Here's the trick. Ryobi is great for the price. As a pro I love them. But take the blade and toss it new out the box right into the trash can. Get a Diablo or dewalt something. And suddenly you have a very different saw that runs great. Just cut 12 8 ft stringers on two batteries worked like a charm.
I started with Ryobi tools then moved into Dewalt, Bosch and eventually Milwaukee. It's nice to see Ryobi stepping up their game. Brings back memories of me and my pops working in the garage. Wish I could turn back time and still have him for advice. Now I give my son all my Ryobi and let him built his own memories. Thanks for the vid Vince. Keep up the good work. Sure my son will pick this up. Like always hit the like button.
@@eme1468 when I needed to step my game up and buy into a system ( had a scrappy mix of tools from flea markets & garage sales ) good makes but no unity. Makita as the battery system 18v & 12v . Festool for the 240v system. Feels alien when I pick up another brand.
I’ve had this saw since it’s came out and it’s worked it’s work load for me. I’ve built, gutted and remodeled and just basic diy and this thing has done it all. Save yourself the bread and get this saw.
I have had a 5 1/2" Ryobi circular saw for at least 12 years (the old color scheme) and it still keeps going. I have corded Skilsaw, also, but for most of DIY projects I use the Ryobi because of its convenience. My brother-in-law has the same saw for about the same length of time and he agrees with me that it's a great tool. By the way, I love the new color system as do you. Keep up the good work. Your videos are very informative.
I’m a general contractor and I was looking for a saw that was lighter than my Milwaukee worm drive for framing while on rafters and trusses and this one is great! Have actually been using this saw more since my Milwaukee saw just dumped out on me and is in the shop getting serviced. Definitely like this little saw I was impressed
But it's "weekend warrior/ diy / one time project/ singe use" quality 🤣. These tool review channels kill me with how they label everything for the viewer.
@@charlesdjones1I know it makes me cringe too 😂 It's like dick size contest. You know who has the real good one by how content they are with it. Doesn't need to be THE BIGGEST 😂 I own a fair bit of corded dewalt stuff, some makita, and all the cordless is mainly ryobi cause they were dirt cheap for brushless trying to get their foot in the market's door. I've been part of plenty of professional departments that use tools and of course 99% of these guys get Milwaukee since it's expensive and deductible. I say unbiased, that for the price I prefer the ryobi. Once or twice a year you pay like $300 and get 2 of the brushless tools and like 4 or 5 bigger batteries and a charger.
How does Milwaukee skilsaws work for you? I've had great experiences with a number of their tools but haven't tried their skilsaw and I wonder how it compares to DeWalt. Wormdrive or sidewinder, either or, any insight is appreciated.
I just bought this saw arrived yesterday, bought mostly for obviously uses needing no cord to take to store and cut down lumber to fit in SUV. Played with some not much but I like what I see so far and happy to hear this guy likes it.
My current Ryobi lineup: - Brushless impact driver - Brushless reciprocating saw - Brushless 7 1/4 circular saw - Oscillating saw - Brad nailer - Flood flashlight (legit my fav Ryobi tool) - Small flashlight - Small “lunchbox” shop vac (leave it in my truck) - Weed whacker - Leaf blower - 4 batteries I just need the jigsaw to round it out. I suspect I’ve maybe spent $500 all in. If I had bought Milwaukee or DeWalt I’d be close to $1000 for sure. I’m not a contractor but I’m a heavy, heavy DIY user. I’ve dropped my impact from a 12 ft ladder with no issue. Use the recip as a chainsaw effectively without issue. The only “trouble” I’ve had is with the smaller 5.5” circular saw: I ended up selling it to upgrade to the brushless one. It was OK for thin plywood, but pressure treated stuff bogged it down. I don’t feel like my tools are half the quality of the “pro” stuff. If you took all color and branding off tools, I bet you 99% of people wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between Ryobi and others. It’s like truck brands. I see Ryobi as the Honda Ridgeline - works for most, but doesn’t have the optics of a big F-250.
I own one love it, have a oldeer Ryobi and a Dewalt. They both could not get through some 2 x 10 x 16 I was cutting. Went out and bought this saw it worked perfectly.
I have one now. I skipped over the factory blade and went straight for a Diablo. I have power tools from just about any of the major brands you can list. The Ryobi cordless products have done very well for me. Other than batteries, I've managed to wear out only one 18v drill in the past 20+ years. I have corded tools should the need arise, but I find myself using cordless most often. I don't see any benefit from the LED, but I'm very happy with it otherwise.
What I did to make mine better was drilled big holes along the blade guard and where the shop vac thing goes helped a lot. Keep the shop vac peice on even tho you don't use it now it actually pushes the dust out
My Partner uses Ryobi and he has had 3 brushless hammer drill/drivers burn up on him in the last 5 years. We do alot of drilling through wood and thin metals. The ryobi 4.0 AH batteries also dont keep the charge as long as others
It's a great saw, bought a house that was fire damaged. Cut out subflooring, cut new t&g subflooring, 12 new 2×10 joists lots of 2×4 for all new wall studs, cut concrete tile board, you name it I cut it. Still going strong. I allso got 6 amp batteries for cutting most of the time all day long. You can't on wrong with this saw
Hey Gary, just bought one but wishing I'd done more research. Started watching vids and they say there's no way to get the shoe perfectly parallel to the blade. Did you notice this problem?
I still love my 30 pound skilsaw 77 I've had since the 90s ,just replaced the cord ,an oil, an brushes just because an it's like new .But with that said your reviews are always on point.
Just finished tiling my house with the 4 inch ryobi tile saw did the job on one single blade that comes in the box. I loved it . I didn't need a stupid table saw . Cuz it's like use a circular saw. 👍
I had an older version, before this one with the brushless motor. I used it a handful of times for 1 or 2 days, cutting a couple of 2x4s and some 1/2 inch polystyrene insulation panels. On the second day it came to a shrieking halt in the middle of a cut when the bearings suddenly gave out. It was part of a Father's Day gift pack I bought a few years prior but had never used, so there was no returning it or warranty claim to be made. I still have it in a box somewhere, disassembled. While I have had zero problems with any of my Ryobi One+ drills or impact drivers or impact gun (which all get used on a daily basis and have lasted 8 years and 6 years), I was really disappointed with the saw crapping out like that, on the second day of light-duty use.
Same here I am with a 10+ year old blue Ryobi recip saw that I accidentally left outside for a week during a hurricane in Florida and have never had an issue with.
I can say I have been using Ryobi tools at home and professionally for years, and I may have only had issues with one or two. When it comes to this saw I honestly recommend nothing smaller than a 6ah battery. I have noticed a clear difference. My buddy has a Dewalt and I can tell a significant difference in power however he is also using the 9ah Flexvolt. I have read that with Ryobi 9ah hp battery it performs just as well; this I am waiting to test as I will be getting the 9ah battery soon. If anyone has tested this, please inform us.
I have owned this now for a month and I am happy with it - I did go right to a 40 tooth diablo, like some others have mentioned. This is my 1st cordless circ saw and i can't believe how much quieter this is compared to my 10 year old skil corded. The dust port is useless and seems like an afterthought - the guard is always blocking it.
I've found that all of ryobi tools can keep up with DeWalt, milwaukee, etc. They can handle all of the rigors of metal roofing, framing, and constructing and haven't let me down yet.
I've got that Makita circ saw and the brushless Ryobi circ saw, and the Ryobi is better in every say except when you need to rip pressure treated wood lengthwise...and even then the Ryobi isn't far behind. And the Ryobi is far far easier to use one handed if you need to adjust cut depth. Both have electric brakes. My old old Ryobi circ saw doesn't have an electric brake, and that makes it feel so dangerous.
Yeah I bought that old ryobi brushless 7 1/4 the first week it came out. Its probably made a couple miles in cuts by now and it is still trucking. I am gonna keep running it because I haven't found a cut yet it can't make.
Huge Fannie ryobi but bought a power brusher today to clean some floors. Five minutes in the battery pack (new battery by the way) started smoking and the whole unit stopped working and was hotter the hell. Also purchased this saw, impact driver and wrench.
I've had one of their brushless circular saws for over a year. I have had no problem with it. It has a little less torque than the corded model, but the lack of cord make it much handier, especially for remote jobs, like cutting firewood when camping. I recommend changing the blade to a Diablo 40 tooth. The battery lasts much longer since it is more efficient in power usage.
Used a Ryobi corded for many years. Then got the makita corded, the difference is day and night. Then switched to the Milwaukee cordless and makita cordless hybrid rear handle. Both are flawless. Ryobi is no match to the Milwaukee or Makita. But nobody can beat the Ryobi price!
DYI guy. Ryobi is all I use. For someone that doesn't use tools for a living they are great. I've still got drill and 5 1/5 " skill saw I bought 30 years ago they still work great.
I bought the old 7 1/4 the first week it came out. Been thru alot of wood and some masonry and its still trucking. I usually upgrade as soon as ryobi releases something new but I will probably wait until this one dies
@@philliportega4902 same battery *interface* that is the key... the batteries internals are completely different in modern one+ batteries, but to the tool that dosnt matter - as long as the battery is 18 volts nominal and can supply the required current, it will work, no matter if it is an old cadmium battery or a new lithium one, or even lead acid or a bank of AA batteries! Charging though is different, you need a lithium charger for lithium batteries, cadmium charger for cadmium batteries, and a lead charger for lead batteries, so the old chargers wont work with modern batteries. As long as they keep the same shape and interface (highly likely, battery compatibility is one of Ryobi's main selling points), in the future Ryobi batteries could be solar-powered or nuclear-powered, and they would still work perfectly well in old Ryobi tools.
37 years, pro contractor. My cuz was a dewalt rep for 10 years. That's all I used and got an endless supply of gear from him. After he left that job, I started buying Ryobi, because of battery cost, mostly. You can buy a green combo kit for less than a yellow battery. Ten years later and all I use is Ryobi for my cordless tools. They do the job and are basically, disposable. If you use high quality blades and bits, they are as good as anything else. For framing, I always go to my rigid 6 1/2 corded. Bright yellow power tools, on the jobsite, grow legs, faster than others. lol
I used ryobi cordless tools professionally for over 20 years. Very affordable and works well on the job. And through out all that time I was not happy with there total performance, but they refuse to break and always got the job done. I am also tired of all the plastic parts in the wrong places. I am now looking to upgrade all my cordless to Milwaukee. My co workers swear by them.
I just switched from Ryobi to Milwaukee... not sure I'm happy with the decision. Honestly I only prefer 2 of the Milwaukees... angle grinder and circular saw. But I dont have the Ryobi 7 1/4" Brushless.... so Im thinking of buying one and if it does well... selling my Milwaukees. I have the 6 1/2 regular. The brushless is supposed to be 40% more powerful? that should be good enough.
@@WarPigstheHun My dad has tons of the old blue ones... only ever seen 1 fail. I was leaning all my body weight trying to force a stripped out bit head to drill a long screw and I actually snapped the shaft of the drill right off
After 6 years of use of my makita corded on the jobsite I’ve tried out this product and for all you pros make sure you get 2 9.0 ah batteries if you are planning to work till the sun sets just in case
Not in the trades, just got dome rentals that I work on. Got that brushless set for $300... so far they have been excellent. Super impressed. If they last a year I'll be impressed. The screw guns and drills have plenty of power too. Best to ya
Thanks so much for going through the saw. I just bought a 5 1/2" Blade Circular Saw today. They are selling the battery combo and get a tool free at Home Depot here. I'm a newbie so jumped on it lol. Thanks again for covering the saw.
I use it. I purchased one online and after getting it home saw it was right handed. My fault. I got another one left handed for $50 at the flea market! Works great. (I am right handed but much prefer a left handed saw)
@@Adam-uo2mc just because Ryobi are less expensive than Milwaukee or DeWalt, doesn’t mean they’re absolutely junk. They can get the job done most of the time and they’re improving. Milwaukee cordless used to be a joke...
Oh wow this solves all the complaints I have about the previous brushless saw. Right side blade and a dust port! The previous one being left side and without a dust port is a huge pain!
Well, my understanding that since he doesn’t think its a tool on the pro level and more on a diy level, that it shouldn’t be sold at Home Depot since they consider more of a pro store. At least what my guess is
With the ryobi hp line growing how long will rigid be around? Is tti looking to cut rigid? Besides the warranty what category does the ryobi hp tools not compete directly with rigid. Then with price point????
I like the fact that the blade is on the right side making it more user friendly for right handed people like me! I can hold a 2x4 and guide with my left hand so that I can trim off the right side square without having to put my work on a table making my work more efficient!!! This I cannot do with the old one I have and hate!!! It is long overdue! Now I just need to get my wife's permission to buy another saw!
I don't know Vince, not quite feeling it on this one. I have the model 508, that got me through for a good year and never had it bog down like I just heard this one do. Even in wet wood. Plus, the 508 is a lefty and has a steel bevel adjustment. Sometimes a faster rpm (only 300) doesn't equal cutting torque. Maybe a TTR is needed between these two. See exactly what the improvements are with these HP tools compared to there regular brushless tools with HP batteries. 👍 BTW, loving the Milwaukee rear handle now.
I would love to see a TTR between old models vs new releases of the same brands. That could save people alot money if upgrading wouldn't give a big improvement in performance.
I'm new to the channel first of all. I have thoroughly enjoyed videos and commentary. I like to know BS approach. And I really appreciate the community and their thoughts on different products and their experience. By no means in my professional and I definitely fall into the homeowner category but some of my projects would teeter on pro consumer needs sometimes. And this community has definitely helped me make good decisions on quality products for prices and my needs thanks everyone
I have both the Ryobi and Milwaukee. I do framing and carpentry. All types of cuts on 2x's and Ply,, etc..I like that the Ryobi is 7k RPM vs M18 5k. This one does seems to cut smoother quicker and definitely lighter. Also half the cost I believe.
Ryobi surprises me every time. I’m more the diy type guy. I don’t trust them for drills but I picked up a circular saw last year, the blades on the left hand side, which I thought would be weird, but as a righty, it’s actually better for seeing the blade on the cut
I have ryobi at home and milwaukee for work. I reckon the ryobi would stand up just fine at work. Also. As we speak I have a milwaukee tool sent away for repair, that I have to wait for. With ryobi they just give you a brand new one straight away!
@@procrastinator1842 for less then the cost of a 12" dewalt sliding miter and stand, I picked up a 10" cordless ryobi sliding miter saw never opened with stand, new 1/4" HP impact, 6 bank charger, 4 batteries, cordless belt sander and 23 gage cordless finish nailer. I use them every day for work. Hell i still got the old blue ryobi drill and saw and they still run lol
Their HP drills are good when you run an HP battery 4Ah or 6Ah. Not Milwaukee fuel level, but it's enough to be my work & home beater drill and keep on trucking. Mine is the 1/2" hammer drill, brushless motor & steel chuck. Model number PBLHM101.
I have the Ryobi 6-1/2 inch saw and I have to say I prefer the blade on opposite side now after using for a year. Generally I only need a 7-1/4 saw on bigger jobs and I use a corded model for that. Just prefer corded models for some tools as they are dirt cheap now and seem to be built better in some regards.
I have the smaller 150mm blade version adapted to take a 160mm blade (cos my company supplies those for free) BUT, you have to remove the blade guard & grind a tiny piece inside the blade housing! here`s a wee tip for you all, my centre bore is 10mm but most c/b`s will be 20mm for a blade that size, I simply got a 20mm washer, drilled the centre to 10mm and with a wee bit buffing required, squeezed it into the centre of the blade-it`s worked fine ever since &, I get free blades!
Mine cuts the plastic guard and now it barely retracts. I’m not sure if it’s just the specific one I was sold or if I’m doing something wrong but I already need a new one and it’s only been a week.
I've always liked the color. It reminds me of the construction transformormers from when I was a kid, constructicons...nice saw, thanks for the review. Gotta stick with Dewalt though for me and I'm a DIYer.
Ryobi the leader in innovative power tools in the world. And? All manufacturers use plastic. I trust where Ryobi's engineers the use of their plastic. I just wish that they put the blade on the left rather than on the right. Thanks for the demonstration.
Plastic blade guard -- "Deal Breaker". I have the RIDGID Gen 5X 18V Brushless Circular Saw which also comes with the same clear plastic blade guard. I received it as a gift and had real concerns how long the guard would last and how available it was as a replacement part. I don't know that the composition of the plastic is, but it acts like transparent titanium. I've been slamming it down on concrete for a year now and it shows no signs of damage. It remains crystal clear and hasn't been abraded by saw dust and composite deck dust shooting through the guard. If your concerned.....don't be!
I generally get the impression many people think plastic is plastic, but just like metal there are numerous formulations and you can't tell how tough it is just looking at it.
I have the brushless 7 1/4 saw that preceded the one you tested. While it has good power, it is just to cheaply made. The stamped steel base is a real POS and the new one seems to have the same basic base. For what it costs, it should be much better! But I don't understand you remark, "should not be sold at home Depot". Where else would it be sold?
Exactly, that's my question too, why shouldn't it be sold at Home Depot? He should tell us why he doesn't think so especially since that's in his title statement.🤔
Hey Vince, I have to tell you I just cleaned my blade on my Ridgid made a cut on two boards clamped together and it was like a laser cutting though butter!!!!! thanks for the tip... five years plus and it cleaned up like a princess!
I have a Makita corded circular saw and the small Ryobi cordless circular saw. For plywood and 2x4, I prefer the Ryobi, it's lighter and easier to maneuver. I did change the blade for a Diablo. If I have a lot of ripping to do, and I have time to mess with the box, the cord and the extension cord, I use the Makita, but for drawers, cabinets and quick stuff, I much prefer the Ryobi. It has it's own slot in my work bench, and it's quick to use. Pew Pew!
Videos like this I just want you all to lower the volume on the cuts so your voice can be heard. Other reviewers had some issue with the dust spread, didn't have a square blade, and lower power than the new Craftsman. Thoughts?
out of heavy construction. i make jewelry boxes and what not nowadays. mine cuts rough slab.. hardwoods of course. hickory, walnut, purple heart et al. it does a fine job at it.
$2 from Chaka Gillis says "Ryobi is trash except for extremely light home use!" But I kid. 🤣 I like Ryobi. I just won't depend on them out in the middle of nowhere without better options. Thank you, Vince, and God bless #theverycoolgang!😁👍✌
On my third Ryobi brushless circular saw.first one lasted about three years before it died.the last two have both stop working in four months.taking it back, will get new hp version.hopefully it will last a year.
I’m all about extra clean this industry is all about professional work if your work at the end is not clean bro go work in the kitchen love and respect for all your tools review and all that work it takes to share it with us thanks
Though I have some experience in carpentry work I would probably fall more into the DIY category but I would still spend a bit more for a better saw. Got an older Milwaukee M18 model and it had served me incredibly well. No regrets whatsoever.
@stevev2474 3 minutes ago I just bought this saw and it works great...BUT...the exhaust for the saw-dust get restricted saw-dust comes out at first then gets clogged, this is a big problem with this saw. Cure that and the saw works great...which I did. If you look at where the dust comes out you will see that it's a tiny opening which make's the saw clog easily. I took my Dremel and made the opening bigger, I cut the metal guard up from the opening that was there to just under the screw boss that holds the plastic adapter. So that's two cuts up for the same width as the original opening then scored it across the two opening and broke the piece out. Now when the plastic adapter is installed you will see that now there is a larger opening for the dust to come out. Before when using tis saw dust would go all over the place, and when using a vacuum it would hardly get any of the saw-dust in the vacuum. Also when making long rip cuts with a lot of saw dust it would jam up the saw at times because the saw would clog with all the saw dust and jam the blade. Since the modification no more problem with this and the saw works great and now the vac does a great job in grabbing all of the dust. Even without the plastic adapter the dust can now exit properly. Ryobi should have caught this problem and fixed it.
New HP 40v tools incoming! Found this at my local Home Depot! RYOBI 40-Volt HP Lithium-Ion Cordless Earth Auger with 8 in. Bit and 4.0 Ah Battery and Charger Included.
I just bought one of these mostly because I won't use it very much. I run a cabinet installation business and only do minor service on occasion. It will be nice to have a lightweight saw to carry into small jobs.
Old school journeyman carpenter here. Can't get behind these battery powered saws; they just don't seem to have the power or higher rpm necessary to give me a good clean cut. They also don't last as long as a corded model and really end up being an expensive proposition for cutting lumber. Ok, I spent 40 years using B&D Super Sawcats, so my attitude is to be expected . . . but if weight and convenience is a factor (and it's becoming that for my bad back), then Makita makes an 8 lb or so 10.5 amp corded circular saw that's VERY nice to work with, a very reasonable price . . . and it only needs a lighter 16 gauge extension cord to operate. I carry a 25 foot extension cord in my toolbox and have a gutsy saw that cuts well and will never run out of power.
Why'd they put the blade on the right??? That was a whole feature on the Ryobi Circular saw I have now, that the blade was on the Left which makes it easier to see where your going with the blade
I got it but I had to make changes to it by cutting part of the back end of the blade housing because it was obstructing the flow of dust from entering the Vacuum hose adapter.
Need to do a performance comparison with the brushless 7 1/4 and the new HP. I have the old blue 5 1/4, the older 6 1/2, and the brushless 7 1/4. need to know if it's worth upgrading?
I do HVAC & I use Makita, my partner uses Ryobi and loves them. I agree they lack features i would happily pay extra for and get Makita i.e metal hardware, led light, much better Ebrake, auto-locking 45° bevel setting. But hey the Ryobis do get the job done, and thats what matters.
Plenty good enough for the weekend warrior. Personally I’ll still pay extra for the perceived reliability of a Milwaukee/Makita/DeWalt for my jobs tho.
The green is pretty but my go to 6.5” Makita 18V brushless saw took a fall (thanks to a clumsy helper) off 3 story roof, into the sidewalk below before tumbling across the street into a parking lot... after a minor adjustment to re-true the shoe/blade to 90, I’m still using it a year plus later... there’s tough... and then there’s Makita.
One advantage of plastic blade guard, easy to drill a hole and tie the guard back for situations where blade guard must remain back, like when cutting granite tile, as 1 example
Ryobi, they work until they dont... I've burned up a couple of tools under moderate use but I haven't killed a battery yet, any word on how the batteries hold up over time
I bought a Ryobi cordless pin nailer. At first, I loved it. But when it died after maybe 10 uses I remembered... don't buy crap tools. Buy once, cry once. Has served me well so far, other than... you know... the Ryobi.
That looks like 1000% improvement over the old 5 1/2 ? brushed model. I got mine in a kit years ago and it would eat more batteries than it would eat plywood 🤬 in fairness I think the smaller 2ah batteries were a big part of the problem.
I have the 5 1/2” brushed circular saw I got as part of a pack. I love that thing and use it all the time. The thought of an upgraded in every way including default blade (which project farm proved was an excellent as hell blade) makes me salivate tbh Definitely on my wish list
I have become a Ryobi fan recently, and have 6 of their cordless tools, and the 10 inch sliding miter saw that seems, for me anyway to cut more accurately than my first miter saw that was a De Walt. non sliding.
I have had several contracts now using all Ryobi cordless power tools, most of them look like they have had the piss beat out of them but they all appeared to be chugging along just fine.
I have the older Brushless 7-1/4" circular saw and I would definitely get this mainly because of the dust pipe and because it seems to have more metal than plastic than its predecessor. Definitely would get it, and I would reccomend getting a diablo blade
Watch Workshop Addict's video review of this saw, the dust chute is pretty much useless, he hooked it up to a vacuum and the vacuum tank was almost completely empty. You might as well save your money and keep the old one.
Look at ryobi. Stepping up. Still cheap blade guard but i guess if your to weak to pick it up with a metal guard then. Ryobi circ saw is the one to get. Go with kobalt xtr. Loved the review though. You do a great job there Mr. Vince. Keep up the great content good sir.
I dont mean to be so offtopic but does someone know a tool to log back into an Instagram account? I was stupid lost the account password. I love any tricks you can give me!
@Jonas Landyn i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and im trying it out now. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Milwaukee for drills and sawsall. Dewalt for circular saws, miter saws, table saws, and also for sawsall. Their saws all are actually better than milwaukee. Dewalt drills are very good but edge goes to team red. My affordable brand....porter cable hands down! Porter Cable framing nailer is awsome! Saws and other corded items are awsome buy for the buck. I LOVE MY PORTER CABLE heatgun. Someonr at work "borrows" without asking i get hostile quick... I have heard ryobi was a good value. Alot of people speak highly of their value. I like the way the one you have sounds. Smooth motor.... I believe there are quite a few good power tools on the market these days...
On thing i feel compelled to say... As much as i like Milwaukee their corded circular saws and nailguns are FREAKING GARBAGE!!! Dewalt rulesthe roost on those!😁😁😁
Here's the trick. Ryobi is great for the price. As a pro I love them. But take the blade and toss it new out the box right into the trash can. Get a Diablo or dewalt something. And suddenly you have a very different saw that runs great. Just cut 12 8 ft stringers on two batteries worked like a charm.
He's not joking about the Diablo blade, that thing chews through wood
Yep some folks don't understand most of the performance is in the blade. They worry too much about the saw itself.
The band saw blade was a joke
That's right. Bought a Skil saw and yanked out the blade in lieu of a Diablo. Cuts like 🧈
Which diablo blade for wood and metal?
I started with Ryobi tools then moved into Dewalt, Bosch and eventually Milwaukee. It's nice to see Ryobi stepping up their game. Brings back memories of me and my pops working in the garage. Wish I could turn back time and still have him for advice. Now I give my son all my Ryobi and let him built his own memories. Thanks for the vid Vince. Keep up the good work. Sure my son will pick this up. Like always hit the like button.
It is hard sometimes, I'm sure you think of him everyday.
Ryobi & Milwaukee owned by the same parent company. Techtronic industries
I started with DeWalt then moved on to Ryobi when DeWalt quality fell and Ryobi stepped up.
How can you move up from dewalt to Bosch surely if you move from dewalt to Bosch you’re going backwards and not forward just my opinion
@@eme1468 when I needed to step my game up and buy into a system ( had a scrappy mix of tools from flea markets & garage sales ) good makes but no unity. Makita as the battery system 18v & 12v . Festool for the 240v system. Feels alien when I pick up another brand.
I own one since Christmas. Was not quite sure when I first opened it up but after using it I love it! It retired my old Dewalt.
I’ve had this saw since it’s came out and it’s worked it’s work load for me. I’ve built, gutted and remodeled and just basic diy and this thing has done it all. Save yourself the bread and get this saw.
I have had a 5 1/2" Ryobi circular saw for at least 12 years (the old color scheme) and it still keeps going. I have corded Skilsaw, also, but for most of DIY projects I use the Ryobi because of its convenience. My brother-in-law has the same saw for about the same length of time and he agrees with me that it's a great tool. By the way, I love the new color system as do you. Keep up the good work. Your videos are very informative.
I’m a general contractor and I was looking for a saw that was lighter than my Milwaukee worm drive for framing while on rafters and trusses and this one is great! Have actually been using this saw more since my Milwaukee saw just dumped out on me and is in the shop getting serviced. Definitely like this little saw I was impressed
But it's "weekend warrior/ diy / one time project/ singe use" quality 🤣. These tool review channels kill me with how they label everything for the viewer.
@@charlesdjones1I know it makes me cringe too 😂
It's like dick size contest. You know who has the real good one by how content they are with it. Doesn't need to be THE BIGGEST 😂
I own a fair bit of corded dewalt stuff, some makita, and all the cordless is mainly ryobi cause they were dirt cheap for brushless trying to get their foot in the market's door. I've been part of plenty of professional departments that use tools and of course 99% of these guys get Milwaukee since it's expensive and deductible.
I say unbiased, that for the price I prefer the ryobi. Once or twice a year you pay like $300 and get 2 of the brushless tools and like 4 or 5 bigger batteries and a charger.
How does Milwaukee skilsaws work for you? I've had great experiences with a number of their tools but haven't tried their skilsaw and I wonder how it compares to DeWalt. Wormdrive or sidewinder, either or, any insight is appreciated.
I just bought this saw arrived yesterday, bought mostly for obviously uses needing no cord to take to store and cut down lumber to fit in SUV. Played with some not much but I like what I see so far and happy to hear this guy likes it.
My current Ryobi lineup:
- Brushless impact driver
- Brushless reciprocating saw
- Brushless 7 1/4 circular saw
- Oscillating saw
- Brad nailer
- Flood flashlight (legit my fav Ryobi tool)
- Small flashlight
- Small “lunchbox” shop vac (leave it in my truck)
- Weed whacker
- Leaf blower
- 4 batteries
I just need the jigsaw to round it out. I suspect I’ve maybe spent $500 all in. If I had bought Milwaukee or DeWalt I’d be close to $1000 for sure. I’m not a contractor but I’m a heavy, heavy DIY user. I’ve dropped my impact from a 12 ft ladder with no issue. Use the recip as a chainsaw effectively without issue.
The only “trouble” I’ve had is with the smaller 5.5” circular saw: I ended up selling it to upgrade to the brushless one. It was OK for thin plywood, but pressure treated stuff bogged it down.
I don’t feel like my tools are half the quality of the “pro” stuff. If you took all color and branding off tools, I bet you 99% of people wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between Ryobi and others. It’s like truck brands. I see Ryobi as the Honda Ridgeline - works for most, but doesn’t have the optics of a big F-250.
I was looking at various brands and increased cost does add up quickly.
I'd say a ranger compared to an F250. Gets most of the stuff done but don't try building 11 houses with it.
I own one love it, have a oldeer Ryobi and a Dewalt. They both could not get through some 2 x 10 x 16 I was cutting. Went out and bought this saw it worked perfectly.
I have one now. I skipped over the factory blade and went straight for a Diablo. I have power tools from just about any of the major brands you can list. The Ryobi cordless products have done very well for me. Other than batteries, I've managed to wear out only one 18v drill in the past 20+ years. I have corded tools should the need arise, but I find myself using cordless most often. I don't see any benefit from the LED, but I'm very happy with it otherwise.
What I did to make mine better was drilled big holes along the blade guard and where the shop vac thing goes helped a lot. Keep the shop vac peice on even tho you don't use it now it actually pushes the dust out
My Partner uses Ryobi and he has had 3 brushless hammer drill/drivers burn up on him in the last 5 years. We do alot of drilling through wood and thin metals. The ryobi
4.0 AH batteries also dont keep the charge as long as others
“ Doesn’t feel like JUNK....?....” Best quote of the day.....!
It's a great saw, bought a house that was fire damaged. Cut out subflooring, cut new t&g subflooring, 12 new 2×10 joists lots of 2×4 for all new wall studs, cut concrete tile board, you name it I cut it. Still going strong. I allso got 6 amp batteries for cutting most of the time all day long. You can't on wrong with this saw
Hey Gary, just bought one but wishing I'd done more research. Started watching vids and they say there's no way to get the shoe perfectly parallel to the blade. Did you notice this problem?
I still love my 30 pound skilsaw 77 I've had since the 90s ,just replaced the cord ,an oil, an brushes just because an it's like new .But with that said your reviews are always on point.
Just finished tiling my house with the 4 inch ryobi tile saw did the job on one single blade that comes in the box. I loved it . I didn't need a stupid table saw . Cuz it's like use a circular saw. 👍
I had an older version, before this one with the brushless motor. I used it a handful of times for 1 or 2 days, cutting a couple of 2x4s and some 1/2 inch polystyrene insulation panels. On the second day it came to a shrieking halt in the middle of a cut when the bearings suddenly gave out. It was part of a Father's Day gift pack I bought a few years prior but had never used, so there was no returning it or warranty claim to be made. I still have it in a box somewhere, disassembled. While I have had zero problems with any of my Ryobi One+ drills or impact drivers or impact gun (which all get used on a daily basis and have lasted 8 years and 6 years), I was really disappointed with the saw crapping out like that, on the second day of light-duty use.
Same here I am with a 10+ year old blue Ryobi recip saw that I accidentally left outside for a week during a hurricane in Florida and have never had an issue with.
I can say I have been using Ryobi tools at home and professionally for years, and I may have only had issues with one or two. When it comes to this saw I honestly recommend nothing smaller than a 6ah battery. I have noticed a clear difference. My buddy has a Dewalt and I can tell a significant difference in power however he is also using the 9ah Flexvolt. I have read that with Ryobi 9ah hp battery it performs just as well; this I am waiting to test as I will be getting the 9ah battery soon. If anyone has tested this, please inform us.
Best battery
Been using my HP 7 and 1/4 brushless for over a year and a half now had no problems... Still absolutely love it
I recently switched to Ryobi after years of thinking about it coming from Craftsman and recently Porter Cable I am impressed and very happy
I have owned this now for a month and I am happy with it - I did go right to a 40 tooth diablo, like some others have mentioned. This is my 1st cordless circ saw and i can't believe how much quieter this is compared to my 10 year old skil corded. The dust port is useless and seems like an afterthought - the guard is always blocking it.
I've found that all of ryobi tools can keep up with DeWalt, milwaukee, etc. They can handle all of the rigors of metal roofing, framing, and constructing and haven't let me down yet.
I’m happy with the “old” Ryobi brushless 7 1/4” circ saw. IF I felt the need for an upgrade, I’d look towards Milwaukee or Makita.
I've got that Makita circ saw and the brushless Ryobi circ saw, and the Ryobi is better in every say except when you need to rip pressure treated wood lengthwise...and even then the Ryobi isn't far behind. And the Ryobi is far far easier to use one handed if you need to adjust cut depth.
Both have electric brakes. My old old Ryobi circ saw doesn't have an electric brake, and that makes it feel so dangerous.
Yeah I bought that old ryobi brushless 7 1/4 the first week it came out. Its probably made a couple miles in cuts by now and it is still trucking. I am gonna keep running it because I haven't found a cut yet it can't make.
I need to try mine heard some guys find it not square to the fence.
The made this saw for this exact comment 🤣
love my brushless 7 1/4 ryobi circ saw as well. It was my first brushless tool from Ryobi lol.
I bought it for its quality, basic solid battery tech, and chose over bosch, dewalt, milwaukee basics. Using HP 4AH battery; so far so good.
Huge Fannie ryobi but bought a power brusher today to clean some floors. Five minutes in the battery pack (new battery by the way) started smoking and the whole unit stopped working and was hotter the hell. Also purchased this saw, impact driver and wrench.
I've had one of their brushless circular saws for over a year. I have had no problem with it. It has a little less torque than the corded model, but the lack of cord make it much handier, especially for remote jobs, like cutting firewood when camping. I recommend changing the blade to a Diablo 40 tooth. The battery lasts much longer since it is more efficient in power usage.
Yea, looked like a LOT of tear-out with the factory blade. That thing gets removed before the first use imo.
@@farvasstache6532
I agree. The factory blade is trash.
Used a Ryobi corded for many years. Then got the makita corded, the difference is day and night. Then switched to the Milwaukee cordless and makita cordless hybrid rear handle. Both are flawless. Ryobi is no match to the Milwaukee or Makita. But nobody can beat the Ryobi price!
You'd be surprised just how close some of the HP tools come to the "big brands" my man
DYI guy. Ryobi is all I use. For someone that doesn't use tools for a living they are great. I've still got drill and 5 1/5 " skill saw I bought 30 years ago they still work great.
I bought the old 7 1/4 the first week it came out. Been thru alot of wood and some masonry and its still trucking. I usually upgrade as soon as ryobi releases something new but I will probably wait until this one dies
It’s not going to die. Even if you drop it off of a roof, trust me on that one. Just get the better saw if you want.
Huge fan of the Ryobi system I love how they havent changed their battery shape.
They never have?
Zggggye
@@philliportega4902 I had a very old blue drill that can accept the same One+ batteries so I think they've used that design for a very long time now.
@@adisharr no way.. that's crazy man. I would've never thought they had the same battery design from the time they were blue
@@philliportega4902 same battery *interface* that is the key... the batteries internals are completely different in modern one+ batteries, but to the tool that dosnt matter - as long as the battery is 18 volts nominal and can supply the required current, it will work, no matter if it is an old cadmium battery or a new lithium one, or even lead acid or a bank of AA batteries!
Charging though is different, you need a lithium charger for lithium batteries, cadmium charger for cadmium batteries, and a lead charger for lead batteries, so the old chargers wont work with modern batteries.
As long as they keep the same shape and interface (highly likely, battery compatibility is one of Ryobi's main selling points), in the future Ryobi batteries could be solar-powered or nuclear-powered, and they would still work perfectly well in old Ryobi tools.
37 years, pro contractor. My cuz was a dewalt rep for 10 years. That's all I used and got an endless supply of gear from him. After he left that job, I started buying Ryobi, because of battery cost, mostly. You can buy a green combo kit for less than a yellow battery. Ten years later and all I use is Ryobi for my cordless tools. They do the job and are basically, disposable. If you use high quality blades and bits, they are as good as anything else. For framing, I always go to my rigid 6 1/2 corded. Bright yellow power tools, on the jobsite, grow legs, faster than others. lol
Nick, I agree about the 6 1/2" Ridgid Fuego corded. Great little saw.
You're not wrong about the yellow tools disappearing, so many people use DeWalt it's almost impossible to find who took them
I used ryobi cordless tools professionally for over 20 years. Very affordable and works well on the job. And through out all that time I was not happy with there total performance, but they refuse to break and always got the job done. I am also tired of all the plastic parts in the wrong places. I am now looking to upgrade all my cordless to Milwaukee. My co workers swear by them.
My dad kept his Ryobi cordless since the 80s or 90s.
I just switched from Ryobi to Milwaukee... not sure I'm happy with the decision. Honestly I only prefer 2 of the Milwaukees... angle grinder and circular saw. But I dont have the Ryobi 7 1/4" Brushless.... so Im thinking of buying one and if it does well... selling my Milwaukees. I have the 6 1/2 regular. The brushless is supposed to be 40% more powerful? that should be good enough.
@@WarPigstheHun My dad has tons of the old blue ones... only ever seen 1 fail. I was leaning all my body weight trying to force a stripped out bit head to drill a long screw and I actually snapped the shaft of the drill right off
Buy dewalt
After 6 years of use of my makita corded on the jobsite I’ve tried out this product and for all you pros make sure you get 2 9.0 ah batteries if you are planning to work till the sun sets just in case
Not in the trades, just got dome rentals that I work on. Got that brushless set for $300... so far they have been excellent. Super impressed. If they last a year I'll be impressed. The screw guns and drills have plenty of power too. Best to ya
Thanks so much for going through the saw. I just bought a 5 1/2" Blade Circular Saw today. They are selling the battery combo and get a tool free at Home Depot here. I'm a newbie so jumped on it lol. Thanks again for covering the saw.
I use it. I purchased one online and after getting it home saw it was right handed. My fault. I got another one left handed for $50 at the flea market! Works great. (I am right handed but much prefer a left handed saw)
I'm left handed; but much prefer a right side blade. Go figure.
Bought it! Glad I watched this video. Amazon selling the “P508” for $10 more than this one. Got a better saw at a better price! Thank you!
Getting one this Spring! Once I put a 40 tooth Diablo blade on it, it will handle everything I throw it’s way.
why buy quality blades and put them on cheap tools? drills and drivers are one thing but a saw is a precision tool
@@Adam-uo2mc I have a Ryobi saw and I beat the piss out of it. I love it.
@@Adam-uo2mc just because Ryobi are less expensive than Milwaukee or DeWalt, doesn’t mean they’re absolutely junk. They can get the job done most of the time and they’re improving. Milwaukee cordless used to be a joke...
@@colbywood8113 Some of Ryobi tools are great , I have a few my self. What I was commenting on was more about this particular saw.
Milwaukee owns ryobi.
Oh wow this solves all the complaints I have about the previous brushless saw. Right side blade and a dust port! The previous one being left side and without a dust port is a huge pain!
Wait, why should it not be sold at home Depot?
Yes I was waiting for the answer to the question also why should it not be sold at home Depot
@@davidfrishcosy6158 I've noticed this channel consistently puts up click baity video titles. It is what it is. Gets me to click everytime so.. lol
Well, my understanding that since he doesn’t think its a tool on the pro level and more on a diy level, that it shouldn’t be sold at Home Depot since they consider more of a pro store. At least what my guess is
It clickbait lol. he don’t need to clickbait me cuz i watch all the videos but i guess it helps the channel lol.
So you watch the video!
With the ryobi hp line growing how long will rigid be around? Is tti looking to cut rigid? Besides the warranty what category does the ryobi hp tools not compete directly with rigid. Then with price point????
What would you recommended battery size for this saw?
I like the fact that the blade is on the right side making it more user friendly for right handed people like me! I can hold a 2x4 and guide with my left hand so that I can trim off the right side square without having to put my work on a table making my work more efficient!!! This I cannot do with the old one I have and hate!!! It is long overdue! Now I just need to get my wife's permission to buy another saw!
I don't know Vince, not quite feeling it on this one. I have the model 508, that got me through for a good year and never had it bog down like I just heard this one do. Even in wet wood. Plus, the 508 is a lefty and has a steel bevel adjustment. Sometimes a faster rpm (only 300) doesn't equal cutting torque. Maybe a TTR is needed between these two. See exactly what the improvements are with these HP tools compared to there regular brushless tools with HP batteries. 👍
BTW, loving the Milwaukee rear handle now.
I would love to see a TTR between old models vs new releases of the same brands. That could save people alot money if upgrading wouldn't give a big improvement in performance.
I'm new to the channel first of all. I have thoroughly enjoyed videos and commentary. I like to know BS approach. And I really appreciate the community and their thoughts on different products and their experience. By no means in my professional and I definitely fall into the homeowner category but some of my projects would teeter on pro consumer needs sometimes. And this community has definitely helped me make good decisions on quality products for prices and my needs thanks everyone
If you like to get good stuff 1st try, check out Project Farm. The man test multiple items side by side. Like the outcome or not, he does a great job.
Question....Just got this saw, installed blade and when I try to spin blade by hand,it seems the spindle lock is not fully released. Any ideas?
*_If you really want my help... tag us in a short @vcgconstruction so I can see what you're talking about!_*
I have both the Ryobi and Milwaukee. I do framing and carpentry. All types of cuts on 2x's and Ply,, etc..I like that the Ryobi is 7k RPM vs M18 5k.
This one does seems to cut smoother quicker and definitely lighter. Also half the cost I believe.
The Ryobi is 4300 rpms, it comes with a blade rated at 7000 rpms max!
Ryobi surprises me every time. I’m more the diy type guy. I don’t trust them for drills but I picked up a circular saw last year, the blades on the left hand side, which I thought would be weird, but as a righty, it’s actually better for seeing the blade on the cut
Ryobi has never failed me....the new HP+ batteries are top notch
I have ryobi at home and milwaukee for work. I reckon the ryobi would stand up just fine at work. Also. As we speak I have a milwaukee tool sent away for repair, that I have to wait for. With ryobi they just give you a brand new one straight away!
@@procrastinator1842 for less then the cost of a 12" dewalt sliding miter and stand, I picked up a 10" cordless ryobi sliding miter saw never opened with stand, new 1/4" HP impact, 6 bank charger, 4 batteries, cordless belt sander and 23 gage cordless finish nailer. I use them every day for work. Hell i still got the old blue ryobi drill and saw and they still run lol
U can get left or right
Their HP drills are good when you run an HP battery 4Ah or 6Ah. Not Milwaukee fuel level, but it's enough to be my work & home beater drill and keep on trucking. Mine is the 1/2" hammer drill, brushless motor & steel chuck. Model number PBLHM101.
I have the Ryobi 6-1/2 inch saw and I have to say I prefer the blade on opposite side now after using for a year. Generally I only need a 7-1/4 saw on bigger jobs and I use a corded model for that. Just prefer corded models for some tools as they are dirt cheap now and seem to be built better in some regards.
I have the smaller 150mm blade version adapted to take a 160mm blade (cos my company supplies those for free) BUT, you have to remove the blade guard & grind a tiny piece inside the blade housing! here`s a wee tip for you all, my centre bore is 10mm but most c/b`s will be 20mm for a blade that size, I simply got a 20mm washer, drilled the centre to 10mm and with a wee bit buffing required, squeezed it into the centre of the blade-it`s worked fine ever since &, I get free blades!
Mine cuts the plastic guard and now it barely retracts. I’m not sure if it’s just the specific one I was sold or if I’m doing something wrong but I already need a new one and it’s only been a week.
I've always liked the color. It reminds me of the construction transformormers from when I was a kid, constructicons...nice saw, thanks for the review. Gotta stick with Dewalt though for me and I'm a DIYer.
Devastator
Ahhhh... I had that. Mixmaster, Hook, Bonecrusher, Longhaul, Scrapper and Scavenger..... Bought it from Bradlees. Wish i still had them.
Ryobi the leader in innovative power tools in the world.
And? All manufacturers use plastic. I trust where Ryobi's engineers the use of their plastic.
I just wish that they put the blade on the left rather than on the right.
Thanks for the demonstration.
Plastic blade guard -- "Deal Breaker". I have the RIDGID Gen 5X 18V Brushless Circular Saw which also comes with the same clear plastic blade guard. I received it as a gift and had real concerns how long the guard would last and how available it was as a replacement part. I don't know that the composition of the plastic is, but it acts like transparent titanium. I've been slamming it down on concrete for a year now and it shows no signs of damage. It remains crystal clear and hasn't been abraded by saw dust and composite deck dust shooting through the guard. If your concerned.....don't be!
I generally get the impression many people think plastic is plastic, but just like metal there are numerous formulations and you can't tell how tough it is just looking at it.
ABS plastic is tough along with HDPE.
Just got my first power tool kit and I am so excited
Got this saw and really like it. Ryobi all day everyday!
I have the brushless 7 1/4 saw that preceded the one you tested. While it has good power, it is just to cheaply made. The stamped steel base is a real POS and the new one seems to have the same basic base. For what it costs, it should be much better! But I don't understand you remark, "should not be sold at home Depot". Where else would it be sold?
Exactly, that's my question too, why shouldn't it be sold at Home Depot? He should tell us why he doesn't think so especially since that's in his title statement.🤔
Hey Vince, I have to tell you I just cleaned my blade on my Ridgid made a cut on two boards clamped together and it was like a laser cutting though butter!!!!! thanks for the tip... five years plus and it cleaned up like a princess!
That is awesome!
I have a Makita corded circular saw and the small Ryobi cordless circular saw. For plywood and 2x4, I prefer the Ryobi, it's lighter and easier to maneuver. I did change the blade for a Diablo. If I have a lot of ripping to do, and I have time to mess with the box, the cord and the extension cord, I use the Makita, but for drawers, cabinets and quick stuff, I much prefer the Ryobi. It has it's own slot in my work bench, and it's quick to use. Pew Pew!
It seems that ryobi is a good company now from all of your reviews. I will probably buy some of their products
I'm switching to milwaukee but have used ryobi for over 5 years and they haven't failed me yet.
Videos like this I just want you all to lower the volume on the cuts so your voice can be heard. Other reviewers had some issue with the dust spread, didn't have a square blade, and lower power than the new Craftsman. Thoughts?
out of heavy construction. i make jewelry boxes and what not nowadays. mine cuts rough slab.. hardwoods of course. hickory, walnut, purple heart et al. it does a fine job at it.
$2 from Chaka Gillis says "Ryobi is trash except for extremely light home use!" But I kid. 🤣 I like Ryobi. I just won't depend on them out in the middle of nowhere without better options. Thank you, Vince, and God bless #theverycoolgang!😁👍✌
Its may 12th 2021 and i cant believe the wealth of this man to just cut wood like this.
On my third Ryobi brushless circular saw.first one lasted about three years before it died.the last two have both stop working in four months.taking it back, will get new hp version.hopefully it will last a year.
I’m all about extra clean this industry is all about professional work if your work at the end is not clean bro go work in the kitchen love and respect for all your tools review and all that work it takes to share it with us thanks
Though I have some experience in carpentry work I would probably fall more into the DIY category but I would still spend a bit more for a better saw. Got an older Milwaukee M18 model and it had served me incredibly well. No regrets whatsoever.
I have both. And I actually prefer my Ryobi.
4:58 That sound is ASMR perfect.
@stevev2474
3 minutes ago
I just bought this saw and it works great...BUT...the exhaust for the saw-dust get restricted saw-dust comes out at first then gets clogged, this is a big problem with this saw. Cure that and the saw works great...which I did. If you look at where the dust comes out you will see that it's a tiny opening which make's the saw clog easily. I took my Dremel and made the opening bigger, I cut the metal guard up from the opening that was there to just under the screw boss that holds the plastic adapter. So that's two cuts up for the same width as the original opening then scored it across the two opening and broke the piece out. Now when the plastic adapter is installed you will see that now there is a larger opening for the dust to come out. Before when using tis saw dust would go all over the place, and when using a vacuum it would hardly get any of the saw-dust in the vacuum. Also when making long rip cuts with a lot of saw dust it would jam up the saw at times because the saw would clog with all the saw dust and jam the blade. Since the modification no more problem with this and the saw works great and now the vac does a great job in grabbing all of the dust. Even without the plastic adapter the dust can now exit properly. Ryobi should have caught this problem and fixed it.
New HP 40v tools incoming!
Found this at my local Home Depot!
RYOBI 40-Volt HP Lithium-Ion Cordless Earth Auger with 8 in. Bit and 4.0 Ah Battery and Charger Included.
Yes, 40 volt.
For much larger equipment, beyond being just a tool.
I just bought one of these mostly because I won't use it very much. I run a cabinet installation business and only do minor service on occasion. It will be nice to have a lightweight saw to carry into small jobs.
Old school journeyman carpenter here. Can't get behind these battery powered saws; they just don't seem to have the power or higher rpm necessary to give me a good clean cut. They also don't last as long as a corded model and really end up being an expensive proposition for cutting lumber. Ok, I spent 40 years using B&D Super Sawcats, so my attitude is to be expected . . . but if weight and convenience is a factor (and it's becoming that for my bad back), then Makita makes an 8 lb or so 10.5 amp corded circular saw that's VERY nice to work with, a very reasonable price . . . and it only needs a lighter 16 gauge extension cord to operate. I carry a 25 foot extension cord in my toolbox and have a gutsy saw that cuts well and will never run out of power.
Why'd they put the blade on the right??? That was a whole feature on the Ryobi Circular saw I have now, that the blade was on the Left which makes it easier to see where your going with the blade
I got it but I had to make changes to it by cutting part of the back end of the blade housing because it was obstructing the flow of dust from entering the Vacuum hose adapter.
Will the regular one+ batteries fit?
Need to do a performance comparison with the brushless 7 1/4 and the new HP. I have the old blue 5 1/4, the older 6 1/2, and the brushless 7 1/4. need to know if it's worth upgrading?
I do HVAC & I use Makita, my partner uses Ryobi and loves them. I agree they lack features i would happily pay extra for and get Makita i.e metal hardware, led light, much better Ebrake, auto-locking 45° bevel setting. But hey the Ryobis do get the job done, and thats what matters.
thanks for the review. have you had issues squaring the bevel to 90 degrees like others have said is an issue. thanks
Plenty good enough for the weekend warrior. Personally I’ll still pay extra for the perceived reliability of a Milwaukee/Makita/DeWalt for my jobs tho.
The green is pretty but my go to 6.5” Makita 18V brushless saw took a fall (thanks to a clumsy helper) off 3 story roof, into the sidewalk below before tumbling across the street into a parking lot... after a minor adjustment to re-true the shoe/blade to 90, I’m still using it a year plus later... there’s tough... and then there’s Makita.
Great video!! I’m not sure why you ask if it should be sold at Home Depot? Why do you say it should not be sold at Home Depot?
clickbait to get you to watch
@@enigma9789 yup. Totally fell for it
One advantage of plastic blade guard, easy to drill a hole and tie the guard back for situations where blade guard must remain back, like when cutting granite tile, as 1 example
He's right! It should be sold at Lowe's.
Perhaps, but the whole Ryobi line is exclusive to HD. It should be sold at Walmart.
I like the color too!! Impressive seems good for a homeowner but no skilsaw!
Ryobi, they work until they dont... I've burned up a couple of tools under moderate use but I haven't killed a battery yet, any word on how the batteries hold up over time
Ps i like ryobi just used my tools past thier duty cycle
I bought a Ryobi cordless pin nailer. At first, I loved it. But when it died after maybe 10 uses I remembered... don't buy crap tools. Buy once, cry once. Has served me well so far, other than... you know... the Ryobi.
That looks like 1000% improvement over the old 5 1/2 ? brushed model. I got mine in a kit years ago and it would eat more batteries than it would eat plywood 🤬 in fairness I think the smaller 2ah batteries were a big part of the problem.
Get the 9ah battery
I have the 5 1/2” brushed circular saw I got as part of a pack. I love that thing and use it all the time. The thought of an upgraded in every way including default blade (which project farm proved was an excellent as hell blade) makes me salivate tbh
Definitely on my wish list
I have become a Ryobi fan recently, and have 6 of their cordless tools, and the 10 inch sliding miter saw that seems, for me anyway to cut more accurately than my first miter saw that was a De Walt. non sliding.
I have had several contracts now using all Ryobi cordless power tools, most of them look like they have had the piss beat out of them but they all appeared to be chugging along just fine.
I have the older Brushless 7-1/4" circular saw and I would definitely get this mainly because of the dust pipe and because it seems to have more metal than plastic than its predecessor. Definitely would get it, and I would reccomend getting a diablo blade
Watch Workshop Addict's video review of this saw, the dust chute is pretty much useless, he hooked it up to a vacuum and the vacuum tank was almost completely empty. You might as well save your money and keep the old one.
Oof Ryobi stock going down after this one boys let’s go all in and send it to the moon!
Gotta post that on r/Wall Street bets
Already holding...because when you invest in TTI your investing in everything
Look at ryobi. Stepping up. Still cheap blade guard but i guess if your to weak to pick it up with a metal guard then. Ryobi circ saw is the one to get. Go with kobalt xtr. Loved the review though. You do a great job there Mr. Vince. Keep up the great content good sir.
It gets the job done! Maybe a nice upgrade would be a different blade. Great review! 👍🏻
Yep, I run a milwaukee blade on my ryobi 18v brushed saw, 👌
Way to break it down Vince 🔥 I like that color green too!😇
Go to AvE for a breakdown. This was more like him reading the project description.
Didn't realize Ryobi was Neon Green, thought it was yellow this whole time! Welp at least I can confirm I'm partially colorblind
I dont mean to be so offtopic but does someone know a tool to log back into an Instagram account?
I was stupid lost the account password. I love any tricks you can give me!
@Jadiel Carl instablaster =)
@Jonas Landyn i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and im trying it out now.
Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Very powerful tool at a low cost. Should not be sold at Home Depot ONLY !!!
I think it's good idea I used to five and a half and I've been using that on job sites all over
Milwaukee for drills and sawsall. Dewalt for circular saws, miter saws, table saws, and also for sawsall. Their saws all are actually better than milwaukee. Dewalt drills are very good but edge goes to team red. My affordable brand....porter cable hands down! Porter Cable framing nailer is awsome! Saws and other corded items are awsome buy for the buck. I LOVE MY PORTER CABLE heatgun. Someonr at work "borrows" without asking i get hostile quick...
I have heard ryobi was a good value. Alot of people speak highly of their value. I like the way the one you have sounds. Smooth motor....
I believe there are quite a few good power tools on the market these days...
On thing i feel compelled to say...
As much as i like Milwaukee their corded circular saws and nailguns are FREAKING GARBAGE!!! Dewalt rulesthe roost on those!😁😁😁
I've had this saw for a year now, I like it. Only wish is that the bottom plate was solid, not all holes,
This is Awsome circular saw good for the price
I have an old mag 77 that I use for heavy cutting anything smaller than that Ryobi works perfect for
Good video Vince @vcgconstruction