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Opinions on Ryobi tools?
Posted on 7/16/22 at 3:30 pm
Posted on 7/16/22 at 3:30 pm
Finally have a place with a shed/shop and can start bulking up on tools. Ryobi seems to be a good price and I have some friends that use them and like them. This will just be weekend warrior stuff so I likely won't push them too hard. For the price it seems like I wouldn't have to sink too much into them and if I decide I want "nicer" tools I won't feel as guilty abandoning the platform. Dewalt just seems too expensive for what I'll get out of them.
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Posted on 7/16/22 at 3:37 pm to jlovel7
Ryobi are decent tools at an affordable price for small DIY stuff around the house. Personally though, I’d go with Milwaukee. They’re owned by the same company; however, the options/reliability/longevity are far better with Milwaukee’s M18 line. You’ll pay more for the tools and batteries, but you likely won’t have to replace said tool or battery. Get one of those “starter/combo sets” (drill, impact driver, circular saw, orbital sander, charger and 2 batteries) and then build off of that.
This post was edited on 7/16/22 at 3:39 pm
Posted on 7/16/22 at 3:40 pm to jlovel7
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Opinions on Ryobi tools?
they are the mid level quality reliability value tools to buy
same thing goes for harbor freight "pittsburg" brand hand tools
both are best value for your money for shop tools when you dont need professional quality stuff and just want good tools
as far as cordless tools, replacement battery costs should be your guiding factor since most tools are good but replacement batteries are often as expensive as 80% of cost of just buying a new one rather then a replacement battery for it
Posted on 7/16/22 at 3:50 pm to jlovel7
I have all Ryobi and they have held up well and done everything I asked of them. I don’t use them all the time but I’ve put them through some weekend warrior hell and I certainly don’t go out of my way to take care of them.
Posted on 7/16/22 at 3:52 pm to jlovel7
I own many of their tools. No complaints.
Posted on 7/16/22 at 4:23 pm to jlovel7
We've been using Ryobi for years. Home use/maintenance for rental property/hobby auto.
Best value for your money is to buy them around Christmas when they run all the sales.
There are better brands and if you wanted to use it everyday for work then maybe, w ehave guys at work that abuse the crap out of their tools and still use Ryobi. Most use Milwaukee though.
Best value for your money is to buy them around Christmas when they run all the sales.
There are better brands and if you wanted to use it everyday for work then maybe, w ehave guys at work that abuse the crap out of their tools and still use Ryobi. Most use Milwaukee though.
Posted on 7/16/22 at 6:12 pm to jlovel7
I have a couple of Ryobi tools that are just things dewalt doesn't offer in 20v or the Dewalt version was really expensive. The nail guns form Ryobi go on sale for $99, the ones from Dewalt are all $300+.
Dewalt clearly has better tools, and I am sure the same thing can be said about Fuel and flex tools however the Ryobi tools I have do work fine, but they don't feel as solid. Ryobi also had a TON of tools, so you can get just about anything you can imagine in a battery powered tool. When they run specials often you can "hack" the deals by buying the most expensive tool that comes with the free batteries, return the tool and keep the batteries at a prorated price. 2 4ah batteries and a charger usually run about $60 that way.
Dewalt clearly has better tools, and I am sure the same thing can be said about Fuel and flex tools however the Ryobi tools I have do work fine, but they don't feel as solid. Ryobi also had a TON of tools, so you can get just about anything you can imagine in a battery powered tool. When they run specials often you can "hack" the deals by buying the most expensive tool that comes with the free batteries, return the tool and keep the batteries at a prorated price. 2 4ah batteries and a charger usually run about $60 that way.
Posted on 7/16/22 at 6:31 pm to armsdealer
My dad has ryobi and Bauer (harbor freight) stuff. I have dewalt. All of his stuff is more than sufficient for a homeowners just looking for a drill and impact driver. I prefer my dewalt xr stuff in every tool, but I’d say they are close to the same as the base model dewalt tools.
Posted on 7/16/22 at 6:58 pm to jlovel7
If you’re new to cordless tools and not using them for work, Ryobi is a great option. Don’t get me wrong, Ive broken Ryobi tools and have examples of their tools that absolutely didn’t get the job done, but I will still buy them on occasion. They’re ubiquitous, priced right, and have tons of different tool options.
One thing I think doesn’t get enough air time: there no sin in using more than one battery platform. It’s not a huge inconvenience. So start with what makes sense and upgrade if they’re not scratching the itch as your needs expand.
Milwaukee is absolutely a step up and I can tell the quality difference immediately. I started with Ryobi as a young ‘professional homeowner’ 15 years ago but buy Milwaukee for most of my replacements now.
One thing I think doesn’t get enough air time: there no sin in using more than one battery platform. It’s not a huge inconvenience. So start with what makes sense and upgrade if they’re not scratching the itch as your needs expand.
Milwaukee is absolutely a step up and I can tell the quality difference immediately. I started with Ryobi as a young ‘professional homeowner’ 15 years ago but buy Milwaukee for most of my replacements now.
This post was edited on 7/16/22 at 7:00 pm
Posted on 7/16/22 at 11:31 pm to jlovel7
Ryobi is great no matter if you’re a weekend warrior or a commercial contractor. They have years of warranties on parts and lifetime warranties on others. I’ve had many Ryobi tools for many years and they’re going strong and I beat them to death.
I’ve even branched out to Ryobi fans, lights, inflators, and they all are fantastic.
I’ve even branched out to Ryobi fans, lights, inflators, and they all are fantastic.
Posted on 7/17/22 at 2:50 pm to jlovel7
I have over 15 Ryobi one+ tools including string trimmer and leaf blower. Very satisfied and warranties are good. No grief from Home Depot to replace with receipt. I am still adding to my collection!
Posted on 7/17/22 at 3:22 pm to MEd LSU
Watch the “special buy of the day” on Home Depot’s website. The put combo kits with major sales weekly, but you have to order them. Also can get great deals on batteries as well. Mostly Ryobi, but have sales on Milwaukee and Dewalt as well.
Posted on 7/17/22 at 4:02 pm to jlovel7
I had a Ryobi weed eater with all the attachments.
Thing lasted 12 years. I was a happy customer.
Thing lasted 12 years. I was a happy customer.
Posted on 7/17/22 at 4:35 pm to i am dan
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I had a Ryobi weed eater with all the attachments. Thing lasted 12 years. I was a happy customer.
I have one that’s about 10 years old now. Battery went out after 5 years but I got some OEMs for $30 on Amazon and they’re going strong. The only thing I’ve had to replace is the little cap that covers your line and that was $4. 10 years of popping that on and off finally gave.
Posted on 7/17/22 at 11:22 pm to jlovel7
I have the Ryobi weed eater and blower and one of those starter sets that came with a drill, circular saw and reciprocating saw. All bought about 8 years ago and no issues with the tools, just the batteries. I did have 4 batteries/chargers that came with the tools, but only 1 battery and 2 of the chargers still work.
Posted on 7/18/22 at 8:27 am to Tiger Prawn
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I did have 4 batteries/chargers that came with the tools, but only 1 battery and 2 of the chargers still work.
My experience with Ryobi is similar. I do a lot of work at my mother's house and the beach house in Florida when I can visit and have bought a bunch of cheaper Ryobi tools.
No complaint with the tools but their batteries and chargers drop like flies.
Posted on 7/18/22 at 9:11 am to armsdealer
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I have a couple of Ryobi tools that are just things dewalt doesn't offer in 20v or the Dewalt version was really expensive. The nail guns form Ryobi go on sale for $99, the ones from Dewalt are all $300+.
Same for me. I have mostly dewalt but buy Ryobi for whatever Dewalt doesn't offer or is just cheaper for something i don't use very often. I have a Ryobi fan, sawzall, & fogger.
Posted on 7/18/22 at 9:53 am to wm72
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No complaint with the tools but their batteries and chargers drop like flies
I get downvotes for this and I don’t understand why, but you can buy a pair of OEM batteries for <$40.
Mine are currently 5 years old and still run for about 30 minutes each.
Amazon
Posted on 7/18/22 at 10:26 am to Tiger Prawn
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I have the Ryobi weed eater and blower and one of those starter sets that came with a drill, circular saw and reciprocating saw. All bought about 8 years ago and no issues with the tools, just the batteries. I did have 4 batteries/chargers that came with the tools, but only 1 battery and 2 of the chargers still work.
Those are the exact same tools I have. I bought the starter set 15 years ago. All those tools still work, but the batteries died. The yard tools I bought about 10 years ago. Those tools and batteries still work.
This post was edited on 7/18/22 at 10:41 am
Posted on 7/18/22 at 10:30 am to 3nOut
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but you can buy a pair of OEM batteries for
OEM doesn't mean what you think it means
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