RYOBI 7¼-inch Compound Miter Saw

By ralph mroz

RYOBI 7¼-inch Compound Miter Saw Every pro carpenter needs a miter saw, of course, and every DIYer will sooner or later want one.  But as Rob points out, we don’t always need a big miter saw – that is, something in the 10+-inch category.  For most interior trim work and much shop work, a compact…

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Ryobi PAD01B Bluetooth Speaker

By John Peachey

Ryobi 18V One+ Speaker with  PAD01B Review While I would not call myself an “audiophile”, I love to listen to music and I do so all the time.  I have owned numerous Bluetooth speakers to enjoy my favorite music on.  I have recently been using the Ryobi 18V One+ Speaker with Bluetooth Wireless Technology (PAD01B)…

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RYOBI 1800 PSI/1.2 GPM compact power washer

By ralph mroz

RYOBI 1800 PSI/1.2 GPM Electric Pressure Washer At over eight pounds per gallon, moving water is a very effective energy transfer medium, which is why something like the RYOBI 1800 PSI/1.2 GPM compact pressure washer is so effective.  Water was the first power source for industry, and still today powers much of the electricity produced.…

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RYOBI Benchtop Disc/Belt Sander and ½-inch x 18-inch Cordless Belt Sander

By ralph mroz

RYOBI Benchtop Disc/Belt Sander The RYOBI Benchtop Disc/Belt Sander is a valuable addition to any shop or jobsite.  Tools, both hand tools and power tools, can be divided into two classes depending on their relationship to the workpiece.  Hand-held tools: all hand tools, circular saws, electric drills, and so on, are held by the operator…

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RYOBI Nine-Inch Band Saw

By ralph mroz

RYOBI 9” Benchtop Band Saw Review  The RYOBI Nine-Inch Benchtop Band Saw for Those Time When You Can’t Stick to the Straight and Narrow It’s safe to say that most of the wood cutting that most carpenters do is along straight lines with a circular, miter, track or even recip saw.  But life’s not all…

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RYOBI 10-inch Benchtop Drill Press

By ralph mroz

Every Contractor and DIYer Needs One The RYOBI 10-inch Benchtop Drill Press with EXACTLINE Laser Alignment System (model DP103L) is a solution to a common problem.  Every contractor and DIYer has to occasionally drill holes at a precise angle, and doing so by hand is all but impossible.  By hand, you have to hold the…

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RYOBI 21-inch 40-Volt Self-Propelled Mower

By Robert Robillard

RYOBI Cordless Self-Propelled Mower with 7.5 Ah Review The whole world is going electric and cordless.  From electric cars to cordless power tools, the ever-increasing power density of batteries is making every job more convenient.  Lawnmowers are of course no exception.  While cordless electric mowers are not new, the latest crop of them has the…

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Hybrid Power Tools: Corded and Cordless

By Rob Foster

Hybrid Power Tools: Corded and Cordless Each passing year companies introduce new power tools that were once only reserved to run on electricity or air but, with advancements in battery technology, these boundaries are being torn down. Let’s talk Hybrid Power Tools: Corded and Cordless. Cordless finish and framing nailers, routers, sanders, compressors and even…

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