Ryobi Tool Info Requested

[Diggin It]

This is where a Tool forum would be good, but here goes ....

My blue and yellow 18 One + drill up and died this morning for no apparent reason. Drilling a hole and it just quit. Thought it was the battery, so I switched to a charged one ... nothing. Did some checking and thought it might be the switch. But when I jumped from the battery to the motor bypassing the switch, still nothing. No idea what else to look at, but considering it's several years old (I have no idea when I got it), I figured I'd look for a lime green replacement to match the other lime green tools I have.

I see a combo kit at HD for $99 with the drill, an impact driver, two batteries, charger and bag. But it doesn't say WHICH impact driver.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-1...-Ah-Batteries-Charger-and-Bag-P1832/207092155



I also see impact drivers alone for not much less in price or a bit higher:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-18-Volt-ONE-Lithium-Ion-Impact-Driver-Kit-P881/203466912
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-1...river-Tool-Only-with-Belt-Clip-P237/206588778


My question is, does anybody have any of these impact drivers? They say they're only 1/4" drive which doesn't seem like a lot. How stout are they?

They also have other kits including one with a circular saw, so I could go that way if the impact driver isn't worthwhile. I have the blue/yellow saw, but it's the same age as the drill that just quit. This kit only has one battery while the one with the ID has two.

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[eubie5]

I've got several of the battery operated ryobi tools. Have always done whatever I've asked of it. If i was starting over, would probably go with the Ridgid brand.

 

[4get gto]

This is where a Tool forum would be good, but here goes ....

My blue and yellow 18 One + drill up and died this morning for no apparent reason. Drilling a hole and it just quit. Thought it was the battery, so I switched to a charged one ... nothing. Did some checking and thought it might be the switch. But when I jumped from the battery to the motor bypassing the switch, still nothing. No idea what else to look at, but considering it's several years old (I have no idea when I got it), I figured I'd look for a lime green replacement to match the other lime green tools I have.

I see a combo kit at HD for $99 with the drill, an impact driver, two batteries, charger and bag. But it doesn't say WHICH impact driver.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-1...-Ah-Batteries-Charger-and-Bag-P1832/207092155



I also see impact drivers alone for not much less in price or a bit higher:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-18-Volt-ONE-Lithium-Ion-Impact-Driver-Kit-P881/203466912
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-1...river-Tool-Only-with-Belt-Clip-P237/206588778


My question is, does anybody have any of these impact drivers? They say they're only 1/4" drive which doesn't seem like a lot. How stout are they?

They also have other kits including one with a circular saw, so I could go that way if the impact driver isn't worthwhile. I have the blue/yellow saw, but it's the same age as the drill that just quit. This kit only has one battery while the one with the ID has two.

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I have had this one for few years now...








There was a difference in the two and I liked the "chuck" on this this model better. Seemed to work better for me. Have no complaints.

 

[check]

That $99 deal is a good one - take it! I did the same thing myself, and I love the drill driver. Gets the screws in lickety-split, and takes them out just as easily. Bought the same kit for a friend who has been drilling things together with screws for years and years with just the regular drill, and he could not believe what a fantastic advantage it is to have that little bit of jackhammering behind you when you are drilling a screw in. Wouldn’t be without it.

 

[ning]

I got the $99 kit and don't regret it. There sold-solo driver has more torque, but I'm ok with breaking out a manual wrench for the 1% of jobs that require it, and meanwhile I'm less likely to drive a screw through a 4x4...

 

[4get gto]

Also will mention I've drove 3/8" lags x 3" long without issue ...
Predrilled but still...

 

[JLH4]

Ryobi and Ridgid are the same, just different color. I've bought several Ryobi kits with 2 batteries and chargers so now I have 2ID, 2 reg. drills, 2 blowers, 2 circular saws, 2 rec. saws, 2 flashlights, 8 batteries and 3 chargers all work great but, (there's always a but) like most electrical tools they wear out over time. I've gone thru a cir. saw, leaf blower and 2 battery chargers in the last 10 years or so. Don't know how I ever got along without them. Get the kit!
:thumbsup:
Joe

 

[reb]

You mentioned it is several years old. Check the brushes.

 

[Diggin It]

You mentioned it is several years old. Check the brushes.

Yeah, maybe. Just have to figure out where they are.

 

[flyerdan]

+1 on brushes. I know one maker (Milwaukee?) had a spring loaded plastic pin that would raise one brush if they wore to a certain level, preventing armature damage from metal to metal brush mountings.

 

[Citydude]

I bought the $99.00 set at home depot. I have ran over 1000 torque head 3" inch screws with the impact driver. It has been dropped off a 10 foot scaffolding onto concrete numerous times. Impressive durability. It's somewhat slower than my comparable dewalt though. But not by much.

 

[Diggin It]

I just don't know if I'd be better of with the kit with the saw and one battery or the kit with the ID and two batteries. I already have five batteries and two chargers.

 

[JLH4]

You can never have enough batteries. :laughing:
Joe

 

[Citydude]

I just don't know if I'd be better of with the kit with the saw and one battery or the kit with the ID and two batteries. I already have five batteries and two chargers.

I'd go the tool only route with the batteries you have.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Ryobi and Ridgid are the same, just different color. I've bought several Ryobi kits with 2 batteries and chargers so now I have 2ID, 2 reg. drills, 2 blowers, 2 circular saws, 2 rec. saws, 2 flashlights, 8 batteries and 3 chargers all work great but, (there's always a but) like most electrical tools they wear out over time. I've gone thru a cir. saw, leaf blower and 2 battery chargers in the last 10 years or so. Don't know how I ever got along without them. Get the kit!
:thumbsup:
Joe

Ryobi and Rigid are NOT the same, not even related. Rigid is also the only power tool company to warranty the tools for life, including batteries. I just bought the rigid set with the sawzall, driver, and drill. Comes with a 2ah and a 4ah batteries. Made the decision to go with Rigid after a brand new Ryobi sawzall literally blew the gears out within 15 minutes of use.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

I have had Ryobi 18 volt tools for over 30 years. Have close to 90% of the items they offer. The old batteries did not hold up well over time and multiple recharges. The new LI batteries are super, long run time. Now have a mixture of blue and green and the 6 place charger + I think 8-9 batteries. Some of their specials you get the battery and charger w/the tool at less than the tool cost so the batteries accumulate. I just counted 5 extra battery charger I am sending to Habitat for Humanity store. One drill quit so threw it away. A recip saw got so wobbly would not cut straight so it went in the garbage. Not doing any more big remodels anymore so what I now have will last my lifetime.

Definitely a good investment.

Ron

 

[JLH4]

Ryobi/Milwaukee/Ridgid I found all 3 brands are owned by the same company and the batteries are interchangeable. Ryobi and Ridgid seem to be targeted at the DIYer while Milwaukee more at the professional. Anyway you can't go wrong with any of them. If one of my Ryobi tools wears out I'll probably replace it with Ridgid. Why? They seem more durable and have a better warranty.
:2cents:
Joe

 

[4get gto]

Interesting that Ryobi/Milwaukee/Ridgid batteries are the same...?
Or interchangeable at least.

 

[Ken]

Interesting that Ryobi/Milwaukee/Ridgid batteries are the same...?
Or interchangeable at least.

It would be nice if some one developed a method of inter-changing all types of batteries so could use where a tool needed a battery to use.
The 120 volt ac tools I continue to use when needing to get something done with out all the fiddling looking for battery or charger then realize only short life due to one battery in package fails to recharge.
I have started to purchase Ridged tools due to the warranty .
ken

 

[check]

Interesting that Ryobi/Milwaukee/Ridgid batteries are the same...?
Or interchangeable at least.

I didn’t know that! Now I can look for sales on all 3!