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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By Scott Arnold
Best 18V-24V Cordless Reciprocating Saw Head-To-Head |2022 Over 70 years ago (1951 to be exact) Milwaukee Tools introduced the first reciprocating saw called the SAWZALL. Since then technology has advanced dramatically. Currently, there is a plethora of full-size cordless reciprocating saws that are being used on millions of job sites every day! Demolition contractors, plumbers, […]
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By Rob Robillard
6-1/2″ Circular Saw Head to Head | 2022 Commonly referred to as a “Trim Saw” the 6-1/2″ cordless circular saw is useful for more than just cutting trim. Most 6-1/2″ saws have a blade-left design which many trim carpenters feel offers a better line of sight, ensuring accurate cutting. They’re the same tool as their […]
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By Rob Robillard
7-1/4″ Circular Saw Head to Head | Â 2022 Legend has it that a Shaker Woman in Harvard Massachusetts named Tabitha Babbitt saw two men struggling with a pit saw and decided to come up with a better option, inspired by her spinning wheel. She made a smaller prototype and eventually the design was enlarged for […]
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By Scott Arnold
RIDGID Subcompact Cordless Right Angle Drill – Model R87701B The Ridgid line of subcompact tools has really impressed us here at Tool Box Buzz. From their brushless impacts drivers, neat multi-material cut-off saw, and now to the Ridgid Subcompact Right Angle Drill. We don’t use a right-angle drill all the time, but it’s the tool […]
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By Rob Robillard
RIDGID 4500RV ProPack Vacuum Review The RIDGID 4.5 Gallon ProPack Wet/Dry Vacuum looks a lot like a toolbox and carries like one too. It is a 5 HP, 46 CFM, 120V, corded vacuum. This vacuum has a 4.5-gallon capacity First Impression The toolbox design is excellent portability and storage, making it ideal as a portable […]
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