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Posted by Bob on January 16, 2008, 5:33 am
On a previous post about HF junk tools, Edwin P--- responded in
part with the following comment.
"If you want low end, check out brands like
Ryobi. Most of there stuff is serviceable at least. "
I was/am considering buying a Ryobi scroll saw (for new hobby use).
I have never owned a Ryobi anything. After reading this comment, I
am now reconsidering.
I'd appreciate comments from others who are familiar with Ryobi
equipment before I invest in something that I won't be satisfied
with.
Thanks, Bob-tx
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Posted by Chuck on January 16, 2008, 6:14 am
Bob wrote:
> On a previous post about HF junk tools, Edwin P--- responded in
> part with the following comment.
> "If you want low end, check out brands like
> Ryobi. Most of there stuff is serviceable at least. "
>
> I was/am considering buying a Ryobi scroll saw (for new hobby use).
> I have never owned a Ryobi anything. After reading this comment, I
> am now reconsidering.
>
> I'd appreciate comments from others who are familiar with Ryobi
> equipment before I invest in something that I won't be satisfied
> with.
>
> Thanks, Bob-tx
>
>
I have a Ryobi table saw, a Ryobi scroll saw and several palm sanders.
All work well and have lasted 12 years, so far. I recommend Ryobi for
home owner use, not heavy construction use. Chuck
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Posted by Smitty Two on January 16, 2008, 6:50 am
> On a previous post about HF junk tools, Edwin P--- responded in
> part with the following comment.
> "If you want low end, check out brands like
> Ryobi. Most of there stuff is serviceable at least. "
>
> I was/am considering buying a Ryobi scroll saw (for new hobby use).
> I have never owned a Ryobi anything. After reading this comment, I
> am now reconsidering.
>
> I'd appreciate comments from others who are familiar with Ryobi
> equipment before I invest in something that I won't be satisfied
> with.
>
> Thanks, Bob-tx
By definition, a hobby should be enjoyable. I'd rather put up with
marginal quality for the occasional DIY chore than for a hobby. Never
had Ryobi so I can't offer an opinion, but quality and price are often
related.
I remember the first time I used a Makita scroll saw, about 25 years
ago. That was a shocking epiphany: Small hand tools that don't vibrate
your body and rattle your teeth like a geriatric chair are actually
available.
Tools are like women: I'd rather have one good one than three or four
half-baked ones.
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Posted by Casual Observer on January 16, 2008, 8:50 am
>
>> On a previous post about HF junk tools, Edwin P--- responded in
>> part with the following comment.
>> "If you want low end, check out brands like
>> Ryobi. Most of there stuff is serviceable at least. "
>>
>> I was/am considering buying a Ryobi scroll saw (for new hobby use).
>> I have never owned a Ryobi anything. After reading this comment, I
>> am now reconsidering.
>>
>> I'd appreciate comments from others who are familiar with Ryobi
>> equipment before I invest in something that I won't be satisfied
>> with.
I have a Ryobi circular saw, a reciprocating saw, and a cordless drill - for
home use, they're fine.
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Posted by ransley on January 16, 2008, 9:20 am
wrote:
>
>
>
> >> On a previous post about HF junk tools, Edwin P--- =A0 responded in
> >> part with the following comment.
> >> =A0 =A0 "If you want low end, check out brands like
> >> =A0 =A0 Ryobi. =A0Most of there stuff is serviceable at least. "
>
> >> I was/am considering buying a Ryobi scroll saw (for new hobby use).
> >> I have never owned a Ryobi anything. =A0After reading this comment, I
> >> am now reconsidering.
>
> >> I'd appreciate comments from others who are familiar with Ryobi
> >> equipment before I invest in something that I won't be satisfied
> >> with.
>
> I have a Ryobi circular saw, a reciprocating saw, and a cordless drill - f=
or
> home use, they're fine.
B&D is bottom of the barrel, I had a contractor with all Ryobi and he
said he was happy, for H.O., hobby use it should be fine, for everyday
commercial they dont last as long as high priced stuff , but Ryobi is
cheaper.
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