Ok gotcha. Sounds like Ryobi might have taken a few shortcuts with that model.
Ok gotcha. Sounds like Ryobi might have taken a few shortcuts with that model.
I’ve got Ryobi battery tools and Bosch Professional corded tools (vacuum lock-in…). The Bosch tools are nice to have but at least for me Ryobi is good enough for most applications.
Regarding the sanders, it is possible you are driving them a bit too hard. I have their belt sander and it eats batteries like crazy. Something about sanding that just needs lots of energy. So for consumer variants of sanders I’d recommend giving them some rest between sessions to cool down.
Not everyone needs to use a dedicated desktop/laptop at home. You might do whatever you need to do quicker on a desktop or laptop but if you aren’t working that may not be an issue. I know several people who fit this description.