The one thing I love about the charger from RYOBI is that when the battery becomes fully charged, the charger goes into save mode which means the battery won't over charge.
Also that's not their fastest charger. And whatever you may say about the bulk and odd shape of their batteries, they're the easiest and most pleasing to seat in place. Partially because just sticking a thing in a hole is much more natural than sliding, partially must be psychological thanks to how this is similar to putting a mag in, makes you feel so manly and op
@@spacecassette2108 No they dont. The Bauer, which i i think is the same as Ozito in other countries...... the instructions specifically say not to leave the battery in the charger as it will overcharge and cause damage to the battery..
Found your channel through this video. Great job! I appreciate the attention to detail and the testing format. I would love to see similar videos for their other common tools like drills, circular saws, reciprocating saws, etc. If you guys did that and stuck with it for a while I think it would make hugely successful videos. This is exactly the kind of content I was looking for. Thanks.
Thanks so much for this comment. I am going to try and do some more of these. It takes a lot to make a video like this since I do all the prep, research, filming, editing and everything by my self. I really like making these videos. Im going to try and do another one as soon as I find some free time!
Lol I own all three of these, so this was a fun video to watch. My DeWalt is not speed adjustable, but the trigger is variable speed, and it's pretty good, but my Ryobi and Bauer all have three different speed settings /torque settings. I do like that better. I have dropped the Ryobi off a 10-ft roof three times, and it still runs. Totally fun video, I don't know why I didn't get more hits, it should, you guys are a blast
I hate the variable speed trigger on my dewalt. Its VERY hard to get the right trigger pressure to keep from over torqueing, stripping screws, wrenching your arm. I use to use my dads adjustable all the time and going back to non is untenable. Im about to switch to the bauer but checking reviews first.
Ryobi drills can take a massive beating, my Ryobi drill took a 5O ft fall of my roof and still ran like it was brand new, i have also dropped it off a ladder from 6 to 9.5 ft up in the air at least 45 times. My stepdad still has the original 18v Ryobi tool froms the 90's, those saw some really heavy use and are still running. They are able to run off the newer batteries too.
Great video, great reviews. I've been a RYOBI fan since they were blue/yellow. Good to know how the new impact stacks up. Agree that not having the LEDs on the chuck is a huge negative. I have the first brushless you showed - it has the LEDs on the chuck and it's great when you're working in a darker spot. For the reference - wasn't that in a movie? I dunno, I can't total recall...
We used the Ryobi 18V tools in the door shop all the time...we just had a lot of batteries for them, this was before everything went to Lithium batteries LOL...back when the Ryobi line was blue and all Ni-Cad battery platforms....those drills and impacts got used and abused, and dropped, daily and they never skipped a beat. I have a few Ryobi One+ tools now and can't say anything bad about them....I also have a few other platforms as well that work just fine...and all I do anymore is DIY stuff, I don't do any pro or commercial type work with any of my tools.
I've noticed some makers will forget the belt clip!! Bauer ALWAYS has a belt clip! And the far best warranty! And in my opinion! The best operation and feel you can buy! And looks AMAZING!! You do need the 2 year purchase warranty! I mean! It's 20 bucks! And no questions asked!! You just take it to harbor freight and get a new one!! I have about 10 battery platforms!! I use bauer and buy bauer more tan any! They have everything! And it all works perfectly!! By the way I've returned my ryobi tools both times I bought them! They just suck!!!
I have been getting a lot of comments talking about how happy people are after switching to Bauer. Its looking like its going to be coming up and bumping out some other brands in sales in the near future.
Hercules is 5 years on their tools and 3 years on the batteries if I recall....you pay a little more for the Hercules line but you have a longer warranty. I can't really say anything bad about Bauer or Hercules, I have a few of both lines and they work great, and can't beat the prices....I do have some Ryobi stuff, but I keep them around the house for smaller tasks. The Bauer and Hercules stuff seems pretty good....and I do have some Ridgid 18V tools as well that have a lifetime service agreement and lifetime battery replacement type warranty. I haven't been all that impressed with Dewalt the past few years, they've fallen behind in everything compared to other brands, and have been playing on their name instead of boosting product quality and specs. Other manufacturers have surpassed them, and Dewalt's prices have gotten ridiculous for their lackluster performance. I've also heard people say good things with the Hart brand which I think is a Walmart brand.
Thanks for the comment! Glad you liked the video. I can add the numbers for each test in the next video. I think we are doing Milwaukee - craftsman - hart
@LifeProjX awesome, I'm looking forward to the next video. I'm interested in buying ryobi tools, I'm a hobbyist and am careful with my tools. Thanks again.
I have that EXACT Ryobi driver. I’ve driven decking screws, lag bolts etc… with it and it’s never, EVER skipped a beat. I also am invested in Makita. Yes, there are some situations to where I go to Makita for really heavy lifting projects, my Ryobi driver out classes my Makita driver by a long shot.
I liked it so much i got a 2nd one. Just wish ryobi put this much effort into qc with all their tools. Like their brushless Sawzall thats marketed as professional use but they never bothered to strengthen the piston holding the blade and that sht broke after like 2 weeks and im not using it as a professional by any means. Just so stupid because everything else is great but they just somehow ruined the whole tool with 1 component. Exact same issue as the non brushless Sawzall so its not like they couldn't see it coming. Brushless belt sander had a knob snapped off which i managed to weld back but the whole tool is just janky, belt doesnt really tension correctly and thats just really disappointing for their hp line.
I'm not surprised by the Ryobi win, but there are other factors in play! First, the number of devices they have that work from the same batteries is stunning, including multiple flashlight types. I also have a very high quality 900 lb-ft impact tool, an angle grinder, and portable vac. Additionally, their prices are pretty decent for batteries and other tools. I have four 4 amp batteries, and rarely need a charge between projects. My recently purchased 900 lumen LED flashlight was accidentally left on for 4 hours on a full charge and still showed all bars on the 4amp battery. The next test might be to shop brands and see who offers the most capable and diverse tool line-up, especially concerning price!
The battery/charger platform is a very good point when purchasing tools. If you are already invested in one platform and don't care to get a bunch of chargers and batteries for a bunch of different brands, it makes sense to just buy what you already have the batteries and chargers for.... I have Ryobi, Ridgid, Bauer, and Hercules now....but it means I can buy from those 4 brands since I already have the batteries and chargers....Ryobi I think has the biggest selection of tools for their 18V line, maybe aside from the Milwaukee 18V Fuel Line? Honestly I don't think you can really go wrong with any of these more common brands...Dewalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Ryobi, Ridgid, Bauer, Hercules, etc....I've heard people say Hart isn't bad either....some of these brands are made in the same factory too, so there's also that.
Found your channel through this - subscribed. I’m a recent Ryobi convert, and this is on the list to replace my dewalt. Very impressed with the HP range, only one I’ve tried that i think needs work is the Track/Plunge saw. The Jigsaw could do with a dust port but i like it nonetheless
Your mistake was using phillips head screws. I have that Bauer driver and I use it with star bit construction screws, and it is a breeze. It's a pleasure to use. Practically no effort at all. 12,000 screws is still a lot, but trust me. Next time, T-25 star bit screws. You'll love it.
It definitely would have been nice to use star bit construction screws, but it would have been much more expensive. if I end up doing another review Ill consider it tho!
@@LifeProjX next challenge shouldve been to un-screw all those screws and tally up the speeds/battery/etc or each one, so you could give those screws more life.
Love the video! What I would add is that when it comes to the bauer warranty; you can buy the optional extra warranty each and every year. They have a "no questions asked" kind of policy, so you can go in under warranty and grab a brand new tool right off the shelf. In and out within a minute. Really, no hassle. They usually have a deal as to you buy two Bauer products, and you get the third free as well. Their current deal is buy the 5ah battery at 68 bucks and get the impact driver free. That alone is a huge selling point. Your video just helped me make up my mind, Bauer is the way to go. Imo
Glad the video helped! I have seen some good deals on the Bauer products but I did not know about the extended warranty thing. Ill have to look into that!
With how far their quality has come it is definitely worth a look. I like to grab their predator engines every now and then. With the extended warranty, as long as you empty the gas and oil, you can bring it back, as long as you didn't obviously abuse it of course haha.
Ive got the Milwaukee gen 3 impact and my god is that uncomfortable to hold . After 3 years of daily i have big pressure sore at the base of my thumb that makes me have to hold the tool in a unnatural position when im driving home a lot of screws
I am setting up a Milwaukee vs Kobalt vs Hart. I don't think it'll be up until January tho. it's hard to find time to make those videos. there is a lot of work involved.
I like Ryobi. I have been buying them since the late 1990's. I have not yet had to replace one, but I have added on with the better upgraded versions on some of the tools. The only thing I did not like was the batteries for them until they were also upgraded. My 5 1/2 blue ryobi does have a hard time cutting 2x4's, but it is old. I do stand behind them. There isn't a brand I hate as u add to what I have, depending on my need. Thank you for your channel and it has helped, and I always keep an eye on the sales you send out.
I'm late to the party but I definitely enjoyed and appreciated the video. You've earned a like & subscribe here. That Ryobi impact is actually my daily driver for both work and home, and I keep a 4Ah in there.
I have that same Ryobi impact driver and a Craftsman Impact driver that I kinda use at the same time. I live in central TX, and since it's so hot in the summer, I do most of my stuff at night. I use both impact drivers because of the light placement. There are times when the light being on the base (Ryobi) works better than the top mounted lights.
I have various tools with different led placement and though I prefer a led ring around the chuck the most, I must confess that this ryobi's led is more than decent. I expected it to perform poorly but the lighting of the work area is quite good. The only here I have about the tool I've got it's that is bit ejection sometimes gets jammed. Also, if one needs more power, I've heard it performs better on HP batteries, particularly the 9ah one. It's heavy and expensive though, and I suspect the improvement to be marginal.
@@BoraHorzaGobuchul I have that same problem. It doesn't happen too much with screw bits, but any time I use a socket adapter, ejecting the adapter almost always requires vice grips or a few tqps with a hammer.
@@coryholden666 nothing so extreme in my case, luckily, I just have to jiggle the ring manually, but then again, I haven't used it for really heavy stuff
I’m all in with the Bauer not bad performance on top of the fact that I just bought it and you can get a two year no questions asked warranty for 12 bucks and I just keep trading it in every two years for 12 bucks Harbor freight warranty is the best on the market
Here in Australia Ryobi’s drills and drivers have a 4 year warranty, but if you register them online, they give you 6 years. Is it the same in the US? Edit: US only gets 3 years “limited warranty”?? Don’t get me wrong, 3 years is still 3 years, but that kinda sucks that you don’t get extra.
@@LifeProjX All good mate! There’s only so much you can fit into a video without it being too bloated. Loved the video. Videos like yours help us make informed decisions. Appreciate ya!
Most impressive survival after a fall I've seen was a Makita impact driver. Coworker dropped it 42ft onto asphalt, and then it tumbled down a flight of concrete stairs. The LED shattered but otherwise it worked just fine.
Great in depth analysis on these drivers. I go to HF fairly often but have been a loyal Ryobi owner for years due to inheriting a set and then buying new later . I like the sets Ryobi offers and think they're a great deal although I've lost interest in just about everything else HD sells hardware wise as quality has gone down . After watching this I will consider looking a lot harder at Bauer. DeWalt can go extinct for all I care. I've had couple of drills of theirs die and none of my Ryobis have . I will say the one Ryobi tool I bought that I think is a fail is the caulk gun. It did not hold up well and I barely used it . I bought a DeWalt compressor at Tractor supply , the quiet run one for about $500, and the regulator assembly blew itself apart in a year and they can't get the parts for it so I am absolutely through with them. If DeWalt made toilet paper I'm sure they could screw that up too.
I have all Milwaukee at work, but since I just do side jobs and personal stuff I have Ryobi just because I can't see spending thousands and thousands on tools that I'm never going to bang around on rough construction sites. I've owned them all over 35 years. Dewalt tools are all super comfortable.
Solid test guys! Ryobi always has me on price point for most tools and battery interchangeability with other tools, but they seldom come in as top choice for power. This review surprised. Dewalt tools are comfortable by trade. If you get a chance to do future tool comparisons, I'd drop in a Milwaukee as they have a solid rep on power. Screw U, Benny! - Total Recall
Thanks! Milwaukee is next on the list for sure. Wish we could make more consistent videos, but we just kind of get to them when we get to them. Awesome catch on the movie reference! 😂
I own a handyman/remodeling business and for my battery tools I use Makita.. the thing is that they are sooooo expensive. I really appreciate the video, it is what I was looking for to decide my mind on if buying Bauer was worth it ir not. So I'll keep my makita drills and framing saw because they are the most used, but every other tool I buy will be bauer. Thanks again for the video
I have that ryobi impact and I have the Milwaukee m18 fuel impact - honestly? I like my ryobi just as well - it’s in the same bracket as the Milwaukee. So no surprise it blew these others out of the water
Love my Bauer tools been using them for years never had to return one or exchange them still going strong. I use dewalt and Milwaukee for the auto mechanical stuff.
Excellent comparison! Thanks for all that effort 😮👍. I have a Makita XDT15RB impact driver and I really like it. But it was expensive. I just use it for my RC hobby. Yeah, that particular model form Dewalt is not recommended it. What I've been told is to get the DCF 840, or better yet, then DCF 845 👍
I went with the lower end Ryobi because I don't use it professionally and more so because I already had plenty of ryobi tools and batteries so the bare entry level impact driver from them was $21 as a bare tool. It works great, I couldn't care less that it isn't brushless.
As a contractor..i grew up with DeWalt..and ive found that today..if you dont by the XR version of the tool..its pretty much garbage. Ive dropped my driver several tines from 16ft up onto concrete amd ots still going strong and its comfortable for my hand. It is interesting how Ryobi did. I've been hearing some good things about them.
Ive used ryobi professionally full time before and they have always done good for me. At least the impactors. I have had some pretty bad tools from ryobi that have set on fire when I tried to use them professionally.
DeWalt's biggest problem is they have too many damn options. They need to discontinue that 1.5 Ah battery, put either the 2, 4 slim, 5 XR, or PowerStack battery in every kit. And they need to discontinue about half of their tools. They have Craftsman now, so discontinue all of the brushed motors. When a new tool comes out, discontinue the previous version within a couple months. They should have at the very most 1 of each: 12V, Atomic, XR, and FlexVolt for each type of tool. Right now they probably have 12 different 20V impact drivers available, why. They also have about 10 different battery chargers, most of which look exactly the same. They need to standardize to 1 standard speed, 1 high speed, and 1 multi-battery charger. I'm a bit of a DeWalt fanboy. I prefer them mostly based on ergonomics, but also durability and performance consistency. I am fairly certain that they got the worst possible combo kit with the worst battery and the worst charger for this comparison. If they got any 3+ AHr or PowerStack battery and almost any other charger, it would probably win on user preference. Maybe most people won't want to pay twice as much for DeWalt (or comparable brands) compared to Bauer, but it is definitely a better tool.
I'm not really surprised with the Bauer Run Time. I've noticed the batteries on my Bauer stuff seems to last quite a while compared to other brands. I have a few different platforms, but the Dewalt is no longer one of them...they have fallen vary behind in everything playing on their namesake rather than keeping up with other brands, and their prices are ridiculous for the lackluster performance. I have Bauer, Hercules, Ryobi, and Ridgid. All do pretty well, and I don't do any professional work requiring any of these tools so they'll all be just fine for the home DIYer needs, or the occasional user, or home shop tools. I'm surprised you didn't test the Hercules in this video given you had the Bauer....would be a really good comparison...another would have been the $40 Warrior from Harbor Freight as well.
Dude u guys are cool! I wanna drink beers with u fellas in that kick a** workshop and do the rafter drop! Thanks for the info, I’m goin Ryobi! Total Recall
The Ryobi is a very good impact, I have both the 4 mode and the kit version (single mode) and the single mode is much quicker for some reason, I prefer a it anyways as I live in speed 3 otherwise, I just feather the trigger when needed. recently a video was made comparing lots of impacts and Ryobi was up against the best of all the brands and didnt lose, especially in some tests it was equal to if not quicker than the gen 4 Milwaukee (with standard batteries) overall I am impressed with it, with a 5ah Hp battery it's never struggled, so once I get my hands on a forge battery, I'm sure it'll be even better.
How?? How is Ryobi the runaway winner, YOUR tests showed that the bauer was the clear winner on screws per charge, AND torque with the lag bolt test, I am so confused right now????
I dig everything and I own Bauer and dewalt but respect ryobis options just don’t want to start over changing brands but this would have been great if they all had the same mah battery’s.
You could buy a kit for the Bauer it’s $60 and includes a bag. The tool alone is 40 if you had to replace the tool because it wasn’t covered under warranty for whatever happened to it. It’s still cheaper than buying one of the other ones so you might’ve said Ryobi is the winner technically Bauer is long-term. Because the tool is easily replaced.
I have all 3(baught the bauer because needed impact left others at house) and i actually use the bauer on some uses and prefer it,BUUT the battery doesnt last as long,i only have the cheapo.ryobi is my next fav,and dewalt seems to barely have more power but battery last longest..just my experience and i use em everyyday
the bauer performs about as well as gen 3 milwaukee impacts, albeit at a slightly larger size. it really is a beast and if you want to look for something better the hercules outperforms anything thats not 24v for not much more money.
For me the problem with Dewalt was the battery chargers. Drop them from 1 or 2 ft. and they stop working. After replacing them 3 times I switch to Bauer.
I bought my contractors Bauer and back drivers, did not buy the warranty, We lost all of them within 6 months We still have only the Multi-Tools running, everything we bought was brushless and only the multi-tools survived
Ive been using ryobi and dewalt both professionally for well over 5 years. Ryobi and dewalt have always been good, I don't know what dewalt was thinking with the new model we tested. Bauer is new to me and even tho I have one now I don't use it often.
Redo the test with 2ah or 4ah batteries, I own both Ryobi and Dewalt tools. What I've noticed is that there's a huge drop off in power when the 1.5ah batteries reach half charge. This went for both platforms, those 1.5ah batteries are garbage.
This is the first test I've seen where Ryobi came in first, especially beating Dewalt. Way to go Ryobi! (I have a bunch of their 40 volt yard tools and like them a lot.)
@@LifeProjX Great - some of my Ryobi yard tools are 8 or 9 years old and the batteries still work (although they now test out at 20 volts instead of 40, but most of the tools still work with them). My newer chainsaw however needs the full 40 volt (and I have 3 of those that are full strength). I always buy the tool to get new batteries - still cheaper that way. I'll be on the lookout for your review.
i don't want to carry those batteries anywhere on the ryobi.. i love my HFT and bauer line, but regardless, the light and the battery shape/size on the Ryobi is a 100% deal breaker. imagine needing to carry more than 1 ryobi battery anywhere with you. regardless, this was an epic comparison video.
Are you sure you got the DeWalt brushless? The regular Maxx is NOT brushless. That's why there is such a difference in price. The $160 Maxx is a brushed motor drill. Just something most don't know and get really confused by.
Using 5 digits of screws t just shit all over some wood mindlessly actually sounds like a great cathartic experience. Anything drill-like is oddly satisfying to use over and over, even with no real purpose behind it. Although admittedly I would have loved you rviewing the DeWalt DCF850 Atomic instead of the DCF 840 . . . which is miles ahead of it in terms of power and compactness. But considering DeWalts absolute garbage-tier nomenclature and numbering, I guess it cant be helped figuring out which one to actually look at. I actually have the DCF850 though, and while it wasn't the one I actually wanted (I was looking instead at getting the DCF845, which is their larger XR version), but it came in a great package deal and when I used it I was floored at just how insanely powerful that tiny thing is, and the almost laughably short head length of it (literally 4 inches) has helped me in more than a few ways I wasn't expecting it to in tight areas. The ergonomics of it are phenomenal too; with one of their Powerstack batteries (another thing I didn't originally care for but got one off-handedly and started loving it anyway) it's profile and weight is so minuscule and the ergonomics are so great that the entire experience is like cutting through butter; just a smooth, pleasant time without much distractions or discomfort.
I was thinking of doing a video going over all of the different models of dewalt to bread down the confusion. I might have to put that on the list of videos to make this year.
Regarding the DeWalt That's not a "slightly better" battery That's their power stack battery which has a very very high upfront cost but has about 7,000 more life cycles than a regular battery so per unit cost overall is actually cheaper DeWalt has three separate batteries out there that they pair with their bundles usually they pair their cheapest batteries with their bundles but you can buy better batteries in their bundles that explains the price differences 💯 You're welcome!!!
12 bucks for a 2 year warranty on the Bauer. walk in and walk out with a new one. other warranties are garbage having to wait for it to be fixed or replaced
Ryobi cordless tools seem to be hit and miss for me. I've had good experiences with most of their cordless products with the notable exception of their nail guns, which break and malfunction quite often. Their batteries use to be horrible, but they seem to be improving lately. Ryobi AC tools are also all over the map so do your research before buying.
Raymond Elmer DeWalt is rolling in his grave. I like all these brands. I'm Cheering for the underdog Bauer great product for the price point it is SOLID 👍🏻 Ryobi I have their products and they have never let me down 👍🏻 DeWalt I have a case of Stanley hand tools and I'm going to be purchasing the DCF900👍🏻 The list is long of quality great brands out there. Today I found out about the RIDGID R86211 the Big Dawg of them all it was so good that RIDGID had to pull back because it was out shining Milwaukee, it's a shame what they did with RIDGID it was to good for the market they held it back. It's also a shame what happened to Milwaukee H96B total recall, make sure you get the H96A if you get one.👍🏻 Anyways, I appreciate all these fine brands what ever works for you., and don't forget the Hercules by Harbor Freight their flag ship👍🏻 and the Warrior isn't that bad at all and their Chicago power tools for the novelist, there is a tool for everyone 👍🏻 But also don't forget you can always do it the old fashion way by hand and get some exercise in your muscles get the blood circulating 👍🏻💪🏻
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The one thing I love about the charger from RYOBI is that when the battery becomes fully charged, the charger goes into save mode which means the battery won't over charge.
I wasn't aware of that. thanks for the info!
They all do it
Bro welcome to 2013 they started doing that long ago with all electronic equipment 💀
Also that's not their fastest charger. And whatever you may say about the bulk and odd shape of their batteries, they're the easiest and most pleasing to seat in place. Partially because just sticking a thing in a hole is much more natural than sliding, partially must be psychological thanks to how this is similar to putting a mag in, makes you feel so manly and op
@@spacecassette2108 No they dont. The Bauer, which i i think is the same as Ozito in other countries...... the instructions specifically say not to leave the battery in the charger as it will overcharge and cause damage to the battery..
Props to you guys for getting all that work done. Appreciate the review!
Found your channel through this video. Great job! I appreciate the attention to detail and the testing format. I would love to see similar videos for their other common tools like drills, circular saws, reciprocating saws, etc. If you guys did that and stuck with it for a while I think it would make hugely successful videos. This is exactly the kind of content I was looking for. Thanks.
Thanks so much for this comment. I am going to try and do some more of these. It takes a lot to make a video like this since I do all the prep, research, filming, editing and everything by my self. I really like making these videos. Im going to try and do another one as soon as I find some free time!
Lol I own all three of these, so this was a fun video to watch. My DeWalt is not speed adjustable, but the trigger is variable speed, and it's pretty good, but my Ryobi and Bauer all have three different speed settings /torque settings. I do like that better. I have dropped the Ryobi off a 10-ft roof three times, and it still runs. Totally fun video, I don't know why I didn't get more hits, it should, you guys are a blast
I hate the variable speed trigger on my dewalt. Its VERY hard to get the right trigger pressure to keep from over torqueing, stripping screws, wrenching your arm. I use to use my dads adjustable all the time and going back to non is untenable. Im about to switch to the bauer but checking reviews first.
Ryobi drills can take a massive beating, my Ryobi drill took a 5O ft fall of my roof and still ran like it was brand new, i have also dropped it off a ladder from 6 to 9.5 ft up in the air at least 45 times. My stepdad still has the original 18v Ryobi tool froms the 90's, those saw some really heavy use and are still running. They are able to run off the newer batteries too.
I didn't even need Arnold to get that Total Recall reference. Nicely done!
Thanks! And nice recall haha
Most of my tools are Bauer, can't beat the price with that power and durability
I was super impressed. I am about to test the hart brand from Walmart so we are going to see how that goes
Great video, great reviews. I've been a RYOBI fan since they were blue/yellow. Good to know how the new impact stacks up. Agree that not having the LEDs on the chuck is a huge negative. I have the first brushless you showed - it has the LEDs on the chuck and it's great when you're working in a darker spot. For the reference - wasn't that in a movie? I dunno, I can't total recall...
Ryobi products have never let me down and my batteries are still going strong 6 years later.
I used a Ryobi to build displays metal/wood for a company and it was a Beast every day.
We used the Ryobi 18V tools in the door shop all the time...we just had a lot of batteries for them, this was before everything went to Lithium batteries LOL...back when the Ryobi line was blue and all Ni-Cad battery platforms....those drills and impacts got used and abused, and dropped, daily and they never skipped a beat. I have a few Ryobi One+ tools now and can't say anything bad about them....I also have a few other platforms as well that work just fine...and all I do anymore is DIY stuff, I don't do any pro or commercial type work with any of my tools.
I've noticed some makers will forget the belt clip!! Bauer ALWAYS has a belt clip! And the far best warranty! And in my opinion! The best operation and feel you can buy! And looks AMAZING!! You do need the 2 year purchase warranty! I mean! It's 20 bucks! And no questions asked!! You just take it to harbor freight and get a new one!! I have about 10 battery platforms!! I use bauer and buy bauer more tan any! They have everything! And it all works perfectly!! By the way I've returned my ryobi tools both times I bought them! They just suck!!!
I have been getting a lot of comments talking about how happy people are after switching to Bauer. Its looking like its going to be coming up and bumping out some other brands in sales in the near future.
Hercules is 5 years on their tools and 3 years on the batteries if I recall....you pay a little more for the Hercules line but you have a longer warranty.
I can't really say anything bad about Bauer or Hercules, I have a few of both lines and they work great, and can't beat the prices....I do have some Ryobi stuff, but I keep them around the house for smaller tasks. The Bauer and Hercules stuff seems pretty good....and I do have some Ridgid 18V tools as well that have a lifetime service agreement and lifetime battery replacement type warranty.
I haven't been all that impressed with Dewalt the past few years, they've fallen behind in everything compared to other brands, and have been playing on their name instead of boosting product quality and specs. Other manufacturers have surpassed them, and Dewalt's prices have gotten ridiculous for their lackluster performance.
I've also heard people say good things with the Hart brand which I think is a Walmart brand.
Fantastic presentation. Ty. Loved the charts shown and rankings. I would like to have seen the numbers too for each test.
Thanks for the comment! Glad you liked the video. I can add the numbers for each test in the next video. I think we are doing Milwaukee - craftsman - hart
@LifeProjX awesome, I'm looking forward to the next video. I'm interested in buying ryobi tools, I'm a hobbyist and am careful with my tools. Thanks again.
I bought a no brand $25 impact driver15 years ago. That thing is still going strong.
Good job guys, i watch the whole thing, ur close to a view / screw.
Yea, I’m not sure it was worth the effort 😬 I appreciate the watch tho! Thanks!
I have that EXACT Ryobi driver. I’ve driven decking screws, lag bolts etc… with it and it’s never, EVER skipped a beat. I also am invested in Makita. Yes, there are some situations to where I go to Makita for really heavy lifting projects, my Ryobi driver out classes my Makita driver by a long shot.
I liked it so much i got a 2nd one.
Just wish ryobi put this much effort into qc with all their tools.
Like their brushless Sawzall thats marketed as professional use but they never bothered to strengthen the piston holding the blade and that sht broke after like 2 weeks and im not using it as a professional by any means. Just so stupid because everything else is great but they just somehow ruined the whole tool with 1 component.
Exact same issue as the non brushless Sawzall so its not like they couldn't see it coming.
Brushless belt sander had a knob snapped off which i managed to weld back but the whole tool is just janky, belt doesnt really tension correctly and thats just really disappointing for their hp line.
@@whatsmolly5741that's why ya go with Ridgid for their LSA
I'm not surprised by the Ryobi win, but there are other factors in play! First, the number of devices they have that work from the same batteries is stunning, including multiple flashlight types. I also have a very high quality 900 lb-ft impact tool, an angle grinder, and portable vac. Additionally, their prices are pretty decent for batteries and other tools. I have four 4 amp batteries, and rarely need a charge between projects. My recently purchased 900 lumen LED flashlight was accidentally left on for 4 hours on a full charge and still showed all bars on the 4amp battery. The next test might be to shop brands and see who offers the most capable and diverse tool line-up, especially concerning price!
That's a great video idea. I think Ill make that video coming into the holidays. probably be good for when most people buy tools!
The battery/charger platform is a very good point when purchasing tools. If you are already invested in one platform and don't care to get a bunch of chargers and batteries for a bunch of different brands, it makes sense to just buy what you already have the batteries and chargers for....
I have Ryobi, Ridgid, Bauer, and Hercules now....but it means I can buy from those 4 brands since I already have the batteries and chargers....Ryobi I think has the biggest selection of tools for their 18V line, maybe aside from the Milwaukee 18V Fuel Line?
Honestly I don't think you can really go wrong with any of these more common brands...Dewalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Ryobi, Ridgid, Bauer, Hercules, etc....I've heard people say Hart isn't bad either....some of these brands are made in the same factory too, so there's also that.
Found your channel through this - subscribed.
I’m a recent Ryobi convert, and this is on the list to replace my dewalt. Very impressed with the HP range, only one I’ve tried that i think needs work is the Track/Plunge saw. The Jigsaw could do with a dust port but i like it nonetheless
Thanks for the follow! I really appreciate it! I am working through some reviews on some more ryobi stuff.
Your mistake was using phillips head screws. I have that Bauer driver and I use it with star bit construction screws, and it is a breeze. It's a pleasure to use. Practically no effort at all. 12,000 screws is still a lot, but trust me. Next time, T-25 star bit screws. You'll love it.
It definitely would have been nice to use star bit construction screws, but it would have been much more expensive. if I end up doing another review Ill consider it tho!
@@LifeProjX next challenge shouldve been to un-screw all those screws and tally up the speeds/battery/etc or each one, so you could give those screws more life.
I'm another big fan of T-25 star bit screws. You nailed it... (cough) so to speak...
Love the video! What I would add is that when it comes to the bauer warranty; you can buy the optional extra warranty each and every year. They have a "no questions asked" kind of policy, so you can go in under warranty and grab a brand new tool right off the shelf. In and out within a minute. Really, no hassle. They usually have a deal as to you buy two Bauer products, and you get the third free as well. Their current deal is buy the 5ah battery at 68 bucks and get the impact driver free. That alone is a huge selling point. Your video just helped me make up my mind, Bauer is the way to go. Imo
Glad the video helped! I have seen some good deals on the Bauer products but I did not know about the extended warranty thing. Ill have to look into that!
With how far their quality has come it is definitely worth a look. I like to grab their predator engines every now and then. With the extended warranty, as long as you empty the gas and oil, you can bring it back, as long as you didn't obviously abuse it of course haha.
Ive got the Milwaukee gen 3 impact and my god is that uncomfortable to hold . After 3 years of daily i have big pressure sore at the base of my thumb that makes me have to hold the tool in a unnatural position when im driving home a lot of screws
I am setting up a Milwaukee vs Kobalt vs Hart. I don't think it'll be up until January tho. it's hard to find time to make those videos. there is a lot of work involved.
This def deserves more views
I appreciate that!
I like Ryobi. I have been buying them since the late 1990's. I have not yet had to replace one, but I have added on with the better upgraded versions on some of the tools. The only thing I did not like was the batteries for them until they were also upgraded. My 5 1/2 blue ryobi does have a hard time cutting 2x4's, but it is old. I do stand behind them. There isn't a brand I hate as u add to what I have, depending on my need. Thank you for your channel and it has helped, and I always keep an eye on the sales you send out.
After I started upgrading the batteries I thought all the ryobi tools performed much better. Thanks for the comment!
I'm late to the party but I definitely enjoyed and appreciated the video. You've earned a like & subscribe here. That Ryobi impact is actually my daily driver for both work and home, and I keep a 4Ah in there.
Thanks for the like and sub! I am running the 9ah right now and its awesome haha
I have that same Ryobi impact driver and a Craftsman Impact driver that I kinda use at the same time. I live in central TX, and since it's so hot in the summer, I do most of my stuff at night. I use both impact drivers because of the light placement. There are times when the light being on the base (Ryobi) works better than the top mounted lights.
that's a good insight. I haven't found any situations that I like the bottom mounted light meter, but I'm sure youre right that there are situations.
I have various tools with different led placement and though I prefer a led ring around the chuck the most, I must confess that this ryobi's led is more than decent. I expected it to perform poorly but the lighting of the work area is quite good.
The only here I have about the tool I've got it's that is bit ejection sometimes gets jammed.
Also, if one needs more power, I've heard it performs better on HP batteries, particularly the 9ah one. It's heavy and expensive though, and I suspect the improvement to be marginal.
@@BoraHorzaGobuchul I have that same problem. It doesn't happen too much with screw bits, but any time I use a socket adapter, ejecting the adapter almost always requires vice grips or a few tqps with a hammer.
@@coryholden666 nothing so extreme in my case, luckily, I just have to jiggle the ring manually, but then again, I haven't used it for really heavy stuff
I’m all in with the Bauer not bad performance on top of the fact that I just bought it and you can get a two year no questions asked warranty for 12 bucks and I just keep trading it in every two years for 12 bucks Harbor freight warranty is the best on the market
Here in Australia Ryobi’s drills and drivers have a 4 year warranty, but if you register them online, they give you 6 years. Is it the same in the US? Edit: US only gets 3 years “limited warranty”?? Don’t get me wrong, 3 years is still 3 years, but that kinda sucks that you don’t get extra.
that's good information. Thanks for sharing! I only did a brief dive into the warranties.
@@LifeProjX All good mate! There’s only so much you can fit into a video without it being too bloated. Loved the video. Videos like yours help us make informed decisions. Appreciate ya!
I recently bought a Ryobi screwdriver like this and it came with a hook. Loved this tool from the first use!
I hope they start adding the hook in all the tools. I was disappointed when this impact didn't come with one.
The ryobi precision scissors r pretty sweet too
Most impressive survival after a fall I've seen was a Makita impact driver. Coworker dropped it 42ft onto asphalt, and then it tumbled down a flight of concrete stairs. The LED shattered but otherwise it worked just fine.
Ill have to grab a Makita and try it out!
Great in depth analysis on these drivers. I go to HF fairly often but have been a loyal Ryobi owner for years due to inheriting a set and then buying new later . I like the sets Ryobi offers and think they're a great deal although I've lost interest in just about everything else HD sells hardware wise as quality has gone down . After watching this I will consider looking a lot harder at Bauer. DeWalt can go extinct for all I care. I've had couple of drills of theirs die and none of my Ryobis have . I will say the one Ryobi tool I bought that I think is a fail is the caulk gun. It did not hold up well and I barely used it . I bought a DeWalt compressor at Tractor supply , the quiet run one for about $500, and the regulator assembly blew itself apart in a year and they can't get the parts for it so I am absolutely through with them. If DeWalt made toilet paper I'm sure they could screw that up too.
I have all Milwaukee at work, but since I just do side jobs and personal stuff I have Ryobi just because I can't see spending thousands and thousands on tools that I'm never going to bang around on rough construction sites. I've owned them all over 35 years. Dewalt tools are all super comfortable.
Great video and excellent time for me to see this, been looking to purchase one and I'll be going Bauer 😮
Glad we could help
Solid test guys! Ryobi always has me on price point for most tools and battery interchangeability with other tools, but they seldom come in as top choice for power. This review surprised. Dewalt tools are comfortable by trade. If you get a chance to do future tool comparisons, I'd drop in a Milwaukee as they have a solid rep on power.
Screw U, Benny! - Total Recall
Thanks! Milwaukee is next on the list for sure. Wish we could make more consistent videos, but we just kind of get to them when we get to them. Awesome catch on the movie reference! 😂
this was a BIG help in the direction I'm going to go to purchase. Thank you so very much
Im Glad we could help!
I own a handyman/remodeling business and for my battery tools I use Makita.. the thing is that they are sooooo expensive. I really appreciate the video, it is what I was looking for to decide my mind on if buying Bauer was worth it ir not.
So I'll keep my makita drills and framing saw because they are the most used, but every other tool I buy will be bauer.
Thanks again for the video
I have a few more Bauer now also. Glad we could help
I have that ryobi impact and I have the Milwaukee m18 fuel impact - honestly? I like my ryobi just as well - it’s in the same bracket as the Milwaukee. So no surprise it blew these others out of the water
I am getting ready to do a review on the Milwaukee. looking forward to comparing it to some other impact drivers
Is the rafter drop actually a ceiling joist drop?
Love my Bauer tools been using them for years never had to return one or exchange them still going strong. I use dewalt and Milwaukee for the auto mechanical stuff.
Excellent comparison! Thanks for all that effort 😮👍. I have a Makita XDT15RB impact driver and I really like it. But it was expensive. I just use it for my RC hobby. Yeah, that particular model form Dewalt is not recommended it. What I've been told is to get the DCF 840, or better yet, then DCF 845 👍
I love my Bauer. For the money,you can't beat it. Does the job.
I don't hate it for sure
so does that mean there isnt a belt hook available at all for the ryobi? Or they just dont include one in the box?
You can get one, it just doesn't come with one.
Just a tiny point. The Ryobi LED position is actually better for me. It depends what situations you deal with most. But I wish it had a belt clip.
Is that a dcf887? Why pick that of all the line up?
dcf809. it was the least expensive brushless they offered at the time.
Guys, I signed in to subscribe and like. 12k screws!! Appreciate the time and effort I must say.
Thanks! we are actually beginning filming the next impact review tonight.
I went with the lower end Ryobi because I don't use it professionally and more so because I already had plenty of ryobi tools and batteries so the bare entry level impact driver from them was $21 as a bare tool. It works great, I couldn't care less that it isn't brushless.
I have a few of the brushed motor ryobis also. They work great and I have no complaints
As a contractor..i grew up with DeWalt..and ive found that today..if you dont by the XR version of the tool..its pretty much garbage. Ive dropped my driver several tines from 16ft up onto concrete amd ots still going strong and its comfortable for my hand.
It is interesting how Ryobi did. I've been hearing some good things about them.
Ive been impressed with Ryobi lately. Didn't used to like them, but the newer ones have been good.
No Milwaukee?
we are currently filming the next video and Milwaukee is in it!
Did anyone get the Total Recall reference in the "12,000"?
Nice
Great Video, thanks!
thanks!
Personally i like Bauer and Ryobi but i only use it to scrap. I really like the Milwaukee 12v drill and impact driver.
Ive used ryobi professionally full time before and they have always done good for me. At least the impactors. I have had some pretty bad tools from ryobi that have set on fire when I tried to use them professionally.
Just picked up the herculese impact and hammer drill with 2 5ah batteries and 2 chargers for 200$ flat.
Total recall! Old skool 🎥🍿🎥🍿🍿🍿
Good "recall" haha
@@LifeProjX right! 🆒🎥12K screw's is crazy! I'm switching from Makita to Bauer. The price & not on commercial site anymore. They work just fine for me.
DeWalt's biggest problem is they have too many damn options. They need to discontinue that 1.5 Ah battery, put either the 2, 4 slim, 5 XR, or PowerStack battery in every kit. And they need to discontinue about half of their tools. They have Craftsman now, so discontinue all of the brushed motors. When a new tool comes out, discontinue the previous version within a couple months. They should have at the very most 1 of each: 12V, Atomic, XR, and FlexVolt for each type of tool. Right now they probably have 12 different 20V impact drivers available, why. They also have about 10 different battery chargers, most of which look exactly the same. They need to standardize to 1 standard speed, 1 high speed, and 1 multi-battery charger.
I'm a bit of a DeWalt fanboy. I prefer them mostly based on ergonomics, but also durability and performance consistency. I am fairly certain that they got the worst possible combo kit with the worst battery and the worst charger for this comparison. If they got any 3+ AHr or PowerStack battery and almost any other charger, it would probably win on user preference. Maybe most people won't want to pay twice as much for DeWalt (or comparable brands) compared to Bauer, but it is definitely a better tool.
Rural King sold the Dewalt 20v drill or impact with battery and charger for $99
I'm not really surprised with the Bauer Run Time. I've noticed the batteries on my Bauer stuff seems to last quite a while compared to other brands. I have a few different platforms, but the Dewalt is no longer one of them...they have fallen vary behind in everything playing on their namesake rather than keeping up with other brands, and their prices are ridiculous for the lackluster performance.
I have Bauer, Hercules, Ryobi, and Ridgid. All do pretty well, and I don't do any professional work requiring any of these tools so they'll all be just fine for the home DIYer needs, or the occasional user, or home shop tools.
I'm surprised you didn't test the Hercules in this video given you had the Bauer....would be a really good comparison...another would have been the $40 Warrior from Harbor Freight as well.
Dude u guys are cool! I wanna drink beers with u fellas in that kick a** workshop and do the rafter drop! Thanks for the info, I’m goin Ryobi! Total Recall
haha, good movie catch! ill drink a beer for you when we do the next video, but you gotta post a cheers video back!
Why is Bauer 50$ more than original price of 54$ or 60$ ?
I had to buy the charger and battery separate to make it a fair comparison
The Ryobi is a very good impact, I have both the 4 mode and the kit version (single mode) and the single mode is much quicker for some reason, I prefer a it anyways as I live in speed 3 otherwise, I just feather the trigger when needed. recently a video was made comparing lots of impacts and Ryobi was up against the best of all the brands and didnt lose, especially in some tests it was equal to if not quicker than the gen 4 Milwaukee (with standard batteries) overall I am impressed with it, with a 5ah Hp battery it's never struggled, so once I get my hands on a forge battery, I'm sure it'll be even better.
How?? How is Ryobi the runaway winner, YOUR tests showed that the bauer was the clear winner on screws per charge, AND torque with the lag bolt test, I am so confused right now????
I’m wondering the same thing. Other than comfort, Bauer BEAT Ryobi in nearly every category.
I dig everything and I own Bauer and dewalt but respect ryobis options just don’t want to start over changing brands but this would have been great if they all had the same mah battery’s.
You could buy a kit for the Bauer it’s $60 and includes a bag. The tool alone is 40 if you had to replace the tool because it wasn’t covered under warranty for whatever happened to it. It’s still cheaper than buying one of the other ones so you might’ve said Ryobi is the winner technically Bauer is long-term. Because the tool is easily replaced.
You should do another one of these tests, but add the Hercules in
we are currently filming the next one
@@LifeProjX cool is the Hercules in it
@@Toolsareus hart, we had do do brushless to keep it fair
@@LifeProjX that makes sense
I have all 3(baught the bauer because needed impact left others at house) and i actually use the bauer on some uses and prefer it,BUUT the battery doesnt last as long,i only have the cheapo.ryobi is my next fav,and dewalt seems to barely have more power but battery last longest..just my experience and i use em everyyday
Insane test guys got my sub.!!
Thanks!
That same Ryobi bundle I got for $90, 7 months after this video was uploaded.
One of the reasons I like Ryobi. Crazy inexpensive for the quality you're getting
5 months later & I subscribed
well I appreciate it!
Frank from Michigan here ............ hey guys ... when are you going to do a video where you take out all those screws!! 😀😃😁
... never... haha
I just got my Ryobi the price is reasonable and performance is great
Nice!
the bauer performs about as well as gen 3 milwaukee impacts, albeit at a slightly larger size. it really is a beast and if you want to look for something better the hercules outperforms anything thats not 24v for not much more money.
I have the bauer. You forgot to mention it has tree speeds.
For me the problem with Dewalt was the battery chargers. Drop them from 1 or 2 ft. and they stop working. After replacing them 3 times I switch to Bauer.
I bought my contractors Bauer and back drivers, did not buy the warranty, We lost all of them within 6 months We still have only the Multi-Tools running, everything we bought was brushless and only the multi-tools survived
I will have to try the multi-tool. I have the ryobi and I think its junk
@@LifeProjX the brushless one from Bauer served me well so far
Now to use all three of them on a day-to-day basis for 5 years and see if they all still perform the same.
Ive been using ryobi and dewalt both professionally for well over 5 years. Ryobi and dewalt have always been good, I don't know what dewalt was thinking with the new model we tested. Bauer is new to me and even tho I have one now I don't use it often.
My shed has been broken into every 6 months. I refused to spend $$$ for expensive tools. IMO Bauer is biggest bang for the buc.
Redo the test with 2ah or 4ah batteries, I own both Ryobi and Dewalt tools. What I've noticed is that there's a huge drop off in power when the 1.5ah batteries reach half charge. This went for both platforms, those 1.5ah batteries are garbage.
I can do that I have 4 ah batteries for all the impactors
This is the first test I've seen where Ryobi came in first, especially beating Dewalt. Way to go Ryobi! (I have a bunch of their 40 volt yard tools and like them a lot.)
I actually have some of their yard tools lined up to review. (when I find the time)
@@LifeProjX Great - some of my Ryobi yard tools are 8 or 9 years old and the batteries still work (although they now test out at 20 volts instead of 40, but most of the tools still work with them). My newer chainsaw however needs the full 40 volt (and I have 3 of those that are full strength). I always buy the tool to get new batteries - still cheaper that way. I'll be on the lookout for your review.
I would like to see the craftsman in this test
It’s on the list! We have a few videos dropping then we will come back for another review!
i don't want to carry those batteries anywhere on the ryobi.. i love my HFT and bauer line, but regardless, the light and the battery shape/size on the Ryobi is a 100% deal breaker. imagine needing to carry more than 1 ryobi battery anywhere with you.
regardless, this was an epic comparison video.
Yea I have a lot of the ryobi batteries and they are a pain to carry around. Thanks for the comment!
Funny thing i did the same thing a d my Bauer literally smoked lol after about 937 screws
I bet you could replace the chuck and still play less than either of the other options
I noticed there are no Milwaukee unit there. Wonder why? I'll stick to my Milwaukee products, they seem to be the best.
We started filming the Milwaukee review yesterday. Milwaukee vs Rigid vs Hart.
Arnold Schwarzenegger in Total Recall! To be exact! 😂
Nice
This video is awesome 🔥
Thank you!
Oh no brother, youre doing 1 milion screws for 1 milion subs, no pain no gain
haha, if I ever get a million subs (unlikely) Ill see what I can do 🤣
Damn sitting at 205 views. I hope y’all get that 1,000,000 I enjoyed it!
Thanks! I hope we get 1M also. that would be amazing. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Are you sure you got the DeWalt brushless? The regular Maxx is NOT brushless. That's why there is such a difference in price. The $160 Maxx is a brushed motor drill. Just something most don't know and get really confused by.
Yea. The DCF809 is the model. I think the issue is that that model is compact so I think they sacrificed some power for size.
Next you have to remove all those screws 😂
I was going to burn the wood and pull them all out and grab them with my magnet haha
😂
It makes me wonder how the RYOBI got its motor smoked often by other regular tool testers on RUclips.
Using 5 digits of screws t just shit all over some wood mindlessly actually sounds like a great cathartic experience. Anything drill-like is oddly satisfying to use over and over, even with no real purpose behind it.
Although admittedly I would have loved you rviewing the DeWalt DCF850 Atomic instead of the DCF 840 . . . which is miles ahead of it in terms of power and compactness. But considering DeWalts absolute garbage-tier nomenclature and numbering, I guess it cant be helped figuring out which one to actually look at.
I actually have the DCF850 though, and while it wasn't the one I actually wanted (I was looking instead at getting the DCF845, which is their larger XR version), but it came in a great package deal and when I used it I was floored at just how insanely powerful that tiny thing is, and the almost laughably short head length of it (literally 4 inches) has helped me in more than a few ways I wasn't expecting it to in tight areas.
The ergonomics of it are phenomenal too; with one of their Powerstack batteries (another thing I didn't originally care for but got one off-handedly and started loving it anyway) it's profile and weight is so minuscule and the ergonomics are so great that the entire experience is like cutting through butter; just a smooth, pleasant time without much distractions or discomfort.
I was thinking of doing a video going over all of the different models of dewalt to bread down the confusion. I might have to put that on the list of videos to make this year.
Man bun confuses me how the Bauer lost.
Overall collected score. they did really well tho
Regarding the DeWalt That's not a "slightly better" battery That's their power stack battery which has a very very high upfront cost but has about 7,000 more life cycles than a regular battery so per unit cost overall is actually cheaper DeWalt has three separate batteries out there that they pair with their bundles usually they pair their cheapest batteries with their bundles but you can buy better batteries in their bundles that explains the price differences 💯
You're welcome!!!
Nice Total Recall reference lol
Thanks! haha
But… they all still work. See this is what happens when I let you finish a video by yourself
🤣🤣 if we get a bunch of views we can either break them or give them away. I'll let you decide.
Absolutely hate my dewalt and my Makita been buying Bauer for the last year and I love them
I was not impressed with the dewalt
12 bucks for a 2 year warranty on the Bauer. walk in and walk out with a new one. other warranties are garbage having to wait for it to be fixed or replaced
I bought the Ryobi after watching this video.
Glad we could help!
I’m deep into Ryobi for home and carry Makita for work. The Makita drip, hammer drill, and 5” grinder are much stronger than the Ryobi. D
Ill have to try out the makita. Ive been using bosch for my hammer drill
Don’t sleep on the Makita hammer drill.
Do you use the new ryobi + HP stuff or the normal?
Brushless. My problem was battery life. Good tools but not for drilling into 1/4” ar400 steel.
Ryobi always the best! It came from the underdog to being #1. Just like AMD vs Intel, AMD is crushing Intel like its going out of style!
they are a good underdog story for sure.
HF for the DIY’er always wins. Always. I’m speaking from 30 years experienc.
Im starting to come to that conclusion
Ryobi cordless tools seem to be hit and miss for me. I've had good experiences with most of their cordless products with the notable exception of their nail guns, which break and malfunction quite often. Their batteries use to be horrible, but they seem to be improving lately. Ryobi AC tools are also all over the map so do your research before buying.
I have had bad luck with the ryobi reciprocal saw and the hammer drill.
Raymond Elmer DeWalt is rolling in his grave.
I like all these brands.
I'm Cheering for the underdog Bauer great product for the price point it is SOLID 👍🏻
Ryobi I have their products and they have never let me down 👍🏻
DeWalt I have a case of Stanley hand tools and I'm going to be purchasing the DCF900👍🏻
The list is long of quality great brands out there.
Today I found out about the RIDGID R86211 the Big Dawg of them all it was so good that RIDGID had to pull back because it was out shining Milwaukee, it's a shame what they did with RIDGID it was to good for the market they held it back.
It's also a shame what happened to Milwaukee H96B total recall, make sure you get the H96A if you get one.👍🏻
Anyways, I appreciate all these fine brands what ever works for you., and don't forget the Hercules by Harbor Freight their flag ship👍🏻 and the Warrior isn't that bad at all and their Chicago power tools for the novelist, there is a tool for everyone 👍🏻
But also don't forget you can always do it the old fashion way by hand and get some exercise in your muscles get the blood circulating 👍🏻💪🏻
Great comment! Appreciate all the advise. I would like to test more stuff in the future, but need to save up the money to buy more tools 🤣
The true test is testing after the 10 battery charge.
all the batteries seem to be holding up well. Im still using all the inspectors.
12,000 👍 Up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 💯