Ryobi 18V One + Orbital Jigsaw P523 R18JS-0 Review

[@suggz66]

Great job! No nonsense talking, clear, brief & straight to the point with good lighting & camera work!!! I have just purchased one of these & I have learned from you things that I wasn't even aware of from reading the paperwork that came with it! A good demonstration of the tools abilities! I particularly enjoyed the drag race!! Well done & thank you for taking the time to make it!!

[@cybercapri]

I started construction a few decades ago with Ryobi Blue and I still have it today, short of the batteries being dead, the tools themselves are still usable unlike a few other systems I bought along the way. This new Green Line is impressive to say the least and I am sure this is a step up on the Original Blue Kit... You make wonderful videos, thanks for sharing....

[@ToolCraze]

Paul Bialozor thanks and thanks for sharing the experience. We still had some old 14.4v and 18v ryobi blue tools that still work except for the batteries but that's because we didn't take care of them. Couldn't find any batteries for the 14v so we sold them at a yard sale

[@cybercapri]

Tool Craze Yeah Man those old Blue Batteries are so easy to over charge and ruin it was not even funny; but they were also very cheap so you didn't break the bank replacing them. What is very nice about Ryobi is they kept the same battery format when they changed battery types, so that was nice about them. I went from Ryobi to Bosch to Rigid and I am very happy with Rigid 18V. Bosch Batteries are not much better then Ryobi so that system, too, is boxed up with 2 new batteries still in packaging right next to each other. Bosch tools are solid and their Jig Saw is by far the best I've ever used. It was heavy enough to not jump all over the place yet light enough to use over head if necessary. The Bosch Battery is hefty to begin with and some tools it doubled the weight, but you get that with some tools. Rigid has done a great job with their batteries as I might charge mine 5 times a year; granted I am not using them daily as I once did, but even daily use meant bi-weekly charging with the large capacities batteries. The 2.0 amp hour batteries are crap as mine did not last a week and getting them replace was so daunting that it was not worth the effort so now they have been converted to paper weights... Enjoy...

[@kobelcofan]

I love Ryobi 18v tools. I have a reciprocating saw, a vacuum, and a drill and have had only good performance from them. I can't wait to buy more of their 18v tools.

[@kevinlivingston9563]

4:49 My favorite feature! It lets you drop the bass 🔈🎶

[@ToolCraze]

hahaha lol!

[@loktom4068]

I will have to look at my to see if it has this feature. I don't even know about this until this video.

[@berjo77]

Nice work, I had several questions that the included manual doesn’t answer. You got me fully informed. I appreciate your work.

[@catherinelallin]

Just purchased several of the 18v tools, including this jigsaw, so I am grateful you produced this helpful review!

[@traceyg07]

my favorite Ryobi tools are the nail guns!!!!

[@msk3905]

Yup I love them too and just bought a hybrid led work light…amazing! Can run on batteries or plug in.

[@sirchewbert1]

Another great review. Yours are the best tool reviews that I found on KZbin. You're always right to the point and cover what's important. And as far as the production goes, the lighting, audio, verbiage and presentation are right on. Time well spent here. Thanks!!!

[@ToolCraze]

Thanks, glad you find them helpful

[@ajfam871]

Thanks again for the very quick, to the point and unbiased point of view. I love Ryobi and will add this to the growing collection.

[@natarsham4916]

Mine is in the box waiting to be used and you've covered everything I need to know to use it! Thanks. I watched a few tutorials and yours was the best.

[@ToolCraze]

Thanks

[@stitchbiatch3715]

Wow, one of the best reviewers on KZbin. You answered every question I had. And then some.

[@Dutcharmytent]

Just brought a jigsaw for 10mm plywood and tight curves. I found that you must turn the oscillating function to 0 or off as the blade wanders. I had the angle grinder already and that is great, I brought a chuck adapter 10mm to 14mm and can now use it as a die grinder. I also use small drum sanders with it. Battery life is good.

[@melodyandaavah]

The description, details and instructions were perfectly executed. I understood every single thing about this brand new tool that I just purchased from you. That’s a lot to say since this is my first Ryobi tool I have bought ☺️

[@ToolCraze]

thanks although you didn't buy from me since I don't sell them

[@charlesmoore7349]

Great review. I tried using the wrong blades and KNEW it needed T blades, but seeing this closed the deal. Thanks for the great review.

[@ToolCraze]

Charles Moore thanks Charles, from what I remember it wasn't very clear on u shank blades. Just said accepts t shank and ryobi Universal blades. One might assume U-niversal probably stands for u-shanked blades but as we could see in the demonstration it just doesn't accept u shank blades.

[@timmurphy2890]

Perfect. Was on the fence and you showed me everything I had questions about. Awesome review

[@ToolCraze]

Glad I could help

[@jeremyneill1759]

Being a dewalt guy I have the 20v jigsaw which I love but I have to say I am very impressed by this TTI machine. My saw does not even have an led and cost over twice as much. Thanks also for the explanation on the blades and I think I know what my new rap name will be- TShank

[@ToolCraze]

Jeremy Neill Jeremy Neill aka T-shank- nice!

[@davesnyder1183]

I love Ryobi tools--I just bought a P 5231 jigsaw and it works great-Just had a few questions but you answered both of them--I love the quality and the price---I quess that's why I own a table saw,miter saw,nail driver attachment,reciprocating attachment,i blue drill,i yellow drill driver,brad /staple nailer,impact driver,3 chargers,four batteries and a oscillating multi tool attachment--Yeah you could say I like Ryobi tools,and I plan on getting more,like the lithium batteries as the ni-cads run out of juice quickly on some of the tools--Having multiple chargers does help.....

[@ToolCraze]

👍 Ryobi is a solid brand for those on a budget

[@mdsd77]

Home depot online sales - this Jigsaw $79 includes charger and Battery - always check online before buying anything at HD store, even if at the store, they will match the price or you may get more for your money by ordering online as in this deal (they ship this for free as well either to your local store or direct to home) - at store it is $59 with no battery or charger right now...great vids, thanks (also at one point I got the ryoby 18+ router and sander combo with chargers and two batteries for $105 tota for both, so always check online)

[@wezgil]

I have two Ryobi drills one blue, one green, I prefer the blue. Reciprocating saw, green, I really don't know how this is still going, I've used it to clear big brush from several trees to save climbing with a chainsaw, dropped it a few times too! Circular saw, blue, never worked with the NiMh batteries it came with, works perfect with the lithium batteries, also own the hand held vacuum and the leaf blower. This jigsaw is on it's way. Can't wait to cut the cord!

[@neremodeling5956]

I don't use ryobi myself but man its hard not to like them.. they seem to be coming out with better and better tools and the price point is amazing, like unbelievably good prices. Really great review as always. You killed it man

[@ToolCraze]

neremodeling I agree, a bunch of their newer power tools have caught my attention. Like the new airstrike nailers and all the new tools that just came out. Thanks NER

[@Oly6t1]

I just snagged one of these, Was gonna get the Milwaukee but I just don't use it enough to fork the extra $50. Thanks for the up.

[@ToolCraze]

***** your welcome bro

[@TheBearuk1]

Great review Javier, I'm really impressed with Ryobi's line up! I think for the price, their quality is a cut above, they are a budget brand without feeling or performing like one. Great info and great in-action video, have a great weekend bro! Oh and love the new website as well, great job!

[@ToolCraze]

TheBearuk1 thanks bro, they're coming out with some nice tools, a lot of new ones just got announced. Glad you like the site. Have a great weekend

[@christianmojica1635]

I owned almost all of the blue Ryobi power tools, both the 18v and corded. They worked alright for the price, but the 18v tools didn’t last. They were underpowered and didn’t stand up to abuse. That being said whatever Ryobi did with their new green +one 18v series was phenomenal. I have several of them and they are quality tools with tons of features. I just purchased the router table and for the price it’s great. The only tool I plan on keeping is my old Ryobi table saw, sometimes newer isn’t better.

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

I think the next thing they'll come out with is dust collection for jig saws. Great review!!

[@ToolCraze]

Love2boat92 that would be great, thanks bro

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

Tool Craze Yeah. No problem.

[@mikez1569]

Another nice review bro keep up the great work Javier and ryobi has stepped up there game to another level hope to c more nice tools from them

[@ToolCraze]

Mike Z thanks Mike!

[@ToolCraze]

Mike Z they just came out with a bunch of great new tools

[@whiskeycreek4038]

Ryobi is starting to impress me but I'm not about to make the switch. It's a good choice when starting out. Good job J-Dog.

[@ToolCraze]

Brien thanks Brien, their new 18v tools that came out this year look hard to resist

[@brianmorris8045]

Mine had an 18vlt battery included...forgot to mention that...but I have used the lower voltage battery if the other one has run out, just to finish the job...so far I also have the smaller cordless circular saw and sander too...all three have performed well for the jobs I needed done quickly. I do have a ryobi corded drop saw...but looking at that cordless version too. Am n the process of making a mini saw table to take my cordless circular saw...sadly the small cordless won't take a dado blade, but for the price and convenience, am very happy.

[@ToolCraze]

+Brian Morris thanks for sharing

[@brianmorris8045]

+Brian Morris My pleasure old ...er...young bean...lol.

[@Africanfrogs]

One of the best tools I own

[@ckkelby]

Great review Javier. I only have the one tool from Ryobi, the Airstrike brad nailer, and I love the gun.

[@ToolCraze]

Chris K thanks Chris

[@StreetersGarage]

Great Review as always!!

[@ToolCraze]

Dirk Diggler thanks bro

[@LarryMFjohnson]

Great video man and perfect amount of detail. This is just what I was looking for! New Sub here

[@truckpilot01]

I really enjoy your reviews. You are very informative and know what you're talking about. Keep em coming. Subd

[@ToolCraze]

truckpilot01 thanks bro! I got a couple coming out this week

[@codyrobertson4630]

Great review! Hope to see more Ryobi tool reviews.

[@codyrobertson4630]

I like the adjustable base feature . It would come in handy if you are cutting something out and you didn't want to damage a pipe or another board that was behind it.

[@ToolCraze]

Cody Robertson thanks Cody

[@herbmorris2762]

Excellent review. I just ran down to Home Depot and bought one. I love it! Thanks!

[@ainonainpg3d799]

Very cool saw

[@terencedaniel1176]

Nice!!! Plan on getting me one...great review

[@ToolCraze]

+Terence Daniel thanks Terence

[@whiskeylung]

Man Havier you do an amazing job with these videos. Subbed.

[@ToolCraze]

awesome bro, thanks for the sub!

[@beardedgrandpagaming798]

Great review, just bought one from the pawn shop. Cant wait to use it.

[@xvSHOCKWAVEvx]

Awesome video, Have you done a review on the ridgid jobmax jigsaw attachment?

[@ToolCraze]

xvSHOCKWAVEvx thanks bro, I haven't done a review on one

[@sledlen]

Solid review buddy! I'm impressed. Great saw as well!

[@interman7715]

Thankyou Ryobi for not changing battery housings like all the others .

[@GG-oc3wm]

Great presentation, Great information, Very informative, Covered a lot, Thanks !

[@raynicle]

thanks for the review bud. im a beginner at electronic tools but this tough me tonnes!

[@ToolCraze]

+raynicle you're welcome

[@jespero94]

Mate this video was great! Thanks alot. Will definately buy this tool :)

[@ReaganPatriot]

Another great review!.. Thanks

[@ToolCraze]

ReaganPatriot thanks bro

[@danmcnuggets]

Thanks for the review!!

[@regopit44]

Nice job Javier

[@ToolCraze]

regopit44 thanks Carroll

[@JamesEMann]

Great review thank you

[@mikegt2]

Is it better to just buy the orbital jigsaw as opposed to the normal jigsaw? Does the normal jigsaw have any advantage?

[@brianmorris8045]

Why didn't you compare it to the Ryobi corded jigsaw. I own a Ryobi cordless model and am more than happy for it doing quick jobs where I don't want the bother of getting my safety power cord...it peforms better than expected for me on curves, circles or just straight...my old one is upside down in a jigsaw table that I made.

[@ToolCraze]

+Brian Morris I don't own one just the bnd corded model

[@DarkRaptor99]

Ryobi has pretty much replaced all of their old blue tools with green versions at my local HD. I was surprised that they finally got aggressive and coverted completely to the new color scheme

[@ToolCraze]

DarkRaptor99 Last time I checked mine still had a few but very little blue tools like the drywall cut out tool and a few others but looks like soon will all be green.

[@eTGbiz]

Good review - very informative. Bought my P523 out of a "return" bin, so did not know about the "blade saver" feature (no manual). However, none of the T-shank blades sold by Home Depot would fit! Had to modify Dewalt T-shanks by hand to get them to fit, and have just ordered a 20 pack of blades from a distributor in Manchester, England... :-P Blades not available in the U.S. anywhere I can find. Normal T-shank blades DO NOT FIT.

[@ToolCraze]

+Ted Thomas regular t shank bits fit fine, not sure why yours doesn't

[@theguyver6397]

Thanks for the review.

[@ToolCraze]

you're welcome

[@nickking8317]

Awesome review love your channel I plan on getting one at some stage

[@ToolCraze]

glad you like the channel, thanks for watching! If you get one and have a chance, share your thoughts on it here.

[@nickking8317]

will do I bought the drill and am happy with it so far

[@1barracuda21]

great review! challenges Lincoln's GETTYBURG ADDRESS!!

[@interman7715]

LOVE MINE!

[@Newman4185]

When you install the blades, does the chuck not rotate all the way back in? Mine doesn't seem to lock the blades in that great but neither did the displays in the store. Just curious if anyone else experienced this.

[@interman7715]

@@Newman4185 Mine locks in .

[@chloedao3868]

Thank you that was super helpful.

[@TempleThomas]

Thanks - great review !

[@rafaellafontenelle3967]

thank you !

[@Newman4185]

When you install the blades, does the chuck not rotate all the way back to where it started? The lock not the actual spinning part. Mine doesn't seem to lock the blades in that great but neither did the displays in the store. Just curious if anyone else experienced this.

[@2005hrabak]

I wonder how it would perform with a 2amphr battery. Those 4 amphr battery are supposed to boost performance from what I understand.

[@msk3905]

My corded jig needs to go and since I’m into the Ryobi 18+ battery line from the nailers I think I found my replacement. Does the angle adjuster lock solid when you select an angle?

[@KHKH-os6kt]

I found Dewatt jig blades work just fine, I have had no problems.

[@ToolCraze]

brand doesn't matter as long as they are the correct type

[@JFranswa]

Nice review

[@ToolCraze]

+JF Brunet thanks

[@thesmallenginenut135]

Can you review the ryobi 18v miter saw

[@docsavagexl]

Nice saw bro

[@chengliu872]

Did you cut any metal with this? If so, how was it?

[@ToolCraze]

No just wood

[@jwan305]

These use a special blade right? I thought about buying it but I couldn't even find the special blade at Home Depot

[@ToolCraze]

nope, t-shank blades are standard blades

[@Irohbro]

Hey, why dont you adress the bad sides of it like the shaking and added wight of the battery? also when you compeard it to the corded one the cut form the curded one was much more stable and clean.

[@ToolCraze]

ilisati you didn't know batteries add weight? Jigsaws vibrate and it's normal, that's not a negative.

[@Irohbro]

I just wanted to know how the extra weight affects the cutting experience, like how big a impact dos it have, is the weight the cause of the extra vibrations? Or is it just fine to use and just a little heavyer?

[@ToolCraze]

Weight is similar. If you ever used a jigsaw you would know that you don't hold the weight of the tool because the tool rests on the surface of the material at all times, all you're really doing is pushing and guiding the jigsaw when you use it. Stop saying it vibrates more because it doesn't. It's the same as the other model. Watch the video again. The shaking is camera shake because the tripod was touching the legs of the jawhorse that was holding the wood. If you look closely the shaking got worse as the jigsaw got closer to the camera and the Ryobi got there sooner. Watch the video again and see how they shake about the same when either are at the start of the cut and near the end of the cut

[@Irohbro]

yea when i se the video again it looks like the the other one is shacking less cuss it blows away the filings were on the ryobi they stays close and there for vibrates more cuss they are closer the the blade. Thanks for the help! I,m now convinced to buy it. I already have a ryobi drill

[@ToolCraze]

The camera is what you see shaking but ok, it's a good performing cordless jigsaw for the money.

[@ttone2330]

Thanks alot

[@ToolCraze]

you're welcome

[@ToastToGo]

You rock, thank you

[@DanielGomez-cf6vk]

This only takes t shanks right not u shank blades?

[@SndBarrera]

Nice video.

[@vc7395]

Can you cut this for backlash tile?

[@ToolCraze]

better to use a tile saw, or other saw with a circular diamond blade

[@donlin033]

No matter which blade or what I do as soon as I pull the trigger the blade falls out. What am I doing wrong?

[@ToolCraze]

Has to be t shank blade and make sure it's installed properly

[@EnyawtheGreat]

Anyone have any insight into how long these last over time with somewhat regular use? Thanks

[@tracybuford9243]

Thanks for this. I just left Home Depot where the guy gave me u shank blades. Smh. Guess who is going back to Home Depot right now? Uggggh

[@ToolCraze]

+Tracy Buford sorry to hear that but atleast the video helped you out

[@tracybuford9243]

+Tool Craze it def did. I mentioned it to the store manager that maybe they should put a sign or note on the box telling people to purchase the T shank. So many others were posting online about not finding correct shank. Thanks again

[@brianmorris8045]

Anyway, comparisons or not ...have a great Christmas...

[@ToolCraze]

+Brian Morris thanks Brien, have a great weekend

[@hugozavala505]

Has anyone had issues finding blades for this? I was going to order it from Home Depot but when I read the reviews there were so many stating that it’s impossible to find blades for this tool.

[@ToolCraze]

easily found in any store that sells jigsaw blades including home depot

[@jasonm2477]

its nice/rare to find an actual review on this line of tools that isnt a 'lets shit on people who dont buy dewalt or milwaukee'

[@ToolCraze]

Thanks, they're obviously not up to the same standards as Dewalt or Milwaukee but Ryobi offers great products for a lower pricepoint. You may not get all the features or performance of the top brands but they do offer a great product for the price point.

[@chief7414]

does it have a battery included?????????

[@ToolCraze]

RC Tormenter 6:04

[@chief7414]

RC Tormenter thanks

[@ToolCraze]

RC Tormenter no problem

[@rustyreview]

no blade storage which sucks. my only gripe

[@jmatrix69]

Great review, recommendation for future videos. Change your background color. It might help or increase your followers and viewers.

[@ToolCraze]

thanks, You are commenting on a years old video, you haven't seen later videos have you?

[@charlenee2751]

the slower cut looked cleaner ,i would prefer a nice cut

[@ToolCraze]

cut quality is dependent on two things, blade type and if an orbital setting was used

[@JanineMKartist]

I want to learn how to use one without feeling scared

[@ToolCraze]

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[@swapmeetlus4096]

my whole garage is starting to be black and highlighter green.

[@TemaLebed]

Делал обзор на этот лобзик ! В том числе пробовал хард тест ! Всё это есть у меня на канале , заходите и подписывайтесь , есть очень полезные вещи , только начал , но люди подписываются !

[@limpfinger12]

He needs to work on inflection

[@ToolCraze]

you need to work on redundant

[@buclaw1216]

Look like he reading from a Q card

[@ToolCraze]

I don't have any

[@elliottjames671]

I think its meh

[@martinmuunk]

T-shaped blades. T-shaped blades. T-shaped blades. T-shaped blades.

[@ToolCraze]

+martinmuunk they're called T-shank blades

[@martinmuunk]

Now dont I look silly ;-) Sorry. I was just commenting on the fact that you managed to slip what seemed like 10 times of that in to three phrases.

[@andytwonames]

who cares about the colour of the thing? Are you going to cut stuff with it or hang it on the wall to look at it?

[@ToolCraze]

putting it on a wall to look at aint a bad idea, I like your suggestion 😁

[@queenssquarejanitor4651]

American videos go on soooooooo long talking b 4 anything happens wtf

[@ToolCraze]

only american videos?

[@johnjohn-ne8fw]

Thx for the review 👍