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expiredKatManDude posted Mar 20, 2026 1:25 PM

Factory Blemished: Ryobi 18V ONE+ Cut-Out Tool (Tool Only)

$32

$55

41% off
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Direct Tools Outlet has Ryobi 18V ONE+ Cut-Out Tool (Factory Blemished, Tool Only, PCL540B) for $31.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member KatManDude for finding this deal.

Includes:
  • PCL540 18V ONE+ Cordless Cut-Out Tool
  • 1/8 in. Drywall Bit
  • 1/8 in. Collet
  • 1/4 in. Collet
Features:
  • The powerful motor provides up to 28,000 RPM while also delivering over 190 cuts per charge.
  • Equipped with an on-board LED worklight you will experience enhanced cut visibility.
  • This tool accepts 1/8 in. and 1/4 in. bits while also incorporating quick and easy bit changes with built-in wrench storage.
  • The 18V ONE+ Cut-Out Tool has a lock-on switch for continuous cutting.

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  • About this product:
    • All Factory Blemished products include manufacturer's warranty.

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Direct Tools Outlet has Ryobi 18V ONE+ Cut-Out Tool (Factory Blemished, Tool Only, PCL540B) for $31.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member KatManDude for finding this deal.

Includes:
  • PCL540 18V ONE+ Cordless Cut-Out Tool
  • 1/8 in. Drywall Bit
  • 1/8 in. Collet
  • 1/4 in. Collet
Features:
  • The powerful motor provides up to 28,000 RPM while also delivering over 190 cuts per charge.
  • Equipped with an on-board LED worklight you will experience enhanced cut visibility.
  • This tool accepts 1/8 in. and 1/4 in. bits while also incorporating quick and easy bit changes with built-in wrench storage.
  • The 18V ONE+ Cut-Out Tool has a lock-on switch for continuous cutting.

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • All Factory Blemished products include manufacturer's warranty.

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Written by KatManDude

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Mar 21, 2026 5:06 AM
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ilovecanadaMar 21, 2026 5:06 AM
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These things are great, but hella messy.
Mar 21, 2026 1:33 PM
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Joined Nov 2017
FookNoeMar 21, 2026 1:33 PM
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One of my least favorite tools. Used it on drywall and it was all over the place. I ended up selling it.
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Mar 22, 2026 1:52 AM
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Joined Jan 2016
ethersphereMar 22, 2026 1:52 AM
137 Comments
Quote from FookNoe :
One of my least favorite tools. Used it on drywall and it was all over the place. I ended up selling it.
Was it the type of tool you didn't like or the performance of this brand vs others? Do you have experience with similar tools from other brands that you could share a comparison?
Mar 22, 2026 5:58 AM
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munkleMar 22, 2026 5:58 AM
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Quote from ethersphere :
Was it the type of tool you didn't like or the performance of this brand vs others? Do you have experience with similar tools from other brands that you could share a comparison?
I haven't used this one in particular but I have used others and it vibrated so much that it was hard to get a straight line. Also threw dust everywhere, literally everywhere. Is this one like that? I don't know for sure but they are all pretty similar. I'd only use this in new construction where everything is dirty. You'll probably be finding a thin layer of dust over everything if you use this in a finished house.
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Mar 22, 2026 6:41 AM
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Joined Feb 2018
DuncanL2073Mar 22, 2026 6:41 AM
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i have ryobi everything from drill, table saw, flash night, and even glue gun. this is the worst tool in the line up. I was installing ceiling speakers thinking it was a good idea to get this so that i can cut some holes out. i like power tools which it supposed to make it easy, and don't have to use any strength to saw with a hand saw. Boy, i was so wrong. I have never seen a tool that make that much mess. it will kinda drill a hole, but you can never expect to go straight or to any where you want. the dry wall dust is every where. This can get an Olympic gold metal of spreading dry wall dust. with the battery, it's just too heavy to do anything longer than a few minutes. I ended up getting a hand saw, and could do all 5 of them faster than using the cut-out tool on just one. DO NOT BUY! Don't say i didn't warn you.
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Mar 22, 2026 6:43 AM
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DuncanL2073Mar 22, 2026 6:43 AM
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I have ryobi everything from drill, table saw, flash night, and even glue gun. this is the worst tool in their line up. I was installing ceiling speakers thinking it was a good idea to get this so that i can cut some holes out. i like power tools which it supposed to make it easy, and don't have to use any strength to saw with a hand saw. Boy, was I wrong. I have never seen a tool that make that much mess. it will kinda drill a hole, but you can never expect to go straight or to any where you want. the dry wall dust is every where. This can get an Olympic gold metal for spreading dry wall dust. with the battery, it's just too heavy to do anything longer than a few minutes. I ended up getting a hand saw, and cut out all 5 speaker holes faster than using the cut-out tool on just one. DO NOT BUY! Don't say i didn't warn you.
Mar 22, 2026 11:45 AM
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graymatter86Mar 22, 2026 11:45 AM
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Another Ryobi product to add to the collection...

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Mar 22, 2026 1:56 PM
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AhhkMar 22, 2026 1:56 PM
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Quote from DuncanL2073 :
i have ryobi everything from drill, table saw, flash night, and even glue gun. this is the worst tool in the line up. I was installing ceiling speakers thinking it was a good idea to get this so that i can cut some holes out. i like power tools which it supposed to make it easy, and don't have to use any strength to saw with a hand saw. Boy, i was so wrong. I have never seen a tool that make that much mess. it will kinda drill a hole, but you can never expect to go straight or to any where you want. the dry wall dust is every where. This can get an Olympic gold metal of spreading dry wall dust. with the battery, it's just too heavy to do anything longer than a few minutes. I ended up getting a hand saw, and could do all 5 of them faster than using the cut-out tool on just one. DO NOT BUY! Don't say i didn't warn you.
For ceiling holes (speakers, recessed lights, etc) you should get one of the cheap adjustable hole saws and a drill dust bin that fits the thing. Perfect hole and probably 98% dust reduction.

I have done dozens of speakers and lights this way. Just make sure to start slow and keep the drill level/plumb.

You can also make a dust bin by cutting off the base of a (ideally clear) non-rigid plastic container and drill a 1/4" hole in the middle.
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Mar 22, 2026 4:22 PM
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Joined Jul 2015
hunterbush1Mar 22, 2026 4:22 PM
758 Comments
Thing sucks BUT you can stick rotary bits and some router bits in there and risk getting mangled to get more functionality out of a bad tool
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Mar 22, 2026 4:24 PM
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Mar 22, 2026 4:24 PM
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Quote from DuncanL2073 :
I have ryobi everything from drill, table saw, flash night, and even glue gun. this is the worst tool in their line up. I was installing ceiling speakers thinking it was a good idea to get this so that i can cut some holes out. i like power tools which it supposed to make it easy, and don't have to use any strength to saw with a hand saw. Boy, was I wrong. I have never seen a tool that make that much mess. it will kinda drill a hole, but you can never expect to go straight or to any where you want. the dry wall dust is every where. This can get an Olympic gold metal for spreading dry wall dust. with the battery, it's just too heavy to do anything longer than a few minutes. I ended up getting a hand saw, and cut out all 5 speaker holes faster than using the cut-out tool on just one. DO NOT BUY! Don't say i didn't warn you.
I got so many questions... Did you have prior experience using such tool? Did you try different directions? Did you try different bits? From the review vids I don't see them being that horrible...
Mar 23, 2026 5:21 AM
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WiseMitten148Mar 23, 2026 5:21 AM
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$55 for me
Mar 23, 2026 2:02 PM
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AntonMitchellMar 23, 2026 2:02 PM
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