Ridgid’s jobsite radio has good looks and an appealing feature set. Bonus: it comes with a wireless remote control!
The Best Cordless Drills, Spring 2013 Edition
Looking for a new cordless drill? Here are my top recommendations for 2013.
Ridgid 18V “X6” Power Tools Coming Soon?
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 “X5” 18V Cordless Tools – Evidence and Predictions
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.
Black Friday Weekend Deal: Top 18V Drill/Driver Kits for Under $100
Looking for a new 18V cordless drill/driver? Here are a bunch of great Li-ion (and one Ni-Cad) options for under $100.
Holiday Deal: Ridgid Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum for $59 at Home Depot
Looking for a new medium-duty wet/dry shop vacuum? This 16-gallon Ridgid model is on sale again for $59.
New Ridgid JobMax 18V Cordless Base and Reciprocating Saw Attachment
Ridgid has added a new 18V power handle and reciprocating saw attachment to their line of JobMax modular tools.
New Ridgid JobMax Pneumatic Starter Kit
Ridgid is coming out with a new pneumatic JobMax power handle that is compatible with all of their JobMax modular tool heads.
25% Off All Ridgid Power Tools!
Check it out – 25%-off Ridgid power tools!
Ridgid Compact Table Saw R45161 at Home Depot – a Good Buy?
Ridgid’s newish R45161 portable table saw is receiving a bit of buzz these days, but is it a safe buy?
Ridgid vs Kobalt, Who Makes the Better Cordless Drill?
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 Fuego & X4 18V Compact Li-Ion Drills and Drivers Have the Ooh-Ahh Factor
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 Tool Head
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.
New Ridgid JobMax Corded Multi-Tool Starter Kit
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!
New Ridgid JobMax Starter Kits with Free Tool Heads
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 Cordless Tools Review
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 […]
How to Use a Ridgid Flaring Tool
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.
Ridgid JobMax vs. Dedicated Cordless Tools Review
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 […]
Iron Man’s Favorite Brand of Pipe Wrench is…
In Iron Man 2, there is a scene where Tony Stark wields a rather large pipe wrench to turn a valve. If you’ve watched the movie, did you catch the tool’s brand? It was a Ridgid branded aluminum pipe wrench.
Ridgid Oscillating Edge Belt and Spindle Sander
Ridgid’s oscillating edge belt and spindle sander (EB4424) is an example of a somewhat gimmicky design that is done right. This 2-in-1 sander can be used to sand both straight edges and curves, and features a 4″ x 24″ belt and set of five sanding drums.