Ryobi drill driver kit

Forums › Home Workshop DIY › Ryobi drill driver kit

rb99

3505 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 1830

Lifetime subscriber

#298775 15-Jul-2022 15:44

Just wondering if anyone might have any thoughts on this -

https://www.bunnings.co.nz/ryobi-18v-one-hp-brushless-compact-2-piece-kit_p0332987

I just bought it, so yes, is probably a bit pointless asking now. Mainly asking as I'm convinced this same kit was priced at $449 maybe a month ago and now its $299, so unless I've bought rubbish maybe I did OK ?

“The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness.” -John Kenneth Galbraith

rb99

richms

29099 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 10210

Trusted

Lifetime subscriber

#2942273 15-Jul-2022 16:01

Prices went up on lots of ryobi and it seems some have come back. The bare HP tools are crazy price now and near to what a milwaukee costs - things like the sprayers etc are crazy expensive compared to home depot. Since travel will become a thing again soon for people I know I might be able to get them from there again which will be good.

Richard rich.ms

PANiCnz

999 posts

Ultimate Geek
+1 received by user: 161

#2942540 16-Jul-2022 09:05

Seems like a good price to me given they're brushless and the kit has two 4.0Ah batteries.

For the Ryobi skins sometimes you can get a good deal off Amazon, deals pop up on OzBargin from time to time. Managed to get impact driver delivered for $50.

k1w1k1d

1713 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 1312

#2942541 16-Jul-2022 09:20

Looks like a pretty good deal for a pair of brushless drills with 4.0AH batteries.

rb99

3505 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 1830

Lifetime subscriber

#2942576 16-Jul-2022 10:19

If I got the prices right, thats quite a decent drop. Anyway, I'm not exactly Mr DIY, so they won't be getting extensive use.

Talking of which, anyone got any thoughts on a decent, cheap set of wood / metal / concrete drill bits / screwdriver set to buy (or ones too avoid ?)

“The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness.” -John Kenneth Galbraith

rb99

k1w1k1d

1713 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 1312

#2942582 16-Jul-2022 10:46

I use a Milwaukee 19 piece set at work for drilling metal and plastic etc. I also use it at home for wood. Probably the best set of drills I have ever used. They have a hex shaft, so very easy to swap between sizes, and they don't slip in the chuck.

Part number is 48894860. Currently on sale at The Toolshed for $99.

KellyP

1250 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 115

ID Verified

Subscriber

#2942584 16-Jul-2022 10:56

I have the impact driver which I purchased separately (damaged box deal) and it's been excellent. I think I paid $130 without a battery so that kit is great value.

Samsung

Shop now on Samsung phones, tablets, TVs and more (affiliate link).

rb99

3505 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 1830

Lifetime subscriber

#2942638 16-Jul-2022 11:15

k1w1k1d:

I use a Milwaukee 19 piece set at work for drilling metal and plastic etc. I also use it at home for wood. Probably the best set of drills I have ever used. They have a hex shaft, so very easy to swap between sizes, and they don't slip in the chuck.

Part number is 48894860. Currently on sale at The Toolshed for $99.

Thanks.

Dumb question #1, that hex shaft thingy doesn't mean they're specific to Milwaukee tools only ?

and #2, how multipurpose are they, do you know if they do all materials, like brick and concrete as well as the materials you mentioned. I looked on Toolshed and Milwaukee websites and it doesn't say anywhere that I've spotted so far...

“The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness.” -John Kenneth Galbraith

rb99

3505 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 1830

Lifetime subscriber

#2942641 16-Jul-2022 11:19

Any thoughts on these maybe ?

https://www.thetoolshed.co.nz/product/16919-milwaukee-shockwave-multi-material-drill-bit-set-8pc?categoryId=2284

“The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness.” -John Kenneth Galbraith

rb99

k1w1k1d

1713 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 1312

#2942743 16-Jul-2022 12:56

The hex shaft is the standard fitting for most brands of drills etc. They simply click into and lock in my Ozito impact driver. The hex also means they won't slip like a round shaft can in a standard chuck. Also don't have to swing on the chuck key or hand chuck. I would never go back to standard drills with round shafts.

You need special tipped drills for masonry.

rb99

3505 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 1830

Lifetime subscriber

#2942794 16-Jul-2022 13:19

Thank you.

“The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness.” -John Kenneth Galbraith

rb99