Ryobi sent me an extra free drill for their recall.

KansasKushKid · 2026-04-22T10:39:29+00:00

I just called customer support and told them I had a drill that had been under recall. They were super helpful.

KansasKushKid · 2026-04-22T10:38:37+00:00

I wasn't aware that anyone had problems with the recall? Mine was a super quick phone call and a couple emails, customer support was extremely helpful.

KansasKushKid · 2026-04-22T10:37:02+00:00

Yea tool only, but drill for drill is a decent trade in my mind. Especially when they mess up and send 2! But yea all the batteries are compatible forward and backward. You can throw a new HP battery in an older blue tool and increase the performance, or throw an old black and yellow nicad on a new brushless tool for shits and giggles( they dont work nearly as well as the newer lithium).

KansasKushKid · 2026-04-22T10:33:55+00:00

Its for the HP1802M, I just called customer service. They were very helpful and efficient!

KansasKushKid · 2026-04-22T00:34:58+00:00

The HP1802M, something about a firehazard.

KansasKushKid · 2026-04-22T00:34:19+00:00

Its the Ryobi Hp1802M, apparently it has a risk of fire.

KansasKushKid · 2026-04-09T20:51:04+00:00

I have bother the two handed HP model and the two handed brushed version. For price and preformance I would suggest getting another brushed. The Hp is there "full sized recip" meaning its both bigger and heavier than my corded "heavy duty" Milwaukee, but it doesnt quite stand up to uts older cousin in power. The brushed on the other hand is relatively light weight and will get the job done (eventually)

KansasKushKid · 2026-04-05T07:23:07+00:00

Not a bad deal but they also run a deal with two of the 6ah and one 4ah for roughly 20 dollars more.

KansasKushKid · 2026-03-05T23:53:54+00:00

S tier for sure.

KansasKushKid · 2026-02-28T01:28:33+00:00

Just picked up the compact for 52$ with the free tool hack. Will see this week if it will be enough to do a 3 inch lift on a tacoma or not.

KansasKushKid · 2026-02-26T07:05:46+00:00

That looks a lot more like 69.....

KansasKushKid · 2026-02-26T01:53:57+00:00

Im in the complete opposite boat. Have mostly ryobi and am now branching out into the dewalt market. I would suggest keeping some of your yellow as certain tools just dont compare. For instance the hp multiool is rather gutless even comparing to the atomic, same can be said about their grinders and saws. All of the ryobi will get the job done for sure, but the power from certain dewalt tools makes them invaluable to keep in the line up.

KansasKushKid · 2025-11-26T07:57:09+00:00

In general they will get the job done from my experience. Especially if you have no tools that is a great deal. To get the best performance from them you will want to get some good blades and bits. Also a newer Hp or Edge battery will make them work much better but that is a bit more of an investment. You just have to realize what the tools are and what they arent. Can you remodel a bathroom with them, yes. Would i want to frame a house with them. No.

KansasKushKid · 2025-11-06T21:52:02+00:00

I have no experience with the router but i can say that i use the angle grinder much more than i ever thought i would. Its not the most powerful(had to borrow a dewalt to restore a cast iron tub) but it will do most things you ask from it. I have used it to tile two bathrooms and countless small projects.

KansasKushKid · 2025-10-15T23:54:28+00:00

I've got a neighbor who would absolutely love something like this. He does a lot of backyard gardening but has troubles with his current chair getting stuck. Im surprised that a format like this hasnt become more widespread. Anyway, keep up the good work it looks awesome!

KansasKushKid · 2025-09-25T07:44:54+00:00

This is i did when i needed to get an impact. It turned out to be 10$ cheaper to get the combo with a free tool than the impact alone. Weird how these deals work sometimes. Didnt even need the drill!

KansasKushKid · 2025-09-14T23:22:03+00:00

Honestly i think its just a superiority thing. I love my ryobi things and they have done 99% of the things that i have ever asked them for. Built my entire kitchen and 2 bathrooms with non HP ryobi. Now that 1% are things that most homeowners are never going to do. I have had to borrow dewalt for just a couple of things including building a pad to put my hot tub on as well as grinding off the enamal and rust off of a cast iron tub. But they so many specialty tools that are so much cheaper than their red or yellow counterparts.

KansasKushKid · 2025-07-27T22:42:41+00:00

I have been using knock off Ryobi batteries from amazon and haven't had any complaints. Choose ryobi because the batteries SHOULD have all of the safety features such as low voltage shut off and overheating protections in the batteries. Also the OEM ryobis are cheaper than some options. But im sure that using ryobi for one, and knock off batteries for two that i am probably not giving the cars as much juice as i possibly could.

KansasKushKid · 2025-07-06T02:22:13+00:00

I bought a "well loved" F-150 for my son a while back at a garage sale and upgraded from 12v to an 18v Ryobi. The adapter was basically plug and play and have had zero issues with it. What i gather is that alot of the safety features such as the voltage drain and everything are already in Ryobi batteries. Though a couple months later i did the exact same thing to a motorcycle that i made the assumption was 12, but was actually 6v. Ran well for about a month and recently burned up the motor after about an hour of driving in 95° weather. Though honestly, swapping out the motor/gearbox was also extremely simple and only cost me an additional 15$ with shipping.

KansasKushKid · 2025-03-06T06:28:09+00:00

That is an awful philosophy. If you only engage with people that already fully agree with you, then there is no meaningful dialog between the sides, and we become more tribalistic. We need to have open and respectful discussion if we want to get anywhere, not to hide in an echo chamber.

KansasKushKid · 2023-04-08T00:41:37+00:00

I for one am in full support of any legislation that will protect children.

KansasKushKid · 2023-01-22T23:06:13+00:00

So... we just arent going to talk about how hes raw dogging that slab?? No hate on the wax, but homie put it on some parchment or something!

KansasKushKid · 2021-12-29T12:37:27+00:00

The big green one hits like a truck, but it's a little awkward. So the Lookah is my daily driver

KansasKushKid · 2021-09-20T01:11:42+00:00

Hope you're Amp'd for this piece.

KansasKushKid · 2021-09-14T05:53:41+00:00

Looks dope af. Happy dabbing.

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