Monday, September 10, 2018

Ryobi 18v Cutting Shear Review Model # P591 (How well do they work?)

All new Ryobi One+ cutting shears Model # P591

Last month, Ryobi introduced their all new ONE+ 18-Volt 18-Guage offset shear tool. The new shears featured an off-set head, and is designed for cutting various materials such as chicken wire, steel and roofing shingles. Here is what we thought after using them.



The first test we rand was making multiple cuts in 25 gauge metal framing studs. When we first tried to cut through the stud, we noticed that the blades were to close together, and found that there was a supplied wrench to make easy adjustments up near the head. Turn clockwise and it tightens up the shears, go counter clockwise, and it spreads them more apart. Once we got adjustment right, we tried again. We had absolutely no issue cutting through the metal studs, and each cut was smooth and easy to make.

The next test we did was cutting through chicken wire. I know this does not seem lik much of a challenge, but for anyone who has had to cut through a lot of this stuff, you know it can be time consuming. This is where the shears actually shined. The cuts were extremely easy to make, and the control that the trigger offers really makes the cutting process easy. Instead of constantly pulling on the trigger, short burst allow you to make these cuts fast and controlled.

We then tried the roofing shingles just to see if they would hold up to the toughness of them. Anyone who cuts through these daily knows that they are not the easiest to cut through. They also dull out blades super quick as they are very abrasive, so I was curious to see how well they would hold up. Because of
the thickness of the shears, and the quick cutting action, they basically did better than anything I have used before. The blades stayed sharp, and had no signs of wear, even after cutting over a square of shingles.

Even if you notice wear and tear over time, the shears are extremely easy to change out for a new set, which in return will allow you to cut until your heart is content.         
Ryobi also added a rotating head design that makes it easy to adjust the angle of the shear to help allow you to work ergonomically correct. At no time did I have issues with twisting my wrist while cutting. We really liked this feature.

Now, when used with a 4AH battery, Ryobi claims that it will cut through over 1000 ft. of sheet metal on a single charge. That being said, we used the same 4.0 battery during all of these test, and it still had power to spare after we were done.

As for build, it’s solid. It’s not too heavy, but built very well. The tool has a nice overmold on it that helps with grip, and will definitely hold up to some abuse. Some other features include:

1. Rotating head for versatile cutting
2. Offset shear design for use on multiple materials
3. Replaceable blades for continued performance
4. Over 1000 ft. of sheet metal cut on a single battery charge using a P108 battery
5. Variable-speed trigger for maximum control
6. GRIPZONE overmold for optimum grip and user comfort
7. Includes belt clip and hex key
8. Part of the Ryobi ONE+ family of over 100-products

The only downside to this tool is that it is not brushless, but other than that, it’s definitely a very handy tool to have in you arsenal. I personally think that this would be a great tool for roofers to have on the job, and recommend you give it a try.   

Dimensions
Product Depth (in.) 14.86
Product Height (in.) 8.32
Product Width (in.) 3.06


Details
Batteries Included No
Battery Amp Hours 0.0
Battery Power Type Lithium Ion or Ni-Cad
Battery Size 18-volt
Color Family Green
Cordless Tool Type Specialty
Cordless/ Corded Cordless
Motor Type Brushed
Number of Batteries Included 0
Product Weight (lb.) 3.5lb
Returnable 90-Day
Tools Product Type Power Tool
Variable Speed Yes
Voltage (volts) 18



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