I don't blame you one bit. After I walked away from that Ryobi deal, drove to Burger King for breakfast (love me those French Toast sticks that McDonald's doesn't offer). Ate, then pulled out my phone. Went to Ryobi's official website. Found that combo deal. Checked the specs., and not once was the word "Brushless" used. So glad I walked away from that so-called deal.
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Pruner $58 SlickDeal. Works pretty good...
4 inch branch killer. 2 Stroke Echo Pas-225SB with pruner attachment
One of my guys cut a big root in the dirt and it's time for a new chain!
Pruner $58 SlickDeal. Works pretty good...
4 inch branch killer. 2 Stroke Echo Pas-225SB with pruner attachment
One of my guys cut a big root in the dirt and it's time for a new chain!
Can someone who knows tools please tell me why there are so very few corded reciprocating saws?
Is there a technical reason? I thought brushless tools was exclusively better, apart from being more expensive.
Only ones I've found locally are either battery driven, looks like something out a Fisher Price catalog, or this thing (Hikoki CR13VEY) which cost the better part of both legs:
And now I don't trust anything from Bosch...
Is there a technical reason? I thought brushless tools was exclusively better, apart from being more expensive.
Only ones I've found locally are either battery driven, looks like something out a Fisher Price catalog, or this thing (Hikoki CR13VEY) which cost the better part of both legs:
And now I don't trust anything from Bosch...
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What time is it?
It's acquiring a new tool time. 🤓
I decided a cordless, cut-off tool would be just the ticket for sizing some new gutters. The included dust collector came with a warning not to use it when cutting metal. Good advice. One wouldn't want to set his shop vac on fire .... again.
It's acquiring a new tool time. 🤓
I decided a cordless, cut-off tool would be just the ticket for sizing some new gutters. The included dust collector came with a warning not to use it when cutting metal. Good advice. One wouldn't want to set his shop vac on fire .... again.
Yeah, I was surprised by the price. Oh well, considering the DCA over the next decade ... not too bad.
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I have some Ryobi stuff because of the price and frequent deals with batteries. I view the brand as an "around the house DIY" brand. I don't need more expensive battery-powered tools. What I've had for years still works well.
In general "they don't make 'em like they used to" applies to lots of products. I don't imagine new Ryobi or anybody's stuff will last like it used to. But I don't go to construction job site so their stuff does what I need at a price point I like. The money I save is spent on watches and flashlights.
I'm managing to keep my flashlight jones under control. The first step is realizing you have too many. The second step is realizing that's a problem.
In general "they don't make 'em like they used to" applies to lots of products. I don't imagine new Ryobi or anybody's stuff will last like it used to. But I don't go to construction job site so their stuff does what I need at a price point I like. The money I save is spent on watches and flashlights.
I'm managing to keep my flashlight jones under control. The first step is realizing you have too many. The second step is realizing that's a problem.
I really had no brand loyalty beyond my Dewalt 12v tools, which I still go to first and foremost. And I have an ancient Makita 18v drill/driver (BDF542), which is still in mint condition, including the (3) 1.5AH batteries. In retirement I have some pending projects that have more demanding requirements and researched all the options. As I'm in the U.S., I had the good fortune of choosing between several 18-40V(+) options. I ended up going with the Hercules brand of 20v Brushless tools from Harbor Freight. I was primarily in the market for a decent hammer drill/driver and impact driver. For $225 USD I purchased that set with (2) 5.0AH batteries, charger, 5 year warranty on the tools, and 3 year warranty on the batteries. Tough to beat the value, and these Hercules tools have been reviewed and tested against the best professional grade offerings from the big names and have proven their performance. I have run them both, and they have exceeded my expectations. I've recently added the Hercules 20V/AC Jobsite fan ($30) and Brushless 20v angle grinder and an accompanying 8.0AH Extreme Performance battery (Samsung 21700 cells, BTW) for $99 bucks. The fan is a steal for that price and works great. Ditto for the angle grinder.
I take care of my tools. They're blown out (as needed), cleaned and stored in TSTAK or Bauer cases with self customized foam inserts. They will outlast me.
I take care of my tools. They're blown out (as needed), cleaned and stored in TSTAK or Bauer cases with self customized foam inserts. They will outlast me.
Admittedly, if I was a Pro; no way would I have chosen to standardize on Ryobi. But since I'm not, they're good enough.
Funny how convenience can play a huge factor in tool brand selection. I took a serious look at Hercules. But as a Harbor Freight exclusive brand, with no locations anywhere near me, I went with Ryobi. Not because their tools are better. Just the opposite. Many Ryobi offerings are just underpowered! But, I can easily find them at several Brick & Mortar locations near both my home and my 3rd shift job since Home Depot locations out by me reproduce like cockroaches. They have a massive selection of tools. If Ryobi doesn't have it, it doesn't exist sort of thing. And, the one cordless power-tool brand out of all of them that is least likely to discontinue their batteries (rendering your current crop of such tools into useless paper-weights) is Ryobi. Ryobi tools themselves, lower on the list of positives for standardizing on the brand.
I keep constantly encountering individuals who have their most used tools belonging to a better brand, with their lesser used but handy when needed tools from Ryobi.
A friend found this blower at the dump. He doesn't own any DeWALT tools, so he gave it to me. 🤓 The rubber nozzle was missing, so I purchased a new one.
I wouldn't have chosen to buy this small of a blower, however, after using it I've decided it does meet a need. It's powerful enough to clean the deck and sidewalks while quiet enough to do so sans hearing protection.
Now I have two DeWALT cordless tools that were lost and found. The first was a NIB sawzall I found by the side of the road.
I wouldn't have chosen to buy this small of a blower, however, after using it I've decided it does meet a need. It's powerful enough to clean the deck and sidewalks while quiet enough to do so sans hearing protection.
Now I have two DeWALT cordless tools that were lost and found. The first was a NIB sawzall I found by the side of the road.
If you do choose a DeWalt drill, depending on your needs, I'd say ~70 Nm is enough for most tasks. Such as the DCD708 or DCD791 / 796 (796 also has a hammer function).
What's the rated torque on your Ryobi? If it struggles with drilling holes, then yeah, you need something more poweful. But if it struggles with driving screws, I'd recommend an impact driver, which might as well be from Ryobi.
Having used an overpowered drill as a driver (DeWalt DCD991, 95 Nm), and having the screw seize up...the immediately following wrist twist was really painful! That is a non-issue with impact drivers.
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Forgot to include the obvious and actually relevant part regarding your issue: an impact driver is way more powerful than any drill.
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Couldn't tell you the rated torque off my head. But let's just say it's like the weather. Newscast tells you one thing, you step outside and you'd swear it's not even close to reality. That sort of thing. But since I already have Ryobi batteries, I'm going to take your advice about that impact driver from Ryobi before splurging on a DeWALT drill.
Thank you for the assist. It's appreciated.
I need a top tip here: I am impulse considering the "top of the line" DeWalt DCD999 drill, that I will almost exclusively be using for drilling holes in wood.
Currently have the DCD991, and I am considering the DCD999 for 3 reasons: it is more powerful, it has a "hammer"-function, and it is FlexVolt compatible. My DCD991 has already seized up a few times, when using a larger hole saw or auger drill bit.
There are 2x DCD999 outlet units available, listed yesterday, at ~$200 each (list price is $250-260). So should I jump at one? I will happily read both yes and no arguments.
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One of them was gone while writing this, and I just snatched up the other.
Currently have the DCD991, and I am considering the DCD999 for 3 reasons: it is more powerful, it has a "hammer"-function, and it is FlexVolt compatible. My DCD991 has already seized up a few times, when using a larger hole saw or auger drill bit.
There are 2x DCD999 outlet units available, listed yesterday, at ~$200 each (list price is $250-260). So should I jump at one? I will happily read both yes and no arguments.
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One of them was gone while writing this, and I just snatched up the other.
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Congratulations on a great deal! It'll be well worth the price if it makes the project go smoother. 👍 👍
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Brushless tools are more efficient for power so they are great for battery powered tools. For corded tools, you have to deal with the possibility of power surges, brown outs, voltage drop, etc. that may cause damage to any motor. It's often best to use a brushed motor that can be cheaply repaired rather than an expensive brushless one that has to be completely replaced. With corded tools, you can get more power with a bigger cheap brushed motor. With cordless, power doesn't have an endless supply so you need a more efficient motor to get more power. Milwaukee still sells a 12 and 15 amp Sawzall.
Thanks! Yeah, the impulse consideration turned into impulse panicking when I saw how fast the first unit disappeared. ^^
Not the first time I've looked at the DCD999, but the price hasn't been dipping into "no-brainer"-levels that I have seen before. But it wasn't until yesterday I learned it was also FlexVolt compatible, and that making it 4 good reasons to get one...well, I got one now.
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All I am missing now is actually owning a FlexVolt battery...
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Might want to take a look at Caterpillar 18 volt power tools if you want good batteries. They now have a 5 amp battery using graphene claiming 20 minute charge time and 4 times longer life (guessing that would be around 2000 charges). Might be a step up from the new pouch cells. I don't know when they got into making cordless power tools, but I'd expect them to be tough.
