Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Jig Saw Review Model PBLJS01B

The new Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Jig Saw has a Stroke Length of 1" and a variable strokes per minute from 800 to 3,400. It also includes an LED light, easy blade change, and a knob to adjust the orbital action. The Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Jig Saw also has an easy bevel adjustment that will go 0 - 45° left and right with detents at 45° and 0°. Ryobi claims this brushless model will run significantly longer than the brushed model on 1/4" plywood. I am unsure that is a huge claim, but with the new High-Performance batteries, it does have a solid runtime and great power with little to no bogging.
What the Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Jig Saw lacks is dust collection. If you wanted to use this indoors and keep your mess to a minimum, this might not be your jigsaw. This tool unfortunately has inherited the famed Ryobi trigger that we all know and deal with. It would have been very nice of Ryobi to make this a smooth variable speed trigger!
This model is not much different than the other brushless model they released a bit back. It might be slightly smaller and still comes with all the same complaints we had when we took a look at that one.
Why Ryobi is willing to give us the same design as the Milwaukee and Ridgid but leave out Dust Collection on this model is beyond me. Give use the 20 cent plastic piece so we can collect dust!
The orbital action and adjustment works great and allows for some quick cuts! There is a removable no-mar shoe for fine cuts.
The Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Jig Saw is only a 2 pin tool. It does not use the extra pins on the HP batteries. I do not know why I am stuck on that, but I expect my HP tools to take advantage of every bit of communication and ounce of power they can.
Please ask any questions below!
#Ryobi #Woodworking #Jigsaw

[@jestebanable]

It's an excellent 18v tool. One+ is a great battery tool. Very good construction and materials.

[@jagdishkrishnamurthy4867]

I just used it to cut a few pieces of plywood boards kzbin.infoUgkxqqoaX03nrziKwF7Bjjcc71YzLEleMvOS works great. The blade that came with it isn't very good and I bought a much better bosch one which made much cleaner cuts. Blades were cheap, a few bucks.

[@frankshannon3235]

I think Ryobi has called my hand. This jigsaw is good enough to force me to stay with the battery platform.

[@davidschlarp1606]

I got a battery adapter off Amazon so I can run Ryobi tools off Dewalt batteries. I have a few Ryobi tools that I don't use as often like their Brad gun and fan. I think this will be a good addition also and when the batteries I have die I can justv use the $20 adapter and use my Dewalt batteries

[@dwarden3]

The dust collector connector is the hole in the back of the shoe. Mine works great when connected to a decent shop vac.

[@iceleck2940]

A commercial kicked in right before you said have a great day. That really wrecked my day 😎 Great vid

[@WorkshopAddict]

Are you serious.

[@iceleck2940]

@@WorkshopAddict yes but I skipped it and listened to your ending four words lol

[@Sandra-ju6nz]

Great review, I have my dad’s old ryobi (blue) jigsaw and it shakes like crazy. I got new blades for it and thought that might help. I was hoping for a video on the old one, it’s hard holding the safety button and trigger at the same time, might be time to give up on it. Your video was great lots of info and cut like a dream, I don’t have high hopes for the old one…

[@markcunningham6086]

My old 3 year old cord style Ryobi was 48 bux. Its the same green color. What the main draw for me was the 2 finger, variable speed. Get into a cut slow, then just pull to go faster. 3 speed orbi-control. Top speed 3000 rpm. Gets alot of use. I like the variable speed finger control. Maybe I'm old school. Like your demo. 👍 Just cant see goin 200 bux to upgrade.

[@charleshines2142]

I had a jigsaw from Harbor Freight of all places but the way the thing was designed you needed longer blades to be able to make any use of it at all. Will this work with the standard length shorter blades? I guess I can just keep the receipt in the box in case I find for some reason I don't like it. One major downside of any jigsaw is that the blades they come with in the box are generic and break easily so just make sure to get some good ones for it. The cheap blades are usually just painted black and they might be good for light use but don't be surprised when they break.

[@guillaumepare9651]

It would be great to compare side by side the cordless Ryobi jig saws. I watched your video of the P524 and it looks better but there is another model (brushed) and like to know what you think of each, condisering their prices. thanks

[@AdrianCarson90]

This is a great video! Helped me out a lot. Thank you very much!

[@joshm2243]

Do you happen to know what the actual difference is between the Hp Jigsaw and the One+ jigsaw?? From what I am seeing on HD site, there doesn't appear to be much of a difference looks wise, but I do know that the Hp is brushless and One+ is brushed. There's a good deal on the One+ brushed model right now.

[@maximusmagni1]

What advantages does this HP Jigsaw have over the regular brushless model?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Pretty much the same.

[@envidjunkie]

I arrived here trying to figure out why the blade won’t come out or eject. And I’m still unable to get it out

[@interman7715]

I have the brushed model and it's great ,imo there is no need to pay twice as much for brushless.

[@georgecostanza2695]

Difference between brushed and brushless is in longevity more so than performance.

[@Killou]

Actually the HP connection with battery is mostly to deliver morte TORQUE, but I think when there is a sufficient amount of gear reduction you dont need this type of battery improvement because of constant reduced torque

[@KingCuba0731]

This jigsaw is close in price to Milwaukee m12 jigsaw. Which do you prefer or do I just save for new m18 fuel jigsaw? weekend warrior

[@zespopiesniitanca3554]

Woooow! Thank you!!!

[@Pro1er]

So basically it's the same as the previous brushless jigsaw, only with an HP label. I totally agree about the dust extraction, I guess the extra 10¢ for a piece of plastic was too much to ask for. PS, you think that saw is heavy? You should try lifting my old 18V Dewalt!

[@degujm01]

Not sure about this model, but if I remember correctly, the ridgid jig saw dust collector fit the previously brushless like it was made for it.

[@Pro1er]

@@degujm01 You are correct, but I was referring to the required plastic shield that goes in front of the blade.

[@ZeoCyberG]

No, that's not what he said, he listed a number of improvements and just pointed out not everything was changed to the extent he would have liked. But, as he also pointed out, it's suppose to be a DIY'er tool, and if you look at any jigsaw in its price range, none of them have good dust collection, nor come with everything you'd need to attach the vaccuum without needing to buy something extra, and you can nitpick details about all of them. While HP Tools aren't just HP because of performance and looks. Something to understand about what they're actually doing is that not only is the entire lineup strictly brushless but they added better self regulation and protection features so it's more reliable, harder to turn into a paper weight by pushing it too hard, should last a bit long on a charge and not wear out the battery as quickly. Sure, not much individually and doesn't turn any of them into something that can compete directly with Pro Tools but the point is the distinction of the HP tools from the previous Ryobi Brushless tools you just slapped a HP+ battery into as the only advanced option besides being Brushless over the cheaper Brushed tools, and it should be remembered that as a DIY brand its competition is Craftsman, Hart, Rigid, and not Pro Tool brands...

[@WorkshopAddict]

It is similar but slightly smaller I feel. They moved the blade further forward removing some of the shoe for the initial cut.

[@zespopiesniitanca3554]

Someone on reddit/ryobi checked list of parts numbers and this and older brushless have most of the parts exactly the same. Its just the new blade holder and slightly updated engine. Working parts are all the same and interchangeable.

[@littleliftera8244]

Awesome review thank you

[@nsday1]

Is there a way to adjust the alignment? I bought this a while back (I can't remember how long ago - time as kinda lost meaning with the whole Covid thing), and ever since the beginning it's never cut straight, but always angled off to the left. I thought it was me, or the blades, so I tried a number of different blades and materials, and also tried using a saw guide. Even if I 'force' it to stay along the guide, it keeps wanting to pull to the left and ends up just tilting the blade. I haven't been able to find anything about adjusting it, and since I can't find the receipt, it'll probably cost me just as much to have it looked at as it would to buy another.

[@SensieRodriguez]

Awesome 😎

[@adlapl]

Actually you are doing a true review :)

[@weldonpinder7295]

I have the old brushed version and it vibrates alot. Now I had a problem with it the other day. I made some curved cuts like for a porch swing and when I was finished I noticed the cut wasn't square. It had a slight bevel on it while it's set at 90 degrees. Could this be the blade was kinda bending while I was cutting

[@diamondstar4289]

The reason I bought Ryobi 6ah hp battery just because it's smaller, not their high performance bedtime story.

[@weldonpinder7295]

Does this have less vibration than the older version

[@WorkshopAddict]

Thi version and the older brushless version are basically the same. It has less vibes than the older brushed version.

[@promo130]

Is it better then the bosch jiqsaw? ( brushed) they cost the same in my countrie

[@EFazy]

I cannot understand, why they not integrated the speed controll to the button...

[@klwarhouse]

In everyday use, this feature is phenomenal. With the variable speed trigger you have to have a very steady hand and finger. With this setup, I can lock the trigger on and adjust speed on the fly. This also frees up both of your hands. For finer more complex cuts, I won't hang on to the handle at all. I'll have one hand at the front of the machine and one on the battery for better guidance and visibility.

[@icyrene1]

Could you use the rigid dust collection on this one? It’s a good tool.

[@WorkshopAddict]

I believe it is a touch too large.

[@frankshannon3235]

The Rigid attachment might work

[@maximusmagni1]

When is this released? I can't find a release date in any of the videos and all the Home Depot's near me are out of the old model brushless.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Should be any day now.

[@dividido3723]

Just picked one up at Home Depot so it’s been released. I wasn’t able to buy it online though.

[@kdc300z]

The trigger, so they didnt fix the one thing that kept me from purchasing one. I want a variable trigger

[@Pro1er]

It comes down to personal preference but I much prefer the way the variable speed control works on this saw rather than using the trigger.

[@kdc300z]

@@Pro1er well.... that’s just personal preference, I suppose.

[@halsoy]

@@Pro1er I'm with you, I prefer this way of having variable speed. Means if I feel the need to change speed it's deliberate.

[@WorkshopAddict]

I just wish the trigger was smooth.

[@Pro1er]

@@WorkshopAddict But does it really matter if the variable speed is on the top?

[@Jarco101]

Nice. I was considering to buy one of these but, I'll wait for now.

[@Pro1er]

This is actually a nice saw - basically a rebadged Ridgid/Milwaukee for half the price of the Milwaukee if you buy the old model (which seems to be the same as this one without the HP label.)

[@Jarco101]

@@Pro1er really???

[@Pro1er]

@@Jarco101 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKbIfmtqfNqrb6s

[@WorkshopAddict]

@@Pro1er It is not a rebadged Milwaukee and it would need some quality upgrades to get there, IMHO.

[@zespopiesniitanca3554]

@@WorkshopAddict how does it compare to Ridgid Octane? You reviewed that as well some time ago.

[@joshuaespinoza534]

79.99 with 10 blades on sale at HD right now!

[@xjd8375]

Nice! 😁☝🏻

[@noelv1976]

Debating between this and Milwaukee 🤔

[@grapesoda3921]

Changing the blade with a battery and hands moving close to the button. 😳

[@OUTILSCLIPSQC]

Cette scie a l'air bien pas comme le grinder qui est vraiment decevent !

[@dissonantiacognitiva7438]

If it's not with two connections, it should just be called brushless, not hp It seems Ryobi is trying to milk the HP Badge with substandard tools

[@Woodwerker]

I bougtht this tool recently and after light use the mechanism to release the blade is frozen/broke. Blade is basically stuck in there forever now. I tried to take it apart and a bunch of parts when flying all over the place. POS do not buy.

[@sithoverlord6332]

Wanders of in every direction Great for complex curves but forget anything remotely straight. Has a mind of its own and will go any direction you dont want it to even on curves. Sure its got grunt but heck, its blade is not held precisely and wanders off in any direction while cutting. Notice the reviewer did NOT try and follow and pre-traced curves or lines . Common... please !

[@WorkshopAddict]

What brand blade are you using.

[@AllenReinecke]

Does it not have the Blade Saver feature, like the old one?

[@Pro1er]

The old brushless jigsaw didn't have the blade saver either.

[@AllenReinecke]

@@Pro1er the one I just bought does - P5321

[@Pro1er]

@@AllenReinecke Do you mean the P5231? That saw is not brushless.

[@AllenReinecke]

@@Pro1er my typos on two counts. I meant brushed and yes, P5231

[@AllenReinecke]

So, the brushless jigsaws lost the blade saver feature for the tool-less bevel adjustment?

[@mrrodzoo785]

𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙩 𝙗𝙚 𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙍𝙮𝙤𝙗𝙞 𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨??

[@biglosman]

Can you not barrel grip the lower section?

[@charleshines2142]

What evil person thought of that rubber overmolding? My problem is with age and use it turns disgusting!!

[@WorkshopAddict]

Most likely marketing. They sell more tools that way.

[@binglepadilla9751]

Does is smell like it is burning?

[@jamescomey5010]

Crosscut not tio.

[@Raysonet]

The blades are flimsy and don't stay in the guide

[@jamescomey5010]

Crosscut not rip.

[@DirtySouthFlorida3]

I fuckin love this jigsaw it's powerful and gets the job done and effecient with my Ryobi high porformance 2ah battery

[@eballacharles0302]

I like variable speed and corded jigsaw over ryobi 😂😂