I just ordered one! Thanks for the demo. Yes, I have a bad-ass corded heat gun. But I need a lighter weight nimble cordless style to remove glued labels off of boxes. Dealing with a power cord is such a huge pain when my boxes are not near an outlet. I only need it for less than a minute and I end up spending more time getting an extension cord to it, or bringing my work closer to an outlet. I will keep my corded high heat gun for certain scenarios and this light gun for the quick jobs not near an outlet. Maybe a velcro strip around the shank so you can just slip it upwards around the trigger, big benefit once you do that the heat gun sits upright, unlike most corded guns that lay down!
I think you and people in your comment section are expecting too much out of a battery powered heat gun. People calling it "trash", are delusional IMO. For jobs/projects you are doing, it's obvious that a corded one is what's necessary. You compared 2 corded heat guns with a battery powered one ,lol. This heat gun works perfect for my use, I use it when Im away from garage and need to warm up my nitro engines, does it in about 2 minutes. Paid 79 for it, already had batteries. I think its perfect and believe others would too if they didn't try expect so much out of a battery powered heat gun.
@FreePalestine-1945 You obviously ignored the word before engine... "nitro". So obviously you are just one of those people on the internet that are just so blinded with the urge to debate, that yall either purposely miss comprehend or scan read... A nitro engine is obviously not a car engine. The fact something so obvious has to be stated at 1:36am while I watch Key and Peele is actually hilarious.🤣🤣🤣🤷🏾♂️
Great, glad it helped. I still haven't purchased another battery version, I'm just sticking with my electric version, does the job better and faster for my purposes.
@@jelreviews I mainly use one for electrical heat shrink tubing, so it would probably be ok. But they seem a lot of money for something with such limited use. I have a corded one in my workshop and don’t often go off site. Tempted to get a flameless gas one instead for mobile use
Comparing it to a corded one of apples to oranges. Appreciate the review, but it would’ve been better to compare it to other cordless ones. I’m waiting for one to go on sale for best shrinking wires and applying thick dirt bike vinyls and I need it to go in a dirt bike trailer.
I just went with the DeWalt one when it went on sale for the same price... but all heat guns I've used just eat through the battery so wired for bigger jobs like stripping paint makes sense. Ryobi have a new one that puts the heater into a little hand device which might make sense for wire shrink wrap or to get into smaller areas.
I just bought a cheap and cheerful Ozito cordless heat gun. I have a fantastic Wagner corded heat gun which is great and the Ozito is less powerful but does what I want it to do. At least the Ozito stays on without holding the trigger down and is almost half the price of the Ryobi. Good video buddy. Thanks
You just saved me some money, thanks! Got a corded one for $15. Realistically I didn’t need a cordless one anyway, was just going to because I already have Ryobi tools and batteries but according to reviews like yours, it isn’t that great, eats through batteries and costs 4x the price. Now worth it imo
Glad I ran into this review that finally convinced me that the Ryobi I bought is not worthy. I just used it and it just ate the battery in less than 7 minutes. I already had the battery from other Ryobi tools I own and is not as thick as the one you have, but even with the one you have I don’t think is gonna last as long. So I’m gonna go with a corded one.
These battery-powered heat guns aren't made for producing the same amount of heat as the corded ones. They are great for electrical work. You don't have to worry about burning the electrical wires or plastic fixtures. And you overpaid for it. They go for $79 at Home Depot.
Australia taxes their citizens to death unlike here in the U.S. especially on imported goods. On the other hand, Australia has one of the best healthcare systems in the world unlike the U.S. which is one of the worst
@@jelreviews Dang. This is the worst thing to happen to me this week. I really want to get it but now I can't because of you. I may be stuck with a cord on my heat gun forever.
Sorry mate, it is what it is. Don't forget, Ryobi have a great warranty, so if it doesn't do what you wanted it to, just return it. That's what I did. I have heard the Makita 18V heat guns are better, but almost twice the price I think.
No, the lock doesn't work that way on this heat gun.... that lock you mentioned is simply a safety button that allows you to turn on the tool. It doesn't lock the trigger to an "ON" position. Ryobi does this on purpose as a 'safety feature' but it is not a good nor helpful feature, and if you need to use this gun for an extended period, your finger will get sore.
I hate to tell u this but no cordless heat gun will come close to a 240v model. If you spend another $50 you get better performance but still no where near 240v performance. Don’t fall for the cheap ozito, total crap
i have a lot of ryobi tools, too. was looking at this unit for a cordless gun. so glad i went with an off-brand from Amazon ... lock-on function is a requirement for me. time-saver. whew! dodge a 💩 ....thanks. /Bklyn👑
The upside to this is that it is portable . If you're trying to use an inverter, running off your 12 V battery on your car and you try to plug in and use a heat gun. You're inverter gonna give you some warnings even when your car is running. If cheaper companies made. Ryobi knockoff stuff I would buy it so fast. Lol I just have to many batteries not to use them
I just ordered one! Thanks for the demo. Yes, I have a bad-ass corded heat gun. But I need a lighter weight nimble cordless style to remove glued labels off of boxes. Dealing with a power cord is such a huge pain when my boxes are not near an outlet. I only need it for less than a minute and I end up spending more time getting an extension cord to it, or bringing my work closer to an outlet. I will keep my corded high heat gun for certain scenarios and this light gun for the quick jobs not near an outlet. Maybe a velcro strip around the shank so you can just slip it upwards around the trigger, big benefit once you do that the heat gun sits upright, unlike most corded guns that lay down!
I think you and people in your comment section are expecting too much out of a battery powered heat gun. People calling it "trash", are delusional IMO. For jobs/projects you are doing, it's obvious that a corded one is what's necessary. You compared 2 corded heat guns with a battery powered one ,lol.
This heat gun works perfect for my use, I use it when Im away from garage and need to warm up my nitro engines, does it in about 2 minutes. Paid 79 for it, already had batteries. I think its perfect and believe others would too if they didn't try expect so much out of a battery powered heat gun.
@FreePalestine-1945 You obviously ignored the word before engine... "nitro".
So obviously you are just one of those people on the internet that are just so blinded with the urge to debate, that yall either purposely miss comprehend or scan read...
A nitro engine is obviously not a car engine. The fact something so obvious has to be stated at 1:36am while I watch Key and Peele is actually hilarious.🤣🤣🤣🤷🏾♂️
Exactly what I wanted to see, someone actually using one in a real world situation. Most reviews seem to be just posing with it!
Great, glad it helped. I still haven't purchased another battery version, I'm just sticking with my electric version, does the job better and faster for my purposes.
@@jelreviews I mainly use one for electrical heat shrink tubing, so it would probably be ok. But they seem a lot of money for something with such limited use. I have a corded one in my workshop and don’t often go off site. Tempted to get a flameless gas one instead for mobile use
I love the honesty, bruh.
Comparing it to a corded one of apples to oranges. Appreciate the review, but it would’ve been better to compare it to other cordless ones. I’m waiting for one to go on sale for best shrinking wires and applying thick dirt bike vinyls and I need it to go in a dirt bike trailer.
100%
might as well compare it to fire I bet you fire would heat it up faster
I just went with the DeWalt one when it went on sale for the same price... but all heat guns I've used just eat through the battery so wired for bigger jobs like stripping paint makes sense. Ryobi have a new one that puts the heater into a little hand device which might make sense for wire shrink wrap or to get into smaller areas.
I just bought a cheap and cheerful Ozito cordless heat gun. I have a fantastic Wagner corded heat gun which is great and the Ozito is less powerful but does what I want it to do. At least the Ozito stays on without holding the trigger down and is almost half the price of the Ryobi.
Good video buddy. Thanks
You just saved me some money, thanks! Got a corded one for $15. Realistically I didn’t need a cordless one anyway, was just going to because I already have Ryobi tools and batteries but according to reviews like yours, it isn’t that great, eats through batteries and costs 4x the price. Now worth it imo
Glad I could help! Yeah, this was more of a want than a need for me too... Im still stcking to my old corded heat guns😂
Glad I ran into this review that finally convinced me that the Ryobi I bought is not worthy. I just used it and it just ate the battery in less than 7 minutes. I already had the battery from other Ryobi tools I own and is not as thick as the one you have, but even with the one you have I don’t think is gonna last as long. So I’m gonna go with a corded one.
These battery-powered heat guns aren't made for producing the same amount of heat as the corded ones. They are great for electrical work. You don't have to worry about burning the electrical wires or plastic fixtures. And you overpaid for it. They go for $79 at Home Depot.
We don't have Home Depot in Oz.
In U.S homedepot it is $79
Australia taxes their citizens to death unlike here in the U.S. especially on imported goods.
On the other hand, Australia has one of the best healthcare systems in the world unlike the U.S. which is one of the worst
I want to use it for wrapping trucks, what do you think?, i only need to stretch the vinyl
I need to check my Man Card, I have never used a heat gun before or ever needed 1. But I know now which 1 not to get.
Man Card.... man, I need to use that line in a video. That's gold!
The lock button on the side doesn't keep it ON without the trigger? My other Ryobi cordless tools do that
No, this tool is crap.... no matter how much I love Ryobi's other gear.
@@jelreviews Dang. This is the worst thing to happen to me this week. I really want to get it but now I can't because of you. I may be stuck with a cord on my heat gun forever.
Sorry mate, it is what it is. Don't forget, Ryobi have a great warranty, so if it doesn't do what you wanted it to, just return it. That's what I did. I have heard the Makita 18V heat guns are better, but almost twice the price I think.
Just slide the lock back over when it is on to keep it on yea? Seems that is how this one in meant to be used. Cheers
No, the lock doesn't work that way on this heat gun.... that lock you mentioned is simply a safety button that allows you to turn on the tool. It doesn't lock the trigger to an "ON" position. Ryobi does this on purpose as a 'safety feature' but it is not a good nor helpful feature, and if you need to use this gun for an extended period, your finger will get sore.
Thanks for the video. Now I know what a heat gun is😅
No probs... heat guns are very useful if you need them. Just don't get this one, lol!
Is the trigger just on/off or does it have variable or multiple levels?
Simply on and off - no variable speed.
I'm pretty sure by your thumb there is a lock button so you don't have to keep holding it down
No lock button on this... This is ryobi's "safety" feature.
Dang, apparently, they came down in price a decent amount they are $80 now.
I hate to tell u this but no cordless heat gun will come close to a 240v model. If you spend another $50 you get better performance but still no where near 240v performance. Don’t fall for the cheap ozito, total crap
i have a lot of ryobi tools, too.
was looking at this unit for a cordless gun.
so glad i went with an off-brand from Amazon ... lock-on function is a requirement for me. time-saver.
whew! dodge a 💩 ....thanks.
/Bklyn👑
In factory tool outlets i picked one up for 35$
Yeah, that's all I'd pay for it too👌
I got mine for $45 and no battery operated heat gun can stand next to a corded gun.
mine shuts off every minute
The upside to this is that it is portable . If you're trying to use an inverter, running off your 12 V battery on your car and you try to plug in and use a heat gun. You're inverter gonna give you some warnings even when your car is running. If cheaper companies made. Ryobi knockoff stuff I would buy it so fast. Lol I just have to many batteries not to use them
Looks like a yellow Milwaukie
Milwaukie is a million times better than this garbage.
I got mine for $59.99.
This thing is trash. It doesn't get hot enough and is kills battery so quickly.
My thoughts exactly!