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Ridgid 18V Cordless 16 GA Straight Finish Nailer Review

Ridgid 18V Cordless 16GA Straight Finish Nailer – Model R09893B The finish nailer is a vital tool for any carpenter’s toolbox. A finish nailer is especially beneficial for installing baseboards, hardwood flooring, cabinet trim, door and window casings, chair railing, crown molding, and any trim that requires larger finish nails. For smaller more delicate applications […]

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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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RIDGID 18V LED Spotlight Review

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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RIDGID NXT Cordless Vacuum Review

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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Ridgid Subcompact Right Angle Drill Review

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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Best Cordless Mid-Torque Impact Wrench Head-2-Head

Cordless Mid-Torque Impact Wrench Head-2-Head In standard fashion, the Tool Box Buzz crew got together to plan out our Head-2-Head tests based on new tool releases and your feedback. And Cordless Mid-Torque Impact Wrenches were near the top of our list. The impact wrench is an incredibly versatile tool that provides unparalleled torque and power […]

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RIDGID 18V Compact Bandsaw Review

RIDGID 18V Compact Bandsaw Review – Model R8604B RIDGID continues to expand it’s 18v line of tools by releasing several new 18v compact tools. One of these newly released tools is the 18v compact bandsaw model R8604B. Depending on your profession the need for a cordless bandsaw can vary. As a remodeling contractor, I do […]

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RIDGID 18v Cordless 10-oz Caulk and Adhesive Gun Review

RIDGID 18v Cordless 10oz Caulk and Adhesive Gun Model R84044B RIDGID  recently released 9 new tools from their new 18v cordless solutions, one of which was the new 18v 10oz caulk and adhesive gun- Model R84044B. Cordless caulking guns are fairly new to the contracting game but they have hit the pavement running.  Regardless of […]

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RIDGID 18V Sub-Compact Brushless 2 Piece Combo Kit Review

RIDGID 18v Sub-Compact Brushless 2 Piece Combo Kit – Model R9780 RIDGID recently introduced their new 18V sub-compact brushless 2 piece combo kit and sent a kit our way to test and evaluated on the job site. The sub-compact tools are 30% lighter, helping to reduce fatigue.  The compact design decreases the tool size by […]

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Ridgid 18V GEN5X™ Brushless 4-Mode Impact Wrench

Ridgid 18V GEN5X™ Brushless 4-Mode Impact Wrench I’m a cordless tool fan for many reasons, but mostly the convenience of no cord. If there is a tool that I can cut the cord on, it’s a sure bet I’m adding it to my cordless arsenal. Sure enough, that is exactly what happened with Ridgid and […]

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