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ToolGuyd > Power Tools > Cordless > New Ridgid 18V Brushless Cordless Power Tools, Coming Soon

New Ridgid 18V Brushless Cordless Power Tools, Coming Soon

Nov 7, 2018 Stuart 37 Comments

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Ridgid 18V Octane Brushless One-Handed Reciprocating Saw

Earlier today I learned about several new Ridgid 18V Octane brushless cordless power tools that are coming out soon. The new additions add to a growing lineup of Octane-branded cordless tools, including the new Ridgid 18V MegaMax modular tool.

First, there’s a new one-handed reciprocating saw. What’s interesting, at least to me, is the angle of the tool and orientation of the grip.

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Ridgid 18V Octane Brushless Hand Planer

There’s also a new Ridgid 18V 3-1/4″ brushless hand planer.

Ridgid 18V Octane Brushless Quarter Sheet Sander

Lastly, a new Octane brushless 1/4 sheet sander. Ridgid also already offers a brushed motor 5″ random orbit sander and a brushless belt sander.

Now also seems like a fitting time to remind you about Ridgid’s brushless compact router and brushless HyperDrive air-like nailers.

I’m sorry that this is all we know right now, but we’ll keep you posted as we learn more.

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Ridgid Octane Brushless Jigsaw

And, there’s also a new Ridgid Gen5X Octane brushless jigsaw. It features a variable speed dial, variable speed trigger, lock-on button, no-tool blade changes, adjustable orbital action, sight line blower, and a “line-start” speed setting that starts the saw slower until it engages with the workpiece.

Price: $129 for the bare tool

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What new cordless power tools would you want Ridgid to come out with next?

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37 Comments

  1. Julian Tracy says

    Nov 7, 2018 at 5:02 pm

    You ever take a close look at a Ridgid cordless tool? They look like final prototypes. The plastic has rough edges, the battery compartment has two single contacts for voltage, no temp or overheat sensor contacts and there are gaps so large within the compartment you can see the wires up in the handle…

    Reply
    • Frank D says

      Nov 7, 2018 at 6:21 pm

      Meanwhile I have used my two dozen ridgid cordless tools and those of others that have perfect fit and finish, on par with other brands.

      Reply
      • Flyingitalian says

        Nov 9, 2018 at 12:11 am

        Not sure how old Ridgid tools you are using. All my Gen 5 stuff is great, some can square up with lower end-mid grade Milwaukee. I have gotten the temperature sensor to engage on several of my drills.

        Reply
  2. Nathan says

    Nov 7, 2018 at 5:31 pm

    I haven’t noticed that recently but I will say ridgid tools do seem to have a lessor fit and finish that their milwaukee counterparts.

    But they cost less and I’m mostly ok with that. Had I not gone down the Dewalt path I might own ridgid gen 5 cordless stuff today.

    OH and I’d like to see them bring out a track saw, and a barrel grip jig, and I’m sure I’ll think of another.

    Reply
  3. Frank D says

    Nov 7, 2018 at 6:23 pm

    That one handed recip saw might do a better job with elevated tree pruning, as the ordinary recip saw with a pruning blade is not balanced at all towards the end of a one handed cut.

    Reply
  4. Joe says

    Nov 7, 2018 at 7:46 pm

    I8v bandsaw please.

    Reply
    • Schutte says

      Nov 8, 2018 at 10:18 am

      I have been saying the same thing. I even emailed them asking if they have it in the future. With no response back, super unsatisfied with the customer service at that point.

      Reply
      • Adam says

        Nov 8, 2018 at 6:34 pm

        I have emailed them over the last 3 years asking for a cordless portable bandsaw. The response I get is “as of now there is no plans on manufacturing one”. Just got another email back last week same response.

        Reply
        • Chase Jordan says

          Jan 23, 2019 at 7:03 pm

          I’ve been commenting on each new video Ridgid posts on youtube asking for a portable bandsaw. Its always the only comment on the video.
          We need to try harder.

          Reply
      • Pete says

        Aug 3, 2020 at 12:49 am

        Don’t let the email incident persuade you too much. I own 14 cordless tools and several plug in tools including a ridgid shopvac. I’ve had a battery fail after a year. I called they sent me a new one immediately. My vacuum hose broke, they sent me a new one immediately. I feel they do stand behind their product and they’ll rectify any problems that arise.

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    • Joe says

      Oct 19, 2019 at 7:30 pm

      Even Ryobi is going to release one In November.

      Reply
    • Joe says

      Apr 30, 2020 at 8:44 pm

      18v Bandsaw finally going to released . New Ridgid products 2020

      Reply
  5. someperson says

    Nov 7, 2018 at 10:23 pm

    Can someone post close-ups of business end of battery and skid plate?
    The internal photo of 5Ah battery in Toolguyd shows a siderib on the contact.

    You’ll see the clips that make contact with the battery pins have a cross pattern.

    I have discovered my R86011 impact 1/2″(Gen5x brushless, but not Octane) has four wires going to the skid and there are two C shaped contacts with thin(24-26 awg) wires either sides of the main power contacts. I believe these make contact with the side ribs and the side rib pass through the cross like the neutral prong of a 20A plug. I’m not sure if these side ribs are only used for reading the battery voltage at the pack under load or if it instructs the controller about the maximum available power from the battery.

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  6. fred says

    Nov 8, 2018 at 12:04 am

    Too bad the recip saw doesn’t have the form-factor of the old Ridgid corded Fuego. It had its fans for on-handed operation and the blade was a bit more inline than this new offerig:

    https://www.tylertool.com/factory-reconditioned-ridgid-zrr3031-6-amp-one-handed-orbital-recip-saw-with-thru-cool-technology/rgdrzrr3031,default,pd.html

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    • Stuart says

      Nov 8, 2018 at 6:31 am

      “Has” its fans.

      The Fuego one-handed recip saw is still available via Home Depot, for $99.

      Reply
      • logan says

        Nov 9, 2018 at 9:44 pm

        that link is no bueno

        Reply
        • Stuart says

          Nov 9, 2018 at 9:55 pm

          Thanks, fixed it!

          Reply
    • Taras says

      Nov 11, 2018 at 12:27 am

      I really liked the inline grip, but that bent wire cutting “shoe” is horrible. It’s the only thing I would change on that saw.

      Reply
  7. Curtis says

    Nov 8, 2018 at 6:38 am

    When is the cordless miter saw coming to The Home Depot?

    Reply
    • Stuart says

      Nov 8, 2018 at 6:43 am

      I unfortunately don’t have any information about that.

      Reply
    • Jesse Connor says

      Jan 2, 2019 at 1:24 pm

      They stopped selling it through HD, I got mine from ditect tools outlet. They shipped it to me and i was still able to register it for the LSA.

      Reply
  8. Patrick says

    Nov 8, 2018 at 7:19 am

    I’m looking for a cordless band saw.

    Reply
    • STim04 says

      Jan 14, 2019 at 3:53 pm

      Good luck so is everyone else

      Reply
  9. mattd says

    Nov 8, 2018 at 11:40 am

    I would like to see more OPE. I am pretty sure that because of their LSA that this will probably never happen, but I would like to see a string trimmer especially. if you look at AEG’s website they do have 18v OPE like string trimmers and even chainsaws. they also have an 18v chemical sprayer, caulking gun, 7″ grinder, and 10″ miter saw. some of these tools I don’t understand why they have not brought them to the US (especially the caulk gun)

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    • Redcastle says

      Nov 8, 2018 at 4:16 pm

      The caulk gun in the UK appears as the Ryobi and the biggest distributor for AEG obviously has a sense of humour as their displays of Ryobi and AEG are either right next to each other or back to back.

      The only AEG tool I own is labelled as a 12v and dates from when everything was labelled 10.8 it possesses a steel chuck and gears and I remember i bought it because friends we were staying with asked me to help with a project and it was the only lightweight drill in the shop by a producer I had heard of. It was not expensive and still sees use.

      Reply
  10. Jared says

    Nov 19, 2018 at 11:25 pm

    Just make a bandsaw.

    Reply
  11. Robert Wertz says

    Jan 5, 2019 at 12:58 am

    Cordless Framing Gun Please!!

    Reply
  12. Rob Brookbank says

    Jan 26, 2019 at 2:03 pm

    The next best tool to come out with Ridgid BANDSAW

    Reply
  13. Casey says

    Jan 27, 2019 at 10:58 pm

    Brushless Cordless framing gun and chain saw would be nice

    Reply
  14. Wigman87 says

    Mar 1, 2019 at 4:16 pm

    Just make a cordless Band Saw. It’s a tool that a large number of us would like to have in our collection.

    BAND SAW !!!
    BAND SAW !!!
    BAND SAW !!!

    Reply
  15. Jeffrey Dhondt says

    Mar 6, 2019 at 10:03 pm

    Brushless cordless portable
    Band saw
    Band saw
    Band saw
    Band saw
    Band sae

    Reply
  16. Joshua Manion says

    Mar 12, 2019 at 9:27 pm

    I bought the higher end brushless gen 5 hammer drill/ driver kit came with two 4.0 batteries, charger, bag plus a free tool. I got the recip saw and its a BEAST! I abuse the chitlings out of it on 1/8 to3/8 steel every other day. Had one battery go out and Rigid actually replaced it without any threats from my lawyer…

    Reply
  17. David says

    Apr 8, 2019 at 9:41 am

    Listen to the people, we all want BANDSAW!

    Reply
  18. Duckie74237 says

    Apr 12, 2019 at 11:46 am

    Bandsaw PLEASE. I don’t want to buy another brands tool but I’m in desperate need of a bandsaw and Milwaukee has nice 12v little guy that works great and my OCD will not let me have two different style batteries for my tools

    Reply
  19. Bw445 says

    May 2, 2019 at 7:28 pm

    Been waiting for a 18v grease gun.

    Reply
  20. Leyn Rockwell says

    Oct 18, 2019 at 3:02 pm

    I also would like to have a portable bandsaw. Another wish is for a heavy duty Mega Max 1/2″ impact wrench head.

    Reply
  21. Mike says

    Dec 17, 2019 at 5:30 am

    Cordless band saw is at the top of my list, ridgid is falling behind with their lack of versatility

    Reply

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