Home Depot has Ryobi ONE+ 18V 4-Tool Combo Kit w/ 2x Batteries + Charger & Bag Bundle on sale for $139. Shipping is free, alternatively, curbside pickup is free.
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For those not familiar with Ryobi, the comment by harryhuangkun is correct if you are using the tools professionally. For the typical homeowner, these tools are fine. However, Ryobi has their brushless, brushless compact, and HP (High Performance) tool lines that, although more expensive, compare more favorably to the professional cordless tools from DeWalt or Milwaukee. I have been using the brushless compact and, more recently, the new HP line of Ryobi One+ tools daily in a demanding environment and have found them to be remarkably close in performance and quality to my much more expensive DeWalt tools.
I'm sure this statement will garner a lot of hate from the DeWalt community, so let me just say that DeWalt tools are great when your company is buying the tools. Ryobi One+ HP tools are a pretty darn good option when you are spending your own money - especially when Home Depot has great buys on them as they just did right before Christmas.
My Ryobi tools have brushed motors and they are more than adequate for home use. In the last year or two Ryobi has really stepped up their game with their brushless tools and HP line. The same company (TTI) that makes Milwaukee makes Ryobi which I'm sure aids in their development. There are lots of good reviews for Ryobi tools on YouTube.
I flip homes and use Ryobi non brushless. I don't own a single brushless tool yet. I have never had a Ryobi tool fail me. My drill is 7 years old, been dropped off a roof and used and abused and still works fine. I even mix buckets of drywall mud with it which is not recommended but it does it on the low speed setting.
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Ryobi or Craftsman? Picked up a brushless Craftsman 4 tool set from Lowes for only 120 on clearance. But I dont want to commit to a line that may not be as good.
Ryobi or Craftsman? Picked up a brushless Craftsman 4 tool set from Lowes for only 120 on clearance. But I dont want to commit to a line that may not be as good.
Either should be fine depending on what you are doing. If they are sitting on a shelf most days then don't sweat it. You can always buy things not in that kit as you need something regardless of the brand. No shame in having multiple brands.
Either should be fine depending on what you are doing. If they are sitting on a shelf most days then don't sweat it. You can always buy things not in that kit as you need something regardless of the brand. No shame in having multiple brands.
Agree. One battery system is convenient/flexible but do you really need that convenience/flexibility when aren't using your tools all that often?
Pros have different needs that doesn't always apply to typical homeowner use.
Bought deal at this time of year 2 years ago: 5 tools: Brad nail gun, drill, flashlight, circular saw and reciprocating saw, 2 batteries , charger and bag $149. Much better deal. Also replaced flashlight battery with led light. Thought the flashlight was a waste but I like it much better now. FYI there is a spare bulb holder in the flashlight.
Pretty much can say any deal two years ago is better than today with all the chaos going on.
I will agree on the flashlight. Thought it would be a waste, but use it much more than I expected. Even took it camping this weekend, worked for what it was needed for.
Ryobi is going to have a better product line up vs craftsman which currently looks like may be a clear out product.. which will make finding parts hard in the future. ... ryobi, dewalt, makita and Milwaukee are your long term safe bets
Heh, you're referring to the Lowes Craftsman. I invested in several Sears Craftsman tools a few years ago and their lines are basically dead. But, they weren't that expensive and have worked pretty well till now, so I can't complain. But from here on I'm Milwaukee M12.
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Ryobi or Craftsman? Picked up a brushless Craftsman 4 tool set from Lowes for only 120 on clearance. But I dont want to commit to a line that may not be as good.
If you decide to stick with Craftsman then get some extra batteries and maybe another charger, as they might be scarce in a few years.
What's the difference between a drill/driver and impact driver?
A drill/driver is mainly for drilling with bits but can drive screws in a pinch, so long as they're not too wide or long and the wood they're going into isn't very hard. An impact driver can drill holes with special hex bits but is mainly for driving screws, and can also drive bolts and nuts in a pinch, with a socket adapter.
Basically, you first drill and countersink a hole with a drill and then you drive in the screw with a driver. An impact driver also uses a rotary hammer mechanism, like an impact wrench, only less powerfully. It picks up where a drill would stall.
If you work much with wood you'll probably need both eventually. For occasional jobs around the house I'd go with an impact driver over a drill, but you can probably make do with only a drill. One nice thing about drills is that they have clutches to cut off after a certain resistance is met, so you don't overtighten.
Ryobi or Craftsman? Picked up a brushless Craftsman 4 tool set from Lowes for only 120 on clearance. But I dont want to commit to a line that may not be as good.
That Craftsman brushless set is a Lot better than this Ryobi. And I own at least 20 Ryobi 18V tools, so I'm not hating on Ryobi.
It's just the tools in this set are from the bottom of Ryobi's lineup, whereas the set you have is at the Top of the Craftsman line. The CM just happened to be on clearance.
I'd tell you to check videos on Youtube but nobody is comparing Craftsman brushless to Ryobi brushed tools because it's just not fair.
I just want to say the "impact rated" bit set that comes with this is pure garbage. I lightly used a flathead bit in my impact on one bolt and it bent in half.
This is mostly not accurate. In most cases brushless offer MUCH better battery life. There are countless video comparisons on youtube. There are of course outliers, such as the older (2015-ish) brushed Ridgid 7 1/4" circular saw which had much better battery life than some of the brushless saws of the day it was compared to. The homeowner doesn't need brushless, this is true. If there is a great deal on a brushed tool set, nothing wrong with picking it up.
There is not enough in performance difference between brushless vs w/brushes for the average weekend DIY warrior. Only when the prices come close will there be enough to justify the cost difference.
It seems that the Impact Rated Driving Kit (70-Piece) only has the Drive pieces where Drill while Impact Drive Kit (95-Piece) has both Drill and Drive. Can you just return the Impact Rated Driving Kit (70-Piece) by itself and purchase the Impact Drive Kit (95-Piece) separately?
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I'm sure this statement will garner a lot of hate from the DeWalt community, so let me just say that DeWalt tools are great when your company is buying the tools. Ryobi One+ HP tools are a pretty darn good option when you are spending your own money - especially when Home Depot has great buys on them as they just did right before Christmas.
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Agree. One battery system is convenient/flexible but do you really need that convenience/flexibility when aren't using your tools all that often?
Pros have different needs that doesn't always apply to typical homeowner use.
I will agree on the flashlight. Thought it would be a waste, but use it much more than I expected. Even took it camping this weekend, worked for what it was needed for.
Basically, you first drill and countersink a hole with a drill and then you drive in the screw with a driver. An impact driver also uses a rotary hammer mechanism, like an impact wrench, only less powerfully. It picks up where a drill would stall.
If you work much with wood you'll probably need both eventually. For occasional jobs around the house I'd go with an impact driver over a drill, but you can probably make do with only a drill. One nice thing about drills is that they have clutches to cut off after a certain resistance is met, so you don't overtighten.
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It's just the tools in this set are from the bottom of Ryobi's lineup, whereas the set you have is at the Top of the Craftsman line. The CM just happened to be on clearance.
I'd tell you to check videos on Youtube but nobody is comparing Craftsman brushless to Ryobi brushed tools because it's just not fair.
There is not enough in performance difference between brushless vs w/brushes for the average weekend DIY warrior. Only when the prices come close will there be enough to justify the cost difference.
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