I Bought A Pallet of Ryobi Returns for $1458.69

[@notorcus]

Imo Ryobi is the best homeowner brand. Good enough to do anything around the house, built well enough to last, and cheap. As a casual homeowner you shouldn't be spending a crap ton on tools cuz you barely using them.

[@morganhamm6753]

Ryobi is almost as expensive as dewalt. For like $20 more per tool you can own Dewalt and not look like a clown to your neighbors lol.

[@ironjehoshaphat2764]

My grandfather bought me 5 blue Ryobi tools and all of them still work. They're easily over a decade old. They are go to tool line for my home owning work.

[@mcmaddie]

Haha. Think of wasting money because you think that makes you not looking like a clown in neighbors eyes. I have bunch of Ryobi tools and don't care what neighbors think of them.

[@kampfgeist7703]

Ryobi is great. I have DeWalt and Ridged for my miter saw and Table Saw but everything else is Ryobi.

[@james88477]

No one steals your tools like the Milwaukee’s that disappear worse than a 10mm. Using the high torque 1/2 impact now for over a year in a truck shop and no issue. 3 year warranty and tool was a 149.99 with a 4amp hour hp battery and charger

[@reesehardy2897]

In ryobi defense, they only have the stick batteries because they promised the consumer they would never change so we wouldn't have to keep updating tools and battery styles

[@jcoul1sc]

Stick is a safer design maybe

[@ramblingman8992]

Ryobi used to use slide on packs when everyone else used stick packs. Ryobi switched to stick packs, then everyone else started to switch to slide on packs. To be honest, with battery adapters now widely available, there is nothing stopping Ryobi from switching back to slide on packs and selling adapters to use the new packs on old kit. In fact, I am surprised TTi haven't made a range of official adapters to allow the use of Rigid and Milwaukee batteries on Ryobi products. I have an adapter that allows me to use my Milwaukee packs on my Ryobi tools. I also picked up a Ryobi jigsaw that had a Makita to Ryobi adapter for £18 from my local Cash Converter shop.

[@jcoul1sc]

@@ramblingman8992 me too, only makita battery to ryobi tool, amazing power,

[@michaelhernder346]

I was with tti during this time..pissed everyone off switching Milwaukee from the V series to the M and not compatible and then dewalt did the same going from nicad to lithium. For a bit there gave us the ability to sell ryobi effectively against entry level dewalt in the aisles of depot with that promise of reverse compatibility of the battery platforms

[@bastian1847]

exactly right. they promised not to screw their customers with a new battery platform, and they stood by that.

[@MrNside]

Ryobi never moved away from post style batteries because their new batteries can still power tools they made 25 years ago. I still have some blue tools from 20+ years ago that work well with batteries I bought within the last year.

[@Tommy.461]

I think it was a good decision to keep their word of one battery fits all 18v. I own several and are happy with them. Had some Dewalt that the batteries died and the tools were trash then.

[@MrNside]

@@Tommy.461 Yeah, DeWalt changed battery platforms 3 or 4 times within that same time period.

[@ybgrsfd]

THE reason I buy Ryobi. I can't stand a manufacturer who changes batteries every few years.

[@MrNside]

@@ybgrsfd The reason I use Ryobi cordless (even professionally) is because my DeWalt set got stolen in 2001 or so, and I needed something cheap to get me by. I figured I would replace the Ryobi tools when they broke. They didn't break, and they performed better than expected. Still not DeWalt performance, but good enough especially for about 1/5 the price. The thing that kept me using Ryobi was their tool selection. When most of those brands were finally releasing recip saws and circular saws, Ryobi had those, and was making cordless rotozips, routers, miter saws, and caulk guns among many other tools. Now don't get me wrong, Ryobi still makes entry level stuff, and a lot (A LOT) of it is junk. But their higher end stuff is generally good, often on par or sometimes better than TTI's Ridgid cordless tools. While some brands make 1 or 2 versions of the same tool, Ryobi will make 3 or 4. There's truth that Ryobi is TTI's R&D department, but sometimes they hit it out of the park. The airstrike brad nailer for instance.

[@Richard-or2km]

My dad had a blue 12v Ryobi Torque Force drill/driver back in the day, it could drive 3" screws in high '2" gear no problem. I had a 12v Craftsman made by Skil drill/driver that couldn't drive the screw in uless it was in low "1" gear. Chalk one up for Ryobi motor/gearing back then.

[@ladscrimpton8590]

Ryobi's 40V line for lawn equipment is actually pretty solid. If you're just a homeowner, and don't do yard work for a living, Ryobi 40V is a good option.

[@Kevin-hm2di]

Red team fanboy here. I was at home depot to buy the Milwaukee string trimmer, while i was waiting for someone to come unlock the cage i picked up the Ryobi and was blown away by how much lighter it felt in the shaft and head. Bought it and have been nothing but happy with it since. Picked up the 730 CFM whisper series blower and have been pleased also. Some of the deals/packages they put together are crazy if you can find them.

[@dontcallmebrave]

@@Kevin-hm2di another bonus if you got an attachment capable trimmer, the attachments aren't proprietary like the Milwaukee's

[@CadgerChristmasLightShow]

I've been using the 40v 20 inch ryobi push mower since 2017, same one with the same 5AH battery. I still use it today, works like new, bag isn't even torn or anything. Mows the whole lawn with half the battery left. I've also had the attachment capable 40v string trimmer for many years, it works amazingly. I do landscaping for work (with gas equipment) and the ryobi trimmer has the same power as a Stihl gas trimmer. The 40v blowers are also fantastic, have tons of power with the turbo mode. Ryobi 40v landscaping tools are all the average homeowner needs.

[@CadgerChristmasLightShow]

​@@dontcallmebrave I recently got the 10 inch pole saw attachment for my 40v ryobi trimmer, only 130 bucks for a great electric pole saw. I also tried the dewault pole saw and I ended up liking the ryobi more.

[@matthewjbauer1990]

I've been using the 18v Ryobi lawn equipment for the better part of the last 10 years or so. I've been using the 18v 16" single battery mower for 1.5 seasons now. I probably should have gone with the 2 battery 18v mower that runs one after the other as opposed to the 36v version because sometimes runtime is a bit short on hotter days or days when grass is a bit long. Other than that, can't complain. I only use the 18v 4Ah on my lawn equipment.

[@MrValentinevince]

I use ryobi tools every day doing property maintenance/ remodeling, and doing mechanic work on ambulances. They work great, anyone who says they suck doesnt know what they are talking about

[@jayslittleprojects1431]

100% agree

[@whitleeGTCS]

100% disagree. They are better than a hand saw and a screwdriver but they're far from great.

[@shuriken204]

@@whitleeGTCS cap

[@xald1234114]

Ryobi got some good stuff and some not so good. We had a fleet of tools from them before I convinced upper management to get us some better tools. We ran a hybrid fleet of ryobi and dewalt. Ryobi tools that suck that we insisted the company buy us literally any other brand for: - Brad nailer, Every one we had couldn't fire a 1.5 inch brad nail fully into 1/2 baseboard through drywall into a stud without the head showing and they jammed. - The low end drills have a TERRIBLE delay in the gorilla-tool interface (the trigger) and the variable speed function shit the bed and became full tilt with a small press after no time. - The oscillating tools just underpowered and dont like drywall dust at all. The good: - Cordless circular saws, has the 6 1/4 saw. Good for everything you'd use a tiny circ on. put a good blade, and you're having fun, don't build cabinets with em. - The better drills. good enough. Ditto for the impacts at least for screw driving. - the jigsaws. Variable speed with a slider instead of with the trigger, easy to adjust the shoe, deep stroke length, used all the blade. - the weird stuff. Ryobi makes cordless tools that aren't normally cordless, and use the same batteries as everything else - the baby cordless sds hammer drill. We only ever used it for tap-cons for mounting closet tracks. 3/16 bit. cheap compared to any other cordless sds drill. use a bigger battery.

[@MrValentinevince]

@@xald1234114 oh absolutely, I'd be a fool to say that every tool they release is fantastic. I will say, my 18 gauge brad nailer is great, no problems, but I may just have the golden sample lol.

[@codyolmstead4907]

I worked with an hvac contractor who dealt with mostly small scale jobs. He ran all ryobi gear. When we were talking about it he just said at least no one steals his batteries...

[@PepsiManX360]

Ryobi doesn’t change their better design because it makes older tools useless when the battery cells die. That’s why they promised to never change their battery design. I love it because I have some blue and yellow Ryobi drills that still work because of it.

[@nunya3163]

Exactly, my Dad has a 20 year old drill, that runs great. I on the other hand, had to buy a $120 adaptor, to use the new Dewalt batteries.

[@stevea9604]

I’ve got my original Ryobi tools…when they were about the only battery tools from over 20 years ago, when they were blue…and they still work 👍🏻😎🤩👏🏻

[@ConansEasyDadCarry]

I've commented on one of the channel's videos before, and I'll say it again- Ryobi kicks ass. FOR A SPECIFIC USE. I'm a home owner, DIYer, my own landscaper, and occasional light contrustion project guy. The ryobi one+ line has been my main platform for years. The worst thats happened is a few bum batteries. Everything from lawn stuff to drills to glue guns up to wood working and saws of all types. I'm not a contractor. Im just a guy who needs stuff to assemble some furniture, do my lawn, maybe design and build some basic stuff around the house. It *feels* like this channel is liking it more and more, but Ryobi just gets pooped on way too much for all the work people get done with it.

[@Arcidi225]

I have similar use case. And let me tell you this, Ryobi tools are probably most expensive I have. If you are not using those tools everyday, even the cheap ones are good.

[@stevencerone1117]

John poops on Ryobi waaaaaaaaaay too much. And when he said they don’t have that many tools, like bro what are you talking about, they probably have the most amount of battery tools out there. Stuff you wouldn’t even think of.

[@margueritewhite3038]

I think it's just paid KZbinrs and tool snobs who have an issue with Ryobi.

[@helloRockwood]

@@stevencerone1117 Somehow I have 5 different sanders from them.

[@jimmyfarrow6486]

My whole damn collection is Ryobi-- table saw, drill press, drills and drivers, outdoor tools...just about all of it. I love it.

[@scottfoster2487]

I owned a small lawn mowing business and all I used was Ryobi 40 volt. At the resrt I work at our shop tools and lawns tools are all Ryobi,cheaper to replace then any pro brand since employees are hard on stuff. You guys have way to much fun with these boxes lol

[@ramjam720]

HD sells a ton of Ryobi tools WITHOUT batteries. A lot of people buy the tool, get it home, and go "WTF? Where's the battery?" So they return it right away.

[@slygamer01]

That's on the customer because it is clearly labeled on the box that is without a battery.

[@ramblingman8992]

One assumes the average HD customer doesn't have the intelligence to understand the words 'Bare tool. No battery included' printed on the box.

[@GriffinH-h1f]

That’s because customers don’t read the box that says “TOOL ONLY”

[@JDM12983]

Well, some people are too stupid to read the box... lol

[@dafalzonAUS]

In Australia in the catalogue they say Skin Only so I don’t know if people know what that means!

[@bidwell13]

I love Ryobi’s warranty department. I’ve had a couple issues where my hybrid fan only worked with a battery and not the power cord. The replaced it no questions. Even had a battery that stopped charging and they replaced it with their high performance battery. I love their sales in the summer where you can buy a three pack of batteries and get a free tool worth more than the batteries. I have their clamp Bluetooth speakers that work great for parties. 22:33 send it my way. I’ll be happy to take it off your hands 😁

[@cpl_0503]

It's like watching 4 Junior High School boys going through the toy box they haven't opened since they "were kids" (i.e. 3 years before when they were 9). Everything draws a scream and a fart joke. Love it!

[@driver8sk]

Their vacuums are legit! Between the floor vac and wet/dry vac, I barely use corded vacuums at home anymore. My biggest issue is with the tensioners on the electric chainsaw and pruner. The plastic doesn't hold the bar tight and allows it to work loose. Still easier than bringing a gas chainsaw back to life for every tiny job.

[@jmalin77]

I have Ryobi lawn tools(mower, blower, weed eater, and edger) and I love them. Been great and work like a dream.

[@Spencer481]

My dad loves Ryobi, he still has the blue ones from the early 2000s along with the modern green ones. He’s put them through their paces and absolutely rides or die for them.

[@fyrdoc]

As a homeowner and not very mechanically inclined, I love my Ryobi tools. They are perfect for small jobs around the house. If I was a professional I would not use them, but for light home use I think they are perfect for price. A neat trick when you go to Home Depot go when the rep is there and they will occasionally throw in a free item!

[@bjgaspar]

Ryobi's decades-old battery design is one of the reasons they're so prevalent. I still have one of the old Blue & Yellow drills from 2004 that's still alive and kicking. The old batteries are long dead, but the drill lives on

[@19Loken80]

That's not a bad haul. I wouldn't mind finding a few of those tools in a return palette. Some folks incorrectly assume you need professional grade tools for weekend project work when you really do not.

[@DamienMorrissey]

I love Ryobi tools for low frequency use- i use them with my DeWalt batteries. Top tip: look into adaptors. Stick with one battery platform - use adaptors ao you can use the tool you need and can afford.

[@kampfgeist7703]

DeWalt batteries work with Ryobi? Or did you get an adapter for it ?

[@DamienMorrissey]

@@kampfgeist7703 There are low cost adaptors. They work great. I have one from a well known seller named after a large rainforest that I can't link to. The packs are the same voltage. The 20V MAX is just marketing - it's just five 3.7V cells in series. In Australia it's marketed at 18V for DeWalt. The adaptor goes in the Ryobi and then I click the DeWalt battery onto it. Expect to pay $30ish.

[@dontcallmebrave]

Same but with my Milwaukee batteries lol

[@mikekristin7201]

I am with you. I have adapters to run my Ryobi with rigid batteries.

[@RandomGreymane]

This! I have M18 adapters for my older Dewalt drill as well as an adapter for my Dyson when that battery eventually dies.

[@a9ball1]

I'm so impressed by the way you sneak in those shade ads. I believe you are the only channel I don't skip forward through sales pitches. 👍 I've got some 18v Ryobi tools from 2008 that still works.

[@mickleman52]

ya'll need to do a pallet shop build. I mean, between this pallet, that one with all the storage, and reselling anything you don't need at a price to move, someone could end up with a nice little home shop for a few grand.

[@tomsmulders5693]

I've got both 18v and 40v Ryobi. The 40v 18 inch chainsaw has saved me over $400.00 by cutting up one pine tree into 1"x12"x16ft x20.

[@leotaul]

I think it would be cool to see these tools used on a woodworking project to see if the cheap price of tools reflects on the work they can do.

[@gabrieldias3479]

That's actually a very nice idea

[@pacificcoasttrains3785]

+1 from me. This is an excellent idea.

[@MrOmelianchuk]

I use the Ryobi platform as a homeowner, DIYer, and novice woodworker. They've served me pretty well, tbh. Some durability issues along the way, but the warranty covers you for 3 - 5 years. The 40v stuff is great. Lawn mower and blower are excellent.

[@colestowing8695]

At this point I'm starting to think John just gets these pallets for the adrenaline rush. It's like gambling without admitting you have a gambling problem😂

[@kikixchannel]

It's not a problem if it's under control. There are people that are gambling for fun, while never gambling away what they cannot afford to. It's no different from spending a boatload of money for a luxurious trip abroad where you can spend tens of thousands of dollars and have nothing to show for it but memories.

[@alpham777]

It really is I often go to the dollar day at my local pallet resale store and you would be shocked at the gems I've pulled out of there. Every thing from large 1" and 3/4 sockets ( I'm a diesel tech so it's awesome for me) to specialty tools like bearing presses, seal pullers and seating tools, even got my spring install tool for semi spring brakes there. Even car parts I've found a half dozen alternators, carbs for small engines, head gaskets, valve covers, and if you know what they are for it's a gold mine.

[@narclem]

Yessssss! And the video edits have me totally cracking up!

[@EricCheetoh]

They are gave tobhim free for content...or he just makes them his self...feels staged

[@colestowing8695]

@@alpham777 somehow I missed your reply. A local pallet resale store? That sounds great... How did you find it?

[@LiberTea90]

As someone who just started their tool journey Ryobi has been a blessing. Being able to get a Drill and Impact Driver with batteries and a charger for $99 was a life saver and their most basic plug in circular saw has been fantastic

[@kalenchristiaens7482]

Imagine picking your tools based on the color because you’re worried of what “real tool guys” will think of you

[@ScarletKnightAGK]

Particularly when the newer HP Brushless Ryobi tools when paired with an HP battery and better than "in the box" accessories (like Diablo blades) are proven to run toe-to-toe with cool guy tools. It's literally all over the internet.

[@robertheinkel6225]

I have multiple Ryobi tools. Some of the batteries are ten ears old. Only two repairs needed so far. The variable switch on the blower, and automatic oiler on the chainsaw. Both parts were easily replaced and available.

[@SarahKchannel]

I think this channel should be renamed to "John Malecki Unhinged"

[@beast667]

😂 100%

[@MCW1955]

As a homeowner, I have at least a dozen Ryobi tools all the way back to my blue impact which has driven thousands of screws and none of them ever let me down. Weed wacker, hedge trimmer, blower are perfect for a 1/4 acre lot. My mower? Gas Honda baby!!!

[@Jarhead0093]

So glad I had to take an S at 0612 today.

[@territ1231]

I love my Ryobi cordless drill and accessories, my son got me for Christmas.!! I'm 72 yo!! I use it often.

[@NGMonocrom]

I love these videos, but actually no; HART is the lowest tier of power-tools that is part of the TTI family. Ryobi is the next step up from HART. Also.... _Craftsman_ isn't deceased. Stanley Black&Decker paid $900 Million to acquire the brand. They're pushing Craftsman power-tools very aggressively at Lowe's (and slightly less aggressively at Ace Hardware). But they paid THAT much, you better believe they are promoting the heck out of the brand! Actually, most of the newer brushless Craftsman tools are older model DeWalts with a red paint job. Porter Cable is the brand that is on life-support. Craftsman was bought to take over for P.C. Heck, only place you can buy P.C. from a Brick & Mortar store is Tractor Supply. Yeah, let's do a palate of Craftsman! Most of them are going to be older and slightly underpowered DeWalt tools.

[@joshb6440]

Yeah I didn't understand the "Craftsman is extinct" line, they are releasing new stuff constantly. None of it seems especially good, but it's the opposite of extinct.

[@NGMonocrom]

@@joshb6440 Their brushed tools are a rip-off. Their brushless ones are actually really good value for the money.

[@daemenoth]

We live on an acreage and have cleared trails through the bush using a bunch of Ryobi and hand tools like a curved saw and pruning shears. They work pretty awesome.

[@alexcarter7476]

I dare you to buy a snap on pallet

[@MorganJoe]

I've spent more than a thousand dollars on Ryobi over a few years, they've never let me down and their HP 1 speed impact driver is nuts.

[@BrokeLifeEU]

I should buy a pallet of Parkside returns, although just thinking about it I know what I am going to get 😂 Great video once again, thank you! 🎉 P.S. If I somehow manage to do so I could send you the tool from my latest video! I know it would horrify you but make for some good laughs. 😅

[@Connor-s1k]

I love parkside stuff, we have a lidl near us and its never let me down 😅 the only place you can get a lathe for £50 and a welder for £80

[@EdE6688]

I don't think they have parkside in the US.

[@czartraktheprotogen]

​@@EdE6688 can confirm that we do

[@BrokeLifeEU]

@@czartraktheprotogen Really? What are the prices like over there and are there a lot of tools or just the odd one or two?

[@BrokeLifeEU]

@@Connor-s1k Driving to Lidl later today 😅

[@951WoodworkDesigns-bx4kn]

I’ve had a cordless Ryobi edge trimmer and blower for probably 10 years and the blower still works like new. I use it in my shop everyday as well as the yard. The edge trimmer still works, but I can’t bump it to lengthen the string, so do that manually. I also have the same mouse sander, a multi-tool, and recently bought their hedge trimmer, all cordless as well. I bought them when there was a sale or one of the bogo deals they have a couple times each year. Some of their tools, especially lawn tools are great for the money.

[@elpetay]

Can you please sign off every video with " ... I gotta poop!". Classic.

[@FoFcraft]

Honestly the One+ Line up is pretty solid. I used one of their High Torque impacts as a mechanic of a year and a half in college. I did break 2 of the dropping lifts on them, but they always turned when I needed them too.

[@13thCharacter]

The Ryobi lawnmower is one of the best tool purchases I have ever made. I've beat the hell out of that thing pushing it way further than I'd ever do with a conventional mower (killed two before going electric), and it just keeps on going. When I'm done, folds up to store in a crawl space.

[@niemo118]

For the DIY homeowner, the 18v One+ line is great. They're cheap, available, and have a giant lineup of tools. I have plenty of Ryobi 18v stuff for only working around the house and they have all answered what I have asked them to do. There's also something to be said about a line of tools that the old blue NiCad tools, many of which are 20+ years old now, can still operate on the new lithium batteries.

[@CheapCheerful]

Same. My 18v One+ is over a decade old, still going strong.

[@thelemonwho]

Ryobi will always hold a special place in my heart, like an old friend who was always affordable and just able enough to get me through the job. Even used one of their gas "18 chainsaws to fell about 300 fir off a property in WA. Crazy what $100 will get you at Home Depot. 😊

[@StonedApe94]

As former Apt Maintenance I would give them a solid 8. I have used them for everything as a beginner, but once you get to bigger jobs yea they can’t keep up but for the avg household owner that is definitely enough for your daily needs. I would recommend their multi pack to any beginner to intermediate maintenance just needing a quick set up for the job.

[@adamsdan1]

My Ryobis have outlasted every set that the company I used to work for cycled through. Bonus: they never changed their battery shape. I’ve still got a bunch of old blue Ryobi tools that still work great with today’s batteries

[@82tonypr]

I have a bunch of Ryobi because I was gifted an 18v multitool as a housewarming gift, and wanted to stay in the same battery family. I have a drill, driver, reciprocating saw, circular saw, the trimmer/edger. While not the most topnof the line amazing, they have worked well for me for years! Only one of the batteries has died so far, the trimmer/edger is such a good tool, And using the circular saw, drill, and driver I've started my woodworking journey!

[@Jeeksters]

As a ryobi owner (multiple tools btw). It has never done me wrong Sure I’m not an expert of a contractor or anything but as for DIY and maintenance around the house this is perfect. Back when I was working in construction tho I used Milwaukee and Mikita only but all that got compensated by the company. 😂

[@jilliansadventures4679]

I work for Home Depot so it's fun to hear someone talk about tti. Ryobi is certainly not the best on the market, but people who love it swear by it. I have several Ryobi and Rigid tools myself.

[@cyris8403]

I’ve had my original Ryobi from when I started construction work about 5 years ago. I did buy a new set and haven’t used the new ones…because my old ones still work great.

[@CrPio167]

I started with a harbor freight miter saw. The ryobi was a big improvement. Same thing with the table saw. Upgraded since then, but ryobi makes solid diy tools for a good price. Craftsman also makes solid DIY tools. Neither will win awards, but make functional tools that are a great "foot in the door". Just my 2 cents

[@robertmcdonnold3038]

I have about 20 Ryobi tools, shop and outdoor yard tools. Some are the original blue. They all work. The post battery works in all of them.

[@stephenfleming8474]

I have ran my construction business of Ryboi tools, i have built decks, remodeled rooms and even built full additions. everyone hates on these tools but for how cheap they are they are work horses

[@CadgerChristmasLightShow]

I picked up one of those small ryobi inflators for 10 bucks on clearance, and i wish i bought 2. They are so useful for blowing off stuff quickly, no fiddling with an air compressor needed.

[@pinkytaylor5845]

I live off grid and have over a dozen Ryobi tools. Love them so much. I can do almost anything!

[@alank8566]

My FiL still has blue Cryobi stuff! He loves them and with his little workshop, he builds and can do plenty

[@richpeggyfranks490]

I don't have any Ryobi, but battery powered weed eaters are great. I always owned gas lawn tools. When my single daughter bought a house, I bought her a Dewalt 20V 5 tool combo kit. During a visit, she showed me the 20V Dewalt weed eater she bought. I tried it and couldn't believe the power. She says she can do her whole 1/4 acre yard and fence line on one 5 Ah battery.

[@Nowayhomefromhere]

I have a bunch of Ryobi tools for automotive and home purposes. They do what I need and I've only broken one in 10 years, an led folding light that I dropped too many times. My yard tools are all E-go though.

[@rickcimino5483]

In the late 80's, I bought the Ryobi 10 inch chop saw/miter saw. I have trimmed entire houses with that thing. It's still going strong although I don't use it on big trim jobs anymore. At that time Ryobi's color was blue like Makita's only darker. This neon green is contributing to the line looking/seeming like they are sub standard IMHO.

[@rspurepk]

I have a one plus 1/2i impact / driver and 3/8 ratchet . I’ve abused the impact for 4 years now and it still goes strong

[@JohnW-ih2xz]

I don't screw around much, so I got a Ryobi drill and hammer drill (whatever that means). Had them for years, and they work really good. I have several other power tools that are also lying around collecting dust. So, keep up the good work.

[@TheTalonts]

A hammer drill literally hammers while drilling. When drilling in concrete, a drill alone does basically nothing when you hit aggregate, but the internal hammering action works the drill bit through.

[@hhipoolman]

I bought a Ryobi 18v combo kit 2 years ago that came in a rolling case with 8-9 tools in it. Last year I bought the hedge trimmer to add to it and it's been great.

[@andrewdobosz3682]

I have only ryobi only because i bought one of those kits and didn't want to have a bunch of different brands and chargers for different things since then I've bought a ton of other stuff and always have charged batteries and only the drill chuck blew up on me under "extreme " conditions. Never had a problem and works reliably everytime

[@JohnnyBalonney]

Got the little blower/inflator thing a couple years back, pretty useful for cleaning up saw dust and to light a lire :D

[@angrycheese93]

I love Ryobi! Glad you guys seem to warm up to it a bit. Might not work for the big boys punishing their tools on the daily, but, for the average homeowner, it's unbeatable for price and selection. Only Ryobi I ever killed was my stick vacuum, but those same conditions killed a fancy shark vacuum too for whatever that's worth.

[@vmanvand]

I have a blue set I bought in 2009 and it is still working. Ryobi is awsome and yes I use them quite often.

[@MrSimon4822]

I love ryobi. Developing a 29 acre off grid property and it's all I use for power tools.

[@chriscook8076]

I love Ryobi! Relatively cheap but fairly dependable. Great score!

[@Brsof]

Just replaced my sink and front door and installed a storm door with my ryobi tools. They worked great and will work the next time I need to do something.

[@winglessrayven4294]

I have a light weight ryobi weedwaker for my wife to use, she loves it and it's super easy for just around my house. I also have an electric mower that runs on one of the 40v batteries that i also just love.

[@KyleHarrisonRedacted]

9:31 ahhhh there it is. That empowerment that Ryobi enables.

[@iceman125971]

that's because the stick actually still holds the battery INSIDE the drill better during high impact falls. ALSO you can still use a ryobi battery from 2002 with a brand NEW tool. or vise versa, back when ryobi was blue not green. meaning old tools wont become outdated and have to be thrown away cause you cannot get a replacement battery for them like new tools nowadays, or older Milwaukee and Makita and dewalt tools that are losing their batteries but still great tools with plenty of power.

[@paul-57]

Great video, I love it. I wish they sold returns like this in Australia. The ones that don't work could often be fixed in 15 minutes. Just a wire not connected and simple things like that.

[@gigaphonicon]

One cool thing about ryobi is the oldest battery tools they have made through to the newest all run on the same battery base. So your drill from 2001 will still work with a new battery from today. Longevity is a thing still.

[@LauraTons]

i started off making a craftman powertool collection but then they changed the battery type on me. so i found out that ryobi wont change theirs. and when you cant spend a lot on tools its important that they will all work together over the years. been buying ryobi ever since!

[@davidcheek8892]

This. Which is also why they're still doing the dumb 18v battery shape, though

[@LauraTons]

@@davidcheek8892 on 95% of tools it doesnt make any difference in the tools shape or ergonomics. so i dont see the issue with it for those 95%

[@MURPH10US]

My Wife bought me a Ryobi bag of tools with a couple batteries, and I've been going back ever since. I'm generally pretty happy with almost all of the tools I've gotten from them.

[@kimberlydlapp3441]

Worked at home depot, the nailers are fantastic. Best ryobi tool types.

[@sstay1313]

I have a Ryobi one+ 18v brushless 1/2 impact and a Ryobi one+ 18v 3/8 inch 4-position ratchet and i use both working on my car and they are the best tools in my opinion

[@rodneyking4183]

16:18 I bought my first house last year and I got the Craftsman 20V battery stuff. Weed eater and leaf blower combo from Lowes with a 2 amp hour battery and charger was $100. Got a pole saw that came with a 4 amp hour battery and charger for $130 to cut down branches and a string of trees growing along my fences. The battery and charger were $100 by themselves so I got the saw for another $30. Try to get a Craftsman pallet from Lowes. Someone else has Craftsman but for sure Lowes took it over and even are honoring the replace your screwdriver for free system that Sears had.

[@johnro6659]

Nice deal! I have owned pretty much every power tool Home Depot sells and I stick with Ryobi now. I use them on a daily basis with out a problem even the stuff that is ancient. What I like about them is they never changed the batteries my old blue 18v Ryobi tools from the 90s are still usable with the newer stuff. I gave my son my Dewalt stuff and I do have some Ridged that was a gift a combo pack with a few tools and batteries. I have a few Makita corded tools that I found when cleaning out an building and a Mikita chop saw someone put on the curb. It cost me $30.00 in parts to repair it. A lot of my Ryobi stuff I got during the holiday season when you buy 2 batteries a charger and a bag you get a free tool.

[@jpnguyen11]

I renovated my whole house with Ryobi tools, they did just fine and 1/2 price of Dewalt/Milwaukee.

[@PANZERFAUST90]

Ryobi is absolutely not the lowest tier of TTI. Hart exists and it's easily even lower than Ryobi.

[@Shazam0527]

I have a bunch of Ryobi stuff for the house/hobby. I have 0 complaints!

[@barkere51]

I have a Ryobi Mower, Weed Wacker, Leaf Blower, and Snow Blower. I live in Michigan and we can mow the entire yard on 2 batteries...and we can snow blow up to 8" of snow in one pass with a single battery.

[@jasonvandervalk3679]

I like most tool brands equally for what they can be used for and ryobi is a good choice.

[@IanTheWoodchuck]

The Ryobi One+ 18v platform hasn't changed form factor in decades. Current-release battery packs can run the 30-year-old blue brushed tools. They are the most consistent designs of any tool brand, and while they're not commercial grade, they have never let me down for 95% of what I need to do!

[@lotharbeck71]

I work for MET, but I’ve got the Ryobi versions of the soldering iron, the rotary tool, and the large sized hot glue gun. I’ve only got one outlet per room in my 100 year old apartment, so I need battery powered tools to get things done around here. I’ve got the Ryobi heat gun as well, but I’m going to upgrade to the Milwaukee version. This uses up batteries super quick.

[@clarencelau]

Several of my colleagues had the Milwaukee M18 heat gun, all returned. It's on par with those Amazon generic ones that you can get for any specific battery platform. The Ryobi one probably works the same or better.

[@1rawdawg007]

I love my little Ryobi Blower, but they drain a battery fast. Its perfect for my uses though. I also have a RYobi plug in mower and a battery weed eater. I have had the mower for 3 years and keep it outside uncovered. It works awesome.

[@ScienceofHappiness101]

A lot of people say its not a good brand. Im disabled person in a wheelchair. I build my coffee table with sander; hand saw and screwdriver. Those tools would be upgrade to me. Not a pro. Im just handy.

[@feeterican]

I kind of like my Ryobi lawn mower, snow blower, weed whacker, and leaf blower with the 5AH battery. I can cut the lawn (small) 4 times with one charge, and it does a good job cutting. And if I'm feeling saucy with the whacker and blower, I can use one battery to do it all and have 1 bar charge left over. The snow blower has tackled 2ft of snow in the driveway and still have 1 bar of charge left. But I do have a DeWalt drill because that matters lol.

[@Acesmcnugget]

A lot of Ryobi returns are likely to new in box. Ryobi regularly offers a promo where you pay $99 for a 2 battery set and get a free tool with it, from a list of preselected tools. People will then return the tool and keep the batteries at ~half their normal cost. The lawn tools are more common to do this with because they are higher cost, and the higher the cost of the item you are returning relative to the $99 cost of the battery set, the more you get returned.

[@gatorb8]

All I have is Ryobi, I'm a simple homeowner and I use my tools a few times a month. 1 thing my single whip weed wacker is amazing it blows dewalts 2 whip out of the water.

[@narclem]

I’ve enjoyed looking at your building and woodworking but the energy in these pallet purchases are entertaining beyond description!😂

[@AronFigaro]

I hear you on electric tools, my take on that is if your yard's so big you need gas, you're not gardening enough.

[@mariavigardt9164]

I really do like Ryobi stuff - mostly because they work great for what i need them for and i am broke...so they do not ruin me. I have had my eyes on a kit for a long time but never had the money to buy it... in sweden where i live everything is rather expensive, and because if that i seldom buy tools anymore.... but still love to buy em whenever i can. I use my ryobi tools at my really old home that i am trying to renovate...

[@theidlehandsworkshop3884]

Started out with a bunch of Ryobi tools given to me as gifts and just kind of stuck with them, so far only had one battery crap out on me and they replaced it free of charge so no complaints

[@kurtlarson2061]

1) Get a Menards return pallet. Tool brands you've never even heard of, and then some random Bosch stuff. Us Midwesterners love Menards. 2) Do a build off with John using the Ryobi tools and the other guys using everything in the shop. Gotta use nice wood for it though - not construction lumber. 3) The video edits and jokes have me laughing so much. They're gold. I needed something light-hearted and fun today, so this is great.

[@margueritewhite3038]

Ryobi are great tools. You don't have to spend a fortune just to get a good tool. Yes, there are some I will (and have) spent more on but for the basic tools, there is nothing wrong with Ryobi!

[@paularnold6616]

I have used Ryobi power tools for years. My luck has been 50/50. If they work, they are great. I have both 18v and 40v yard tools. Could some things be better, sure. If there is a problem in the first year, just return for exchange.

[@dijitek]

Would be more than happy to take any Ryobi tools. They are perfect for working setting the house. Love the ones I have.