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In this review we will be checking out the Ridgid R86042 18v Octane Brushless 4-1/2″ Angle Grinder and will provide an in depth review. This review is a long one … Continue Reading →
Most cordless vacs so far have topped out at about 2 to 3 gallons of rated capacity with most smaller than that. Recently Ryobi pushed the envelope with a larger … Continue Reading →
Ridgid has been adding quite a few tools to their Octane line of tools which are their top performing 18v brushless tools. The R8654 18v Octane Brushless circular saw is … Continue Reading →
Ridgid has two new pneumatic nailers with the 16 gauge 2-1/2″ Straight Finish Nailer R250SFF and 15 gauge 2-1/2″ Angled Finish Nailer R250AFF . Both new models offer the same … Continue Reading →
Ridgid has created a new light for their 18V system called the LED mat light model R8694520B . Unlike traditional lights, this one is literally a mat you can lay flat … Continue Reading →
As with the new Ridgid Octane one handed reciprocating saw, it’s been several years since Ridgid has updated their cordless planer options, with the last model being from way back … Continue Reading →
While several new AEG tools haven’t made it here to North America, many people have been hoping to see the 9” dual battery grinder come to North America, as well … Continue Reading →
It’s been several year since Ridgid has had a cordless one handed reciprocating saw on the market with the last model being the Fuego brushed one handed saw. Ridgid has … Continue Reading →
I was surfing the sweet waves of the web the other day when I came across a new tool to Ridgid’s Octane line, the R86064B 18v 6 Inch Brushless Octane … Continue Reading →
Ridgid hasn’t added anything to their 22” tool storage system in a while, with the last edition being the 22” crate. With the recent trend of clear top organizers from … Continue Reading →
Over on the Home Depot website a new Ridgid 18v butane heat gun was spotted before the listing was removed. This makes Ridgid the second on the market to have … Continue Reading →
I was looking at one of Ridgid’s Hyper Octane batteries on Home Depot’s website and noticed a new video for the new Hyper Octane batteries/Octane tools. Part way through the … Continue Reading →
If you’re a regular reader of Tool Craze then Ridgid’s latest 18V Hyper Octane 6.0 and 9.0 ah batteries are nothing new to you as we’ve covered them for years … Continue Reading →
It’s been about 2 years since Ridgid added a new attachment head to their Jobmax system. That just changed with the edition of their new R8223411B sheet metal shear head. … Continue Reading →
Article update: It looks like we don’t have to wait until 2019 after all as the Ridgid Octane SDS plus 1” rotary hammer is now available at The Home Depot. … Continue Reading →
Ridgid’s 6 gallon and 9 gallon wet dry vacs get a fresh modern redesign and also get a new NXT name to go alone with the refresh. Besides the slick … Continue Reading →
Ridgid just came out with a new cordless 18V drywall screwdriver and it’s brushless! The news doesn’t end there as it also comes bundled with a collated magazine attachment as … Continue Reading →
The power tool drill high torque war continues as Ridgid now has a new 18V GenX5 Brushless Octane Hammer Drill R8611506B with 1300 in-lbs Torque! What’s interesting is that the new … Continue Reading →