Ryobi 18V One+ Brushless Jigsaw - Skin Only.
Was normally $229 as far as I remember, but was $159 on special about a year ago for a short period of time. It's also showing as $169 on Ryobi's website so not sure if this is the new normal price?
Either way, great tool and brushless, so longer lasting and more power.
The prices are dropping because of the new HP range
So is there basically three tiers now with Ryobi? Normal one+, brushless one +, and HP brushless one +? Confusing!
Don't forget there's also the 36V garden range !
Went and had a look at the new sub compact driver today but think it will be worth waiting for the combo kit with the new sub compact drill/driver instead. Been available stateside for a year now so can’t be far away.
Exactly what I was after! Thanks OP
I wonder if this is better (as a standalone item) or going the multitool path is better?
Get the $49 wrench and $99 jig saw attachment, comes out cheaper but unsure about efficiency as the wrench has a low torque.
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/644455
https://www.bunnings.com.au/aeg-jigsaw-head-attachment-skin-…
I got the AEG multitool on markdown for $60 and the angled drill bit for $7.50. The jig saw part wasn't on markdown so skipped it on the day.
Haven't even used it as it was an impulse buy but will no doubt come in handy down the track so at this stage I can't compare.
Only downsides I can think of are:
- if your Multi tool dies then so will the rest of your tools that relies on the multitool.
- may be comprises on performance.
- no vacuum/dust connector on multi tool?
These battery operated tools have their draw but TBH if you're only an occasional user I don't think they make too much sense over cheaper wired tools. The batteries need to always be on charge to get full use and they will degrade at some point before the life of the tool.
I have a range of cheap (ozito type) tools that have lasted me 20 years with occasional use. I do have a battery De Walt drill and driver and I've needed to replace a battery on those but I've used them a lot over the past 10 years and the extra $50 for a new (aftermarket) battery was IMO justified there.
Ozito for sure if cost is the #1 factor. You will notice less power and accuracy for certain tools but can't beat ozito for upfront capital.
Other thing to bear in mind would be your battery eco-system. Ryobi has, by far, the widest range of tools for its battery line up.
Thanks for your response, I have 3 batteries from Ozito as i have few other Ozito tools however, in this case, i decided to buy this one
https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-600w-85mm-jigsaw_p6210489
I hope this is a better choice.
I have this thing for over a year now as well as the corded version. This Jigsaw is apart from the Chainsaw and Multitool my fav 18+ tool. Is super powerful and very well balanced. Even though I have the wired one always on hand I just prefer the battery one. It has a two blade storage in the foot which is very handy. Lots of power that is easily adjustable. I paid the full price for it and don't even feel bad about it.
I bought the cord version and tried to cut my laundry door and it struggled big time. I might take it back and get this brushless one.
nah - this one: https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-500w-75mm-corded-jigsaw_p6…
the worst/cheapest hah
Sometimes it's due to the blade. I am using the Diablo blades for a while now and they are the best blades you can get at bunnings. This Jigsaw have 4 different settings for the way the blade moves. Thicker wood is best cut on 3 or 2 so with the right blade it should be a breeze.
The brushless jigsaw has 4 different settings i assume? Not the corded one. I'm sure the brushless would be strong enough for thicker wood.
@winger07: Yeah, the brushless one. I cut some pretty hard hardwood with it although if it's just straight cuts I would go for circular saw.
Good find! Hasn't even updated on Pricehipster yet