Power Tool Combo Kits
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I know that women can do whatever men can do, and all products, from tools to video games, must be geared for use by both genders. That being said, I am writing this review specifically for the husbands and daddies out there. So use this review for gift ryobi 6 piece combo kit review, ladies, or as reinforcement for the choice to buy yourself a new tool set this year, guys.
For this review I received the 18 volt four tool combo kit, model P I used these tools extensively alongside my current tools while performing repairs and remodel work to our house, including building staircases, deck work and drywall installation. The drill is my favorite part of this set.
The chuck allows you to change bits without the struggle of using both hands to twist the chuck open. This is a great feature and has not had the accidental slips I expected you know, when a stubborn screw makes the drill twist and the chuck open, your bit falling to the ground.
The look and feel of the tool are great, and the variable speed and torque work as expected. There are only two areas in which this drill disappoints. The first ryobi 6 piece combo kit review the magnetic screw plate. Just over the battery there is a magnetic plate for holding your screws while you work, so you can stop having a mouth full of metal. This places them right next to the plastic of the drill, and lowers the strength of their attraction. If you have more than one or two screws on at a time, they are likely to fall off while carrying the drill around or turning it to fit in a work area.
I have been using torx bits and screws exclusively, with two different sizes. I attempted to use the magnetic base for whichever torx bit I was not using at the time, and it constantly fell off until I stopped after losing multiple bits in the yard.
The second and only other complaint is the lack of a light. I use this drill exclusively ryobi 6 piece combo kit review though, because the problems are very small compared to the amazing speed and power it provides.
The blade depth and angle are adjustable, and perhaps my favorite feature is that the blade is on the left side of the saw motor. My favorite use for this saw is drywall cutting. No complaints on this tool at all! The reciprocating saw is probably the most useful tool replacement of the set. I have a reciprocating saw with a cord, but when I need the reciprocating saw it is typically in a hard to reach location or a high spot when working on the ceiling or joists of the second floor.
A heavy gauge cord can get heavy and throw off balance when working on ladders or in hard to reach spots, so having a cordless saw ryobi 6 piece combo kit review a huge difference.
I tested this cutting off stuck deck screws, fasteners stuck in joists, ryobi 6 piece combo kit review cutting out adhered subfloor, and it did the job. It comes with both a wood bit and a metal bit. My only two concerns with this saw are that it does not have a compartment to store the blades as many reciprocating and jig saws do, and it also does not have any type of protector or separate container for the blades.
That means you ryobi 6 piece combo kit review no good spot to pop out that hot metal bit after use, unless you get a container of your own or wait for it to cool down. That said, this is now my go-to tool when working between floor or on a ladder.
The work light comes ready to go, and seems more of a filler to make the set larger. What makes this light useful is the rotating head. It can face slightly downward, or be rotated freely to various angles. You can rotate the light upwards, set it down under the sink, and have ryobi 6 piece combo kit review light your area hands free. The rotating head completely saves this light from being just another flashlight for the collection.
There are two 18v lithium batteries included in the set and one dual-chemistry charger, meaning it can charge ryobi 6 piece combo kit review and NiCad batteries alike, in case you have some of the older Ryobi batteries.
It is also a smart charger, allowing you to leave the battery in it without the battery being drained or ruined over time. This is great, because I never remember to get the battery from the charger until I need to use it. The bag that comes with the set has no pockets for blades, bits, or other accessories, but it is very spacious.
The top unzips and ryobi 6 piece combo kit review metal frame around the zipper allows the bag to open completely, turning the bag into a large box essentially. I currently have this entire set, plus two drill bit sets, an extra drill and battery, hammer, tape measure, and much more in my bag and am still able to zip it shut and go.
Overall, I expected the Ryobi tools to be somewhat cheap, being a one-store-brand. The tools themselves pleasantly surprised me and are now my official set for use on homes.
But they are definitely far better than the tools I already had — and my old tools cost twice as much. Of course, I love that the set matches — we no longer have a mismatched rainbow of tools sitting around; orange drill, blue saw, red flash light, etc. This set fits all together in one bag and is definitely easy to spot out in the garage. We are able to connect each battery to the tool we need and just stick it on the charger at the end of the day.
Take a moment to browse the user-submitted projects — there are some amazing creations as well as basic house renovations. Family Centsability was not monetarily compensated for this post. A product sample was provided ryobi 6 piece combo kit review exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are our own.
