March 3, 2017
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Article Type - Review, Battery Type - 18/20V, Manufacturer - Ryobi, Power Type - Cordless, Tradesman - Carpentry Tool Reviews, User Type - Homeowner
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Article Type - Review, Battery Type - 18/20V, Manufacturer - Ryobi, Power Type - Cordless, Tradesman - Carpentry Tool Reviews, User Type - Homeowner
Yeah, Ryobi is becoming a real contender in the tool world now. Something to consider.
This is another one of those tools I have been waiting for since before being in a focus group at the IWF back in 2008 where I requested that Porter Cable produce one instead of the mini corded version that they were developing at the time. Unfortunately, I divorced myself from Ryobi tools even before that time due to various issues with previous purchases from their tool line-up and I am skeptical of the pod style battery pack. It makes sense to keep the design for the existing customer base, but I feel that it eventually could limit future design choices of new offerings in the cordless venue. It’s awesome that they are introducing new tool types, and I hope they keep at it, and hope that it forces other tool groups to innovate as well.