OCTANE COMBO. FOR THOSE HOLDING OUT.

[3300]

ridgid's octane 18v 9amp bluetooth battery/charger/hammer drill that is 1300 inch pounds/108.33 foot pounds torque and all components qualify for their life time service agreement is now 179$ to your door using their cart system. the lsa means no more spending on the battery or any parts or repairs. batteries can only be charger so many times before they begin to fade away and need replacing. these octane batteries are the most sophisticated in the portable cordless drill market and have an app you can use with it that is very cool.
the battery sold separate is 184$

the drill on it's own is same price of 149$. the battery/charger is down to 169$. this means you can buy the combo for 169$ if you call hd and order it on the phone.
you should have about 20 days left to get with it. you should be able to go to the stores now that have them in stock and just pay for the battery/charger and get the drill for free like i did when it was 209$ to your door.



i just called hd and had them price match and they credited my cc for 40$ because i bought it when it was 209$

UPDATE:
someone just mentioned this deal will extend thru 02.04.19

UPDATE:
cost is 199$. holidays are over. 01.09.18

UPDATE:
octane 1300 inch pound drill and 3 amp octane battery (too small for big augers) and charger with carry bag is 10$ more than drill only (149$) for159$ the kit on sale. 02.06.19
you will still want the 9 amp battery and is at max price of 199$. watch for price fluctuations as home depot price matches during the 90 return period.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-18-Volt-OCTANE-LIthium-Ion-Cordless-Brushless-1-2-in-Hammer-Drill-Kit-with-OCTANE-Battery-Charger-and-Contractor-Bag-R8611506SB/307490841

[tbern]

Why is it $10 less if you call home depot to order as opposed to using their web page?

[pmaloney86]

I think he meant $179 for the battery and free drill.

[3300]

no idea why. add the items to the cart and see like i did and go to the battery combo page and see it's 10$ less before going into the cart. they did it when it was 199. showed as 209 in the cart.

[pmaloney86]

Thank i just pulled the trigger and bought one.  I got it for $179.  I tried to get it to $169 but after several tries I figured $179 was a good enough deal.

[tbern]

Did you try calling and couldn't get through or just tried using their cart?

[todalake]

Thanks for the tip!!  I ordered mine Sunday and got it today.  Sunday price was $189,  called today and got a $20 credit refund.   At the rate it is going down,  it will be $99 by February.

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

I just used this drill with my 8" nils, and IT IS A BEAST!!! highly recommended. I just posted a video to my youtube page with me using it. if interested, you can see the footage here. https://youtu.be/KvOF_n9SZxA

[ranger10]

Just ordered one for 179 and it will be here friday. Thanks for the heads up on this deal!

[Muggsy]

Pike Fisherman, great video! Really enjoyed it and congrats to Pop on his pike. Loved the enthusiasm of your daughter as well.
That was a hog of a crappie, too.

[3300]

Pike Fisherman, great video! Really enjoyed it and congrats to Pop on his pike. Loved the enthusiasm of your daughter as well.
That was a hog of a crappie, too.

couldn't have said it any better. looking for the video about the drill pf mentions.

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

Pike Fisherman, great video! Really enjoyed it and congrats to Pop on his pike. Loved the enthusiasm of your daughter as well.
That was a hog of a crappie, too.

Thanks Muggsy. It was a great day.

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

couldn't have said it any better. looking for the video about the drill pf mentions.

I’m working on it right now. May have it out tonight, if not hoping for tomorrow.

[Matt76cmich]

Just ordered one. Thanks for the heads up!

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

Heres my initial review of the new Rigid Octane Hammer Drill with  Best In Class 1300 in/lb of torque. I used this with my 4 year old 8" Nils Trekker Auger. This combo is a BEAST!! Check it out if your looking to get into a drill for ice fishing!!

Link to the video if interested: https://youtu.be/NvGE4XBc-tc

[stinkyfingers]

3300... Thanks for the tip on getting that price down. I bought mine three weeks ago and paid $209 delivered and thought that a great value. Just got off the phone with HD where I

haggled like an Iranian rug merchant but in the end got a $30 rebate. Guys, this is like finding money in the street. I've had it on the ice twice spinning my 7" Nero through a Clam

plate and it's just a flat out monster.

[3300]

glad to help.
it should be 44.46$ credited to original method of payment. we have 6% sales tax to get to those numbers.
if you are getting any kind of resistance, just remind them that you can simply return it all and buy it cheaper, so if they want to have used product to deal with it's on them. they have their 90 day hassle free returns and they price match. doesn't matter if it all is registered when you return the items or not.

[DR.SPECKLER]

thanks 3300! got my $44.46 credited back to my paypal account.got the run around first call.2nd call went smooth..

[3300]

right on! it's an amazing deal to pass up on. almost want to do it again to have another 9 amp battery for less than what it costs on it's own with a free tool kicker.

[Charleston and Nellis]

Thanks 3300. I already have a Ryobi Drill and 6 inch Nils combo that works perfectly, but I have been on the boat about getting this drill for a few weeks now, as well as a clam plate, and an 8 inch lazer hand auger as my new main auger.

The decision was made clear after I came to browse iceshanty for the evening. I have a new Drill waiting for me at home depot.

[Charleston and Nellis]

I also turned from a lurker to member just now so that I could thank you. Haha

[3300]

that's awesome for you to take the time like that! thanks for being part of a great group of like minded people, even if it's just to say thanks. it means a lot to hear that. thank you!

welcome to the shanty!

[mazak730]

I just got this setup and used it last Saturday with a 6" K Drill. We had probably 5 to 6 inches of ice and I drilled at least 75 holes and when I got home and but battery on the charger it was still half full. Temp outside was 20° and 14° with wind chill. I left battery outside the whole time. I am very impressed with this setup

[RStock521]

Recommended this setup to a buddy who is in the market for a drill.  As a man who apprecaites a good deal, it almost seems too good to pass up!  I'm in the Milwaukee ecosystem already, but if I didn't I'd probably go this route.  Thanks for sharing

[Charleston and Nellis]

So this just happened.

Homedepot said they had the drill in stock at my store and my online order went through to pick up the drill today, and wait for the battery one week.

I get an email a few hours later saying the drill is not in stock so they cancelled the drill from the order and I am getting a refund for that portion of the order.

However, I am still going to receive the battery starter kit at a price of $95.

I went ahead and contacted customer service but all they told me was that the drill was cancelled from the order and I could pick up the drill from another store.

Frustrated, I went ahead and ordered another drill and battery kit, this time just having it shipped to me.

Should I keep the other $95 lifetime warranty battery+charger? Is this a moral dilemma on my part to be honest? Decisions decisions. Two 9ah batteries are $198, or $99 each but don't carry the LSA.

[jethro]

Recommended this setup to a buddy who is in the market for a drill.  As a man who apprecaites a good deal, it almost seems too good to pass up!  I'm in the Milwaukee ecosystem already, but if I didn't I'd probably go this route.  Thanks for sharing

Yup, I'm invested into the Milwaukee Fuel system too with dozens of tools, but this is almost tempting to just have a dedicated drill for the ice. It's a great deal!

[3300]

Charleston and Nellis,
the batteries do qualify for lsa because they are in kit form, meaning the battery was not sold alone and came with a charger. that means it is a kit. if you buy say two batteries by them selves, they only have 3 year warranty.

it is how their web page rang up the discount and not your doing. it should ring up full price on battery/charger and nothing for the drill. when doing this in store they charge you one penny on the free tool for the til to recognize their was a transaction. they don't charge you the penny.

actually, nothing stops anyone from buying this combo/free tool or any other combo/free tool and returning the free product after the fact for the value of the tool, which in this case would be 150$. there is one person on here who says to do so.
and it is xmas. they maybe just made yours brighter for the run around.

[stinkyfingers]

Yup, I'm invested into the Milwaukee Fuel system too with dozens of tools, but this is almost tempting to just have a dedicated drill for the ice. It's a great deal!

I love my Milwaukee tool setups so I did just what you're talking about. I'll pull the Octane off at the end of ice season for those situations where two drills at hand are required.

[SLAYERFISH]

I love my Milwaukee tool setups so I did just what you're talking about. I'll pull the Octane off at the end of ice season for those situations where two drills at hand are required.

I would get an Octane but I have a 750 in lb Fuel for chores and a 1200 Fuel that is dedicated to the auger.

[lefty2053]

I have 2 of the 700"# Ridgids and if I sell my spare Tent. Shappell S3000 I might just have to get one.