I am now a member!!

[bigworm]

I just got home a few hours ago. I had to go to HD and become a member of the Ridgid family. So I went and got the 12" CSMS (MS1290LZ) and the stand (MSUV) to match. They also had a deal where you get a free $50 tool belt when you buy a Ridgid miter sawI aslo got the Portable table saw (TS2400LS) and the flip top stand to help me hold the out feed wood. I havn't had a chance to use the table saw but the CSMS feels good. I had some PT 4x4 and it didn't even try to slow down. Like everyone said not much of the dust goes in the bag but I haven't used a miter saw that really does.

I have to tell you I am so excited. I got a steal. I found a lady that is hurting for money for X-mas and has a HD card. Well she needed some money to get other gifts. So she sold me a $500 gift card for $400. Well I called her back after getting the other one. Told her I had another $350 if she still needed money. Well she took it and I got $1000 for $750!!!!:eek: Well I also got 20% off online and BAM!!!! I got all that for about $950 and only cost me $750:eek: . Still have a few bucks left for after x-mas. Well guys I had to tell someone and nobody I tell here would care to much. Now I just need to get started on my work bench.:D

[papadan]

Welcome to the orange team, Worm. :D

[bigworm]

Thanks I am ready to get started. I wish I could this weekend but I am going to GA to go hunting so will have to start next week.

[plumbdog10]

I just got home a few hours ago. I had to go to HD and become a member of the Ridgid family. So I went and got the 12" CSMS (MS1290LZ) and the stand (MSUV) to match. They also had a deal where you get a free $50 tool belt when you buy a Ridgid miter sawI aslo got the Portable table saw (TS2400LS) and the flip top stand to help me hold the out feed wood. I havn't had a chance to use the table saw but the CSMS feels good. I had some PT 4x4 and it didn't even try to slow down. Like everyone said not much of the dust goes in the bag but I haven't used a miter saw that really does.

I have to tell you I am so excited. I got a steal. I found a lady that is hurting for money for X-mas and has a HD card. Well she needed some money to get other gifts. So she sold me a $500 gift card for $400. Well I called her back after getting the other one. Told her I had another $350 if she still needed money. Well she took it and I got $1000 for $750!!!!:eek: Well I also got 20% off online and BAM!!!! I got all that for about $950 and only cost me $750:eek: . Still have a few bucks left for after x-mas. Well guys I had to tell someone and nobody I tell here would care to much. Now I just need to get started on my work bench.:D

Get redy to re-post when you have problems, and HD does not honor the warrenty. And, you will have problems.

[CheekyMonkeyWrench]

congrats on your new purchase. I'm very pleased with the 5 Ridgid tools i own......lifetime service agreement....wohoo!!!!

[bigworm]

Get redy to re-post when you have problems, and HD does not honor the warrenty. And, you will have problems.

Hey sorry you had some problems that dosn't mean you should try to bring down someone who is excited about something. It isn't going to work. I am happy right now and that's all that matters.:p

[Josh]

bigworm, dont worry about plumbdogs comments. Plumbdog likes to growl at the new members as the pass through the door just to make sure your worthy.

Congratz on the outstanding deal!

Josh

[plumbdog10]

bigworm, dont worry about plumbdogs comments. Plumbdog likes to growl at the new members as the pass through the door just to make sure your worthy.

Congratz on the outstanding deal!

Josh

I stand by my original post.

I am not growling at a new member, I'm giving him experienced based advice. I wish him the best, but be ready for disappointment. Ridgid hand tools are the best, but the power tool line is......well, we'll see.

I hope they work out for bigworm, I really do.

[JWMustang]

I can tell you this. I nearly smashed my 2 week old flash light when I lowered my car on it. It was mashed down about 2" when I realized what I did. Jacked the car back up removed the flash light it had a gash in it about 1/4" deep but it still works.

[Rafael]

I have 5 ridgid power tools, 4 of them are stationary and 1 handheld.
I've never had a problem with them.
So far I am satisfied. They are the best for what I paid for them.

[bigworm]

Well I Need to get the garage set up better now. Guss my 1st weekend will be mostly doing that. Then I am ready to go. I am going to try working on a porch swing for my Step mom.

[plumbdog10]

I can tell you this. I nearly smashed my 2 week old flash light when I lowered my car on it. It was mashed down about 2" when I realized what I did. Jacked the car back up removed the flash light it had a gash in it about 1/4" deep but it still works.

So, let me get this straight:

You lowered a car onto your flashlight. So your plastic flashlight was able to with-stand the pressure of a car and walk away with a 1/4" long crack?

Not buying that.

I'll stick with my original post.

[bigworm]

So, let me get this straight:

You lowered a car onto your flashlight. So your plastic flashlight was able to with-stand the pressure of a car and walk away with a 1/4" long crack?

Not buying that.

I'll stick with my original post.



So if you don't like the tools why do you come to this site?

[Josh]

He likes the plumbing tools. not the woodworking and power tools.

[bigworm]

Oh I see. Well I checked around and I am happy with my pick up. I think I got a great deal and look forward to this website for help along the way.

[plumbdog10]

Oh I see. Well I checked around and I am happy with my pick up. I think I got a great deal and look forward to this website for help along the way.

As I said, I wish you the best bigworm. Josh is correct, I'm not a fan of Ridgid power tools. But I have nothing against you. Let's all get along, but express our opinions.

Live free/Live happy. All the best to you family.

[bigworm]

Its ok I understand. If I may ask what is your problem with the power tools? I take it you got a bad tool and that left a bad taste in your mouth for Ridgid power tools?

[Akita]

I have a Ridgid MS1060 10"Miter saw assembled in USA and a R-1000 grinder(metabo) made in germany. Now that Ridgid power tools are all china,I'll pass. I was very dissapointed to see Milwaukee hole hawg replaced at Home Depot w/ a Ridgid Knock-off. I wish big worm luck and enjoyment w/ his tools. I just do not like how Ridgid used Metabo to start oiut and then switched to chinese tools. I do however have a Makita 14.4 impact driver made in china that I enjoy. We should remember differant strokes for differant folks-everyone has their own unique power tool needs.

[plumbdog10]

Its ok I understand. If I may ask what is your problem with the power tools? I take it you got a bad tool and that left a bad taste in your mouth for Ridgid power tools?

My problem with Ridgid power tools (and I'm speaking here of the orange tools sold at home depot----not the pipe threading equipment they manufacture themselves) is that they are not made very well and do not perform very well.

As a construction pro I have had the advantage of seeing every brand of power tool used in heavy-duty applications, and used extensively. After a while you get a pretty good idea of which tools last the longest and perform the best.

In my opinion Ridgid power tools do not hold up or perform well in these situations. What do I base this on?

1) When Ridgid first introduced this line many companies and workers bought them based on the Ridgid reputation. As you this date I see few if any on a jobsite. Keep in mind I work on construction sites with hundreds of workers.

2) I personally owned a cordless sawzall. Within the first two months the blade chuck was sticking. The batteries lasted about half the time of a Milwaukee or Dewalt. It was much more difficult to control then any of the other brands I have used.

3) I know two people who have owned 1/2" electric drills. Both had problems with the chuck seizing. One took his back, exchanged it, and in a week had the same problem.

4) I have discussed Ridgid power tools with numerous fellow tradesmen who have owned them, I know of only one who is happy with his puchase.


All that said,

I understand that not every person is a professional. The person who buys his tools for light handyman duty around the house does not necessarily need heavy duty tools. My argument with Ridgid is that they are pricing their line as if it is a professional heavy-duty tool line. It is not.

Therefore, I just don't see Ridgid power tools as a good value.

As for the warrenty issue, see the numerous posts on this forum.

As for tools made in China, I don't think it's an issue, because almost all of the power tools are made in China.

[Akita]

Plumbdog,Almost all power tools are not made in china,at least not yet(though it's getting closer and closer every day). Examples:Milwaukee-USA,Bosch-Switzerland and germany,Fein-germany,Festool-Germany,Makita-JapaN and so on.. These companies also offer chinese tools at the lower end of their lines.

[RiR]

I'll go with "The Dog" on this one! You rarely see Ridgid Power Tools in Scandinavia, but when I do, I'm not really impressed, not by owners reactions either. It's not like the hand tools (USA made) that are superb. If I've got "a job" on, then I'll go for Ridgid every time. However my power tools are AEG/Atlas-Copco, or Bosch. German or Swiss made. These are often working at their limits for long periods, but no problems. AEG even sent me a new commutator for my 30 year old 350W hand drill, that I use for high-precision work in tight corners, & "weird stuff".
I would have suggested that a power tool with the "Ridgid" name, must be:-
1, Made in the USA.
2, Precise & Durable, a tad better than the rest, even if it's a bit bigger, heavier, and more expensive.

[Akita]

RiR;I am envious of you!!!!I would love to use AEG tools. Used to be avaible in the states but no more!!!!!!Nice tools(AEG)!!!!!

[plumbdog10]

Plumbdog,Almost all power tools are not made in china,at least not yet(though it's getting closer and closer every day). Examples:Milwaukee-USA,Bosch-Switzerland and germany,Fein-germany,Festool-Germany,Makita-JapaN and so on.. These companies also offer chinese tools at the lower end of their lines.


I agree. You were right, I was wrong. I should have said "foreign made", which is what I meant, but dropped the ball on.

Thank you for correcting me. Your's was a very astute comment.

I stand corrected.

[Akita]

Plumbdog your quite welcome!!!!I seek out USA,German Swiss,Japanese tools on clearance and scarf em up. I figure get em now before they ride off in the sunset,never to be found again.

[Wild Weasel]

Hmm... this is somewhat discouraging.

I've been sticking to Ridgid power tools because they haven't done me wrong yet. My first one was the angle grinder, then I got the 3/8" drill. Then I had to go to the US (I live in Canada) to get the impact wrench since they don't sell them here and I couldn't find another brand that had remotely close to 450 ft-lbs.

Now I just recently got a shop vac.

Now I only use this stuff for jobs around the house and automotive stuff now and then, but they've all served me well and never given me any cause for concern.

Should I be switching to another brand going forward?