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I've owned these for a year or so: https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-18-Volt-ONE-Cordless-Bolt-Cutters-Tool-Only-P592/301913879 Unfortunately, I can't attest to their utility, as I haven't had a chance to test them out yet. I did, however, take them to a soon-to-be-sold house to cut up some copper rod for scrapping, and can try them on hardened steel next week.

My 2763 impact had a faulty trigger straight out of the box. I sent it in for repair a few years ago and it's worked fine since, but I think that Milwaukee may have had a run of faulty triggers with some of their impact tools.

AvE (a popular Canadian YouTuber who specialized in tool teardowns) pointed out the differences when he tore down a Japanese-made Makita drill. It's been a few months, but the gist of the video is that Makita is still making high quality tools for the Japanese market while cutting corners for the Chinese-produced tools sold in other markets. I can't/won't say that a Chinese-produced tool is complete garbage (I own nearly every major brand besides Makita), but I will say that they are designed for, and produced with, the most cost-efficient parts to balance quality versus price-point.

Well, I've gotten my share of this year's Ryobi Days offerings. A couple of days ago I bought a friend the starter kit and he picked out the 200 CFM blower, I got myself a starter kit and the new-ish inverter. After giving my oldest daughter one of the clamp fans I picked up a few weeks ago, along with a charger and one of the new batteries, I grabbed another starter kit yesterday morning, this time opting for the jigsaw. I picked up some Diablo blades and did a bit of cutting yesterday to feed the wood stove and burn barrel. I'm tempted to get the 8" chainsaw, but really don't need it as I have the Ryobi 8" pole saw and the DeWalt 12" chainsaw, along with a Ryobi 20" gas saw.

I'm in the US, but £199 seems to be a good buy considering you get two 4Ah batteries, a T-Stak case, and the charger. The DCF787 is DeWalt's budget brushless impact driver. Looking at specs, it seems to be more powerful than the brushed DCF885 that was the mainstay of DeWalt kits until brushless took off. It lacks the three speeds of the DCF887, though. This impact driver should last a good while, and is probably all you need for driving screws in daily. Those two batteries will probably last all day, though they are heavier than what some people prefer on their driving tools.

There are a number of sites and videos, including this article from Popular Mechanics, which is the one I referenced. I used to specialize in electrical systems, having been trained by both GM and Crown Forklift, so I know that in principle this should work. Especially in the case of 20v Max to 20v Max pack, the weakened battery should receive enough power to revive the cells and allow the charger to read the battery pack. I disassembled the battery this morning and found that it has obvious signs of water damage. There isn't really any corrosion, but the metal battery connectors are rusted and a few of the cells themselves are swollen. Will I attempt this again? Perhaps, with another out of warranty battery pack, but with a quick examination of the internals first. Does it work? From what I hear, yes, not only from online sources but also from my brother who revived two M18 5.0 batteries.

A while back one of my DeWalt 20v Max 2Ah batteries decided to give up the ghost. It was always a "special" pack, as the battery charge indicator didn't work and there was some clear condensation on the indicator bars, though it gave me about three good years of service. Over the weekend, I finally got around to jumpstarting the pack, resulting in failure and a situation that almost got too hot to handle... I started by using a car battery and short 4-5 second jolts. After about ten repetitions I took it inside and the charger didn't read it. So, after consulting a couple of how-to pages, I used a 5Ah battery and connected the two for about five minutes. The 5Ah dropped a bar after a few minutes, but immediately showed a full charge when I disconnected them. Meanwhile, the 2Ah battery was putting out just a slight bit of heat at the terminals after the five minutes elapsed. The charger still wouldn't read it so I let it sit, but the battery steadily heated up for the next half-hour or so. Needless to say, I placed it a safe distance away and left it alone for a few hours. I'll try to get some pics this week, but the pack eventually cooled off with no obvious deformation. However, the plastic housing appears to have some heat damage, with surface cracks and an area that is either a bit of dirt or melted plastic. Unfortunately, I didn't have anything to disassemble the pack the following day, so I'll do that this week as well. Something is obviously very wrong with my battery. It could be a short or some other issue, but let this serve as notice that jumpstarting batteries not only isn't guaranteed to work, but can be potentially dangerous. Years ago, I witnessed a car battery blow up next to me (fortunately, the hood was down), and I don't want anything to do with a lithium cell rupturing, burning, or exploding.

To elaborate on sanchez040's post, these three types of saws are all great for different things. A reciprocating saw (or recip) is a must-have for demolition, and is also useful for cutting conduit or pipe. They can be used for rough cuts of dimensional lumber but will not produce a smooth and accurate cut. A circular saw can be used in lieu of a table saw and miter saw, and is much more portable (especially if cordless). Meanwhile, miter saws offer a level of precision that is hard to replicate with circular saws, especially for angles and miter cuts.

Is yours the original or 2.0 version. I haven't heard of this happening, but the "improved" Tough system 2.0 radio had a slew of problems. I've owned mine since 2016 with no issues, and the ones I gave a friend and my brother have also been issue-free. Have you tried contacting DeWalt? The radio may be covered under warranty.

That would be great for crafty tool types. Creating a "sleeper" tool of sorts, similar to putting a performance 350 in a Citation, or turbocharging a compact car.

That's good. Cordless grinders are perfect for smaller, limited-use projects. I think both of mine are 4-1/2", and they work perfect for my needs. Glad that you were able to get the info!

The lack of parts availability for some tools seems to indicate that Ryobi expected them to be disposable. Hopefully they support their newer tools, especially the HP line and other more premium models. I guess I can understand them not selling a switch for a 15-year-old entry-level tool, but they should support those who make a heavy investment in Ryobi instead of DeWalt or Milwaukee (the latter two seem to support their products for quite some time).

I see, sorry I can't offer a more informed answer, but Ryobi offers a grinder kitted with a 1.5Ah battery, so I can't see why your battery shouldn't work for your grinder. I can also vouch for the fact that my DeWalt 20v Max and Ridgid Gen5X grinders work with 2Ah batteries (the smallest I own for those platforms). I fully understand your frustration with power cords, and I've gone cordless for nearly everything I own minus bench top tools. The last time I used a corded tool was when I left my M18 batteries at home when replacing a floor. I had my M18 Fuel circular saw ready to go (or so I thought), only to have to pull the blade off and use my father-in-law's old corded B&D. I was cutting plywood length-wise and couldn't find a good extension cord, so it was a pain constantly readjusting the wood and saw/cord.

So, I picked up five of the clamping fans last Monday. One-hundred-mile round trip and, oh yeah, we had a bit of a gas crisis that I found out about a day later. Looking at the Home Depot site now, there are none available within 100 miles of my location. Last Sunday I left a comment on the ToolGuyd post, and Stuart speculated that they may be on pallets somewhere waiting for a scheduled release date. I don't know, maybe the two Richmond-area stores that had them jumped the gun in displaying them. Maybe they're waiting for Ryobi Days, which would surely increase Ryobi's profits when people choose this $20 fan over a $79 tool to go with the battery starter kit. @Eric - TIA, there is a parts website. I had no luck finding parts for my Devour last week, but I was searching using that name. The model number (P3260) yielded a diagram and parts breakdown, meaning I can finally order that knob along with some replacement brushes. The site even includes wiring diagrams for some tools, such as the Air Cannon. Prices seem very reasonable, though shipping for the $1.56 knob is $6. I looked up a couple of the old blue tool model numbers (P220 and P240) and they have .pdf copies of the parts breakdown and list, but no available parts. Even so, those could be useful for someone needing a wiring diagram, cross references, or bolt/screw/bearing sizes.

I'm not sure if the battery will be adequate to power your grinder. Is is a B&D 20v Max grinder, or are you planning to adapt the battery to fit it? Regardless, that tiny 1.5Ah will provide only a miniscule amount of runtime. If you can get your battery to work, you might want to look into eventually procuring a 4Ah or larger battery.

I second this, though I wouldn't be surprised if DeWalt is developing an answer to the Milwaukee TOP-OFF and Ryobi Powersource. I have this DeWalt USB charger, along with a couple each of the M12 and Bosch 18v versions and a Ridgid version. I use the Milwaukee and Bosch USB hubs more that I should (sometimes even if an outlet is nearby), but misplaced the DeWalt and Ridgid ones a while back.

DeWalt is stepping up their game with this battery. To be honest, I've been tempted by their 20v mower, which includes two 10Ah (non-FlexVolt) batteries, but my Ego just keeps going. I used my 20v Max string trimmer over the weekend and drained a 4Ah battery fairly quickly. Imagine the runtime with this beast!

Agreed, I hesitated in answering this as I only have DeWalt miter saws, but a 10" or 12" saw will handle anything you need it for (and then some). A 7-1/4" saw is more than enough for most people, though, unless you have a need to cut something larger than 2x8s.

These were originally almost $21, now marked at $5.03. As Home Depot is prone to do, the area the blades were at still had the $10.06 sticker; the lower price was marked on a shelf alongside some clearance Ridgid power tools. The Octane recipe saw is a little over $100 now but out of stock at my store. I picked up the brushed 4X saw a few years ago for $54, and have a Fuel Sawzall, so I doubt I'll buy the Octane (unless I find it for under $50).

True, I've gotten no questions asked replacements for both a DCB102 dual-port charger and a DCB204 4Ah battery. I called a service center for the charger, which requested that I send it to them but told me that DeWalt would replace the charger instead of having them repair it. Sure enough, I got a new charger a few days later. The battery was the one I mentioned above. before I found that it was corroded, I submitted a warranty claim with the manufacture code to DeWalt and they sent a new battery immediately. Like most manufacturers, DeWalt's warranty information is easy to understand, and I'm sorry if fishera9 is misinformed or simply had a bad experience. Receipts are good to keep on hand, especially if older tools or batteries are purchased new (think a 2018 kit that's been sitting on a shelf). Without the receipt, the manufacturer can only base the warranty off the date of manufacture. I've warrantied DeWalt and Milwaukee tools and am more than happy with their service.

Brushless drills are the here and now, man! Brushed tools belong in classic episodes of Home Improvement and museums. 🤡 Seriously, most of my cordless tools are brushless. I like the compactness, power, efficiency, and so on of these. That said, the biggest fallback to brushless tools is same thing that makes them so great, their reliance on electronics and circuitry. While fairly rare, a faulty or damaged circuit board or switch can lead to expensive repairs or replacement. Brushes wear out, but many brushes are easily replaced and can give a tool multiple lifetimes. I draw my opinions from my days as a material handling equipment technician specializing in electric fork trucks. I've swapped out many a set of brushes on the basic machines. Brushes and/or contacts were the cause of a lot of issues with the various Crown, Halla, and other equipment I diagnosed and repaired. Some of the more computerized equipment, though, such as rail or wire guided turret stock pickers, had complex circuit boards that would cost the customer a lot more to replace. Then again, I'm just bored at work and waiting to see how backed up the gas stations are on the way home. If my truck was electric, I'd be happy regardless of whether it used brushed or brushless motors! 😁

There may be some combinations, but in my experience there are visible lasers for precision construction and rotary lasers for grading and such. I used to work on a footer crew and we used a rotary laser to grade both our trenches and the concrete footers themselves. The rotary level offered a "good enough" measurement to ensure we met the minimal trench depth and concrete thickness. In fact, our grading sticks were simply pieces of 1x2" with a broken tape measure blade nailed to them. We'd place the transponder at the applicable depth, set our steps where needed to adjust for elevation, and have at it.

Many of the stores I frequent have a diverse selection of Ryobi tools (usually far larger than other brands), but they do seem to be the same offerings from store to store. Also, the Ryobi stuff is spread out. Some cordless and hybrid lights are only offered in Lighting, I've seen fans displayed in Electrical, and when they offered pool accessories a few years ago, those were in Lawn and Garden. This isn't to mention the OPE which Home Depot seems to have color coordinated now (my local store has Ryobi, DeWalt, Makita, and Milwaukee all grouped together by brand instead of by type now). I agree, though, it's a great way to get people into the door, and for those building up a collection of Ryobi tools, there are worse ways to get extra batteries and chargers. I've seen the previews for this year's event, but will likely pass unless I decide to pick up some gifts.

It does seem like TTI utilizes Ryobi as such, but some things seem to work backwards. For example, the Ryobi crown stapler recently popped up in local stores and seems similar to the M12 stapler I've owned for a couple of years (not sure when the Ryobi was released, though). Also, the Ryobi AirStrike nailers seem to get a lot of good reviews (I own the brad and pin nailers), while the earlier M18 Fuel nailers were disappointing (it might have only been one or two models, but I recall a lot of grief expressed by those who suddenly realized that Milwaukee isn't infallible). Lighting is one of the few things I don't own in green. I have plenty of Milwaukee lights and a few DeWalt and Ridgid. Also, the "niche" items I've gotten such as the Score system and Devour sweeper were picked up on clearance, so I can't complain too much. Oh, and as an aside, I picked up the last five of the fans at the store that's fifty miles from me. I wanted two and was considering the Ryobi or Ridgid cordless caulking gun. Instead, I passed on those ($60 and $80 respectively) and grabbed the five fans. One is going to a friend, and the other four will be for the family's use.

These forums, and similar sites dedicated to power tools and those who use them, are filled with people who dedicate themselves to certain brands. Many of us can objectively say that certain brands make certain tools better than others, but the dislike for various brands' marketing, their current and past mistakes, and sometimes just their overall business practices is evidenced by numerous threads and post about why Brand X is inferior to Brand Y. Usually, Ryobi slips under the radar as a "DIY-brand" that is either dismissed outright or is begrudgingly given respect as an inexpensive, yet capable, alternative to the two dominant brands in my area of the US-Milwaukee and DeWalt. I've owned and used Ryobi tools for quite some time now, but a recent release has caused me some concern in how the brand markets and sells some of its more niche tools. Searching "Ryobi Power Tools" results in a Home Depot ad making the claim in the thread title. With "over 175 cordless tools", Ryobi truly does offer one of the most diverse and innovative tool platforms out there. Usually marketed as the bottom tier of the Ryobi/Ridgid/Milwaukee triad, the brand nonetheless sells not only drivers and saws, but also a plethora of more specialized tools such as a cordless caulking gun, hybrid floor dryer, and even a pool vacuum. Over time I've noticed something, though: no matter how innovative a product or how well they work, Ryobi seems to have a large number of limited release tools that disappear within a year or two of being introduced. Last month, I read ToolGuyd's post about the new PCF02 cordless fan, and at $20 each I anticipated buying two for personal use. Being unavailable online I knew that a little patience would have me finding these in store. Since then, I've checked the website regularly and visited a few stores, only to find them listed as being available at two Richmond, VA area stores (which now show limited stock). Given the population density of where I live and work in Northern VA I felt sure that some stores would receive these, but for the past 2-3 weeks it's been only those two medium-sized stores located about 10 miles from each other, ignoring not only the other four greater Richmond-area stores, but the multitude of Home Depots in the suburbs of Washington, DC. My Ryobi "collection" has a few similar products that seem to have been dropped after only a brief period. For example, the Devour sweeper has been a mainstay in my household for over three years, yet I can't find any parts for it on the Ryobi parts website (one of the locking knobs has been missing for a couple of years). The Score speaker system seemed overpriced initially, but after picking up a set on clearance it's become my go-to audio system for entertaining guests. If/when I find the clamp fan(s) I'll likely forget all about my current concerns (okay, I won't really). Ryobi has done something no other tool brand has, sticking with the same battery format for 25 years and ensuring that most of their One+ tools work regardless of the age of the tool or the battery chemistry. I can't grab my old UniVolt drill in the garage, slap a modern DeWalt 12v Ma battery in it, and go to work, but I can grab my father-in-law's old blue Ryobi drill, put any of my One+ batteries in it, and get the job done. Similarly, if I had any of the old Ni-Cad batteries, I could put one in my newest One+ tool, albeit with limited performance and runtime. Ryobi has an established and loyal customer base, and continues to attract those who are already heavily invested in other platforms. In the end, though, if having the "largest 18-volt tool system" relies on decade old models and limited availability items like the PCF02, does the claim truly stand? With few exceptions such as upgraded models and such, I can still go out and buy just about any of the DeWalt or Milwaukee tools I currently own. I could very possibly replace them at the Home Depot and Lowe's stores a mile or two down the road. If my Devour stops ingesting, or my Score speakers play their final note, however, I'm unlikely to find replacements at a reasonable price even online.