Why I Traded In DeWalt for Ryobi Tools

I finally address why I got rid of all of my expensive Yellow DeWalt Power tools for Green Ryobi power tools.

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[JTP]

I've been building professionally for over 25 years now. The most important thing I've learned: It's not the tool . . . It's the person using them that makes the difference. Granted, the tools do make it easier, but ANY tool in the right hands can produce amazing results. So why break the bank if you don't have to.

[josephgonzales]

Ryobi is paying you and DeWalt wasn't. That's really all there is to it. You don't have to defend or justify the decision.

[striperkid]

We had a storm 2 years ago and lost some trees. I needed a chainsaw and went to the local box store. Only saw they had left was a 40v Ryobi. I basically had no choice so I bought it. It turned out to be one of the best chainsaws I ever used. Since then, I've purchased a Ryobi 40v lawn mower, edger, trimmer, pole saw, leaf blower, and a slew of 18v hand tools. I'm totally all green !!

[cesarvarela]

I turned 20 this year and i started working and i always wanted to have tools of my own, i decided to go the Ryobi way because not only is it the same battery always, they're great budget tools and sure i barely use them but when i do it's a treat to do so

[christsciple]

I'm about the same age as you, however I was raised in a family of builders, architects, and engineers over here in good ol' Montana. As a contractror, I've never really had a preference for a tool, neither has anyone in my family. It's a matter of using whatever tools works for you and the job you're doing. I do lean towards some colors over others for certain tools simply because I've had good experiences with them and I honestly haven't experimented much with others.

The past three years I've actually been buying and using more Ryobi for smaller projects simply because they work and I've had good luck with them so far. I still have and use a lot of DeWalt and Makita stuff, but haven't had any major problems with Ryobi and they're also more affordable.

However, as someone who builds residential homes and apartment buildings, I will say that my DeWalts and Makitas have held up under far more stress than Ryobis. I can drop my DeWalt drill three stories (it happens - don't tell OSHA!) and be confident that it won't be phased. With Ryobi? No way, had chucks break, random parts snap, it's a different game. BUT, I'm totally OK with that - Ryobi is built for a different job and the savings reflect that.

For normal home owners or hobbyists - Ryobi is a great tool, you get a lot of bang for your buck. I've build sheds, decks, bedrooms, all kinds of stuff without issue.

Also, have Ryobi yard tools - all of which have been performing great for the last year I've had them.

[quiensoyyo]

I have around 10 Ryobi tools, no regrets, my oldest tool is 7 y.o. and still working like a champ, when I replacing some tools but for the brushless option, I don't know why many people complain about those tools, for me those are life savers...

[kevinsiggins]

I’ve used Ryobi and Dewalt professionally (my boss provided the Ryobi tools until I bought my Dewalt tools). In my opinion Ryobi is underrated when it comes to performance. That being said the reason I prefer Dewalt is not the performance, it’s the handle design. Dewalt’s handles are way more comfortable and after 8+ hours of using them heavily the Dewalt just feels better. For people that aren’t going to be using their tools as much Ryobi is definitely the better value though.

[allawishes]

I started out with the blue Ryobi and at one point decided to up my cordless game and actually looked into stepping away from Ryobi but in the end I stayed and with their new line of tools I know I made a great choice price and quality wise. I have a contractor buddy that gives me grief because of my tools but one day his drill wasn't cutting it and as you guess he borrowed mine and was very impressed.

[emgriffiths]

Not a Ryobi fanboy but I bought some because they were decent and affordable- now I am searching them out so I can use my battery stash. They also have a large selection and I love the portable fan for working in the heat, under a car, in the RV or just on the deck

[Just.Here.For.Comments]

I've been using Ryobi for years. Remodeled a house with them as well and they've never let me down.

[erickpiril]

I’m the same way. I got into rebuilding my deck from the ground up, but I knew I needed good power tools that wouldn’t kill my wallet given I had a strict budget. I’ve watched pretty much all your videos and I’ve noticed you use ryobi. So I figured why not. So now I have about 20 ryobi tools and garden tools as well. And honestly it’s been money well spent. Wouldn’t of happened if I never stumbled on your videos. You’re awesome dude!!! Keep doing what you do!!! 🤙🏽

[marianomoreno]

I’m with you brotha. Keep up the great home renovation. I’m a carpenter from Los Angeles that specializes in custom upholstery. Appreciate the videos.

[RenegadesGarage]

Mr. Build It.. Nice sponsorship.. I have a lot of Ryobi tools and haven't had a problem with them yet.. Good quality tools that won't break the bank.

[zacharymilos]

I make many of my took buying choices based on Project Farm videos. Sometimes Ryobi is an excellent value and I end up buying. Other times... Most of the time... They aren't. However, I don't use these for a living and I just need something that works. Ryobi has been great for 90% of what I needed to get done.

[SaiAkashTumu]

I'm a handyman who has done a tone of projects, Ryobi is very underrated.

[Martinruizthemerchant]

I love that you were fully transparent about why you made the change I bought a home last year that was our dream home but was a fixer-upper it was the only way I could get in this area after getting bids from contractors and filling like it going to take a lot of money to fix this up I decided to try to do the projects my self I begin the buy tools now I have dewalt tools only because my brother in law works for Stanley black and decker so I get a deal on the tools. I also own Ryobi Tools and Rigid they are basically the same company My uncle who does maintenance for an apartment complex told me he loves his Ryobi tools over his Dewalt now not knocking Dewalt as I love their tools also but I for the price, you can get a nice Ryobi set up for a much less price and it would do the same jobs. I love your channel it gives me a lot of info when I tackle my home renovation projects currently working on a hood vent cover

[DCW_smith]

I have green and yellow. I work in bathroom renovations and I use Ryobi all the time - the new HP like is pretty amazing

[CatnipAddikt]

Love the honesty and how you addressed the comments, my biggest draws to ryobi is the price, power and how there's literally any tool you can think of that takes advantage of the same battery platform as you addressed in your video. GJ

[MobWithGuns]

Between mechanic stuff and home improvement stuff the best advice I’ve heard is the sliding scale of tools. If you’re going to use it once or twice / occasionally, go with harbor freight or ryobi until it breaks and then you know what type of tool you’ll need by then from using it so much. But if you make your money daily with the tools buy the best tool you can afford at that time.

[charlesc]

I love my Ryobi tools. That is all I have and the best thing is the battery will work with older tools and future tools. Ryobi will always keep the same battery platform to work in any future tool they develop and I also use the 40 volt tools too.