Ryobi cordless brad nailer

[Curtybob]

Just bought some handy-looking tools on ebay, and was wondering if you guys have seen/used them. I got one of the newer Ryobi One+ tools... a P320 cordless brad nailer. I've used a few Paslode finish and brad nailers at work. I liked them, but having a tool like that out in the shop where it might only get used for a project or two per year doesn't really seem practical. Plus, there is butane canisters to keep on hand, the batteries are fairly pricey... and the tool itself is not really priced for cheapskates.

I was hanging drywall for a company a few months back, and they had some of the One+ tools that gave me a new respect for Ryobi. Plus, after buying the nailer (factory refurb), 2 refurb'ed batteries, and a new charger, I was only out $147. I know... some will scoff at the mention of refurb. But honestly, I have had great luck with refurbished tools. They are mostly store returns that get sent for repair, and are no longer able to be sold as new.

I am not really sure about their drills and impact drivers, but I know the drywall router I used was pretty solid. If the brad nailer does well, I am thinking about getting the crown stapler, as well.

Here's a vid link that shows a little bit of it in action.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZFKZnq9vSA

[Bruce Weldy]

I have three Ryobi drills and the impact driver. All have performed fine. The impact driver really kicks butt on long screws. I also have two of the circular saws that run on the same platform.

Whether these would hold up in everyday use, I don't know - but I've have two of the drills for several years with my sporadic use with no failures.

The older batteries weren't quite as good as the new ones are.

[bitSmasher]

I comitted to the One+ range a while ago, I guess you need to be prepared to lock yourself in to one brand when purchasing cordless gear like that
The trim router was one of my favourite tools - love the little thing... really handy for quick flush or radius work. Have started using it for templating with 1/2" thick ply and it does the job if I take it easy. Just made a mount for a workshop vacuum to draw up the sawdust, shame there's no accessories available but it is only a cheap tool... and DIY FTW

My new favourite tool is the brad nailer, bought it 6 months ago and it's definitely sped up my build times! Have put together 4 small speaker cabs and made a bunch of other stuff too. Can see myself getting a lot of use from it before it fails, but I only use it sporadically and take care of all my gear. It doesn't have the raw power of bigger nailers, but for 1/2" stuff it's fine. I love being able to bang together things really quickly as a mockup or test build and then lever it apart for the final glue and screw

I built frames for a few rooms with the mid-range drill, and used the hammer function a few times too. It's lasted 3-4 years and starting to develop some play in the chuck, nothing major though and I expect another year or two before replacing it.

Also have the 18v circular saw, great for quick work on thin stuff. The little dustbuster vacuum lives on my bench permanently too, gets a quick run after each day on the tools
Will probably get the caulking gun soon, when time comes to do a lot of gluing. Also interested in the cordless jigsaw.

Hmm, enough gushing over power tools for hobbyist use I'd be more than willing to reccomend Ryobi!