RYOBI ONE+ 18 Volt 7-1/4" Miter Saw - P551

[@Thatisomaya]

I'm an artist who builds her own canvas frames/cradled panels, your video was the MOST helpful and informational. Thank you!

[@WorkshopAddict]

Glad we could help!

[@SeekingSnow]

I live off grid in Alaska and I can charge the batteries really easily on my small solar system. I am using my miter and several other ryobi one tools to build a shed and later this spring on building parts of my new cabin. the lithium ion batts also perform surprisingly well in really cold weather.

[@GR-cf4qh]

I've been using one of these for a couple months now and I like it quite a bit. Here's what can't be overstated enough about this saw: it's TINY! You're not going to build a deck or cut window sills out with it and it's definitely not going to be your primary miter saw. On the other hand though, it's so small and light that you can just casually move it around wherever you want. It easily fits inside a compartment of my rolling toolbox. What's more, I have found it to be VERY accurate. The laser is adjustable and you can set it exactly on the edge of the cut. You can also adjust the lockdown lever to make it tighter. Out of the box, mine was also loose, but 5 minutes of fiddling with it fixed that. When I cut a 90 or a 45 with mine, the cut lines up exactly with my speed square. What it lacks is size and power. It only cuts about 4.25" and you can easily stall it out, but if you're looking for the smallest, lightest miter saw there is, it's what you want.

[@harleyrider025]

I have it and love it. I used it to build a raised garden bed. Material was something like 2 1/2 x 5/8. Perfect! Like u said, it’s cheap and compact.

[@jinscoe64]

I had/have the Blue 18volt first gen. ryobi miter saw that I purchased years and years ago.. Used it sometimes but the blade speed was too slow to cut anything other than smaller trim and brick mold. When the new one came out I did purchase it and the blade speed had been increased and now we use this saw all the time on the job when doing any kind of trim and window/door brick moldings. We love it period !

[@erichepperle5902]

My wife and I got this saw in 2017 as part of a combo pack. It's my first experience with electric miter saw. I love it. I've been using it to cut square ends of repurposed #pallets I've been tearing apart to make #farmhouseFurniture #rusticFurniture. It felt like my cuts wer slightly off square and I wasn't sure if I was doing something wrong. Your video cleared that up, explaining that it travels when you lock it down. I will have to use my #kentuckyWindage next time. PS: The laser stopping the blade was a good tip. I ran I to that too, but didnt quite make that connection

[@osocarpinterocarpinteria]

How much it cost to you?

[@chevy5137]

I have the bigger brother saw the Ridgid 18 volt 7-1/4" cordless brushless dual bevel sliding miter saw and it is amazing, I haven't used my corded Ryobi 10" miter saw since I got my Ridgid over 3 months ago. For most of the kind of work I do and the size lumbar I cut the Ridgid works great, it will crosscut 8" and has a 2" depth cut capacity, love the dual bevel and the way it is setup with a pin so you can go back to dead zero very easy and then pull the pin out to bevel to the right, it has positive stop turrets on the bevel, I believe the first is 33.9 then 45 and 48. I love that it takes the 7-1/4" blades cuz it is such a common size and there is a huge selection and they are cheap plus I can share blades with my circ saw. I has a shadow cut line which is great I really like it unlike a laser you never have to adjust the shadow line it is always dead accurate. I have heard runtime tests all well over 200 cuts thru a 2x4 with a 5 amp battery, personally I don't know because I have never run a battery dead in one day it seems to run forever on a single charge. I love that it only weighs 24 pounds and has a small footprint making it so easy to transport and pack around, it is so easy to transport that the other day I needed to make about half a dozen cuts thru some 2x4s at my rental unit and instead of just doing it with my circ saw I just threw my Ridgid miter saw in the back seat of my car and took it down and made my cuts with it! The one last thing I gotta say about it is mine came fairly accurate out of the box and after i did a little adjusting on it the accuracy is dead on, bevel cuts, miter cuts, straight cuts, crosscuts you name it and it is always dead on accurate I just love it. I have 20 Ridgid 18 volt tools and they are all great I haven't been disappointed in a single one they all do their job really well and I have to say that my favorite Ridgid 18 volt tool out of the 20 I have would be a toss up between my Ridgid 18 volt miter saw and my Stealth Force impulse driver. Unfortunately since Ryobi is the youngest brother I doubt they will ever get a cordless slider, just like Ridgid being the middle brother gets a 7-1/4" slider but bigger brother Milwaukee gets a full size 10" sliding miter saw! For those of you who don't know what I am talking about it is that TTI owns all 3 brands Ryobi, Ridgid and Milwaukee with Ryobi considered to be their base brand and Ridgid to be their mid-grade brand and Milwaukee to be their high end brand.

[@matzsky6393]

*Bought a few months backs **MyBest.Tools** used to cut some 2x4s to make a hanging swing. Cuts were precise and quick.*

[@cliffclavin2503]

I use this for simple short jobs that doesn't required hours of cutting. Like replacing a door or window that will need new trim. The ability to just go onto a job site and not have to run an extension cord makes this worthwhile. I also have other Ryobi 18v tools and can switch batteries out of necessary. I would not use this saw with anything less than the hi-capacity 4Ah battery or higher. It is also not meant for high production work where there is a lot of cutting required. The laser will get covered with dust and has to be cleaned often, sometimes after just a few cuts. Just swiping your finger across the laser lens is all that is needed.

[@ScottBurnette]

I bought this saw, love it. Works well for our needs on cutting 2x and trims.

[@peterroome1]

I just bought one to do some trim work in the kitchen. The video was helpful setting the saw up and using it. I already have other Ryobi products and three of those large batteries. The quality of the cuts is great. I think it's a total bargain at $99 and is perfect for weekend projects.

[@edwardcarlton]

I love this saw. I got 44 cuts off of a compact lithium-ion cutting 2x4's. I am a contractor but do a lot of small jobs and like that I can bring this around for small jobs very easily. Great for shoe molding and small trim. Getting cordless is great. Can't wait to get the nailers so I can ditch bringing the compressor just to install a door or two.

[@GR-cf4qh]

I’ve had one for about two years now. It’s extremely small and lightweight and mine is quite accurate. You can adjust the tension on the stop bolt and that will eliminate the slop. Honestly though, the only reason I still have it is because of its size and weight. I can keep it tucked away in one of the tool bins on my truck and I just don’t want to give up the additional space that a more capable saw would take up. Also, because it is so small and light, it’s a simple matter to pull it out and use it. It’s a great saw for trim, but that’s about all. At some point in the future, maybe I’ll rebuild the bins in my truck and get a 20v Dewalt instead.

[@tymiller2596]

Appreciate your video, as always guy. You're just awsome. There is just a very few people on KZbin who make their presentation with the absolute clarity that you do.

[@sherwinfinch]

Just got mine. Looking forward to using it.

[@XEmeralDQueenX]

I've been thinking on getting this Miter Saw, I have a very small wood work area and I think this one will do the trick for now on getting my projects in a different level. Great video :D

[@luisarturomojica2865]

This is an awesome little saw...I own almost every tool made by ryobi and wouldn't trade them for nothing. I use this saw for all kinds of projects...cutting 2×4's for framing...ABS pipe when doing plumbing...cutting aluminum rails when installing shower doors or aluminum thresholds...it is very versatile but if it was a slide it would make it so much better also the fact that it does not have a lever to turn the angle cuts makes it a little hard to slowly reach the desired angle of ur cut....but all in all a great product and vert affordable

[@FernbarkFrist]

I have this saw. You covered most of my complaints about it. One major thing I don't like is you have to cut really slow or the saw quits. I had the same problem with the laser. I don't use it at all now since I can barely see it, and it causes a head ache with restarting the saw. I wish you could plug it in to 110v too.

[@aGuyNamedEr1c]

I just bought this to use for basic baseboard and trim replacement. I work in metro LA, and it's a pain to lug around a full size miter saw in fancy high rise condo buildings. The electric nail guns are amazing too. No more bulky and noisy air compressor.

[@Dtag1971]

I just ordered one. for my sign shop. looks like a pretty good unit. Thanks for the review.

[@ianlees1480]

Really good tuition video, just bought this saw and looking forward to using it..thank you

[@adude7050]

I use a 7 1/4 " saw for hardwood flooring great littel saw to do the flooring with quick and easy

[@shmallzshmwall]

Thanks for the detailed review man! Because of your video review I'm going to pick one up right now!

[@russwebster3302]

Looks like an affordable option for going cordless. I agree a slide would have been better and the AC option would have been a great idea. I like the Dewalt better but we are talking at 4X the price of the Ryobi. If you are already into the Ryobi One+ line its not a bad deal for $99.

[@none5355melvinMadigan]

I have this saw it works great for shoe molding n window trim

[@LosoIAm]

I was looking at getting this esp. with the laser but now I change my mind. Now I am thinking of getting a Ryobi One+ Brushless Circular Saw and then just make a jig for slide cutting (straight and angle). Many thanks for the review. Cheers.

[@wotsken]

i use it everyday for work we have been working to get 100% cordless and trying to get where we dont need a generator so solar 12 volt charging - the problem you had where it would not restart until you turned it off i never have that problem also we put a 40 tooth deablo blade on now that made the biggest difference i have never counted how many cuts but i am guessing 200 cuts with the better blade it does not seem to drag down the saw at all love it but as you said the one big thing i wish they would make it with a slider i am trying to find a saw with a slider i can move the cordless head over to the slider so i can cut large trim

[@josephbrett5844]

I have used one before and I really like the way it works I do trim and cut 2x4 with it I was just thinking about getting on because it comes in handy

[@cahg3871]

Would be good for doing quarter round-the laser would help on intricate measurements if you are using quarter round as crown molding.

[@emercall7418]

Can I use this to cut small metals? What blade should I use? Thanks

[@WorkshopAddict]

Negative

[@popeyjocy]

Thanks dude im about to buy this and you told me everything i needed to know, im buying it

[@Flaggyt]

Haha lol you really mean that? Are there people who actually believe what KZbin "reviewers" say about anything? That's just brilliant. :) Even 2d hand car dealers are more believable. :)

[@popeyjocy]

@@Flaggyt well, he was right

[@MOSTAFA131160]

Great video, Excellent presentation.

[@briantfunkfunk3770]

this would be a great tool for shoe molding or kill strips or any small trim pieces, not for your primary miter saw.

[@tkarlmann]

I have this unit. I work in an apartment, so size is an issue. I also have a Makita 10" SCMS, I put that unit into storage in favor of the Ryobi. The scale of my work must be also scaled down to the space I have -- and I'm doing woodworking, not carpentry. Yes, I wish I could cut a 2x4 at 45 degrees, but how often do I need to do that? Everything else is covered with my Ryobi cordless circular saw or my Bosch BT4100 table saw -- yes, all are in my apartment.

[@Kqto]

Excellent review. Thank you for sharing your opinion and experience with the tool.

[@ronescarcega72]

I have one it is handy, light weight it works for small projects. How do you change the blade. Otherwise a good affordable compact miter saw.

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

That's a cute little saw. lol. This would come in very handy though.

[@DjGabrielEscobar973]

I get that same problem with mine. I thought I killed it and figured out, it's the blade. It seems to get stuck or locks. I lube the hub or just turn the blade manually (obviously with battery out) and it should get it going as well.

[@LidiaChurakova]

By the way, the corded version in $77 on Amazon, I just got one for making my own canvas frames after watching this review. And it takes circular saw blades, which are pretty cheap!

[@JohnnyC10071959]

I love the little saw but I cannot buy it w/o a slide. Sad. I do not need a 10in saw but I need a slide

[@cameranmanner4701]

i wonder if you can mod by removing the saw on the 18v and it to the slide rail on the corded version and then you would have a 18v slide 7 1/4" mitre saw.

[@JohnnyC10071959]

@@cameranmanner4701 I was in THD today waiting for locks to be re-keyed and the corded 7 1/4" sliding mitre saw is what I would buy if it had the ONE+ONE cordless. I feel like this will happen soon/someday

[@ecuadori]

A demonstration with baseboard moulding will be appreciated.

[@mikez1569]

Nice review!!

[@manupatel9822]

I wish you had shown how to change the blade.

[@IanG66]

Hi, thanks for the video. I am going to be using this saw for the laminated wood floor panels. I see how easy it would be to trim to length - but can this be used for cutting the planks the long way? If not - what type of a tool can be used for that?

[@themaineadventure4687]

Ian G you would use a table saw.

[@maxb4724]

Will it cut a 2x4 at a angle in one chop ?

[@steveb611]

Question for you what do you think would run better on these saws the new four amp high performance battery or the 6 amp HP battery

[@aurorasalinas1215]

Can I cut a 3 by 3 soft wood block?

[@johntokarski7487]

I just bought one. PURPOSE: I don’t saw a lot. Just a few tinkering jobs around house. So this small miter saw is perfect for my needs. WHY THE RYOBI: Price-Price-Price. My preference of power tools would be MILWAUKEE, but RYOBI had what fit the bill? I looked at them all, went to RYOBI on line for specials and order it HomeDepot. They don’t carry in store. Total price $160

[@madmantony69]

Hi i use Ryobi tools I'm a joiner Wats it like for skirting boards

[@ryanmacewen511]

I love this saw! But it stalls. And the only method I tried to get it to restart was to remove battery, and reinsert. I didn't try the laser switch. I tried out Ryobi 10" sliding miter. Blah, plastic pointers for angles. I love this little saw, if it was only brushless and had the power of my M18 7 1/4 saw, it would be perfect. I don't want to see sliding added to this saw because it's already very light and compact. Very easy to move, reposition, which is often easier to move the saw, than the workpiece. I cut 2x6's with it, but requires flipping, and patience to deal with the stall. Stalls suck on this because holding everything lined up, and having to eject and reinsert battery, is a 3 handed maneuver. I will try flipping the laser switch ASAP. I was able to cut 3" PVC baseboard with this and found it quite accurate. Even when splicing together lengths with 45 degree cuts. If only Ryobi would make this little guy brushless and more powerful, I would buy it for sure!! This saw form factor is incredibly handy. It just needs a refresh with more power, or at least more ability to resist stalling. I have the M18 10" sliding miter. It's not nearly as 'handy' and light as this little guy. Small trim and some 2x4's and occasional 2x6 is this things scope. Also PVC pipe, and aluminum with higher tooth carbide blade. I use a decking blade.

[@martinmorgan2561]

I v use that saw i v made a raised bed in the garden the saw worked well the battery could be improved as i had to stop to charge the battery in between cuts so i mesured and marked the cuts just to save time

[@richardfitzwell0420]

I know it will cut a 2x4 at 90deg but does it cut a 2x4 at 45deg?

[@illezt]

can you put a larger blade ?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Unfortunately no

[@luisenriquejimeneztejeida5626]

Puedo ponerle disco para aluminio

[@desertrider325]

Will this cut 2x2 .095 metal square tubing?

[@WorkshopAddict]

No

[@steverone7623]

Diablo makes circular saw blades specifically for metal that you could use in a electric miter box

[@nrtallen]

you can you can can a 2x6 with this song you have to do a upward flip as you're finishing and it nipple it will nibble off the end and it make a sweet cut have use the plugin model of this saw for years just found cordless discounted to 80 bucks

[@DanielGomez-cf6vk]

Got it on sale for 80 dollars and I use it for moldings and balusters on wood decks

[@marsbacani1703]

can I use this on making lap joints?

[@WorkshopAddict]

There is no slide, so how would you get the joint flat?

[@markw3598]

How is this saw for cutting crown molding!?

[@WorkshopAddict]

It will do it. But it really lacks the accuracy to do so and have perfect corners.

[@markw3598]

WorkshopAddict Thanx. I have a 12 corded, I just hate carrying it around for my 'away' jobs!

[@WorkshopAddict]

Mark W I would look up to the new Ridged 7-1/4"

[@markw3598]

At 7 1/4" it still won't handle the crown moldings that I install. I wish I could find a cordless light weight 10".

[@WorkshopAddict]

Mark W Milwaukee M18

[@myfriendjoebob]

I have the P553 (no laser) and am here online because I need to change the blade.... it's not my first saw, I know to turn the bolt to the right. But this thing isn't going to turn...

[@DjGabrielEscobar973]

My laser seem to stop working. Any ideas?

[@Pro1er]

+Gabriel Escobar If you have the newer P552 it uses AAA batteries for the laser, not the 18V battery. The AAA battery compartment is located in same area as where you plug in the 18V battery. There is a small door with a Philips head screw that you need to remove to access the batteries. Hope this was the solution.

[@stran92129]

man my wont even cut 2x4 with hi cap 5ah battery, came here to see if it can be done..looks like it can so mine is pretty much junk

[@JakeBM4]

This is for diy. If your in the trade get the dewalt

[@jeremyneill1759]

I honestly think that for the difference in price the new DeWalt 20v miter is so vastly superior that someone would cost themselves money on a job by not going ahead spending the extra money to get a slide and far superior runtime and quality. Ryobi is ample but for work projects you cannot beat DeWalt quality.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Jeremy Neill The new Dewalt 20V Miter Saw is a game changer and should push everyone to up their game.

[@wildbill23c]

Jeremy Neill Hmm, I didn't know Dewalt came out with a Cordless miter saw until you mentioned this. I gotta go look for one :). The plus for the Ryobi is the price. Dewalt makes great tools, and other than the ridiculous cost of replacement batteries, I've had great luck with my 18VXRP tools. The past couple years I've started having my batteries fail. I'm down to 2 batteries from the 8 batteries I had. I'm looking into having them rebuilt by a local battery company for $40 and they put in higher capacity (Amp Hour) batteries. 1 battery is about $90 so I can get 2 rebuilt for that price LOL, plus have better capacity. Going to give that a try. Can't afford the new 20V tools but eventually I plan on upgrading.

[@WorkshopAddict]

William Todd There are two or three times a year that The Home Depot will put battery packs of two on sale. It is usually Father's Day, Labor Day, and Christmas time. At that time, you can usually get two batteries for $119 (about half off). I've never gotten batteries rebuilt, but I know you can with the 18 volt DeWalts. The 20 Volt Max batteries are actually the same voltage as the 18 volts. The reason for the change is the 18 volt batteries can't grow with the new tools... what I mean is all of the new tools coming out have electronics in them and the batteries need to be able to communicate with the tools somehow and the 18 volt batteries are not set up to be able to do that. So, as brushless tools evolve and the tools are able to perform better, the batteries need to be able to work with the tool. I know its a hard pill to swallow, but if plan on buying more tools in the future, it might be worth looking into a new battery platform. I wish they would come up with an adaptor so you could use new 20 volt batteries on the old 18 volt stem pack batteries. That would make the change over for most people much easier.

[@wildbill23c]

WorkshopAddict Yeah a local battery shop can rebuild the 18V batteries, they can rebuild all of those old batteries as well. Not sure what the battery internals are on the new ones, but they are most likely different. I kind of wondered if they were updating batteries to keep up with the electronic portion of everything. I know they have an adapter to use the 18V Li-Ion batteries with the old 18V Ni-Cad tools but you still have to buy a different charger LOL. Yes, eventually I plan on buying new tools, but it will probably be 1 at a time. Buy the batteries and chargers. Couple of each to start out with and then just buy the bare tools as I go. It took me a while to get a lot of the Dewalt 18V stuff, I'd just buy the bare tool when I needed it as I had the batteries/chargers already.

[@GR-cf4qh]

+Jeremy Neill I haven't used the cordless DeWalt, but to me it seems like a completely different kind of saw. What's really cool about the Ryobi is just how small and light and portable it is. If you take the useless dust bag off it's actually about the same size and weight as a worm drive saw. For big cuts, forget about it, but if you're just doing small stuff it's great. The DeWalt on the other hand appears to be competing with full size corded saws. It's much larger and about twice the weight.

[@UriValdez]

I just bought the corded version of this and realize that when cuting anything my angles are not accurate. I mainly noticed it making some picture frames at 45 degree angle, my frames where slightly off. Any thoughts on how to fix this anyone?

[@redxbox07]

This is what I did to mine

[@eddyflo2978]

Thanks, saved me some money. Not for me.

[@rayallen6200]

im only getting like 7-10 cuts per battery charge through 2x4 boards how inbthe world are you getting 90 cuts to my 7-10 cuts what am I doing wrong

[@DjGabrielEscobar973]

7-10 cuts? I have the regular batteries and I get way more than that.

[@rayallen6200]

Gabriel Escobar my batteries must not be good

[@bread-gz3rl]

@@rayallen6200 are you running with 1.3AHs lmao

[@jeremyneill1759]

I would upgrade to the 20v without question and ditch the 18. You are honestly flogging a dead horse and if you get the batteries in the kit sets you will save a boatload on the batteries. The 18v nicads are going to be continuously failing on you my friend. Take it from a former 18v DeWalt guy- I will not touch the unclean nicad ever again.

[@Abundanthealthcoach]

agree- 20v are the best

[@WorkshopAddict]

+adriane carrier just so we are all clear... I fully agree the 20 volt Lithium batteries are way better than the 18 volt Nicad...... But I want to clarify that the Dewalt 20 volt max batteries are really an 18 volt battery. The Milwaukee M18 and Dewalt 20 volt max run at the same voltage. Same with the Ryobi 18 volt, it runs at the same voltage as the Dewalt 20 volt max. There are quality differences between the batteries used.... But the voltage claimed when you see the word MAX is simply marketing.

[@kayakwesty]

Too much talking ...about nothing