rjb":36nk4q8o said:
The Ryobi 18v saw looks like a good contender, but I found this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ryobi-12V-Li-Ion-Piece-Carry/dp/B001T0HET0 at my local DIY store reduced to £99 which seemed like good value. I'm tempted to give it a try at that price, but I'm doubtful about the power and battery life.
Richard.
I've got the same kit.
The saw will cut 19mm MFC/18mm MDF without any problems, but I've never used it for more than a couple of cuts at a time, as I said above, mainly use it for breaking down panels so they'll fit in my car. It is a lot slower than a mains saw though.
Max cut is about 25mm, so no good for worktops (it's a trim saw).
The blade is excellent, but replacements are hard to find as it's an odd size.
The drill/driver is a lovely bit of kit, plenty powerful enough for most jobs and sooo light. There's no clutch, but the brake is good and it's very controllable.
The jig/sabre saw is a bit of an oddity. Works best when held below the workpiece so all you see is the blade, almost impossible to see the cut line when you have it above the workpiece. Not really found much use for it to be honest.
Batteries last well and charge quickly, they give almost full power right to the end then cut out suddenly, something to be aware of if you're used to NiCad/NiMH.
For £99, I'd go for it, unless you've already got a good drill/driver.
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