Ryobi or Milwaukee

[benstt]

If you haven't picked yet, I'll add to the Mikwaukee pile. I have DeWalt, Ryobi, Milwaukee, and Ridgid. I prefer Milwauke, both corded and battery. They've been great for redoing the deck on the cabin and things like a desktop humidor for my brother.

 

[rcurtner]

Never have used Ryobi or Milwaukee tools. Have several DeWalt & Porter-Cable saws, routers & air compressors that have given me good service. All are cabled except one Dewalt drill/driver is battery operated.

 

[HayesGreener]

If you haven't picked yet, I'll add to the Mikwaukee pile. I have DeWalt, Ryobi, Milwaukee, and Ridgid. I prefer Milwauke, both corded and battery. They've been great for redoing the deck on the cabin and things like a desktop humidor for my brother.

Nice work!

 

[javbike]

I always stay with de Walt tools no issues My son he like Milwaukee

 

[jschmidt]

People love to hate on Ryobi. But I would say more respected brands are really marginally better. They both get the job done. And while you'll experience a more controllable impact screwdriver with Milwaukee or Dewalt, Ryobi turns screws just fine.

So to me it really comes down to how often I make the small compromise to use a Ryobi tool or justify a Milwaukee.

 

[jschmidt]

If you're buying Ryobi look at Direct Tools Outlet. The tools listed as blemished (like guns) appear to be new and unharmed. They sell at a 30-50% discount under Home Depot

 

[Bassbob]

People love to hate on Ryobi. But I would say more respected brands are really marginally better. They both get the job done. And while you'll experience a more controllable impact screwdriver with Milwaukee or Dewalt, Ryobi turns screws just fine.

So to me it really comes down to how often I make the small compromise to use a Ryobi tool or justify a Milwaukee.

Ryobi is junk. I'm sure it works just fine for guys who rarely use them.

 

[HayesGreener]

Ryobi is junk. I'm sure it works just fine for guys who rarely use them.

Agreed

 

[jschmidt]

Agreed

Ryobi is junk. I'm sure it works just fine for guys who rarely use them.

Have you ever held a Ryobi tool? Because junk, garbage and trash are tell of a keyboard warrior. Just sayin', not accusin'

 

[Bassbob]

Have you ever held a Ryobi tool? Because junk, garbage and trash are tell of a keyboard warrior. Just sayin', not accusin'

Well now there's something you actually do know about.

 

[javbike]

I think it fair to say that if you don’t use it lot they are ok . But if you do they are pretty junky

 

[Bassbob]

I think it fair to say that if you don’t use it lot they are ok . But if you do they are pretty junky

They lack power. The batteries are junk. They are not tools for serious use. Even the stuff from Harbor Freight is better.

 

[javbike]

They lack power. The batteries are junk. They are not tools for serious use. Even the stuff from Harbor Freight is better.

Totally agree I don’t have any but I did borrow one from next doors no power

 

[PAGunGuy]

They lack power. The batteries are junk. They are not tools for serious use. Even the stuff from Harbor Freight is better.

I used my Ryobi cordless tools to build my father in law's wheel chair ramp and had zero issues.
My Harbor Freight miter say, however, did not survive the ordeal. And my Ryobi drill is 5 times older than the saw

 

[Bassbob]

I used my Ryobi cordless tools to build my father in law's wheel chair ramp and had zero issues.
My Harbor Freight miter say, however, did not survive the ordeal. And my Ryobi drill is 5 times older than the saw

And I have a 40 year old Makita 9 volt chucked drill that will literally tear ligaments in your arm if you aren’t careful. Way more power than a DeWalt 24 volt screw gun. I can’t find batteries for it though.