Ridgid reviews

Best Cordless 1 Inch SDS Plus Rotary Hammer – 2024

Top Cordless 1″ SDS Plus Rotary Hammer | Head-To-Head In our head-to-head comparison, we focused on 1″ SDS-Plus rotary hammers with drop motors, catering to the largest group of SDS-Plus users. These drills are widely utilized by mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building trades for tasks such as installing 3″ drop anchors, wedge anchors, screw anchors […]

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RIDGID 18V Hybrid 18” Drum Fan Review

RIDGID 18V Hybrid Drum Fan Model R860722B Review RIDGID will release their new 18” Brushless Drum Fan in February of 2024 and they sent us a sample to review. A RIDGID 18V battery or any standard extension cord can power the RIDGID Drum Fan. RIDGIDS’ new fan is extremely quiet and the brushless motor allows […]

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Ridgid 18V 23GA Cordless Headless Pin Nailer Review

Ridgid 18v 23GA Cordless Headless Pin Nailer – Model R09898B In the world of carpentry and woodworking, precision and efficiency are paramount. Whether you’re crafting delicate trim pieces or assembling intricate furniture, having the right tools, like this pin nailer, at your disposal can make all the difference. With the release of the 18V Cordless […]

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Ridgid 18V Barrel-Grip Jigsaw Review

Ridgid 18V Cordless Sub-Compact Barrel-Grip Jigsaw (Model R86346) We recently tested out the new Ridgid 18V Sub-Compact Barrel-Grip Jigsaw to see how it stacked up against other jigsaws we’ve used. Jigsaws are essential tools for rough-cutting curves or non-standard angles, especially in rough framing and carpentry. So they always have a place on our job […]

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RIDGID 18V 12Ah Max Output Battery

RIDGID 18V 12.0Ah MAX OUTPUT EXP™ LITHIUM-ION BATTERY – MODEL AC840120 RIDGID introduces the all-new 18V 12.0 Ah MAX Output EXP Battery, the most powerful RIDGID battery to date. Experience extreme performance in the toughest applications with RIDGID 18V MAX Output EXP batteries. This all-new RIDGID 12Ah Max Output EXP Lithium-Ion Battery utilizes advanced electronics that have the intelligence to optimize performance by […]

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Best Cordless Blower 2023 | Head-To-Head

Best Cordless Blower | Head-To-Head What would the perfect cordless leaf blower be? Wait…can we even call them leaf blowers? I certainly don’t use mine for leaves, I use them to blow sawdust on my job sites, my tools, out of my van and tool shed, or to clean off my patio and porch. They’re […]

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Ridgid 18 Volt Track Saw Review

RIDGID 18V Cordless 6-1/2 in. Track Saw R48630 Ridgid has finally joined the ranks of tool companies offering a cordless track saw. We recently got our hands on one to put through some tests.  I’ve always said Rigid is the hidden gem in the tool industry, meaning that they are constantly coming out with tools […]

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Best Cordless Impact Driver Head-To-Head | 2023

Best Cordless Impact Driver There’s no doubt that Impact Drivers have completely changed the construction industry and drastically improved both productivity and quality. Impact drivers allow users to install screws, structural fasteners and small bolts more efficiently than a drill. Impact drivers drastically reduce broken fasteners, stripped screw heads and costly delays. An impact driver […]

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Ridgid 18v 6½” Circular Saw Review

Ridgid 18v 6½” Circular Saw (model R8656B) I am somewhat embarrassed to admit that I never owned a 6 ½” cordless circular saw until I received the Ridgid 18v 6½” Circular Saw to review.  My work partner Ed and I were skeptical of the saw, particularly because Ed had previous experiences with 6 ½” cordless […]

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RIDGID 18V Sub-compact Impact Wrenches

Coming Soon – RIDGID 18V Sub-compact Brushless Impact Wrenches, 3/8 in. and 1/2 in. We recently got word of a new tool release, the RIDGID 18V sub-compact impact wrenches, in 1/2 in. (Model R872071) and 3/8 in. (Model R872081). Both feature the flexibility of 4 modes and house brushless motors. The modes are selected via […]

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