Ryobi Deals & Offers

Ryobi Customer Service is garbage. Messaged them a week ago and still no reply. Least I'm only asking about screwdriver bits. My concern now is if Homebase go belly up, I can see Ryobi itself been no use in a warranty issue

Hmmm, what’s guarantee?

Messaged Ryobi UK to see what they can do for me as it's not really Homebase fault and all they can offer is a refund Alnwick store had 1 left which they presume was the display model. If you reserve online Homebase send a text to confirm it's ready to collect. If it's not there they come back to you.

I would call to confirm stock before making a trip. Sevenoaks shown as having 5 in stock. Absolutely none on shelves when I got there and staff told me their computer told them they actually had 6 but couldn’t find them either!

It should have them, not the end of the world as only worth £1-£2 but I'd complain anyway

Get the husky one I’d say.

Hurrah Safety Brigade Brigadier...you are back in the fold and we are lucky to have you (y) I am a special person, and observant, but don't worry I'm not stalking you...yet. I was looking for chainsaw deals and noticed your rapid flip flopping...which made me giggle, so glad you took my comment with good hummer. Now go run your Brigade with honour - there are people on here that need your input!

You are so right. I have not only betrayed those careless people, and myself but worst of all - you. Please be careful with one of these. It’s not a toy, it’s dangerous. It can have your limbs off in seconds. I can see you are a special person, always researching matters deeply. Just be sure to stop stalking me please.... 8)

The Safety brigade...you realise you are referring to your historic self, as on Sep 4th? Yet in two days, you seem to have moved to the dark side and developed a cynicism for H&S & PPE and the Brigade. You've walked away from the people who wanted to protect you...the same people who you wanted to protect! What happened to you? You've Changed!I preferred the caring you...come back! https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/husqvarna-236-14-chain-saw-129-amazon-oos-dispatch-1-2mths-3037467 "Once you learn the startup routine this is a superb tool. Just be sure to buy the safety gear too!"

Cue the safety brigade.

You'reNot seriously going to tell me that's down to the new regs are you? Haha! Apart from anything else, the majority of people are still using the vacs they owned before the new regs. If it IS down to the new regs, people are buying the wrong vacs. New ones have just as much CLEANING power as old ones, they just USE less power. That's because the manufacturers have had to become less sloppy in the way they design their machines, focusing on improving airways, filters, heads, etc., in the same way that car manufacturers have improved aerodynamics and so on. You're the one whose understanding is out of date.

I think you might want to update your understanding in this area. The UK has seen a dramatic increase in carpet beetle infestation since these regulations were phased in for vacuum cleaners.

The quoted wattage refers to the power it consumes and often bears little relationship to the effectiveness of the tool. It's the same with many products. Had to laugh at all the people who rushed out and bought "powerful" vacuum cleaners before they were banned, when all they were doing was increasing their electricity bills.

does this ryobi fit my petrol ryobi?

All three of these models are 240v mains powered.

Does this have a roller to leave striped patterns?

I have the 1600, can't fault the cutting. Only issues with these are the plastic it's made of can be flimsy, and they're not balanced the best, when the grass collector is filling it becomes back heavy and falls back onto the grass collector when you let it go. But as I said, cuts well and the multi heights are great for the first cuts after winter.

i think its already applied as no code is showing https://www.homebase.co.uk/deals/garden-deals

When I clicked it showed higher £70 odd number but it’s showing correctly now.

Discount is already applied.

20% off deal at Homebase appears to have ended so I'm expiring this thread.

Yes

Is the 20% off already included in the advertised price?

Depends what you're screwing. Don't use it on equipment eg metal on metal screws/machine screws etc It's excellent for driving wood screws into timber, especially turbo screws with no pilot . They are also excellent for removing timber screws, old rusty ones etc. If you use the correct bit you won't strip the screw. can also be used as an impact wrench but you can buy specialist tools for that It's very noisey

Yes it can - that's its main use really but it comes into its own for really tough jobs which a regular drill-driver couldn't manage, eg lots of people recommend them for putting those long screws into decking without difficulty. I haven't used mine in anger yet but at this price decided it would be a good addition to my Ryobi kit and I'm sure it will prove useful before long.

This isn't the case with Ryobi, their batteries have been interchangeable since day one, and you can run original ni-cad tools on li-ion batteries and vice versa (I think you may need an adapter to go one way). The trouble is they screw you on battery and charger prices, so what seems like a good deal in the first place quickly sours when you need a new battery. Take the original post- the two 2.5ah batteries are worth £80 apparently. I won't claim to know all the different brand's prices but I know you'll be paying less for more with Makita, Metabo and Milwaukee.

have reserved thanks OP

Not going under quite yet only 42 stores so still another 200ish to go.

I mainly buy DeWalt or Bosch Blue. For the DIYer Ryobi are a good brand but you need to be aware for many cheap brands they change the design of the batteries so 3-4 years down the line when your batteries are goosed you can't get replacements although the power tool is still in good shape.

That's my boy

Good price but no hammer function for drilling into brick.

Ordered thanks & thanks to OP. :D

No he’s a human genius. Lol

I would suggest to go for - https://www.toolsense.co.uk/dewalt-dcf610d2-gb-10-8v-screwdriver-2-x-2-0ah-batteries-multi-voltage-charger-kit-box.html ... comes with 2 batteries....

Depends on battery price as well...

Was looking at these a few weeks ago and almost bought one from the US but then realised I don't need one. Still want one though but it'll have to come down in price a bit more before I pull the trigger.

Always wanted one ever since I saw how 'useful' they are in 'The Wire'....

Yep I've had friends bring tools over for me buying them retail in home depot in New York for a massive saving.

After getting the prime day deal on battery and hedge trimmer, I too am tempted to add to the arsenal. Another case of "struggling not to buy, keep thinking of things I ‘need it for’" here as well.

Heat from me... struggling not to buy, keep thinking of things I ‘need it for’ (lol)

It's closer to 3m extended, from memory. The extra reach is outstretched arms! It can be a bit unwieldy as it's top heavy but they all are. Cutting wise, the weight of the saw is more than enough for green wood. Just need to make sure you don't trap the blade in the cut when the branch moves.

I've been looking at the Screwfix titan one. https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb426gdo-750w-230v-corded-20cm-electric-pole-saw-pruner/99641

Brilliant - bought a Ryobi ONE+ lawnmower from Homebase last year which came with 2 x 18V 5.0A Batteries ... great piece of kit!

Extended to the full 4 metres it would be very difficult to control and apply pressure to the cutting blade at the other end.

I've been thinking about buying one of these but not sure how well it would work

Ordered earlier today. Hot from me

Lots of people who think they are Pros are snobby about Ryobi ;)

Heated and ordered...... Thx for posting

HOT

Can someone explain why this is cold?

It does look quite big, doesn't it?

I thought it was a robotic lawnmower (lol)

At first glance I thought that was a robotic vacuum, was gonna snap it up at that price :) Voted hot for me being dopey.

Couldn't resist - ordered cutter an battery! Will keep tracking price of one hour charger - same at B&Q so may get Dad to get one on a Wednesday,

Thank you!

I did an hour or more and was still at three of the five charge indicators.

How much cutting time would a 5Ah battery give?

Great price. Ordered one of these last night, amongst a whole host of other impulse purchases, but had to cancel when the boss found out this morning. ;( Difficult to argue when our decade old Flymo still works well, despite having cut the cord twice in that time.

Thanks for letting me know - I will expire the post

Tried already, sorry m8 must be expired damn it lol

after purchasing one, the price went up in my browser. (This is a trick that amazon do so that you can't order another item at the discounted price) can you do try a search for the product on amazon using your browser - if this is still showing at £138.92 then the deal must have expired and I will close the post for this item

£138.92?

I get about 35-40 minutes out of a full charge on mine. It's great if you do the lawn regularly but it really isn't powerful enough for anything long or vaguely damp. That said it is so easy, light and quick to use that keeping the lawn down isn't an issue and not having to faff about with a cable is great. I paid under £100 for mine with the battery (pretty sure it was a deal on here a year or so ago) from Argos and all in all I'm pleased with it.

I have three Ryobi batteries, one is 5.0ah which would power this no problem. Just worried when I'm reading some buyers have experienced burnt out motors.

If you're worried about power, shouldn't you be looking for petrol?

Still tempted but worried it isn't powerful enough at only 18v.

Same price but comes complete https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/uks-cheapest-cordless-lawnmower-9999-at-homebase-2923004

I use mine a lot and the hammer is very good.

Beat me to it. Just bought one of these. Hopefully the hammer action will suffice for what I need. Hot

Ahh well. If it saves money for at least 1 person then I guess it makes it worthwhile. I'm surprised as well tbf, not everyone's cup of tea but £30 cheaper than yesterday. But like some posts, people vote on the product rather than the savings involved!!

Ordered one and got it delivered today.Should of put my glasses on thought i was getting a coffee grinder.

This really doesn't deserve to be minus 40 degrees. I've had this on my wishlist for most of the year, it's never been this low price (as far as I know). Sorry OP, I know it's very disheartening when you take the time to post a deal only for it to get voted cold, but I'm grateful you posted this deal. (highfive)

ordered two hehe....

Quite a big discount on the 5ah battery, around £52 before using the student discount. And yes I know I said I wouldn't look, but I'm weak :) Didn't order, at least that's something :)