I am using this saw to cut down and cut up trees on our forest trail and for yard work! I have cut down trees up to 9 inches in diameter (!) and 40 feet tall, then cut off branches. Works great. Just slower than a chain saw. I use 12 in blades with carbide tips used for pruning.
Yeah, the initial few times I opened and closed it I didn't use the tab - that was an oversight on my part. However, I still maintain it's a crappy design, since the tab can be overridden with minimal force, and doing so breaks it after just a few cycles. Usually if I meet enough resistance with a mechanism I'll stop and reassess if I'm forcing something that shouldn't be forced. That never occurred to me with this tool since the force required didn't meet the alarm bell threshold in my head.
that one handed thing is the same for me it worked for the first 5 times then stopped staying open so I think it is a flaw that just hasn't been adressed or just something that they didnt really care about making a long term thing.
Bought one of these 3 or 4 years ago. Wasn't sure i was going to like it. I will someday replace it with another one. But i can't seem to kill this thing. Never new the blade latch was too lock open. Well worth the buck
Can you do a review of the RYOBI 18V ONE+ Lithium-Ion Cordless Multi-Tool ? I won a Ryobi ONE+ power-tool set and the multi tool I’m still unsure of. Love your reviews. 😊
I haven't done one on the Ryobi model. I do have a Dremel MM-50 OMT review and an M18 FUEL OMT review. Those type of tools all operate pretty similarly.
That was a very helpful review. I have a quick question. I purchased this recently and upon fixing the blade it sits firmly in the slot but there is a little shake vertically. Is this normal ?
Liked the clear video while you were explaining things. I had a question about the vertical slop in the saw blade which I did not see in the previous "blue" model. Watching your vid, I could see the same slop when you put the blade to the 2x4. I am assuming this must be a Ryobi design feature.
Thanks! I just went back and took a look at the blade retention mechanism, and it appears that most of that slop is in the connection point to the blade, not in the reciprocating piston itself (although the piston does have a little bit of play too). It's also magnified by the oversized 9" blade I have attached to it. Maybe Ryobi was going for the poor man's orbital cutting action? :)
Just bought a pack of those Diablo Bi-Metal steel & wood reciprocating sawzall blades. I picked up 10 with a case @ Home Depot for $14 before tax. How do you find them (ie the non carbide ones ) compared to the milwaukee blades?
I haven't gotten a chance to use the new Milwaukee Ax blades yet, if that's what you're referring to. I don't think I've ever met a Diablo blade, whether recip or circular, that I didn't like though! (I'm not discounting the quality of other blades - I just found out early on that Diablo offers a good product, and they've been a solid buy every time I've pulled the trigger on them.)
It's part #23 in the parts breakdown manual, which turns out to just be an M10 screw: manuals.ttigroupna.com/system/files/9671/original/P516_387_r_03.pdf?2017 You can either order it through Ryobi customer service (probably $5 or more), or I'd probably just go buy a generic M10 set screw from the hardware store (probably under $1).
so, I have an existing ryobi recip saw from before they added the anti-vibe handle, and its done reasonably well for me. My biggest issue with it, is its tendency to overheat doing heavy work. How well would you say this one dissipates heat, or how quickly/slowly would you say it heats up?
I can't speak to the extremely heavy use, since I currently only have one of the P102 batteries. When I did my endurance test, I ended up running the battery empty and discovered that the battery needed to cool down before recharging though. I would think moving the motor to the in-line design that the professional models use would be a step in the right direction for reducing overheating, but that's just an educated guess on my part.
No, sorry - there's no on-board blade storage. That's usually something I've seen in jigsaws, since the blades are a pretty uniform size. I don't think I've ever seen the feature on a reciprocating saw though, since the blades can often be 9" to 12" long, and impractical to store on-board.
Yes, TTI owns Ryobi, Ridgid, and Milwaukee. It's pretty clear there's some collaboration going on too, with the M18 and One+ transfer pumps, the variations on "quiet" impact drivers, and the Ryobi and Ridgid trim routers all recently released. And yes, Stanley B&D owns DeWalt.
@@argustigreal5972 I got a mix of Ryobi and Milwaukee tools, and between the two I would say it all depends on the tool. Ryobi has a few tools that I personally think is if not better at least as good as the M18 (brushless impact drivers and oscillating multitools especially). Drills, angle grinders and recip saws I'd go Milwaukee no doubt.
Seems a quite common problem. I am on both ONE+ and the M18 systems, and was looking at this one first, but it seemed to cut a bit slow in comparison with the Fuel models. Ended up with a Hackzall, and later learned of this problem with the Ryobis. Feels like I dodged a bullet.
Yeah, I have no idea how that design feature got sent to production. I mean, did they even test it ONCE before finalizing the latching mechanism? Other than that, it seems to be a pretty decent saw though.
...let me say, in general, Ryobi cordless tools are good for the money...and I have several...however, that sawzall is JUNK...the motors burn out prematurely, actually the old blue ones were more durable..and they shake the batteries loose and damage them, the clips are not adequate to hold the batteries on something shaky like a reciprocating saw...steer clear of these!....
I've got the ryobi 515 and it's a smoker out of the box, Home Depot and Ryobi will not replace. came in a kit online sale and must return all in box. what box? who keeps the box? thanks Home Depot and Ryobi for junk I can not replace!! And I do have alot of their tools that work great, but their reciprocating saws 1 will no longer hold Batteries clips broken and 2 burning motor. hey ryobi do your Vacuums suck as (bad or good?) as your reciprocating saws? posting ever where I can about this RYOBI, IF ONE LEES PERSON BUY THIS THAN WORTH IT:)
If you have the original receipt, I'd go back to that Home Depot and ask to speak to a manager - that's unacceptable customer service. At the very least, you should be able to exchange all the tools from the kit for a new kit.
I have never needed the box to Exchange a ryobi item. But you do need the receipt. The tool has a 3 year warranty. I would ask for a manager at HD for sure.
It's officially pronounced REEEE-obi. Go watch any of the manufacturer's videos, and you'll realize I'm the one pronouncing it correctly here: th-cam.com/video/aTz_r-O5Gwc/w-d-xo.html
Cheers! I think a lot of people fail to differentiate using a tool like this is what a DIYer vs. what a professional tradesman needs.
I ordered one to disassemble wood pallets for projects. In time, I'm sure I will find many uses for this saw.
What kind of projects, I have some pallets I need to repurpose
I am using this saw to cut down and cut up trees on our forest trail and for yard work! I have cut down trees up to 9 inches in diameter (!) and 40 feet tall, then cut off branches. Works great. Just slower than a chain saw. I use 12 in blades with carbide tips used for pruning.
I have the same problem with the blade lock mechanism. You can get it to work if you pull out tab with you fingernail.
Joe Bal Thanks, good to know.
Yeah, the initial few times I opened and closed it I didn't use the tab - that was an oversight on my part. However, I still maintain it's a crappy design, since the tab can be overridden with minimal force, and doing so breaks it after just a few cycles.
Usually if I meet enough resistance with a mechanism I'll stop and reassess if I'm forcing something that shouldn't be forced. That never occurred to me with this tool since the force required didn't meet the alarm bell threshold in my head.
that one handed thing is the same for me it worked for the first 5 times then stopped staying open so I think it is a flaw that just hasn't been adressed or just something that they didnt really care about making a long term thing.
Bought one of these 3 or 4 years ago. Wasn't sure i was going to like it. I will someday replace it with another one. But i can't seem to kill this thing. Never new the blade latch was too lock open.
Well worth the buck
ralph crosby The blade change lever lock open is a new feature with the P516 model that was released this May 2016.
Very useful review. Thanks. I also appreciate your follow-up replies to other viewers comments and questions.
would this be good for drywall cutting?
I'd pick an oscillating multitool for drywall cutting over this.
Can you do a review of the RYOBI 18V ONE+ Lithium-Ion Cordless Multi-Tool ? I won a Ryobi ONE+ power-tool set and the multi tool I’m still unsure of.
Love your reviews. 😊
I haven't done one on the Ryobi model. I do have a Dremel MM-50 OMT review and an M18 FUEL OMT review. Those type of tools all operate pretty similarly.
That was a very helpful review. I have a quick question. I purchased this recently and upon fixing the blade it sits firmly in the slot but there is a little shake vertically. Is this normal ?
Yeah, a little vertical play is normal.
I got one for xmas cant wait to try it out, will use mostly for tree limps and such. great video thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching! It will definitely lop off some tree limbs, no problem.
Liked the clear video while you were explaining things. I had a question about the vertical slop in the saw blade which I did not see in the previous "blue" model. Watching your vid, I could see the same slop when you put the blade to the 2x4. I am assuming this must be a Ryobi design feature.
Thanks! I just went back and took a look at the blade retention mechanism, and it appears that most of that slop is in the connection point to the blade, not in the reciprocating piston itself (although the piston does have a little bit of play too). It's also magnified by the oversized 9" blade I have attached to it.
Maybe Ryobi was going for the poor man's orbital cutting action? :)
Just bought a pack of those Diablo Bi-Metal steel & wood reciprocating sawzall blades.
I picked up 10 with a case @ Home Depot for $14 before tax.
How do you find them (ie the non carbide ones ) compared to the milwaukee blades?
I haven't gotten a chance to use the new Milwaukee Ax blades yet, if that's what you're referring to. I don't think I've ever met a Diablo blade, whether recip or circular, that I didn't like though! (I'm not discounting the quality of other blades - I just found out early on that Diablo offers a good product, and they've been a solid buy every time I've pulled the trigger on them.)
were do you get the set screw at?????
It's part #23 in the parts breakdown manual, which turns out to just be an M10 screw: manuals.ttigroupna.com/system/files/9671/original/P516_387_r_03.pdf?2017
You can either order it through Ryobi customer service (probably $5 or more), or I'd probably just go buy a generic M10 set screw from the hardware store (probably under $1).
is the blade supposed to wiggle slightly up and down when its locked in?
Yeah, it's got a little play in it normally.
Did he show how to install the blade or did I miss it😬
You missed it. 2:40
so, I have an existing ryobi recip saw from before they added the anti-vibe handle, and its done reasonably well for me. My biggest issue with it, is its tendency to overheat doing heavy work. How well would you say this one dissipates heat, or how quickly/slowly would you say it heats up?
I can't speak to the extremely heavy use, since I currently only have one of the P102 batteries. When I did my endurance test, I ended up running the battery empty and discovered that the battery needed to cool down before recharging though.
I would think moving the motor to the in-line design that the professional models use would be a step in the right direction for reducing overheating, but that's just an educated guess on my part.
+Doresoom Reviews thanks, I usually can't get more than three pallets torn down before my p515 gets too hot to hold :-D
Yikes!
is there blade storage in the handle covered up by the battery?
No, sorry - there's no on-board blade storage. That's usually something I've seen in jigsaws, since the blades are a pretty uniform size. I don't think I've ever seen the feature on a reciprocating saw though, since the blades can often be 9" to 12" long, and impractical to store on-board.
Just got it for 104 at home depot with two batteries 4hr thax
Nice review 👍🏻 mine blew up after 3 weeks electric smells after one week so I was concerned. Back to the hardware store now wish me luck.
That should definitely be returnable under their 30 day policy. Still sucks though!
did you now that millwakee was made by the same comany that made ryobi and it's tye same thing with dewalt and black and decker
Yes, TTI owns Ryobi, Ridgid, and Milwaukee. It's pretty clear there's some collaboration going on too, with the M18 and One+ transfer pumps, the variations on "quiet" impact drivers, and the Ryobi and Ridgid trim routers all recently released.
And yes, Stanley B&D owns DeWalt.
@@DoresoomReviews how is the quality of this brands differ
@@argustigreal5972 I got a mix of Ryobi and Milwaukee tools, and between the two I would say it all depends on the tool. Ryobi has a few tools that I personally think is if not better at least as good as the M18 (brushless impact drivers and oscillating multitools especially). Drills, angle grinders and recip saws I'd go Milwaukee no doubt.
i just got mine today I have the same problem with the blade lock also but it works good im gonna try to cut small trees with it
See Pulsifi3d's pinned comment for solving the blade lock problem.
blade lock lasts about 6 months then renders the saw useless.....2 weeks to get a new one?....3 days to have it repaired?...I need it now!
3 months and mine broke
The part that holds the blade.
That sucks - at least it should still be under warranty.
Seems a quite common problem. I am on both ONE+ and the M18 systems, and was looking at this one first, but it seemed to cut a bit slow in comparison with the Fuel models. Ended up with a Hackzall, and later learned of this problem with the Ryobis. Feels like I dodged a bullet.
8:14 bro I thought u were gonna accidentally cut your table lol
LOL, the perspective totally makes it look that way!
HI, THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO ME WITH THE LACH IN THE SAW, IT WORK ONLY THE FIRST TIME.
Yeah, I have no idea how that design feature got sent to production. I mean, did they even test it ONCE before finalizing the latching mechanism? Other than that, it seems to be a pretty decent saw though.
i really love your honest reviews...
Thanks!
use the same battery on tree brances from 1 to 4 " didt last more than 7 cuts before the bat died
Which battery model, and what type of wood?
the p107 soft wood to medium...
When charged the light on 3 bars not 4 when its full also..dunno if the battery is on its way out..
Good to know, thanks!
It's not you the clip never worked right out of the box on mine
I'll bet a lot of people had this problem, since Ryobi made the part metal for the brushless version.
Good and honest review 👍🏼.
Very good and nicely done review my friend :)
Great review, thanks
It's okay but batteries die really fast even with a 4ah battery hopefully with a 6ah last longer
I think Ryobi also now offers a 9Ah battery.
2:40 lmao he was talkin mad shit about the new design!
Of all my ryobi tools This is the worst Blade will hang up a lot Try using some oil on what your cutting when using
Just curious, what situations/materials do you find it binds up in?
The blade keeps falling off
Great job. Very thorough .
Thanks!
...let me say, in general, Ryobi cordless tools are good for the money...and I have several...however, that sawzall is JUNK...the motors burn out prematurely, actually the old blue ones were more durable..and they shake the batteries loose and damage them, the clips are not adequate to hold the batteries on something shaky like a reciprocating saw...steer clear of these!....
I've got the ryobi 515 and it's a smoker out of the box, Home Depot and Ryobi will not replace.
came in a kit online sale and must return all in box. what box? who keeps the box?
thanks Home Depot and Ryobi for junk I can not replace!! And I do have alot of their tools that work great, but their reciprocating saws 1 will no longer hold Batteries clips broken and 2 burning motor.
hey ryobi do your Vacuums suck as (bad or good?) as your reciprocating saws?
posting ever where I can about this RYOBI, IF ONE LEES PERSON BUY THIS THAN WORTH IT:)
If you have the original receipt, I'd go back to that Home Depot and ask to speak to a manager - that's unacceptable customer service. At the very least, you should be able to exchange all the tools from the kit for a new kit.
I have never needed the box to Exchange a ryobi item. But you do need the receipt. The tool has a 3 year warranty. I would ask for a manager at HD for sure.
This reciprocating saw belongs to the Incredible Hulk.
You won't like it when it's angry! Although I think the Hulk prefers smashing over sawing...
I got this real deal because I started looking for how to repair it cuz is doesn't work
awesome review thanks
Good video!
Great first 37 seconds...but sorry...couldn't get passed the r-EEE-obi. R-EYE-obi.
It's officially pronounced REEEE-obi. Go watch any of the manufacturer's videos, and you'll realize I'm the one pronouncing it correctly here: th-cam.com/video/aTz_r-O5Gwc/w-d-xo.html
No to bad for Price I but one pawn 30.00
👎 did not show how to put and take away the blade.
Maybe you should actually watch the video before complaining. I covered blade changes at 2:40.
@@DoresoomReviews yeah but you didn't put the blade.
Watch it again, I did. The only thing I didn't do is flip the catch closed.
I got one is trash no work don't Bay it
Its a toy
IS NO GOOD IS PLATY AY OFFER 👎👎👎👎👎