| Review by Hawgnutz | posted 280 days ago | 911 views | 0 times favorited | 4 comments |  |
- Ridgid R84015, Cordless 18 Volt Drill/Driver
- Brand: Ridgid | Category: Drill-Drivers
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Right now, February, 2008, Ridgid is phasing out its line of NiCad batery tools and phasing in their new Lithium Ion line. So they are making their tools capable of accepting either style batterys! But that will not make a big difference because they offer a lifetime service for the tool and the batterys that power them! After replacing my Craftsman batterys just last year and having them going south now, I decided top grab a Ridgid tool set while Home Depot has them on clearance sale. I got this drill/driver, a reciprocating saw, a light, charger, and two batterys for $170. With the lifetime warranty that comes with Ridgid cordless tools, including the batterys, I will never plunk down another $50 for a set of baterys that will only last a year or so!
This drill has some torque! You can feel it when you squeeze the trigger! I have even used it to drill holes in concrete. I miss the levels on the side and rear that I had with my Craftsman, but this drill/driver ROCKS!
The only down sides I have found is the overall weight is a little heavy and the balance is a little off towards the battery end.
But, all things considered, I fully recommend this drill/driver!
God Bless,
Hawg
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4 comments so far
CedarFreakCarl
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403 posts in 593 days
posted 278 days ago
Hawg, I’m an absolute fan of Ridgid tools in general. I got the 24V combo set incuding the circular saw, flashlight, reciprocating saw and the hammer drill. The only complaints I have is although well balanced, these 24v batteries make these things heavy. I kind of wished I’d purchased the 18V version, because of that reason. The other complaint is that hammer drill has too much power for delicate work. With the heavy battery and all that power, you really have to be carefull or you’ll strip scews and over torque things. But, I guess it is a hammer drill. I’ve got a 12V DeWalt to take care of my light work.
-- Carl Rast, Pelion, SC
rikkor
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posted 277 days ago
I, too, favor Ridgid tools. I believe the LI is supposed to be lighter than the NiCad. That would bring 18 volt tools back to the top as an option.
-- Maplewood, MN
Tooldads_apprentice
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posted 101 days ago
Rigid is definatly the best drill between Ryobi and Rigid. We have rigid drills in my shop class and ryobi as well. Rigid definatly is better in durability and battery length. Especially with the lifetime warranty, it really makes this tool number one for the beginner tools.
-- Your not a true woodworker until you blow your nose and saw dust comes out! (WoodWorker Rule)
doncutlip
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posted 95 days ago
I’ve had a Porter Cable unit, but when the batteries and the charger died I decided the replacement cost was not worth it. I bought a Sears set at less than half the price. It lasted about 2 years and definitely had an easy life. So I tramped into HD and announced “I want a drill with a power cord!” When I explained I what I had experienced, they informed me of the new warranty. Still waiting for the registration to be processed. More than twice the price of the Sears, can’t say it’s twice as good excepting the warranty.
-- Don, Royersford, PA