One and a half second holes! (Cordless Drill and batteries waranteed for life)

[mud_n_fun]

So Saturday on the way home from the lake I stopped at Home Depot to buy a cordless 20V drill. I walked around in circles after I had even did research before going there. I had finally grabbed a Dewalt 20V drill that came with 2 batteries. It was about at that point a service person came around the corner and asked "What help do you need?"
I answered, "I wasn't the one that called for help!"
Seeing the drill in my hand, we entered into a talk about cordless drills, hammer drill and combo kits.
When I said "I was going to buy a Rigid but they only go to 18V" his eyes lit up.
Did you guy know Rigid has a lifetime warranty on the drill, charger and BATTERIES!
Sold! $80.00 a pieces batterries garrantied for as long as I own them. Drill motor for life. All wear and tear for life. I was sold!
Only condition, You have to register online, print a confirmation screen and send in your reciept, a copy of the confirmation and the UPC symbol off the box.
So I was sold. If I burn up the drill using an auger on it. Covered.
Batteries are always the things that fail. THESE ARE WARRATIED FOR LIFE! How cool!
So I connected this to my 4.5 Nils and my Ice Master and Oooooh Man! 4" of ice is nothing!!!!!!!!

I am sold on this system!

[450foreman04]

Thanks for the info!  Battaries are always a killer.  I am a shop teacher so warranties are great.... Kids tend to be hard on tools.

[wheatfield Tom]

They do stand by it also. The only problem is they only make that model, or that  battery for a year or 2. Batteries have been changing so you can not find the older batteries anywhere. Under a contractors account you can take ridgid straight to home depot for immediate replacement. Still a better deal than Dewalt who Ive had several warranty problems with  before switching to milwaukee tools.

[prospector]

Did you buy the regular drill or hammer? I took back a regular because it shut itself off on my 6" bit. I have been wanting to try the larger one. Let us know how well it does with thicker ice please.

[wipike]

They took care of two dead Nicad from me last year - the batteries were over 6 years old and just flat tired (one was shorted).

Cost me $20 in shipping, and about 3 weeks worth of wait for them to be rebuilt.  Got them back and they're good as new.  I'd but a Rigid anyday of the week over that Dewalt junk.  Never had a good Dewalt tool - and I've burned through more than my fair share.  I'll take a Bosche over a Dewalt.

If HD/Rigid continues to stand behind their battery promise, my drill gets cheaper every year. 

[frigidaire]

Don't want to hijack your thread but wondered what the Rigid drill and Nils auger totaled in cost?  I was out for the first time on Sat on Honeoye Lake in western New York.  The place was a zoo.  There was a guy out there with a brand new 8" ION electric auger (factory rep?).  The battery is about the size of a brick.  Whole thing weighs about 21 lb.  He said it would cut 40 x 2ft deep holes on one charge. Bright green (of course) in color.  It was a neat thing to hold and use.  Went through 3+ in of first ice in about 3 seconds.  Lots of guys tried it out.  $500, not cheap, but it was light weight.

[prospector]

Don't want to hijack your thread but wondered what the Rigid drill and Nils auger totaled in cost?  I was out for the first time on Sat on Honeoye Lake in western New York.  The place was a zoo.  There was a guy out there with a brand new 8" ION electric auger (factory rep?).  The battery is about the size of a brick.  Whole thing weighs about 21 lb.  He said it would cut 40 x 2ft deep holes on one charge. Bright green (of course) in color.  It was a neat thing to hold and use.  Went through 3+ in of first ice in about 3 seconds.  Lots of guys tried it out.  $500, not cheap, but it was light weight.

I thought I HAD to have one until trying it in the store. Seemed a lot slower than my 36v Dewalt. Dang, I really wanted one! Also has a goofy safety delay when you pull the trigger. No offense to anyone who has one.

[finchasr]

Prospector - I've had a rigid for a couple of years for home use and it has worked well. Tried it w/ an auger adapter and had problems. When I hit the trigger it wouldn't run. Later found out that even w/ out the auger - regular driving/drilling, the trigger was hinkey. It would not run unless you gently pulled the trigger. Took it to a service center (convienently nearby) and am having the trigger replaced (no charge under warranty!). Matter of fact, I got a call at work today that it's back and ready to go! I hope I can drill some holes with it, but with the weather here lately I may be waiting until next year AGAIN!

tight lines

 

[MT204]

Couple of word of wisdom about  Ridgid lifetime warranty. As stated above you have to register the tool, battery and charger within 90 days of purchase!!! Make sure that you have the right model number and serial number for each tool, Battery and charger!!! Yes even the serial number for the batteries. If this is not followed the warranty is for only three years with a copy of a receipt. Make sure you have the right name, address and phone number (and spelled correctly) on the LSA (Lifetime service agreement) that is sent to you. If for any reason any of the items are replace (under warranty) they have to be re-registered for the lifetime warranty to continue!!  How do I know this? I own a power tool repair business and deal with Ridgid warranties everyday. If the i's are not dotted and the t's are not crossed you have no warranty, Ive seen the sad look. If you play the game it's great.

[prospector]

Prospector - I've had a rigid for a couple of years for home use and it has worked well. Tried it w/ an auger adapter and had problems. When I hit the trigger it wouldn't run. Later found out that even w/ out the auger - regular driving/drilling, the trigger was hinkey. It would not run unless you gently pulled the trigger. Took it to a service center (convienently nearby) and am having the trigger replaced (no charge under warranty!). Matter of fact, I got a call at work today that it's back and ready to go! I hope I can drill some holes with it, but with the weather here lately I may be waiting until next year AGAIN!

tight lines

In my post above I was referring to the ION auger. When I tried the Rigid, it would have plenty on juice at first and the seemed to have an electronic protection design that would cut all power to the drill. That is why I am curious about the Rigid hammer drill. With Dewalt 18volt, if you push them too hard they smell right before they turn into rice crispies and snap crackle POP! Lucky for me, I use 36v in my business and they cut like butter.
Good luck on the cold weather! Come out to Wyoming if it gets to be too much! Always an extra seat in my truck and plenty of fish to go around.

[prospector]

Couple of word of wisdom about  Ridgid lifetime warranty. As stated above you have to register the tool, battery and charger within 90 days of purchase!!! Make sure that you have the right model number and serial number for each tool, Battery and charger!!! Yes even the serial number for the batteries. If this is not followed the warranty is for only three years with a copy of a receipt. Make sure you have the right name, address and phone number (and spelled correctly) on the LSA (Lifetime service agreement) that is sent to you. If for any reason any of the items are replace (under warranty) they have to be re-registered for the lifetime warranty to continue!!  How do I know this? I own a power tool repair business and deal with Ridgid warranties everyday. If the i's are not dotted and the t's are not crossed you have no warranty, Ive seen the sad look. If you play the game it's great.

Would you happen to know the torque differences between the regular Rigid and the beefed up hammer drill? Also, is it true that only batteries purchased with a tool can qualify for the lifetime warranty? Thanks in advance!

[MT204]

Would you happen to know the torque differences between the regular Rigid and the beefed up hammer drill? Also, is it true that only batteries purchased with a tool can qualify for the lifetime warranty? Thanks in advance!

Can't help you with the torque ratings of the drills.
You are correct a new battery has a 3 year warranty with receipt.