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Thank you for your reviews Christmas I received the Ridgid blackout series since then I have picked up do orbital sander the half inch impact gun for my car and the router for those little projects I do they are freaking great so thank you again so when you guys induce up and down here in Florida like to meet you guys thank you so much for your show
Mine quit working the second time using it. First time, the belt fell apart quickly. Bought new belts, used it and it quit. Can't finish what I'm working on now.
My death collection haven’t worked since I got the thing as far as I can remember, I’ve blown it out with the air compressor taking it apart tried to figure out what’s wrong any ideas?
This cordless sander and the router makes me think about investing in the Ridgid platform. I really have a strong aversion to cords. The kind of work I do requires portability as I almost never work out of a shop. I am pretty heavily invested in the Milwaukee platform right now though and I am hoping to see these cordless tools from them at some point. One of the main issues I have with Ridgid is that I have read many reviews recounting stories of poor customer service and follow up despite their "lifetime guarantee". Rob, what do you think? Would it hurt to pick up a few Ridgid tools or should I hold my breath for the Milwaukee versions?
I’m with you on that my belt sander is the only thing left with a chord, I have replaced all my shop tool with Dewalt 20v, wish they’d get on with a belt sander
I received my Ridgid Cordless Belt Sander today. Love except ..... When connected to my Festool Dust Extractor, I am getting quite a bit of static electricity. I feel it right near the switch. - I am wondering if you have experienced this as well with yours when hooked up to a vac.
I was wondering when a tool company was going to stick a battery on a belt sander. I have the corded version and I like it. I don't think 15-20 minutes runtime is going to make it worth while for me.
if your already in the ridgid platform itd be easy to make the run time unlimited, id say 3 5ah batteries and 2 chargers that way 2 batteries are charging while one is being used.. not worthwhile if this is your only ridgid tool but if you have a whole line up chances are you have 3 batteries and 2 chargers already
At first I would say who would ever need a cordless belt sander, but your comment regarding nosings and scribing as well as other similar tasks would be an ideal use. I don't think it's a high sales volume tool, but it's an interesting offering. As always, great review. Did you happen to make note of how much material was removed from your test jig? Was it noticeable? Measurable?
Nice to know the decibels but power tools are loud and doesn't matter to me. I'm sure some people might care if there sanding next to a sleeping baby. But hey let's be honest power tool are loud .
another great review Rob! Are you on instagram? Do you have any plans to test any of the new festool gear? I have their new da sander i could send it to you to conduct a review? thoughts?
DOn't any one kid themselves the lifetime .. yes they will give it butt they make you work for it .... I have an impact driver .... was told by CS just scan it in ... I did it in 1200 DPI you could even see the HD water mark ...yep you guessed it .... Trouble confirming the sale ..>BUT you're good for the 3 YR warranty ..WHAT ?? you accept the receipt for the 3 yr but not the LT . I called up and asked it by chance the file was corrupted maybe ... could I resubmit ... NO ... now she said you COULD send in a copy of the receipt . WHAT a scanned watermark copy was not good enough BUT a copier copy of less quality is ok . WHAT ??? I don't trust them .. I will send in the original . They tell you to " Mailing Address (Certified Mail is recommended):" Get a signature card .. that way they can't lie to you . No I don';t trust them .. yes they will make it good .. they made good a charger . They will follow the contract ... BUT NO VARIANCE . They will make it difficult . This is what they sent : Dear UNKNOWN, Thank you for choosing RIDGID power tools. Your product and purchase information has been submitted. This information will be cross referenced with our sales records and upgraded to Lifetime Service Agreement (LSA) status upon approval. This process can take up to 2 weeks. You will receive an email confirmation upon completion We appreciate your patience while we confirm your submitted information. Please print a copy of this page and store it along with your receipt. If your product and/or proof of purchase information provided cannot be confirmed, you will be asked to submit your registration information by mail in order to complete the LSA approval process. Note: Your tools do not have Lifetime Service Agreement status until product and purchase information have been approved and confirmed by RIDGID. Please see below for the following product(s) information: Please note that the product(s) registered are not covered by the RIDGID Lifetime Service Agreement (LSA) until registration status is completed and approved by RIDGID Power Tools. This product is covered by the RIDGID 3-Year Limited Warranty. Simply present a legible copy of your receipt showing proof of purchase at the time of service and your product will be repaired under the guidelines of the 3-Year Limited Warranty. THEN a couple week latter : Thank you for choosing RIDGID power tools. Unfortunately, we encountered an issue when cross referencing your product and/or proof of purchase information with our records and were unable to upgrade your products to Lifetime Service Agreement (LSA) status. To help us expedite and confirm your product registration status, please complete the following instructions. Within 90 days of purchase, mail the following to RIDGID for process and approval. 1. Original receipt 2. Print out this email showing your customer ID number (0002233541) Mailing Address (Certified Mail is recommended): RIDGID Service Dept.: LSA P.O. Box 1427 Anderson, SC 29622 Please note that the product(s) registered are not covered by the RIDGID Lifetime Service Agreement (LSA) until registration status is completed and approved by RIDGID Power Tools. This product is covered by the RIDGID 3-Year Limited Warranty. Simply present a legible copy of your receipt showing proof of purchase at the time of service and your product will be repaired under the guidelines of the 3-Year Limited Warranty.
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The newsletter is sent out once a week and is guaranteed to be chock full of useful remodeling and home improvement tips, tricks, tool news, tool reviews and home improvement advice.
I appreciate these detailed reviews. Thank you.
I have never seen a belt sander with variable speed control and control handle adjustment!! Awesome feature
Just picked one up love it good job ridgid! I’m a ridgid guy never been disappointed with their products
Full Article Here:www.toolboxbuzz.com/cordless-tools/ridgid-gen-5x-18v-belt-sander/
Any news on when dewalt, Milwaukee, or makita will be releasing a cordless belt sander?
Nice video Rob, I would like for Milwaukee to come out with one of these in 2017, keep up the good work!
Thank you for your reviews Christmas I received the Ridgid blackout series since then I have picked up do orbital sander the half inch impact gun for my car and the router for those little projects I do they are freaking great so thank you again so when you guys induce up and down here in Florida like to meet you guys thank you so much for your show
Are you sure has same power as a corded sander. I used a 18V Makita orbital with 60 grit and took me an hour to remove finish from two wall panels.
Im loving the niche wood working tools that Ridgid has been producing, would love to get this tool
They're on fire!
Very cool. Ridgid has come out with some very useful and platform 1st tools, I hope they get some competition from Milwaukee, Dewalt, Festool,etc.
Mine quit working the second time using it. First time, the belt fell apart quickly. Bought new belts, used it and it quit. Can't finish what I'm working on now.
Cool sader, where I can buy the sander Regent don't have it Home Depot don't have it not even lying I could get it please tell me where to buy
7yrs and here looking in to getting one or the Bauer
I would like to get some info about Ridgid cordless hand planer. Any suggestions..? Thanks
My death collection haven’t worked since I got the thing as far as I can remember, I’ve blown it out with the air compressor taking it apart tried to figure out what’s wrong any ideas?
This cordless sander and the router makes me think about investing in the Ridgid platform. I really have a strong aversion to cords. The kind of work I do requires portability as I almost never work out of a shop. I am pretty heavily invested in the Milwaukee platform right now though and I am hoping to see these cordless tools from them at some point. One of the main issues I have with Ridgid is that I have read many reviews recounting stories of poor customer service and follow up despite their "lifetime guarantee". Rob, what do you think? Would it hurt to pick up a few Ridgid tools or should I hold my breath for the Milwaukee versions?
Missed this and love it.
On 4ah battery continues run last a good 20 minutes
I wish dewalt would follow suit and bring a cordless to the party
I’m with you on that my belt sander is the only thing left with a chord, I have replaced all my shop tool with Dewalt 20v, wish they’d get on with a belt sander
I wish Dewalt would make a cordless dragster style like black and decker had love that belt sander
Rob , I have heard that Milwaukee is starting to grow the M18 platform to include more woodworking tools but yet to see many, what are your thoughts??
The miters and nail guns are the first.. I know they're working on more. TBD
I received my Ridgid Cordless Belt Sander today. Love except ..... When connected to my Festool Dust Extractor, I am getting quite a bit of static electricity. I feel it right near the switch. - I am wondering if you have experienced this as well with yours when hooked up to a vac.
Peter DeFazio hmmmmmm weird, no I didn't
Peter DeFazio maybe lower the suction on vac, it doesn't need to be cranked all way up
That DID IT! - Much better. The hair on my arms thank you!
Cool sander! Thanks!
What grit were you using for the runtime test? Would different grits give you different run times?
probably - was using 100 grit
Nice review, answered all my questions. Thanks
Wish they kept aeg going in uk shops. Makita and Ryobi are good though.
I was wondering when a tool company was going to stick a battery on a belt sander. I have the corded version and I like it. I don't think 15-20 minutes runtime is going to make it worth while for me.
Gabe McKay guess it depends on what your using it for
A Concord Carpenter once the battery technology improves, I'm all over it. I've cut the cord on pretty much every tool I have now.
if your already in the ridgid platform itd be easy to make the run time unlimited, id say 3 5ah batteries and 2 chargers that way 2 batteries are charging while one is being used.. not worthwhile if this is your only ridgid tool but if you have a whole line up chances are you have 3 batteries and 2 chargers already
Have you changed your mind now that larger batteries are available?
Pretty light for a belt sander. I would like to see a big brother closer to 20 lbs
Cool tool! Great innovative way to test it, too. I hope to see an M18 version! #NBHD #TBBcrew #TIAcrew
Thanks brother
At first I would say who would ever need a cordless belt sander, but your comment regarding nosings and scribing as well as other similar tasks would be an ideal use. I don't think it's a high sales volume tool, but it's an interesting offering. As always, great review. Did you happen to make note of how much material was removed from your test jig? Was it noticeable? Measurable?
Wild Goose it's a very interesting offering, I wish I used that saying to describe it. Approximately one quarter of an inch
Wild Goose yes, yes approx 1/4" deep
Nice to know the decibels but power tools are loud and doesn't matter to me. I'm sure some people might care if there sanding next to a sleeping baby. But hey let's be honest power tool are loud .
Hey Robert, where can I get one. They are not on Home Depot website.
Weird - I thought they were on the HD website. I do know they sold fast, and may be having stocking issues
its about time i see this
When do you use a belt sander vs a random orbital sander?
Franco Jaramillo I use it for fast stock removal: like flattening shelf no sings, face frame prep, scribing
I bought the Rigid corded version of this. It broke in an hour of use
hahaha wow that's some terrible luck.
What broke? Was it something in the motor or a part of the housing?
great vids help alot glad i found this channel
I might be sold on the corded Ridgid belt sander
another great review Rob! Are you on instagram?
Do you have any plans to test any of the new festool gear? I have their new da sander i could send it to you to conduct a review? thoughts?
Hi Aaron, yes I am under ConcordCarpenter. TBB also has a page but I don't work on that one.
I'll see you in Orland0 next week. #TIACREW
Not going to IBS this year :(
Dewalt I'm waiting hurry up
That's really cool #TIACREW
DOn't any one kid themselves the lifetime .. yes they will give it butt they make you work for it .... I have an impact driver .... was told by CS just scan it in ... I did it in 1200 DPI you could even see the HD water mark ...yep you guessed it .... Trouble confirming the sale ..>BUT you're good for the 3 YR warranty ..WHAT ?? you accept the receipt for the 3 yr but not the LT . I called up and asked it by chance the file was corrupted maybe ... could I resubmit ... NO ... now she said you COULD send in a copy of the receipt . WHAT a scanned watermark copy was not good enough BUT a copier copy of less quality is ok . WHAT ??? I don't trust them .. I will send in the original . They tell you to " Mailing Address (Certified Mail is recommended):" Get a signature card .. that way they can't lie to you .
No I don';t trust them .. yes they will make it good .. they made good a charger . They will follow the contract ... BUT NO VARIANCE . They will make it difficult .
This is what they sent :
Dear UNKNOWN,
Thank you for choosing RIDGID power tools. Your product and purchase information has been submitted. This information will be cross referenced with our sales records and upgraded to Lifetime Service Agreement (LSA) status upon approval. This process can take up to 2 weeks. You will receive an email confirmation upon completion
We appreciate your patience while we confirm your submitted information. Please print a copy of this page and store it along with your receipt. If your product and/or proof of purchase information provided cannot be confirmed, you will be asked to submit your registration information by mail in order to complete the LSA approval process.
Note: Your tools do not have Lifetime Service Agreement status until product and purchase information have been approved and confirmed by RIDGID.
Please see below for the following product(s) information:
Please note that the product(s) registered are not covered by the RIDGID Lifetime Service Agreement (LSA) until registration status is completed and approved by RIDGID Power Tools. This product is covered by the RIDGID 3-Year Limited Warranty. Simply present a legible copy of your receipt showing proof of purchase at the time of service and your product will be repaired under the guidelines of the 3-Year Limited Warranty.
THEN a couple week latter :
Thank you for choosing RIDGID power tools.
Unfortunately, we encountered an issue when cross referencing your product and/or proof of purchase information with our records and were unable to upgrade your products to Lifetime Service Agreement (LSA) status.
To help us expedite and confirm your product registration status, please complete the following instructions.
Within 90 days of purchase, mail the following to RIDGID for process and approval.
1. Original receipt
2. Print out this email showing your customer ID number (0002233541)
Mailing Address (Certified Mail is recommended):
RIDGID Service Dept.: LSA P.O. Box 1427
Anderson, SC 29622
Please note that the product(s) registered are not covered by the RIDGID Lifetime Service Agreement (LSA) until registration status is completed and approved by RIDGID Power Tools. This product is covered by the RIDGID 3-Year Limited Warranty. Simply present a legible copy of your receipt showing proof of purchase at the time of service and your product will be repaired under the guidelines of the 3-Year Limited Warranty.
Dang! Look at 1:00... the drum is way shorter than the platten. Bad design right there.
great eye! You need to keep the belt on the drum