Lynn Kasdorf
10-21-2005, 10:22 PM
Well, it is SWMBO's birthday. One thing she wanted was a battery drill that lives in the house.
So, I go to the borg (HD) with the intention of getting a cheapie B&D for her.
But there, to my suprise was a Ridgid kit with the 14.4 v compact impact driver with quick chuck, a 14.4v 3/8 drill, 2 batteries, a charger, and a nice carry bag- all for $139! This is down from $199.
So, being devious, I decided to clean up my Makita 14.4 v drill and charger and give that to her (it is rather new) and these gems will go to the shop!
I've been considering getting a Ridgid battery drill anyway because of the constant problems I have with batteries- and Ridgid has a lifetime warranty that includes batteries.
I have the 12v Makita impact driver and love it- but only one of my batteries works anymore. And the contacts have gotten flaky in the drill, so I need to jostle it to get it to work.
The ridgid is nearly identical in design and size to the makita, plus it has a bit storage clip, which the makita desperately needs.
So- this seems like a good deal for all concerned. No affiliation, btw.
Cheers-
So, I go to the borg (HD) with the intention of getting a cheapie B&D for her.
But there, to my suprise was a Ridgid kit with the 14.4 v compact impact driver with quick chuck, a 14.4v 3/8 drill, 2 batteries, a charger, and a nice carry bag- all for $139! This is down from $199.
So, being devious, I decided to clean up my Makita 14.4 v drill and charger and give that to her (it is rather new) and these gems will go to the shop!
I've been considering getting a Ridgid battery drill anyway because of the constant problems I have with batteries- and Ridgid has a lifetime warranty that includes batteries.
I have the 12v Makita impact driver and love it- but only one of my batteries works anymore. And the contacts have gotten flaky in the drill, so I need to jostle it to get it to work.
The ridgid is nearly identical in design and size to the makita, plus it has a bit storage clip, which the makita desperately needs.
So- this seems like a good deal for all concerned. No affiliation, btw.
Cheers-