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Ryobi P516 18V Cordless One Variable Speed Reciprocating Saw w 1 Blades Battery Not Included Power Tool Only
Last Updated: August 6, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
111
Old Reviews
21
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Battery Life
13battery, capacity, use, saw, ryobi
+100%
" ... I purchased 2 new batteries and haven't had any issues. ... I would recommend buying new batteries for the sawzaw ... "
" ... The battery holds a nice charge and the saw does a nice job cutting. ... "
" ... I already have a couple of Ryobi One+ batteries, and they worked flawlessly with this saw. ... "
" ... I put a 4AH battery in this baby and was able to reduce a bunch of old fence boards that were “buggy” and toss them in the garbage in record time! ... "
" ... Its nice that my old batteries still work on the new equipment, big plus, no additional cost to battery upgrade like DeWalt. ... "
" ... It has loads of battery time!! ... "
" ... Note, get the HIGH capacity and high power batteries. ... "
" ... Allows use of my standard batteries. ... "
Hair
12saw, cutting, trimming, tree, blade
+83%
-17%
" ... Allows me to make a nice clean cut close to the trunk so it will heal better than a chainsaw cut. ... "
" ... Upon use I've liked it a lot to trimming and light work. ... "
" ... Had to cut a laminate countertop for removal and this thing went through it like a monster. ... "
" ... I was also able to do some tree trimming reduction as well using the pruning blade I bought. ... "
" ... The battery holds a nice charge and the saw does a nice job cutting. ... "
" ... The battery holds a nice charge and the saw does a nice job cutting. ... "
" ... I don't know that any Reciprocating is meant to start a hole or a cut, but this certainly makes the job easier. ... "
" ... Allows me to make a nice clean cut close to the trunk so it will heal better than a chainsaw cut. ... "
Price
7good, saw, tool, recommend, like
+100%
" ... Amazon had a better selection than my local store and a better price. ... "
" ... Still, I like it a lot at the price and recommend it if you are like me and do work around your home. ... "
" ... Can't be beat for the price. ... "
" ... Good tool for the price ... "
" ... Good reciprocating saw and good price. ... "
" ... Good reciprocating saw and good price. ... "
Comfort
7vibration, design, tree, good, branches
+100%
" ... Went out right away to trim some palm tree branches. ... "
" ... felt good in hand ... "
" ... The handle design for the back hand (primary hand) is designed to reduce vibration, and I fully agree. ... Not a big deal, but worth knowing what Ryobi's definition of"comfort" really means. ... "
" ... The handle design for the back hand (primary hand) is designed to reduce vibration, and I fully agree. ... "
" ... It's easy enough for even someone like me with very little experience with hand tools. ... "
" ... I added this as a replacement for an older version that I wore out. ... "
" ... I added this as a replacement for an older version that I wore out. ... "
Size
5little
+100%
" ... Great tool, tons of power, lightweight. ... "
" ... This model is larger than the P514, a little bit heavier and much more powerful. ... "
" ... This model is larger than the P514, a little bit heavier and much more powerful. ... "
" ... Besides the branches, can't speak much but it is good for small bunches. ... "
" ... Besides the branches, can't speak much but it is good for small bunches. ... "
Ease of Use
4easier, blade
+100%
" ... I've used it more often than I thought I would and it always surprises me how easy it is to handle. ... "
" ... Much easier to install the blade on the new model. ... "
" ... Much easier to install the blade on the new model. ... "
Product Reliability
4one, months
+25%
-75%
" ... Burned up after second use ... "
" ... Should not happen after a few minutes of use. ... "
" ... On the 3rd post, the motor started overheating and smoking. ... Returning product as defective. ... "
Overall performance
4trigger, speed
+100%
" ... No issues at all and the tool never slowed down. ... "
" ... Did the job. ... "
" ... The shoe is adequate for most jobs, the force on the trigger increases the saw's speed, it's lighter than competitor saws but still a solid-feeling product. ... "
" ... Works great every thing fine so far!!! ... "
Marketplace
4amazon
+75%
-25%
" ... Amazon misfired here and sent me a good and not the very good one I ordered from the warehouse. ... "
" ... Amazon misfired here and sent me a good and not the very good one I ordered from the warehouse. ... "
" ... It performs exactly as expected. ... "
Delivery
4arrived
+50%
-50%
" ... Product arrived but no blades included. ... "
" ... Product arrived but no blades included. ... "
Setup
3reciprocating, much, easier, blade
+100%
" ... I am not a professional handyman -- just a hobbyist home-tinkerer, and this Ryobi reciprocating saw was perfect for my needs. ... "
" ... It's a reciprocating saw. ... "
" ... Much easier to install the blade on the new model. ... "
Build Quality
3vibration, use, metal, hand, design
+100%
" ... This thing can handle some serious abuse. ... "
" ... I've got some thick, thick drywall in this old house, and it has helped me with making bigger holes. ... Perhaps wood paneling? ... "
" ... It hasn't had any trouble going right through 2x4s and other more thin pieces of wood. ... "
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