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IceShanty Main => General Ice Fishing Chit Chat => Topic started by: chilly-willy on Sep 22, 2018, 01:11 PM
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Just purchased in store.. I got to see if I can get the battery deal too?? But will see.. and a impact drill for 199.99?? will see shipping seems to be out if batteries and you can't buy the drill on line except ship from store .. wich is $35 more I don't mind paying 139.99 for it cause I already own a ridgid hammer drill and my batteris work with it I will give a full review come ice season .. there are still a few stores in michigan around here one is on south field road in south field the other is on 5 mile in Plymouth .. just a heads up to get them while you can.. does seem beefier right out of the box bigger and heavier then my last model with 780 inch pounds.. this one is 1300 inch pounds by the way bigger then the fuel ..
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How does the auxiliary handle attach to it? I’m curious if it’s like the old style or maybe similar to the new Milwaukee
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Same attachment as model past as in the r86116 but the handle is about 4 inches longer the the one that comes with the r86116 and does seem a tad beefier then the older one as in thicker mounting points .. as you can see in picture the handle for sure is longer the the older model..
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You can see in this picture that the octane is on right older on left handle mounting point on handle is same thickness in metal but on the drill their further apart and seem beefier.. plus if you look in picture the octane drill is much much bigger.. by the way sorry for such a big image this is so you can see and compare drill better..
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By the way the motor housing is bigger too..
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For what it's worth, if you want the combo deal you can call home depot and they'll probably work it out for you. I wanted the combo, but the hammer drill is in store only by me, so they had me buy the battery starter kit online at full price and are emailing me a giftcard for the price of the drill.
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Nice Chilly you must be the first to own one. What store did you find it at?
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Lefty:
Last one avaible in northville on 7 mile rd. They had 2 last I looked at the southfield and Plymouth stores I think Roseville had two drills too.. there starting to carry them in michigan
Kayl:
I am considering doing that but I want the quater inch impact driver any how.. so why wait?? Even considering the four battery kit too.. if they give same discount but still have to look to see if they do..
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So that was at a home depot? They don't have any available in all of Colorado.
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Heck yeah, just got mine and it seems beefy as hell! I'm working to find projects around the house to use it on tomorrow. :)
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Just purchased in store.. I got to see if I can get the battery deal too?? But will see.. and a impact drill for 199.99?? will see shipping seems to be out if batteries and you can't buy the drill on line except ship from store .. wich is $35 more I don't mind paying 139.99 for it cause I already own a ridgid hammer drill and my batteris work with it I will give a full review come ice season .. there are still a few stores in michigan around here one is on south field road in south field the other is on 5 mile in Plymouth .. just a heads up to get them while you can.. does seem beefier right out of the box bigger and heavier then my last model with 780 inch pounds.. this one is 1300 inch pounds by the way bigger then the fuel ..
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Be careful. Going form what you had to these 1200in/lb + drill is a big change. I’d hate to see your wrist hurt. You’ll love the added torque. When I went from my 725in to my 1200in it was a game changer.
Congrats on the purchase.
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just got off the phone with four different hd staff. last one said the starter kit and free bare tool sale will run til end of october.
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Congrats!!
Dang, that drill looks about 1/3 bigger than most out there now.. I wonder if it still would fit the Clam plate?
Looks great for an auger drill, but I don't think I'd like to run it all day for work.. I actually prefer my smaller Fuego for most things like drilling wood, and driving a few wood screws.
Looks like a beast though!
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just got off the phone with four different hd staff. last one said the starter kit and free bare tool sale will run til end of october.
If you go to Home Depot on line, The Ridgid 9AH battery w/charger (#304740781) is $199. The promotion details list the Octane Hammer Drill Driver
#304304102 as one of the free bare tools.
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i'm aware, but the offer is both need to be in the cart to qualify. you can't get the drill into the cart. so now we wait or buy the items from stores and show the receipt after you have both items and have any hd pay for the drill.
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i'm aware, but the offer is both need to be in the cart to qualify. you can't get the drill into the cart. so now we wait or buy the items from stores and show the receipt after you have both items and have any hd pay for the drill.
Yea I tried to get them and the drill can't be put into the cart. Not in my area anyway.
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Yea I tried to get them and the drill can't be put into the cart. Not in my area anyway.
I just did the on-line order and both went into the cart. The total came to $199 so the Octane Drill price was $0. Shipping was $5.99 and a credit
was also there for -$5.99.
I've been getting 10% off promos in the mail quite regular so that would be a nice plus.
They are showing the Octane drills in stock in CT stores which are 30 miles away. Might just take a ride just to touch and feel.
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Yea I tried to get them and the drill can't be put into the cart. Not in my area anyway.
If you go to Home Depot on line, The Ridgid 9AH battery w/charger (#304740781) is $199. The promotion details list the Octane Hammer Drill Driver
#304304102 as one of the free bare tools.
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Yup to the above
And thanks argo for the advise..
3300 thanks for the tip that the deals good till end of october..
Ice Scratcher: this thing is a real beast thats why I am not selling my 780 inlb drill.. I will use that for ever day tasks.. plus get a free impact driver drill to boot.. with the deal 3300 is talking about..
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I guess they wont ship it to Colorado. Must be because of all the dope heads running the state.
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picked one up at kentwood mi. cost zero dollars. bought the starter kit online, it's the only way you can buy it and brought the receipt to hd and explained how the drill they had on hold with my name on it is supposed to be free and they just gave it to me. the way its set up, one could just cancel the starter kit.
it's heavier than gen5x. says industries leading torque 1300 inch pounds.
i know where there's 3 more in michigan.
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Really thought I wanted one but then thought about it and I am good with the Ridgid I have. It turns the 7" Nero fine and I plan on going with the 6" this year.
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picked one up at kentwood mi. cost zero dollars. bought the starter kit online, it's the only way you can buy it and brought the receipt to hd and explained how the drill they had on hold with my name on it is supposed to be free and they just gave it to me. the way its set up, one could just cancel the starter kit.
it's heavier than gen5x. says industries leading torque 1300 inch pounds.
i know where there's 3 more in michigan.
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Nice!!
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thanks for letting us know about them being in stock!
i want to add that they received these on he 21st, and will get more on the 26th. they call it "review". there is "no home" for them while speaking to them on phone or in person and so they don't know where to look to find their stock. each store is different where they might find them. no home means no place to put inventory for display or stock and they are special buy which makes it even more difficult to find.
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Does it fit a Clam plate being that much bigger?
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Who needs an Octane when you have a Fuel? ;)
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Does it fit a Clam plate being that much bigger?
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If no one gets to it sooner I'll try it as soon as I get my hands on a clam plate. No where local is stocking ice fishing stuff yet...
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I have a clam plate just have not dug it out yet probably will in a day or two so we will know then.. just been bussy reloading my river reels.. that and doing odd jobs for every one else.. like fixing a buddis pier cart and welding the front wheels on that losened up.. took line off his river reels and putting new line on it.. also been refinishing another buddy's river rods new guides new guide wraps.. .. also have another buddy asking to build rod holders........cost 15 each to make and they need 6 total costs for those I'd $90
Any how iam busy busy ..
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I have a clam plate just have not dug it out yet probably will in a day or two so we will know then..
Right on C-Dub, I figured you'd have an answer soon enough...
Thanks bruddah!
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No hammer drills anywhere near me >:(. I need to get my paws on one!!!
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has a better locking chuck than i have ever used. it has a very loud lock sound or detente snap and you can feel it when it kicks in big time and then it has the normal smaller ratcheting clicks after that and i can make it tighten up to 8 clicks after the first loud detente lock.
the dimensions and weight are:
8 1/4" chuck tip to end of back plate.
8 1/4" tall (no battery).
2 5/8" width (motor housing left to right).
12 3/4" aux handle (it's huge) (mounts like milwaukee's old design).
4.8# with aux handle attached.
piersm2: whats your zip or nearby zip code?
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has a better locking chuck than i have ever used. it has a very loud lock sound or detente snap and you can feel it when it kicks in big time and then it has the normal smaller ratcheting clicks after that and i can make it tighten up to 8 clicks after the first loud detente lock.
the dimensions and weight are:
8 1/4" chuck tip to end of back plate.
8 1/4" tall (no battery).
2/58" width (motor housing left to right).
12 3/4" aux handle (it's huge) (mounts like milwaukee's old design).
4.8# with aux handle attached.
piersm2: whats your zip or nearby zip code?
56301
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The clam plate don't fit the old style with chuck on.. I am not removing the chuck either so I know it will fit with out the chuck right now tell you the truth I welded a grade 8 bolt in mine to chuck to my old ridgid fit this one does not longer chuck if I put it back to taking chuck off it will work does any one have the newer clamp plate for a similar compareson?? Of the newer model??
Let me retract that statement it may fit but might have to change mounts around..
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piersm2
this is how it looked for my area, so you have to get a worker to work and find it in their store. that's the problem right now with "no home" for this "review". they have them for sure. staff untrained don't care or don't know how to find them as it is. leave your name and number with hardware and ask them to keep looking for it thru out their day and call you when they find it. do it for each store. also ask them to put your name and number on the item after it's found and leave it in returns for you to pick up.
buy the starter kit online and bring receipt if you want the drill for free.
fwiw i had two call backs from two stores. one store that showed 2 in stock found 3.
Qty
Pick up in storeToday.
1 IN STOCK
25.47 miles away
Monticello #2840 Store Hours
1385 7th Street East, Monticello, MN 55362 | 763-295-9500
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Pick up in storeToday.
1 IN STOCK
43.50 miles away
Maple Grove #2844 Store Hours
15800 Grove Circle North, Maple Grove, MN 55369 | 763-494-0117
Qty
Pick up in storeToday.
1 IN STOCK
56.58 miles away
Chaska #2825 Store Hours
300 Pioneer Trail E, Chaska, MN 55318 | 952-368-0281
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Also for got to mention the lighted chuck this one has...
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Wow that’s a lot of light right where you need it normally @)
You could charge the jigs with that!
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The clam plate don't fit the old style with chuck on.. I am not removing the chuck either so I know it will fit with out the chuck right now tell you the truth I welded a grade 8 bolt in mine to chuck to my old ridgid fit this one does not longer chuck if I put it back to taking chuck off it will work does any one have the newer clamp plate for a similar compareson?? Of the newer model??
I should have a new clam plate in hand this Friday. I'll report back once I find out how it fits and post some pics.
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Mine fits but I had to drill a extra hole for the u bolt that holds drill on.. once I got it all lined up.. and tightened down I can use it with the chuck on... so keep in mind I had to make my older model look like swiss chesse cause I wanted to keep the chuck on ..
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Although this video is intended for the instillation/adapting for the Clam gear box onto a Gen one Clam plate... it moves the drill upright bracket higher for more adjustments for diffenty drills..this may be helpful to members with the new Ridgid model.
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What was the deal with the gearbox? There's one in the Cabela's bargain cave near me for $25ish IIRC. I figured with either the 1200in/# Milwaukee or 1300in/# Ridgid I wouldn't need it for a 7" auger.
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What was the deal with the gearbox? There's one in the Cabela's bargain cave near me for $25ish IIRC. I figured with either the 1200in/# Milwaukee or 1300in/# Ridgid I wouldn't need it for a 7" auger.
What color is it? If it's black, it's destined to fail, those were recalled...
If it's aluminum it's what they sent to replace the recalled ones, so far, my aluminum one has held up..
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Thanks, I'll check it out.
As far as registering for the lifetime service agreement, I'd recommend using Ridgid's beta registration portal. It allows you to upload a receipt at the time of initial registration, so you shouldn't need to mail anything in at any point.
https://beta.register.ridgidpower.com
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Although this video is intended for the instillation/adapting for the Clam gear box onto a Gen one Clam plate... it moves the drill upright bracket higher for more adjustments for diffenty drills..this may be helpful to members with the new Ridgid model.
I've got a plate like that and want to do exactly that.....is there a kit for it? Mainly wanting to do this for when I use my 10in mora on it.
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What was the deal with the gearbox? There's one in the Cabela's bargain cave near me for $25ish IIRC. I figured with either the 1200in/# Milwaukee or 1300in/# Ridgid I wouldn't need it for a 7" auger.
Hey if you don't want it can you pick it up and send to me? I can pay pal u.
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Hey if you don't want it can you pick it up and send to me? I can pay pal u.
Sure, I'll send you a pm.
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I've got a plate like that and want to do exactly that.....is there a kit for it? Mainly wanting to do this for when I use my 10in mora on it.
No kit ...I have a Gen 1 plate that could benefit from this idea...I have some 1 inch aluminum square stock that I will be using ...just need to figure out what I should do for the plates drill shaft...want to modify it so the drill can be used w/o chuck removal.
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No kit ...I have a Gen 1 plate that could benefit from this idea...I have some 1 inch aluminum square stock that I will be using ...just need to figure out what I should do for the plates drill shaft...want to modify it so the drill can be used w/o chuck removal.
Are you trying to add a gear box so you don't need to take the chuck off??
If you use a 6 or a 8 inch nils etc that cuts easily may I suggest getting a grade 8 bolt I think it 1/2 -20 thread you can google it really easily cause it could be 1/2-16 thread .. any how I screwed the screw in on a lag type bolt. and cut the head off the bolt .. and welded the edge of the bolt to the clam plate.. made the bolt so it would not reverse out when flushing the augered hole with drill in reverese.. this bolt is instead of taking the chuck off the drill.. you just clamp chuck to the bolt you installed were the chuck threads go.. doing this saves you having to by a gear box or removing the chuck if you got a strong enough drill like the octane?? Then you don't Need the gear box??
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No kit ...I have a Gen 1 plate that could benefit from this idea...I have some 1 inch aluminum square stock that I will be using ...just need to figure out what I should do for the plates drill shaft...want to modify it so the drill can be used w/o chuck removal.
Make me a block to please. Thanks
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Just picked up this drill today and ordered a 6" kdrill for local lakes. what setting do you have this drill in when using it?
THANKS,
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Just picked up this drill today and ordered a 6" kdrill for local lakes. what setting do you have this drill in when using it?
THANKS,
Setting 1. Drill mode never Hammer mode.
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Give me fuel give me fire give me Milwaukee.........die slow you octane scum.
Lol just trolling ya'll
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Give me fuel give me fire give me Milwaukee.........die slow you octane scum.
Lol just trolling ya'll
The way I look at it is,who needs all that power? I will stay with my lowly 700 In lb Ridgid. After all it can twist your wrist if you aren't careful. 1200 or 1300 In lb can break your wrist real easy.
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For those who were wondering, the Octane fits perfectly on the newer Clam plate. The Chuck light was not activated by the U bolt.
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For those who were wondering, the Octane fits perfectly on the newer Clam plate. The Chuck light was not activated by the U bolt.
Great news X2, fits, and no light!
Thanks for the update!
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new octane 9amp battery and charger kit came today. the app is great and the battery is built the best i have seen from ridgid so far. the charger is same charger they have been using, but needed to be a kit in order to qualify for their lsa.
the box it shipped in said 7 pounds and was not sealed from hd.
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took two days and riidgid has the 9amp bluetooth octane battery and charger under their lsa
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Still working with HD to let me get this placed >:(
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piersm2, you'll get one. they are just getting started.
ridgid had the drill lsa completed this morning also. couldn't be easier and super fast. i should have put them under my daughters name for when i'm gone.
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On day number two of dealing with HD on getting this all worked out. I think we have an answer! I will be purchasing the battery kit via web and they will be providing me a gift card for the drill amount with tax to go pick up at the store.
I was very unpleased with how they handled it right away, but they are certainly going out of their way to get this to work for me.
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that's cool! don't let one bad apple ruin it for you. saying they are not the same identity is nutz. if it happens ever again get their name and request the manager to get it straightened out. then it won't happen again with the same person not knowing their job.
get it registered as soon as you get it. if for any reason it needs to go back, the lsa won't hamper it.
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9ah starter kit shipped today and got the gift card for the drill. Did just get an email back from Ridgid stating the battery kit only qualifies for 3 year warranty, but seeing the screen shots above, hard to believe.....
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9ah starter kit shipped today and got the gift card for the drill. Did just get an email back from Ridgid stating the battery kit only qualifies for 3 year warranty, but seeing the screen shots above, hard to believe.....
They're wrong, register it and you'll get the LSA. Glad you got it sorted out! This drill is sweet!
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whom ever mailed you that is 100% incorrect. the battery sold alone does not qualify for their lsa, but does in a kit and they sold it in a kit.
just fill out the online form and you'll be fine with the lsa. took about 2 days for both for me.
the battery is high tech too kayl and their app that goes with it.
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The way I look at it is,who needs all that power? I will stay with my lowly 700 In lb Ridgid. After all it can twist your wrist if you aren't careful. 1200 or 1300 In lb can break your wrist real easy.
A guy at work was drilling some steel with out the second handle on the Milwaukee. Yup, drill caught broken wrist.
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A guy at work was drilling some steel with out the second handle on the Milwaukee. Yup, drill caught broken wrist.
That’s why mine is going on a clamp plate
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whom ever mailed you that is 100% incorrect. the battery sold alone does not qualify for their lsa, but does in a kit and they sold it in a kit.
just fill out the online form and you'll be fine with the lsa. took about 2 days for both for me.
the battery is high tech too kayl and their app that goes with it.
Thanks for all the help 3300!! I think I may have to contact customer support at rigid to get the lsa?? on the set I bought I know the 1/2 impact has the warranty but will have to tell the cs the 9 amp battery was sold in a kit?? so I get them bolth as lsa.. that is why the thank you for letting us all know and fir all the help.. now its just waiting for the battery to arive from California were it shipped from.. before I registor them..
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Thanks for all the help 3300!! I think I may have to contact customer support at rigid to get the lsa?? on the set I bought I know the 1/2 impact has the warranty but will have to tell the cs the 9 amp battery was sold in a kit?? so I get them bolth as lsa.. that is why the thank you for letting us all know and fir all the help.. now its just waiting for the battery to arive from California were it shipped from.. before I registor them..
It's even easier now. Go to https://register.ridgidpower.com/sign-in and make an account if you don't have one. Log in and click "Register tools here" and follow the steps. Their new site allows you to upload a copy of the receipt at the time of registration; I'd recommend you do it; it can't hurt. All you need to do is print the email receipt to PDF and then upload it.
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It's even easier now. Go to https://register.ridgidpower.com/sign-in and make an account if you don't have one. Log in and click "Register tools here" and follow the steps. Their new site allows you to upload a copy of the receipt at the time of registration; I'd recommend you do it; it can't hurt. All you need to do is print the email receipt to PDF and then upload it.
Thanks for the tip.. looking to do the pdf now I do have a account at ridgid already but the pdf I did not know about..
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Thanks for the tip.. looking to do the pdf now I do have a account at ridgid already but the pdf I did not know about..
If you use Google chrome browser it has a print to PDF option built-in on the print menu. Pm me if you need any help.
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If you use Google chrome browser it has a print to PDF option built-in on the print menu. Pm me if you need any help.
Thanks will do..
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Finally......
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All you guy's need now are a pair of these. One on each wrist.
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All you guy's need now are a pair of these. One on each wrist.
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i'm good. the ice will be just as hard as all the past seasons and i do know how to use power tools. maybe a newbie could use braces until they learn their equipment.
there are reviews already on home depot of users running this drill and none of them report injuries. if your careless it surely can and more than likely will happen. or if you use the ht mini nero auger/drill adapter as you already know.
if your worried about too much power, you could always use the screw mode on strongest setting instead of drill mode and take smaller amounts of ice or what ever your cutting.
maybe there's a market for a better ice auger/drill clutch for an adapter.
i have never had an auger bit stop completely cutting ice as the drills i used always had enough power to make sure that didn't happen. on a bit too large for the drill you can hear the drill working too hard so you stop to avoid damaging it. all that the larger amount of torque does is allow less work from the drill so less energy used from the battery and that equates to more holes per charge which mean longer battery life and less wear and tear on the drill. and one could up the load by using a larger bit if wanted. options are always nice to have.
i know it probably will be breaking more drill bits than my smaller torque drills cutting metal.
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Just got done registering the ridgid products I bought... printed recipets... and now charging my 9 amp battery thanks to all those for the heads up.. they have the 9 amp starter set listed as a lsa product on the ridgid registration page.. at ridgid.com so this went as smooth as posible.. did not have to contact them or any thing by the way the free tool with the 9 amp starter kit.. ends october 30 2018 this month just a heads up for those who want it??
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Finally got my starter kit in the mail today. Since there’s a problem ordering the kit with the drill I had to buy the drill for full price at the store. Customer service for the website gave me $140 for the kit. This was the best way for us to get around the issue.
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Finally got my starter kit in the mail today. Since there’s a problem ordering the kit with the drill I had to buy the drill for full price at the store. Customer service for the website gave me $140 for the kit. This was the best way for us to get around the issue.
Nice.. glad you got one..
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This thing is a beast! The app is pretty cool too.
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I registered for the Lsa on October 8, I added pictures of my receipts on the online registration link someone here provided. I haven't gotten an email stating they need more info and I haven't gotten the congrats/confirmation email. Has any one else had to wait 10 days or more to get the LSA?
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I registered for the Lsa on October 8, I added pictures of my receipts on the online registration link someone here provided. I haven't gotten an email stating they need more info and I haven't gotten the congrats/confirmation email. Has any one else had to wait 10 days or more to get the LSA?
Yup, mine took 12 days.
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Ok thanks kayl, I am just ancy.
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I have been waiting a couple weeks
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My first drill and batteries took 2.5 weeks to register.. the next one a day and a half seemed like.. and next one the same .. might be there back logged and they got to register your account.. also it business days.. not 7 days a week.. don't for get there was columbus day too recently so keep it all in mind..
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took 2 days for drill and 2 days for battery/charger for me. check your spam folder.
your welcome to call them any time to ask questions.
their info:
Ridge Tool Company
400 Clark St
Elyria, Ohio 44035
United States
Phone: 1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443)
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Finally got my starter kit in the mail today. Since there’s a problem ordering the kit with the drill I had to buy the drill for full price at the store. Customer service for the website gave me $140 for the kit. This was the best way for us to get around the issue.
Good to know. I just tried to buy the drill in store and have the battery shipped to me. What a fiasco. HD has 3 drills in stock, and they wouldn't let me pay for the whole kit, and take the drill home because they get an error message if I try the pick up in store. Said the only option was to express shipping it, and they could "try" to refund the shipping charge. Talked with 3 employees, a manager, and pro shop guy. Think I'll have to try a different HD.
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Another option is go to the service desk, and have him get someone that can help you on the phone. Order the battery kit online and ask that a e-gift card be sent to your email. I was able to order the kit to be shipped to my house and walk out with my new hammerdrill same day.
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Another option is go to the service desk, and have him get someone that can help you on the phone. Order the battery kit online and ask that a e-gift card be sent to your email. I was able to order the kit to be shipped to my house and walk out with my new hammerdrill same day.
Might have to try this at a different store. The gal that was helping me was new. The manager came over, couldn't get it the order to work, and told her to call customer service. Then he just walked away. She had no clue what to do. I felt bad for the poor gal. She tried twice to call, then just gave up. Unfortunately, the manager didn't want to help at all.
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There is a always a risk as there is no set protocol. I drove an hour to the closest store with the drill in stock. after calling H.D. Customer service and getting advice on how we could complete the transaction, the service desk looked at me like I was speaking a different language. I asked for the manager and he called in and the best they came up with was purchasing the battery kit online and mailing me a gift card. I had to insist on a better more immediate solution as I couldn't fathom 2 hours of driving for nothing. That's when they finally offered the e gift card.
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Thanks for the heads up on this deal!
Spent almost an hour with the manager to make this deal work she finally walked over grabbed the drill let me order the starter kit on her computer for free home delivery! She also told me I would need a receipt for the LSA on the drill so she said how about 5$ walked out with the drill for 5.30$ and printed receipts for both ;D
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HD must have fixed their site, because I was able to order the drill for pickup and have the battery shipped to me. I also ended up picking up a 8" K Drill from Thorne Bros and can't wait to get this setup on the ice!
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HD must have fixed their site, because I was able to order the drill for pickup and have the battery shipped to me. I also ended up picking up a 8" K Drill from Thorne Bros and can't wait to get this setup on the ice!
Nice good to hear
Also want to add the deal ends for the 199.99 battery and free octane hammer drill in a few days!! I think it's the 30th it ends??
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Here is how my deal went down. Ordered on line after conversation with on line chat help. Online help instructed me to take email confirmation with me to pick up the octane drill. Battery pack was free home delivery. Only burr was having to drive 32 miles to pick up. My local HD had no drill in stock. Ordered the 25 th picked up octane drill the 26 th . Battery pack was delivered the 27th via Fedex.
Registration on line was easy. No need to upload receipt just had to fill in on line order number for the lsa. Was surprised how fast the battery pack got here. Then seen Rigid tools based here in Ohio about 60 miles away.
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Drill LSA was approved but the battery pack is still pending. Registered 10/6
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Drill LSA was approved but the battery pack is still pending. Registered 10/6
Might want to get in touch with customer service?? At ridgid.
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Might want to get in touch with customer service?? At ridgid.
Did a week ago. Was told to keep waiting
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My battery kit got the LSA, still waiting on the drill 10/8. Emailed them and a rep said he would take care of it personally, had me send him a picture of the receipt. Nothing back from him a few days later.
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Did a week ago. Was told to keep waiting
Maybe there real swamped cause its a new drill and a great deal and word gets around really quick.. maybe get ahold of them again ? To see what's going on and get them to give a explanation of what's going on??
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Any current deals going on with the rigid family? I'm looking for the 1300# hammer drill and at least 1 9ah battery if not 2.
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Herms sent you a pm ..
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Any current deals going on with the rigid family? I'm looking for the 1300# hammer drill and at least 1 9ah battery if not 2.
Just got this in my email buy the 700inch pound drill and a impact with 2 x 4 amp batteries get a free tool or two batteries 2x4 amp free.. then just add the ocatne hammer drill 1300 inlb on top for 139.00
See link for more details!
https://www.ridgid.com/powertools/promotions/?p-2&utm_source=U.S.+List&utm_campaign=ba9cf72638-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_09_27_03_41_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_82e38e0d75-ba9cf72638-271469873 (https://www.ridgid.com/powertools/promotions/?p-2&utm_source=U.S.+List&utm_campaign=ba9cf72638-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_09_27_03_41_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_82e38e0d75-ba9cf72638-271469873)
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Any current deals going on with the rigid family? I'm looking for the 1300# hammer drill and at least 1 9ah battery if not 2.
Home Depot still has the buy the 9ah battery and charger for $199 and get the Octane Hammer drill for free. I just had them both in my cart to verify it.
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It's disappeared from the web site. The "Special Buy" was gone on 10/29, when I was going to order up.
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It's disappeared from the web site. The "Special Buy" was gone on 10/29, when I was going to order up.
I have both in the cart for $210 shipped right now. Looks still active to me.
(https://i.postimg.cc/WhSPjxhY/ridgid.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WhSPjxhY)
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My bad. I shoulda double checked if they renewed the offfer (Which they have through Feb. 4th)
Now the question is: Do I want a hammer drill and 9 aH battery for $199, or a hammer drill/impact driver combo and two 4 aH batteries for the same price?
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the hammer drill/impact deal has the 700 " # drill. so i'd take the 1300 " # drill and 9 amp octane battery to match the battery type meant for it. also has bluetooth features. two 4amp batteries still don't match one 9amp.
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Still trying to figure out if I need the new octane. I have the Ridgid 780# Gen5x drill, 2 4amp batteries, and use it with Nils 6" drill. Ice max 16" before thaw and fish mostly farm ponds. Max 30 holes a day. LSA on drill and batteries. Never had a problem yet with power. Save money or get strongest drill on the ice?
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Still trying to figure out if I need the new octane. I have the Ridgid 780# Gen5x drill, 2 4amp batteries, and use it with Nils 6" drill. Ice max 16" before thaw and fish mostly farm ponds. Max 30 holes a day. LSA on drill and batteries. Never had a problem yet with power. Save money or get strongest drill on the ice?
The only difference from my setup is I have the 7" and now the 6" Mini Nero. Used the 7" all last year without a problem up to 20" of ice. If I wear out my Gen5x I will probably get the 1300" #. That could take years of using the one I have. I actually have 2 of the Hammer drills. I bought one for $50 used and it works great. I also use this same drill to winch up my small boat unto my trailer.
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Still trying to figure out if I need the new octane. I have the Ridgid 780# Gen5x drill, 2 4amp batteries, and use it with Nils 6" drill. Ice max 16" before thaw and fish mostly farm ponds. Max 30 holes a day. LSA on drill and batteries. Never had a problem yet with power. Save money or get strongest drill on the ice?
I ran the same set up as you last season. I upgraded to the Octane because I bought an 8" K Drill. Needed a little more torque and battery life. Up to you, but I was perfectly happy with the performance of the Gen 5, 4 ah batteries, and 6" Nils.
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Still trying to figure out if I need the new octane. I have the Ridgid 780# Gen5x drill, 2 4amp batteries, and use it with Nils 6" drill. Ice max 16" before thaw and fish mostly farm ponds. Max 30 holes a day. LSA on drill and batteries. Never had a problem yet with power. Save money or get strongest drill on the ice?
pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered. let me explain. i too have the same drill as you and ran a 7" lazer the last few years on a clam plate and i am very happy with it. no need to up grade as my set up work very well for exactly what you do, farm ponds 20 to 30 holes per outing tops. never have run one battery out at one outing. i did go up and fish with a few guys last year in des moines and run both batteries down but it was really cold and drilled a lot of holes looking for fish that were not cooperating. i say spend the money on more jigs and a pole or 2 and a case of beer.