RYOBI Brushless 18V Jigsaw P524 |
If your wondering if the all new RYOBI 18 Volt cordless, brushless Jig Saw is powerful, you came to the right place, as this as this saw...
Provided by the Home Depot Prospective Program for review.
If your wondering if the all new RYOBI 18 Volt cordless, brushless Jig Saw is powerful, you came to the right place as this saw is an absolute powerhouse. It may not be as heavy duty as the more pricey saws on the market, but if you are a beginning wood worker, or a DIY warrior this may be the saw for you.Build
So lets just get this out of the way first. The casing on this has a solid build, but the levers and knobs are all plastic. Now when I say plastic, I don't mean like a thick industrial type of plastic, I mean (don't drop this saw cause it will break) type of plastic. It's definitely a DIY'er kind of saw, but that
doesn't mean that is won't get the job done.
The over-mold on this saw feels great. It's textured and really prevents your hands slipping around while working. I also love the D-shape handle design that they put on this because it's really comfortable in the hands. Now even though there are a few plastic parts, your have to remember the price-point of this saw, and take it for what it's worth.
Functionality
Everything you get on a top shelf you basically get one this saw. The added four different orbital positions 0 - 3 ( 0 being off, and 3 being high) The orbital action is crazy insane and tears through the wood like it's hungry for it. You also get a 45 degree bevel cut that will bevel left and right. All you need to do is open the lever, and decide which detent (angle) you want to cut. The pin can be locked in a 0, 15, 30 and 45 degree position, and is super easy to adjust. Not to mention, its all tool-ess.
Orbital knob |
Two other things that I enjoyed about this saw was the quick release blade and the built in dust blower near the blade. The blade actually pops out when released, so you don't need to struggle with a hot blade, and the blower really pushes the dust out of the cut line nicely.
Power
When on straight cuts (orbital off) it was smooth and glided over the wood. Plywood with laminate coating on it was as smooth as a babies bottom when finished. There was no bogging down, or any issue with maneuverability; it was simply impressive.
Other specs
Even though this is an absolute powerhouse of a saw, it's still a DIY'er tool. It definitely won't hold of to heavy construction sites, or professional wood working shops, but it is a perfect saw for the weekend warrior. I think it has a lot to offer, and Ryobi definitely gave the user a bunch of features that the higher end saws have, but keep in mind the price range of this saw, and understand that your actually getting a lot for the money
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