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Blackfriday Nov 12thru Nov 18th, page 1 shows this article at 119$.
Saw this on the flyer, its on special buy list.
Model # R86116KSB|Store SKU # 1001559007
I found the info on the google cached page.
HD online confirm its available in store. Not online.
Should come with 2Ah battery and charger as per google cached.
It's one of the best available out there brushless+hammer drill.
Regularly this combo cost 240+ less 1 battery:
I have this hammer drill. Got it on sale (with battery) for about $35 at HD in an incredibly fortunate clearance sale a couple of years ago. Qualifies for the Ridgid Lifetime Service Agreement which provides free replacement tool and battery.
It's very powerful, but not as convenient to use as my more compact M12 drill, so I only tend to grab it when I really need maximum power. The removable handle bar helps with that, as the drill is more than strong enough to twist out of your grip.
Minor issues: the trigger is a bit touchy, jumping from zero to about 25% speed at the first pressure rather than ramping up slowly. Also the bit tends to come loose in the chuck easily, so it needs occasional checking and tightening while working.
Scote64 wrote: ↑
I have this hammer drill. Got it on sale (with battery) for about $35 at HD in an incredibly fortunate clearance sale a couple of years ago. Qualifies for the Ridgid Lifetime Service Agreement which provides free replacement tool and battery.
It's very powerful, but not as convenient to use as my more compact M12 drill, so I only tend to grab it when I really need maximum power. The removable handle bar helps with that, as the drill is more than strong enough to twist out of your grip.
Minor issues: the trigger is a bit touchy, jumping from zero to about 25% speed at the first pressure rather than ramping up slowly. Also the bit tends to come loose in the chuck easily, so it needs occasional checking and tightening while working.
You need to learn on how to use this chuck.
You don't put the bit in and crank it all the way and stop.
You have to crank and come back an hair. You will hear a tok. And now its locked.
I dont understand why they don't sell the ridgid octane hammer drill on its own in Canada. I want that sweet illuminated led Chuck but it seems near impossible to buy that model. Just 10 other random models of drills....
Scote64 wrote: ↑
I'll try that. Did you read that somewhere?
I've been in your position a long time ago and learned/experienced the difference since I own 2 drills (one is the octane drill) and they behave differently...
I'm hesitating buying this myself, because I already has a dewalt dc791. I would want to invest a sds hammer drill instead. The bosch bulldog sds+ is on special at rona.
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SquadG wrote: ↑
I've been in your position a long time ago and learned/experienced the difference since I own 2 drills (one is the octane drill) and they behave differently...
Thanks, that's very useful - I wasn't aware of the difference with a locking chuck. You learn something new every day!
I suspect that it doesn't have the same effect with every chuck - I think my Milwaukee drill has a locking chuck too, but it never came loose when I tightened it fully without backing off. But it might help with the Ridgid chuck.
Scote64 wrote: ↑
Thanks, that's very useful - I wasn't aware of the difference with a locking chuck. You learn something new every day!
I suspect that it doesn't have the same effect with every chuck - I think my Milwaukee drill has a locking chuck too, but it never came loose when I tightened it fully without backing off. But it might help with the Ridgid chuck.
davidclegg wrote: ↑
How the heck did I not know this? I'd give you 100 thumbs up for this post is I could!
We learn new stuff everyday
A lot of people don't know this so spread the word ahah
