WE NEED SURVEY IDEAS!!!! (***bribes inside***)

[Josh]

Alright guys and girls... we need some ideas for future RIDGID Surveys. If you don't know what I am talking about take a look at our front page www.ridgid.com (http://www.ridgid.com) and in the middle of the page under the big worksite picture is a few lines about the RIDGID Survey. Take a look at all the results of the previous surveys. Some of them are pretty interesting. So if there has been a burning question that you would like to poll the RIDGID community on here's you chance to get it answered. Format your idea something like this...

"What is your favorite color?"
A. Red
B. Green
C. Blue


*** We will use some of these survey ideas on our front page. As an incentive, each person who has a survey idea selected will receive their choice of a RIDGID calendar or an assortment of RIDGID decals. We will contact you when we use the idea. ***

[Mark7]

Copper or PEX?

Ask the hard one:
Whose drain cleaning equipment do you use?
A. General Wire
B. Spartan
C. Ridgid
D. Others

How often do you use chemicals to clear the clog?
A. every time
B. frequently
C. seldom
D. never

[Mark7]

I will go out on a limb.

How often do you shop at Home Depot?
a. often, love it.
b. last case scenario.
c. never.

[Josh]

Mark,

Thanks for the ideas. I will contact you when/if we use one of your survey ideas. I like the one about what brand of drain cleaner you use.

Happy Holidays, Josh

[Josephine]

How much do you spend each year on tools?

a. $0-$200
b. $200-$500
c. $500-$1,000
d. $1,000 and up

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[jrcard]

What type of wood do you perfer to work with?

A) Oak
B) Walnut
C) Pine
D) Other

If other, What type...

[Josh]

Well it's time to switch the survey. We have selected Mark7's question:

Whose drain cleaning equipment do you use?
A. General Wire
B. Spartan
C. Ridgid
D. Others

He will recieve his choice of a RIDGID Calendar or an assortment of RIDGID decals

**** Don't be discouraged if you didn't win this time!!!! If your survey idea is good we will eventually get around to using and you will win a prize. **** Great Ideas so Far!!!

Congratz again Mark!

[Josh]

Mark7,

Where are ya at???? I went into the forum registrations and e-mailed you to ask you for your address and if you wanted the calendar or the decals. No response yet.... If you read this before you read your e-mail please e-mail me at jsooy@ridgid.com with your address and choice of reward. Thanks, Josh

[Norm]

Josephine's suggestion was selected as the new survey. Josephine, please contact Josh or myself via email so we can reward you.

[Stephen]

Question:
How much emphasis do you place on purchasing tools that are "Made In The USA"?
A - only purchase products made in the USA.
B - purchase imported & "made in the USA" products.
C - don't care where they are made.

[Josh]

Stephen's survey question about "Made in the USA" was selected for the RIDGID survey. He will recieve his choice of a 2001-2002 RIDGID Pinup calendar or a selection of RIDGID decals.

[BILLG]

How old is your electric pipe threader?
0-5 years
6-10 years
11-15 years
16 or older

[Mike D]

When you purchase a new tool when do you read the instruction?
A: Befor using the tool
B: As you are trying the tool
C: only when all eles fails

[Josh]

Mike,
I am sure this will go in the survey at some point. Maybe this next week. Thanks for the suggestions. We'll contact you when we use it (for you free calendar). Josh

[Walnut45]

How much time do you spend planning a major woodworking project compared to the actual time building it? Out of a possible 100 how many points would you assign to the following areas?

Preliminary planing
Designing
Prototype/redesign
Building
Finishing

[little__cee]

Are you still looking for ideas?

How about:

Where do you buy tools?
(A) Major retailer (Home Depot, Lowe's, etc)
(B) Local supply house
(C) Online through the internet

[Josh]

Yes, We are still looking for survey ideas and we will continue looking for survey ideas in the future.

Ok... we finally switched the survey. The previous survey was pretty unpopular so it took a long time to get answers.

We went with Mike D's Suggestion for this survey. Mike wins his choice of a Calendar or Decal Set.

Later, Josh

[J J]

How about:

How much time a week do you spend woodworking?

a) 1-5 hr.
b) 5-10 hr.
c) 10-20 hr.
d) It's my job!

This sounded like an obvious survey question so I checked the archives to be sure it wasn't used already. I didn't see it and hope I didn't miss it.

John

[scott turdhearder]

which is the most commonly used pipe wrench a 10"
b 14"
c 18"
:rolleyes:

[George]

What was the first jig/accessory that you made for your table saw?

A. Squaring board
B. Miter Guage Extension
C. Auxillary Fence
D. Feather Board/Spring Board
E. Push block/stick or Hold Down Device
F. Tenoning Jig
G. Outfeed table
H. Other

[George]

What accessory would you like to see Ridgid offer next for their table saws?

A. Tenon Jig
B. Upgraded miter guage
C. Router table attachment

[George]

How do you most often use your Ridgid woodworking tools?

A. As my means of income (my job)
B. Woodworking projects/hobby
C. Repairs/improvements to my home

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[stonekold]

If the sticker offer is still availible, I want to try one.

Which Nascar driver would you like to see carry the Rigid logo in 2002?
A) Tony Stewart
B) Sterling Marlin
C) Ricky Rudd
D) Kevin Harvick
E) Mark Martin

I would like to see Rigid as primary sponsor for either Tony or Kevin, but it would have to be on a Ford.

[tplank]

How would you rate the Ridgid website compared to others you have seen?

A)Excellent, unparalleled
B)Good, seen others comparable
C)Fair, seen others that are better
D)Bad, would not visit again

Next qusestion: same answers.

How would you rate the response and service from the Ridgid website?

[RGad]

I use Ridgid workworking tools:
A) As a professional woodworker, in someone else's shop;
B) As a professional woodworker, in my own shop;
C) As a serious woodworking hobbyist;
D) As a occasional do-it-yourselfer.

[RRitch]

How often do you use a guard on your table saw?

a. Always
b. Never
c. Whenever practical

[Bubba Blue]

How would you best improve Ridgid's woodworking presence at Home Depot?
a) More knoweldgeable Home Depot employees.
b) Neater Displays
c) More Promotions/Sale Prices
d) Separate Ridgid Section

[jeffj13]

is your tool purchase primarily based on:

a: brand name
b: price
c: recommendation from friend
d: tool revue

[jeffj13]

from whom will you make your next major tool purchase?

a: box box (like home depot or lowe's)
b: woodworking store (woodcraft, woodworkers warehouse, etc.)
c: local hardware or tool store
d: on line

[jeffj13]

how do spend most of your time in the shop?

a: fulltime professional woodworker
b: professional handyman
c: woodworking projects for family and friends
d: home improvements and repairs

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[tplank]

Do you think Ridgid should hand out better rewards for our suggestions other than a calender or decals?

A) definitely agree, hand out better goodies
B) adequate for us folk in the boonies
C) don't need nuthin'

[Buzz]

New Years Resolution
A: lose weight, B: spend more time with my tools,C: spend more time with family, D:Travel more, E: live healthier

[Pepaw of VA]

How Do you find the proper miter angle for a given project?

1) Take 360 and divide the number of sides
2) Take 360 and didive the munber of sides and add 10
3) Take 180 and divide the number of sides
4) Take 180 and divide the number of sides and add 10

[rjt]

Here's a simple one..not sure if you've used it before:

How many Ridgid brand tools do you own:
A. 1-5
B. 6-10
C. More than 10

[Pepaw of VA]

Here's one that should get you thinking. I wonder how many of you will get it right.

True or False Oxygen is a flammable gas?????
1) True
2) False

[BO-J]

I am new so please don't laugh....

When starting a project, do you?

A. Buy plans for it.
B. Draw your own.
C. Start building and see what becomes of it.
D. Start building,start cutting,buy plans and then redraw them to what you want.

[Docdick]

As customers of HD we should rate the RIDIG displays by stores and the best store should get a plaque or a certificate on a cycle of every two months, so that they are reconised for keeping the RIDGID name and products so the customer will see, touch and get good answers right away.. :mad: 1 Bad Display :( 2 a little better :confused: 3 somewhat ok :rolleyes: 4 now your are getting there :cool: smile.gif 5 Great Display :D
dd

[OklahomaRanger]

How did you hear about the Ridgid Forum?

A) Word of mouth
B) Link from other site
C) Retailer / Authorized repair facility
D) Just happened to see link from Ridgid Homepage

[OklahomaRanger]

How does the Ridgid Forum influence your purchasing of tools?

A) Very Positive- [was part of reason to buy a Ridgid tool]

B) Somewhat Positive- [nice idea but had no part of decesion in purchase]

C] Somewhat Negative - [this site appears to be of no value]

D) Very Negative [people on this site must be out of work and need to get a life!]

[Andy B.]

how many time do you refer people to this website?

A) once a day
B) once a week
C) once a month
D) You don't know what I'm talking about!

[Andy B.]

the answer is to my questine is B

[Dwight]

No Assembly Required? :D

How about this question?

Would you be willing to pay 10% extra for a Ridgid Tool that was FACTORY ASSEMBLED and ready to use?

After assembling the TS2424 Table Saw, and the WL1200LS Lathe in a weekend I can tell you I would have gladly paid the extra cash to make chips all weekend rather than turning a wrench.

It may not be feasible shipping wise (though weight would be the same), but it sure would be nice. While the Home Depot offers an assembly option at the store, I would prefer to do it myself over having it assembled by a stocker they hired last week. (We are talking my fingers here). Not to mention that the factory assembly from Ridgid is excellent. Everything is right-on out of the box.

What do you think?

[esc6574]

If you had to choose one rigid tool
which one would you consider indespensible?
____________________

My first rigid tool was
1 a pipe wrench
2 a specialty wrench
3 a threader
4 a drain cleaner

Did you buy it on a recommendation or 'cause it was there?
1 recommendation
2 heard they were better
3 something just told me this is the one
4 hardware store had nothing else on display

[Josh]

Andy B's survey question about "Referals to our site" was selected for the RIDGID survey. He will recieve his choice of a 2001-2002 RIDGID Pinup calendar or a selection of RIDGID decals.

Josh

[hi ho sliver]

Three survey questions: #1 how many forums do you read or participate in? #2 Do you feel there is a need for more forums? #3Would you like to see a new: 1] woodworking forum 2] woodcraft forum (carving,burning etc) 3] tools (new, old, problems, tests etc) #4] tool swap and sell :rolleyes:

[Big Johnson]

How many Ridgid tablesaw owners would like to see a zero clearance insert that you could replace the wearable centers on a stock steel plate???

1.) YES

2.) NO

3.) MAYBE

4.) NOT NESSECARY

[The Woodcutters Edge]

Why did you purchase your RIDGID TOOLS?
A.DEPENDABILITY
B.COST
C.SERVICE
D.YOU MAKE YOUR LIVING WITH THEM.

[The Woodcutters Edge]

What other extras would you like to see made available to purchase at the distributing stores for your table saw.
1. blank plastic inserts
2. accesories for the fence
3. replacement nuts for the arbour
4. all the above plus_______________________

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[TechMan]

When following your wife(husband, spouse, significant other) through countless acres of glasware and beanie babies at the flea market, do you?

A->stay asleep in the the car.
B->ogle the glass troll.
C->look for the elusive Ridgid tool in the bottom of the $1 tool crate.

[UO_Woody]

What best describes why you frequent the Ridgid Forums?
a) Find answers about tools and procedures
b) Offer your knowledge and expertiese
c) Just read the posts to gain knowledge
d) Get ideas for your shop and projects

[Creature]

since it's april and all, any of those decals up for grabs still?

[BloodSweatnTears]

Here's one for the Excellent new line of Ridgid cordless power tool combo kits!
Do you prefer a:
A. Hardshell carry case
B. soft carry bag

[Bergybits]

Here are two ideas for survey questions:

1. What brand of cordless drill / driver do you use?

(a) Ridgid
(b) Craftsman
(c) Ryobi
(d) Dewalt
(e) Milwalki
(f) Porter Cable
(g) Black and Decker
(h) Skill
(i) Makita
(j) Other

2. After the cordless drill, which cordless power tool do you use the most?
(a) Circular saw
(b) Reciprocating saw
(c) Jig saw
(d) Router
(e) Flashlight

:cool: Chris Berg

[DownSizedJoe]

We really need to pay our executives and corperate officers a higher compensation package. Would it really bum you working class guys out if we made all our tools overseas(china) to stay "competitive"?

A) Naw, that's great I love capatalist exploitation.

B) Hmm, mabe alittle but I'm too busy working 70 hours a week to keep up with the bills...I need a "bargain".

C) Hell yeah, I never buy tools(junk) made in china, I won't give aid and comfort to an enemy of my country.

[RIDGID1]

Here is my suggestion for the poll:

"RIDGID's incredible Limited Lifetime Service Warranty promotion on power tools purchased until December 31, 2003 is the best in the business!

Taking advantage of this special promotion period, how much do you plan to spend on new RIDGID tools that you would not have spent on tools otherwise?"

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This is a more long-term type poll that I would recommend leaving up for at least a month or more or until the promotion ends to get more meaningful and interesting results.


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[rrmcbride]

This would be a good survey question.......
How many batteries should come in a 4 piece combo kit?

A...none
B...one
C...two
D...three
E...four (one for each tool)

[TRS Ry-Dog]

1) What other cordless tools would you like Ridgid to add to their 18v X2 line?

A) Jig saw
B) Angle grinder
C) Impact driver
D) Right angle drill
E) Cut-out saw
F) Miter saw

2) Of these tools which would you buy right now with the lifetime warranty and which would you not buy if they came out after the first of the year?

P.S- I'd love a t-shirt smile.gif

[exUsairwaysmech]

danomal,

false

Although 100% oxygen will ignite just about any hydrocarbon,it is not,by itself,flammable.

LOX works particularly well with hydrogen or RP-1(kerosene).

[exUsairwaysmech]

Do you consider a product to be "made in the USA" to be a:

A)positive

B)negative

C)neutral

D)doesn't matter where it's made

[Yooperbuilder]

Another idea for a survey question!

What brand name tools do you buy as gifts for Christmas?

A) DeWalt
B) Ridgid
C) Porter Cable
D) Milwaukee
E) Other

[Yooperbuilder]

And yet another!!

Where do you do most of your Christmas shopping for the power tool user?

A) Home Improvement Store (Home Depot, Menards, Lowe's, etc)
B) Mass Merchandise Store (Walmart, K-Mart, Target, etc)
C) Surplus Warehouse Store (Sam's Club, Cosco, etc)
D) Other Store

[amadorjon]

Heres one, What percentage of website visitors are professionally involved in the trades?

Jon

[Andy B.]

How many routers do you have?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5 or more
F. I don't know what a router is.

[hi ho sliver]

With all the companies making router bits...what kind do you have and on a scale of 1 to 10 how do you rate them...ie...for sharpness, durability, cost ! umm thats 3 surveys isn't it? lol

[dusthead]

How much do tool reviews in magazines affect your purchases?

A. Very Much, I buy the highest rated tool
B. A fair bit, I buy the best rated tool that I can afford.
C. Somewhat, I read the reviews carefully and decide for myself which tool has the features I'm looking for
D. Not at all, I feel that the magazines give better reviews to companies that spend more on advertising.

[archblackmage]

What brand and type of auto do you use to transport your tools to the jobsite? What is it's fuel type?
A. Ford, Chevy, GMC, Freighliner, etc..
B. Van, box van, pickup,dump truck, car, minivan, etc..
C. Diesel, gasoline, natural gas, bio- fuel, hydrogen, gas/electric, dual fuel?

How many users think this forum would benefit from a spell check feature? :D

[Bob D.]

Josh, do you still run the RIDGID Survey?

BTW, did Josephine make it into the calendar? :D

[Josh]

yes we still run the ridgid survey on our site. it is along the left side of some of the main pages.

Josh

[Disaster]

How would you rate the following factors in importance to a cordless tool.

1. Run time.
2. Power.
3. Weight.
4. Warranty.
5. Reliability.
6. Laser guide.
7. Work area light.
8. On board tool storage.

Some other ones might be, "User serviceable brushes", "service time responsiveness."

Might be real enlightening to your design team.