On the topic of generic Ryobi batteries: I volunteer at a local high school working with their theater program. I work with students to design and build sets for their plays and musicals. They use a lot of those same Ryobi drills and drivers. I bought them 6 new generic batteries and the same charger you use in this video. That was about 3 years ago, and the generic batteries are still going strong.
That stud-finder shrug is SO relatable. I have the exact same magnet one and it never lets me down whereas the laser ones let me down at least a little bit every single time
This is the moment, I realized I am, a tool snob 😢. We need a group. My dad is from a 3rd world country and does a decent job on pulling me back to earth. This is for all the people who don’t have that Dad.
I’m sure not all aftermarket batteries are bad on Amazon… but!!! The Milwaukee ones specifically have been known to catch on fire. I personally wouldn’t trust any aftermarket batteries. Ryobi batteries are pretty cheap to begin with… can usually catch them on sale around the holidays, especially around Father’s Day.
Quick tip: typically sanding discs wear out on the outside. You can take sanding discs and cut out triangles to use for your multi-tool. Also, 3m cubitron sand paper is 100x better than other brands.
I have an older Dewalt 14 volt drill. It was the first drill I ever bought. The batteries eventually crapped out and I couldn't get new ones from Dewalt (they don't even make a 14 volt tools anymore AFAIK). I worried I was going to have to scrap a working drill that could still be used as a backup or extra on smaller jobs. But I ended up buying generic batteries on Amazon and breathed new life into a perfectly usable tool.
I'm in the same camp, expensive tools are great if you're doing the same thing all the time, but when you're working on an entire house build the costs add up quick and cheap speciality tools can help you afford better materials and cut down time
I’m a diehard Milwaukee fan. The one bad thing is the price of batteries when you have almost all cordless tools. Started buying generic batteries and now every tool has its own battery. Some high draw ones even have one spare or spares laying around. Have compared original to generic and they last the same. Only some generics die instantly when they go low where the genuine ones slowly ramp down. For half or sometimes a quarter of the price, it’s definitely worth getting generic even if you get a bad one once in a while.
one thing you can do is when home depot is running a deal where you buy batteries and get a free tool. the price of the batteries they offer is usually the same price as the tool you are buying, so if its a tool you need, the batteries are basically free.
I got a crazy good deal on my Festool drywall sander, the original model was $300 refurbished last year. I think I paid like $600 refurbished for their autoclean dust extractor, but I have zero regrets because I cannot stand drywall dust
The problem with generic tool batteries is that typically the cells in them are extremely cheap. Some no-name brands also have poor build quality as they typically omit safety features. Lithium batteries that catch fire are no joke. That said, if you have a brand that you like then that's great.
I second this one. I've seen teardowns of the off brand batteries not only missing safety features but also straight up missing cells and blatantly lying about capacity. Of course, spending $50 for a 4Ah that's advertised as 6Ah is still cost savings, but the deception still gets me. I've also witnessed family members buying off brand Ryobi batteries and having them only work for a week or two before failing to charge again.
Yeah, I tried a bunch of Dewalt off brand battery, and they get hot pretty fast, drain fast and also die fast. Yeah, named Brand battery are expensive, but it's one area where you get what you pay for.
as a beginner, i bought one of the cheaper ($70, green light) X-Y axis laser levels thinking i could use them outdoors... during sunny days... working with pine framing lumber and posts... boy i was so wrong.. i could barely see the laser 🤣 i think even the red ones would be a bit hard to see too. so i had to either spray some dark grey paint or stick some dark blue painter's tape around or close to where the laser line was supposed to be so i can see. but yeah, indoors they're pretty useful and easy to set up.
Great list. I love how you don’t stick to the most expensive brand names. I’ve been loving me some harbor freight for years and now I get all my accessory blade stuff on Amazon too.
The tile snapper vs tile saw is so real! I soley used a tile wet saw to tile and entire shower surround. It was so messy and tedious and not super accurate. Years later I tiled a kitchen backsplash and my father in law lent me his tile snapper. The job went three times as fast and 1/4 of the mess. The wet saw has its place in a DIY tile job but the tile snapper is a cheaper tool that does the job better in many instances
Great video, I have most of these already but I do agree with your recommendations I couldn't tell for sure, but one tip for knee pads. Cross over the straps so they make an X behind your knee, they'll stay in place better.
Great video, thank you. I had no idea about the generic batteries! Just in time, I need a couple more! Appreciate your excitement and enthusiasm about DIY projects / tools
If you do a lot of LVP floors, I'd suggest a very inexpensive tool worth 10X what you paid for it for sure. "Contour Gauge" ++Peace Funk & Rock n' Roll 4 Your Soul My Friend++ 🤘😜🤘
Um I love you, how did I not know about generic batteries. I wait until black Fri and this year I got two 6ah batteries with the extra "plus" versions and on the best sale of the year still paid $140!
I use the generic batteries in the house on the vacuum, is nice to have some handy for light duty. I have personal experience where the guts have fallen out of the batteries when using an impact or oscillating tool. The plastic on the oem batteries is better and I've had them last 5+ years.
I have to argue that from experience, the traditional stud finder, or at least the one that I have is more reliable than the studbuddy. It was $20 from the depot of homes and has a "deep scan" function, which is great when scanning through hard surfaces like tiles. You can also mark the edges of studs with it, which is important. Great list overall though. Cheers.
You said you like that one tool is made in America but sang the praise most of the video of off brand cheapo stuff. I'm increasingly finding it's better to buy once cry once. Plus there's a high likelihood the employees are not treated as well at any place trying to provide the lowest price for something.
All great except the texture sprayer! It was a bad idea in the 80's, it's a bad idea now. We need to modify the buildings codes so that if anyone textures a wall, three things happen - 1) they pull the occupancy permit until it's removed 2) they sell the truck of the guy that sprayed it and donate the proceeds to a children's hospital 3) they declare the person requesting the texture legally incompetent to sign a contract. :)
On the topic of generic batteries for Ryobi. I've stopped buying them because I've had all three of mine get completely cooked when using them in my multi-tool, recip saw, and circular saw. I'd be using the tool, and then it would stop. All the indicator lights flash a few times and then it won't hold a charge and won't recharge. They lasted about a year and a half. I am not using brushless tools, so that may be a reason. Just my experience.🤷♂
The reason is poor build quality is hidden by texture. Vancouver carpenter does good skim coat jobs, but it takes a good amount of skills and work vs simple tape patch and paint. I would like to do a single smooth patch on a wall for a projector and I am pretty intimidated it will not come out flat.
Project Farm did knockoff vs legit battery comparisons. Whatever you are saving basically is how much you lose on the quality and capacity of the battery. Plus no warranty. Around the house, knockoffs are fine but if you ae going to ride the battery hard, might as well go with the genuine.
@ to say it’s 80% as good without testing is an odd assertion to make but I get your point. Nonetheless I’ve owned them as well and the project farm video showed me why I’d be better of not owning them.
I went to Home Depot to get a 6 piece roll lock for my die grinder it was $14, a quick check on ebay I was able to get the same thing with 46 pieces for $20. Go Figure! 😅
What size is your air compressor used to spray texture? Big compressors are expensive and for high volume uses, such as paint or texture sprayers, you will need one.
If you get a cheap Chinese laser level the tolerance will be so big that it can be useless for many applications. And the problem is, they can just lie about the specs so you never really know what you are going to get. So in my opinion they are good for hanging pictures and things that don't really need a lot of accuracy, maybe a quarter inch or so. But if you need a 8 inch or less you need to get a brand with a reputation
To be honest, after finishing renovating my house from top to bottom, the only place I put my money is good blade. For the circular saw, the table saw and the multitool. I bought cheap multitool blade, but they get dull super quick. I only buy Milwaukee and diablo Blades now. They last long and cut like hot knife
I gotta disagree on the batteries. In my experience (not Ryobi) I did try some off brand batteries and after only a little bit, I can use them in anything but low draw stuff like my fan or my work light. Anything else, drills, impact drives, sawzall, circular saw, I can’t use them. They simply don’t work at all. But they run the fan and the light ok, so I keep them just for that.
I've never had a good experience with generic batteries, other than having a backup for cheap. And I've never heard of anyone else saying they are just as good. That's just my experience for your reference.
The cells in those cheaper batteries are not as good as the name brand ones. I think Project Farm has a video about that. The Milwaukee ones I have work good in a drill or driver, but if I use them on anything that needs real power, like my circular saw or my vacuum, they go dead way faster. That being said, they are a great slur if you need some batteries for your drills to keep the name brand ones for the bigger tools
The batteries aren't really about the molds, they're about the cells. I bet the cells in the knockoffs aren't as good. Many tools it won't matter though. Depends on how much load there is. Could also potentially be a fire hazard if they're really sketchy. For batteries, I generally just wait for them to bundle it with a tool I want anyways. They do those kinds of deals all the time at home Depot.
i bought some “7ah” knock off Ryobi batteries from Temu a couple months ago. the Temu batteries were about 1/3 the weight of my authentic 6ah ryobi batteries and the ran my tools for less than my authentic 4ah batteries. The temu battery packs clearly had fewer cells and falsely rated the capacity higher.
I was gonna buy generic battery but I was worried about it blowing up or something. Hard to judge stuff based on reviews cuz so many fake reviews on Amazon now that’s not even related to the product. On this product has a 4.6 rating and read the reviews and somebody like oh I love this oven mitt
I don't have any generic Ryobi tool batteries because I've usually managed to get batteries with tools, so I've actually got an excess of Ryobi 18v batteries, but I have some generic Ryobi 40v batteries for my lawn equipment, and the generics last more than long enough to do the job and cost significantly less than the similar sized Ryobi named batteries.
Did not know you could get generic batteries for power tools. We have a battery powered chainsaw with the worst battery possible and I'm wondering now if we can get a no name brand. Seriously need to get knee pads, IDK why I still haven't done it. Its the main reason I haven't gotten around to redoing the silcone/caulk in the shower lol
I've tried the 40v robe ones also with a chainsaw and seedeater and they're worth having in my opinion! even if it's just a spare battery or two so that you don't have to wait while the name brand's recharging
My experience with the generic Ryobi batteries has NOT been positive. The generic died after a couple of months of use. Stopped charging. Not worth the hassle IMO. Ryobi batteries may be a bit more expensive, but I still have batteries from several years ago that are still going strong. Also, if it dies, your local Home Depot will always have them available.
Those generic no name batteries are notorious for catching fire and exploding. I'm sure there's some companies that make good ones but I'm not taking my chances
I don't use my jigsaw because the cuts are always awful. I've been considering buying better (more expensive) blades because I've convinced myself that my blades are the problem. you buying cheap blades in bulk from amazon makes me think its either my tool or me. which is fair, i guess. any tips?
A Few good recommends. Especially the tile snapper. But not the batteries. Bad bad bad. Lithium batteries are the #1 cause of household fires now. Those generics are not just cheaper because the name brands are ripping you off. Watch some tear down vids. Pay less get less. I am not willing to skimp on lithium. Too much fire danger. I want every bit of safety/quality technology the best brands can invent.
So i would be careful with generic batteries, they don't have the same safety features and from what i hear use cheaper quality cells and don't have the same quality control, ie they're probably not going to last anywhere near as long as the OEM batteries. We need a long term test/review comparing both, now that would be a cool video.
Cheap tape measures are not worth saving on. I've bought several and wasted more on them. I bought Milwaukees 25 foot and it has outlasted at the cheaper ones combined.
Had to wiki this The Anglo-Saxons, in some contexts simply called Saxons or the English, were a cultural group who spoke Old English and inhabited much of what is now England and south-eastern Scotland in the Early Middle Ages. They traced their origins to Germanic settlers who became one of the most important cultural groups in Britain by the 5th century. The Anglo-Saxon period in Britain is considered to have started by about 450 and ended in 1066, with the Norman Conquest.[1] Although the details of their early settlement and political development are not clear, by the 8th century a single Anglo-Saxon cultural identity which was generally called Englisc had developed out of the interaction of these settlers with the pre-existing Romano-British culture. By 1066, most of the people of what is now England spoke Old English, and were considered English. Viking and Norman invasions changed the politics and culture of England significantly, but the overarching Anglo-Saxon identity evolved and remained dominant even after the Norman Conquest.[2] Late Anglo-Saxon political structures and language are the direct predecessors of the high medieval Kingdom of England and the Middle English language. Although the modern English language owes less than 26% of its words to Old English, this includes the vast majority of everyday words.[3]
Not intended as a political statement but only as a a shopping tip…. if you’re in the market for any of these Chinese made tools and you live in the USA, this might be a good time to buy. Donald Trump has vowed to slap 60 to 100% tariffs on all Chinese imports (meaning the price will increase by 60-100%). That includes every item at Harbor Freight.
Sorry but the generic batterier are garbage my Greenworks from 2013 came with 4 amp hour battery I since bought generic 2 Ah and 5Ah because I have so many Greenworks 40v tools and I have regretted the purchases I acquired 4 generics and even after 1-2 years they barely work whilst my original is 11 years later working better than the 5 ah generic that is 18 months old
Hey man, love your content, but please don’t upload without background music, the echoness on your mic makes it really hard to keep focus. A few extra editing will always ensure your quality in the videos
I like most of your tips, but disagree on buying cheap blades and sand paper. I tried it, many times, it's never worth it. Named branded always lasted much longer than the combined cheap ones, that besides giving a better finish and being safer.
On the topic of generic Ryobi batteries: I volunteer at a local high school working with their theater program. I work with students to design and build sets for their plays and musicals. They use a lot of those same Ryobi drills and drivers. I bought them 6 new generic batteries and the same charger you use in this video. That was about 3 years ago, and the generic batteries are still going strong.
That stud-finder shrug is SO relatable. I have the exact same magnet one and it never lets me down whereas the laser ones let me down at least a little bit every single time
Thank you for not being a tool snob.
Never have never will 😂😂😁
💯👏🏼🎉
This is the moment, I realized I am, a tool snob 😢. We need a group. My dad is from a 3rd world country and does a decent job on pulling me back to earth. This is for all the people who don’t have that Dad.
I’m sure not all aftermarket batteries are bad on Amazon… but!!! The Milwaukee ones specifically have been known to catch on fire. I personally wouldn’t trust any aftermarket batteries. Ryobi batteries are pretty cheap to begin with… can usually catch them on sale around the holidays, especially around Father’s Day.
Quick tip: typically sanding discs wear out on the outside. You can take sanding discs and cut out triangles to use for your multi-tool. Also, 3m cubitron sand paper is 100x better than other brands.
I have an older Dewalt 14 volt drill. It was the first drill I ever bought. The batteries eventually crapped out and I couldn't get new ones from Dewalt (they don't even make a 14 volt tools anymore AFAIK). I worried I was going to have to scrap a working drill that could still be used as a backup or extra on smaller jobs. But I ended up buying generic batteries on Amazon and breathed new life into a perfectly usable tool.
That’s a solid win right there!! 😁
I'm in the same camp, expensive tools are great if you're doing the same thing all the time, but when you're working on an entire house build the costs add up quick and cheap speciality tools can help you afford better materials and cut down time
Yes! Vancouver Carpenter!!
You are always so happy. Love watching these videos and all the progress you make! 😊
I’m a diehard Milwaukee fan. The one bad thing is the price of batteries when you have almost all cordless tools. Started buying generic batteries and now every tool has its own battery. Some high draw ones even have one spare or spares laying around. Have compared original to generic and they last the same. Only some generics die instantly when they go low where the genuine ones slowly ramp down. For half or sometimes a quarter of the price, it’s definitely worth getting generic even if you get a bad one once in a while.
The Smile after ever scene is hilarious and get me ever time!
one thing you can do is when home depot is running a deal where you buy batteries and get a free tool. the price of the batteries they offer is usually the same price as the tool you are buying, so if its a tool you need, the batteries are basically free.
That’s a killer tip!! Noted 🤝
The knee pad one is one of those secret things that truly makes a major difference
I got a crazy good deal on my Festool drywall sander, the original model was $300 refurbished last year. I think I paid like $600 refurbished for their autoclean dust extractor, but I have zero regrets because I cannot stand drywall dust
The problem with generic tool batteries is that typically the cells in them are extremely cheap. Some no-name brands also have poor build quality as they typically omit safety features. Lithium batteries that catch fire are no joke. That said, if you have a brand that you like then that's great.
I second this one. I've seen teardowns of the off brand batteries not only missing safety features but also straight up missing cells and blatantly lying about capacity. Of course, spending $50 for a 4Ah that's advertised as 6Ah is still cost savings, but the deception still gets me. I've also witnessed family members buying off brand Ryobi batteries and having them only work for a week or two before failing to charge again.
Yeah, I tried a bunch of Dewalt off brand battery, and they get hot pretty fast, drain fast and also die fast. Yeah, named Brand battery are expensive, but it's one area where you get what you pay for.
as a beginner, i bought one of the cheaper ($70, green light) X-Y axis laser levels thinking i could use them outdoors... during sunny days... working with pine framing lumber and posts... boy i was so wrong.. i could barely see the laser 🤣 i think even the red ones would be a bit hard to see too. so i had to either spray some dark grey paint or stick some dark blue painter's tape around or close to where the laser line was supposed to be so i can see. but yeah, indoors they're pretty useful and easy to set up.
Or do your measuring/layout at night 😂😂
Can also get googles that make it a lot easier to see the laser.
Red lasers are way harder to see outdoors than greens. Works fine with a receiver, but totally useless without.
You are totally wrong. Green is clearer than red in sunlight. If you can't see green, believe me, you can't see red either.
6:13 can you do battery tests? I have had a bunch of dodgy ones that are mislabelled
Great list. I love how you don’t stick to the most expensive brand names. I’ve been loving me some harbor freight for years and now I get all my accessory blade stuff on Amazon too.
I’ve used a drywall texture sprayer similar to the one on the video and it works great. Paint finish sprayer sounds great. I really enjoyed the video.
The tile snapper vs tile saw is so real! I soley used a tile wet saw to tile and entire shower surround. It was so messy and tedious and not super accurate. Years later I tiled a kitchen backsplash and my father in law lent me his tile snapper. The job went three times as fast and 1/4 of the mess. The wet saw has its place in a DIY tile job but the tile snapper is a cheaper tool that does the job better in many instances
Yeep haha. I have those stud finder and that small magnetic is the best thing ever hahah old but gold
Absolutely great video. So helpful. Highly approve of the woodworking video tease.
Sounds more like an add for Amazon :) Thanks for the list!
Great video, I have most of these already but I do agree with your recommendations
I couldn't tell for sure, but one tip for knee pads. Cross over the straps so they make an X behind your knee, they'll stay in place better.
Great video, thank you. I had no idea about the generic batteries! Just in time, I need a couple more! Appreciate your excitement and enthusiasm about DIY projects / tools
Do yourself a favor and don't buy generic batteries. Just bite the bullet and get the normal brand ones.
Thanks Mike. Keep it coming!
Just in time for Black Friday glad I saw this.
100% agree with all these choices! Good job man 🤙🏼
What tool(s) do you think I missed??
Shop Vac, Clamps, Saw Horses, and a non-contact voltage tester. So many jobs can't be done without these. Saved this list.
@@nicgurkweitz389 non-contact voltage tester 100%. They're so cheap now.
The guys on OfferUp/FB Marketplace that are somehow selling brand new tools in the box! 😅
I’d be interested to know about the tripod you are using for the laser.
If you do a lot of LVP floors, I'd suggest a very inexpensive tool worth 10X what you paid for it for sure. "Contour Gauge" ++Peace Funk & Rock n' Roll 4 Your Soul My Friend++ 🤘😜🤘
Um I love you, how did I not know about generic batteries. I wait until black Fri and this year I got two 6ah batteries with the extra "plus" versions and on the best sale of the year still paid $140!
Man I love your channel
Hey there, love you're channel, its very inspiring👌
I need the drywall texture sprayer! I was just thinking about that.
I use the generic batteries in the house on the vacuum, is nice to have some handy for light duty. I have personal experience where the guts have fallen out of the batteries when using an impact or oscillating tool. The plastic on the oem batteries is better and I've had them last 5+ years.
I have to argue that from experience, the traditional stud finder, or at least the one that I have is more reliable than the studbuddy. It was $20 from the depot of homes and has a "deep scan" function, which is great when scanning through hard surfaces like tiles. You can also mark the edges of studs with it, which is important. Great list overall though. Cheers.
Thanks Mike 🎉🎉🎉
Excellent tips. thanks for the video
Great video! 👍👏❤
Thank a ton!
You said you like that one tool is made in America but sang the praise most of the video of off brand cheapo stuff. I'm increasingly finding it's better to buy once cry once. Plus there's a high likelihood the employees are not treated as well at any place trying to provide the lowest price for something.
Check out the Hercules dust extractor from Harbor Freight for your drywall sanding.
Just saw a short someone posted of it…. I’m thinking of snagging one!
Looking forward to the too 10 woodworking tools video!
Me top!
All great except the texture sprayer! It was a bad idea in the 80's, it's a bad idea now. We need to modify the buildings codes so that if anyone textures a wall, three things happen - 1) they pull the occupancy permit until it's removed 2) they sell the truck of the guy that sprayed it and donate the proceeds to a children's hospital 3) they declare the person requesting the texture legally incompetent to sign a contract. :)
I was just about to say you missed a tool, but then you said you might do a separate woodworking list. 👍🏼
Track for a circular saw. 👌🏽
Yes please!
Happy Halloween! Really good suggestions! thanks
Thank you! You too!
On the topic of generic batteries for Ryobi. I've stopped buying them because I've had all three of mine get completely cooked when using them in my multi-tool, recip saw, and circular saw. I'd be using the tool, and then it would stop. All the indicator lights flash a few times and then it won't hold a charge and won't recharge. They lasted about a year and a half. I am not using brushless tools, so that may be a reason. Just my experience.🤷♂
As a design studies major, please, please stop with the orange peel, it’s so 1990s. But seriously, love your videos!
YES!
And do what?
@@MichaelCurley-il6sm smooth, textureless. I'm in France and that's the norm here, actual textures are reserved for commercial buildings
The reason is poor build quality is hidden by texture. Vancouver carpenter does good skim coat jobs, but it takes a good amount of skills and work vs simple tape patch and paint. I would like to do a single smooth patch on a wall for a projector and I am pretty intimidated it will not come out flat.
Texture is great for rentals. You're always making small repairs, patching nail holes, etc.
Project Farm did knockoff vs legit battery comparisons. Whatever you are saving basically is how much you lose on the quality and capacity of the battery. Plus no warranty. Around the house, knockoffs are fine but if you ae going to ride the battery hard, might as well go with the genuine.
I’ve always said they’re like 80% as good at 1/4 the price, but I’m gonna have to check out that Project Farm video you mentioned!
Yeah I'll never buy a generic battery. I've thought about it but it's just not worth it, for me at least.
The battery thing bro... 🧨
You should have tested the batteries before suggesting it. Project Farm did a very detailed review on the topic and honestly, I’ve avoided them since.
I've used them for years and think they're a great value. it's like 80% as good at 20% the cost.
@ to say it’s 80% as good without testing is an odd assertion to make but I get your point. Nonetheless I’ve owned them as well and the project farm video showed me why I’d be better of not owning them.
I went to Home Depot to get a 6 piece roll lock for my die grinder it was $14, a quick check on ebay I was able to get the same thing with 46 pieces for $20. Go Figure! 😅
What size is your air compressor used to spray texture? Big compressors are expensive and for high volume uses, such as paint or texture sprayers, you will need one.
If you get a cheap Chinese laser level the tolerance will be so big that it can be useless for many applications. And the problem is, they can just lie about the specs so you never really know what you are going to get. So in my opinion they are good for hanging pictures and things that don't really need a lot of accuracy, maybe a quarter inch or so. But if you need a 8 inch or less you need to get a brand with a reputation
To be honest, after finishing renovating my house from top to bottom, the only place I put my money is good blade. For the circular saw, the table saw and the multitool. I bought cheap multitool blade, but they get dull super quick. I only buy Milwaukee and diablo Blades now. They last long and cut like hot knife
Great recommendations! When's the next flip video coming out?
I gotta disagree on the batteries. In my experience (not Ryobi) I did try some off brand batteries and after only a little bit, I can use them in anything but low draw stuff like my fan or my work light. Anything else, drills, impact drives, sawzall, circular saw, I can’t use them. They simply don’t work at all. But they run the fan and the light ok, so I keep them just for that.
I've never had a good experience with generic batteries, other than having a backup for cheap. And I've never heard of anyone else saying they are just as good. That's just my experience for your reference.
The cells in those cheaper batteries are not as good as the name brand ones. I think Project Farm has a video about that. The Milwaukee ones I have work good in a drill or driver, but if I use them on anything that needs real power, like my circular saw or my vacuum, they go dead way faster. That being said, they are a great slur if you need some batteries for your drills to keep the name brand ones for the bigger tools
Multi tool link doesnt work. Please let me know when you fix it. Need to order some.
The batteries aren't really about the molds, they're about the cells. I bet the cells in the knockoffs aren't as good. Many tools it won't matter though. Depends on how much load there is. Could also potentially be a fire hazard if they're really sketchy.
For batteries, I generally just wait for them to bundle it with a tool I want anyways. They do those kinds of deals all the time at home Depot.
I’d like to see a woodworking video 👍
i bought some “7ah” knock off Ryobi batteries from Temu a couple months ago. the Temu batteries were about 1/3 the weight of my authentic 6ah ryobi batteries and the ran my tools for less than my authentic 4ah batteries. The temu battery packs clearly had fewer cells and falsely rated the capacity higher.
I was gonna buy generic battery but I was worried about it blowing up or something. Hard to judge stuff based on reviews cuz so many fake reviews on Amazon now that’s not even related to the product. On this product has a 4.6 rating and read the reviews and somebody like oh I love this oven mitt
After watching this I suddenly have the urge to tear down and work on my house 😂
I don't have any generic Ryobi tool batteries because I've usually managed to get batteries with tools, so I've actually got an excess of Ryobi 18v batteries, but I have some generic Ryobi 40v batteries for my lawn equipment, and the generics last more than long enough to do the job and cost significantly less than the similar sized Ryobi named batteries.
Heads up, your link for the Multi-Tool accessory set is broken 😊
Did not know you could get generic batteries for power tools. We have a battery powered chainsaw with the worst battery possible and I'm wondering now if we can get a no name brand. Seriously need to get knee pads, IDK why I still haven't done it. Its the main reason I haven't gotten around to redoing the silcone/caulk in the shower lol
I've tried the 40v robe ones also with a chainsaw and seedeater and they're worth having in my opinion! even if it's just a spare battery or two so that you don't have to wait while the name brand's recharging
i wish i watch your video sooner
My experience with the generic Ryobi batteries has NOT been positive. The generic died after a couple of months of use. Stopped charging. Not worth the hassle IMO. Ryobi batteries may be a bit more expensive, but I still have batteries from several years ago that are still going strong. Also, if it dies, your local Home Depot will always have them available.
Those generic no name batteries are notorious for catching fire and exploding. I'm sure there's some companies that make good ones but I'm not taking my chances
I’ll never buy generic batteries unless the garage, site or trailer where I store them ain’t mine. 😅
Hrmm, multi-tool accessory link isn't working.
I don't use my jigsaw because the cuts are always awful. I've been considering buying better (more expensive) blades because I've convinced myself that my blades are the problem. you buying cheap blades in bulk from amazon makes me think its either my tool or me. which is fair, i guess. any tips?
Please invest in ear plugs or ear defenders, or some kind of hearing protection, you really need them.
A Few good recommends. Especially the tile snapper.
But not the batteries. Bad bad bad. Lithium batteries are the #1 cause of household fires now. Those generics are not just cheaper because the name brands are ripping you off. Watch some tear down vids. Pay less get less. I am not willing to skimp on lithium. Too much fire danger. I want every bit of safety/quality technology the best brands can invent.
So i would be careful with generic batteries, they don't have the same safety features and from what i hear use cheaper quality cells and don't have the same quality control, ie they're probably not going to last anywhere near as long as the OEM batteries.
We need a long term test/review comparing both, now that would be a cool video.
is this a late night info-mercial?
1800 SUPER PRO Tip use knee pads when possible . Your knees will thank you.
Mike knows what hes talking about .
Wow
Not sponsored, but every item with no name is available on Amazon with your code on it?
Affiliate links aren't the same thing as being sponsored.
@danielzimmerman5837 no, not the same. But he has the option to influence people in buying a product and making money of it.
Mike is simple.finag still a thing?
Cheap tape measures are not worth saving on. I've bought several and wasted more on them. I bought Milwaukees 25 foot and it has outlasted at the cheaper ones combined.
I mean, it's pretty simple, you just gotta have money and then you wouldn't have to wait to buy these tools later.
Yes, please let us know about your wood working tools!
Confusing "value" and price... you get a better price when you buy generic bulk sets but the quality and hence the actual value differs dramatically.
Tbh batteries are pretty dangerous. I’d stick to the manufacturers lol and get them used or on sale
I just wish these things were cheap ahah
Please do not buy generic batteries for your power tools
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It’s okay to be Anglo Saxon
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Had to wiki this
The Anglo-Saxons, in some contexts simply called Saxons or the English, were a cultural group who spoke Old English and inhabited much of what is now England and south-eastern Scotland in the Early Middle Ages. They traced their origins to Germanic settlers who became one of the most important cultural groups in Britain by the 5th century. The Anglo-Saxon period in Britain is considered to have started by about 450 and ended in 1066, with the Norman Conquest.[1] Although the details of their early settlement and political development are not clear, by the 8th century a single Anglo-Saxon cultural identity which was generally called Englisc had developed out of the interaction of these settlers with the pre-existing Romano-British culture. By 1066, most of the people of what is now England spoke Old English, and were considered English. Viking and Norman invasions changed the politics and culture of England significantly, but the overarching Anglo-Saxon identity evolved and remained dominant even after the Norman Conquest.[2] Late Anglo-Saxon political structures and language are the direct predecessors of the high medieval Kingdom of England and the Middle English language. Although the modern English language owes less than 26% of its words to Old English, this includes the vast majority of everyday words.[3]
Fascinating stuff. So random to hear about it on a tool video 😅😂
Not intended as a political statement but only as a a shopping tip…. if you’re in the market for any of these Chinese made tools and you live in the USA, this might be a good time to buy. Donald Trump has vowed to slap 60 to 100% tariffs on all Chinese imports (meaning the price will increase by 60-100%). That includes every item at Harbor Freight.
Dislike for a knock-off batteries. DO NOT BUY IT. First of all it's dangerous.
If you cant tell the difference between good and bad quality blades then i dont know what to tell you 😂 fyi never get consumables from harbor freight!
Sorry but the generic batterier are garbage my Greenworks from 2013 came with 4 amp hour battery I since bought generic 2 Ah and 5Ah because I have so many Greenworks 40v tools and I have regretted the purchases I acquired 4 generics and even after 1-2 years they barely work whilst my original is 11 years later working better than the 5 ah generic that is 18 months old
Please buy a lav mic.
Hey man, love your content, but please don’t upload without background music, the echoness on your mic makes it really hard to keep focus. A few extra editing will always ensure your quality in the videos
I got a new lav mic to close mic this episode but it’s tough in an empty house w/ no carpet lol!
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Come on dude , putting plastic floors over hardwood floors, you can’t be serious. Trash.
I like most of your tips, but disagree on buying cheap blades and sand paper.
I tried it, many times, it's never worth it. Named branded always lasted much longer than the combined cheap ones, that besides giving a better finish and being safer.
roybi tools are true junk, i own one, just two times light use its broken, online request warranty, but no answer.