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Shop Vac 16-Gallon Black Friday 2013 Lowes Special

Tool Deals

The Best Black Friday Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum Deal (2013)

Nov 26, 2013 Stuart 10 Comments

We compared all of the 16-gallon Black Friday 2013 wet/dry shop vacuum deals to see which one might be best.

Rockler Oscillating Spindle Sander Replacement Sleeves

Grinders & Sanders

Where to Buy Ridgid Sanding Sleeves?

Sep 17, 2013 Stuart 8 Comments

Here are a few places where you can find replacement sanding sleeves for Ridgid’s benchtop sander, as well as other models that work with 4-1/2″ sleeves.

Ridgid Jobsite Radio R84082

Cordless

Ridgid Jobsite Radio

Apr 29, 2013 Stuart 12 Comments

Ridgid’s jobsite radio has good looks and an appealing feature set. Bonus: it comes with a wireless remote control!

Milwaukee Fuel Brushless Drill Driver

Cordless

The Best Cordless Drills, Spring 2013 Edition

Mar 20, 2013 Stuart 42 Comments

Looking for a new cordless drill? Here are my top recommendations for 2013.

Ridgid R86008K X4 Compact Cordless Drill Driver

Cordless

Ridgid 18V “X6” Power Tools Coming Soon?

Feb 28, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

A new trademark application suggests that Ridgid’s next generation cordless power tool line will be marked X6 and not X5 as previously reported.

Ridgid R86008K X4 Compact Cordless Drill Driver

Editorial

Ridgid “X5” 18V Cordless Tools – Evidence and Predictions

Feb 4, 2013 Stuart 8 Comments

TTI has filed a trademark application for “X5,” potentially signaling that the next generation of Ridgid 18V cordless power tools are in late-stages of development.

Milwaukee M18 Li-ion Cordless Drill Driver Kit

Cordless

Black Friday Weekend Deal: Top 18V Drill/Driver Kits for Under $100

Nov 23, 2012 Stuart Discuss

Looking for a new 18V cordless drill/driver? Here are a bunch of great Li-ion (and one Ni-Cad) options for under $100.

Home Depot Friday 2012 Ridgid Shop Vacuum

Tool Deals

Holiday Deal: Ridgid Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum for $59 at Home Depot

Nov 19, 2012 Stuart 4 Comments

Looking for a new medium-duty wet/dry shop vacuum? This 16-gallon Ridgid model is on sale again for $59.

Ridgid JobMax Reciprocating Saw Attachment

Cordless

New Ridgid JobMax 18V Cordless Base and Reciprocating Saw Attachment

Oct 23, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

Ridgid has added a new 18V power handle and reciprocating saw attachment to their line of JobMax modular tools.

Ridgid Pneumatic JobMax Multi-Tool

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Ridgid JobMax Pneumatic Starter Kit

Apr 23, 2012 Stuart 3 Comments

Ridgid is coming out with a new pneumatic JobMax power handle that is compatible with all of their JobMax modular tool heads.

Ridgid R86008K X4 Compact Cordless Drill Driver

Power Tools

25% Off All Ridgid Power Tools!

Nov 24, 2011 Stuart 5 Comments

Check it out – 25%-off Ridgid power tools!

Ridgid R45161 Table Saw

Editorial

Ridgid Compact Table Saw R45161 at Home Depot – a Good Buy?

Nov 22, 2011 Stuart 10 Comments

Ridgid’s newish R45161 portable table saw is receiving a bit of buzz these days, but is it a safe buy?

Ridgid vs Kobalt Drill Dare to Compare

Cordless

Ridgid vs Kobalt, Who Makes the Better Cordless Drill?

Nov 1, 2011 Stuart 86 Comments

Ridgid vs. Kobalt, who makes the better cordless drill? We don’t know the answer to this just yet, but will come to a conclusion later this week.

Ridgid R86008K X4 Compact Cordless Drill Driver

Cordless

Ridgid Fuego & X4 18V Compact Li-Ion Drills and Drivers Have the Ooh-Ahh Factor

Sep 1, 2011 Stuart 8 Comments

Ridgid’s new compact cordless drill driver is a real head-turner and appears to have the specs to back up its good looks.

Ridgid JobMax Jig Saw Head

Cordless

Ridgid JobMax Jig Saw Tool Head

Aug 11, 2011 Stuart 11 Comments

In addition to the new Ridgid JobMax corded power handle, a new jig saw tool head will soon be joining the modular JobMax family as well.

Ridgid JobMax 3 Amp Corded Multi-Tool Starter Kit

Cordless

New Ridgid JobMax Corded Multi-Tool Starter Kit

Aug 8, 2011 Stuart 5 Comments

If you liked the idea of Ridgid’s cordless JobMax system but wanted a little more power and runtime than the 12V system could provide, check out the new corded handle and starter kit!

Ridgid JobMax Starter Kits

Cordless

New Ridgid JobMax Starter Kits with Free Tool Heads

Nov 2, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

Over at HomeDepot.com, you can now find new Ridgid JobMax starter kits that include the tools you want for less money. Previously, getting the tool you wanted to start with meant having to buy the power handle & multi-tool starter kit for $100 and a separate tool head for $50 more. These new kits offer the […]

Ridgid JobMax Close Quarters and General Purpose Cordless Combo Sets

Cordless

Ridgid JobMax Cordless Tools Review

Sep 2, 2010 Stuart 23 Comments

By now you’ve probably heard all about Ridgid’s new modular JobMax cordless power tool system. Featuring a universal handle and interchangeable tool heads, the JobMax system is designed to be versatile and affordable. But how well do the tools actually function? We’ve been reviewing the JobMax system for some time now, and have come to a […]

ShopnGarage Forum Ridgid Flaring Tool HowTo

Hand Tools

How to Use a Ridgid Flaring Tool

May 20, 2010 Stuart Discuss

How do you use a Ridgid tube flaring tool? Check out Steve’s detailed HowTo over at the ShopNGarage Forum to find out! Update: The Shop N Garage forum is defunct, so the broken links have been removed. Sorry about that, this was done without warning and is out of our control.

Cordless

Ridgid JobMax vs. Dedicated Cordless Tools Review

May 20, 2010 Stuart Discuss

ToolSnob’s Doug Mahoney wrote a thorough review on Ridgid’s JobMax tool system over at PopMech. He compared the performance of the various tool heads against dedicated compact cordless tools, and concluded that while not perfect the JobMax held up fairly well. You can check out the full comparative review at PopMech. Browse or Buy Ridgid […]

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