By Scott Arnold
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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By Scott Arnold
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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By Rob Robillard
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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By Scott Arnold
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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By Jeremy Kassel
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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By Ben Fecteau
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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By Wes Bartosik
RIDGID 18V LED Model R8699 Spotlight Review This tool review features the new 18V LED cordless spotlight from RIDGID. The model R8699 is a Home Depot exclusive offering that features a max output of 3,200 lumens of light. That is an incredible amount of light output in a compact package. Overall I am very impressed […]
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By Jeremy Kassel
Ridgid RC-2375 Plastic Pipe Cutter Recently I had to bust out my Ridgid Plastic Pipe Cutter (Model RC-2375) and thought it was worth a review. As “toolbelt-on” contractors, my colleagues and I often toss around the term “game changer” when referring to what we consider a revolutionary tool. The Ridgid RC-2375 plastic pipe cutter is […]
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By Wes Bartosik
RIDGID 3 Gallon 18V NXT Vacuum Model HD0318 Review RIDGID is a name that is synonymous with shop vacuums and other site cleanup tools. The new Model HD0318 NXT cordless 18V 3-gallon wet/dry vacuum was announced for 2022. This latest offering combines a proven design and platform with RIDGID’s 18V lithium-ion battery system to produce […]
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By Ben Fecteau
TBB’s 2022 Holiday Gift Guide TBB’s 2022 Holiday Gift Guide will help you pick out the perfect gift(s) for that hard-to-buy-for tradesperson in your life. Especially if you’re shopping for someone who just wants tools but already seems to have too many. Or that special person talks about tools and hardware even when they know […]
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