Hi,
I'm considering purchasing from our local Home Depot Ryobi's combo cordless
kit Model: HP314MK2. Kit includes drill, circular saw, 2 bits, edge guide &
carrying case. The price is right 99.97 something at can afford at the
moment. Is anyone familiar with this product and it performance and quality?
Thanks in advance,
Mike
Michael Sajdak wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I'm considering purchasing from our local Home Depot Ryobi's combo
> cordless kit Model: HP314MK2. Kit includes drill, circular saw, 2
> bits, edge guide & carrying case. The price is right 99.97 something
> at can afford at the moment. Is anyone familiar with this product and
> it performance and quality?
> Thanks in advance,
> Mike
Hi Mike,
I've purchased this kit some months ago and found it to be quite
capable... for the money.
Since I've only used the saw on one or two smallish projects, I
can't testify as to it's long-term endurance (cutting mostly 3/8
and some 3/4" plywood down to size), but it did get the jobs done
without problems. The supplied blade left a lot to be desired in
the splintering area though.
The drill is more than adequate and feels good in my large hands.
I think you'll be happy with it.
HTH,
Charlie Legman
I have a Royobi 14.4 circular saw and drill from Home depot, although mine also
came with a light but no bits. It does what I need it to do. My only negative
is the battery life when using the drill, doesn't seem nearly as long as my two
12 V Skill Top Gun. Have no basis for comparison in the saw. But I bought the
saw primarily for quick cuts hear and there, which it seems to do fine with.
Phil
Michael Sajdak wrote:
> Hi,
> I'm considering purchasing from our local Home Depot Ryobi's combo cordless
> kit Model: HP314MK2. Kit includes drill, circular saw, 2 bits, edge guide &
> carrying case. The price is right 99.97 something at can afford at the
> moment. Is anyone familiar with this product and it performance and quality?
> Thanks in advance,
> Mike
Trent© wrote:
>
> On Sun, 20 Jul 2003 16:37:21 GMT, CharlieJ <[email protected]>
> wrote:
> >I've purchased this kit some months ago and found it to be quite
> >capable... for the money.
> >
> >Since I've only used the saw on one or two smallish projects, I
> >can't testify as to it's long-term endurance (cutting mostly 3/8
> >and some 3/4" plywood down to size), but it did get the jobs done
> >without problems. The supplied blade left a lot to be desired in
> >the splintering area though.
> >
> >The drill is more than adequate and feels good in my large hands.
> >
> >I think you'll be happy with it.
> >
> >HTH,
> >Charlie Legman
>
> Any idea how long the saw battery will hold a charge, Charlie...if you
> don't use it...but simply keep it in the saw? Is it an 18 volt?
>
> I'm thinking of getting one in the near future...and I'm sure I'd only
> use it once or twice a month at the most. But I'd want it to be ready
> when I am...and I'm sure I'm gonna forget to store the battery in the
> charger...if that is even a good idea.
>
Hi Trent,
The combo has been sitting in it's case, un-used and un-charged, for
several months now so I went down to my shop to give it a test... still
seemed okay after several cuts in 3/4" plywood scraps nor could I stop
the drill with my hand. I rarely use this Ryobi combo.
As the subject line states, it's a 14.4 volt system. It does not mention
whether or not it's okay to leave the battery in the charger. I don't!
HTH,
Charlie Legman
PS: I use my (lighter) two 9.6 volt drills all the time (one in the
workshop and one in the house), in case you're wondering!
Trent© wrote:
<snippage for brevity only>
>
> I've got a Ryobi 9.6 that I bought about 5 years ago, Charlie. I use
> it mainly as a fast screwdriver...and I use it often. For drilling, I
> use my PC 14.4...that I bought at a garage sale for $10! The Ryobi
> doesn't spin fast enough for any drilling work.
>
> I'm torn between a good battery saw and a fairly good drill press.
>
> Decisions!...decisions!! lol
>
> Thanks again for the help.
>
Glad I can be of some help Trent.
IMHO, if you already have a corded saw for cutting sheet goods, I would
opt for the drill press... without hesitation!
Charlie J. Legman
Mike,
a friend of mine has this set - bought it about 1 1/2 years ago. She is
an occasioanl user - I have used it to cut shelves(3/4" ply) a few 2x4s,
drilled all kind of holes and to screw into studs and plywood. All in
all a nice set that I would rate for high-end homeowner use.
The drill is great - the saw lacks power for extended work. For
occasioanl projects around the house it is great (though do not expect
the saw to perform like a decent 7 1/4" circualr saw)! So far both
batteries are fine!
Klaus
Steve wrote:
> I have a 9.6V Ryobi drill/screwdriver--I've had it for about 4-1/2
> years. Came with two batteries & charger. Excellent performer--battery
> life is kinda short though. And I keep the spare battery on the
> charger--seems to work fine.
>
> I was so happy with the drill that I've bought three of the Ryobi
> bench-top products: drill press, band saw, and oscillating drum sander.
> I also have a Ryobi electric weed-eater type tool. All of these tools
> have been excellent for the money.
>
> --Steve
>
> Michael Sajdak wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>> I'm considering purchasing from our local Home Depot Ryobi's combo
>> cordless
>> kit Model: HP314MK2. Kit includes drill, circular saw, 2 bits, edge
>> guide &
>> carrying case. The price is right 99.97 something at can afford at the
>> moment. Is anyone familiar with this product and it performance and
>> quality?
>> Thanks in advance,
>> Mike
>>
>>
>
In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] says...
> Hi,
> I'm considering purchasing from our local Home Depot Ryobi's combo cordless
> kit Model: HP314MK2. Kit includes drill, circular saw, 2 bits, edge guide &
> carrying case. The price is right 99.97 something at can afford at the
> moment. Is anyone familiar with this product and it performance and quality?
> Thanks in advance,
> Mike
>
I'm on my second 14.4 Ryobi drill, and that's not a bad
thing.
I work as a contractor, and do abuse my tools from time-to
time. I was so pleased with the Ryobi performance, that
when the first one's batteries started to go soft a bit, I
relegated it to my home shop (where it still gets regular,
but lighter, duty) and bought an identical one for work.
--
Mark
The truth as I perceive it to be.
Your perception may be different.
I have had the 18 volt combo pack for almost 2 years and it is a good value
IMHO.
I originally got the 18 volt drill after using a friends 14 volt at work.
I went to buy the 14 and the 18 was there for $20.00 more.
You might consider stepping up to the 18 volt combo.
Recipro saw is passable but won't replace a good corded model.
Extra batteries.
For some reason The 18 volt batteries go for around $60.00.O.K. if they what
they wan to charge fine.
They carry an 19 volt dust buster for $50.00.1 battery,charge,and vacuum.
Throw away the vac and you still are ahead of the game.
They make a battery operated "roto saw"
It works good as an edge trimmer.
For $60.00 I got the trimmer,battery and one battery.
I have picked up extra batts at flea markets and also another flashlight
head.
I think the 18 volt combo has a little more to offer.
Good luck on which ever you choose to get.I don't think you'll be
disappointed.
"Mark" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In article <[email protected]>,
> [email protected] says...
> > Hi,
> > I'm considering purchasing from our local Home Depot Ryobi's combo
cordless
> > kit Model: HP314MK2. Kit includes drill, circular saw, 2 bits, edge
guide &
> > carrying case. The price is right 99.97 something at can afford at the
> > moment. Is anyone familiar with this product and it performance and
quality?
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Mike
> >
> I'm on my second 14.4 Ryobi drill, and that's not a bad
> thing.
>
> I work as a contractor, and do abuse my tools from time-to
> time. I was so pleased with the Ryobi performance, that
> when the first one's batteries started to go soft a bit, I
> relegated it to my home shop (where it still gets regular,
> but lighter, duty) and bought an identical one for work.
> --
> Mark
>
> The truth as I perceive it to be.
> Your perception may be different.
>
On Sun, 20 Jul 2003 16:37:21 GMT, CharlieJ <[email protected]>
wrote:
>I've purchased this kit some months ago and found it to be quite
>capable... for the money.
>
>Since I've only used the saw on one or two smallish projects, I
>can't testify as to it's long-term endurance (cutting mostly 3/8
>and some 3/4" plywood down to size), but it did get the jobs done
>without problems. The supplied blade left a lot to be desired in
>the splintering area though.
>
>The drill is more than adequate and feels good in my large hands.
>
>I think you'll be happy with it.
>
>HTH,
>Charlie Legman
Any idea how long the saw battery will hold a charge, Charlie...if you
don't use it...but simply keep it in the saw? Is it an 18 volt?
I'm thinking of getting one in the near future...and I'm sure I'd only
use it once or twice a month at the most. But I'd want it to be ready
when I am...and I'm sure I'm gonna forget to store the battery in the
charger...if that is even a good idea.
Have a nice week...
Trent
Follow Joan Rivers' example --- get pre-embalmed!
On Mon, 21 Jul 2003 08:10:30 GMT, CharlieJ <[email protected]>
wrote:
>The combo has been sitting in it's case, un-used and un-charged, for
>several months now so I went down to my shop to give it a test... still
>seemed okay after several cuts in 3/4" plywood scraps nor could I stop
>the drill with my hand. I rarely use this Ryobi combo.
Thanks for the personalized service, Charlie!! lol That's exactly
what I wanted to know.
>As the subject line states, it's a 14.4 volt system. It does not mention
>whether or not it's okay to leave the battery in the charger. I don't!
Per your above experiment, I think this saw might work out fine for
me.
>PS: I use my (lighter) two 9.6 volt drills all the time (one in the
> workshop and one in the house), in case you're wondering!
I've got a Ryobi 9.6 that I bought about 5 years ago, Charlie. I use
it mainly as a fast screwdriver...and I use it often. For drilling, I
use my PC 14.4...that I bought at a garage sale for $10! The Ryobi
doesn't spin fast enough for any drilling work.
I'm torn between a good battery saw and a fairly good drill press.
Decisions!...decisions!! lol
Thanks again for the help.
Have a nice week...
Trent
Follow Joan Rivers' example --- get pre-embalmed!
Who is going to own you now? 8>]) Larry
"Michael Sajdak" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Thanks to everyone who responded. I'm heading out tomorrow to pick one up!
> Thanks again,
> Mike
>
>
I have a 9.6V Ryobi drill/screwdriver--I've had it for about 4-1/2
years. Came with two batteries & charger. Excellent performer--battery
life is kinda short though. And I keep the spare battery on the
charger--seems to work fine.
I was so happy with the drill that I've bought three of the Ryobi
bench-top products: drill press, band saw, and oscillating drum sander.
I also have a Ryobi electric weed-eater type tool. All of these tools
have been excellent for the money.
--Steve
Michael Sajdak wrote:
> Hi,
> I'm considering purchasing from our local Home Depot Ryobi's combo cordless
> kit Model: HP314MK2. Kit includes drill, circular saw, 2 bits, edge guide &
> carrying case. The price is right 99.97 something at can afford at the
> moment. Is anyone familiar with this product and it performance and quality?
> Thanks in advance,
> Mike
>
>