Cordless Power Tools for working on boats, trailers, and everything else.
05-14-2014 | 06:32 PM
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From: Chicago
I switches everything over to Milwaukee , they have a lot of HVAC specific tools that are amazing! Their drills and sawzalls are excellent. Batteries are great and last much longer that the other brands I`ve used
05-14-2014 | 07:39 PM
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From: Sweet Home, North Alabama and Orange Beach
Milwaukee bar none is the best we have run through our shop but a lot of my duct monkeys use hitachi and to be honest they are on par with Milwaukee in terms of durability. For brute force you won't beat the red brand. Makita has let me down a lot, they were great until a fe years ago. Another good light duty is Bosch. Their mini impact is nice and the little driver will spin a 1" uni bit through 18 gauge metal with ease.
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05-15-2014 | 09:42 AM
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ive got a pretty extensive collection of the Makita 18V tools and i love them. the half inch impact takes the lug nuts off my ctd and crawler 1 ton lugs with ease. cordless grinder always comes in handy too. the batterys are still going strong 4+ years later
05-15-2014 | 10:41 AM
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From: MI
I've been meaning to post this for a while.
I dumped my old set of tools (Ryobi) last year, and started anew with Ridgid 18V Tools from Home Depot.
I did a LOT of research before I bought. DeWalt advertises a "20V" kit, but it's really only 18V; found that out when I was comparing and investigating.
I bought this kit:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-18...5yc1vZc2ecZ18g
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And I've since invested in their 18V Cordless 1/2 impact.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-1-...010B/203930523
I don't care what the specs say, but this 18V Ridgid is STRONGER THAN THE DEWALT in the real world. I tested with DeWalt and Ridgid. The Ridgid takes off lug nuts that the DeWalt would not.
And I bought their 18V Jig Saw.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded...831B/203930501
The entire Ridgid set is TOUGH AS NAILS...
and...
... IT HAS A LIFETIME SERVICE AGREEMENT!
It's not a lifetime guarantee, but after doing some digging, it's pretty close. They will either fix or replace any tool, period; INCLUDING BATTERIES. as long as you buy it from an authorized dealer (Home Depot) and you REGISTER them online.
I've used most of the brands, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Bosch, etc. I am VERY impressed by these Ridgid tools over the other brands; and I am a picky SOB when it comes to my tools.
The other thread on the waterproof boombox prompted me to post. I don't have the Ridgid boombox/radio; but I'll probably pick it up one day.
I dumped my old set of tools (Ryobi) last year, and started anew with Ridgid 18V Tools from Home Depot.
I did a LOT of research before I bought. DeWalt advertises a "20V" kit, but it's really only 18V; found that out when I was comparing and investigating.
I bought this kit:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-18...5yc1vZc2ecZ18g
[ATTACH=CONFIG]523369[/ATTACH]
And I've since invested in their 18V Cordless 1/2 impact.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-1-...010B/203930523
I don't care what the specs say, but this 18V Ridgid is STRONGER THAN THE DEWALT in the real world. I tested with DeWalt and Ridgid. The Ridgid takes off lug nuts that the DeWalt would not.
And I bought their 18V Jig Saw.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded...831B/203930501
The entire Ridgid set is TOUGH AS NAILS...
and...
... IT HAS A LIFETIME SERVICE AGREEMENT!
It's not a lifetime guarantee, but after doing some digging, it's pretty close. They will either fix or replace any tool, period; INCLUDING BATTERIES. as long as you buy it from an authorized dealer (Home Depot) and you REGISTER them online.
I've used most of the brands, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Bosch, etc. I am VERY impressed by these Ridgid tools over the other brands; and I am a picky SOB when it comes to my tools.
The other thread on the waterproof boombox prompted me to post. I don't have the Ridgid boombox/radio; but I'll probably pick it up one day.
05-15-2014 | 10:46 AM
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From: Northern, KY (Cincinnati) Lake St Clair, MI Norris Lake, TN
Years ago I sucked into the Ryobi + one system. They're OK for the occasional home use. I just have sooooo many of them that I didn't want to start over. I've recently played with the Rigid stuff and damn, I want them. It was about number 850 on the wish list. This thread may have moved it up quite a bit!
05-15-2014 | 11:58 AM
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From: Between A Womans Leggs in IL
I have the exact same thing only it is the drill. I was doing some work on my wife's co workers house for her and forgot my drill so I went down to one of the stores and picked up one of these. I have had it for probably 3 or 4 years and only used it maybe 4 times in that amount of time. It has been kept in it's box with no battery installed I went to charge the batteries this past weekend and neither one of them would charge. Now if was a Ridgid I would just send them the batteries and or charger and they would fix or replace, I do not have that option with the Milwaukee.
04-05-2016 | 03:46 PM
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Thought I'd throw an update in here:
I still love these tools. I destroyed a lantern light by letting it fall off the back of my truck at 70mph. I didn't find enough of it to try and send it in for "warranty replacement". So I bought a used one on eBay. That one lasted about a year before something shorted inside of it. I just bought another one, cheap on eBay.
But I've been a bit jealous of some of the box store brands that have a cordless battery powered leaf blower. Well, Ridgid just came out with it! I just bought it on eBay for cheap, and we'll see how it does when it gets here. I have 2 Stihl gas blowers (one I won in a silent auction at Powerboating for a Cure Poker Run). But they are a bit of a PITA to prime, choke, warm, and use just for 30 seconds to blow the leaves and dust out of the front of the barn. That's why I wanted a battery powered leaf blower. I look forward to this Ridged blower when it shows up.
So far I have all of these in the lineup:
18V Hammer Drill
18V Impact Driver (small, household construction & garage mechanical; a bit stronger than a scewgun)
18V Impact Wrench (large, 1/2" drive, for changing tires and props)
18V Circular Saw
18V Sawsall
18V Orbital Jig Saw
18V Right Angle Grinder
18V Compact Light console (lantern that I destroyed once, broke once)
18V LED flashlight
18V Leaf Blower (on the way)
Now, if they would just come out with a rotary tool like the RotoZip, I'd be happy.
https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/bare-tools
When I buy them on eBay, I don't get the warranty like I did if bought at a dealer (Home Depot), but I'm not too worried about it since they are such a great set of tools.
I still love these tools. I destroyed a lantern light by letting it fall off the back of my truck at 70mph. I didn't find enough of it to try and send it in for "warranty replacement". So I bought a used one on eBay. That one lasted about a year before something shorted inside of it. I just bought another one, cheap on eBay.
But I've been a bit jealous of some of the box store brands that have a cordless battery powered leaf blower. Well, Ridgid just came out with it! I just bought it on eBay for cheap, and we'll see how it does when it gets here. I have 2 Stihl gas blowers (one I won in a silent auction at Powerboating for a Cure Poker Run). But they are a bit of a PITA to prime, choke, warm, and use just for 30 seconds to blow the leaves and dust out of the front of the barn. That's why I wanted a battery powered leaf blower. I look forward to this Ridged blower when it shows up.
So far I have all of these in the lineup:
18V Hammer Drill
18V Impact Driver (small, household construction & garage mechanical; a bit stronger than a scewgun)
18V Impact Wrench (large, 1/2" drive, for changing tires and props)
18V Circular Saw
18V Sawsall
18V Orbital Jig Saw
18V Right Angle Grinder
18V Compact Light console (lantern that I destroyed once, broke once)
18V LED flashlight
18V Leaf Blower (on the way)
Now, if they would just come out with a rotary tool like the RotoZip, I'd be happy.
https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/bare-tools
When I buy them on eBay, I don't get the warranty like I did if bought at a dealer (Home Depot), but I'm not too worried about it since they are such a great set of tools.
Last edited by Sydwayz; 04-05-2016 at 03:50 PM.
04-05-2016 | 06:15 PM
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From: Indianapolis, IN/ Punta Gorda, FL
I've had very good luck with Dewalt 18v tools. I buy $1000's every year for my guys at work and they have held up very well. It's nice having them all have the same brand to share batteries when needed.
04-06-2016 | 07:49 AM
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Thought I'd throw an update in here:
I still love these tools. I destroyed a lantern light by letting it fall off the back of my truck at 70mph. I didn't find enough of it to try and send it in for "warranty replacement". So I bought a used one on eBay. That one lasted about a year before something shorted inside of it. I just bought another one, cheap on eBay.
But I've been a bit jealous of some of the box store brands that have a cordless battery powered leaf blower. Well, Ridgid just came out with it! I just bought it on eBay for cheap, and we'll see how it does when it gets here. I have 2 Stihl gas blowers (one I won in a silent auction at Powerboating for a Cure Poker Run). But they are a bit of a PITA to prime, choke, warm, and use just for 30 seconds to blow the leaves and dust out of the front of the barn. That's why I wanted a battery powered leaf blower. I look forward to this Ridged blower when it shows up.
So far I have all of these in the lineup:
18V Hammer Drill
18V Impact Driver (small, household construction & garage mechanical; a bit stronger than a scewgun)
18V Impact Wrench (large, 1/2" drive, for changing tires and props)
18V Circular Saw
18V Sawsall
18V Orbital Jig Saw
18V Right Angle Grinder
18V Compact Light console (lantern that I destroyed once, broke once)
18V LED flashlight
18V Leaf Blower (on the way)
Now, if they would just come out with a rotary tool like the RotoZip, I'd be happy.
https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/bare-tools
When I buy them on eBay, I don't get the warranty like I did if bought at a dealer (Home Depot), but I'm not too worried about it since they are such a great set of tools.
I still love these tools. I destroyed a lantern light by letting it fall off the back of my truck at 70mph. I didn't find enough of it to try and send it in for "warranty replacement". So I bought a used one on eBay. That one lasted about a year before something shorted inside of it. I just bought another one, cheap on eBay.
But I've been a bit jealous of some of the box store brands that have a cordless battery powered leaf blower. Well, Ridgid just came out with it! I just bought it on eBay for cheap, and we'll see how it does when it gets here. I have 2 Stihl gas blowers (one I won in a silent auction at Powerboating for a Cure Poker Run). But they are a bit of a PITA to prime, choke, warm, and use just for 30 seconds to blow the leaves and dust out of the front of the barn. That's why I wanted a battery powered leaf blower. I look forward to this Ridged blower when it shows up.
So far I have all of these in the lineup:
18V Hammer Drill
18V Impact Driver (small, household construction & garage mechanical; a bit stronger than a scewgun)
18V Impact Wrench (large, 1/2" drive, for changing tires and props)
18V Circular Saw
18V Sawsall
18V Orbital Jig Saw
18V Right Angle Grinder
18V Compact Light console (lantern that I destroyed once, broke once)
18V LED flashlight
18V Leaf Blower (on the way)
Now, if they would just come out with a rotary tool like the RotoZip, I'd be happy.
https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/bare-tools
When I buy them on eBay, I don't get the warranty like I did if bought at a dealer (Home Depot), but I'm not too worried about it since they are such a great set of tools.
Now have 2 large and 6 small lithium batteries, All my ni-cad ones and their chargers went to recycling. I have not had one lithium battery fail and it's been nearly three years
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I didn't like the chucks on the craftsman drills, but now you can buy excellent after-market ones for less than $20 on amazon
Last edited by Wobble; 04-06-2016 at 07:57 AM.
