Cool Tools: I’m going to show you 3 cordless Ryobi tools I think are worth getting, even if you’re already invested in another cordless system.
Generally, I’m not a big fan of Ryobi, and this is not a sponsored video, but I keep coming back to these tools because they’re unique, or at least unique for the price.
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Three very interesting tools indeed. The first, a battery-powered hot glue gun, seems really unique. Definitely a tool that you very rarely see in most company's standard 18-volt power tool system. The second, an electric inflator, while less unique still kind of rare to see from most power tool brands. This is something that I could see using all the time. Currently, I use my air compressor to fill things with air, but this is a much quieter and easy to use solution. Last is the caulk and adhesive gun. Most companies are starting to have this in their system, but, as the video points out, it is much cheaper than most brands. All that being said, I personally am not the biggest Ryobi fan. I have found that most of their tools are built pretty cheaply and don't last too long. For, a tool you don't use too often, Ryobi is excellent, but they are definitely not meant to be an everyday use tool.
These tools are very niche, and possibly useful, but would often not be very useful. This is due to their extremely specific nature and their price. The first, and likely most useful tool is the portable hot glue gun. This comes to $150 and does not last anywhere near all day. While the portability of it does provide extra functionality, it is likely not worth the price. However, the other two tools (an electric caulking gun & a power inflater) are cheaper, yet their uses, especially in theatre are much less useful.
I, personally dislike Ryobi tools as well, as I believe that they are cheap, less effective, and are much more likely to break. If you use power tools more often, I would recommend spending a little more, so that you can spend less in the long run. From personal experience, I also find that their tools are underpowered compared to similar brands (DeWalt, Milwaukee, Rigid), which are, albeit, more expensive.
This may be the first Ryobi tool article that after I read I’m kinda tempted to try them out if not just get them. Of the three different tools the one that really stands out to me is that of the Ryobi hot glue gun, why because almost exactly what the article said in that hate either pull out an extension cord to the project or have to take the project to a hot glue work station. The other two I see as being a lot less useful in the world of entertainment fabrication, but probably nice tools for personal use around the house if you are the do it yourself type of person. While i do not currently have any Ryobi tools and thus batteries and that would mean any of these tools are steep investment, I could see myself buying them if I had other tools that used the batteries.
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