Cordless tools

[Brian425 0]

So I am thinking about buying this http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?CNTTYPE=PROD_META&CNTKEY=misc/searchResults.jsp&N=2984+5777&cm_ven=hd_over&cm_cat=Search&cm_pla=HD&cm_ite=bid10111496-home_depot They will not be my main tools. Just supplements to use when the real tools might be a pain to haul out. I own Milawalkee sawz all, circular saw, 1/2 inch hole shooter and angle grinder, so they should never see any real hardship.

Anyone use Ryobi stuff? Any recommendations? I am looking to keep it under $200.

Thanks,

B

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[PhreeZone 20]

Ryobi is ok, when I was doing construction and odd jobs I quickly learned that the more Volts you can get the better the product will work. 18v is min 24v is better and if you need more then that you need to go for wired tools. I always grabed the Dewalts off the truck, but the guys that grabbed the Ryobi never complained about them.

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[Brian425 0]

If I need 24 volts, I will do as you said, just haul out the wired stuff. To drill out rivets, cut small braches off the tree, etc, etc, cordless should be fine. For $135, I don't think I can go wrong. Here is the full link, my I can't get the clicky to work.


http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?CNTTYPE=PROD_META&CNTKEY=SuperFeatures2%2fPower_Tools%2fPM_Combo_Kits_1204&BV_SessionID=@@@@0292983699.1103488824@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccgadddghieimgcgelceffdfgidgmj.0&MID=9876&pos=15

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[kingbunky 3]

i have an 18V Ryobi set, no complaints here.

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[freeflyimpaired 0]

I have the Ryobi 18v cordless drill and saw set. Use them all the time, they work great and the price was right.

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[Brian425 0]

Great, I'll pick it up tomorrow.

Thanks for the help.

B

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[slug 1]

We already have some tim the tool man stuff aka More Power
Home depot had a sale on a ryobi 7.2 volt drill/screwdriver $10

Big spender bought two of them
As long as we use it in the house no one will laugh at the little sissy thing.

we've got some other ryobi tools and they've come up with a new progam for their portable stuff so you only jave to but the tools you neeed xtra batteries are affordable.check out their websight. Ryobi.com

The battery operated chain saw is

All that stuff goes on sale once in a while check out home depots websight. for promotions.

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[peacefuljeffrey 0]

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I have the Ryobi 18v cordless drill and saw set. Use them all the time, they work great and the price was right.

My mind has been poisoned against cordless appliances because of experience with things like cordless phones. The batteries always go to shit long before you think the life of the device should be over! Then, of course, it is difficult (and expensive) to even find a replacement.

How are the batteries for things like these cordless tools (drills, saws, etc.)? Do they last? Do they hold a decent charge length? Are they easily and economically replaceable? Those are the three big tests for me (apart from simply working as they should).

-Jeffrey

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[Brian425 0]

Jeffery,
Battery life was one of the main concerns for me also. Ryobi was recommended from a person on the land rover forums because they have average life; but, cheap to replace. $40 for 2 18.0 volt batteries. I figure 2 years or so from the batteries. If they are still going strong after 2 years, I will replace the batteries. We will see. Can't really go wron for $135 for a drill, sawz all, trim saw, flashlight and vacuum.

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[3ringheathen 0]

I have the 18volt kit. The drill is very good, and does a fair amount of work on one charge but the sawzall and circular saw are mediocre. Both of those chewed through the same batteries so fast it was frustrating.
If you're not expecting to use them too much, the price is right.

If you're planning some major projects, or work in the trades, spend the extra money on a Dewalt or Milwaukee set. I've used both, and they're top notch.
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[wingnut 0]

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spend the extra money on a Dewalt or Milwaukee set. I've used both, and they're top notch.

my dad has a milwaulkee set and theyare awsome... i used the saws all to trim a small forest of pine trees in thier front yard.... cordless are great some times but for volume work there is nothing that beats a corded saw or drill.... hehehe.. luckily i'll be moving back home soon so if i need to do any work i'll beable to pick betwen my corded toolsor my dad's cordless (or his corded tools that i don't own yet)(living with the parents does have it's upsides some times...lol)

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[Snowwhite 0]

I have completely worn out 2 Makita cordless drills. Not that they were bad, I just use my tools UP. I have several other drills for various purposes. 2 Craftsmen (one hammer drill) a Skill and a Ryobi. Same thing, when I am doing a big job requiring say a 22 inch drill bit (like a landscape wall or drilling through floor joists or something) I use a corded drill. I own a lot of Ryobi tools, never had a major gripe with any of them. The Ryobi blowers that I bought at Lowes were all guaranteed by Lowes, and they replaced 5 of them for me in a 2.5 years time.

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