Great video and demonstration. I bought one of these over the winter and finally put it to some hard use today on a porch project. Normally, I use a 7 1/4” Skilsaw, but that’s a lot of power and weight and I wanted to see how this little Ryobi would do. I’ll say this about it: It’s a fine tool that I’m glad I purchased. As shown in the video, it’s more than capable of cutting treated lumber with the factory blade installed and it’s frugal on power. I used a 4 Ahr battery and still had half the charge left after cutting well over 80 ft of wood. The only downside I’ve found so far is the guard. It works great on 2”x4”s and 2”x6”s, but tends to hang on wood less than 1” thick, such as 3/4” decking and 1/2” lattice framing. It’s no problem to just hold the guard up to start the cut, but you have to remember to do it. Even so, this saw is a winner.
Mike, we are so glad this Ryobi saw has worked out great for you! And this is such great feedback. Thanks for watching and commenting, we appreciate it!😎👍🧰🛠
Mike, also my Pops mentioned in response to the comment above .... “when cutting 1” thick or less wood ... adjust the saw depth to the minimum for cutting .... and that should help with the guard not hanging up,” but probably only if you had a lot of that sized wood to cut!😎👍
Thank you for the great demonstration! I just bought my Ryobi circular saw this past weekend and I'm doing a master closet rebuild. I'm super excited to get started using my saw!
Also, to add, this continues to be Pop’s go to saw for several years now. He has even used it on some brick work, by just changing out and using the appropriate saw blade for brick!😎👍
You got me right off the bat at South Texas and I couldn't concentrate on the rest of the video because of flashbacks. I used to live in far-West Texas but now I'm in Michigan with the April snow and rain today. Let me tell you, I don't miss those seemingly endless, scorching-hot El Paso afternoons one bit. I'll take the snow any day, (I do miss El Paso though). I have a friend that lives in Phoenix and they were 56 degrees *_warmer_* than here this afternoon (97°) and it's only April...no thanks! I have that saw and it's a great tool.
Dennis, we hope you found this video helpful. We would love to hear back how your circular saw worked out for you. Thanks for watching and commenting!😎👍
Dennis, we hope you found this video helpful. We would love to hear back how your circular saw worked out for you. Thanks for watching and commenting!😎👍
I like mine, this Ryobi P505 is lightweight and can cut 2x4, 2x6, plywood, etc... effortless. I use mine with a 4Ah battery. You can't buy this saw by itself, usually comes in a combo tool package, check home depot for promotions.
It really is a great, light weight circular saw. And you are correct, you usually have to get it in a combo set. You can get the P505SBN with a 4.0ah battery and charger for around $175, but the combo set you can get two tools and a 2.0ah battery for less expensive. Rejean, glad to hear you like your Ryobi 5 1/2 in. Circular Saw and thanks for watching and commenting!😎👍
Hey, great video! Good to see some fellow Texans putting out good content. Is this a tool you guys have continued to use, and if so, any complaints? I've been considering adding one to my arsenal for small home projects. With there being a $10 difference between this and the 6 1/2in model right now, would you think that's a worthy upgrade?
Peter, we are glad you enjoyed this video. Pops is very happy with the 5 1/2 inch circular saw. It is lightweight and very easy to handle and has met every project that he has done so far. So unless he is cutting wood that is thicker than a 2 x 4, he has no need for a 6 1/2 inch saw: The 5-1/2 is compact for tight spots, and goes a long way on one battery, so it all depends on the DIYer needs and wants. We hope this answer was helpful. Let us know if you have any other questions and thank you for watching and commenting!😎👍
Peter, we are glad you enjoyed this video. Pops is very happy with the 5 1/2 inch circular saw. It is lightweight and very easy to handle and has met every project that he has done so far. So unless he is cutting wood that is thicker than a 2 x 4, he has no need for a 6 1/2 inch saw: The 5-1/2 is compact for tight spots, and goes a long way on one battery, so it all depends on the DIYer needs and wants. We hope this answer was helpful. Let us know if you have any other questions and thank you for watching and commenting!😎👍
Leaving the saw blade protective guard in place until after installation protects your hands and also prevent the teeth from nicking your work surface.
Thank you for your video. It is informative but with Ryobi putting out so many of the same type tool, it would be very helpful to always include the model number of the tool you are reviewing. I know over the years they have put out at least (4) different 5 1/2" circular saws.
Ray, first of all, thanks so much for watching and commenting, we really appreciate it. Second, you make a really great point that we will be sure to start including in our videos or at minimum, in the description beneath them. As for this Ryobi 1/2” Circular Saw, this is the P505 model. Thanks again Ray for commenting!😎👍
Thanks for this video. Very helpful! Question, I have an older version of this Ryobi 5.5'' circular saw, and I'm trying to find a segmented diamond blade that will fit. I bought a 4.5 inch Avanti Pro blade, but the hole in the middle of the blade is too large and doesn't fit right on the saw. Do you have any recommendations on segmented diamond blades that would work? Thanks again!
Chris, great question. Most circular blades have a 5/8 inch or a 7/8 inch arbor (the bore in the Center of the saw blade) .... A 10 mm bore is not that common ... And even less common is a 5-1/2” diamond blade for a circular saw ,,, so it might be easier to find a diamond blade with a 5/8 inch bore and use a reducing bushing of 5/8 inch to 10 mm.
Sorry to get back with you so late. It can but you would have to flip the brick and cut again on the other side. Hope this helps. Thank you for watching and let us know if you have any other questions.
Raj, Pops said he has had it just over two years, uses it about every other week, on 1/2”, 3/4” plywood and lots of 2x4s and hasn’t had any power issues. Now when the batteries get low, yes, at that moment the power drops, but that is the same with any cordless power tool. But once he slaps another battery on, it’s as good as new. Please let us know if you have any other questions and thanks for watching and commenting!😎👍
Ruben bought the Starter Kit from Home Depot but the saw by itself we couldn’t find that same model anymore at Home Depot only at Amazon. Both links are in the description below if needed. Great question, thanks for watching and commenting. Please let us know if you have any others!😎👍
Robert, I am sorry to hear that. I just spoke with my dad, who has had the saw a year now, and has used it on many jobs, even cutting 4x4s and it has not given him this problem. His only thought was to replace the blade, but if that’s doesn’t fix the problem then it could be a defective device or battery. If you have had it less than 30 days you can return it, but if it’s defective, than the manufacturer may take it back regardless if you have had it longer than 30 days. We appreciate you watching and the feedback. Keep us posted, thanks!😎👍🧰🛠
My Ryobi grinder does that briefly if you feed it too quickly cutting bolts with a cutoff wheel. It must be protecting the motor. My corded Makita grinder has no such problem. The saw won’t cut through a 2x if you use a cutting guide with 1/4” luan under the saw base. It’s very useful at the lumber yard breaking something down to fit in your car.
Ramons, this particular model# the P1816, that comes in the 2pc. starter kit is not a brushless motor. Some of the newer and bigger Ryobi circular saws, like the 7 1/2 in., however, do have a brushless motor. Thanks for watching and commenting and let us know if you have any other questions!😎👍
@@Tools4Guys The starter kit model is the P1816. This particular 5-1/2 circular saw is the P505. Thank you for the video. I was on the fence about the $220 6-tool kit I'm looking at because it doesn't have the 6-1/2 in saw. After seeing your video I think this one will suit my needs.
This guy is one kick back away from losing his fingers or chopping up his hand .You should not be making unsafe videos to those novice who don't know better.
Yeah, a couple of folks have pointed that out, and we make sure to do things as safe as possible. Thankfully he hasn’t lost any fingers in the last 72 years. That being said, what was it about the video that you did like?
u r thumb is an inch away frm the blade which means u r not protecting the fist grip to save u frm the common wood backlash...also incredibly dangerous !!!
We have one of those as well but wanted to see how this one did with being as small as it is, and it gets the job done for most of our needs. Thanks for watching and commenting, we appreciate it!😎👍
Not sure what you mean, but just in case you are wondering, this saw can handle 2x4s and even 4x4s. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and commenting!😎👍
Great video and demonstration. I bought one of these over the winter and finally put it to some hard use today on a porch project. Normally, I use a 7 1/4” Skilsaw, but that’s a lot of power and weight and I wanted to see how this little Ryobi would do. I’ll say this about it: It’s a fine tool that I’m glad I purchased. As shown in the video, it’s more than capable of cutting treated lumber with the factory blade installed and it’s frugal on power. I used a 4 Ahr battery and still had half the charge left after cutting well over 80 ft of wood. The only downside I’ve found so far is the guard. It works great on 2”x4”s and 2”x6”s, but tends to hang on wood less than 1” thick, such as 3/4” decking and 1/2” lattice framing. It’s no problem to just hold the guard up to start the cut, but you have to remember to do it. Even so, this saw is a winner.
Mike, we are so glad this Ryobi saw has worked out great for you! And this is such great feedback. Thanks for watching and commenting, we appreciate it!😎👍🧰🛠
@@Tools4Guys Thanks, fellas. Keep up the great work!
Will do, thanks!😎👍
Mike, also my Pops mentioned in response to the comment above .... “when cutting 1” thick or less wood ... adjust the saw depth to the minimum for cutting .... and that should help with the guard not hanging up,” but probably only if you had a lot of that sized wood to cut!😎👍
Man, you were making me nervous with your fingers so close to the blade. Lol
We should have disclosed, “Don’t try this at home.” Lol Thanks for watching and commenting, we appreciate it!😎👍
great review, no useless jibber jabber, just right to the point demonstration 👍👍👍
We are glad you liked it, thanks for watching and commenting!😎👍
Thank you for the great demonstration! I just bought my Ryobi circular saw this past weekend and I'm doing a master closet rebuild. I'm super excited to get started using my saw!
We are so glad you liked the video. Please let us know how the master closet turns out, and thanks for watching and commenting!😎👍
Also, to add, this continues to be Pop’s go to saw for several years now. He has even used it on some brick work, by just changing out and using the appropriate saw blade for brick!😎👍
@@Tools4Guys Will do! Thanks!!
@@Tools4Guys That's awesome, I used it and I love it! I can see why Pop's loves it too :)
You got me right off the bat at South Texas and I couldn't concentrate on the rest of the video because of flashbacks. I used to live in far-West Texas but now I'm in Michigan with the April snow and rain today. Let me tell you, I don't miss those seemingly endless, scorching-hot El Paso afternoons one bit. I'll take the snow any day, (I do miss El Paso though). I have a friend that lives in Phoenix and they were 56 degrees *_warmer_* than here this afternoon (97°) and it's only April...no thanks!
I have that saw and it's a great tool.
Glad to hear it. Thanks for watching and commenting!😎👍
Thanks for the demonstration of blade installation and tip to cut 4x4. I can't wait to use my new tool.
Glad you liked it...let us know how you like it!😎👍🛠🧰
Thank you for the demonstration.
just bought a 5.5" circ saw, this is the video I'm looking for
Dennis, we hope you found this video helpful. We would love to hear back how your circular saw worked out for you. Thanks for watching and commenting!😎👍
Dennis, we hope you found this video helpful. We would love to hear back how your circular saw worked out for you. Thanks for watching and commenting!😎👍
I like mine, this Ryobi P505 is lightweight and can cut 2x4, 2x6, plywood, etc... effortless. I use mine with a 4Ah battery. You can't buy this saw by itself, usually comes in a combo tool package, check home depot for promotions.
It really is a great, light weight circular saw. And you are correct, you usually have to get it in a combo set. You can get the P505SBN with a 4.0ah battery and charger for around $175, but the combo set you can get two tools and a 2.0ah battery for less expensive. Rejean, glad to hear you like your Ryobi 5 1/2 in. Circular Saw and thanks for watching and commenting!😎👍
I cant cut a 2x4 with mine in one pass..not deep enough..need at least a 6 1/4 "
@@SJtoobsox something doesn't add up, a 5 ½ blade should cut 1 9/16 deep, a 2x4 is 1 ½ so 1/16 less that the blade can cut.
Hey, great video! Good to see some fellow Texans putting out good content. Is this a tool you guys have continued to use, and if so, any complaints? I've been considering adding one to my arsenal for small home projects.
With there being a $10 difference between this and the 6 1/2in model right now, would you think that's a worthy upgrade?
Peter, we are glad you enjoyed this video. Pops is very happy with the 5 1/2 inch circular saw. It is lightweight and very easy to handle and has met every project that he has done so far. So unless he is cutting wood that is thicker than a 2 x 4, he has no need for a 6 1/2 inch saw:
The 5-1/2 is compact for tight spots, and goes a long way on one battery, so it all depends on the DIYer needs and wants. We hope this answer was helpful. Let us know if you have any other questions and thank you for watching and commenting!😎👍
Peter, we are glad you enjoyed this video. Pops is very happy with the 5 1/2 inch circular saw. It is lightweight and very easy to handle and has met every project that he has done so far. So unless he is cutting wood that is thicker than a 2 x 4, he has no need for a 6 1/2 inch saw:
The 5-1/2 is compact for tight spots, and goes a long way on one battery, so it all depends on the DIYer needs and wants. We hope this answer was helpful. Let us know if you have any other questions and thank you for watching and commenting!😎👍
Leaving the saw blade protective guard in place until after installation protects your hands and also prevent the teeth from nicking your work surface.
Great point. Thanks for watching and commenting, we appreciate it!😎👍
GREAT VIDEO. U made things very easy
Phil, we are glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and commenting!😎👍
Thank you for your video. It is informative but with Ryobi putting out so many of the same type tool, it would be very helpful to always include the model number of the tool you are reviewing. I know over the years they have put out at least (4) different 5 1/2" circular saws.
Ray, first of all, thanks so much for watching and commenting, we really appreciate it. Second, you make a really great point that we will be sure to start including in our videos or at minimum, in the description beneath them. As for this Ryobi 1/2” Circular Saw, this is the P505 model. Thanks again Ray for commenting!😎👍
@@Tools4Guys You're welcome, and keep those videos coming. Very helpful.
Nice camera setup, great audio. scary how close your finger got from that angle
Glad you liked the video, and agreed, his finger was a little too close. Thanks for watching and commenting!😎👍
Thankyou from the Texas border of Acuna!
You are so welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting Pamela!😎👍
Thanks for this video. Very helpful! Question, I have an older version of this Ryobi 5.5'' circular saw, and I'm trying to find a segmented diamond blade that will fit. I bought a 4.5 inch Avanti Pro blade, but the hole in the middle of the blade is too large and doesn't fit right on the saw. Do you have any recommendations on segmented diamond blades that would work? Thanks again!
Chris, great question. Most circular blades have a 5/8 inch or a 7/8 inch arbor (the bore in the Center of the saw blade) .... A 10 mm bore is not that common ... And even less common is a 5-1/2” diamond blade for a circular saw ,,, so it might be easier to find a diamond blade with a 5/8 inch bore and use a reducing bushing of 5/8 inch to 10 mm.
Here is the link to the reduction bushing
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@@Tools4Guys This is very helpful! Thank you a ton. You might have just saved me from having to buy a new saw.
Do you think it will cut through garden edging brick?
Sorry to get back with you so late. It can but you would have to flip the brick and cut again on the other side. Hope this helps. Thank you for watching and let us know if you have any other questions.
Did you notice any power issues?
Raj, Pops said he has had it just over two years, uses it about every other week, on 1/2”, 3/4” plywood and lots of 2x4s and hasn’t had any power issues. Now when the batteries get low, yes, at that moment the power drops, but that is the same with any cordless power tool. But once he slaps another battery on, it’s as good as new. Please let us know if you have any other questions and thanks for watching and commenting!😎👍
Glad to see it can handle a 4×4
Agreed Blade! Thanks for watching and commenting!😎👍🛠
Is there a washer on the M66 screw attached to the depth adjustment knob?
Akilah, there is no washer on the adjustment knob. Thanks for watching and let us know if you have any other questions!😎👍
Got mine today
That’s great to hear Stanley. Please let us know how it works for you and thanks for watching and commenting!😎👍
I'd love a 5.5" where can i find one? Like actually, physically?
Ruben bought the Starter Kit from Home Depot but the saw by itself we couldn’t find that same model anymore at Home Depot only at Amazon. Both links are in the description below if needed. Great question, thanks for watching and commenting. Please let us know if you have any others!😎👍
Obrigado pelo vídeo e cuidado com dedo. ;)
I got this saw with a combo kit and found it very under powered. If I move to quickly the saw would stop.
Robert, I am sorry to hear that. I just spoke with my dad, who has had the saw a year now, and has used it on many jobs, even cutting 4x4s and it has not given him this problem. His only thought was to replace the blade, but if that’s doesn’t fix the problem then it could be a defective device or battery. If you have had it less than 30 days you can return it, but if it’s defective, than the manufacturer may take it back regardless if you have had it longer than 30 days. We appreciate you watching and the feedback. Keep us posted, thanks!😎👍🧰🛠
Use a 4 amp battery
My Ryobi grinder does that briefly if you feed it too quickly cutting bolts with a cutoff wheel. It must be protecting the motor. My corded Makita grinder has no such problem. The saw won’t cut through a 2x if you use a cutting guide with 1/4” luan under the saw base. It’s very useful at the lumber yard breaking something down to fit in your car.
Is this a brushless?
Ramons, this particular model# the P1816, that comes in the 2pc. starter kit is not a brushless motor. Some of the newer and bigger Ryobi circular saws, like the 7 1/2 in., however, do have a brushless motor. Thanks for watching and commenting and let us know if you have any other questions!😎👍
@@Tools4Guys The starter kit model is the P1816. This particular 5-1/2 circular saw is the P505.
Thank you for the video. I was on the fence about the $220 6-tool kit I'm looking at because it doesn't have the 6-1/2 in saw. After seeing your video I think this one will suit my needs.
D B, glad to hear you found our video helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting!😎👍
thank you!!
You are welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting!😎👍🧰🛠
Nice demonstration thank you Sir
Jerome, we are glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting!😎👍
This guy is one kick back away from losing his fingers or chopping up his hand .You should not be making unsafe videos to those novice who don't know better.
Yeah, a couple of folks have pointed that out, and we make sure to do things as safe as possible. Thankfully he hasn’t lost any fingers in the last 72 years. That being said, what was it about the video that you did like?
$29 at Home Depot right now tool only.
Wow, that is great to hear, thanks for letting us know!😎👍
u r thumb is an inch away frm the blade which means u r not protecting the fist grip to save u frm the common wood backlash...also incredibly dangerous !!!
Agreed, don’t do that! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Spend little more and get a 7 1/4.
We have one of those as well but wanted to see how this one did with being as small as it is, and it gets the job done for most of our needs. Thanks for watching and commenting, we appreciate it!😎👍
I got the 7 1/4" Ryobi . It's not very good. I switched to the Craftsman and it's a lot better build quality and with more power.
You're going to lose a thumb tip one day, omg. 😳😱
Yes, it was closer, then we would have liked...don't try at home, that's for sure. :-)
That doesn’t even look like a 2x4 the end where u cut look like it been shaved
Not sure what you mean, but just in case you are wondering, this saw can handle 2x4s and even 4x4s. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and commenting!😎👍