I started my tool collection with RIDGID. They offer quality tools at an affordable price and I have beat the hell outta my RIDGID tools and they still perform great! I'm happy to hear you are going to bring them back to review brother!

The inverter is not a tool. Vance is a tool.

I had Ridgid for years but once they dropped Octane I made the switch to Milwaukee. Zero regrets

I’m glad you’re still in the Rigid platform reviews. Everyone does Milwaukee and Dewalt reviews….which I don’t care about because everyone has them. Good thing I like your personality for the last year…lol.

I’m a ridgid fan and user! That is the only platform I use. Thanks for bringing it back. Can’t wait to see more videos

*_Send it to the "Tool Review Zone" They'll do a pooper testing!_*

The inverter USB A ports are 5v/2A for regular charge. The USB C port is QC3.0 for fast charging or running a TS80 soldering iron. It is good, but not as fast as PD charging. The inverter itself is great. I used it to power a 24inch TV in a motorhome while travelling 3 hours to keep the kids entertained.

I am going to be honest-I like Ridgid tools!! There are those (my wife) that don't understand that you have to have Ridgid Tools. I will admit that I do use Ryobi to fill the gaps and niches that Ridgid doesn't fill. I use Milwaukee accessorieas because they are good. I do have other tools to fill the gap of fine wood working. I am not construction but fine woodworking. Ridgid is real good, dang good and holds up dang good. I like dang good tools that don't bust the bank!!

👏👏👏👏Ridgid is getting back into the ring with plans of knocking out some competition. My wife and I are probably the only ones charging our cellphones without inverters. But that’s ok. Keep All of the great information coming, while having yourself a great day today

I'm excited to see Ridgids Track Saw, I hope it will be a truly precession system. I do wish they would come out with a new cordless 16 gauge nail gun. The Hyper drive 16 gauge is ancient and not reliable. The latest 18 gauge Clean Drive is fantastic and has shot thousands of nails perfectly for me.

I'm a exterior finisher I've been using Ridgid 4 years my pancake compressor is no 5 years old and still used every day and I use a lot of air I have a battery that still works after 12 years but it is on radio duty I have had good luck with ridgid

I am excited to add to my Ridgid line up of tools. I just hope they release a new pouch lithium battery soon…. Also they really should put max output on a 12v line up to instead of 18v. There sub compacts would really be compact this way. That means it would be real naaaaasss like!

I own the Rigid tools as well. My son is in construction, some of his coworkers had Rigid, when they quit working they had trouble getting them replaced or fixed. 2-3 months later still no answer or response. Apparently customer service is the weak part with Rigid. Now they all are using Milwaukee brand. Might want to do a video after talking with customer service see if they want to up there game. They have a decent product.

Was in Home Depot today and after 10 years hanging on with ridgid tools am starting to come to the conclusion that I need to switch to Milwaukee. I love technology and it’s a huge bummer that ridgid refuses to step up their game and give there users more options instead of re-vamping the same drills saws etc. seriously disappointed and thinking it’s time to bite the bullet and go with a brand that’s going to keep up with times.

The whole TTI lineup has put on the Rocket's and are leaving everyone in the dust. TTI has their Professional line in Milwaukee, their Commercial line in Rigid and the Serious DIY line in Ryobi. TTI has made a serious commitment and investment in everyone of these line's to ensure they're the top tool in each catagory. 🔥⚡💯⚡🔥

Please do more ridgid tools. I'm on ridgid tool line for all my tools 🔧

Recently I got warranty reacement batteries to replace two large nicad batteries. They replaced them with 2 small lithium batteries too small to run my skill saw. I contacted them and got absolutely no joy. I complained at home depot and did finally get some resolution. Rigid shouldn't call it lifetime battery recumbent unless they are going to give u a comparable battery.

I have been with Ridgid for I would guess around 20 years. I started with the OLD 12in compound miter saw, and the again OLD belt drive table saw with the extended arms (one heavy .....) Funny is that those tools show in the manual Lifetime warranty verses the LSA. You didn't have to register them back then. Now the issue is 2 fold with the older tools. You know what happens to receipts from HD and they just turn black and 2nd you can't even get parts for them anymore and tossing these items in the car for service is a nope ain't happening lol. Now I am in the Ridgid 18v line of tools and have a fair amount of them plus they are ALL registered for LSA. I have loved my Ridgid tools as a garage warrior and home projects, so I will keep buying Ridgid...

Will this work for air mattress?

It's always worth looking at other alternatives. Yesterday thanks to this channel I went out and got a Flex stackpack set for quite a bargain - couldn't be happier for my use/case/needs. For a fraction of the cost of what Milwaukee has to offer as of time of writing. Thank you! Additionally: *For the battery people* , though I too would advocate for slower charging phones & batteries, when it comes to using a power inverter as the source of USB charging - you're limited by the phone's own BMS. In other words, if the inverter says it can output on port A** a max of 5V @ 2A, that's not necessarily going to be the case when you plug your phone in. You can use apps/tools to verify this like Ampere (android) and see whether it's really slamming/"fast charging" it, or merely fluctuating like a normal 'generic dumb charger' would. It'll always also be apparent because on the lockscreen it will say *charging* as opposed to *fast charging*, which is another helpful but useful dead giveaway that it's not really going to fast charge your device/phone in this context. I hope that helps clarify some stuff because it's not uncommon for all types of marketing labels to not line up with reality or what it can actually do. IF your phone came with a special charger like a Warp charger or whatever else; things change as it's essentially removing that ceiling for even more juice like 5V @ 3A (and there are those with even higher capabilities, esp. on newer phones where it can do even MORE. such as Xiaomi with their 210W fast charging - yup you read that correctly! Lol 210W!). **(arbitrary letter/port for this example). Do also note when more than 1 device is plugged in it'll tend to drop the voltage so if at max it's rated "5V 2A" with 1 phone plugged in; then 2 phones = 5V @1A. Mainstream portable chargers do the same thing, higher end ones offer the capability of offering the full output on more than 1 port, but that's another topic entirely. EDIT: Punctuation. Also, LOVE it when more manufacturers implement *active cooling* into any charging devices. That's a sign of attention to detail that is going to make it last longer - both the electronics inside as much as the batteries - awesome.

The 8.0ah max output has the 21700 cells in it. You should try use that one and let us know if it performs anybetter on charging. Really would like to see it on all their tools vs the 4.0 max output that doesn't have the 21700 cells.

I have my main line as ridgid but honestly can’t confidently say I will continue buying more unless they really step up to try and be a top three professionally targeted tool brand

Just a few days ago I had the Milwaukee M18 inverter in my hand and I just couldn't see spending the money for something I really didn't need. I thought about it and I just couldn't see myself spending the money. If I'm running somewhere and my battery is dying on my cell phone I just grabbed a charger from my Milwaukee jacket and use that. Ttyl brother.👍

I bought dewalt tools back in 2000, in that time almost like clockwork replaced the batteries every 2 years. In 2016 or so my drill had been replace about 6 years prior but it every other tool was just flat worn out. Rigid with their lifetime warranty sold me on them, so I bought those in 16 and have had to have 1 battery replaced but still going strong

Great stuff Clint! If you plan on investing in more Ridgid tools, consider getting the brand new Ridgid High Torque Hammer Drill. It has 1250 inch lbs of torque and might be just as powerful as the Octane Hammer Drill. Thanks again for all you do 👊

I love it. As a fanboy I agree with you 100%. They got stale, seemed like they were trying and pushing hard to get new users to the platform and not looking at what the og users who were already invested wanted. Now they must be reading the comments and taking notes on what the og users want with the OPE and track saw. 2023 is going to be exciting for all the Ridgid fans.

Greetings from Reno, Nevada. Looking forward to seeing your reviews on Rigid tools.

I like Ridgid tools. I dont have many, but the Octane impact driver was/is a great tool. I still use it today even though I generally use another brand.

I’ve had a garage fire and lost all my tools. I’ve had dewalt tools for 20 years but I can’t afford them now. So ridgid tools have the right price and reliability for me.

Its a TTI product. I’ve always had good luck with Rigid. Great Vid.

I’m tired of my BattRays sitting around not doing anything when I’m not working … and that’s why I got inverters..and lights , fans , hoping someone has a ice maker in the works…

I have a question, it's been a while and I feel it needs to be addressed. I want to be as polite and respectful as possible. Do you wear tank tops all year? 🥶

Ridgid was the first platform I got into and stuck with them. I wish they stuck with octane but it is what it is. I wish they would come back out with a 12v line again because sometimes my impact is a little big for what I need and I really don't feel like breaking into the milwaukee line. And jumping to another battery platform. But only time will tell

Please please post a review about their new rear handle! Can’t wait for all their new tools!

KZfaq has been berry berry good to you my friend! Real nas 1972 (?) Corvette in your garage this episode.

It looks like ridgid came out with another radio. Do you know it if sounds better than their previous one?

I like my six battery charger and the dual simultaneous battery charger. I have replaced all my bats with 8.0 ah . Tbey have 21700 bats in them. I really like my inflator, my octane mid and high torque impacts. I admit i use milwaukee m12 high speed ratchet

MANY of us Mechanics NEED Ridgid to put out more mechanic's tools. Maybe even develop a line and platform to compete directly with the Milwaukee Fuel line. Ridgid is an innovative company. But you can never rest because the competition doesn't.

The better deal is that inverter and a battery for the same $89 You can see it on the Home Depot website but it's been out of stock. But they have the inverter only that you show in stock. I know you have the new Ridgid rear handle saw that came with 8 amp hour battery with the 21700 cells when are you going to test it already

Does rigid have a decent third party battery? I use waitley for some of my DeWalt and Milwaukee

My cordless tools are a different color, but Rigid makes the best cutting oil in the business. If you run a lathe and a mill and a drill press etc, I highly recommend Rigid cutting oils.

Owned them all, Hitachi/Metabo period.

TTi just stamped a Rigid logo on the topoff and and fixed some of its problems lol

I really wish and hope they come out with some retooled table saws. Their current lineup is kinda junky now days. Everyone switched to an open frame and made the saws smaller sadly the fence suuuuuxxxxx. I remember when the ridgid table saw was super solidly built and actually locked up tight. Their contractor / hybrid saw was preferred over the delta. I hope we can get back there. Give us a killer rugged saw with a good sized table top and a rock solid fence!

Good job as always with your video and your content! Just a heads up the video is clipping a lot sounds like your audio is a little distorted. I'm no expert but every device I've tried it on it keeps clipping. Nothing detrimental just trying to put it out there. Love what you're doing it's real nice like! Keep them coming!

I knew that the Ryobi track saw was going to come over to the Ridgid side.

I like most of my ridgid tools but the brushless 7-1/4 circ saw feels a weeeeeeee bit underpowered to me. Hopefully the track saw brings the beans. Wouldn’t hate to see a small chainsaw either!

I have two of the Milwaukee power inverters which I've had for over a year and the new m18 carry on power supply I've had for a few months and I've yet to use either of them yet 😅....it's nice to know they're there if I need them though 🤷🏻‍♂️

I don’t know what the big deal about the OCTANE was seem like more marketing to me. The drill with the light in the chuck I used a lot and the big impact but both were heavy if you had to use them all day. Pretty much everything I have power tool wise is Ridgid have one Metabo Germany drill that has a higher rpm. was one of the only cordless drills that had that speed at the time when I was in aviation. Was a control Engineer at my last job. Designed and built and maintained automated equipment and older machines. Burned up quite a few m12 drills. I work on light rail now and use the impacts quite a bit. They hold up well and haven’t had any problems. Don’t know why people say you can’t use Ridgid professionally. The only tools that I’ve had problems were the old brushed drills they would last, maybe about a year but I would just take them to the repair shop under warranty. Other brands that the mechanics have lasted about the same.

I believe ridge is closing there repair center in Atlanta in March

Please make it a charger for the 18v battery.Just like the DeWalt one .I need it in my small van.

Great information brother appreciate you bringing the content

How about a review of the Ridgid 2.0 pro system

Çan you plug a Rigid charger into it and charge the batteries also???

They need to bring out an updated Stealth drill. That thing is a beast and it's easy on the ears.

That usb-c needs to be two way charging & discharge

Clint could u please review the ridgid rear handle circular saw u cud even compare it to the dewalt rear handle saw pls

Cell phone charges are smart. The actually communicate with the phone and feed it as much as it will take and no more. Cell phone batteries have no memory of how fast or slow they were charged. Therefore, plug your phone into any usb charger and it will charge as fast as it can with the power available doing no harm.

Beating the shit out of a charger and Beating the shit out of an Oscillating tool are two completely different things. I own a remodeling company and use my Ridgid daily... I can give you honest feedback about almost every tool. The most commonly used tools have been pissing me off. New Oscillating tool is junk. Keeps vibrating like a set of keys to the point of unstable cutting. New 18g nailer didn't come with belt clip and doesn't even take the other clips. Have to pull the battery and reset the gun regularly.

Kind of glad my ridgid stuff got stolen when I started apprenticing in my trade. (Although it sucked to lose all my Klein Tools and testers.) Life as an electrician is way better with the Milwaukee lineup, especially their 12v stuff.

Idk but I've never wanted to buy any of ridgid cordless tools when you have makita, dewalt at stock

Ridgid only brand that stands behind it's products LIFETIME WARRANTY there is no comparison

Love the videos. Ridgid took there sweet old time but hope that got it rite

nice! glad to hear. I just picked up one of these today along with a 6Ah battery (or Bat Rays? is that what they're called here? :P) and an oscillating tool that came with a free 2Ah bat ray and charger for this new promo I also ordered the 12" chainsaw :D it also comes with a free 4Ah bat ray and yet another charger :P

It feels like their quality is honestly worse? I got a drill from the homeless despot and it literally looks like a knock off. The batteries look cheaper made too. Its like the overall marketing changed or something. Anyone can explain this?

just to let you know, slow charging is not a feature

Would love a 16-18” rigid chainsaw

Batteries are getting bigger and bigger

Love my Ridgid tools

This is shweet shweet ridgid music and that's real nasss like 👍

Aren’t Ridgid and Ryobi made by the same company TTI?

No hookage to hang that inverter?

Kinda hard to imagine any other track saw topping the Makita 40v. Ryobi/Hart has a robust 40v line, but it's only OPE. My current favorite cordless trim router is the Ridgid, but the new Flex is coming soon.

it is not a track saw, it is a train track hahaha

Octane wasn't bad, but in hindsight the bluetooth function was a bit of a gimmick.

I never understood the real use of a “power inverter”. Has 120v plug and realistically you can’t run anything and any device with it, cause it’s marked 150w MAX LOL

What are the specs on that power inverter? Pure sine wave? Wattage total, wattage per port, etc….

How about a Rigid lawn mower..

Only issue with this unit is that it is not a pure sign wave 👎. So use it on electronic at your own risk 🤷‍♂️.

rigid should've stayed with octane but making a slow comeback.

Ridgid most their way a long time ago. I honestly don't give a F about their power tools. Ridgid goes in the same bucket as Porter Cable and Delta. These all used to be great brands but conglomeration needed all of them up. Ridgid actually invented some great tools. They're dead as a tool company. They just regurgitate everything TTI

I’m in the process of dumping Ridgid. Quality is poor, platform is worse!

I'm only opinion about these tools is they need to fix their battery locking mechanism. Badly. They always fall out while drilling.

Track saw I seen it in the email they sent me... It looks just like the Milwaukee but orange instead of black!!! It must have been an accident I'm not gonna leak it but I want to... And it was more than the track saw 🤣🤣🤣🤣 seriously

These are $47 dollars at direct tools blemished so LSA if registered and free shipping right now as of my comment

I own that ridgid outlet

I have Ridgid tools and they're great. But I also agree that I am frustrated by their limited lineup. I see all the options Milwaukee offers and kind of wish I picked that sometimes. Or even Ryobi. I like the ridgid batteries better, but love the variety of tools Ryobi offers.

Everything I had with a battery is team Orange. My only complaint is that charge more for less rated power. Their mid and high torque have less power but cost more. We finally got a drill rated to the same specs as a gen 3 Milwaukee. An impact driver spec rated to a gen 3 Milwaukee too. No if TTI could pull their head out their ass and let Ridgid make some better more reliable tools that Ryobi makes, that would be great. Most consumers won't buy into a new battery platform just for one off tools. I wouldn't mind a right angle die grinder made by Ridgid designers. I have 23 Ridgid batteries. I don't need another battery platform I have already got dewalts 12v Xtreme line up that's enough. Really wish I went skil 12v instead though.

Pure sine wave!!??? On that batray

Lifetime battery replacement , cant beat that with an ugly stick

I would have jumped to rigid years ago and was about to, and they stalled out. Since then, ryobi has blown by them and left them sitting. They are now trying to catch that brand up to others. They will have to massively expand the line up to be competitive with what's available now. Rigid is the ryobi of like 10 years ago, they have very little to offer.

Do a festool review

What happened to your sound?

Iphone with a C type port, not gonna happen anytime soon lol

Junk had rogd grinder brushesotor burnt out reneged on lifete warranty would never recommend used very little

The only issue I have with todays power tools is they still have multiple types of batteries ( like Ryobi vs Ryobi HP. ) They should make batteries that work in every tool at it's highest configuration. Rigid just replaced the Octane name with Max.

No point in buying ridgid when brushless ryobi exists, if you need more then that buy dewalt

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Yall gotta stop bickering back and forth its ruining the channel regardless of how many people take your guys side and comment. It's not mature and people who typically wanna see these reviews are.

Rigid sucks. Cheap crap breaks after a few uses. On warranty they fix the the trigger. Then took catches fire in 2 uses. Going to harbor freight. Ryobi