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Stuart did a preview http://toolguyd.com/new-ryobi-18v-high-energy-battery-packs/

Why wouldn't you have a bunch of batteries, Just saying... Lol I've been a Ryobi owner for under a month and already have 7 batteries and 4 chargers. DeWalt stuff.... Yeah I got quite a few batteries there.

My brother-in-law uses Ridgid stuff, though hes got the X5 Brushless hammer drill and impact, good stuff for sure. I actually like the recip, one of the few with an orbital mode, I cant speak about the circ saw, he won't get it "because the blade is on the wrong side". Also the Jobmax multi tool is a gem, the OMT head is quite good, right angle impact and drill ends are life savers!

All depends on what ecosystem of battery. A DeWalt guy will buy a single 20v brushless saw for sure and of course a single FV battery is 54/60 volts! I am a DeWalt guy and was looking forward to the new saws........ but........ I recently started getting some(ok a lot) of Ryobi's odds and ends.

There is an XR DeWalt popping at some point soon?ish and there's high hopes of the single battery FV version making it's way from EU. I'm personally interested is seeing the cost of the Ryobi, if it's $199 or so as i suspect it could be then I'll grab one.

Doubtful.... Ryobi is calling it ONE+ONE and says its 36v. From Ryobi's site "RYOBI introduces the first tool in its ONE+ONE™ lineup: the 18-Volt 10 in. Cordless Brushless Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw. The ONE+ONE™ system uses 2 ONE+™ 18-Volt batteries for 2X the power, for a full 36-Volts of Max Power. Not only is this saw powerful, it’s extremely portable: carry it anywhere and cut what you need without the hassle of a cord or trying to find an electrical outlet. The brushless motor provides longer runtime and longer tool life, while the dual bevel design allows you to move the saw, not the material, for faster and more accurate cuts. The sliding head provides a maximum capacity of up to a 12 in. cross cut. See below for more information."

I absolutely agree, my primary cordless stuff is DeWalt, but have a bunch of Ryobi odds and ends to supplement my "lesser" tool needs, example, DeWalt's caulk gun is $200 I have a hard time justifying that because I don't run caulk every day, while Ryobi is only $40, so that was a no brainier for me.

Shit deal ended 35 mins ago.... I was about to spend my months pay on it too.... Damn it! Well next month lolololol....

Toolup 139 with battery.... Sucka

Strange, Stuart just wrote about these today lol.... http://toolguyd.com/fit-pliers-with-shear-cutters-combo-gripping-jaws-made-in-germany/

Poor Lil fella........

I wasn't making it up.... Pop open a Ridgid battery and you'll see almost the exact same thing, chip for chip part number for part number identical, just laid out different due to form factor.

I was implying comparing DeWalt to Ryobi battery pricing, take a street price(us) 2 pack of 4ah each, Yellow $130, Lime Green $100, yellow batteries are little more than a plastic box with 10 cells in em while lime green are 10 cells and a balance charge controller, so my point, lower cost to manufacture + higher retail = larger profit margin. I'm not exactly hating on DeWalt, I'm just pointing out a fact..... And before we get all High end vs low end I'm only talking about the batteries, TTI and SBD volume buy their cells from the same (or VERY similar) OEM's(IE Samsung, LG, Panasonic) and pay those OEM's the same per cell price.

So let's add the hybrid trimmer and blower, 18v mower, and glue gun!!!! Yes this is kind addicting....

Showed up today, and that 3rd party seller seems to be HD!

DeWalt employs balance charging in all their chargers, hence the multiple pin layout. DeWalt batteries (20v and 12v) are "dumb" batteries only having a temp sensor built in, relying on the tools and chargers. The Ryobi batteries have the charge controllers built in. Cost to manufacture is in DeWalt's favor doing it this way(and they enjoy NOT passing the savings on to us).

On the flip side I'm a die-hard (what a true statement) Lions fan..... Oh wait your a Bears fan.... I'm sorry bro, that's almost as bad as a being a Browns fan.....

Wings or I don't care..... Already own the Cup, just occasionally lend it out to other teams. O.o

Drywallers start today.....

Ryobi trimmer, blower, and mower showed up today.... My wife has mowed our whole block... Ran through 3 4ah and 4 1.3's.... good thing I now have 4 chargers. Honestly I'm glad she's enjoying herself! Also I ordered a Hart 21oz fiberglass framing hammer, this thing is huge, makes my 22oz Stanley look tiny!

Ordered one from a 3rd party seller on Amazon for $20, free economy shipping, should have it next week....

My 887 is still my favorite but agreed the DeWalt OMT is awesome, and just a pure joy to use.

Lol I tossed that idea out the window..... Got Ryobi hybrid one... Granted my lawn is very small.

Well done!

looks like a 4.5, doubtful it would be any other size.