Customer Reviews

Factory-Reconditioned Ryobi ZRHP496K 9.6-Volt Cordless Drill/Driver Kit

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This is a mid-range tool, and I mean no insult by that. Some people have hands big enough to wrap around a heavy handle, but my wife has a more delicate build. Some people have enough strength that the mass of a high-energy, high-power battery is an acceptable load, but her strength isn't in her hands. And some people have major construction tasks, big repairs, and who-knows-what to drive a drill or screw into next. She has just the usual household fixit work to deal with, or maybe a bit more than some households.

She's always shied away from the beefier power tools, and I respect her evaluation of her control over that mechanical power. She's also ridiculed the little, wimpy 1.8V screwdrivers. It took a bit for her to make friends with this model, but she did. Now, I can't get near it. Remember those seagulls in "Finding Nemo", with the mine-mine-mine? That's her with this cordless.

I've bought three of the 9.6V units so far: one for her, one for a niece just starting her own first fixup apartment, and one for my 80-ish parents. (I love my dad, but he has to be realistic now about how many horsepower of whirling blades he really ought to handle.) And, in most states, it costs less than a carton of cigarettes - and you'll still have it next week.

The pack of bits that comes with it is mostly complete, but not the most durable. You'll have one of each: straight, Philips, square-drive and Torx (each in a few sizes), some drill bits, and more. Don't expect them to last, although each one will give you modest service. Not to worry, you can get lots more of each kind of bit when you need them. The motor is what counts here, and especially the feel of it in your hand. Ladies, please step right up. It's not pink and it's not a girltool, but that's not what a strong woman wants. It's does real work like you do, it works hard like you do, and it may well fit your hand. Try it.

It's not the biggest, baddest thing on the block. Be real, though. If you're not Schwarzenegger, maybe you really want something better proportioned to your hand and strength. This is good for lots of people who have lots of important work to get done.

//wiredweird

PS: I'm reviewing the new tool, not reconditioned, but couldn't find the product page for the factory-fresh one. If I find a page for the new tool, I'll move the review.

I had a different and lighter type Drill/Driver before and it didn't hold up long using it for D.I.Y. work around the home, so when it gave out I ordered the Ryobi and it has enough power to do all the drilling I need to do. Since it was Factory Reconditioned it did not have screw driver and drill bit set with it, but I had a good one left from the bad unit. It is just like a new unit and didn't have a worn place or any mark on it. The keyless chuck is very easy to use and holds the bits and drills securely, without wobble or coming loose. I usually don't order reconditioned tools, but I didn't make a mistake with this one.

This is a no-frills drill with a *VERY* no-frills price. It's perfect for small tasks.

First off I'll state that this is for the new item, I bought at Home Depot. I've had it a few years, and wanted to give some love to the little drill that could. This is not a heavy duty drill for putting holes in tough steel things. What it does do well is operate as your household go to item for putting in or removing screws, drilling holes, occasionally sanding or grinding something down if you have a large mutli-use bit kit, and other general home and DIY items. Has given me plenty of quality service time with the battery still holding a solid charge.

The bits do wear quick, but even a decent replacement kit can be had for cheap at any hardware store. One thing it needs that doesn't come from the factory is an extender. It's sometimes hard to get the screw bits in place with how short they are compared to the drill. Not a ding on the drill though, and extenders are less than $1. If you want a solid drill on a budget, this is definitely one to look at.

Does what it is supposed to do. I do not think it would hold up in a contractor/ building situation, but for home use, hobbies and that sort of thing, it is great. Cheap too.

Purchased new at Home Depot. No this review is not for the re-conditioned model. This is the one that SHOULD be re-conditioned, I guess. Wont hold a charge after use. Fully charged and not even used, the thing is dead as a doornail after sitting idle for 2 or three days. I googled this drill for user reviews. All I could find were two pages of new or re-conditioned batteries for sale...galore! My first Ryobi purchase. So much for that.Gonna see if I can get a different one and exchange it. Or get my money back.