The fact it doesn't like to start when pressed against wood is kind of nice. Because for those who are working fast and accidentally start with the blade against lumber (ME) the blade won't rip a chunk of wood like most saws would on a weird start. Like grabbing a corner and tearing out a nice splinter piece instead of having the clean cut when starting with full speed.
@Kevinrichardsonministries4 ай бұрын
Because of your review... I recently purchased this saw. Just waiting on a better higher tooth count blade to come in before use. Thumbs Up !!
@cahg38714 ай бұрын
Get a Diablo blade,that will increase the cutting and less shredding of the material you are trying to cut.
@Kevinrichardsonministries4 ай бұрын
@@cahg3871 .... Yes, that's what I ordered and it arrived withOUT the reducer bushing for the 5/8" (I believe) shaft, so now I'm waiting on the reducer before I can use said blade.
@berserkforeal69532 жыл бұрын
I feel like Ryobi really took their fans opinions on this one. This is an excellent looking tools and it sounds, from the review, that it performs. I will gladly be picking this up the next time im at THD, thanks for the review!
@nickg1712 жыл бұрын
Bought one today and got 2 HP batteries with it, deal at HD
@scottbionicnerf87276 ай бұрын
I've watched this and more than a few others on your channel. I've had since had the opportunity to use this saw, along with the DeWalt brushless 6 1/2". And, I have to say, while the DeWalt is truly exceptional, feels great, excellent line... well, being left-blade(trim-saw), they both have an excellent line of sight. Id rather use either one of these saws with a straight edge, instead of a dedicated track saw, most of the time. For bigger jobs, thicker material and whatnot, I'm still grag my rear handle 7 1/4", but again it's left-blade also. Framers, and Trim guys prefer left blade. It just more natural and far less stressful on the jobsite, it keeps your posture better while you're working. Before I started rambling, I wanted to say that this new RYOBI 6-1/2" is quite impressive. If you're small time and just getting started, and you're on this platform, get this saw, and use it for a couple 2 maybe even 3years, and trade up as you level up and grow. Maybe RYOBI will have 'stacked- lithium batteries' like all the bigboy tool manufacturers. 😎🤓🤠 You can make money with a lot of RYOBI tools. It's the person behind the tool guys more than the tool. Is RYOBI equal to the top contractor brands, in some things, Yes. But DIY is their primary target.
@OregonMotorcycle Жыл бұрын
I burnt up my 5-1/4” one plus. I just picked this one up. Way better. Love the table, cuts accurate, and feels great. The only complaint is the guard, it feels weak, but overall really impressive.
@thecrossedtheroadfund42899 ай бұрын
Its weak to save on the environment 😂
@GlenGlenervo2 жыл бұрын
seems like its a lot better than the 7 1/4 HP from ryobi. They must be listening to feedback.
@guillaumepare9651 Жыл бұрын
In what way it's better than the 7 1/4?
@frednavarro866710 ай бұрын
I have both. The 6 1/2 shoe is thicker thus feeling better quality. The angle gauge is not plastic like the 7 1/4. The dust collection seems better, stronger motor, more rpm’s, blade is square to the shoe, and I have not had this saw stop on me mid cut. The 7 1/4 would from time to time. I run both with a 6ah hp battery. This to me is the better saw.
@scottbionicnerf87272 жыл бұрын
I have an 8yr old brushed version of this saw. Before I acquired the 4ah hp batts, it was a gutless turd, but it's become usable with the bigger batteries. I got it in an old packout kit from HOME DEPOT when I went there to pick up DeWalt 5 tool bundle that I'd seen an add for. The Ryobi pack had at least 3 more tools in it than the DeWalt set, and it was still cheaper. The Ryobi you're demonstrating here, has large set of hairy-galdies compared to it's old brushed cuz'n.
@paulnavarro96322 жыл бұрын
Just got mine from Home Depot. They have a sale now where you get 2 High Performance (2AH) batteries with the circular saw for a total of $119.
@yodes072 жыл бұрын
What zip code? I’m seeing $129
@ccbowers2 жыл бұрын
To answer that question- look for the "tool only" listing with includes a free gift. The better of the free gift options has 2 of the 2Ah HP batteries. The $129 deal is a separate one-line listing for tool plus starter kit as a special buy.
@scottbionicnerf87276 ай бұрын
I can see if I was to purchase this saw, like most circular saws the blade guard gets stuck on your material. Every Makita I've ever had, or ever used has done that. Like Makitas, I've had 10 or 12 of them, but every dang one of them had that issue. I made a blade guard mod, with a short bolt, an all-metal locking nut(not the nylon insert kind!)and washer mounted near the edge of the guard so as to kick the guard up a little earlier. Totally fixed the issue and made it a dream to use.
@CrazyGlasses1 Жыл бұрын
Another great video. I appreciate the work you do making the videos.
@ddhrsa2 ай бұрын
I got one and have been very happy for breaking down plywood. Prob all I'll use it for
@bedfordclothier2715 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding and very informative video. The instructions that come with these power tools are ridiculous at best. Thank You!
@Shoptoolreviews Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, that's why we do it. Thanks for watching.
@misterritter98542 жыл бұрын
Can't help but chuckle. I like the HP line and had wanted to pick up a circ saw. My preference is for 6-1/2 when it's a battery powered tool (especially 18v) but I noticed Ryobi didn't have a 6-1/2 in the HP lineup. Low and behold this just went on sale today here in Canada the day after the 7-1/4 got delivered. Glad to see it packs a punch, will be switching them promptly!
@karrotop5 ай бұрын
I'm curious, as someone looking at getting their first circular saw, what's the reason for preferring the smaller saw?
@misterritter98545 ай бұрын
@@karrotop They're smaller and lighter to use, and it takes less power to drive a smaller blade through material (this is obviously more evident the more demanding the cut). In both cases they aren't overly substantial differences from a 7-1/4 blade saw, but there is nothing I would be using a cordless saw for that requires me to have the cutting capacity of a 7-1/4" blade, so there is no drawback to going with the smaller saw and it's benefits, however small they are.
@SmoothJK6 ай бұрын
Honest question, but what's the point of the 6 1/2 size?
@raybod17752 жыл бұрын
I haven’t used my corded 7 1/4” saw since buying a 20volt battery powered 6 1/2” saw last year.
@ZupE8912 жыл бұрын
Is it large enough to cut a 2" by at a 45 degree angle?
@anaarreguin69705 ай бұрын
Thanks you’re the 3rd person to say that. I just bought this one 6 1/2 18v brushless and I picked up the corded 7 1/4 and I think I will probably sell the 7 1/4 corded and keep the 6 1/2
@jimmtech2 жыл бұрын
I have a lot of ryobi and I've noticed that in the bottom where you slide the batteries in there are a number of extremely sharp edges and sharp points not a big deal if you're aware of it but if you have a ryobi check and see how sharp those edges are down there.
@Admajors2 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't a laser make a lot more sense than the LED light?
@mattek5192 жыл бұрын
I hope that was a jab thrown at the loser who said you repeat yourself too much in the comments of one of your last videos. Haha. I love it
@nvidiasniper10 ай бұрын
Good detailed video. Keep up the good work
@jonkvh51502 жыл бұрын
Looks great I am going to buy it I do not need the big 7 1/4 its for home use and maybe a project here an there and I love the HP line..... I wanted a blade left saw. Seems like its perfect for me.
@kyleknight82676 ай бұрын
I would change the placement of the dust port to the side of the housing because at the very back of the housing where the blade guard comes up kinda defeats the purpose of it because it's being blocked by the blade guard
@nirelli4763 ай бұрын
I was really hoping the light would light up where I’m cutting in front as well, but yeah it doesn’t. A headlamp will do the trick.
@txvet77382 жыл бұрын
So between the Rigid and Ryobi 6 1/2” saws which would you recommend for a DIYer? I’m on both platforms and have the Rigid Gen5X big saw for big stuff. To throw a curveball in the mix, what about the Milwaukee M12 Fuel circular saw versus these 2 saws for the DIY stuff?
@itsthevitz Жыл бұрын
And also the DeWalt 12V
@txvet7738 Жыл бұрын
@@itsthevitz if I was on the DeWalt 12v platform I’d consider it but I’m not so unfortunately I can’t add that to the mix.
@sklise12 жыл бұрын
another great review. looks like a good home use
@FlyinTrapezious Жыл бұрын
Great review Tim! AS ALWAYS! Quick question : If you put it up against the comparable Milwaukee is it apples to apples? I was going to buy the Milwaukee but after seeing thisI have reservations about going with the Milwaukee.
@scottbionicnerf87272 жыл бұрын
This appears to be a great weekend warrior. You could remodel your kitchen and bathroom and may be decide you like doing that type of stuff.
@dannymac94694 ай бұрын
I for one like the blade on the left, i still have my old blue 6 1/2 and was gonna upgrade to the 7 1/4 but I've just been convinced to get another 6 1/2 but guarantee gotta change the blade to Diablo.
@ccbowers2 жыл бұрын
Currently, $119 also gets you 2 of their 2Ah HP batteries in addition to the saw with the promo at HD.
@yodes072 жыл бұрын
What zip code? I’m seeing $129
@ccbowers2 жыл бұрын
@@yodes07 I don't think it is a zip code thing. You have to find the "tool only" listing which has a "free gift" with purchase. There is another listing with starter kit that is 129 but that is a non-hackable package listing, so it is worse for 2 reasons (but still a good deal)
@scottbionicnerf87276 ай бұрын
I wonder how good this saw feels with a 6Ah HP, or an 8Ah HP battery...
@wildkat16 Жыл бұрын
The leveling portion is on the right side should cut the other way, like when u cut the olywood
@victorbanuelos46302 жыл бұрын
i would imagine it would fare much better with a diablo blade on there. pretty impressive though. how compact is it compared to the makita subcompact
@sedanchair2 Жыл бұрын
... Actually no. The Makita blade comes in first. The Ryobi blade comes in third, followed down the line by the Diablo and the rest.
@OregonMotorcycle Жыл бұрын
@@sedanchair2 really? I was gonna go pick up a Diablo.
@aznmode12 жыл бұрын
This or Milwaukee m12?
@stefanformgren4978 Жыл бұрын
I see 2 vids now that say turn right to loose teh blade, but then both have turn the handle/bolt LEFT to loose it ? whats up with that ? :)
@ZupE8912 жыл бұрын
what shopvac would you recommend for a circular saw like this for light use
@mrradio21872 жыл бұрын
Got the email sales flyer from Home Depot, I need another cutting device like a hole in the head. I have so many saws now I could open up a hardware store from my house!
@mrradio21872 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I bought it, so darn cute!
@Shoptoolreviews2 жыл бұрын
lol. Has anyone told you that you have a problem? Thanks for watching and commenting.
@itsthevitz Жыл бұрын
I wonder how it compares to the DeWalt 12V
@chocotoynk29313 ай бұрын
Anyone knows if this tool has a 3 pins connector for hp batteries to be utilize?
@job38four10 Жыл бұрын
What sticks out to me is, battery position, very unusual........
@guillaumepare9651 Жыл бұрын
How does it goes with a guide? I hear it's not great.
@jimmtech2 жыл бұрын
No red laser for line of sight cutting?
@spartaeus Жыл бұрын
How many 2x4 s. Can you cut till the battery needs recharging??? I want to build a little cabin in the woods and I don't want to run a generator. I have an older porter cable cordless saw, and it's useless! It will cut maybe five 2x4s till the battery needs recharging.
@thecrossedtheroadfund42899 ай бұрын
That info is privileged to the Battery Gods 😂
@user-vv8sb4ez9w10 ай бұрын
Anyone know what the EU version number is for this machine? Thanks
@katzenpapa10 ай бұрын
Will it cut 2x4s?
@Johnbovii3 ай бұрын
Yes
@byronquinley1400 Жыл бұрын
Never used a blade left configuration but thinking I would like it. What's the opinion on blade left vs right? I'm a righty
@OregonMotorcycle Жыл бұрын
I’m a righty and can only use a blade left. You can’t see the blade on a blade right if you have the saw in your right hand. This saw is awesome!
@byronquinley1400 Жыл бұрын
@@OregonMotorcycle Picked one up and started building steps for my patio project. So far so good and very happy with the blade left configuration. I never mistake it for my corded DeWalt, but it did great. I cut 2x8 PT lumber without issue. Worked on 45 bevel cuts as well, just had to slow down a bit. Used a 4ah battery.
@OregonMotorcycle Жыл бұрын
@@byronquinley1400 awesome! I was building a chicken coop this weekend. I ripped a few 2x’s with zero issues. I love it for what it is.
@ex8280 Жыл бұрын
Make sure to get good blades or be wary of dull blades. Kickback is scary with blade left as it is close to your body and like to swing down towards it. Blade right is safer.
@ProxyFinal2 жыл бұрын
My only issue is that the housing is made of plastic
@DanielGomez-cf6vk Жыл бұрын
Just got one for $60 dollars we’ll see how it does I got ridgid sub compact 6 1/2 too
@Shoptoolreviews Жыл бұрын
You can't beat that price. Thanks for watching.
@DanielGomez-cf6vk Жыл бұрын
@@Shoptoolreviews $89 for the holidays at Home Depot and $99 for the ridgid sub compact
@poonhandler86 Жыл бұрын
Throw that blade in the trash throw a Diablo in there an it's an entirely different tool
@Benjels4802 жыл бұрын
Where’s the link?
@djjd30272 жыл бұрын
This seems a lot better then their 7 1/4 inch HP saw. Which is not very good and probably not better then their previous saw.
@guillaumepare9651 Жыл бұрын
Better in what?
@interman7715 Жыл бұрын
Ryobi ,please make a decent blade right saw .
@omarguzman6782 ай бұрын
Think ryobi is doing better
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@jasonstouder Жыл бұрын
i dare you to drop that thing from 5 feet on concrete.
@marlonestrella50545 ай бұрын
Nope.... lol
@timhann37012 жыл бұрын
Ryobi is all junk
@bobthetoolguy2 жыл бұрын
No it’s not, it’s one of my favorite brands. They make a large selection of tools no one else makes and I have never had a problem with any of my tools from them
@OUTILSCLIPSQC2 жыл бұрын
Clearly
@timhann37012 жыл бұрын
I have two dead 40 volt batteries a dead chainsaw and a dead blower and the weed wacker is junk all one season. Take that saw and try to cut two 4x4s in half 8 ft see what happens
@bread-gz3rl2 жыл бұрын
I watched a brushed sawzall catch fire 3 times and it's fine, it also had a car dropped on it
@victorbanuelos46302 жыл бұрын
@@timhann3701 i mean if i entered an F1 race in a fiat it'd probably look like a terrible car. your statement makes me believe that its more user error than the tool. its not a milwaukee or a dewalt. dont try heavy duty work with light duty tools.