Ryobi 18V cordless drill

bonzos

Hi folks,just looking for some feedback on the these new ryobi 18volt drills(as seen on the apprentice).From what I can see the battery can be used on other ryobi tools you buy in future. They are priced around the €90....any experience of these products?

Buford T Justice

Have two cordless drills and a cordless Jigsaw all on the same batteries. I find the cordless is an excellent wee tool, plenty of torque. The Jigsaw, while handy can be a bit severe on the battery I find. The Laser line is rubbish, I don't use it and I think the shaft is slightly out of alignment to where it should be. Other than that, its great, it does what it says on the tin.

bonzos

Fingers McGee wrote: »

Have two cordless drills and a cordless Jigsaw all on the same batteries. I find the cordless is an excellent wee tool, plenty of torque. The Jigsaw, while handy can be a bit severe on the battery I find. The Laser line is rubbish, I don't use it and I think the shaft is slightly out of alignment to where it should be. Other than that, its great, it does what it says on the tin.

Cheers,i have a 24v ryobi sds drill for the last 3 years (and could not fault)but i need something a little lighter.The 18v look well priced compared to some of the rubbish for sale.Did you buy in hanleys?

Buford T Justice

bonzos wrote: »

Cheers,i have a 24v ryobi sds drill for the last 3 years (and could not fault)but i need something a little lighter.The 18v look well priced compared to some of the rubbish for sale.Did you buy in hanleys?

Funnily enough, I did yeah, but the model of the drill is a blue one, and not the newer snazzier green one. All compatible with the one for all batteries.

bonzos

Cheers, thanks the advice