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Ryobi ONE+ 18-Volt Cordless Reciprocating Saw Review

Ryobi ONE+ 18-Volt Cordless Reciprocating Saw Review

High-Performance Capacity and Unique Vibration Handle
Ryobi ONE+ 18-Volt Cordless Reciprocating Saw Review

Product Name: Ryobi ONE+ 18-Volt Cordless Reciprocating Saw

Product Description: Ryobi One+ Cordless Reciprocating Saw

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Currency: US

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  • 7.4/10
    Rating - 7.4/10
7.4/10

Summary

Although the Ryobi ONE+ 18-Volt Cordless Reciprocating Saw does not come with any battery or charger, the up side is that it is compatible with any 18V lithium ion battery and charger. No provision of LED light has been made, hence working in a dark or confines space may be difficult, however, the cutting performance, power, tool convenience and compatibility and ergonomics are exceptionally well.

Reciprocating saws closely resemble a regular hand saw with an addition of a back and forth motion. It cuts through various objects and chops the material faster. The Ryobi ONE+ 18-Volt Cordless Reciprocating saw is one of the best Ryobi tool from its cordless series.

It is designed to perform almost all types of cutting tasks. Even though it is powerful, the size of the tool is compact and it is light in weight. It is battery powered tool, hence there is no problem of handling long cords or constant electric supply.

High-Performance Capacity

The Ryobi ONE+ can efficiently deliver 0 to 2900 strokes per minute along with no load speed. The result is fast and powerful yet smooth performance. It does not leave any burn marks on the material, neither has an uneven cutting. When compared to the previous versions, it delivers 40% faster performance with increased control and stability.

An adjustable speed trigger lets you select the desired speed setting according to the nature of your job and the density of the material. Electric brake stops the saw as soon as a cut is made to assure the user’s safety.

Unique Anti-Vibe Handle

The vibration of the Ryobi ONE+ 18-Volt Cordless Reciprocating Saw during use may result in uneven cutting or a lack of control on the user’s part. To counteract this consequence, the tool comes with a featured Anti vibe handle. This reduces the transmission of vibration to the user and allows better results. Moreover, the tool is compact and has a very light weight.

Together, these two features reduce the user’s fatigue in longer jobs and eliminate the tiredness of arms, shoulders and wrists. Pivoting shoes provide a control for the depth of the cut and assures the efficient use of blade.

Specs and features

  • Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 4.3 x 6.5 inches
  • Item Weight: 6 pounds
  • Power source: Alternating current
  • Item Dimensions: 4.3 x 17.5 x 6.5 in
  • Built-In Media: Bare-Tool

Pros

  • Tool-free, open lock blade clamp for quick and easy one-handed blade changes
  • 40% faster cutting than previous P514 model
  • Adjustable, pivoting shoe allows depth-of-cut control and efficient blade usage
  • 0-2900 strokes per minute with no-load speed for smooth, fast cutting
  • Variable speed trigger for easy starts and cut control
  • Economical for users on a budget

Cons

  • Does not come with battery or charger
  • Dose not have an LED light

Verdict

Although the Ryobi ONE+ 18-Volt Cordless Reciprocating Saw does not come with any battery or charger, the up side is that it is compatible with any 18V lithium ion battery and charger. No provision of LED light has been made, hence working in a dark or confines space may be difficult, however, the cutting performance, power, tool convenience and compatibility and ergonomics are exceptionally well.

When used with lithium ion batteries, the tool works faster and for longer, because these batteries hold charge for a long time. It has been used by professional technicians of different fields. They highly recommend this product.