Tool Alert (2.22.05)
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Tool Alert (2.22.05)
I am now the PROUD new owner of a Ryobi three speed, cordless, 18 volt, hammer drill, with a depth guage, and it only cost me fifty bucks (NEW).
These drills can be found at Home Depot, for one - and are being CLEARANCED because they are being discontinued...
There is also a two speed model (also a HAMMER DRILL).
~ Strangely enough, the three speed one is a dollar less expensive..
This drill was specifically required for my new job, or some varient of it, because nothing else could be used at the job without spending half of forever with a masonry bit to do what we have to do.
It is NOT THE SAME as the drill supplied in the multi-tool package that Ryobi is flogging as its "Starter Kit" for a hundred nineteen and some change, those kits contain ordinary drills.
If you are a contractor - I suggest you grab them up while you have the chance.
They don't come with a battery or charger, but the standard batts and chargers are universal
Normally, they were $79.oo plus tax, and the pro equipment in that vien is around $170 to $180 for much the same thing with heavier duty parts. I'm told by the people at the shop that none of theirs have failed them.
~Wolf out...
These drills can be found at Home Depot, for one - and are being CLEARANCED because they are being discontinued...
There is also a two speed model (also a HAMMER DRILL).
~ Strangely enough, the three speed one is a dollar less expensive..
This drill was specifically required for my new job, or some varient of it, because nothing else could be used at the job without spending half of forever with a masonry bit to do what we have to do.
It is NOT THE SAME as the drill supplied in the multi-tool package that Ryobi is flogging as its "Starter Kit" for a hundred nineteen and some change, those kits contain ordinary drills.
If you are a contractor - I suggest you grab them up while you have the chance.
They don't come with a battery or charger, but the standard batts and chargers are universal
Normally, they were $79.oo plus tax, and the pro equipment in that vien is around $170 to $180 for much the same thing with heavier duty parts. I'm told by the people at the shop that none of theirs have failed them.
~Wolf out...
Last edited by Greywolf; Feb 22, 2005 at 03:16 PM.
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[QUOTE=Greywolf]If you are a contractor - I suggest you grab them up while you have the chance.QUOTE]
As a newbie here, I don't want to start an arguement here but I am a contractor and wouldn't buy a Ryobi anthing for real work. These are homeowner tools and will be fine with occaisional use. I am willing to bet it wouldn't last on a jobsite for a year. Not to mention most of the guys will bust on you pretty heavy for bringing one of these to work
(Such as: "Hey Ed, can you hand me that Ryobi, but be careful not to trip on your skirt!")
A friend of mine recently passed away and his family gave me his 18v ryobi drill. I am an open minded guy (since it was free), so I will keep it around and let one of my helpers use it, just to see how long it lasts. Maybe you are right and I will be suprised but I doubt it.
As a newbie here, I don't want to start an arguement here but I am a contractor and wouldn't buy a Ryobi anthing for real work. These are homeowner tools and will be fine with occaisional use. I am willing to bet it wouldn't last on a jobsite for a year. Not to mention most of the guys will bust on you pretty heavy for bringing one of these to work
(Such as: "Hey Ed, can you hand me that Ryobi, but be careful not to trip on your skirt!")
A friend of mine recently passed away and his family gave me his 18v ryobi drill. I am an open minded guy (since it was free), so I will keep it around and let one of my helpers use it, just to see how long it lasts. Maybe you are right and I will be suprised but I doubt it.
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A 18V ryobi drill would be worth 50 bucks if it lasted for a year. I'd take a chance on that. WTH. Home Depot is probably sold out by now.
I got a B&D Super Cyclone 12V V-Speed drill new for $40.00, ($200+ reg.) It lasted 3 years of home owner use. Glad I did not spend any more.
Using a Craftsman 18V now. It is a POS. But it still works after 2 years. Paid $99. Chuck sucked. (Isn't craftsman made by ryobi anyway?) Put the S. Cyclone chuck on it---much better now!
Will try porter cable or milwaukee next time, or what ever is on a price buster sale. I don't need one for business.
I got a B&D Super Cyclone 12V V-Speed drill new for $40.00, ($200+ reg.) It lasted 3 years of home owner use. Glad I did not spend any more.
Using a Craftsman 18V now. It is a POS. But it still works after 2 years. Paid $99. Chuck sucked. (Isn't craftsman made by ryobi anyway?) Put the S. Cyclone chuck on it---much better now!
Will try porter cable or milwaukee next time, or what ever is on a price buster sale. I don't need one for business.
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I'll stick with Dewalt. May be a little more pricey than other brands, but Ive seen those things take a ton of abuse from teenagers with no idea of how to properly handle tools. I doubt a Ryobi could survive being dropped from atop a 15ft ladder or being used as a hammer to bust a 2 by 4 off of plywood. If it saves you time and it works, Excellent find
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Originally Posted by subliminaldanger
I'll stick with Dewalt.
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You will find all the OEMs blowing out battery power tools because of a newer and better battery design coming out.
I bought the Coleman package for $99 just so I could get the sawzall and two batteries. Too bad one battery lasts only 1/2 as long as the other. What peeved me is they slightly changed the battery packs so the older powermates will not work with the newer powermates. I think they probably mix a good and weak one together on purpose to get rid of marginal packs.
I bought the Coleman package for $99 just so I could get the sawzall and two batteries. Too bad one battery lasts only 1/2 as long as the other. What peeved me is they slightly changed the battery packs so the older powermates will not work with the newer powermates. I think they probably mix a good and weak one together on purpose to get rid of marginal packs.
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