Comments on: How-To: Win a RIDGID Build-Your-Own MaxSelect Combo Kit http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:02:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Steve http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-242701 Steve Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:15:46 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-242701 The only wired tools I've bought are Ridgid... can't be happier than with their performance. I'd love to start my battery powered collection now :) The only wired tools I’ve bought are Ridgid… can’t be happier than with their performance. I’d love to start my battery powered collection now :)

]]> By: KevinB http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-240129 KevinB Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:32:56 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-240129 I won a hat from Ridgid , I like my chances. Is that radio out yet? I won a hat from Ridgid , I like my chances. Is that radio out yet?

]]> By: Dale http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-236075 Dale Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:37:41 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-236075 If Ridgid makes it and I need or want one Ridgid is the only way I go. I have learned even if you think you know all there is to know about a paticular Ridgid tool you must always read the instruction book. The Ridgid tools are so advanced that they have features that you would not suspect. I own 6 major shop machines, and about 15 of the max-select or other battery operated tools. My friends call me the Ridgid Man. I have never had to use it but the Lifetime Warrenty can't be topped. I am always checking thier website to see what exciting tools will be coming out next. As an amature woodworker, making things is always easier when the tool company make tools that work properly. If Ridgid makes it and I need or want one Ridgid is the only way I go. I have learned even if you think you know all there is to know about a paticular Ridgid tool you must always read the instruction book. The Ridgid tools are so advanced that they have features that you would not suspect. I own 6 major shop machines, and about 15 of the max-select or other battery operated tools. My friends call me the Ridgid Man. I have never had to use it but the Lifetime Warrenty can’t be topped. I am always checking thier website to see what exciting tools will be coming out next. As an amature woodworker, making things is always easier when the tool company make tools that work properly.

]]> By: Ruben http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-59546 Ruben Mon, 30 Apr 2007 01:50:42 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-59546 I got the 24XLi kit for Christmas and just cracked it open (it's too cold up here in the great white north to do anything in the winter!). Awesome workmanship on these tools. The drills a bit heavy though for screws in tight areas. Maybe I'll have to get the impact driver, but does anyone know if I can get one that takes the 24V LiIon batteries instead of the 14.4V NiCads? Having the tools in my hands makes me want to build something! I know this sounds subjective, but having the orange gives me more pride of ownership than the yellow, red or teal!! I think Ridgid is for those who research and are more refined tool owners than the rest. Go Ridgid! I got the 24XLi kit for Christmas and just cracked it open (it’s too cold up here in the great white north to do anything in the winter!). Awesome workmanship on these tools. The drills a bit heavy though for screws in tight areas. Maybe I’ll have to get the impact driver, but does anyone know if I can get one that takes the 24V LiIon batteries instead of the 14.4V NiCads?

Having the tools in my hands makes me want to build something! I know this sounds subjective, but having the orange gives me more pride of ownership than the yellow, red or teal!! I think Ridgid is for those who research and are more refined tool owners than the rest. Go Ridgid!

]]> By: l_bilyk http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-34255 l_bilyk Thu, 15 Mar 2007 02:40:18 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-34255 I'm not sure if that's entirely true for the power tools though. PS... bender is great! I’m not sure if that’s entirely true for the power tools though. PS… bender is great!

]]> By: SteveD http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-33949 SteveD Wed, 14 Mar 2007 03:57:43 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-33949 The past 20 years I have been a dedicated Rigid User from Pipe Threaders,Cutters,Reamers,Vacuums,Circular Saws and now Portable Drills. I have one thing to say, they make a tool that you can pass down to the next generation. Who cares about a warranty, you have a Rigid, known to outlast any tool you put against it, a tool that stands alone! The past 20 years I have been a dedicated Rigid User from Pipe Threaders,Cutters,Reamers,Vacuums,Circular Saws and now Portable Drills. I have one thing to say, they make a tool that you can pass down to the next generation. Who cares about a warranty, you have a Rigid, known to outlast any tool you put against it, a tool that stands alone!

]]> By: MichaelJ http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-33852 MichaelJ Tue, 13 Mar 2007 18:42:09 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-33852 My cordless drilled just died :( I've had it 6 years. I'm disparately searching for a replacement for the number of projects I have lined up. A friend suggested I take advantage of a super deal on a Ridgid before Christmas, but couldn't justify to my wife having a second drill. Boy do I look stupid now. Here's hoping I can get this Ridgid drill set. Can't beat the lifetime warranty on the drill and batteries! My cordless drilled just died :( I’ve had it 6 years. I’m disparately searching for a replacement for the number of projects I have lined up. A friend suggested I take advantage of a super deal on a Ridgid before Christmas, but couldn’t justify to my wife having a second drill. Boy do I look stupid now. Here’s hoping I can get this Ridgid drill set. Can’t beat the lifetime warranty on the drill and batteries!

]]> By: l_bilyk http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-33366 l_bilyk Mon, 12 Mar 2007 03:25:11 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-33366 Oh yeah, my comment... I like how the new max select tools take my older batteries, but ridgid needs to make a radio. Seriously.. make a freaking radio already. Build a vacuum into it or something so it doesn't infringe on the dewalt patent, but make a freaking radio already! Oh yeah, my comment… I like how the new max select tools take my older batteries, but ridgid needs to make a radio. Seriously.. make a freaking radio already. Build a vacuum into it or something so it doesn’t infringe on the dewalt patent, but make a freaking radio already!

]]> By: l_bilyk http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-33365 l_bilyk Mon, 12 Mar 2007 03:21:59 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-33365 Hey eschoendorff hows the combo kit working out? I just bought an older X2 kit. Got a good deal on it :) Nothing too fancy, just basic cordless tools Hey eschoendorff hows the combo kit working out? I just bought an older X2 kit. Got a good deal on it :) Nothing too fancy, just basic cordless tools

]]> By: BTrent http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-26223 BTrent Sun, 25 Feb 2007 04:52:36 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-26223 The Ridgid cordless tools have been a favorite of mine for quite a while. I started using the 18V combo before the Lithium Ion battery tools were available. The power is great and the tools have held up better than the yellow brand I've used (chuck problems on two of those!). It would be hard to convince me that there is a better value in cordless tools than the Ridgid line available. Now, the dual voltage version of the tools gives me a great way to begin transitioning with a lot of cross use of battery and chargers. I am currently looking a the planer. The Ridgid cordless tools have been a favorite of mine for quite a while. I started using the 18V combo before the Lithium Ion battery tools were available. The power is great and the tools have held up better than the yellow brand I’ve used (chuck problems on two of those!). It would be hard to convince me that there is a better value in cordless tools than the Ridgid line available.

Now, the dual voltage version of the tools gives me a great way to begin transitioning with a lot of cross use of battery and chargers. I am currently looking a the planer.

]]> By: TimG http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-20139 TimG Fri, 09 Feb 2007 12:22:49 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-20139 I commend you guys for this, and really hope we see more of these. For a young guy just started to build up his tool collectoin (and garage, finally!) these contests are great. If I don't win, I really hope some other young guy with empty pockets gets to. Tim I commend you guys for this, and really hope we see more of these.

For a young guy just started to build up his tool collectoin (and garage, finally!) these contests are great. If I don’t win, I really hope some other young guy with empty pockets gets to.

Tim

]]> By: nrChris http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-20012 nrChris Fri, 09 Feb 2007 03:13:11 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-20012 This is a really great incentive for people to comment--I have de-lurked and now I can't stop commenting as a result. You have yourselves to blame if I become obnoxious! I have no local dealer for the Ridgid stuff--it seems really rugged, and it certainly looks good--but I can't wait to get a hands on. This is a really great incentive for people to comment–I have de-lurked and now I can’t stop commenting as a result. You have yourselves to blame if I become obnoxious!

I have no local dealer for the Ridgid stuff–it seems really rugged, and it certainly looks good–but I can’t wait to get a hands on.

]]> By: SuperJdynamite http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-19997 SuperJdynamite Fri, 09 Feb 2007 02:28:55 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-19997 I assume that comments such as "Bender is great!" qualify as wholly legitimate comments for the purposes of this giveaway. I assume that comments such as “Bender is great!” qualify as wholly legitimate comments for the purposes of this giveaway.

]]> By: eschoendorff http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-19994 eschoendorff Fri, 09 Feb 2007 02:09:39 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/08/how-to-win-a-ridgid-build-your-own-maxselect-combo-kit/#comment-19994 I dig the Ridgid stuff! I dig the Ridgid stuff!

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