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I've been drilling holes for 3 or 4 people the last couple times out. 15 tip ups each x 3. 45+ holes in one shot, not counting a few paces in between them.
I did the drill different on clam plate. The u bolt was hitting the light button, I mounted the finger that hits the trigger on drill on the same slot as the u bolt, which aloud me to bump the drill back just enough to miss the light button. Hits the trigger great. Might help someone, no spacer needed
DTro, not sure if you take requests but I'd like to see this same test but with the 8" pistol bit. And the only other difference should be to switch drills out every 10 holes. Also do it on like a 0 degree weather day.I mean I'm sure you have nothing better to do than record yourself drilling holes for a bunch of dudes on the internet.
reading in the manual I noticed a warning. the batteries mite explode if by an ignition source. that could be a heater or lantern in a shack real easy!!!! take note and watch it all.
we haven't gotten any ice yet but I tried the new drill. I have an old 8"jiffy from garage sale, I use for digging post holes and putting in plants in spring. it did great on that hard old ground. well, until it twisted the adapter off. lmao. it was made for 3/8 chuck, so I knew it wouldn't hold the new drill, but had to try. easy fix to cut it off and mill a new end for the 1/2" chuck. drilled rite down into the cold wet clay I have here. im pretty confident it will drill ice like butter.
I should be wrapping up my Round 2 of testing today. I was hoping to be done yesterday....but the Ridgid won't quit. LOLI have learned quite a bit since the first test and I think the results are going to be very interesting, especially compared to the first test.
My first post here.I enjoyed this post so much I too bought a Ridgid and plan to use a spare Strikemaster 8" power bit on it.One question on the drill itself.When I slide/snap the 9 amp battery on the drill, there is a 1/8"-1/4" of "front to back play"/looseness of the battery on the drill.The drill seems to function as it should regardless, the battery stays on and I believe I have installed the battery correctly, because it won't pull off without pressing the releases and it's pretty simple to install.Is this "play/looseness" normal??On other cordless drills I own the batteries are all on pretty firm with no play.
ANY feedback, crickets since I posted (with one PM)
I'll check mine when I get home and report back. All my work tools are makita so the ridgid doesnt ride in the van.
Had a chance to try out the Ridgid Octane today! It cut like a beast. One concearn I had was I am able to twist the auger forward and reverse a little bit. Is this normal?
mine wasn't like that when I first put it together but after cutting 75 holes it does.might be the drill breaking in?idk it cuts fast!! use the clam plate?that wobble isn't a concern when cutting ice now?cuts so fast I don't even notice a wobble anymore..
I don't feel hardly any wobble at all! . It doesn't walk either. All I can say is WOW. This thing is fast!
nice.that clam wobble thread had me worried for sure, but I stuck with it till I cut some ice holes just to see what was going to happen.what happened was quick effortless drilling without worrying about a tweaked wrist.lol
Same here. I think I even started that thread!! I found out today, nothing to be worried about!!
yep you started that thread.had me worried, think we bought the same setup around the same time..lol