what would you like next?

[oldslowchevy]

what power or non power tool would you like to see next from ridgid that they don't make now? i would like to see a biscut jointer myself but what about you guys what would you guys want?

[FINER9998]

Just echoing your plate joiner comment. That Max Select dual voltage impact drive would also be nice.

[VASandy]

Festool's new joiner looks pretty awesome. It has changeable blades, and makes what looks to be a true mortise/tennon joint. I'd love to see Ridgid come out with a tool like that, but without the Festool price tag!

I'd also love to see them come out with some dust handling equipment. The shop vacs are pretty good, but a larger dedicated dust handling system would be very nice.

Next on my list of major tools is a drum sander. A 15" open-throat design, made so that it can thickness sand a panel up to 30" would be very handy! I work with highly figured wood a lot, and it can't be planed with a power planer. I've been hand-planing the boards, and then using a variety of sanders. It's a lot of work, and the results are far from optimal. I'd love a Ridgid drum sander!!!

[BadgerDave]

I'm amazed, http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_11_9.gif 28 hours this thread has had life and not a peep about a job site radio.

[biscuit]

how about a jobsite radio! :)

[VASandy]

*beats BadgerDave with an iPod*

You just had to...didn't ya?

[Woussko]

OK here goes, but I know this is only my day dreaming idea

How about a super job site radio, that's able to play MP3s, CDs and casette tapes besides being an AM, FM and weather radio? Then on top have a 4 bay charger where all bays would have "Smart Technology" (maybe not the same for every bay) so that any battery pack wearing the RIDGID name could be charged up. I really hate having loads of different chargers sitting on the shelf above my bench. A smart charger could be made to charge several different ones and especially a multi bay charger. Now to add on a little extra feature, how about a good powerful work light and set it up so that with the flip of a switch, it can become a power failure light? Call me nuts, because I doubt my dream Radio-Charger-More could be purchased for under $500, but if it's really done right, maybe some of us would be willing to invest in such.

Your comments, please __________________________

[Velosapien]

How about a rotary hammer. Seems like a basic enough tool and I'm surprised they still don't make them. As far as cordless tools, make more of them, and in the same voltage line. One of the reasons I've never really considered Ridgid cordless is the selection is fairly limited and some of the stuff is only available in different voltage/battery ranges.

[Bob D.]

A drum sander would be a nice addition to the line-up, and a nice belt/disc sander would compliment the EB4424 sander they have now, which I would like to see in a version which uses a longer belt, maybe designed to use the standard 6x48" belt size but follow the design of the EB4424, including the tilt table but they could leave the spindle capability off this larger model and include good dust collection with a 4" port.

[BadgerDave]

If Ridgid can engineer and built one that is as good as and has the cutting capacities as the Makita LS1013, I'd like to see a 10" SCMS.

[HVAC HAWK]

a 3/8 all thread rod cutter

[oldslowchevy]

i also would like to see a 6" disk 3"x24" belt sander one of those ones that look like a modifed bench grinder oh and while you are at it a 6" bench grinder

[Woussko]

I think this picture is about like what OSC has in mind, but this one has a 7" grinding wheel and a 2 x 48 belt sander.

[oldslowchevy]

or something like this onehttp://media.ptg-online.com/media/dm/Products/Tools/ExtraLarge/20021129200000_31-695_72dpi_400.jpg

[Woussko]

OSC

Sorry about that. I was thinking of a little belt sander and a bench grinder in one. I think you have in mind a disc and belt sander. Pictures are great and yes, it would be a nice addition for Ridgid. If they had a good one at a reasonable price I'm sure it would sell.

[Bob D.]

a 3/8 all thread rod cutter

About a dozen or so strokes with a hacksaw (and the right blade) will easily cut 3/8" rod. I never had a problem with cutting 3/8, but 1/2 or 5/8 all-thread is what gets ya when you are cutting it all day long. By the end of the day you're beat.

[oldslowchevy]

no problem Woussko, to be honest if the machine you showed had a sanding disk vs. a grinding stone/wire wheel it would have been what i was talking about. but the delta is what i own but i can not say i am over joyed with it at all but i got it for a fair price. and i found out that vise grips make great handles

[michael stephen]

what power or non power tool would you like to see next from ridgid that they don't make now? i would like to see a biscut jointer myself but what about you guys what would you guys want?

a ridgid hydraulic pipe bender...

[Woussko]

OSC

Are you sort of wanting a mini version of your Delta disc and belt sander? I'm looking around and may post links for a few sites depending on my findings. I have a few wild machines in mind that I'm hoping to find for my own use.

[oldslowchevy]

no i like the size of the one i have but it is falling apart(mostly plastic) the handles are broken the switch is going the bearings are very very nosiy but it will cost more to fix then to go and buy another. i figure i have maybe a year left before it is completly shot

[Polar Sparky 1224]

I'm amazed, http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_11_9.gif 28 hours this thread has had life and not a peep about a job site radio.

how about a jobsite radio! :)

I'll second that but all you really need for a jobsite radio is a line in jack am/fm and a few battery charging bays. No cd player or cd's to break at work. You could even supply the cable to connect to the headphone jack of you players

[Woussko]

OSC

It would be a nice addition for Ridgid providing it's designed and made well. Maybe you'll get really lucky and find a very nice condition cast iron Powermatic at a nice price. Or, maybe, just maybe Ridgid (or most likely the contract company) will see the need and spring to life. Keep your eyes and ears open. You just may get lucky soon.

[Gunook]

OK here goes, but I know this is only my day dreaming idea

How about a super job site radio, that's able to play MP3s, CDs and casette tapes besides being an AM, FM and weather radio? Then on top have a 4 bay charger where all bays would have "Smart Technology" (maybe not the same for every bay) so that any battery pack wearing the RIDGID name could be charged up. I really hate having loads of different chargers sitting on the shelf above my bench. A smart charger could be made to charge several different ones and especially a multi bay charger. Now to add on a little extra feature, how about a good powerful work light and set it up so that with the flip of a switch, it can become a power failure light? Call me nuts, because I doubt my dream Radio-Charger-More could be purchased for under $500, but if it's really done right, maybe some of us would be willing to invest in such.

Your comments, please __________________________

Look at www.10ctech.com for the charger. I understand from Gary Tole (National Sales Manager) a radio may be in the works also. You could call him at 1-972-385-2486. Their "Crew Charger" can charge 4 batteries of different types and voltages in a 15 minute time period. They also have a remote charger that you can charge up at night and carry to a jobsite that has no power. The remote charger will charge up to 8 cordless batteries.

These guys probably know more about batteries than the OEM's.