Just purchased the saw and battery combo 2 weeks ago...used it yesterday for 1x. Had gotten the one hand model but got rid of it due to under performance and hard to work with--osteoarthritis the reason. My main use was and will be cutting fallen limbs/branches from my Live Oak Trees. Polished one large limb off yesterday: 8.5 feet long, 5.5 feet wide due to branches/leaf off shoots, thickest diameter of limb was 4.5 inches. This saw made short work out of this said limb. Former bow saw and lopper days are over. BTW, used a 9" Diablo Pruner blade. What a great experience and we are going to have a lot more fun coming up!! Thanks for your video review STR!!!
@Shoptoolreviews3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback and glad to hear it's working well for you. Yes, that Diablo Pruner blade is just the perfect blade for taking care of limbs and debris. Thanks for watching.
@TheCharleseye2 жыл бұрын
That's about all it's good for. I smoked this saw in one day, cutting T-111 siding around some windows I had to replace. It only made it half way around the second window (with about an hour between windows) before it started smoking bad. I pulled out my old, blue Ryobi recip to finish the job. The sad thing is that blue saw has been doing worse jobs for 15 years and never smoked.
@nobodytoyou48873 жыл бұрын
Definitely should have tried a new metal blade when it popped out a second time, really curious if it's the blade or the tool considering it had no issues holding the blade while making the other cuts.
@Shoptoolreviews3 жыл бұрын
It didn't do it in any other circumstance. Thanks for watching.
@bread-gz3rl2 жыл бұрын
Most blades are rated for 3100spm and the saw is rated for 3200spm. So it's a 90% chance the blade was the problem
@hanyoukimura3 жыл бұрын
Should have put a new blade in after it popped out the first or second time and retested with a brand new blade to see if the problem was with the tool or the blade. Also, would have like to seen it actually compared to the previous model to see the performance difference.
@Shoptoolreviews3 жыл бұрын
It did the same thing with a new blade, when we were cutting at that angle, in steel. Any other cuts, in any other material, it held the blade just fine. We didn't have the earlier Ryobi version in the shop. Although, I'm confident this one is much more powerful...just by the seat of the pants feel. Thanks for watching.
@sherlockbonez3 жыл бұрын
The old one is reciprocal, has adjustable shoe, need a side by side comparison.
@knjpollard2 жыл бұрын
Update: removed stuck blade. Diagnosis: If you look inside where the blade goes and at the same time move the removal mechanism. You will see it pressing down on a little release lip on the saw holder. Problem is of course it doesn’t release. Ok now the fix: use a flat head screw drive to press it down instead. Make sure you try to move it in the same direction as the release mechanism was attempting to move it. This got it unstuck. Essentially the little removal action is very weak and it can’t push hard enough on the release lip inside. Once I got out it was fine putting the blade in and out but it is clear this removal mechanism is not well designed. Why this is a big deal. You DO NOT need to take it apart when a blade is stuck. Original post: Took me all of one use to get a blade stuck in it. Other than it worked fine. Now I just have to figure out how to get the blade unstuck!
@bennytorres45573 жыл бұрын
I do like your reviews it gives us the real deal
@Shoptoolreviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. That's what we try to do is bring the truth. Thanks for watching.
@tahakhan24653 жыл бұрын
I’m tim Johnson ur watching shop tool review
@Shoptoolreviews3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@derekbryant61373 жыл бұрын
I have the older blue version of the ryobi reciprocating saw and it from time to time lets go of the blade and the only time it has been doing it is on metal materials. So apparently they have not improved the blade clamp.
@ginopumadera42653 жыл бұрын
Great video , Tim keep up the awesome work !!!
@Shoptoolreviews3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@jerryalbert97843 жыл бұрын
I have the older brushless and never had that blade release problem.
@carlosgavino68743 жыл бұрын
My ryobi brushless reciprocating saw kept doing the same thing after cutting alot of nail embedded wood frustrated I took a flash light to it , had a chunk or what looked like a metal shaving inside the slit for the blade picked it out and presto it was good
@Shoptoolreviews3 жыл бұрын
Great point, we checked that and couldn't find anything. However, any other circumstance and we didn't have this issue, but I thought it was worth leaving in the footage and noting. Thanks for watching.
@carlosgavino68743 жыл бұрын
@@Shoptoolreviews thank you for being so thorough with your awesome reviews and for the reply keep them coming
@theperfectpaintertoolreview3 жыл бұрын
None of the hp tools have a 3rd terminal. It's the 2 extra terminals on the bottom side of the battery housing on the tool. So that recipe saw will take advantage of the hp battery cuz it has the extra 2 terminals. The new impact driver pblid02 however does not have the extra 2 terminals and does not require the hp batteries. Some do some dont
@vventurelli743 жыл бұрын
This.
@ryankirkpatrick57873 жыл бұрын
The compact hp do not the full size do
@theperfectpaintertoolreview3 жыл бұрын
@@ryankirkpatrick5787 I've personally never seen a 3rd terminal inside the battery housing but I wouldn't doubt if it exists in some. I've always seen the extra 2 terminals on the top of the housing and the back of the battery itself
@ryankirkpatrick57873 жыл бұрын
I haven’t seen the new full sized hp yet obviously not out. The current brushless all have the extra tab the new compact hp do not
@Shoptoolreviews3 жыл бұрын
None of them require an HP battery, but some tools can take advantage of the HP batteries. All the HP tools will take advantage of HP batteries. Thanks for watching.
@CoffeeNo0b05143 жыл бұрын
Seemed like an awful lot of downward pressure caused the blade to come off. I noticed when you held your hand under the front it was fine, but when you went with heavy top down pressure it popped off.
@Shoptoolreviews3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@Wardcreek10 ай бұрын
Great review! I use Diablo and Lennox blades! Thanks I bought one! $99
@montyhuff82782 жыл бұрын
Bought a sawzall in 2020 that was not brushless then couple months ago bought the brushless both Ryobi within weeks of both of them the blade holder snapped clean off and both tools were useless.
@2down4up2 жыл бұрын
I’m confused, which honestly is normal. Jokes aside, you said it doesn’t have the HP terminals, but aren’t the two terminals at the bottom rear of the battery stem opening in the battery area the two HP terminals? Yes it’s true not all of the HP tools have these two extra contacts but it sure appears that this recip saw does. I know all HP tools can use HP batteries just like every other 18V cordless Ryobi tool ever made, but if it’s lacking the extra HP contacts, will it actually perform better with an HP battery versus a standard battery? I’d love to see a head to head with two equal capacity batteries. One HP battery and one standard battery used in two HP tools, one with the extra HP contacts, and one without. I’m really curious if an HP tool lacking the two extra contacts will actually perform better with an HP battery versus a standard battery. Thanks for the awesome video! I stumbled upon your channel somehow and really enjoy your reviews. Thank you and keep up the great work!
@plantguy1003 жыл бұрын
Doesn't look to me like you were putting the blade in correctly. The tab need to be fully pulled up before the blade is inserted. My only issue with the saw is more vibration than I would like. Also, it really needs 8" or 9" blades because the blade is recessed into the housing.
@Shoptoolreviews3 жыл бұрын
The blade was being inserted and locked properly. This is an issue that others have noticed as well. Other than that, it's a great saw. Thanks for watching.
@zandersmith69603 жыл бұрын
Definitely a very powerful saw, but the blade flying out is a bit of an issue, wonder if it’s a fluke or bad design??
@minnesotaman33 жыл бұрын
most reciprocating saw blades say max 3100 spm this reciprocating saw has 3200 spm
@minnesotaman33 жыл бұрын
i thought there would be some kind of problem with this saw when i went on ryobi's website it said this thing has 3200 strokes per minute and diablo carbide blades say max 3100 strokes per minute
@Shoptoolreviews3 жыл бұрын
It's an over achiever. lol. Thanks for watching.
@brokenarrowez8 ай бұрын
Do it yourself tools. Cheap tool not meant for professionals. Awesome video. Thank you.
@999benhonda7 ай бұрын
Do it yourself, which means you need a brain to use them. Been using Ryobi every weekend for a decade. Plenty of life and power for the price.
@MrSvobodniy2 жыл бұрын
Releasing blade is the safety function, not to destroy inside mechanism.
@jamdc20003 жыл бұрын
PBLRS01 [Portable BrushLess Reciprocating Saw Gen 1] is that what it means?
@Shoptoolreviews3 жыл бұрын
Sounds great to us. Thanks for watching.
@Danny79303 жыл бұрын
The shoe is adjustable, did you even try before you assumed?
@LawnJohnSilver3 жыл бұрын
does the saw still work? Do you like this one better than gen 2 Milwaukee one. Which would you suggest, do you think these hp tools will hold up,
@weldonpinder72952 жыл бұрын
how's the vibration on this new model compared to previous models
@drumtape3 жыл бұрын
It really seems like this isn’t much of an improvement over the previous brushless model. I’d like to see a comparison. The older model has a hold open blade release, orbital mode, anti-vibration handle and this saw has none of those features.
@chillstep4life2 жыл бұрын
Your right on the orbital mode. I own both, but I think the name of the game is size and weight. This new recip saw is a bit smaller maybe 2/3 the size of the last p517 brushless recip saw. I can also feel a noticeable weight difference. Not sure exactly but I would say it feels at least 2lb maybe 3lb lighter. As far as vibration goes they are about the same.
@TheImtoomuch3 жыл бұрын
@9:58 is that the motor smoking?
@bread-gz3rl2 жыл бұрын
Looks like the blade connection area, although I had a old brushed one that got a car dropped on it and it was fine
@TRYtoHELPyou3 жыл бұрын
They ditched the orbital mode?!
@as7river Жыл бұрын
9:58 that's smoke coming out of the tool. Not a hater or anything, in fact I'm just waiting for my own to arrive, but that's a bit troubling. I've seen other videos of people reporting this particular model to smoke after normal use. Did that give you any trouble later on?
@guillaumepare965111 ай бұрын
Could be wood chips on the hot blade.
@Jarco1013 жыл бұрын
Interesting video... for now I will keep with my Ridgid
@Shoptoolreviews3 жыл бұрын
Fair enough! Thanks for watching.
@HH-zg8zm2 жыл бұрын
ok the old one the gears under the black grip would explode I don't see any changes in tool besides it's brushless I went with the one handed sawzaw. Till I see gears not explode I will hold off killed 3 with that issue.
@manuelsnow2276 Жыл бұрын
Funny cos I have the same version as this it's happened to me in the pass but not as much compared to yours very weird 😆🤔😂
@smitty2jones3 жыл бұрын
What do you think of orbital sawzalls? I have an older Ryobi at home, but I have the octane Ridgid at work. I think for pruning season this year I'm going to have both of my sawzalls and see if I notice much difference with the orbital feature. It's supposed to cut through wood pretty fast on orbital.
@Shoptoolreviews3 жыл бұрын
The orbital action works awesome for demo work in wood, pruning as well. The Diablo pruning blade works amazing in these saws. Ridgid makes one of the best recip saws, with their orbital action.
@brandonGCHACHU3 жыл бұрын
I have the Ridgid saw w orbital. It makes a world of difference in demolition. Dont use it when you need a fine cut tho
@donnysanner3423 жыл бұрын
Great video brother , I sure hope that's a prototype......flying blades across the shop is no good. I'm sure this saw is like the rest of the new line up......that is it's going benefit greatly from 4ah and up batteries.... preferably a 6ah and up. Btw , what cells are those new batteries and with Ryobi really stepping up their game where does this leave Ridgid ?
@Shoptoolreviews3 жыл бұрын
That's a great question about Ridgid, and we're scratching our heads too. Thanks for watching.
@briansview28862 жыл бұрын
Just bought this. First saw of this kind ever. I didn't charge the battery yet but wanted to give a quick try on a small branch after seeing this video. The thing was only about and inch or so in diameter and the saw kept completely stopping as I cut. Any ideas why? Seems strange to me
@Shoptoolreviews2 жыл бұрын
What size battery are you running and what type of blade? that seems odd that it would cut out on such a small branch. This is a pretty power recip saw. These HP tools definitely like batteries that are at least 4Ah. Thanks for watching.
@briansview28862 жыл бұрын
@@Shoptoolreviews battery was low so could that be it? I'm new to these. Thanks for follow up
@bread-gz3rl Жыл бұрын
@@briansview2886 probably, if it's smaller then a 2.0 I wouldn't even use it in a radio lmao
@kalipay20798 ай бұрын
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@djjd30273 жыл бұрын
not liking that blade flying off like that at all. If that's a quirk of the saw then that would be a no go for me.
@Shoptoolreviews3 жыл бұрын
It only happened during the cut on steel, when we were cutting across 2 surfaces at one time. Thanks for watching.
@truelyirish100 Жыл бұрын
Guys Guys. Guys,, Come on , he was holding it wrong, any tool would have ejected the blade when held at that angle and that pressure, actually well impressed it didnt snap, Good blade. Good video though, look like a good powertool
@dabmanian_devil2 жыл бұрын
you prolly shouldn't have tried to start cutting the metal at the thickest corner of it, plus ya was putting maaaad pressure on the upper part of the saw, of course the blades gonna jam on the metal n pop out the saw under those conditions lol
@alogumaalog3 жыл бұрын
It is less vibration than the older one? I had the oldest one. The blue color, still working but the vibration is too much🤣🤣🤣🤣
@rodneyashleyhanisi70055 ай бұрын
cheap is right.can not handle vibration will stall and burn out
@truesimplicity3 жыл бұрын
Hhmmn... Wonder what Ryobi has to say about that? Have you tested it again since or replaced the tool? Could have been the blade design? Curious minds would like to know...
@Shoptoolreviews3 жыл бұрын
The only time we could get the blade to do this was cutting across two surfaces, at one time, in thick steel, while also applying significant downward pressure on the blade. Otherwise, it would eject, and we tested other blades too. Even putting significant downward pressure on the blade, while cutting on a single section of thick steel, it did absolutely fine. Thanks for watching.
@truesimplicity3 жыл бұрын
@@Shoptoolreviews thank you for your reply, keep up the good work.
@KM-os4be3 жыл бұрын
Liked the video good to see you testing out on different cuts. Got to say I got no use for a new Reciprocating Saw that can't hold onto the blade.
@Shoptoolreviews3 жыл бұрын
That was very odd. We tried and tried to get it to reject the blade like that when cutting wood, but it wouldn't do it. The only time it would do that is when we were cutting at an angle, on the steel. It held the blade absolutely fine when we were cutting any other cuts.
@Matt_Peterson2 жыл бұрын
@@Shoptoolreviews is it maybe the brand of metal blade? Did you try any other brands of blades in the steel?
@TheSturtyT3 жыл бұрын
This has the 3rd tab
@Shoptoolreviews3 жыл бұрын
It takes advantage of the HP batteries. Thanks for watching.
@briansview28862 жыл бұрын
I guess not the place to ask questions Many here unanswered from a year ago.
@Shoptoolreviews2 жыл бұрын
This is an older video, so there may be some unanswered comments. Sorry about that.
@derekbross69583 жыл бұрын
Still no sawzall
@Shoptoolreviews3 жыл бұрын
We'll get one soon. Thanks for watching.
@derekbross69583 жыл бұрын
I should maybe rephrase, I meant it still no Milwaukee.
@anthonyocarroll56305 ай бұрын
Let the blade do the work instead pushing down on it
@edc74233 жыл бұрын
Blade ejection
@tahakhan24653 жыл бұрын
I would get it with 4 ah and then tool 179.99
@Shoptoolreviews3 жыл бұрын
Not a bad idea.
@tahakhan24653 жыл бұрын
@@Shoptoolreviews I know I really like ur video u test out every thing such as torque and hydraulic tools and what the tool can do or can’t or is it just right thanks for making video we appreciate ur help
@andrev52073 жыл бұрын
I would have swapped to a new metal saw blade rather than continuing with the obviously previously used blade. He then says they could not make it happen again. So inconclusive.
@bryanbambrick48263 жыл бұрын
Doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting different results is the gist sign of ??? This guy is not too swift. Did not even closely inspect blade or chuck
@Shoptoolreviews3 жыл бұрын
Lol. That's funny. I guess you have a little camera in our shop that shows we never inspected this?! We don't show issues like this unless we've proven to ourselves that it's worthy and beneficial to make it on the video. It was something that we could replicate over and over. Thanks for your assumption and thanks for watching.