ALL NEW RYOBI 18V Cordless Band Saw Review! Ryobi releases all new 2-1/2" Cordless Portable Band Saw

Ryobi Tools is releasing their all new 18v Cordless 2-1/2" Portable Band Saw, and we have one here for review. We will put it to the test and see if it can hold up to different types of metal.
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Once made available, I will put the link to the saw and the required 32-7/8" required blades that this band saw uses.
Bare tool will be $129
Ryobi Portable Compact Band Saw overview and specs 0:24
Ryobi Portable Compact Band Saw Blade Install/Change 1:22
Ryobi Portable Compact Band Saw Gutting Galvanized Metal 3:12
Ryobi Portable Compact Band Saw cutting steel pipe 4:29
Ryobi Portable Compact Band Saw cutting Rebar
Ryobi Portable Compact Band Saw Review final thoughts

[@ToolReviewZone]

Buy Here homedepot.sjv.io/ADq3D

[@stevet876]

I have been asking Ryobi for this for 3 years, glad they made it now.

[@ryankelley85091]

I'm so happy they finally offer this tool. I borrowed a friend's corded version and found out how useful this is. I like it so much that I was regretting buying into the ryobi one+ battery system before it was offered. Now I'm content I made the right decision.

[@AlArv76]

I love Ryobi tools and I'm glad if they are expanding their line to some of the more niche type tools.

[@ToolReviewZone]

Hey all, the price will be set at $129 for the bare tool

[@taureanlady1961]

Tool Review Zone I am presuming this is US Dollars

[@pcb1962]

When will it be available in the UK?

[@plum1000]

Thank you. I love my heavy, corded band saw for woodwork... use it super frequently. I want to replace it with a battery one but I need to build a table for it. I do hobby-type stuff and do not need the larger versions.

[@darwill7834]

Great review yet again and its definitely you and Concord carpenter for best non biased tool reviews

[@ToolReviewZone]

Thank you so much for the awesome comment Darwill! Truly appreciate it 👊

[@darwill7834]

@@ToolReviewZone too many guys on here that love the sound of there own voices to much but you give a good honest review so keep at it mate

[@pemtax557]

Innovative and targeted to a market that I think will respond positive to it, the DYI crowd, especially given the apparent quality you have indicated.

[@davidtroncoso9313]

Awesome, I am invested in the Ryobi system. This will make a great addition!!

[@michaelleas]

Man, Ryobi makes EVERYTHING!

[@ToolReviewZone]

Lol they really do

[@jackhelm1537]

We need the planer to come back

[@michaelleas]

@@jackhelm1537 Agree

[@jackhelm1537]

@@michaelleas I'm going to have to get a Dewalt

[@michaelleas]

@@jackhelm1537 I actually just got the ridgid and I love it. I know either of the dewalts are good too though

[@ManCaverTools]

awesome videos was hoping to have the chance to review this before it comes out. nicely done

[@ToolReviewZone]

Thanks Man Cave!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Very smooth cuts

[@rpddsmith]

I don't know what I'd use it for but I want one!!!!

[@ToolReviewZone]

Lmao

[@frankpuncekar5051]

Like it will be getting one good review, I have electric bandsaws heavy duty for use as a contractor and on a farm and for at least 20 years I’ve switched to Ryobi for the price and how well they hold up you cant beat them plus they design around the same 18 volt battery, you don’t have to buy a completely new tool when they change battery designs as with most the other brands out there. Good review just hope they come out with a portable table. Quick question-that rafter hook could you replace it with a chain and loop to hang it off the wall to use it instead of a portable table?

[@poodlescone9700]

I hope Ryobi makes an accompanying bandsaw stand

[@justkurt7716]

💥 My mind is gon itz official! Ryobi 4 that win!!👏👏👏👏👏 #ryobi4thewin

[@ToolReviewZone]

They did a great job on this one Curtis 👊

[@edwardallen527]

Last year I was thinking how nice it would be if Ryobi made one of these! I can't wait to snag one. Great video!

[@ToolReviewZone]

Thanks Edward!! Ryobi must have read your mind 👊

[@henryk1031]

I actually checked out the standard dewalt one this week. Built pretty much the same plastic in all the same places.

[@ToolReviewZone]

This is actually really well done. Really happy with what Ryobi did with this

[@JosePerez-wm7gt]

I own the dewalt 20v version it looks identical the only difference is the hook

[@JoseGarcia-gv9kj]

that will come in handy for cutting all sorts of metal for the DIY ers. and not have to rely on company based cutters

[@conniekey1764]

I like it. I bought one a while back. It works great for scraping

[@mikesmultimedia]

Getting one tomorrow to cut (Clean) in half a 3 x 4 inch block. To make it 1.5” x 4” block. Hope the block will fit in the mouth. The material isn’t wood, and I don’t have a shop to use miter saw or other reciprocating saw which is messy and can lead astray the length of the 4” block due to blade twisting in the far end from the tool (jig or reciprocating saw) if maybe using long jigsaw blade (which works but bows during cut leading to uneven block at the other end.) Anyway,I jjust know this will work. I’ll need to mount the band saw somehow to imitate a traditional upright version for smooth feeding of block.

[@josephmalinowski6817]

I've never used one of these tools but I was on a job where the crew have the Milwaukee it seems like the Milwaukee is a little bit wider to cut bigger pipe but I really like the saw horses you have

[@ToolReviewZone]

Yeah this is definitely small than the Milwaukee, but these are super fast at cutting metal. I'll actually do a side by side with this and a recipe to show the difference between the two

[@ndnjoeparker3255]

Thanks. I'm picking one up. Thanks again.

[@JosStrange]

That’s awesome! I splurged on the dewalt portaband a couple years ago. If this existed then I would have bought it instead

[@d-c-g6525]

Excellent job, bud!👍

[@ToolReviewZone]

Thanks brother

[@larryleek7141]

Just bought one of these and got a great deal on it. I tried it out as soon as I installed the blade and was very pleased wit the results all around. I have a small home machine shop and this saw will help me a lot preparing stock for my machines. I have other Ryobi tools so I have several batteries already.

[@jamesanderson708]

I really do like that ryboi came out with this because I have a lot of that black pipe and this would be good to have for it

[@kartboarder22g17]

I'm sold on it, beats me pulling out the hack saw and sweating and not being able to hold a good cut angle.

[@lovableted]

i own m12 bandsaw its good uo to 1inch half

[@halbertbritton3871]

Love that

[@andrewmckeown6786]

So Happy!! I thought I had to switch cuz everyone else is making a cordless bandsaw....sic

[@stanleymcman9422]

Good evening TRZ just saw this at the Octoolber Fest show estimated to cost $99 to $130 bare tool.

[@ToolReviewZone]

Hey Stan, yeah Ryobi confirmed it will be $128 tool only

[@stanleymcman9422]

@@ToolReviewZone thanks

[@stanleymcman9422]

@Tool Review Zone just a video on the new RYOBI R18W 18V Ratchet Wrench it is $109.00 plus $34.06 online from Australia only as it is not in the USA.

[@michaelrosencrans777]

This would work good for metal building studs.

[@johnrice9121]

Don't think I would use this all that much, but like you said for the ryobi price and a once in a while use it might be nice to have. How did the blade hold up? It definitely has a small place in the dIYer shop but would come in handy. Thanks for the review. 👍👍

[@ToolReviewZone]

Agreed with everything you just said john. I actually cut metal often and always end up with a crappy cut. This may not be something you use every day, but definitely comes in handy. As for the blade, I actually went up to the Deeps but didn't have any in this size o just used what came in the bix. Surprisingly, it worked really well and held up great with all the cuts that were made

[@johnrice9121]

@@ToolReviewZone that's true. I cutting with the recip and hacksaw with metal blade. The cut sometimes sucks like you said. Probably wait for some big sales before making the purchase. That's why I love this channel. You give a good look at the tool and put it through the paces. Many tools you review, not to many people review your way. Keep up the great videos

[@houstonsellers20]

Love it.

[@rodw]

Hi Clint, not sure how I missed this video last fall but I enjoyed it now :)) I've seen a few guys clamp these vertical and use it like a normal bandsaws. Do they have a blade for wood on these? Do you have a video on a benchtop bandsaws or drill press?? Want about 10 inch on both. Been debating whether to go with the WEN or Ryobi?? Budget is biggest concern and it doesn't matter

[@rodw]

If it's corded or not but if cordless I prefer the hybrid option. I welcome your thoughts and any advice. Remember that I'm just a DIYer trying to learn woodworking that can hopefully become a source of income. :)) God willing !!! Thanks again for your thoughts and videos Rodney

[@ToolReviewZone]

Hey Rodney!!! Yeah I see that a lot too, but I have a bandsaw so I just use it like this. I'm sure you could probably find a blade like that on Amazon or something but haven't seen them at Home Depot

[@dantheman9395]

This is an awesome idea.

[@ToolReviewZone]

Yeah buddy!!!!!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video Clint

[@ToolReviewZone]

Thanks bro 👊

[@Smedleydog1]

If there is one thing I have always hated, it was using a hack saw, don't know why, but I hate it. This would be just the ticket. I've already got the 18v one+ batteries, so why not.

[@Superado2006]

I will be buying this for sure... just wish it was up to 3" diameter for cuts, so I could use it on some larger exhaust pipe, but either way I can't wait to get it.

[@glennbarthelemy2443]

Very nice tool.

[@GiveAbundance]

Seems like a great saw!

[@ToolReviewZone]

Yeah I really like it 👊

[@rkaag99]

HP battery likely won't matter because this DOES NOT have a brush-less motor. The One+ series brush-less tools (grinder, chain saw, impact wrench, etc.) are what take advantage of the HP tech. I have 'bought into' the Ryobi family of tools and they serve me wonderfully as a homeowner... pro use, can't speak to that.

[@mikefa5891]

Seems very bulky - i am wondering what can this portable band saw can do that a more affordable brushless reciprocating saw can't do?

[@Charlie-qd3qs]

Damn Ryobi keeps me on my toes.

[@ToolReviewZone]

They really do come out with a lot of tools

[@Charlie-qd3qs]

@@ToolReviewZone what's crazy is I'm all Ridgid and they are both the same company wish Ridgid would make some of the cool things Ryobi does.

[@ToolReviewZone]

@@Charlie-qd3qs I think you are going to see a lot of cool things from ridgid this coming year bro

[@stanleymcman9422]

@@Charlie-qd3qs Ridgid is owned by Emerson and Ryobi is owned by TTI they are 2 different companies.

[@Charlie-qd3qs]

@@stanleymcman9422 funny because I test tools for them and get both from TTI.

[@themaintenanceman1]

I like it! Great video man! Are you from the burgh?!

[@ToolReviewZone]

Thanks bro, and yeah...originally from da-burgh

[@konamanstudio2447]

Do they make a base for it they are a couple Porter Bands That Make bases for so you can use like a chop saw when you're cutting and in manufacturing plants cheers with a beer

[@ToolReviewZone]

I haven't seen anything on it yet bro, but I'm sure they will probably have something like that down the line

[@jeffcoolhd]

Holy Ryobi that portable band saw was doing it. Peace brother

[@ToolReviewZone]

Yeah bro was cutting like a champ 👊

[@josephmalinowski6817]

I was about to say if you got a vice to put the end and hook it over but tools today I'll built with pretty good quality just because of technology is so advanced I just did it comes down to power and torque so someone has to make tools for the pros it's always got to make tools for the homeowner

[@ToolReviewZone]

Yeah I was thinking if I could hey up the hook and bend it down it would be better, but then it may not seat right when I fold it up? May need to check it out.

[@josephmalinowski6817]

Tool Review Zone if I know you. You will figure something out

[@josephmalinowski6817]

Tool Review Zone Auto safe but if you Google safes 4 pickup trucks center consoles there's a whole list of different companies and it will tell you what truck it fits

[@ToolReviewZone]

Awesome, thanks bro

[@sfret1]

You left out PVC pipe. But, great demo.

[@jasonmartinez9173]

I bought this bandsaw the week it was released. It is a good bandsaw but I have one issue with it. I noticed that after I cut EMT pipe or all thread a couple of times my blades starts to slip from the blade wheels, so I'm constantly loosening the tensioner to push the blade back in place. I don't do this when I notice it the blade will come off the wheels completely. It's a good tool but that's my only issue.

[@wooddawg4868]

Ryobi has some nice tools. I have their weed eater, fan, and 18v radio but that’s it. All my other 5 tools are by Dewalt because the are 20V and have more power.

[@newwb]

They are all 18volt nominal 20 volt max. Just marketing

[@reigninoel]

How does the battery life stand up compared to Milwaukee, Makita, etc?

[@tomk3732]

Looks nice but 2.5 in capacity is very small. Portable corded units are at 5". This is very small.

[@cameranmanner4701]

blade manufacturing... do they make a blades with teeth on both sides? or will it damage the tool?

[@edwarddillon6016]

Can it be adapted to fit a stand as a conventional band saw.

[@kambo209]

Needs a bigger deep cut version

[@wolfbaker8415]

Yeah looks awesome I want to get one. what's the starting price?

[@ToolReviewZone]

No price yet Anthony. I'll let you all know as soon as I hear something

[@JUSTTRYITDIY]

I will be picking one up.as soon as they are on the shelf

[@pcb1962]

Can't find this for sale in the UK, no use for me anyway as it can't do a 45 degree cut in 2 inch angle

[@joemomma7]

About time

[@joehajek5576]

When will Home Depot have this on the shelves?

[@ToolReviewZone]

Should be in the next couple weeks Joe

[@rkooscar6866]

Will This cut rebar

[@WhoDeanyUnchained]

Going to return my m12 fuel hackzall for this, if I can find it

[@poonhandler86]

That's not how it was meant to hang on the hook it's supposed to be uprite an also this saw does wood plastic an of course steel but it's super important not to leave saw or plastic dust in the saw when switch materials u don't want metal dust inbur tool when switching

Would this be a practical tool for wood working?

[@ToolReviewZone]

I would not but it for woodworking. Its mainly for cutting metal

[@bluemantom77]

It's looks like it would be good for homeowner building maintenance that's not going to need it every single day I have used that monster from Milwaukee in the past but it wasn't cordless I've used dewalt to

[@ToolReviewZone]

Definitely bro

[@muddog2159]

With the top of the line blades I’ll cut robar 1” 2” robar like nothing if your short in cash and you needed something like this I’ll do

[@jinxgtr]

makita part no. A-97570 best blade far

[@julianstio]

This looks built like the makita and dewalt. Same size as well

[@MyFatty69]

How long do theres blades last? I only really cut m10 studd and 40x40 unistrut. Currently have a bosch bandsaw and the blades dont last long at all

[@ToolReviewZone]

Yeah they will last just as long. These are cheaper blades but still do well

[@lectricviewer]

I had the Hilti bandsaw which is the same as the Bosch with the Hilti red casing and it went through blades like crazy. I sold it and bought the Milwaukee m12 bandsaw. No regrets at all. I do like the ryobi stuff, this bandsaw looks awesome, it’s just to heavy for my liking.

[@GodsMan500]

So much for $129 as of this video. Today in July of 2023 it’s $159. A little too much for this saw.

[@taureanlady1961]

When would it be released in Australia .

[@taureanlady1961]

Well that’s not healthy lol

[@splurjioaarmani3205]

Never we never get the good stuff

[@Pro1er]

@@splurjioaarmani3205 Y'all get some Ryobi tools I would love to have but you can't get them in the States.

[@rostrander73]

TABLE SAW NEXT

[@carlosjimenez827]

quiero una de esta

[@WhatsMyGame]

Great video, but u need to get a camera/phone stand or mount for sure.

[@mikezeke7041]

Did I miss the price point?

[@ToolReviewZone]

It's not available yet Mike. I'll let you all know as soon as it hits the market

[@mikesmith2102]

It's faster than a hacksaw.

[@johnargumaniz9179]

The m12 almost does the same cut size as this.

[@lectricviewer]

It’s 1-5/8” max. And the m18 small one does 3”.

[@johnargumaniz9179]

Jason Andrade ?

[@johnargumaniz9179]

I think your a bit off. The video says 2 1/2 max for the ryobi and 1 5/8 for the milwaka

[@lectricviewer]

John Argumaniz The ryobi is 2-1/2” The m12 Milwaukee is 1-5/8” The small m18 Milwaukee is 3” The large m18 is 4 or 5” I believe

[@vincemoser4636]

Walt Lars said in a comment to s Facebook post "For some unkown reason I can't reply to Your KZbin but You asked What You would it for I do pool service and Repair the pump & filter etc I cut a lot 2" PVC so at 2.5 " depth of cut this perfect for it the guide block will make for a strait cutting a sawzall can jump around and the blade can bend I think the Rafter hook balance is thrown off by the weight of the 6 amp batt Try it with 4 or 2 AH batt Its not like You are going to be making so many cuts that You are going to run a 4 AH down and if You Your will be ready for a break"

[@reallyhappenings5597]

doesn't look like a mature design... for the money I think the HF corded is better, maybe the m12. Ryobi tools have a habit of breaking if you push them

[@mikefa5891]

HP battery won't make a difference because this cordless bandsaw is not brushless.

[@josephmalinowski6817]

morning brother

[@ToolReviewZone]

Morning Joseph!!!! Hope you have an awesome day broski 👊

[@josephmalinowski6817]

Tool Review Zone u to brother the other day how to put a safe in one of the trucks because you got to carry sometimes a lot of money and one of the guys we think he has a couple hundred out of it tell me my partner both have Dodge Ram pickups so we mounted 1 in the center console Maybe that might be a good video on safety for your vehicle because we both carry so it's a must to store that in a safe but this thing fit perfectly in the center console the ram pickups

[@ToolReviewZone]

@@josephmalinowski6817 wow, that would actually be a great video. Do you have any particular model you like?

[@josephmalinowski6817]

Tool Review Zone I don't know the name of the one that we put in the truck I could find out but I know there's three different kinds combination lock a key lock and then there is 1 safe out there where it looks like you need a key to unlock it but it's actually a push button you hide the police use it a lot my pops has it in his but any safe companies all good I know a friend he just went to the gun store told him it was for his truck and they gave him the exact size for the center console

[@apllDgrapllD]

Haha viewers! The HP batteries do nothing for brushed tools only brushless that have the extra connections for the power!

[@dcgo44r]

They last longer ;)

[@edwardgreenjr167]

Let's see a table-top stand accessory and then we're talking.

[@BxTekNurd]

Surely thats not how U use that saw?

[@toycoma98]

and your lookin about 560 surface feet per minute x2

[@charlesking678]

Why couldn't Ridgid make this?

[@ToolReviewZone]

They might soon enough?

[@Sylvan_dB]

Unistrut, perforated angle, threaded rod, ...

[@jamesturner7728]

Did not make the throwt wide or deep enough

[@donz.519]

I have been waiting a long time Ryobi to come out with this tool. All of my power tools are Ryobi. I was hoping it would be able to compete with the Milwaukee 18 V fuel. How disappointing to see how small the cut throat is and the cheap build quality.

[@dcgo44r]

And you get all that from the review?

[@vuaeco]

If you have an angle grinder, you don't need this tool.

[@johnargumaniz9179]

18 volt? Ha Milwaukee does 4” deepcut with the same 18 volt.

[@dcgo44r]

@Mykel Hardin 😆😂

[@henryk1031]

$2 best I can do ryobi.

[@juergenwelz2591]

Everything cut in the video could as easily and quickly been cut with a reciprocating saw and some with an angle grinder. An 18 volt chop saw would get you nicely squared off cuts and handle larger diameter pipe. I get that a longer blade that doesn't need to reverse between strokes will need fewer changes and a single direction blade will always pull material into the tool guide, as do both chop saws and grinders, but you need more working room to access the material as would be the case with a chop saw where you generally bring material to the saw. I'm not seeing the need for this bandsaw tool compromise.

[@FroztiProductions]

Tiny opening

[@mr.b.4048]

M n

[@18magicMARKer]

you can't talk about build quality without knowing what the plastic is made of or looking inside the tool!

[@ToolReviewZone]

So buy one and look inside

[@dcgo44r]

Well, plastic is made of... Plastic? What are you chemical engineer? Smh!