Ryobi Tool Info Requested

[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!