6 Of The Smallest (And Coolest) Ryobi Products You Might Not Know Existed

The Ryobi name has been linked with excellence in the tool world throughout its history. The modern lime green tools aren't always thought of as durable workhorses, and sometimes catch a bad rap. But these complaints fall apart when looking closely at the brand's overall record. It's a reliable manufacturer, to be sure, and Ryobi tools run the gamut of what's possible in the workshop, in emergency situations, and beyond. They perfectly toe the line between affordability and performance, making for a great choice for a range of DIY and professional needs.

While some of Ryobi's products are undeniably large, powerful, and deliver on typical promises in terms of tool performance (an SDS drill will handle heavy hole creation without fuss, for instance). Others like Ryobi's kinetic log splitter are massively powerful and eminently interesting. But there's a unique place in the heart of every renovator, pro builder, and DIY repairer for small, utilitarian gadgets. From miniaturized cutting tools to small form factor hand tools that pack a huge amount of functions into a small frame, there's a place in every garage and tool box for small, supremely cool tools. Ryobi makes a number of really great small tools that add tremendously to a toolbox's utility and a worker's ability to get any job done they might face.

No matter your acquaintance level with the tool world, you'll surely be well-versed in what manufacturers generally have to offer when it comes to lighting solutions. Maintaining a well-lit workspace is a baseline necessity when performing any kind of task. Whether you're a home mechanic trying to swap out a battery under the hood or a homeowner fixing a leaky sink, lighting the workpiece so that you can assess the situation is critically important.

But there's one lighting option you may never have thought about before. The Ryobi USB Lithium LED Magnifying Light is a unique little device. It's a combination LED illumination tool and magnification lens. This makes it perfect for anyone working in tight spaces of any sort. Under the hood of your car, for instance, there's plenty of room to accidentally drop small parts. This magnifying light provides both a 3x magnification power to help spot even the tiniest components and a powerful 200 lumen output to bathe the whole area in assistive lighting. The tool runs on Ryobi's USB-charged Lithium battery system, so it's slight of build but more than powerful enough to provide up to 16 hours of constant illumination.

Diminutive in stature, certainly, the Ryobi 1/4-Inch Hex Shank Drill Pump is a truly revolutionary system for tackling an urgent issues in a hurry. Whether seeking to transfer liquid into a container (like a fish tank or bathtub) or out of a flooded area (such as your living room after a bout of extreme weather), the drill pump tool is a versatile option that's incredibly easy to use and offers tremendous flexibility as a result of its size. While other pump tools can certainly move water and other liquids faster, there's nothing quite like this compact tool. It attaches to a standard hex shank drill and features a pair of 3/4-inch hose connectors for either end of the transfer process.

Tossing your suction end into a bucket or area of standing water and then placing your outflow connection wherever you want to move the water is all it takes to get started. Activating the drill will start the flow of liquid, reaching up to 10 gallons per minute in transfer speed. The tool also features dual bearing support to help extend the life of the drill attachment. As a fast-acting solution for moving liquid from anywhere you might find it without worrying about fitting standard pump equipment into a tight space, there's simply nothing like this drill pump tool.

Every DIYer has run into the dreaded corner space when drilling or fastening. Try as you might to find a fantastic impact driver that pairs tight dimensions with enough power output, there will always be a tighter access space to contend with. Pros often utilize their own secret box of tricks to avoid these kinds of nightmare scenarios, but when performing repair tasks around the house, this isn't always possible for the average renter or homeowner. These tight corners simply are what they are, and repair work isn't gifted with the ability to remove stubborn features as often as installation and building tasks are.

Here's where a truly unique Ryobi product comes into play. The 11-Inch Flexible Shaft Bit Extension is a game changer when it comes to reaching hard-to-access recesses and tight corners. Rather than fighting with the material around a target area, the extension shaft allows you to bend your bit into the exact contortion required to reach the screw head without strain, pain, or screaming. The flexible shaft bends in any direction you require and fits into narrow gaps without issue. It's compatible with the typical drill in the same way that a standard straight bit would be, and offers a hex connection on the far end. After you position the shaft how you want it, the body won't move as you engage the drill to tackle a tricky fastening job far inside a recess or around a tight corner.

Certainly a cool tool that most people won't have encountered, Ryobi's 18V ONE+ Compact Cultivator is a rarity, to be sure. Gardeners will be quick to snap these tools up, as the cultivator is a powered alternative to digging and aerating soil by hand. The tool offers three speeds, ranging from 176 rpm to 233 rpm for fast or slow ground tilling. The tool is compatible with the 18V ONE+ battery system, making it a great option for DIYers who already own one or more Ryobi cordless power tools. The cultivator features removable metal tines to quickly churn through compost or soil before allowing you to easily clean them off ahead of the next operation. A guard also keeps debris from flying up into your face. It's not a tool that many will have noticed before, but anyone who routinely plants tomatoes, seasonal flowers, or other garden fruits and vegetables will gain a huge advantage from its use. Rather than digging out beds yourself, a messy and time consuming job, the Ryobi cultivator can make rapid work of the task and get you back to planting faster than ever.

Ryobi's Link system underpins much of its tool organization strategies. Owners of Ryobi power tools will likely also have a toolbelt, bag, or one of the brand's wall storage systems. Working in concert with the Link Modular Storage System, the Link ONE+ Tool holder attaches into the wall mounting bar to provide a secure hold for your Ryobi power tools. Just about anything working on the ONE+ power system is compatible, and the holder attaches into the battery catch system for a firm grasp of the tool. This prevents the threat of falling over, potentially damaging the tool, floor, or other items located in your garage, shed, or tool storage area.

The Link ONE+ Tool Holder system is lightweight, but can support tools up to five pounds. The stem rotates as well, allowing for tool placement in a variety of orientations to account for wider or taller tool bodies. This also helps tool owners to customize their storage solution to the specific needs of their workspace and storage area.

A door trimmer is the sort of tool that you might not need often. But when it's necessary, the difference between having the tool in your arsenal and making do with something else is stark. The tool is small, but immensely useful for anyone engaged in renovation work around the house. Replacing doors is a common task for homeowners and professional handymen alike. A new door can reimagine the visual dimensions of a home's interior space. Unfortunately, stock dimensions on doors bought in any hardware store are nowhere near ready for seamless installation. The reality is that every home and every door frame will be just a little different — they're unique like snowflakes in this regard.

Settling, imperfect alignment, and many other facets of a home build and the task of existing afterwards come together to make door installation a process that's never quite the same, even when replacing two doors that sit right across the hall from one another. Ryobi's Door Trimmer helps tackle one aspect of this process with an astounding level of ease. Lining up on the door, the trimmer utilizes a connection with your drill to shear off a tiny shaving 1/32-inch or thinner with each pass. Rather than breaking out the hand plane or sanding down the door and possibly ending up with a wonky end product, the door trimmer takes a precision slice off the door to give you the exact fit necessary with each new installation.