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   Piffin | Sep 01, 2002 11:11pm | #1

   As a general rule, Ryobi makes tools for DIY and weekenders. Not too many pros use them consistently. Occasionally they come out with one worth owning tho'.

   If I were buying a Ryobi, it would only be with that HD try to buy warrantee.

   Excellence is its own reward!
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   jc21 | Sep 02, 2002 04:41am | #2

   Ditto Piffin's comments ............. friends don't let friends buy Ryobi. You might want to check out Tool Crib/Amazon's reconditioned tools. Full factory warranty. They have an 18v Makita saw/ drill combo for $269.

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   Mongo | Sep 03, 2002 08:37am | #3

   The only cordless kits worth my money would be Dewalt and Makita.

   I'd advise a pass on Ryobi.

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   maneyj | Sep 03, 2002 03:25pm | #4

   I only own one Ryobi tool ... a small detail sander. The only way I can make it work is to push it back and forth like a sanding block. The handle vibrates and the sanding pad stays still. I don't give it space in my truck. It is waiting for a trip to the flea market.

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   luvmuskoka | Sep 03, 2002 04:53pm | #5

   I have 3 Ryobi tools. Their zero clearance belt sander has held up good for about 8 years. The little detail sander sucks. I bought their 10" table saw with a sliding table and decent fence as a job site saw. The motor loosened up from it's vertical housing slots after about 20 hrs. I agree with piffin, diy'er tools.

   Ditch

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   jeffn7 | Sep 03, 2002 08:22pm | #6

   ryobi are decent tools, I have a 12v that I grab for small jobs. The only problem I have had with it is the batteries losing their oomph (technical term). They charge up fine, but don't hold the charge for long, not nearly like when they were new. Some people will talk about the memory effect, but that's really a thing of the past with modern battery technology. It's tough to beat them on price alone, but that would never be my first consideration with a tool I was going to use to make my living with.

   The dewalts are nice cordless tools, but they certainly are heavy... I wouldn't want to be lifting that tool up all day long. Makitas and bosch are also tops, leading edge battery and charger technology in both. I have a Milwaukee 18v kit that I like a lot, it has a lot of power and is durable.

   For my money, the best cordless drill/driver on the market is the panasonic 15.6v

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   johnmarrow | Sep 03, 2002 10:08pm | #7

   thanks for the advice. Ive decided not to buy ryobi. I was kind of wondering when the set was on sale for $250 canadian, it seemed unreasonably cheap. I guess you really do get what you pay for

   john