about 20 18 v Ryobi power tools and about a dozen 18v lights and USB chargers. I also have about a dozen of their 4v USB tools. I already had 5 of their Tek4 tools. I wish they had kept the same battery fit as Tek4 batteries as they are the same size. I really like the chuck and clutch on the Tek4 drill driver as opposed to the new ones with no clutch at all.
I did buy a Rigid 18 V 21° framing nailer. I already had their pneumatic version, but got tired of the hose and waiting for the pancake compressor to catch up. Ryobi was alread producing the second generation of their other nailers and I got tired of waiting for Ryobi to put out a framing nailer. So I bought the Rigid 2 months before Ryobi finally introduced one. I'm not going to buy the Ryobi. Since I am now in the Rigid battery platform I bought a Rigid 18 V compressor to top off my vehicle tires. I saw that it was rated better than the Ryobi. It was on sale and was not that much more expensive. I don't know if I am going to buy any more Ridgid 18 V tools but I do keep an eye out to see what might be on sale and if it's different than what I already have for Ryobi tools. I did what I consider at least one mistake. I bought 3/8 drive in both the 18V & 4V USB tools. I should have bought the 1/4 inch drive in the 4V USB instead.
As you indicated the 5-1/2" kit saw is only good for light use. I put a plywood cutting blade in it and only use it to cut paneling or 1/4 inch plywood. I did buy the 6-1/2 saw for regular use and it suits my needs. If I need a bigger heavier saw I do have my dad's corded Skill brand saw, altough I rarely use it any more.
For generally cutting boards to length I use the 7-1/2" 40V Ryobi compound miter saw. I do have a 10 inch Dewalt corded compound miter saw but really don't use it anymore either.
I can't go to Home Depot anymore without going by the Ryobi display to see what is new and the closeout endcaps to look for discounted Ryobi & Ridgid tools. Do you think I may need professional help.😊
Getting ready to put in new baseboards and casings. Watched this and ordered the brad nailer! Was not looking forward to getting out the compressor, hoses, and nailers!
Thanks for the tip!
I'm so glad the multitool got an honorable mention! That was the sleeper hit in the combo kit I got. Great video as always.
I'm just a guy that uses tools for small home projects. Like 15 years ago, my kids got me a Ryobi set. Blue and yellow, lol. They all still work even though I've upgraded to the newer ones.
I have a lot of Ryobi tools. I believe you are spot on with your opinion of these tools. I hate the sander. I only use my Dewalt.
The One+ HP Inflator (P738) is one of my favorite ‘accessory’ tools. I use it to blow off my work area, mitersaw, etc when I’m done working and it works really well!
That in my only unit that has failed. I just needed to inflate some bike tires and it would do nothing.
@@toriless I’ve never actually tried using it to inflate anything, but I believe they have 2 different models. The 738 is more high volume, low pressure (inner tubes, inflatable mattress, etc.) and the other is more low volume, high pressure (bike tires, basketball, football, etc.) so that could have been part of your problem
I didn't know about the newer router and I'm really glad you informed me of that!!!! I've seen terrible reviews on the older one including yours!!!🤣🤣🤣... I love the Ryobi tools I have and I'm not ashamed to admit it!!! The clamp work light you showed I absolutely love and use it WAAAAY more than I ever dreamed I would! It's such an awesome light!!! That light practically follows me everywhere I go!!! Glad you mentioned that light!!!
I was considering buying one until I saw this video now I'm going to wait until the new ones Arrive in New Zealand, if we're lucky enough to get them
Older router really does suck (I have it and have always been annoyed by it)... guess it's time for the new one!
I mainly use and love my Dewalt tools, but I can't deny I love the Ryobi nail guns. I have the 16, 18 and 23 gauge and they have all been great. I was able to pick up all three on sale for about the price of one Dewalt 18 gauge. They're really hard to beat for the price. There have been a few Ryobi tools I have tried and definitely not been a fan of, but those nailers don't disappoint.
I bought the combo kit with the small circular saw. The first project I wanted to use it on, I realized it was too small. There was no way that was going to cut through a 2x6. I tossed it into my tool collection and didn't think about it again.
Until I started working with 3/4 ply. With a new blade on it, this little saw is great for short cuts on plywood when I don't really want to take out my corded Skilsaw.
If yours is the same as mine it will do an okay job for 2x6 if you slow down a little, get a better blade on it, and make sure to use the higher amp batteries. I don't notice it with most tools, but the circular saw the second those little 1.5 amp hour ones they come with some tools get any use they just don't have the guts for 2x's, so I use the 4 amp hour ones now with great luck. I added nice high tooth count blade actually seemed to make it stall less and cuts much smoother, though cut much slower. Would I use it for a massive project? Nah, but when I'm just cutting a couple boards for a project it's way less work than busting out and plugging in my old corded one.
Mine has no trouble cutting 2x6
That was almost exactly what I was going to post, except I purposely went out to buy the bare tool 5-1/4" saw when it went on sale and I am happy with the purchase. It fills an important niche in my power tool collection. It is great for cutting plywood without pulling out my corded 7-1/4" Milwaukee saw. It's lighter, quick set up and makes the cut. I probably would not buy it as my first circular saw or if I was not already in the Ryobi ecosystem.
just gotta say, my little 5.5" skill saw and orbital sander work great. My saw is an older model, it's the original blue color, and works great. It has been my go-to saw for years. What I love about it is that the blade is exactly 1" from the edge on the short side of the plate, makes for aligning with a straight edge super easy.
I got the larger 18v saw a few months ago, don't really care for it, don't know why, I guess I'm just used to using the smaller one.
I've had my orbital sander for a couple of years now, works great. No issues with binding or the pad stopping while in use.
The Ryobi router is on my list of items to get.
I use Ryobi and am very pleased. Try the brushless 6 1/2 inch circular saw. I use it in the field and love it. I love the brushed impact driver better than the brushless. I have literally had it smoking from major paddle bit work about a year and a half ago. And it is still going. The brushless is worse about having too much torque for cheap fasteners.
I bought a Ryobi electric pressure washer a few years ago. It's perfect for my deck and stuff. It didn't cost much, but it works every time I fire it up.
I have used the smaller circ saw with 4AH battery and it makes a HUGE difference! Great video. I have all of the ones you recommended. I have a little Ryobi 12v drill I use for pocket holes.
yeah the circ saw needs a bigger AH battery pack or it bogs down.
As a diy warrior, i use plenty of Ryobi tools from your list. They have never let me down. Very reliable and love that long warranty. Great value
Same (for the most part)
I’ve had a like new oscillating saw poop out even after 2 warranty repairs, and the corded hammer drill from last year burned out twice from normal use
Otherwise I get tons of mileage from their offerings
I'm a contractor and use mainly Dewalt. However, I do use a LOT of Ryobi tools . I can say that there is a huge difference between the brushless tools and the older brushed tools . Stick with brushless on your heavier used tools , it does make a difference. I also only use the 6 amp batteries.
Contractor here also. I mainly use Milwaukee and Rigid, buI just couldn't pass up thier nailers. I've since gotten a Milwaukee but still use the Ryobi ones all the time. And I hand them first to helpers.
There are also a few tools that I needed to grab a 2nd of real quick and gone with Ryobi, like the cordless sander, I haven't had any issues with it and mainly use it for low power stuff like quickly knocking down drywall mud.
Also, tools that I don't use all the time like the PEX crimp tool have been great.
I do agree, always go brushless.
I bought a few Ryobi tools many years ago when they were dark blue and they were junk. I recently bought their 18 gauge brad nailer and love it. I also have a leaf blower I’ve used for several years and it’s awesome! In my opinion, Ryobi today is a great value. Perhaps not for a production shop or contractor, but they’re great for a hobby woodworker. No cordless sander can stand up to a corded sander, so can’t fault them for their sander.
i have a few Ryobi tools, they're all ones i got because it was what i needed but not offered by anyone else, at least at the time. I love all of them. that glue gun is AWESOME
The worksite LED light is also fantastic (the cordless hybrid one with folding sides); it can optionally plug in directly to an extension cord but when you need to work somewhere dimly lit and don't want a hot halogen running, its great.
I have that 5 1/2" circular saw. Went in to buy the 7 1/4" but they didn't have it, or even the 6 1/2 that Ryobi also offer. They offered $10 off because they didn't have the one I wanted, so I got it for like $50. Which was perfectly fine with me, I use a corded 7 1/4" anyway. The only reason I wanted a cordless is because of how damn often the home centers in my area don't offer their cutting service, whether because the panel saw is down or no one is in who's trained on it, or whatever. So I just wanted one to take with me when I stop in, just in case. Just need rough cuts in the parking lot to fit lumber and plywood in my car, then do the proper cutting when I get home. I haven't needed to cut anything thicker than a 2x4 at the store, so the size and power hasn't been an issue. And since it's smaller and more lightweight, it's easy to take with me.
Should certainly be avoided as a primary tool, but I found a specific task for it, and it's been doing it well.
0:06 Impressive effect. I love it when people are creative with technology like this.
As a DeWaukee guy, ryobis best tool is their cordless staplers… price for performance is virtually unrivaled
I used the Ryobi cordless sander when repainting my cabinets. Seemed to work well.
On the router, I had the same criticisms when I was looking for a trim router. I have enough Ryobi tools to want to stay in the ecosystem but I ultimately went with a corded Makita that came with an edge guide, a plunge base and a fixed base as well as dust collection attachments. I also opted to get the attachment for a to use on track saw guide rail. Yes there's a cord but I don't route off trail LOL! Plus it's lighter and perfectly balanced. The plunge base is just as good as a full size Bosch router too.
I have used Ryobi for years and for what I do, they work just fine. I’ve built lots of things with them around the house.
Been involved in woodworking for over 40 years. Three thing you can’t have enough in your shop , room , clamps and lighting. Portable lights can improve any shop .
I appreciate your comments about the orbit sander. I picked up the Ryobi orbit sander a few months ago and find I go back to my Ryobi Corner Cat sander for finishing. I though it was 'operator error'. I am a hobbyist woodworker and have used Ryobi for years. For the most part, I really enjoy their products.
I’m a self employed finish tradesman and Ryobi kicks ass for me.
I’ll upgrade to Makita one day and keep all my Ryobi in the home workshop.
For now the outcome of my work is more important than the brand I buy
As someone who has a large collection of Ryobi tools, I try to avoid buying the under powered brushed tools. Their HP lineup is pretty dang good, especially for the price. If you’re like me who’s not a professional, but you want a quality tool they’re awesome.
Agree - I always go for their brushless stuff. It's always worth the extra cost IMO.
I like all the Ryobi tools I have.
@@misteritscuz It certainly is.
Good round up of some of the tools in Ryobi's range. I have owned the cordless hot glue gun for years. It was really cheap, and I needed one when I was working onsite where there was no electricity. I already owned one Ryobi tool at the time - the clunky, lopsided, cordless trim router. Yes, it is terrible, but back then it was the only show in town. Or should I say out of town, as I had to order it from over the pond. Now, with a larger base attached, it is my chamfer machine. Since then, I've also replaced my Hitachi gas/battery 16g nailer with the battery only Ryobi. I chose it specifically based on the good reviews, the warranty, and price. Yes, it is a beast, but doesn't require regular servicing, and works well in cold temperatures as there is no gas to worry about.
I've got tools on every platform. Back in the day, when cordless tools were far too feeble to do any real work, you just bought the best tool you could afford, and most of us had the whole rainbow. It is only now, if you are OCD, that people opt for blue, red, or whatever, and stick with it - regardless of the cost or performance.
I know it is different if you work regularly onsite, but for woodworkers, and people pottering in the shed or garage, it doesn't actually matter how many different platforms you are on.
The only RYOBI tool I have is an IR thermometer they don’t sell anymore. That thing is awesome. I recharge the battery about twice a year with fairly regular use. It’s built like a tank and the ergonomics are top notch. I use it primarily to check the hub temps on the trailer I tow everyday when I stop. At one point I thought I had left it behind and looked for a replacement, as RYOBI stopped selling them (I’ve had it for more than 10 years now). I couldn’t find one half as good for twice the price. Lucky for me, I finally did find it and it’s still working like the day I bought it.
I’m a professional joiner. I must admit I have a few Ryobi tools in my shed. Mostly garden tools but a few tools for general home ownership too,,,, saves me getting my good tools in from my work van or back from my workshop… I use a badaptor and use my makita batteries on them.. for the money I can’t really fault ryobi.
I have gone through a couple of the smaller saws, got my first way back when they were still blue. The biggest thing to remember it is classified as a trim saw, and not ment for constant 2x material or large amounts of 3/4 ply, even though that's what alot of us will do with them. I haven't had the opportunity to use the 7¼ saw yet, so I can't compare.
I still found it junk, I was hoping to cut 3/4 plywood, it pretty much ruined the piece.
I was a huge DeWalt guy for years. During a time when money got very tight I bought a Ryobi drill thinking I would use it till it went out (thinking it would only last at most a year). 4 years later it started acting up and I realized that it had lasted as long as my DeWalts. Since then I only buy Ryobi drills for my job.
I have a kobalt 24V Sander that works well. Recently smoothed out all sides of a 5.5"x0.75"x7' table top in about just under 2 hours running from 40, 80, 120, 150, 180, 220, and 320 grit. Plus only used half the 4Ahr battery so true to time on battery life. Also connects to the 24V 3 gallon shop vacuum. Takes in about 85% of dust.
Man, seeing all the battery powered tools now makes me happy. I worked for a cabinet company in early to late 00's and the only battery brad nailers were craftsman which was terrible and a 12v Senco that I had. It was fine for trim but not crown molding so i had a pneumatic one with an air tank as a back up. Now, i could have a battery powered nailer, table saw, miter saw and have no need for a generator. I wish i could've had the tools of today back then.
I purchased the nail gun at a thrift store, but it didn't come with a battery and charger. Then I found the glue gun with a charger and extra battery in the same store, so I got the nail gun and glue gun with two batteries for $25. Then I purchased the small table saw off of facebook marketplace for $80. Then I bought myself the mulltitool and saber saw for Christmas new from Home Depot. I use Makita for my drill and impact driver, just because I used them back in the day when I was working on aircraft. These days I'm just renovating an old farmhouse. I really like Ryobi for the price, and the tools are serving me well. Thank for showing me the features on the Airstrike - mine didn't come with a manual 😄.
My brother gave me his corded Makita jig saw. Somehow he had 2.
I have all of these except the updated router (I have the old tippy one) and the work light (I have a different version of Ryobi lights) and I couldn't agree more.
Here's one I'd add to your list of great Ryobi tools: the P737 Power Inflator. I got mine for under $30 (though it looks like it's more expensive now) and I use it all the time... bike tires, car ties, balls, etc. It just works and I love it.
Here's one I'd add to your doodoo list: the 6 in. Two Speed Random Orbit Buffer. It just sucks - hard to get the pads on/off... hard to control. Bleh.
Edit to add: I got my wife the dual temp glue gun for Christmas and she loves it for crafting stuff - the variable temp makes a huge difference.
I still love Ryobi and I love watching the haters cry.
Oh oh, I just got that Ryobi polisher😮 Have not used it yet, but agree putting the pad on was a real pain😢
There's a Ryobi plant in my town so I go to the outlet store to buy all my Ryobi tools, I save so much money on them.
Nice! I've purchased from Direct Factory Outlet and gotten good deals myself.
Im a Ryobi Fan Boy...........Feel the love
Thanks for all you do
I’ve been a Ryobi user for years, even back to when the tools were blue and used Ni-Cad batteries. I don’t use them on a daily basis but have never had one stop working in all these years. The reason I continue to buy and use them is the value for the price. I’ve had other brands that every few years change battery formats and you have to buy new tools because you can’t get the old batteries.
I'm a licensed residential builder in michigan. I started with DeWalt cordless tools. After they fell apart, I realized why not get a less expensive tool and I could replace it and still be under the cost of a dewalt. So far I haven't had to replace any. I think they're every bit as good as a DeWalt.
I've been using a Makita XOB01Z 18V cordless sander for about a year now. I'm quite happy with it.
I love my Ryobi 5 1/2" saw. I like the light weight and so far it's had plenty of power to do anything I've wanted to do with it.
My Ryobi 1+ sander is the triangle type and it's worked very well for me. I sanded down my entire kitchen too repaint it and it worked great.
I will never talk down on ryobi. Back in my construction days we had the dewalts and stuff but everyone preferred the ryobi screw gun and drill. Things were a beast
Ive had great use out of the larger inflator. I've used it twice on the road to get tires inflated for other folks. And yeah the sander is a problem. It will turn your hand numb quickly.
I make a lot of large cardboard boxes from sheets of 48" x 96" corrugated and I use that silly little Ryobi mini circular saw and a straight edge just like you would use a track and track saw on lumber with the edge hanging off the side of my work table. It has to be cleaned out fairly often but it's my favorite tool for that purpose. I found it buried in a combo kit I got a long time ago.
i have the 5 1/2 inch circular saw - I typically take this when i buy lumber to make rough cuts before i put wood in the car. It's incredibly reliable, powerful for being small and so compact - this saw is awesome. I also have the Ryobi P321 brad nailer (the non-brushless version) and have used it for cabinet and other projects - it works perfectly and also very powerful and reliable.
You must be cutting pine. The one I tried was pure junk !!
I used the brushed 5.5 inch circular saw for 5 years and it finally gave up the ghost yesterday while cutting plywood. Really happy with the dewalt brushless saw I picked up with the BOGO deals
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The ryobi p727 is by far my most used ryobi tool, it is an amazing led work light. I use it working on my car, in the shop, grilling at night, etc.
I agree. The only thing I dislike is it doesn't remember the last setting you used out of the 3 when you reopen it.
Using ryobi professionally, first thing that broke was a kit jigsaw after 6 years. Upgraded to the brushless version. Great brand
I’ve been using Ryobi since they were blue. I think their drill drivers are a great value and recently purchased the cordless mini router. I still use the blue 3hp plunge router from the 90s in my flattening rig. I think stating the price you paid and the date you bought it would be helpful in transparency. (Unless Ryobi said you can’t which would suggest that you didn’t pay for the tools).
As a default system owner, I commend and respect ryobi for their crazy amount and variety of tools they offer with their battery lines, just wish their system was more practically shaped like others where their battery packs are smaller, but they are nice for enjoying the insertion like a magazine to a firearm
I will always recommend the brushless impact driver, its a beautiful goldilock zone for when i need more power than my craftsman drill but not as crazy torque as my Milwaukee. Ive been using it for both handyman and light mechanic work and i dont think i could ever go back to before i got it.
Awesome video , been using Ryobi for years and been loving the 18v one series of tools . For home or even some professional use they have worked great for me over the years .
my all time faorite ryobi tool is the 3" disk cut off and hot glue gun, I use those all the time. they have saved me so much time.
I've started to really love ryobi one+ tools. All of the products I've bought have been perfect for home projects. The battery powered yard tools have been surprisingly useful as well as the shop tools.
I am a professional wood worker of 49 years and I transitioned to Ryobi tools. My reasoning being that they all use the same batteries. Some I like and some not, but for the price they work well for what i use them for. I am still using the drill driver combo after 6-7 years of daily use. I did buy the new brushless ones, they are lighter. Overall I am happy with Ryobi.
I love my Ryobi 18ga brad nailer and the 23ga pin nailer and the narrow crown stapler and also awesome. I don't regret these one bit.
I love most of my Ryobi tools. But the ones I have issue with are usually not the brushless variants. Definitely go for the brushless option most every time.
I have a few of these tools, including the sander.
Interestingly, i haven't experienced any problems with my sander. Even if i apply some pressure, i haven't seen it bog down.
I have both of the circular saws you reviewed, along with my old Hitachi 18v 7 1/2". I use the small Ryobi, with aftermarket blades, solely for thin sheet goods (including plastics), trim trimming, etc. For that, it works very well.
I have a coworker with ryobi circ saws and he's replaced them twice over the last year. They burn up just cutting 3/4 inch plywood and particle board.
@@alextheonewarrior He must cut a lot of wood, or use dull blades.
The BOSCH GEX18V-5N is an excellent cordless orbital sander. Stepped outside of the Milwaukee platform after seeing some great review videos and I wasn't sorry. Absolutely great.
I agree a lot of people don’t consider the bosch pro range.
They make some awesome 18v tools. I have switched over to bosch and use Ryobi on tools that bosch doesn’t offer.
I’m so glad you did this video. I primarily use Ryobi and you are right about the 5-1/2 green saw. But I still have my Ryobi blue tools and the blue 5-1/2 saw is great. I’ve put it through heck and it keeps going. And I find myself going to the blue impact driver over the green. It just seems to have a little more power. With that said the green drills are not brushless. Great video Matt. My wife has the glue gun and heat gun in her craft room
I got the "Air Strike" pin and brad nailers. For the price I was very surprised at how well they both work. I've used that pin nailer a whole lot and have never had a mis-fire. Not one time. I did eventually get the M12 pin nailer because it is smaller and lighter. It's a good nailer as well but just like a firearm, there's less recoil on the Ryobi because of the weight. It's actually more comfortable to use, if you're not holding it up in the air.
I almost got that work light but ended up getting the magnifying work light. It's got the same clip, two levels of brightness and the magnifier is helpful for these older eyes. Very useful.
“Takes a little bit to spin down” literally takes a second. Meanwhile I’m still keeping an eye on my old craftsman that still hasn’t spun down since July.
Due to the tool selections, I decided a few years ago to go with Milwaukee and Ryobi. Milkshake for the heavy duty use and Ryobi for the yard/specialty tools that I don't use enough to justify the high cost of the Milwaukee version. This is where I've been pleasantly surprised as the Ryobi versions have kicked ass. The Ryobi SDS Rotary Drill has been solid. And the 21° Framing Nailer is crazy good.
I have plenty of Ryobi stuff. Love the glue gun. I got sucked into DeWalt too and it was the cordless sander that drew me in 210B. I can see it’s impracticality because of battery drain on a small battery but I got mine as part of one of the buy two 5ah batteries/charger/bag get free tool deal so battery drain hasn’t been a problem for me.
So I recently bought the Ryobi 18 gauge brad nailer. It is awesome and since then added more tools. I got the small circular saw and a jigsaw bundle. I used the small circular saw to rip plywood and worked extremely well. way easier to use that than drag my craftsman corded circular saw out. I have not used the jigsaw yet but it looks good. I also bought a driver and it works amazing also. I was a Dwalt guy before but for the price difference, and recently problems with Dewalt drills, I am now a Ryobi guy. Battery prices are good. I don't feel like I'm breaking the bank on just batteries like Dewalt.
Gonna have to get me the twisty light. The older model of the 5" sander works OK for quick jobs. And I use the 6.5" junk circular saw for my parking lot sheet goods break down kit. Works real good with the Kreg rip cut guide.
Interesting that you say ROSto avoid. I've used it for sanding shelf, and it has worked perfectly. Maybe you got a dud unit, or I don't muscle mine like you do. I do use Diablo sandpaper. That might make a difference.
The smaller 5 1/2 inch saw is a great "craft" saw. I do some smaller decorative craft projects as presents for my wife ( I made her a fairy village that sits on top of her bookcase) and it's a great saw for that type of stuff, but I would use my bigger brushless saw to build the bookcase. But for the fairy door I made as a gift it's great. It all depends on how you are using it. It's not a wookworkers saw, it's a crafter's saw.
The nice thing about that saw is that it's so light!
It's also great for breaking down sheet goods as it's so lightweight. I probably use the small saw more than the full size model unless I'm framing up with tubafours.
I framed a shed with mine, it’s much better with a Diablo blade. Great for fence boards too. Super light.