![]() ![]() One innovation that Ryobi have included on this drill is the handy little bit holder on the bottom of the grip. It’s a feature I really like on the Makita DHP484 and makes this cordless drill feel rather basic. Also, it would be nice if you could pull the trigger slightly when it’s locked and just get the LED torch. It’s annoying that it doesn’t stay on when you let go of it. There’s a work light placed on the bottom of the grip, that only lights up when you’re pressing the trigger. It thuds into place, just like the gear selector switch behind it. The big switch behind it to change from hammer to driver to drill mode is really satisfying as well. It’s chunky, clunks round with a positive action, and gives you a huge 24 torque settings to choose from. The torque selector ring behind the chuck feels excellent. It’s not the smallest cordless drill and it definitely can’t fit into as tight gaps as the Terratek 18V, for example. The plastic chuck on the front of this drill seems rather long, and it contributes to the overall length of 215 mm. Weighing in at 1.3 kg, it’s the same as the DeWalt DCD796, but the long body and brushed motor make it feel a little off-balance in comparison. Having a good grip is probably for the best though because this feels like a heavy cordless drill. The extra ridge included on the grip sits nicely between the middle and ring finger and makes it just that bit easier to hold. It’s not just a grippy handle though, there’s also the brilliant ergonomic shape that makes the Ryobi R18PD3 an incredibly comfortable tool to hold on to. The rubberised sections contain hundreds of tiny plus signs that just seem to grip really well. It’s quite simply the best overmoulded grip on the market if you ask me. If you’ve ever held a Ryobi tool before, you’ll know about their patented GripZone technology. Terratek FUT18V01-3 18V Lithium Cordless Drill Review.Hychika DD-12BC Cordless Drill Driver Kit Review.Black+Decker BCD700S1K Lithium Ion 2 Gear Hammer Drill Review.DeWalt DCD776 Compact Hammer Drill Driver Review.DeWalt DCD796N 18 Volt XR Brushless Hammer Drill Driver Review.Makita DHP484 18V Combi Drill BL LXT Review.Bosch PSB 1800 LI-2 Cordless Combi Drill Review.Some heavy-duty DIYers might moan about the relatively small 1.5 Ah batteries supplied with this drill, but it’s perfectly fine for most small to medium size jobs. It’s not as powerful as the DeWalt or Makita pro-level drills, but for a DIY bit of kit, it’s just the ticket. Overall, this is a dependable and reasonably heavy-duty combi drill. The two batteries that come with this combi drill kit can be used in anything from air compressors to belt sanders, which is impressive. If you’re familiar with Ryobi’s ONE+ battery system, you’ll know that by buying into their stable you have access to hundreds of different tools. The R18PD3 is one of the best combi drills for DIYers, but it’s not going to challenge the more professional tool brands that take the top spots. ![]() The quality of their tools has improved, and I’ve been impressed by a lot of their tools I’ve tested out. I think that Ryobi have come a long way in the last few years. ![]()
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