@@ZeePirateMan I’m not sure about that, but I think the Ridgid has better ergonomics than the Milwaukee. The Milwaukee is forward heavy, but the Ridgid is just very well balanced.
@@DiligentDave1966 They're great tools! I've been using AEG (which I'm sure you know is the same thing as Rigid) since 2005 when I was a first year apprentice, that first drill I had was an 18Volt blue hammer drill that was made in Germany and is still the same battery slot as the new batteries use!
@@ZeePirateMan I wasn’t really fond of the subcompact combo, but the high torque hammer drill combo is definitely legit. By the way, I sent you a couple of notifications.
On 12/29/23 , I got the rigid hammer drill, r86115k , there is a pause/delay when I first press the trigger, I read the literature and it says to press the trigger to turn the drill on, so maybe this is some kind of safety thing or whatever, I am not a fan of it, but I am retired so I will just have to get used to it, I'm loving the quality so far and the lifetime service agreement is hard to beat, I have owned dewalt for decades but having 2 drills fail in 5 years, both of which are almost 300 bucks each, kept inside a spare room, never dropped or abused, and after the 3 year warranty expired, I'm starting to not like dewalt anymore, we'll see how this new rigid does, I'm in west central Florida by the way, I noticed the chicken walking behind you, I'm wondering if you are in Florida as well, happy new year
That is ridgid’s integrated soft start When using tools like the jigsaw or maybe the angle grinder it is Good to have gradual acceleration but I agree on an impact drill let me handle it… I got the drill and case but I have the impact without the mode selector. I’ll use my Impact wrench on the big stuff! Hope your new year is going good from Texas
The drill will perform even better with the 8 amp battery because that battery has 21700 cells. I’m hoping the kit goes on sale for Black Friday. Either Ridgid or Flex.
@@ASK24777 Dammit, I missed out on that deal, and it's not available now that I actually need a new cordless hammer drill & circular saw! There's a Ridgid cordless drill & circular saw for $199, but it's not a hammer drill. Also, Home Depot wants $349 for a Milwaukee hammer drill + circular saw. I'm not spending that much only to see it for sale in a few months for $249 or whatever...
@@HighlanderNorth1 I hear you , keep you’re head up sport and be ready to receive some good deals in the near future , the hammer drill is legit . Peace
mine has a slight wobble. been heavily using it and it doesn't affect it. co worker had a milwaukee fuel and the rigid felt stronger and the battery lasted longer
@@kobragangbit I’m glad you like your Ridgid. I exchanged the first one I got, and the second one has almost no wobble. I don’t think it’s more powerful than the Milwaukee, but it’s definitely a legit power tool. I hope you registered your Ridgid for the LSA. That provides great peace of mind in case something goes wrong with it.
I have this set, it’s pretty great, but the oil impact drivers are king. Rigid made thei stealth force oil impact and it was supreme. Anyone out the know why rigid stopped making their oil impulse?
Those impacts would slowly lose its power over time. Milwaukee kind of used ridgid as a test version. Milwaukee used an upgraded version that the oil wouldn't slowly degrade the metal due to mini burst from the oil rapidly heating
Idk, you didnt really drive the screws at enough of an angle. Next time see if you can drive them at 90 degrees so they go off screen into the neighbors yard.
As "The General Expert" It is not practical to compare a 12V tool against an 18v tool as done in this video. Professionals and DYI's want Apples to Apples comparison. It is good to see Rigid stay relevant in this competitive tool market. Makita and Rigid both manufacture good reliable tools.
RIDGID does not stand up to their Life Time Warranty if they don't want to. I bought a combo kit 13 years ago before the registration LSA but still life time and it had 24v XLi batteries, they will not charge so I tried to get them to replace them and was told they were not registered, I register everything from toasters to tools, and they don't make 24v anymore. I have 3 power tools that collect dust because RIDGID doesn't care about their long time customers.
Currently comes with 2 free tools at Home Depot. The discounted price with the most expensive free tools selected comes to $184. Regular price is $379. Now’s the time to buy it 👍
![2 Tools 2 Batteries $199! RIDGID 18V SubCompact Combo Review [R97801]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/8RM0iCHcCyo/mqdefault.jpg)
I’m no expert, but I have tested the drill against Dewalt, Milwaukee and Flex. The Ridgid is definitely legit. It’s also very comfortable to use.
I'm pretty sure these drills ar reskinned Milwaukee Fuel!
@@ZeePirateMan I’m not sure about that, but I think the Ridgid has better ergonomics than the Milwaukee. The Milwaukee is forward heavy, but the Ridgid is just very well balanced.
@@DiligentDave1966
They're great tools! I've been using AEG (which I'm sure you know is the same thing as Rigid) since 2005 when I was a first year apprentice, that first drill I had was an 18Volt blue hammer drill that was made in Germany and is still the same battery slot as the new batteries use!
@@ZeePirateMan I wasn’t really fond of the subcompact combo, but the high torque hammer drill combo is definitely legit.
By the way, I sent you a couple of notifications.
@@ZeePirateMan i just heavily used both side by side on a job. the rigid felt more powerful and battery lasted longer than the milwakee fuel m18
What about when you drill through concrete, that's where the real test comes in.
That impact might be the best on the market the hammer drill is good not the best but more than enough
On 12/29/23 , I got the rigid hammer drill, r86115k , there is a pause/delay when I first press the trigger, I read the literature and it says to press the trigger to turn the drill on, so maybe this is some kind of safety thing or whatever, I am not a fan of it, but I am retired so I will just have to get used to it, I'm loving the quality so far and the lifetime service agreement is hard to beat, I have owned dewalt for decades but having 2 drills fail in 5 years, both of which are almost 300 bucks each, kept inside a spare room, never dropped or abused, and after the 3 year warranty expired, I'm starting to not like dewalt anymore, we'll see how this new rigid does, I'm in west central Florida by the way, I noticed the chicken walking behind you, I'm wondering if you are in Florida as well, happy new year
That is ridgid’s integrated soft start
When using tools like the jigsaw or maybe the angle grinder it is Good to have gradual acceleration but I agree on an impact drill let me handle it…
I got the drill and case but I have the impact without the mode selector. I’ll use my Impact wrench on the big stuff!
Hope your new year is going good from Texas
@jakearmstrong4563 thank you and so far it's going pretty good, stay safe
The drill will perform even better with the 8 amp battery because that battery has 21700 cells.
I’m hoping the kit goes on sale for Black Friday.
Either Ridgid or Flex.
This week you can get this kit with 2 free tools or 1 tool and 1 8ah battery
@@schlosser_8601 Yes sir, but it’s not just this week. It’s until the Black Friday sale is over.
Yes just got this with two extra tools, I chose the router and circular saw.
@@ASK24777
Dammit, I missed out on that deal, and it's not available now that I actually need a new cordless hammer drill & circular saw! There's a Ridgid cordless drill & circular saw for $199, but it's not a hammer drill. Also, Home Depot wants $349 for a Milwaukee hammer drill + circular saw. I'm not spending that much only to see it for sale in a few months for $249 or whatever...
@@HighlanderNorth1 I hear you , keep you’re head up sport and be ready to receive some good deals in the near future , the hammer drill is legit . Peace
Jimmy...for my money Ridgid is the best bang for your buck 👍
Imagine going to a construction site back in 2005 with this kit. Someone would kill you and steal it haha
Every impact driver I’ve seen on display has a lot of collet wobble. How is yours?
I’ve also heard that the drill cuts out randomly.
mine has a slight wobble. been heavily using it and it doesn't affect it. co worker had a milwaukee fuel and the rigid felt stronger and the battery lasted longer
@@kobragangbit I’m glad you like your Ridgid. I exchanged the first one I got, and the second one has almost no wobble. I don’t think it’s more powerful than the Milwaukee, but it’s definitely a legit power tool.
I hope you registered your Ridgid for the LSA. That provides great peace of mind in case something goes wrong with it.
I have this set, it’s pretty great, but the oil impact drivers are king. Rigid made thei stealth force oil impact and it was supreme. Anyone out the know why rigid stopped making their oil impulse?
Probably because they were better value than Milwaukee! TTI has to protect them at all cost.
Those impacts would slowly lose its power over time. Milwaukee kind of used ridgid as a test version. Milwaukee used an upgraded version that the oil wouldn't slowly degrade the metal due to mini burst from the oil rapidly heating
Have the KIT USE IT SOMETIMES with FLEX BATTERIES
we need a video
@@realJohnJohn have them on my RUclips channel
I am a rigid guy would love to have that set but my rigid tools I have are still running great what is the cost for that set
What are those yellow extension tips called?
They are dewalt impact bits
This kit was released in Australia under AEG brand around 2016
I love my Ridgid
You should try both types from the same year
Wow, indeed. These guys aren't playing around.
I wonder if vcg construction will see this video
Idk, you didnt really drive the screws at enough of an angle. Next time see if you can drive them at 90 degrees so they go off screen into the neighbors yard.
As "The General Expert" It is not practical to compare a 12V tool against an 18v tool as done in this video. Professionals and DYI's want Apples to Apples comparison. It is good to see Rigid stay relevant in this competitive tool market. Makita and Rigid both manufacture good reliable tools.
Oh Tony Boy, he said he wasnt comparing it, but was just curious. Listen carefully there Tones
I’ve used ridged for a while, I’ve burned out a few drills of the older models, but these two drills are on another level then the older ones.
I want the 12v back. F these heavy ass drills
Oh Scotty boy, maybe start back in the Gym?
RIDGID does not stand up to their Life Time Warranty if they don't want to. I bought a combo kit 13 years ago before the registration LSA but still life time and it had 24v XLi batteries, they will not charge so I tried to get them to replace them and was told they were not registered, I register everything from toasters to tools, and they don't make 24v anymore. I have 3 power tools that collect dust because RIDGID doesn't care about their long time customers.
They most certainly honer the lsa when registered
You sound like the guy with the old gmc truck who makes videos like "why you should never change your oil!"
Jimmy from 1 Road...☝️same thing I thought...
it is Jimmy 😂
Great video, how can I contact you?
How much.
Currently comes with 2 free tools at Home Depot. The discounted price with the most expensive free tools selected comes to $184. Regular price is $379. Now’s the time to buy it 👍
It can be had on sale 4 like 299 so about 100$ per tool 50$ per battery + a case and charger
My 12 volt hypertough has more beans than that maketia