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That’s what I bought except with the impact and circular saw with 4ah batteries, it’s a beast and quality with lifetime batter and parts. Can’t beat $79 on it!
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That’s what I bought except with the impact and circular saw with 4ah batteries, it’s a beast and quality with lifetime batter and parts. Can’t beat $79 on it!
xxstonedagexx
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If you haven’t already bought a tool I would really like to recommend a Ryobi Impact and Drill Set they sell at Home Depot. They go on sale for $100 for both and come with both Impact & Drill plus 2 batteries a charger and a bag that’s fits everything inside. For light to medium work this is more than enough. I’ve had my set for 4 years plus still with original batteries. I worked at a furniture store and used it all day everyday for 2 years. Plus for some mechanic work and home DIY never failed me. Highly Recomend.
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hikenbike
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Glad you have one. One of the knocks on it (actually the only one from what I've read) is that it is poor at rotating very slowly with low RPM's and that it locks up requiring a reset of the trigger if you try to go too slow.
When doing light work around the house installing and hanging stuff, going slow going in or backing out is something you need to do fairly often in my opinion.
Whats been your experience with this and that model?
Thanks!!
hikenbike
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Thanks. Is this the kit you are suggesting?
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-1...-Ah-Batteries-Charger-and-Bag-P1832/207092155
S p a r k y
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Haven't used it enough to see any issues, all i have heard is positive. However, since it is ridgid through HD. if anything ever messes up you get it fixed free. All of your choices are good tools. Personal preference on color and options really. Can't go wrong with any of them.
Have you went to HD or Lowes to check them out?
xxstonedagexx
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Yeah that’s the one. Also recommend these two bit sets, it was all I ever needed and never bought anything else. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-Steel-Impact-Driving-Kit-68-Piece-AR2026/300258087
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-Titanium-Drill-Bit-Set-32-Piece-A973203QP/305436646
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hikenbike
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Ended up getting the first Ridgid I saw........ and for only $54. Marked down, got the online price, and then another $25 off for opening a credit card that I will immediately cancel.
Complete set with batteries/charger, 750" torque, switchable drill/driver/hammer, brushless, and lifetime service/parts/warranty. Not bad.
Now I'll use it 2-3 times a year, forget I have it, and never find it in my basement.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-...eries-and-18-Volt-Charger-R861162SB/304583628
Complete set with batteries/charger, 750" torque, switchable drill/driver/hammer, brushless, and lifetime service/parts/warranty. Not bad.
Now I'll use it 2-3 times a year, forget I have it, and never find it in my basement.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-...eries-and-18-Volt-Charger-R861162SB/304583628
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S p a r k y
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Ended up getting the first Ridgid I saw........ and for only $54. Marked down, got the online price, and then another $25 off for opening a credit card that I will immediately cancel.
Complete set with batteries/charger, 750" torque, switchable drill/driver/hammer, brushless, and lifetime service/parts/warranty. Not bad.
Now I'll use it 2-3 times a year, forget I have it, and never find it in my basement.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-...eries-and-18-Volt-Charger-R861162SB/304583628
Go to Ridgid website and register for LSA, you have 90 days!
hikenbike
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Done. Thanks.
Ended up getting the first Ridgid I saw........ and for only $54. Marked down, got the online price, and then another $25 off for opening a credit card that I will immediately cancel.
Complete set with batteries/charger, 750" torque, switchable drill/driver/hammer, brushless, and lifetime service/parts/warranty. Not bad.
Now I'll use it 2-3 times a year, forget I have it, and never find it in my basement.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-...eries-and-18-Volt-Charger-R861162SB/304583628
Yeah I get analysis paralysis over all types of things but as I get older just go with the best priced big player... And never look at prices for stuff again cause there is always a better deal somewhere. Honestly almost every drill will last a lifetime for what you need it for. I know you got one already but pick one that fits your hand. I had 12v milwaukee batteries and bought a milwaukee impact and drill. At first I was all envious of the 18v, 20v, 24v then I started using it and i like the smaller battery pack. With brushless tools even the little batteries last forever...
Second the opinion don't get cheap power tools from HF. It's so hit or miss. I love HF and have some of the cheaper power items, all do the job but really not very well. I've been donating them when I upgrade. So I end up buying twice for tools I actually found useful but sometimes disposable tools are what you need. Like I bought a chain saw from them. No need to go crazy when I need to trim branches once a year. I did get a Hercules branded item there recently which time will tell but they have a 1 year no questions asked return on it... And it was literally half the price of the Dewalt.
