This is great. Thank you for sharing your experience with the Ryobi. I found most of the in-depth RUclips reviews to focus on Dewalt / Bosch / Makita, etc. so there aren't many videos about this saw. I'm not a tool snob but am picky about my purchases, so spent some time doing research before buying the Ryobi. This is a great saw at a great price. Here are some observations others might find helpful: 1) So long as a miter saw allows full adjustment (like you show here) it will make perfect cuts. 2) Because this model is corded, it provides ample power. Going cordless starts to involve a manufacturer's battery system quality / brushless motors, and other considerations that increase costs. This saw uses tried-and-true technology and will always be powerful enough for its purpose. 3) All sliding miter saws struggle with blade deflection. This is a function of the slide mechanism and the size of the blade. 7 1/4" is a small blade and the Ryobi has no more deflection than any other compact saws on the market. Again, solid, tried-and-true technology. 4) The Ryobi has an LED 'shadow-line' system to mark your cuts rather than a laser. A decade ago, this was exclusive to Dewalt and was a game-changing feature. This is a huge point in favor of buying the Ryobi. 5) The dust collection is not great on this saw even with vac attached. But, miter saws are a messy tool. 6) Having to engage the trigger safety button with the side of your index finger is awkward when making many repetitive cuts. FWIW, disabling it is simple to do, but I'm not advising anyone to make that modification ;).
Thanks for tuning in! Appreciate you watching and your feedback here, some very insightful information. It’s been a pretty reliable saw as it does get used frequently. I would probably go with a different brand for my next upgrade though.
@@dbproductreviews6319 One other thing that came up in the comment section of another video reviewing the saw, but that went unanswered is the loosening of the blade fastening nut, something which you also smartly checked in your video!! If that happens, the blade will keep spinning on the arbor even after the motor stops, though it isn't so loose that it wobbles or gives more obvious visual cues. It's disconcerting when it happens, but it's not a defect of the saw, but a consequence of having an electric brake on the motor. (It happened to me not long after setting-up the saw, so I made sure to wipe the nut and washer with some alcohol to remove any oils that might have been applied at the factory to prevent corrosion during shipping, etc.) For folks new to electric saws, it is standard on any saw - table, circular, miter,... - that the bolt threads at the arbor are oriented so that the nut tightens itself on the arbor as the blade spins. That's why it is advised not to over-tighten the nut when installing blades b/c it isn't needed and can damage the blade's structural integrity (like over-tightening nuts on a car wheel). BUT, an electric brake on the motor opposes the forces at play when the rotation of the shaft suddenly stops. The centrifugal force of the blade will fight against the threads of the tightening nut when the brake engages. In other words, the blade wants to keep spinning when the brake quickly stops the arbor and that difference in inertia can gradually work to loosen the nut. TLDR; always a good idea to periodically check that the blade is secured tightly on the arbor!
This is great. Thank you for sharing your experience with the Ryobi. I found most of the in-depth RUclips reviews to focus on Dewalt / Bosch / Makita, etc. so there aren't many videos about this saw. I'm not a tool snob but am picky about my purchases, so spent some time doing research before buying the Ryobi. This is a great saw at a great price. Here are some observations others might find helpful:
1) So long as a miter saw allows full adjustment (like you show here) it will make perfect cuts.
2) Because this model is corded, it provides ample power. Going cordless starts to involve a manufacturer's battery system quality / brushless motors, and other considerations that increase costs. This saw uses tried-and-true technology and will always be powerful enough for its purpose.
3) All sliding miter saws struggle with blade deflection. This is a function of the slide mechanism and the size of the blade. 7 1/4" is a small blade and the Ryobi has no more deflection than any other compact saws on the market. Again, solid, tried-and-true technology.
4) The Ryobi has an LED 'shadow-line' system to mark your cuts rather than a laser. A decade ago, this was exclusive to Dewalt and was a game-changing feature. This is a huge point in favor of buying the Ryobi.
5) The dust collection is not great on this saw even with vac attached. But, miter saws are a messy tool.
6) Having to engage the trigger safety button with the side of your index finger is awkward when making many repetitive cuts. FWIW, disabling it is simple to do, but I'm not advising anyone to make that modification ;).
Thanks for tuning in! Appreciate you watching and your feedback here, some very insightful information. It’s been a pretty reliable saw as it does get used frequently. I would probably go with a different brand for my next upgrade though.
@@dbproductreviews6319 One other thing that came up in the comment section of another video reviewing the saw, but that went unanswered is the loosening of the blade fastening nut, something which you also smartly checked in your video!!
If that happens, the blade will keep spinning on the arbor even after the motor stops, though it isn't so loose that it wobbles or gives more obvious visual cues. It's disconcerting when it happens, but it's not a defect of the saw, but a consequence of having an electric brake on the motor. (It happened to me not long after setting-up the saw, so I made sure to wipe the nut and washer with some alcohol to remove any oils that might have been applied at the factory to prevent corrosion during shipping, etc.)
For folks new to electric saws, it is standard on any saw - table, circular, miter,... - that the bolt threads at the arbor are oriented so that the nut tightens itself on the arbor as the blade spins. That's why it is advised not to over-tighten the nut when installing blades b/c it isn't needed and can damage the blade's structural integrity (like over-tightening nuts on a car wheel).
BUT, an electric brake on the motor opposes the forces at play when the rotation of the shaft suddenly stops. The centrifugal force of the blade will fight against the threads of the tightening nut when the brake engages. In other words, the blade wants to keep spinning when the brake quickly stops the arbor and that difference in inertia can gradually work to loosen the nut. TLDR; always a good idea to periodically check that the blade is secured tightly on the arbor!
Thanks. Very helpful. I have the same saw and didn’t realize you could adjust that
Hi Jared. Thanks for watching. Glad you found this helpful! Let me know if it works.
Nice
Thanks for watching! Enjoy that.