It also chewed through its sanding pad accessory after about three or four uses on some fairly standard wooden worktops. That said, there’s no option to add a vacuum here (like with routers or palm sanders) so it makes a hell of a mess. A full Ryobi five-piece tiling accessory kit, for example, costs £39.99 but similar variants they can be found much cheaper elsewhere online.Īs a sander, it is a powerful addition to the toolbox, as it saves so many hours with a piece of sandpaper and a wooden block. The included cutting tool seemed to last a few more jobs before the teeth became blunt, but replacements are fairly inexpensive. I used it to take some notches out of a door frame when adding larger threshold strips in the kitchen and it was perfectly good. That said, the Ryobi 18V One+ Cordless Multi-Tool does a good job cutting and sawing through a multitude of materials. I found a thick pair of work gloves helps a bit, while avoiding the highest vibration settings is the simplest way to make life more comfortable. More expensive multi-tools feature motors and systems that attempt to dampen this tingling sensation, but not so here. On top of this, a lot of the vibration is transferred to the hands, which makes it quite uncomfortable to use for extended periods of time anyway. Now, it’s highly unlikely that you’re going to use it for that long, but you might want to invest in a decent pair of ear defenders if you are particularly sensitive to this sort of thing. According to safety advice, this is four times as loud as 70 dB, which is similar to a household TV or vacuum cleaner, and is likely to damage ears in an 8-hour exposure. Pump it up to max volume and the thing shakes like a defecating whippet.Ī fair amount of high-pitched whining is also produced by the tool, with official stats putting sound pressure level at 90.5dB. The only thing to watch out for is the speed wheel, which should be set to its lowest output when first starting a job. (Image credit: Ryobi) Ryobi 18V One+ Cordless Multi-Tool Review: performanceĪs previously mentioned, it doesn’t take long to get accustomed to the Ryobi multi-tool, as it really is very simple. Removing it is as simple as repressing a couple of tabs and reversing the movement. The battery system is also really easy to deal with, as this just slots into place with a reassuring click. Ryobi also includes a six-position variable speed wheel for control over the amount of vibration, as well as an LED light at the front of the unit that helps illuminate dark corners and dingy surfaces. That includes cheap eBay replacement sanding heads, because the one that comes bundled with the tool is utter rubbish. However, the downside of the Bosch system is that you’re locked into its branded accessories, whereas you can fit almost anything to the Ryobi. We’ve also tested the Bosch Advanced Multi 18V tool and its patented Star Lock system is much easier and much more secure. It involves a bolt and a plunger unit at the top of the tool.Īnnoyingly, it’s not as simple as it makes out and this securing bolt can come loose when working, meaning you have to reattach the head and secure the bolt into place. This particularl model is fairly simple in its design, packing an industry standard quick change system that allows for various accessory heads to be snapped into place. Ryobi tools generally feel well-built and chunky in the hand, with their rubber and plastic coated bodies ensuring that they will happily withstand the odd drop and bashing they may receive when “on the job”. (Image credit: Ryobi) Ryobi 18V One+ Cordless Multi-Tool Review: design and build quality
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