About squaring it: I discovered that on my saw at least, the fence was actually just hitting a small tab of plastic on the battery compartment. I was able to sand that tab down and it gave me the clearance to square the blade
This dude hates anything Ryobi puts out. What did you expect for this video? Bummer because for 99% of DIYers it works perfectly. Been using my brushless Ryobi tools for awhile and they are everything I need. Plus all the “ancillary” tools are a lot cheaper. Yes, comparing drills to drills the price isn’t much different, but compare finish nailers, shop vacs, weed whackers, etc and you will see where the big prices differences are.
@@outdawrzmuhn did you see the performance difference? How can I not be a bit negative? You want me to hold high a saw that underperformed for its price range?
@@WorkshopAddict I'm not sure it underperformed "for it's price range"... My local Lowes has the Craftsman without a battery for $199. Ryobi (the new one with the dust port, PBLCS300) for $139. Is the Craftsman worth 43% more? From this video, I don't think it is. I can buy the Ryobi and spend $60 on another battery, orbital sander, or a number of things. Craftsman's finish nail gun is $199. Ryobi is $99. I'm sure it's not twice as good. Now, I'll give everybody the drill/drivers as they normally aren't much different in price. However, 85% of the other Ryobi products are probably half the cost of competitors. "For the price range" they perform very well. I'm not sure where people are seeing that Ryobi is somehow creeping up in price to Milwaukee or Dewalt (aside from drills and impacts).
@@outdawrzmuhn Thats incredibly odd, since the Craftsman saw is normally on sale for $99 bucks and the normal price is $129. I can get Dewalt or Milwaukee for $199. See here - www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-V20-20-volt-Max-7-1-4-in-Brushless-Cordless-Circular-Saw-with-Brake-and-Aluminum-Shoe/1002101330 I am not here to argue with you. I am not brand loyal. I see and use a lot of tools and I give my honest opinions. Maybe my channel is not for you if you are a die hard Ryobi guy. I will tell you what is good and what is not. I am sure many tools work for many people, but when you want to know if something will hold up and work well, stop by here. There are a ton of people who sell their soul for $$ on UA-cam, not many honest ones.
Want to get the plate & blade square but you seemed to have bottomed out? Raise the plate just a little, by 1/16th of an inch to create a gap & give you just a little more room to adjust the bevel before you bottom out. Now you should be able to square the plate to the blade and lock your bevel adjustment. It might take an extra step to get it square but I don't use the bevel adjustment all that often anyways.
I feel this was a passive aggressive biased dissertation video. It seems like he kinda went out of his way to make it look worse than it was. You don't PUSH a saw like that. It looks like he cut the ahopvac hose so it barely had any suction... I would t be surprised if he replaced the screw with a shorter screw of the same diameter and thread. If it IS because of the body of the saw... I'm wondering if that plastic is thick enough to sand it down just that little bit.
I've seen other videos, and the saw dust extraction is not good at all. The square issue has been reported by many and is a known issue. I've seen other videos push the saw and have stopped it. Frankly, it's not a bad saw, but, corners have been cut it make it DIY budget friendly. It boils down to asking yourself a set of questions to see what's right for you.
@stevev2474 3 minutes ago I just bought this saw and it works great...BUT...if you watch where he cuts the heavier wood you will see 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.
Also the saw does do a perfect 90. If you look at the way he has the square laying across the foot you can see that the back part of the square is not resting on the foot, instead it tipped in to the saw housing which is giving him that false reading. All he has to do is press down on the back of the square so it stratal's the two parts of the foot and your square. I bought this saw and when I saw this video I checked mine and did the same thing then caught what I was doing wrong.
I used the 5 1/2” ryobi circular saw with the stock blade to break down 3/4” plywood and 2x4s before i knew anything about circular saw and to be honest I did okay. Now I know there’s much better quality out there but this doesn’t seem to be quite it for me unfortunately...
It seems like this is essentially the previous Brushless Circ Saw with a new upper blade guard and shoe. The one change they added that seems very nice is their addition of white print numbers where the previous mode was the same silver with stamped print that was borderline impossible to read in stock form but correctable with a paint pen / nail polish. To answer one of the last questions, my first upgrade on the prior model was taking off the "Shipping Blade" and dropping in a Diablo blade. The difference in cut quality and speed was night-and-day.
This one is all silver also. My lights may have made it look white. Sorry. I agree, a thin kerf Diablo blade would probably help. Issue is, how many actually do that? 5%?
I like to see Ryobi to remake or produce a version of cordless power hammer tool their popular 18V system. Ryobi had it in their rare 12V system way back years ago as shown by one of the YT video. Right now I use a SKILS 12V version of the same looking tool. I really want to have one based on Ryobi battery platforms.
Being able to cut square is why I invested in a Kreg Adaptive Cutting System and a Delta table saw. However, anything over 48" it's on the floor with a circular saw and guide rail. Very hard to get square and not too comfortable.
Excellent video as always!!! I currently step up to makita 36v. My previous one was a 7 1/4 Ridgid and my very first one was a 3 3/8 12 volt makita. I also have a hitachi 6 1/2 unpacked. I bought it because you guys did an amazing review of it. I have the feeling some day I will have a ton of tools I am not going to use it but since you recommend it I buy it smh. Saludos
I am just a home owner that does small projects as needed. I moved up to the 7.25 brushless saw several years ago when I got a free tool with buying 2 batteries. I have never checked it for square, but I will. Great demo. I don’t plan to move up to that saw till I wear this one I have now out. Any of my brushless tools have ran better on the larger size batteries. And any new tool buy now is brushless. I have several 6 amps batteries, lots of 3’s and 4’s. I have been retiring the 2 amps batteries and will not buy any more. I learn something each time I watch your demo videos.
Very good review Brian. I have the previous version Ryobi brushless that I got for free and it has the exact same problem with the shoe not being able to square up. I don't know if yours is like mine but to make matters worse the front of the shoe is ever so slightly out of square with the rear. It's not a big deal but also it ever so slightly throws off the angle on the scale - again, not a big deal. If I need better precision, (if there is such a thing with a skilsaw), I use my Makita. I do agree that the saw does have very good power in its class.
One thing these reviewers still keep missing is that these tools are targeted more to the DIYers and self do it people. They really aren't targeted to the Supremely high end professional people. I mean, look at the price you pay for Ryobi tools versus Dewalt or other over priced tools. Ryobi OnePlus tools are great for the price. For the cost of me buying a Full set of Ryobi OnePlus tools, I would only be able to afford half or less of the same type of Dewalt tools.
He always says that the ryobi stuff is DIYr grade and the cost of a lot if not most of the ryobi HP stuff is pretty much the cost of brushed Milwaukee tools. Like the HP recip saw is the same cost as the brushed Milwaukee
That new Ryobi brushless circular saw cost around $129.00 for the tool only. I'd rather get the Makita 5477NB (Corded) Hypoid Saw 15amp for $149.00 only. Or! perhaps I can get me a DeWalt corded circular saw DWE575SB 15amp 7-1/4" with Blade brake only cost $139 only but because of The Labor Day Sales events I can only get it for $126.00
@@WorkshopAddict $139 v $218 - Hardly the same priced saw... Today at Lowes the 7 1/4 Craftsaman with a 4 amp hour battery is $218. The 7 1/4 Ryobi at Home Depot with a 4 amp hour battery is $139
Little disappointing that you couldn't square up the blade but is 1 or 2 degrees going to matter framing - honestly no. I have both Milwaukee and Ryobi tools (quite a few of each). When I buy Milwaukee I expect a premium tool because I'm paying a PREMIUM price however if you ask me which is the better value I would tell you it is Ryobi. Ryobi gives you 85% of the Milwaukee for about 50% of the cost. What galls me most about the premium brands is the battery cost. I can justify paying more for the tool but there is no reason why a Milwaukee battery should cost twice (or maybe more) what a comparable Ryobi battery costs - none. That coupled with the battery platforms changing repeatedly and making my tools obsolete really pisses me off which is why I always buy Ryobi when I know the tool isn't going to be something I use every day. Just cannot justify the big name brands.
Right, for most, as I said, it might not matter. Some woodworkers buy Ryobi tools like this as they do not use them much and it might matter to them. All the "flaws" I pointed out might matter to some and might not to others. That's is why I hope people watch the full video to hear me out and make their choice.
Maybe there was a faulty initial batch because I just bought one that has no problem at all. There's enough angle to correct verticallity of the blade on either side, and the board/shoe whatever you call it is parallel to the blade. Plus : -Seems to cut good enough for the DIYer that I am -Much less noisy than the wired saw of my dad Minus : -hex key is a nice idea but not so great as it's quite short, a real hex key is much better -height adjustment is not much readable
Great tutorial and an earnest review. Respectfully, please invest in a rip-fence (attaches to the screw anchors on the front of the shoe) and plant your left hand on the dorsal grip; your fingers will thank you. I enjoyed your review and it helped me reach a decision about this tool. -Robert D construction pro for 24 years.
To anyone looking to get into Ryobi tools. There are uses for the 2amp batteries. Plenty, in fact. Lol, just NOT when it comes to wood cutting. Yea, it works, sure, but you'll be far happier with the 4amp or higher.
Thanks for the great video. I was hoping to see in your video where to find the screw that is used to attach the vacuum attachment. I see a reference to screw B on page 13 in the manual but I didn't find one in the box. But, after seeing your review and how the vacuum attachment does not work too well anyway I guess it is a moot point. I will continue to wear my dusk mask.
This was foolish.when checking your saw for being square always make a cut then put your square on ur cut to check.reason for this is because new tech an new metals allow a lighter tool so most of the time the shape the saw is it when sitting an when it's spinning 4.000 rpm causing blades to flex or str8 n out so FYI make a cut first then adjust from there
I’m a homegamer that uses Black and Decker 20V brushed tools. The circ saw is a 5.5” blade-left model with a brushed motor. This doesn’t look to be a big enough upgrade to replace it and that’s sad. I’ve been looking to upgrade my tools for a while now and so far, I’ve really wanted to go Ryobi but I’m just finding as much bad as good. I like the options but none of the options seem to do their job *well*, only adequately. Oh, my B&D circ saw is square lol
Unless Decker has gotten better, it can't compete. I had some 20v Decker, and it was weak compared to Ryobi. My saw has dust extraction with vacuum cleaner. These Ryobi saws don't struggle at all. The blade type matters. The red diablo blade is faster and smoother than the Ryobi blade. I'm picky about tools, and Ryobi is solid.
I'm not sure if the saw is worth the price you pay for it there saying pro grad 🤔 it needs to go back and work the bugs out . Hopefully it wasn't rushed to production.
I would like a side by side of the Craftsman circ v this Ryobi. Also a general brand comparison of Craftsman and Ryobi for the DIYer and Homeowner would be great as well.
How does this saw compare to the ryobi Cordless 165mm Circular Saw R18CS-0 ?? I have this saw and finding it lacking in power, is the bushless worth the high price upgrade?
Ok i wanna know who rips full depth with a cordless saw for that you use a table saw not a battery power 7 1/4" saws ive been in construction for over 25 years I have all brands of tools I do not have this saw I have Milwaukee but I do not try to rip a 12×12 must be a Canada thing ever heard of a ban saw i just don't see the purpose of a full depth 12 foot cut.
just took mine back to Home Depot. I even got it for free with my 18ga Ryobi HP brad nailer and I STILL couldn't keep it lol I got the Ryobi HP Jigsaw instead, at least you had some nice things to say about that tool. I want a blade left 6-1/2 saw anyway. You have anything good to say about this saw's little cousin?
@@WorkshopAddict For the saw dust vacuum test, you should’ve pre-vacuumed the plywood before starting a new cut with the Bosch connected to the Ryobi. That way you can say it’s the saw that’s kicking up dust in your face and not just the left over dust from previous cuts. NBC The more you know. 🌈
@@WorkshopAddict which brand(s) are cheaper that can do more? I'm trying to decide which battery brand to invest into and I'm leaning towards Ryobi because of the massive lineup of tools they have and also because they have tool options not offered by other companies.
The Worxsaw has a lot of power to get the job done and it was much cheaper than other 4.5 inch saws I looked at. The depth setting Works great ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxjpBI8OOeUXib_iT7UomCrQ-uauwZJ62c to cut through the top piece of wood without cutting the bottom one. It is heavier than I anticipated but that is the price you pay for power (more power-bigger motor). My next purchase is to get a set of 4.5" blades for it, so I can cut other materials with it. If you are cutting across large pieces of wood and want the line to be straight I would suggest getting a locking rip fence that clamps down to the piece of wood and running the saw along it. Great little saw!
I have this saw with the 2amp batteries that came with it. I cut 3/4 inch material. The battery lasted through 1 1/2 full length cut. Is this normal. And yes the batteries was fully charged.
Hi Brian! If you ever give up your ‘Day Job,’ you could be a Tool Reviewer. 😀 Wait, you already are! Seriously, another thorough review. It seems this is a solid enough saw, beset with some poor QC, and quirky design engineering. I like you saying, “ I’m a trigger snob!” Well, I’m a baseplate and bevel snob I guess? It seems only Milwaukee and Makita ship their saws with them set at ‘Zero,’ and flat and true baseplates! As I communicated with you about the new brushless 6&12 DeWalt, neither was so. I’m not against DeWalt either. I just don’t understand how hard it can be to make a strong and true baseplate? A point of reference: I use a Sharpie fine point Marker, and put a dot on the blade, and check it for Zero, As you did with the square, and for runout, at the front and back. Using the different batteries was great. 👍 This would be a good solid saw for a DIY’er, if the price was right. NOT @ $129 😳 I think there are better choices out there. Thanks 👍👍👍👍👍😁✌🏻🇺🇸
@@WorkshopAddict I wish you luck Brian! First thing I’d check is that baseplate, and how true it is to the blade, and the run out. What am I saying, you KNOW what you’re doing! I’ll shut up now! Peace! 🤦♂️ 😁👍👍👍✌🏻🇺🇸
I know a circular saw isn't a precision tool but there is no excuse for the blade not to be able to get perfect 90 degress to the base. Also hate when the base plate edges are not parallel to the blade. The new Ryobi tools seem very decent, they just need to start going on sale. When you can get Dewalt and Milwaukee tools on sale for Ryobi's MSRP prices nobody is going to buy them.
While many DIY guys would not "need" a square cut, most would prefer it. Move above a DIY guy and they will demand a 90. I agree, this is more expensive than the Craftsman Brushless that is a Dewalt copy.
I have never taken a square to a blade sooo now I wonder who does that regularly? I now have some cause to believe that the whole world may be just slightly shy of square. Sure would explain the walls in every house I’ve lived in .... hmmmm So, yeah
Ryobi has great deals on there tools like ryobi day or Black Friday but no matter the look to me it will always be a diy tool I never like there circular saws but if it cuts material that is what matters but I think they have come a long way but still need to work on some kinks first there some diy tools that have a perfect square Aline like he states in the video ryobi does not but other brands do some of them.
Seeing this against the Craftsman with the same blade would be a great comparison. Personally I like their older model saw better. But I also don't use these to make a living. If that were the case it would be a no go but for my needs (small around the house and yard projects) the older model works well enough for me. Excellent video.
I have the older left blade model and I like it for what it it.Ryobi battery placement makes the saw balance well.This is a basically a cross cut saw.It will rip but slowly.Nice for small jobs but it is limited.Wear a dust mask because this saw is dirty.
One big plus Brian about that saw is the placement of the battery it makes the saw much more compact than having the battery outside the saw I they in my humble opinion milwaukee should try adapt that kind of design.
I can see what you are saying on that. If you stay 4Ah and below, it tucks in nicely. You cannot use a speed square for a guide at full depth as the motor and battery will hit it.
Just a point, on other videos they used a shop vacuum with the correct diameter hose and it pulls the dust up just fine. But besides that you do a excellent job on your videos all but one where you pushed the tools beyond what they were made.
Wow the dust just goes everywhere. I'm not familiar with circular saw (really started to equip myself last year) but I'm under the impression it's not good for dust control compared to others. Got that saw at ~80$ to replace my P507 and thinking to return it. I'm a light DIY user and don't think it's worth the upgrade.
Quick Question: Did you happen to try using the Vac dust collector without connecting to a Vac? I was wondering if it would help in moving the cutting spoils away from you and the work material (shooting it back). It looks like the blade guard needs some attention by Ryobi in moving the dust out of the way. I would like to move up, but I am too far invested in the Ryobi battery sphere and for the most part, I am pretty happy with the price/performance.
That's a possibility... patents.google.com/patent/US20200290138A1/en I'd recommend they fix the blade alignment and dust port blockage before they do, however...
@@evolvep2747 Credit goes to "Doresoom Tool Reviews"... He often looks up patents by the various tool manufacturers to try to figure out what they may be coming out with next...
I'm looking at one of these now. I'm currently on my third Ryobi 5 1/2" circular saw. My first was a 14.4 volt NiCad saw. It was fine for light work, but battery life was fairly short. The second was an 18 volt NiCad saw. Much more power and better battery life. My third is an 18 volt Lithium with laser. More power still and much, much better battery life with the 4ah battery. All three still work, but 14.4v batteries aren't easy to find. The Lithium batteries work fine on my older 18v saw, but I really like the laser on the newer saw. I'd just like a little more capacity. I have a couple of corded saws should I have the need. I just prefer cordless when I can get it. I have a few 2ah and a few 4ah batteries. I use the 2ah batteries with my drills and my 1/4" impact driver. I save the bigger batteries with the saws.
Your amperage battery turns the same speed. Whether you have a regular or 6 amp. It is the length of time the battery lasts. 1.5 or 6 amp all turns the same speed. Difference is 1/2 h vs. 1 1/2 hour. I've owned a couple dozen batteries. 4 skillsaws, 2 reciprocating saws 4 impact drivers, 3 drills, 2 grinders and a just got a cordless jigsaw. I've had these since 2006 with a crew. Whatever saw you get get lithium batteries. Last longer. If you already own the tools stay with what you have. I'm a renovator and contractor. If you are going to buy cordless tools for home or business. Price and budget dictates everything. Look at tools that can be bought afterwards. I've had cordless tools 40 years ago. Any companies tools are better than those tools. Especially batteries. Choose wisely.
Not true. The smaller batteries drop in voltage and amps when a large load is pulled. The larger batteries will hold a higher voltage and push more amps, thus providing more power.
@@WorkshopAddict you are 100% right. The other day i used my brushed ryobi hammer drill to drill out a 4" hole with a hole saw to install the pipe for a toilet. I had a fully charged 1.5 ah in it and it kept stalling out so i put a 4 ah i it and it did not stall out 1 time. Some people think they know more than everyone but you are 100% right. Keep up the great videos!!!
Thanks for making this video. I bought a Ryobi saw on Black Friday deals and I have the same problem with the 90 degree cut. My saw also keeps binding when trying to cut a straight line. Because I now use the saw for limited cuts I did not return it but it seems to be a factory machining error. I would not buy another one though because of this and I would just go with a Higher Brand.
The Ryobi compact HP lineup and now this saw have convinced me the "core" Ryobi tools lineup (impact, drill, circ saw, Sawzall) even for a more casual home user, is just not a good investment. There are so many good deals on Makita, Ridgid, DeWalt and Milwaukee kits that run all the time at Home Depot (stacking sale/clearance prices with "maximum return value" free battery promos in particular). If you are not in a rush you can pick up higher quality tools and batteries for a similar or lower price to the Ryobi, without the confusing myriad of HP vs Lithium/Lithium+ batteries required to extract maximum performance from many of their tools. Honestly I think this is by design, Ryobi has been shoehorned into a specific price/performance category by TTI to avoid grabbing market share from Ridgid and Milwaukee. The problem is that the most competitively priced battery powered tools tend to be the starter kits that include the most frequently used and performance critical tools... and if you follow promo cycles at Home Depot, Ryobi stuff doesn't compete well price wise vs the contractor grade stuff when they go on sale. The only reason to go Ryobi in that category is for a single battery platform, however since they have grossly outdated battery tech compared to everyone else and the packs are typically not that much cheaper. After going from 2 x 6 bay Ryobi chargers to one 6 bay Ryobi and 2 x dual Makita fast charge stations, I can't say I lost much in the way of wall space but gained much better performing and and higher quality tools in critical performance areas by adding some Makita 18v to my shop. So far I've swapped my gutless and heavy Ryobi brushless impact + drill to the Makita 18v subcompact models, and the last generation brushless circ saw to a Makita 36v (dual battery) rear handle model. The Sawzall and angle grinder are likely next. I'll keep the Ryobi brad nailer/stapler, solder station, palm router, rotary tool station, heat gun, lights, propane heater, Bluetooth radio/charger and hot glue gun. The HP batteries I do have will still be useful with their OPE (chainsaw, weed whip and blower) but beyond that I don't see myself buying more Ryobi products outside of their interesting convenience / occasional use categories.
Thanks for the great video. I'll never buy that saw knowing that the blade can not be set to 90 degrees. No excuse. I have an older corded Ryobi circular saw that I've had for years but it has the same problem. Time to move on to a higher quality platform.
It's the same as the previous. The only new feature is the tracksaw guide slot in the shoe. The stamped shoe plus the slow speed deflects and the cut veers off in ply thicker than 1/2". OK on 2x lumber.
Great video once again showing the difference batteries can make. I'm a little disappointed that Ryobi released this saw as it's Flagship when truthfully it's just a mediocre saw that could use quite a bit of improvement. Come Ryobi....you can do better.
I had the previous model brushless 7 1/4" saw ,it was gutless so I sold it ,I am not sure if this one is much better ,cheers for the review Brian . C'mon Ryobi pick up your game there's a market for a reasonable priced saw,
Something for buyers to consider, with any electric powered tool, "Amp hour" measures battery capacity - the amount of juice stored in the battery. The "HP" is a mark of battery performance. That likely marks the discharge rate of the battery. So, the higher the amp hour, the longer it will last. The higher the discharge rate (HP), the stronger the battery will be in use.
I put a Diablo blade on it right away on mine and it makes a big difference Ryobi accessories are really bad but the tools are pretty good
About squaring it: I discovered that on my saw at least, the fence was actually just hitting a small tab of plastic on the battery compartment. I was able to sand that tab down and it gave me the clearance to square the blade
I don't like where the blade is on the right side of the motor. I prefer their previous design.
This is a sort of a track saw and blades on track saws are on the right
Yeah same here!!! I'm a Left Handed Guy but I prefer the 1st Version of Brushless Ryobi circular saw. These type of saw is a Side Winder
This dude hates anything Ryobi puts out. What did you expect for this video?
Bummer because for 99% of DIYers it works perfectly. Been using my brushless Ryobi tools for awhile and they are everything I need. Plus all the “ancillary” tools are a lot cheaper. Yes, comparing drills to drills the price isn’t much different, but compare finish nailers, shop vacs, weed whackers, etc and you will see where the big prices differences are.
This dude just sets honest expectations and does not hype. Watch this and be mind blown. ua-cam.com/video/369PlUG-dQ4/v-deo.html
@@WorkshopAddict mind blown regarding what? Still only negative comments on the Ryobi.
@@outdawrzmuhn did you see the performance difference? How can I not be a bit negative? You want me to hold high a saw that underperformed for its price range?
@@WorkshopAddict I'm not sure it underperformed "for it's price range"... My local Lowes has the Craftsman without a battery for $199. Ryobi (the new one with the dust port, PBLCS300) for $139. Is the Craftsman worth 43% more? From this video, I don't think it is. I can buy the Ryobi and spend $60 on another battery, orbital sander, or a number of things. Craftsman's finish nail gun is $199. Ryobi is $99. I'm sure it's not twice as good. Now, I'll give everybody the drill/drivers as they normally aren't much different in price. However, 85% of the other Ryobi products are probably half the cost of competitors. "For the price range" they perform very well. I'm not sure where people are seeing that Ryobi is somehow creeping up in price to Milwaukee or Dewalt (aside from drills and impacts).
@@outdawrzmuhn Thats incredibly odd, since the Craftsman saw is normally on sale for $99 bucks and the normal price is $129. I can get Dewalt or Milwaukee for $199. See here - www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-V20-20-volt-Max-7-1-4-in-Brushless-Cordless-Circular-Saw-with-Brake-and-Aluminum-Shoe/1002101330
I am not here to argue with you. I am not brand loyal. I see and use a lot of tools and I give my honest opinions. Maybe my channel is not for you if you are a die hard Ryobi guy. I will tell you what is good and what is not. I am sure many tools work for many people, but when you want to know if something will hold up and work well, stop by here. There are a ton of people who sell their soul for $$ on UA-cam, not many honest ones.
Good video but try to use left hand on top handle never place it below it isnt safe.
I noticed that too. That front hand hold is not just for decoration!
Want to get the plate & blade square but you seemed to have bottomed out?
Raise the plate just a little, by 1/16th of an inch to create a gap & give you just a little more room to adjust the bevel before you bottom out. Now you should be able to square the plate to the blade and lock your bevel adjustment. It might take an extra step to get it square but I don't use the bevel adjustment all that often anyways.
I feel this was a passive aggressive biased dissertation video. It seems like he kinda went out of his way to make it look worse than it was. You don't PUSH a saw like that. It looks like he cut the ahopvac hose so it barely had any suction... I would t be surprised if he replaced the screw with a shorter screw of the same diameter and thread.
If it IS because of the body of the saw... I'm wondering if that plastic is thick enough to sand it down just that little bit.
I've seen other videos, and the saw dust extraction is not good at all. The square issue has been reported by many and is a known issue. I've seen other videos push the saw and have stopped it. Frankly, it's not a bad saw, but, corners have been cut it make it DIY budget friendly. It boils down to asking yourself a set of questions to see what's right for you.
@stevev2474
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I just bought this saw and it works great...BUT...if you watch where he cuts the heavier wood you will see 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.
I saw this type of Ryobi like seeing a homelite 7" corded.
I know it's the same but this is really the same as using a lower quality than before.
Also the saw does do a perfect 90. If you look at the way he has the square laying across the foot you can see that the back part of the square is not resting on the foot, instead it tipped in to the saw housing which is giving him that false reading. All he has to do is press down on the back of the square so it stratal's the two parts of the foot and your square. I bought this saw and when I saw this video I checked mine and did the same thing then caught what I was doing wrong.
I used the 5 1/2” ryobi circular saw with the stock blade to break down 3/4” plywood and 2x4s before i knew anything about circular saw and to be honest I did okay. Now I know there’s much better quality out there but this doesn’t seem to be quite it for me unfortunately...
It seems like this is essentially the previous Brushless Circ Saw with a new upper blade guard and shoe. The one change they added that seems very nice is their addition of white print numbers where the previous mode was the same silver with stamped print that was borderline impossible to read in stock form but correctable with a paint pen / nail polish.
To answer one of the last questions, my first upgrade on the prior model was taking off the "Shipping Blade" and dropping in a Diablo blade. The difference in cut quality and speed was night-and-day.
This one is all silver also. My lights may have made it look white. Sorry. I agree, a thin kerf Diablo blade would probably help. Issue is, how many actually do that? 5%?
Yup, it seems like Ryobi is more or less just rebranding their old brushless tools to with the HP moniker.
It has a higher rpm motor
Come on Ryobi, put your heart ❤️ in this circular saw and do it 100%.
What would be great is if it came with a guide because I have the old one and I ordered a Ryobi guide and it wouldn't work
I like to see Ryobi to remake or produce a version of cordless power hammer tool their popular 18V system.
Ryobi had it in their rare 12V system way back years ago as shown by one of the YT video.
Right now I use a SKILS 12V version of the same looking tool.
I really want to have one based on Ryobi battery platforms.
Being able to cut square is why I invested in a Kreg Adaptive Cutting System and a Delta table saw. However, anything over 48" it's on the floor with a circular saw and guide rail. Very hard to get square and not too comfortable.
Good advice: over 48 -cut it on the floor (on a few 2by sleepers, of course). Thanks for the word.👍
I like your videos man, please keep going I watch all of your videos
Excellent video as always!!!
I currently step up to makita 36v.
My previous one was a 7 1/4 Ridgid and my very first one was a 3 3/8 12 volt makita.
I also have a hitachi 6 1/2 unpacked. I bought it because you guys did an amazing review of it.
I have the feeling some day I will have a ton of tools I am not going to use it but since you recommend it I buy it smh.
Saludos
Yeah, there's a reason the big box stores call you "pro-sumers"... a sucker born every minute! 🤭
I am just a home owner that does small projects as needed. I moved up to the 7.25 brushless saw several years ago when I got a free tool with buying 2 batteries. I have never checked it for square, but I will. Great demo. I don’t plan to move up to that saw till I wear this one I have now out. Any of my brushless tools have ran better on the larger size batteries. And any new tool buy now is brushless. I have several 6 amps batteries, lots of 3’s and 4’s. I have been retiring the 2 amps batteries and will not buy any more. I learn something each time I watch your demo videos.
Thank you Tim!
Very good review Brian. I have the previous version Ryobi brushless that I got for free and it has the exact same problem with the shoe not being able to square up. I don't know if yours is like mine but to make matters worse the front of the shoe is ever so slightly out of square with the rear. It's not a big deal but also it ever so slightly throws off the angle on the scale - again, not a big deal. If I need better precision, (if there is such a thing with a skilsaw), I use my Makita. I do agree that the saw does have very good power in its class.
One thing these reviewers still keep missing is that these tools are targeted more to the DIYers and self do it people. They really aren't targeted to the Supremely high end professional people.
I mean, look at the price you pay for Ryobi tools versus Dewalt or other over priced tools.
Ryobi OnePlus tools are great for the price. For the cost of me buying a Full set of Ryobi OnePlus tools, I would only be able to afford half or less of the same type of Dewalt tools.
I do not think we are missing it. Watch my video on the Craftsman 20 volt saw vs the Ryobi. Same priced saw and the Craftsman was 100 times better.
He always says that the ryobi stuff is DIYr grade and the cost of a lot if not most of the ryobi HP stuff is pretty much the cost of brushed Milwaukee tools. Like the HP recip saw is the same cost as the brushed Milwaukee
That new Ryobi brushless circular saw cost around $129.00 for the tool only. I'd rather get the Makita 5477NB (Corded) Hypoid Saw 15amp for $149.00 only. Or! perhaps I can get me a DeWalt corded circular saw DWE575SB 15amp 7-1/4" with Blade brake only cost $139 only but because of The Labor Day Sales events I can only get it for $126.00
@@WorkshopAddict $139 v $218 - Hardly the same priced saw... Today at Lowes the 7 1/4 Craftsaman with a 4 amp hour battery is $218. The 7 1/4 Ryobi at Home Depot with a 4 amp hour battery is $139
I guess taking a flat file to the raised lip on the sole plate is in order.
Its going to take a lot. It is hitting in 3 places
it will void your warranty
Little disappointing that you couldn't square up the blade but is 1 or 2 degrees going to matter framing - honestly no. I have both Milwaukee and Ryobi tools (quite a few of each). When I buy Milwaukee I expect a premium tool because I'm paying a PREMIUM price however if you ask me which is the better value I would tell you it is Ryobi. Ryobi gives you 85% of the Milwaukee for about 50% of the cost. What galls me most about the premium brands is the battery cost. I can justify paying more for the tool but there is no reason why a Milwaukee battery should cost twice (or maybe more) what a comparable Ryobi battery costs - none. That coupled with the battery platforms changing repeatedly and making my tools obsolete really pisses me off which is why I always buy Ryobi when I know the tool isn't going to be something I use every day. Just cannot justify the big name brands.
Right, for most, as I said, it might not matter. Some woodworkers buy Ryobi tools like this as they do not use them much and it might matter to them. All the "flaws" I pointed out might matter to some and might not to others. That's is why I hope people watch the full video to hear me out and make their choice.
I would love a Craftsman vs ryobi video
Why didn't you adjust the depth of cut slightly to move the motor away from the base plate allowing you go get the blade perpendicular?
Hi used b my son's brushed ryobi was very impressed
I have their left model is this right handed model more impressive than the left handed 7 1/4
I find throwing a high quality blade on makes a world of difference to any saw. The blade that comes in the box is really average.
Maybe there was a faulty initial batch because I just bought one that has no problem at all. There's enough angle to correct verticallity of the blade on either side, and the board/shoe whatever you call it is parallel to the blade.
Plus :
-Seems to cut good enough for the DIYer that I am
-Much less noisy than the wired saw of my dad
Minus :
-hex key is a nice idea but not so great as it's quite short, a real hex key is much better
-height adjustment is not much readable
Great tutorial and an earnest review. Respectfully, please invest in a rip-fence (attaches to the screw anchors on the front of the shoe) and plant your left hand on the dorsal grip; your fingers will thank you. I enjoyed your review and it helped me reach a decision about this tool. -Robert D construction pro for 24 years.
To anyone looking to get into Ryobi tools. There are uses for the 2amp batteries. Plenty, in fact. Lol, just NOT when it comes to wood cutting. Yea, it works, sure, but you'll be far happier with the 4amp or higher.
Thanks for the great video. I was hoping to see in your video where to find the screw that is used to attach the vacuum attachment. I see a reference to screw B on page 13 in the manual but I didn't find one in the box. But, after seeing your review and how the vacuum attachment does not work too well anyway I guess it is a moot point. I will continue to wear my dusk mask.
This was foolish.when checking your saw for being square always make a cut then put your square on ur cut to check.reason for this is because new tech an new metals allow a lighter tool so most of the time the shape the saw is it when sitting an when it's spinning 4.000 rpm causing blades to flex or str8 n out so FYI make a cut first then adjust from there
I wouldn’t trust the blade construction, or the the blade installation. I’d readjust the blade prior to calling it off!
I’m a homegamer that uses Black and Decker 20V brushed tools. The circ saw is a 5.5” blade-left model with a brushed motor. This doesn’t look to be a big enough upgrade to replace it and that’s sad. I’ve been looking to upgrade my tools for a while now and so far, I’ve really wanted to go Ryobi but I’m just finding as much bad as good. I like the options but none of the options seem to do their job *well*, only adequately. Oh, my B&D circ saw is square lol
I have a video coming out tomorrow on the Ryobi Vs The Craftsman. You will want to see that.
Unless Decker has gotten better, it can't compete. I had some 20v Decker, and it was weak compared to Ryobi. My saw has dust extraction with vacuum cleaner. These Ryobi saws don't struggle at all. The blade type matters. The red diablo blade is faster and smoother than the Ryobi blade. I'm picky about tools, and Ryobi is solid.
Next, test with a Diablo. Good video 👍
I'm not sure if the saw is worth the price you pay for it there saying pro grad 🤔 it needs to go back and work the bugs out . Hopefully it wasn't rushed to production.
Can we start a petition for a Blade Left 7 1/4 sidewinder ?!?! Why does no one make one. Milwaukee Makita or dewalt. I don't care who. Just do it.
Metabo makes one. German Co. Sold at Lowes. I own one.
99% of people prefer blade right ,myself included , for to many reasons to list here .
I would like a side by side of the Craftsman circ v this Ryobi. Also a general brand comparison of Craftsman and Ryobi for the DIYer and Homeowner would be great as well.
I will happily do it. Did you watch my video on the Craftsman Brushless last week?
@@WorkshopAddict yes I did! I was impressed with it and the V20 platform for homeowner/diy use.
Great improvement from ryobi
Is the trigger break as good as Glock..j/k..
Excellent channel, but more ad interruptions than most.
UA-cam places them and I will work to back them down.
How does this saw compare to the ryobi Cordless 165mm Circular Saw R18CS-0 ?? I have this saw and finding it lacking in power, is the bushless worth the high price upgrade?
Ok i wanna know who rips full depth with a cordless saw for that you use a table saw not a battery power 7 1/4" saws ive been in construction for over 25 years I have all brands of tools I do not have this saw I have Milwaukee but I do not try to rip a 12×12 must be a Canada thing ever heard of a ban saw i just don't see the purpose of a full depth 12 foot cut.
just took mine back to Home Depot. I even got it for free with my 18ga Ryobi HP brad nailer and I STILL couldn't keep it lol
I got the Ryobi HP Jigsaw instead, at least you had some nice things to say about that tool. I want a blade left 6-1/2 saw anyway. You have anything good to say about this saw's little cousin?
Perhaps you can start comparing the old brushless tools to the news like the p508 against this one
Kenneth, I can put it in my backlog, but I have so many requests right now that I cannot fund everything.
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For the saw dust vacuum test, you should’ve pre-vacuumed the plywood before starting a new cut with the Bosch connected to the Ryobi. That way you can say it’s the saw that’s kicking up dust in your face and not just the left over dust from previous cuts. NBC The more you know. 🌈
Has Ryobi ever responded to why these saws are not square?
Great review.. Seems to me it's a no buy for this particular model
It depends on your needs. For me, I need more and can find more in a different brand for less money or I would pay just a hair more and get Milwaukee.
@@WorkshopAddict which brand(s) are cheaper that can do more? I'm trying to decide which battery brand to invest into and I'm leaning towards Ryobi because of the massive lineup of tools they have and also because they have tool options not offered by other companies.
The Worxsaw has a lot of power to get the job done and it was much cheaper than other 4.5 inch saws I looked at. The depth setting Works great ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxjpBI8OOeUXib_iT7UomCrQ-uauwZJ62c to cut through the top piece of wood without cutting the bottom one. It is heavier than I anticipated but that is the price you pay for power (more power-bigger motor). My next purchase is to get a set of 4.5" blades for it, so I can cut other materials with it. If you are cutting across large pieces of wood and want the line to be straight I would suggest getting a locking rip fence that clamps down to the piece of wood and running the saw along it. Great little saw!
I have this saw with the 2amp batteries that came with it. I cut 3/4 inch material. The battery lasted through 1 1/2 full length cut. Is this normal. And yes the batteries was fully charged.
Looking for something cordless to use with the Bora 100" saw guide until I can afford a Festool track saw system and TSO parallel and squaring guides.
what size is the vacuum attachment screw
Hi Brian! If you ever give up your ‘Day Job,’ you could be a Tool Reviewer. 😀 Wait, you already are! Seriously, another thorough review. It seems this is a solid enough saw, beset with some poor QC, and quirky design engineering. I like you saying, “ I’m a trigger snob!” Well, I’m a baseplate and bevel snob I guess? It seems only Milwaukee and Makita ship their saws with them set at ‘Zero,’ and flat and true baseplates! As I communicated with you about the new brushless 6&12 DeWalt, neither was so. I’m not against DeWalt either. I just don’t understand how hard it can be to make a strong and true baseplate? A point of reference: I use a Sharpie fine point Marker, and put a dot on the blade, and check it for Zero, As you did with the square, and for runout, at the front and back. Using the different batteries was great. 👍 This would be a good solid saw for a DIY’er, if the price was right. NOT @ $129 😳 I think there are better choices out there. Thanks 👍👍👍👍👍😁✌🏻🇺🇸
Dewalt saw still in shipping. We will see how mine turns out.
@@WorkshopAddict I wish you luck Brian! First thing I’d check is that baseplate, and how true it is to the blade, and the run out. What am I saying, you KNOW what you’re doing! I’ll shut up now! Peace! 🤦♂️ 😁👍👍👍✌🏻🇺🇸
What track does the groove on the shoe fit?
I know a circular saw isn't a precision tool but there is no excuse for the blade not to be able to get perfect 90 degress to the base. Also hate when the base plate edges are not parallel to the blade.
The new Ryobi tools seem very decent, they just need to start going on sale. When you can get Dewalt and Milwaukee tools on sale for Ryobi's MSRP prices nobody is going to buy them.
While many DIY guys would not "need" a square cut, most would prefer it. Move above a DIY guy and they will demand a 90. I agree, this is more expensive than the Craftsman Brushless that is a Dewalt copy.
@@WorkshopAddict can’t you just trip the metal housing a bit to get up closer to the plastic?
I have never taken a square to a blade sooo now I wonder who does that regularly? I now have some cause to believe that the whole world may be just slightly shy of square. Sure would explain the walls in every house I’ve lived in .... hmmmm So, yeah
I keep the 2s for my little lights etc. What's difference between right and left blade saws they have now? Is it blade size? Why right and left?
Ryobi has great deals on there tools like ryobi day or Black Friday but no matter the look to me it will always be a diy tool I never like there circular saws but if it cuts material that is what matters but I think they have come a long way but still need to work on some kinks first there some diy tools that have a perfect square Aline like he states in the video ryobi does not but other brands do some of them.
Seeing this against the Craftsman with the same blade would be a great comparison. Personally I like their older model saw better. But I also don't use these to make a living. If that were the case it would be a no go but for my needs (small around the house and yard projects) the older model works well enough for me. Excellent video.
I have the older left blade model and I like it for what it it.Ryobi battery placement makes the saw balance well.This is a basically a cross cut saw.It will rip but slowly.Nice for small jobs but it is limited.Wear a dust mask because this saw is dirty.
Why buy 1 hp battery @99.00 when you can get 2 no hp for @79.00 and get more cuts
I now had 3 riobi saw like this one, but switches on two them is bad have you any idea how can I get a replacement switch for them?
Do you have a review video on their newest brushless recip saw?
Yes, I blew it up. ua-cam.com/video/e5L0YJCDDCM/v-deo.html
Very poor design in the dust collection phase. No R & D put into these tools at all IMO!
One big plus Brian about that saw is the placement of the battery it makes the saw much more compact than having the battery outside the saw I they in my humble opinion milwaukee should try adapt that kind of design.
I can see what you are saying on that. If you stay 4Ah and below, it tucks in nicely. You cannot use a speed square for a guide at full depth as the motor and battery will hit it.
@@WorkshopAddict oh
Just a point, on other videos they used a shop vacuum with the correct diameter hose and it pulls the dust up just fine. But besides that you do a excellent job on your videos all but one where you pushed the tools beyond what they were made.
The base plate has a guide for what looks like a track. It seems that this saw is designed for dual purpose, circular and track.
... Also, I think you're right about the stamped shoe.
RCS18X or R18CS7? :P
All you had to do to square up blade was raise the shoe slightly off the motor duh
Wow the dust just goes everywhere. I'm not familiar with circular saw (really started to equip myself last year) but I'm under the impression it's not good for dust control compared to others. Got that saw at ~80$ to replace my P507 and thinking to return it. I'm a light DIY user and don't think it's worth the upgrade.
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Quick Question: Did you happen to try using the Vac dust collector without connecting to a Vac? I was wondering if it would help in moving the cutting spoils away from you and the work material (shooting it back). It looks like the blade guard needs some attention by Ryobi in moving the dust out of the way. I would like to move up, but I am too far invested in the Ryobi battery sphere and for the most part, I am pretty happy with the price/performance.
seems like the saw is track compatible.
They have something going on in the base, but I am not sure it helps the saw out for normal uses.
That's a possibility...
patents.google.com/patent/US20200290138A1/en
I'd recommend they fix the blade alignment and dust port blockage before they do, however...
@@ZeoCyberG wow thats a pretty good find 👍
@@evolvep2747 Credit goes to "Doresoom Tool Reviews"... He often looks up patents by the various tool manufacturers to try to figure out what they may be coming out with next...
I can't get the Arbor nut loose. I'm afraid I'm going to twist it off.
I'm looking at one of these now. I'm currently on my third Ryobi 5 1/2" circular saw. My first was a 14.4 volt NiCad saw. It was fine for light work, but battery life was fairly short. The second was an 18 volt NiCad saw. Much more power and better battery life. My third is an 18 volt Lithium with laser. More power still and much, much better battery life with the 4ah battery. All three still work, but 14.4v batteries aren't easy to find. The Lithium batteries work fine on my older 18v saw, but I really like the laser on the newer saw. I'd just like a little more capacity. I have a couple of corded saws should I have the need. I just prefer cordless when I can get it. I have a few 2ah and a few 4ah batteries. I use the 2ah batteries with my drills and my 1/4" impact driver. I save the bigger batteries with the saws.
Your amperage battery turns the same speed. Whether you have a regular or 6 amp. It is the length of time the battery lasts. 1.5 or 6 amp all turns the same speed. Difference is 1/2 h vs. 1 1/2 hour. I've owned a couple dozen batteries. 4 skillsaws, 2 reciprocating saws 4 impact drivers, 3 drills, 2 grinders and a just got a cordless jigsaw. I've had these since 2006 with a crew.
Whatever saw you get get lithium batteries. Last longer. If you already own the tools stay with what you have.
I'm a renovator and contractor. If you are going to buy cordless tools for home or business. Price and budget dictates everything. Look at tools that can be bought afterwards. I've had cordless tools 40 years ago. Any companies tools are better than those tools. Especially batteries.
Choose wisely.
Not true. The smaller batteries drop in voltage and amps when a large load is pulled. The larger batteries will hold a higher voltage and push more amps, thus providing more power.
@@WorkshopAddict you are 100% right. The other day i used my brushed ryobi hammer drill to drill out a 4" hole with a hole saw to install the pipe for a toilet. I had a fully charged 1.5 ah in it and it kept stalling out so i put a 4 ah i it and it did not stall out 1 time. Some people think they know more than everyone but you are 100% right. Keep up the great videos!!!
Thanks for making this video. I bought a Ryobi saw on Black Friday deals and I have the same problem with the 90 degree cut. My saw also keeps binding when trying to cut a straight line. Because I now use the saw for limited cuts I did not return it but it seems to be a factory machining error. I would not buy another one though because of this and I would just go with a Higher Brand.
It looks track compatible?
It does and I cannot find a Ryobi track for it.
Which corded model instead?
I was waiting for months and it was down to this and the Kobalt KXCS 124B-03. I'm glad I went with the Kobalt now.
The Ryobi compact HP lineup and now this saw have convinced me the "core" Ryobi tools lineup (impact, drill, circ saw, Sawzall) even for a more casual home user, is just not a good investment. There are so many good deals on Makita, Ridgid, DeWalt and Milwaukee kits that run all the time at Home Depot (stacking sale/clearance prices with "maximum return value" free battery promos in particular). If you are not in a rush you can pick up higher quality tools and batteries for a similar or lower price to the Ryobi, without the confusing myriad of HP vs Lithium/Lithium+ batteries required to extract maximum performance from many of their tools.
Honestly I think this is by design, Ryobi has been shoehorned into a specific price/performance category by TTI to avoid grabbing market share from Ridgid and Milwaukee. The problem is that the most competitively priced battery powered tools tend to be the starter kits that include the most frequently used and performance critical tools... and if you follow promo cycles at Home Depot, Ryobi stuff doesn't compete well price wise vs the contractor grade stuff when they go on sale. The only reason to go Ryobi in that category is for a single battery platform, however since they have grossly outdated battery tech compared to everyone else and the packs are typically not that much cheaper. After going from 2 x 6 bay Ryobi chargers to one 6 bay Ryobi and 2 x dual Makita fast charge stations, I can't say I lost much in the way of wall space but gained much better performing and and higher quality tools in critical performance areas by adding some Makita 18v to my shop.
So far I've swapped my gutless and heavy Ryobi brushless impact + drill to the Makita 18v subcompact models, and the last generation brushless circ saw to a Makita 36v (dual battery) rear handle model. The Sawzall and angle grinder are likely next. I'll keep the Ryobi brad nailer/stapler, solder station, palm router, rotary tool station, heat gun, lights, propane heater, Bluetooth radio/charger and hot glue gun. The HP batteries I do have will still be useful with their OPE (chainsaw, weed whip and blower) but beyond that I don't see myself buying more Ryobi products outside of their interesting convenience / occasional use categories.
Thanks for the great video. I'll never buy that saw knowing that the blade can not be set to 90 degrees. No excuse. I have an older corded Ryobi circular saw that I've had for years but it has the same problem. Time to move on to a higher quality platform.
It's the same as the previous. The only new feature is the tracksaw guide slot in the shoe. The stamped shoe plus the slow speed deflects and the cut veers off in ply thicker than 1/2". OK on 2x lumber.
Just like the old one but with pc friendly blade color lol
Great video once again showing the difference batteries can make. I'm a little disappointed that Ryobi released this saw as it's Flagship when truthfully it's just a mediocre saw that could use quite a bit of improvement. Come Ryobi....you can do better.
I really wanted to like this saw..... Wait no I didn't lol 🤦🏻♂️
I had the previous model brushless 7 1/4" saw ,it was gutless so I sold it ,I am not sure if this one is much better ,cheers for the review Brian . C'mon Ryobi pick up your game there's a market for a reasonable priced saw,
It was a good powered saw with the right battery.
They cut SO slow!!......Just got the Milwaukee and Day and Night faster......no contest.
Something for buyers to consider, with any electric powered tool, "Amp hour" measures battery capacity - the amount of juice stored in the battery. The "HP" is a mark of battery performance. That likely marks the discharge rate of the battery.
So, the higher the amp hour, the longer it will last. The higher the discharge rate (HP), the stronger the battery will be in use.