Ryobi Power Cutter. Will it REPLACE my Stanley Knife???

[@mafiasyndicate]

I’ll steer clear of this one. Kudos to you for putting the tool to the test in a real scenario, as it struggled. Goes towards the credibility of your channel and reviews.

[@jeffmcdonald101]

Angle grinders go through cardboard like butter and don't make a huge mess. I use them at work to make templates. Best tool for cardboard. I'm sure this thing has its place in crafts, especially for aged folk who don't have the strength to use scissors, or for tough materials like leather.

[@bigwoodrz]

Thanks for showing us NOT to purchase the cutter.

[@turfandtools]

Like I said at the end, I’m sure it has its uses but not for what I was hoping to use it for.

[@LavotalOfficial]

@@turfandtoolsI think that the cutter is good, but it’s no match to the Stanley knife.

[@lmaoroflcopter]

Its all about the angle of the dangle. The way it cuts against the scissor blade is the trouble, there is a knack to how you position it. Had mine a while now and its second nature, like you I was always grabbing my stanley but ended up persevering with it as i'd spent the big bucks on it. Where it actually shined was laying carpet tiles in the bedroom, after completing that I had the knack down and it sliced through those like butter.

[@washedtoohot]

@@lmaoroflcopterwould you recommend it or no? I’m really itching to get one but I want to use it for cardboard and this video does not inspire confidence

[@lmaoroflcopter]

@@washedtoohot it cuts through cardboard with ease, but there is a knack.

[@thepoisonquill]

Glad to see you were having the same issues! Underwhelmed with the power and ability to do the job I intended, just cut up boxes. I am returning it 😕

[@jscw2]

thanks a lot for the honest and transparent review in cardboard cutting.

[@davidking3699]

Part of the appeal of a Stanley knife is the slashing motion... plus you have more control over the pressure needed to get through bigger stuff... I think this is meant for crafts... or a solution looking for a problem to solve... A better idea is to flatten the boxes and use them as weed mats... easy to punch a hole through to plant something, eventually just breaks down... Or cut donut shapes, slit them so they can be placed around trees or shrubs, and used to control the grass growing right up to the trunk, so no chance of bark damage from whipper snippers - make a square one for the tree on your nature strip... clear the bark / mulch, place cardboard, replace mulch... water in... It's too small to do edges with... maybe a 'chainsaw' for Bonsai...?

[@OtisPlunk]

It has its place. It cuts better on the seams and there is a learning curve in pushing the tool through the material. It’s good for consolidating small pieces into smaller pieces to make more space in your barrel. The more you use it, the more you can appreciate what it does well. It’s not for everything.

[@Mick_Au]

Hey Tim thanks for given an honest review I brought one of these a few months ago for the sole purpose of cutting cardboard also and yes as you demonstrated it’s junk for that. I did watch some KZbin videos before hand which showed it in a positive light for cutting cardboard 🙄 I kept it and it will just be for stuff in the very hard plastic but yes for cardboard it’s junk. Also for a Stanley knife get a Milwaukee Fastback very nice knife with a couple of other uses 👍🏻👍🏻😎🇦🇺

[@TissTisset]

Oh got one yesterday…haven’t opened…gonna return it

[@Channel505]

ya, I was thinking of getting one, but after watching your review, I don't think so, I'll stick to my manual box cutter, thanks for testing this for us.

[@kezandwayne]

When I started watching, i thought, i have to get one of those. Thanks for stopping me wasting my dollars.

[@turfandtools]

I’m sure it has its uses, just doesn’t solve my personal problem I was hoping.

[@fcv1967]

It was binding up on single wall cardboard for me. Returning. Others have recommended an $8 knife on Amazon called the Canary Cardboard Cutter.

[@markfive6836]

A handheld reciprocating saw works good for cutting up thick boxes.

[@traviswilliams6489]

As meadowlarkgal points out lightly wet cardboard is much easier to work with. $80+ for a tool that really either under performs or is unintuitive in its application seems a little over designed/gimmicky. Thanks for the review

[@Mattaparker1]

The tool designed and built that we never actually needed.

[@kylie6583]

Thanks for the honest review. I was looking at this for boxes since my hands are getting arthritic. I think I will try the cut off tool instead. Did you end up trying a cut off saw?

[@jacoblozano5040]

Great honest review!

[@nhitc6832]

What this tools needs is a mechanism (similar to that of sewing machine) that grabs and pulls the material toward the blade. That would definitely make the tool more useful. Until then, a simple heavy duty utility knife will do.

[@charmedbygalss25]

Thx i was going to buy it 2moro but now ill take u turn fast

[@Pro1er]

I have a Bosch 10.8V 85mm circular saw that I use for large cardboard boxes, works a treat.

[@adsy6819]

Hey Tim, any tips on buying a first mower and whipper snipper? We’re moving to our first home in a couple weeks with a medium size yard

[@meadowlarkgal25]

I found that CANARY Corrugated Cardboard Scissors to be the safest scissors to use. For large sheets, I leave the cardboard outside and let the dew soak them, it is easy to tear by hand or fold to fit inside my recycle bin. I like my TEN fingers and want to keep them.

[@picknikbasket]

Thanks mate, I'll stick to my Stanley knofe and scissors.

[@shaneeslick]

Yeah same here $90AUD fo something that is less effective, BIG NO!

[@Mark-ew5jm]

May be very handy for those of us who have arthritic hands and at times find it difficult to hold smaller handle knives….just a thought.

[@paulmartin3340]

Box cutter for the win Tim ! Oh and for the Styrofoam get a bucket with a little petrol in it and drop the styro in it! Melts it away. DON'T BURN IT! Cheers from Penrith.

[@jeffmcdonald101]

I thought Styrofoam just melted if you put it outside in Penrith? JK I was Born in Wenty.

[@jeffmcdonald101]

Oh and if you use diesel, hey presto. Napalm.

[@commodorenut]

These have their place, but as you noted, not for your needs. I still use a box cutter for boxes…. I borrowed one of these when I was cutting canvas for a convertible top, and tried it out on a few other things. Plastic up to 1mm thick was fine too. That thickness is hard to cut with a Stanley knife without going wonky. Many use a hot wire knife, but you need a good straight guide. The rotary cutter made it easy & neat. You can only be so far with canvas before your hand hurts with scissors. But if you plan it right, you can get away with cutting straight sections with a Stanley knife, and curves with scissors, but then you need a suitable cutting surface. I first saw commercial (240v) ones of these years ago at a motor trimmer - he used it for cutting multiple layers of fabric from a pattern at once, and also leather & vinyl. Much kinder to the hands than scissors, and more accurate through layers.

[@aussieadventurestimetoplay]

Sharp box cutter is the go, and much cheaper haha

[@TissTisset]

Hair trimmer?

[@andrewlamberson539]

I have one and love it. It works well on all of my Amazon boxes. Yes, it struggles on double ply boxes. I think he picked the wrong box to demo!!!

[@user-bn6xe3cj6v]

Would you be so good to tell me where you get your lawn hats. We are in Pennsylvania USA. We love all of your VLOGS and videos

[@johnmerrison5857]

That looks like hard work, how’s the Hisense tv, any good ?

[@turfandtools]

I use it as a monitor for the computer. They didn’t have stock of the one I wanted so I bought this one. Lacks as a monitor for sure. Probably fine as a TV. Super cheap though.

[@ChokeyChoke]

Try a Klever Kutter. They're great for cutting boxes.

[@aussiekozy]

For what it's worth, I do rate their 4-volt portable fan. I've given it a good workout in the tropics

[@scottomalley7103]

Thanks was looking at this but I'll stick to my box cutter can buy alot of box cutter blades for $80

[@MrDoobee1]

Is there an adjustment for thicker packaging?

[@turfandtools]

I don’t believe so

[@MrDoobee1]

thats a shame @@turfandtools

[@ryanfoley9999]

Hey Tim I got a question for ya what do you think the best mower blade sharpener is.

[@turfandtools]

I just use my grinder with a flap disc

[@ryanfoley9999]

Ok thanks Tim

[@buffalodeb4495]

😂 Stanley will win every time...😂😊❤

[@johnjingleheimersmith9259]

for the price might as well spend a little extra and get the makita rotary cutter at 12v. Maybe try Ryobi's powered shears for sheet metal, but the makita would definitely work.

[@mg8718]

Try the Milwakkee knife. Its a beast. Use the heavy duty blades by Milwakee also.

[@theroving1]

You can keep that one Tim, not sure there's going to be a big market for it.

[@ialien2077]

Bought it for cutting up boxes, but it struggles. Not the right tool for that. Will be returning it.

[@existential_]

Use a box cutter with disposable blades and sometimes those thick cardboard it's tough and worried it will snap and fly wherever. Was thinking the Power Cutter would be like butter, I guess not. I guess I need a Stanley knife!

[@andrewbowman6378]

Does it do lawn edges haha

[@Scottbarrett-d4v]

Try a multi tool and a utility blade

[@KillerRaptorr]

Comparing a razor blade vs a hex disc saw that isn't as sharp as a razor. I think your forgetting the point is it's for cutting and saving the hassle of having to pressure down to slice. Plus the blade isn't gonna dull over time as razors do. Since the blade is thicker it'll keep a semi sharp end and with it's hex ridge design it's not really a full saw. The ridged hex design allows space for it to 'chip' into pieces as it flows. Which is likely why it's 'slow' during it's cutting stage on thicker stuff because it needs to use those hex humps to up and down and put pressure into the process. Is it easier? Yes. Is it fast? No. But if you're wanting to use less force the saw works even if it'll take bit longer.

[@navs485]

At $89 it's not cheap is it?. I would expect much better performance from it for that price.

[@pt703]

Jeepers! Who in the product team gave this the green light!?😂

[@Phat_Plants]

owe this would be good so the older children to help with cardboard

[@andrewmartino6144]

Sorry to see that you were disappointed by the Ryobi tool :/. I certainly hope that was $80 AUD and not USD. It actually is pretty nice for plastics! I come very close to cutting my fingers off with razor blade and never seem to have a scissors handy. The thick cardboard is probably actually getting jammed as the mouth of the tool isn't large enough. I'm surprised the package didn't mention a thickness maximum. Have you tried cutting pizza?? LOL I think on the thicker cardboard the blade should have teeth to perforate the cardboard so you can tear it easier.

[@Dartanian1959]

Doubt I'll buy that in a hurry

[@camerongb]

I think they missed the mark here - if it was say $49? maybe? but even then when a $10 knife does a better job.... Just not really sure of this tools intended use case. P.S. have had great success with an angle grinder to dispose of the multitude of boxes we had after moving in to our new house, battery ones basically instantly stop so it didn't feel too wildly unsafe 😂

[@TheOknidius]

I think you’re using it wrong. I’ve had one of these for months and it has no issue cutting up the thick EGO boxes. Looking at how you’re positioning it, you seem to be putting it as flat as you can against the cardboard, but I find it works better at a 25° incline. Now, it’s not a magic tool. Knifing those boxes could be faster in some cases. But you’ll find it next to impossible to cut yourself with this Ryobi cutter.

[@DizzLexic]

Ive had one for a couple years now and he was definitely not using it correctly. I only paid half of that price as well.. Not sure I wold have paid more even though I use it quite a bit.

[@janababuljakova2534]

Mně by to šlo ostrými nůžkami také tak😅. 🎉 Máš hezký zařízenou místnost. 😮😊

[@TheAustralianLawnGardenP-ki2hj]

Did you just make this video to show us you got a new tv? 😅

[@turfandtools]

I’m using it as a monitor actually 😂 it’s only the el cheapo $700 one

[@TheAustralianLawnGardenP-ki2hj]

@@turfandtools need at least 7 monitors to keep up with your upload rate

[@marionryan582]

I think the Stanley works better ❤

[@jennyrobertson8797]

Put the box on the lawn - soak it with the hose - then you can just tear it apart with your hands and toss it in the green waste bin..

[@WTF_BBQ]

It's a whole lot cheaper to simply fold the cardboard and step on it to make it more compact.

[@turfandtools]

I mean, it’s cheaper to walk than drive somewhere too. There is always a cheaper option 👍

[@eminpasha7472]

I stick to my crocodile Dundee knife 😂

[@melissaphillis7247]

Cheaper Stanley knife for me thanks

[@droy333]

Just hose the boxes, then fold them up.

[@smiddysmidton8313]

Yeah nah. To be fair it probably does have an OK application for the older or impaired.

[@arronconnah6669]

I'm glad it was your money 😅

[@Darrylpatterson-v8z]

I would be taking that one back,stick with the Stanley knife.

[@patbird9694]

Makita CXT version is way more powerful and much easier to change the battery. Haven’t used Ryobi products since they changed to the ugly lime green

[@mitchellwinter5574]

Hard pass on this!

[@deenyc1049]

I don't know why they don't make a more powerful one that uses the existing larger batteries. This this is just too weak. I almost bought it last night but didn't think it was worth it.

[@LS460]

Regular blade is easier and faster i guess.

[@Greenytica]

Would think that at some time in testing, Ryobi would have gone hm..... this is useless vs a knife, and then not bother selling it.

[@turfandtools]

As I said, I’m sure it has other uses but it’s not the Stanley knife replacement I was hoping it was but maybe that’s on me 🤷‍♂️

[@Greenytica]

@@turfandtools Possibly a paper weight. No wait, can it output from the battery too? Really expensive, large power bank.

[@trumpies]

Maybe you can use it as a facial trimmer. This thing does not have much power.

[@MisterAjxr6]

The best use of it would be at the bottom of the bin... Jus sayin..!

[@turfandtools]

Might be good for an older person that struggles with plastic packaging or arts and crafts.

[@MisterAjxr6]

@@turfandtools yeah 💯 true..

[@shaneeslick]

G'day Tim, $90😲 BIG NO! from me

[@TammyTozer-i1k]

If you don’t have the strength to use a Stanley knife, the cutter would be fine

[@Bobtubeau]

$89? I'll stick with a $5 knife.

[@mg8718]

So far it seems worthless for heavy cardboard.

[@ghosttrail8939]

Razor knife would be faster.

[@carolynrose9522]

Na. Can’t imagine stuffing around with that. Stanley wins. Even a pair of scissors would be more useful. All for the no batteries, no electricity basics.

[@craighardey3751]

Yeah, doesn’t look convincing, only benefit is it could be safer than a Stanley

[@allanmowz]

A product looking for a problem to solve unfortunately.

[@franktereschak300]

This was the worst, most inept product demonstation I've ever seen. Perhaps you should have spent a minute or two to learn how to use it before turning on the camera. Seriously, poking a hole in the cardboard to insert the cutter? Was that an attempt at humour, or are you really that dense? There are several brands that make nearly identical cutters. Ryobi's is the best because of the removable battery. At $49 US at Home Depot, it's also one of the least expensive. I bought mine a year ago and use it to break down cardboard every work day. I recharge it on average every two weeks, and it's still on the original blade because of the self sharpening mechanism. I have reduced the job of breaking down boxes to an effortless minute or two. I can't believe how easy it's become. From reading all the comments, you unknowingly turned off a lot of potential users by making it look weak and useless. I love my cutter and will never go back to using a knife.

[@turfandtools]

I think you need to question why you would speak to someone in that way for relaying their experience with a tool they purchased. I purchased this tool hoping I could cut boxes with it. It objectively couldn’t do it effectively on the cardboard I wanted it to cut. Stay angry champion

[@franktereschak300]

@turfandtools So many "unboxing" videos start with the reviewer tossing the product manual into a corner and then using the item incorrectly before giving a bad review. He clearly didn't know how to use the cutter, so why waste the viewers' time with an incorrect review? I cut a minimum of 10 boxes per day, every day, and the cutter works flawlessly. Is the cardboard thicker where you live?

[@turfandtools]

Yes, they are boxes for outdoor power equipment. Feel free to tell me how it’s being used incorrectly when from the start it clearly just struggled on that cardboard. The only person wasting time is you mate, 2 comments telling me I’m wrong but not telling me how I’m wrong aside from “it works for me”

[@franktereschak300]

@@turfandtools And you too.

[@DizzLexic]

@@turfandtools You didn't even have any properleverage for half of the cuts. Pressed way too hard at times. You seemed to ignore the part where it glided through because it looked like you finally did itcorrectly. I have to agree, the revfiew was terrible as I have been using mine for years and has saved heaps of time and effort.

[@mikewhite3670]

Heap of crap if you ask me. Give me a Stanley knife any day.

[@michaelcarydakis790]

i dont like it sounds weak stanley wins