This wraps up the three-part series on my RYOBI tool review! Many folks aren’t aware that RYOBI makes more than just power tools. Honestly, I didn’t know that until I was asked to review their other products. RYOBI has a fantastic selection of tools, perfect for any home handyman or DIY enthusiast, and the quality is top-notch. I’ve put them through their paces, and I’ve found that RYOBI tools are my go-to most of the time. In this article, I’ll be focusing on two types of tools: hand tools and crafting tools.
First up, RYOBI’s hand tools are designed with some really great features. They’re not just your average hammer or screwdriver. The framing hammer I tested was a bit large for home use, but it was still usable. It has a built-in nail guide that holds the nail magnetically, so you can start the nail without holding it with your fingers. This isn’t groundbreaking, but it’s a nice touch. The screwdrivers I got all have interchangeable bits, which isn’t earth-shattering, but the quality and ease of use have made the tools a pleasure to use. As of now, I’ve been using RYOBI tools exclusively for three months, and I’m definitely planning to add them to my tool collection. They’ll be the first tools I reach for whenever I need to get something done.
Next, RYOBI has a bunch of fun hobby tools, like a craft knife, cutting mats, weeding tools, and tweezers. I got a set of these for this review, and I have to say, they really stand up to the Cricut tools! The RYOBI tools are super sharp and easy to switch out. I’m going to focus on three of them. First up, the tweezers are a pinpoint precision tool. They’re super sharp, which makes them perfect for weeding vinyl. Plus, they’re coated in a nonslip finish that’s not too rough to handle. I’ve found them way more helpful than regular tweezers because of how sharp they are. The hobby tool is a handle with interchangeable heads. They’re also sharp, and you can change the angle of the hook, which is handy, but I usually use the same hook shape as the Cricut. It’s become my go-to weeding tool lately, even pushing the True Control tool aside. The last crafting tool I want to talk about is the crafting knife—it’s a standard Exact-o knife. It uses the standard blades and the same twist to lock and unlock, but the handle also holds replacement blades. The thing I liked about RYOBI’s offering over the Cricut True Control tool was that RYOBI’s blades aren’t proprietary. RYOBI took the easy way out and just used the standard hobby knife blades. I mentioned I bought these tools for this review, but I should have said I bought several sets for this review, and they’re replacing all the tools in my toolbox.
I’ve found RYOBI’s hand and crafting tools so good that I’ve been using them more and more. I’ve spent more time around the house this month, and I just love these tools. I completely recommend them to weekend warriors, DIYers, and handyman types.
Have you tried any of these tools, and what do you think?
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