Good deal on a 1/2" cordless impact

[Hemikiller]

Happened across this today, the 650 ft/lb Ridgid 1/2" brushless impact for $170 and you get a free tool with purchase. I'd been considering a cordless impact and maybe a cordless circular saw, but didn't want to pay Milwaukee's prices. Snagged both for the $170 price plus the tax.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-...-4-0-Ah-Battery-and-Charger-R86012K/319962264

 

[turtle5353]

That’s a pretty good deal. Let us know how it works for ya.
I have mostly all Milwaukee cordless stuff at home and work. They are hard to beat.

 

[basstrix]

I did the timing belt on my better-half's acura and sure could have used one of these. My 1/2" Chicago Pneumatics wouldn't budge the balancer bolt, but a lot of guys were saying these high torque cordless models would. They make a special high-inertia socket for just this application...the socket weighs 2-3 lbs and works in conjunction with the impact pulses to break it loose. I used a crazy jackstand/breaker bar/4 ft cheater pipe arrangement. Never seen a breaker bar bend that much without being damaged.

 

[PoFoMoCo]

I have a ton of Flexvolt, 20V, 18V Dewalt and 18V Rigid tools, but not a 1/2 impact. So, I snagged it and added the free 3/8 ratchet. Thanks for the heads-up.

 

[basstrix]

When I was doing the timing belt, I was talking to my old boss (from wrenching days) and he told me about the lifetime warranty on his Rigid impact & battery. Said you have to register online to get the warranty. Just wanted to mention that in case the lifetime warranty is still available.

 

[Hemikiller]

The impact and circular saw arrived today. Did a quick test to knocking some rusty fasteners around, no issues. I'm in the middle of reorganizing my garage, so it'll be a bit before it sees any real use. Saw is a nice piece, has some neat features such as a blade depth scale and a ladder hook. I'm adding a car port to side of my garage this spring, so it'll get put through it's paces then.

When I was doing the timing belt, I was talking to my old boss (from wrenching days) and he told me about the lifetime warranty on his Rigid impact & battery. Said you have to register online to get the warranty. Just wanted to mention that in case the lifetime warranty is still available.

That's one of the reason I went this way, they're already registered. I've had good luck with Milwaukee's warranty service, hopefully Ridgid's is as good or better.

Also picked up the 3/8" impact and another battery for $99. I found a $50 HD gift card I had completely forgotten about, so I grabbed this combo.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-...-Ion-4-0-Ah-Battery-R87207B-AC87004/317434882

 

[PoFoMoCo]

…. Also picked up the 3/8" impact and another battery for $99. I found a $50 HD gift card I had completely forgotten about, so I grabbed this combo.

Bam winning!

 

[PoFoMoCo]

I received and registered both my RIDGID tools today. I can't wait to use them both, what a smokin' hot deal.