RYOBI Rotary Tool FVM51 Lithium Battery With Awful Quick Change Not A Dremel

RYOBI Rotary Tool FVM51 Lithium Battery With Awful Quick Change Not A Dremel sold only at Home Depot and Direct Tool Outlet

RYOBI introduces the USB Lithium Rotary Tool. The rotary tool features a compact design that delivers more power for any application. The new innovative QuickChange Collet with 4X faster accessory changes, which makes switching accessories quick and easy. This kit comes with 15 accessories for a variety of applications such as carving, sanding, polishing and more. The USB Lithium Rotary Tool is a part of the USB Lithium System that provides compact, portable, rechargeable solutions for cordless power and productivity. This USB Lithium Rotary Tool is backed by the RYOBI 2-Year Manufacturer's Warranty and includes (1) Rotary Tool, (1) USB Lithium Battery, (15) Accessories, (1) Wrench, (1) Accessory Storage Case, (1) USB Cable and Operator's Manuals.
Compact design delivers more power for any application
QuickChange Collet with 4 times faster accessory changes
15 Rotary accessories for a variety of projects
Powered by the RYOBI USB Lithium battery system for portability and minimal downtime
2-year manufacturer's warranty
Includes: FVM51 Rotary Tool, FVB01 USB Lithium Battery, 15 Accessories, Wrench, Accessory Storage Case, USB Cable, and Operator's Manuals

[GrandpappyJim]

I just bought mine yesterday and tryed it out. Worked fine for me slick as a whistle. It worked good with my dremel bits as well

[chinzito]

You over tightened the bit with the quick change collet. Also, when you loosen the quick change collet it is important not to open the collet until it stops. I found that it clamps the bit when you loosen the collet all the way until it stops. Tighten the collet on the bit until it clicks and loosen the collet until it breaks free. Give that a try and you’ll find it works great!

[detroitdan]

I like the tool. I had the same problem with quick change. small pliers work great for me. For some work in my low ceiling attic it was great. No complaints on battery use, but wouldn't mind another 10%.

[AdamEdwardGaming]

The collet is fine, its the way you are trying to remove the tool bit. the wrench is not even needed to remove the tool bit. Maybe read the instructions, clockwise/anti clockwise unlocks it.
If the collet is spinning its clearly not done up properly on the rotary tool...
No issues with mine...

[BrandtHambrick]

I fixed mine with another wrench, one at top and bottom of the chuck to open it back up. After that it seems to work fine. But they have a basic chuck and my corded Dremel chuck work with it as well.

[MrDboy]

I just got one. If the bit sticks when loosening it by hand, you need to adjust the tightness of the lower part of the quick connect with the wrench where it screws on. There’s a sweet spot where it’ll work as designed. If it’s too tight on the rotary tool, the bit will stick.

[LogicallyKnot]

Just opened mine and can't get it to open to even insert a tool. What a piece of trash

[albertlepore]

That quick package tool you showed in the beginning is so slow! Could be faster with dull scissors!

[dappa]

that package opener seems to be struggling a bit. i'd scratch that off my wish list

[drscopeify]

The collet is very standard for die grinders, you need to loose it once, move the bit slightly outward then continue to loosen. It's to prevent the bit flying out while in use by having 2 pairs of threads. So you unthread the first, move the bit slightly, then continue to unthread the second pair.

When you know how to use this rotary tool, then post....wow...total fail.

[wikkidclown]

Just based on the fact that he didn't read the directions I'm going to assume he just doesn't know how to use the quick change properly.

[jass]

Been trying for an hour to figure out how this quick change bullshit works. Going back to the store to return it for a dremel.

[BlondieSL]

A while back, this was on sale at Home Depot.
I bought one and an extra battery.
I took it home, loved it and bought a 2nd one and another extra battery. LOL

I use this often now and I'm very happy with its power.

It achieves full power by using PWM (pulse width modulation).

Love this thing.

However, that package opener thing, to me is a total waste and this video proves it.

I can open these stupid blister packs much faster with just scissors.

As for the collets and putting in and removing the bits, I don't know why he's having such a problem.

On the 2 tools that I bought, no issues at all.
However, I THINK, if memory serves, that the 1st day, I had a similar issue where it wouldn't come out easily, but all I did was to screw the outer piece back and forth a few times and there was a little click. Then, all is fine.

Now, there is no issue at all.

But then, I don't over tighten when installing a bit.

Honestly, it does look like he's really over tightening the bit in the chuck.

I just put the shaft in and finger tighten the outer screw. The bit isn't loose at all.
Removing is just turning the outer part in the opposite direction and the bit removes easily.

hmmmm

[pemtax]

Tightening the collet way to hard ... not necessary. The collet is getting stuck to inside the collet nut because of deforming caused by too much pressure. Firm, not as tight as you can make it, is typically all you need for this type of tool. Cheers and good luck ...

[jeremynoakes]

I see this on clearance here in Canada for 35 bucks but not to sure if it’s under power or how long the battery is gonna last compared to my Milwaukee m12 rotary tool .
They did have a corded ryobi tool for 10 bucks more I might take a better look at because mine is old and on the way out

[vader]

Great video! I remember my first time using tools too!

[jrh-]

I like your review. I just recently picked up the 12 volt and had the same issue with the chuck. I have a corded Dremel and I got extra quick change chucks. I use one of them now with the Ryobi cordless. Ryobi's quick change chuck tightens for the bit and the tool as it can be tightened by the wrench at both ends. I found this doesn't work well. I hope Ryobi is reading about this issue. Thanks for your video.

[CoolcarMan-qrzl]

I’m Actually Got The same problem but it the opposite The bit it not tight when I turning it because when I press the button it not Turning

[rw]

I have similar problems with the quick change chuck. (Very disappointed that a GREAT tool has such a crappy holder. Shame on Ryobi quality control. ) I also used a Dremel replacement part.