Ryobi 18V Rotary Tool Station

I will start by addressing the issues that some have mentioned. The collet either not taking a bit or not tightening up on a bit. The collet nut was stuck when I got it and it took a few bit swaps for it to loosen up.. What I found is the collet nut at the top is what tightens and loosens the collet. You spin that top nut anti clockwise while holding the lower flange of the collet with some pliers you can get it to loosen up to take a bit. Do the opposite direction to get it to tighten on a bit. Eventually it will get to the point you can open and close it by hand using the knurled part. As for having the option to use thinner shaft bits than what is supplied. I opted to also purchase a drill chuck collet set for a Dremel. This fitted right on the shaft of the Ryobi after I removed the collet nut it came with. Those sets have multiple collets for the different bit shaft thickness. What I really like about the tool: - Came with multiple sample bits. - Barely uses a battery. - Adjustable speed. - Was able to swap the collet nut for a standard Dremel one that could take multiple collets. Negatives: - If you want to use thinner shaft bits you will have to buy a collet set.

Really good

Looks works fine, just the thing I don't like, they send it in a plastic bag, not a box.

I haven't yet tried it but of everything I've ordered, nothing sparks the imagination and possibilities like this comprehensive Ryobi rotary tool station. I have Ryobi battery powered tools so I have the power at hand. I'll be buying a foot pad to connect to this to free my hands. Ryobi succeeds at maintaining focus on customer satisfaction and user friendly reliability.

I've not owned any other rotary stations like this, so maybe my expectations are too low, but this thing is great. I use it for light metalworking(Engraving, polishing, etc) as well as working with plastics and wood, and I couldn't find anything to complain about.

The cable from base to tool end imploded 10 minutes into using it. The generic orange brand has been through countless hours of usage by my 13 year old son and is still going strong.

Neat little die grinder. Caution: Do not push little grey button (spindle stop) while it's running. Switch to off. Push spindle stop. Unscrew weird collet that comes installed that is suppose to be some kind some kind of quick change set up in the trash along with wrench. Find the small diameter collet collar and collet in plastic box. Insert collet in end of hollow shaft. Push spindle stop. Screw collar all the way on. Now back it off a bit. Insert tool and tighten finger tight while pushing spindle button. You're good to go! P.S. There's a holder for the tool head that snaps into the side.

The first time I used this, it was fantastic. The second time, the bit would not spin. I popped the flexible connector off and found that the cable between the motor and the tool had kinked about two rotations which shortened the length of the cable. I straightened the cable the best I could and the tool worked just like the first time, but there is no telling how many times it will tolerate being kinked and straightened. This was very disappointing.

Nach dem mein Dremel nach über einem Jahrzehnt den Löffel geworfen hat, habe ich nach einer Alternative gesucht und bin hier fündig geworden. Tolles Gerät, einfache Bedienung und gute Verarbeitung für den Preis. Ich kann das Teil weiterempfehlen.

This has saved me. Being battery powered and portable. I have been able to get much more use from it by taking it to the job rather than taking the job to it. A must have for DIY projects.

SchnellVerschluss? Hängt ständig. Bin nicht mal zum ausprobieren gekommen. so ein unzuverlässiges Ding will ich nicht. Keine Gebrauchsanweisung in Deutsch. Alles auf Englisch. Das Teil kommt aus Amerika. Viel Spaß beim Rückflug.

all good

This is my 3rd rotary tool. Once of the most useful accessories you can have. I like the design, but found the chuck and fittings slightly confusing initially. I have an existing mix of accessory sizes (grinding wheels, cutters etc.) that seem to fall into two sizes. Previous tools have had collets for both these sizes. This tool only has collets for one size (my old ones didn't fit this tool). The first task was to cut some plastic - but a suitable wheel wasn't supplied and my existing wheels didn't fit. So a bad start! Once I've bought some new wheels, it will be fine. Having the portability of a battery will make life so much easier, especially when working in tight spaces. Seems to have plenty of torque when turned up to Max.