Media / Editorial Reviews : General

Ryobi doesn’t skip a beat with this Cordless Narrow Crown Stapler. The Ryobi Airstrike line has been a great line overall, and the Narrow Crown Stapler fits right in with the pack. Ryobi is hard to beat in terms of value and their cordless tool lineup is extensive making investing in their battery line a great choice. Homeowners and DIYers will find this tool incredibly useful and at the pricepoint, it’s a great value. Read more....

The folks at Ryobi are nothing if not prolific. With over 100 tools in their 18V ONE+ lineup, they have a tool or accessory for just about every occasion. Recently, Ryobi has been incorporating the more efficient – and more expensive – brushless technology into more cordless tools, like their ONE+ belt sander, impact driver, and sliding compound miter saw. By “upping their game” with the more expensive technology, it seems Ryobi wants to increase their appeal to pro and serious DIY users. The latest addition to the brushless lime-green lineup, scheduled to hit the shelves any day... Read more....

This summer, I’m going all out at the pool. I’m talking massive swan floats, coolers that can keep ice cold for days, and old-school diving board moves. Of course, streaming music is a given, too. There are tons of great-sounding, water-resistant speakers on the market, but this Ryobi sets itself apart. It floats in the water with you, so the neighbors don’t have to listen to your B-sides. It uses the same battery that runs the most popular 18-volt power tool platform in the country, so chances are you’ve already got one in the garage. Read more....

When the work day is over, and the last specks of sawdust have drifted gently to the floor, you know there’s one more chore before you can vamoose. That’s right, the job isn’t done ’til the mess is gone – it’s clean up time. Now you have to drag out the big shop vac, untangle the cord, find an open outlet, and vacuum everything up, all while tugging the big vac behind you without tipping it over. All tidy? Great – now wrap the cord back up, and get everything stowed out of the way. Read more....

I’m a big fan of the trend toward cordless EVERYTHING in the tool universe. It started with cordless drill/drivers, then slowly worked its way up the tool food chain through reciprocating saws, circular saws, and even sliding miter saws. With the advent of brushless motors and improved Lithium Ion battery technology, the list of truly capable cordless tools is constantly expanding. Since my vision is deteriorating almost as fast as my enthusiasm for tripping over hot halogen lights, I’m very happy that one category that’s seen great improvement and expansion is that of cordless LED work lights. Read more....