i rate ryobi as diy or light to medium trade your thoughts !

[big-all]

yes i know your bored off me saying it because i say it so often

now this is my genuine findings over many days months and years buuuuttt
i would be gratfull if you would share with us you good and bad experiences with ryobi tools so we can form a rounded opinion

thanks for you contributions good and hopfully bad

 

[neds]

I got a Ryobi Jigsaw, does its job however the variability speed controller is now knackered. Still cuts though, for the price cant ask for anything more!

 

[big-all]

thanks exactly what we need

how olds is it and how much use does it get

 

[neds]

Its about a year old and was second hand too! was used heavily with one project and then every so often after that. I will use it until it breaks completely then buy a another one decent one... However Its still going strong and cant see it breaking in the very near future!

 

[Thermo]

bought a hammer drill as a cheapie second. very plasticy and cheap feeling. hardly used.

table saw i have is good enough though for what i use it for

 

[big-all]

bought a hammer drill as a cheapie second. very plasticy and cheap feeling. hardly used.

is it the one with the spirit level built in!!
i do think they look cheap

in general they are reliable well built well desighned and at the price good value for money

and where the mickey take thermo i expected it from you

 

[Bilioustrumpstaine]

I have a few ryobi tools, two cordless drivers, one cordless angle drill driver, two planers, and a few sanders.

All were bought when the products were on offer.

I have only had one problem, the gearbox went on one of the drivers, I took it back to the supplier and it was repaired promptly under warranty.

I use these tools as second line, on a day to day basis I use makita as I feel that they are more up to the job.

I would also recommend Ryobi for the more serious diyer and light trade use.

 

[big-all]

I have a few ryobi tools, two cordless drivers, one cordless angle drill driver, two planers, and a few sanders.

All were bought when the products were on offer.


I use these tools as second line, on a day to day basis I use makita as I feel that they are more up to the job.

I would also recommend Ryobi for the more serious diyer and light trade use.

exactly how i do it Bilioustrumpstaine
dewalt corded and 18v also bosch 24v as my main kit with ryobi as secondary kit

often difficult to justify a new naked battery tool if its around £150

at around half the price router trimmer' nail [pin] gun 'plainer 'recip saw' and more off the one plus range have made apearences and how i did without them i dont know
i have of course got the corded version off them all except the recip saw as i managed to get the dewalt 18v version for around £70

 

[Deluks]

My first was the 18 Volt combi and 'dustbuster' pack. £35 on eBay from a local sparkie who had hardly used them (He got them free at a trade counter when he spent over £1000)

Both work fine, I've been using the drill occasionally for almost 2 years now and performs as expected, doesn't feel as powerful or well built as my 18V Bosch GSBVE2 but I am happy enough and would buy another without hesitation. The spirit level falls off occasionally but the magnetic holder is really handy.

The original pair of 1.5v batteries are still going strong too.

My mate picked me up the cordless router when he was in the US, Cost $50 (£25) Really handy for light routing, rebates and trimming.

I also have the impact driver, which was £50. (£59.99 in Screwfix plus a promo £10 off voucher) Stunning little tool.



Just before christmas B&Q were having a 25% off all power tools so I got the cordless recip for about £33. Another fine purchase and really comes into it's own when cutting through metal.

As you can see I am very happy with my spend/tool accumulation ratio so far (Under £150)

I will probably the caulking gun next (as I have a job planned for the future which involves gallons of sealant!)

Lots more info here

 

[Thermo]

bought a hammer drill as a cheapie second. very plasticy and cheap feeling. hardly used.

is it the one with the spirit level built in!!
i do think they look cheap

in general they are reliable well built well desighned and at the price good value for money

and where the mickey take thermo i expected it from you

i never said it looked cheap i said it felt cheap and plasticy to use!

im only giving my honest opinion. The tools i use have to stand up to all weathers, literally, due to being used outside all year round in rain and mud etc. Cheap ones dont last, and the ryobi drill certainly isnt up to the environment i would use it in. But for general diy then i certainly dont see a problem with them.



me take the mickey......never!

 

[joe-90]

I've had an 18v Ryobi combi for three years. Done loads of heavy work screwing in coach bolts and the like. The batteries are getting a bit tired now but it's pretty much on a par with my DeWalt. I'd recommend them to anyone.

 

[big-all]

i never said it looked cheap i said it felt cheap and plasticy to use!

im only giving my honest opinion. The tools i use have to stand up to all weathers, literally, due to being used outside all year round in rain and mud etc. Cheap ones dont last, and the ryobi drill certainly isnt up to the environment i would use it in. But for general diy then i certainly dont see a problem with them.

its the negative i am after'
there is so little negative about ryobi it actualy makes me think i may have the only decent set off ryobi tools and everybody else is too polite to say they have the tools from hell under my recomendation

 

[^woody^]

I went Ryobi mad last year and bought a load of the tools - its easier to list what I don't have - the lights, the vacuums, fan, inhalator, orbital sander, 3 spreed drill and drill/driver. The most used ones all fit nicely in a large B&Q wheeled tool chest with the Ryobi drill and bit accessories.

The most useful for me has been the all purpose saw and the impact driver. The radio is great too!

The combi drill is poor for masonry and a bit big and heavy for many other basic drilling tasks. Its delegated for mixing plaster

The jigsaw for some reason seems a poor tool, and even with new blades, does not seem to want to cut 50mm timber. Its OK for awkward cuting, but I am not impressed with it.

The circular saw is good for sheets, but not good for timber sections. The grinder is really useful for quick cutting/sanding

All the others are OK as long as its remembered that they are cordless and have limited power and battery life. But is great to be able to do a job quickly and easily without the need of a power socket or trailing leads

 

[joe-90]

Why do people always blame the drill when it's the bits that aren't cutting. Get a set of blue Bosch. If they turn - they cut.

 

[^woody^]

My Ryobi combi drill is rubbish in comparison to a 12v DeWalt and 14v Bosch green drill with the same bit