8/31/2023 0 Comments Ryobi rotary hammer![]() ![]() Thousands of MRO crews around the country rely on Ryobi tools to get the job done thanks to their performance to cost ratio. There’s a plethora of tools that the DIYer is happy to get in their hands, but tools like this are clearly tipped more toward the Pro side of things. The Ryobi 18V One+ SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer Drill is a perfect example of why. We’re often asked why a Pro-focused organization reviews Ryobi tools. There are definitely more powerful, faster drilling options out there among the traditional Pro brands, but Ryobi takes a lot of the fatigue away with their lightweight design. Keep in mind it’s intended purpose: if you need big diameter holes, hundreds of holes, or you intend to do major demo, this clearly isn’t the tool you’d choose first. The Ryobi made all the holes we asked it to make with less muscular effort than our bigger, more expensive hammer.Įspecially if you don’t have a bunch of holes or for punch list stuff, this is perfect. You must use two hands with the typical, larger-than-necessary rotary hammer I mentioned above. It’s great for working above your head or on walls above your shoulder.Īdditionally, the design lends itself to one-handed operation. But the Ryobi’s cordless nature coupled with its light weight made the job breeze. Needless to say (but I’ll say it anyway), having a cordless tool is preferred other things equal. We had some big, louvered fans to install using tap cons so we called up Ryobi to the big leagues. While the design seems to suggest a bridge between hammer drills and rotary hammers, the chuck is an SDS-Plus design so you won’t be able to use standard twist bits unless you go with a chuck adapter. This rotary hammer drill has four modes: rotary hammer, rotational drilling, chisel only, and a chisel adjust mode that allows you to maneuver the bit to your desired position. Similar to the argument for 12V tools, why use something heavier and bulkier if I don’t have to? The 5,000 BPM impact rate, 1,300 RPM speed, and 3/4-inch max hole diameter is able to handle the majority of holes I need to make. The Ryobi 18V One+ SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer Drill is light! The rotary hammer I usually use is bigger, heavier, and corded – but it can be overkill for most jobs. I certainly didn’t disassemble the Ryobi to find out if it had both mechanisms, but I did want to find out if it could make some holes in concrete. But for more-production-oriented work, such as putting down decking or building a garden shed, they make a noticeable difference.You may notice the name suggests a hybrid: although generally intended for the same function, rotary hammers and hammer drills have distinct mechanisms. For around-the-house tasks, the added speed and power are often unnecessary. The well-positioned LED can also be switched on independently of the drill, a unique feature that makes it a rudimentary flashlight (which could come in handy in nearly any crawl space). Compared with our 12-volt pick, this larger drill completes tougher jobs much faster, doing the same work in less than half the time, with a battery that lasts longer. This is a larger, 20-volt drill, but it shares all of the most important characteristics of the smaller, 12-volt DeWalt: It’s very powerful and extremely comfortable to hold and use, and the little convenience features, such as the belt hook and the case, are spot-on. If you take on projects that have you drilling lots of holes and sinking long screws, we recommend stepping up to the DeWalt DCD791D2 20V Max XR Li-Ion Brushless Compact Drill/Driver Kit. The DCD701F2 also comes with a nice belt hook, and the battery gauge is located on each battery rather than on the tool, so you can check batteries without having to insert them into the drill. And the LED is positioned so that it illuminates the drill front better than most. The battery is designed so that the drill can stand upright when not in use (other drills, like the runner-up Bosch, need to be placed on their side). ![]() The molded handle seems to account for every curve and bulge of the hand, making this drill the most comfortable we’ve ever held. The DeWalt drill’s power is on a par with that of some other models we looked at, but it particularly excels in ergonomics and convenience features. These results show the drill can handle just about anything within the four walls of a home, and even the occasional foray into more aggressive work, like a small decking repair. In our tests, it bored 30 1-inch holes through a 2-by-10 on a single battery charge. The DeWalt DCD701F2 Xtreme 12-volt drill combines power, comfort, and convenience in a way that none of the other tested drills do. ![]()
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