JeremyJ Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 A couple years ago I started picking up the modular Ridgid Pro Toolboxes for my bigger woodworking tools. In lieu of a Milwaukee version and being cheaper than tough system/festool. Just recently I purchased the Ridgid 4.5 gallon ProPac "toolbox shape" Model # WD4522. After working with some Festool vacs and seeing the Tstak adapter for their dust extractors, it got me thinking.... Put this vacuum and concept into one of 22" Pro toolbox or a rolling base: http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-4-5-gal-5-0-Peak-HP-Pro-Pack-Wet-Dry-Vac-WD4522/100638389 Do the same for the new battery powered compressor: http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-1-Gal-18-Volt-Hand-Carry-Air-Compressor-Tool-Only-R0230/300507507 They have been on such a roll lately with the 18V tools. They already specialize in vacuums and could be the poor mans Festool with sanding and dust control on saws/etc. By not continuing to go modular, there are huge missed opportunities. I might just go to with new cheaper Tough System.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Ridgid does make a good vac. cfm levels are great. Possibly enough to get them second place in shop vac cfm ratings. a ridgid pro system compatible gen 5x vac or compressor would be cool. Same goes with a tough system vac, and compressor. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SetBuilder Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 I started this thread about a month before you I agree they should make the system more compatible with their own products. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SetBuilder Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 My next little side project is to make an organizer to fit into the 22in Ridgid box similar to the festool version. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SetBuilder Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 I'm also considering putting a small Rolair or Senco compressor into the 22 in cart box. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Framer joe Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Would the rigid cordless compressor fit in there ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 We have a Ridgid vac at work. The hp is less than all our craftsman vacs and yet it manages to outperform all of them. We also have a shop vac brand vac and it outperforms the the craftsman as well. Hard to go wrong with a Ridgid vac. MORE POWA tm. registered trademark of @Framer joe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 On 5/22/2017 at 9:07 PM, Framer joe said: Would the rigid cordless compressor fit in there ? Ooh good question!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 On 5/22/2017 at 9:07 PM, Framer joe said: Would the rigid cordless compressor fit in there ? The Ridgid compressor is about 16" tall, the inside dimensions of the box is about 13" tall. So unless you maybe remove the handle which sticks up the highest, it might have to lay down or some other modification might be required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Framer joe Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Looking at the rigid cordless compressor at HD I think if you remove the handle it fits upright....pretty cool...and room for a small hose and a couple air tools 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyJ Posted September 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 The sad part is most of these companies are capable of doing this. Put a compressor and a vacuum into these rolling and stack-able tool boxes. DeWalt Flexvolt/hybrid power air compressor/vacumn in a rolling Toughbox. Ridgid has so many compressors and vacuum combinations they could install into the Pro tool boxes. Even Husky has a rolling tool box system now, put a compressor in it. When does the Ryobi tool box system, come out? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fm2176 Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 I'm wondering if it would be feasible to modify one of the small boxes to mount the compressor on top. Fitting it inside a rolling box would be great, but the small box is cheaper and should be just large enough to fit a couple of nailers and perhaps spare batteries and/or charger and other small items in. So long as you don't go overboard, it should hold up to being carried using the compressor's handle, plus you could still attach it on top of the other boxes. I've got a bunch of rubber insulated steel straps in various sizes, and I'm thinking that four of those with either fender washers or steel/aluminum bars (perhaps even a sheet of aluminum with all four bolts running through it) attached to to the inside of the lid would suffice to prevent the lid from breaking, while providing a damper for the small amount of vibration this thing produces. Another possibility might be to build a mount that attached via the boxes' attachment bars. Wood would get worn down quickly, so either metal or maybe 3D printing would work? The last idea would be if someone has an extra large box, and wanted to mount the compressor on it. This would preclude multiple boxes but would provide plenty of space for hoses, nailers, and supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 someone could easily 3d print prototypes of the "ideal modular storage system" get support by a larger company to make producing the boxes in bulk more feasible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timw21 Posted November 5, 2019 Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 I've modified my vac to lock into my stacks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj57pge Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 I took a ridgid tote and notched a hole in one side of it for the vacuum port. I think I trimmed the small interior stiffners to allow it to set all the way down. I also cut the cord off of the vac and replaced it with a flush mount male plug. Tired of having to roll up the cord just to go to the garbage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amed Posted May 28, 2022 Report Share Posted May 28, 2022 On 11/5/2019 at 4:33 AM, Timw21 said: I've modified my vac to lock into my stacks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amed Posted May 28, 2022 Report Share Posted May 28, 2022 How did you modified it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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