Ryobi Tool Info Requested

[4get gto]

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

I don't know that....just replying what someone was saying. Would be nice though. Will be comparing now!

 

[Texasmark]

I have yet to tear one up and I have 3. Reason for 3 is the way I work, nothing to do with the reliability of the equipment.

I find that I use my impact over my drill if I have a suitable drill with the ｼ" hex socket that fits the impact. Neat thing is that it works like a drill till it hits resistance and then automatically goes into the impact mode.

Like running screws into sheet steel, the self piercing tip cuts at high speed and then when the tip cuts the hole and the threads engage, the machine goes onto the impact mode and runs the screw on down. Fastest way you can put up sheet-iron I guarantee you.

If I need impact and my Ryobi doesn't appear to be suited, I get out my air impact.

 

[AndyMA]

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

My Milwaukee & Ryobi batteries don't even resemble each other, let alone be interchangeable.

Which ones are you refering to?

Andy

 

[Diggin It]

Opened the drill (P206) and the motor is sealed as a single unit, no brushes accessible. Blew it out as best I could, used some carb cleaner to clear some gunk accumulated over the years. It would run OK by turning the chuck. Gearbox and all was OK. Connected one of the batteries and it tried to run slowly, then let the smoke out of the chip attached to the switch .. maybe a voltage regulator?

I see the switch assembly available for $15 or so, but I'm not sure I want to try that.

 

[mred2]

My son has Ryobi, most of the tools, fan, air compressor, etc. I have the Dewalt and a lot of tools and batteries. Both are what each wanted. I have several batteries, that I keep charged and in the back of my truck. I always have the right tool that I can use at the barn without trying to run a generator. Is one better? For me the Dewalt, for my son the Ryobi. Go with one and plan on staying with it. Batteries will be the biggest investment.

 

[joefromga]

Ryobi 18v tools are awesome. They have over 100 tools available. I have a bunch of them and will continue to buy them.

They just came out with high capacity 9ah batteries. They'll outlast you in the workday.

Just got the new brushless 7 1/4" circular saw with 9ah battery. Love it. I have the 10" chop saw but am going to get the dual 18v dual bevel sliding maitre chop saw soon. Also, look into the 6 battery charger. Makes charging and storage easy.

 

[Diggin It]

Slime green drills arrived today.

 

[Diggin It]

Charged the batteries and tested both drills. Both show very noticeable sparking from inside the motors. Not anything that would be of concern in most environments, but could be unfortunate around certain fumes. Now, I know these tools would never be purchased for use in hazardous atmospheres, but has anybody else noticed it on new tools?

 

[Mendonsy]

I haven't noticed that on any of mine, but I can't say that I ever really paid attention. I wonder if the sparking is just because the brushes are new and have not seated to the armature yet??

 

[BoylermanCT]

I have both Ryobi and Ridgid. Ryobi is much more affordable, a great value for good tools. Ridgid comes with a lifetime warranty on both tools and batteries, but they are more expensive. Between my Ryobi and Ridgid impact drivers, I like the Ryobi one better. It drives in screws faster.

The blue Ryobi tools are 1st generation. 2nd generation tools are green, and 3rd generation are green and brushless. Their original Ni-Cad batteries did not last long, but their new Li-Ion batteries are great.