Ryobi One Trim Router

[poolhound]

DOes anybody own or has used one of these? What do you think?

http://www.toolking.com/ZoomImage.as...a-d3b86bbcee85

[just started]

I don't have a Ryobi, but my battery router is basically useless, just not enough torque or speed for clean cuts.

[stormdog74]

Here is a review of some Ryobi One Plus tools - the router is toward the bottom of the page. They are not impressed, although they say it is okay for light work. It might improve with a lithium battery though maybe not enough depending on what you are using it for.

http://www.onlinetoolreviews.com/rev...obioneplus.htm

[softop41]

Jon,
I have the Ryobi One+ router, among other One+ tools. For what I bought it for, and probably what it was intended for, it is great. It isn't intended to be a full-on router. I use it to trim hardwood edging on plywood and stuff like that, and it is fine; other that being REALLY loud. Anyone who buys Ryobi tools and expects them to keep up with a Bosch or a DeWalt is setting themselves up for a disappointment! If you want to do full-on routing with a cordless, try a Bosch Colt or one of the other high $ name brands and then you will probably still be disappointed when the battery runs down half way throuh a job that you should be plugged into the wall for! IMHO, beyond Drill Drivers and Impact drivers, cordless comes up a little short frequently.
My 2 cents worth.
Jerry

[poolhound]

I have 2 main routers and did have the dewalt trimmer until recently. I was mainly looking at this ryobi for the advantage of no trailing cable mostly for what it is intended i.e. edge trimming and round overs.

I was considering taking adavntage of the current HD offer and essentially getting it for free.

[Stormbringer]

I was mainly looking at this ryobi for the advantage of no trailing cable mostly for what it is intended i.e. edge trimming and round overs.

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I have it and use it for exactly what your looking to do with it and it works like a charm.

Most recent experience: I had assembled a draw box for a vanity I built and thought rounding over the sides would give it a little class. This was outside in the driveway and if I had to go get my Dawalt out of its case and grab an extension cord I never would have done it. I grabbed the Ryobi and, with a reasonably fresh battery, slapped in a 1/4" shank roundover bit and I was done in under a minute. No muss no fuss. Highley recommended... especially if you can get it for free.

Also, like all trimmers the base is kinda small. You can get the woodworking subbase for I think $9.00. The part number is in the manuall under accessories. It's a larger diameter base with the two upright handles.
Greg

[pacwind3]

Yes, I have it too and it works very well. Let's remember: it's a TRIM router.
I love hearing people say "you can't do dados with it", YA THINK!
Anyway, I've been using mine for several years. Works even better with the lithium batteries.

[LCHIEN]

I have 2 main routers and did have the dewalt trimmer until recently. I was mainly looking at this ryobi for the advantage of no trailing cable mostly for what it is intended i.e. edge trimming and round overs.

I was considering taking adavntage of the current HD offer and essentially getting it for free.

If its free it might just be worth it!

[stormdog74]

I have 2 main routers and did have the dewalt trimmer until recently. I was mainly looking at this ryobi for the advantage of no trailing cable mostly for what it is intended i.e. edge trimming and round overs.

I was considering taking adavntage of the current HD offer and essentially getting it for free.

I think that deal is dead - it ended the 18th - unless there is another one I don't know of, and if so, I would like to be enlightened!

[poolhound]

I think that deal is dead - it ended the 18th - unless there is another one I don't know of, and if so, I would like to be enlightened!

Oh well - that blows that idea