KnarlyCarl Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 At first glance I'm thinking "eeh, not really seeing the advantage here"I could just use a right angle drill or impact and have better control with a trigger I'd imagine. http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/tools/how-to/a19168/this-triggerless-palm-driver-is-very-sensitive/Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Definitely cool but if I'm buying into another 12v line its not going to be ridgid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 If it was Milwaukee that put this out I would be more interested. Ridgid has been putting out some cool tools lately though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuutr Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 I have the ridgid 12v drill and impact so this is a strong maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Yeah u definitely could do it with a right angle and u would have to get another battery line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jswoger1986 Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Ridgid haze a right angle impact tool for the job max multi toolSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted January 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 I have the ridgid 12v drill and impact so this is a strong maybe.Have you used any of their nail guns (air or cordless)?Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 I think Kruton just picked one up... An air nailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jswoger1986 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 I have a rigid Brad nailer it air. I need to get a compressor now Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 I have a rigid Brad nailer it air. I need to get a compressor nowSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Husky silent flow 99 @ HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo1310 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Dose not seem very compact. I think the m12 right angle impact dose a better job. This reminds me of the dewalt 8v gyroscope screw driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 I'm sure there is a place for it, like any tool depends on what you are doing I guess.....the fact that it is available is great not sure I would open up a new platform for it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlanthier Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Wrong color for me. Don't get me wrong, I do have a rigid bench sander, just no cordless ridged tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Glassey Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 I agree, if your in the Ridgid 12v line, then this would be a nice little pick up for you. If not, then look at Milwaukee, they have a good 12v line up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 This palm impact reminds me, I have the Milwaukee palm nailer, that thing is beast! I suppose little large, but its huge huge huge help in insanely tight crawlspaces where you're kissing dirt and spiderwebs trying to get a hammer to clamp up a water line. Also just plain awesome doing nail clamps anywhere for that matterSent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiltiWpg Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 The problem with right angle impacts and drills is the lack of leverage. Your hand is much lower from the area you need to apply force. This causes the bits to easily cam out. The solution is two use two hands which makes it very awkward in tight spaces.The Rigid seems to place your hand directly behind the bit, allowing for easy one handed use and proper application of force.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Never had a problem with that, probably because anytime I needed my right angle, the fastener was just inside a confined space that a had plenty of leverage with as long a tool as the right angle is, i could apply the pressure I needed. Plus with the palm impact, there's many times when the space won't permit your hand in getting in there with the tool anywaysSent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuutr Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Have you used any of their nail guns (air or cordless)?Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalkthe old 18v nailer is very picky. I rarely use it. The new brushless set looks very tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted February 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Instagram video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 It looks cool but not enough for me to get into another 12v line, if there is any other 12v line I'm going to get into it would be bosch, maybe hilti if i find a deal on their set, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo1310 Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 We definitely need more hilti at the TIA compound. I think it can keep up with Metabo quality and power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 1 minute ago, Mondo1310 said: We definitely need more hilti at the TIA compound. I think it can keep up with Metabo quality and power. Yea I like the looks of the 12v stuff, don't want to drop over 250 for the kit though but if I ever see a screaming deal like Chris gave out i'd swipe that up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmcmillan Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Once you put a hand behind the tool I don't think this is more compact than the makita impact driver. I can't find dimensions for the ridgid driver, so this is based on hand, chuck, and bit size and wild guesses. For me, the width of an impact gets in the way in corners more than the length. I'd rather see an impact in a drywall driver format more than something like this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Yea even the dewalt and milwaukee impact aren't that large either to save space, then look at the new m12 right angle impact and see how much tighter that thing is than the ridgid. Its definitely cool and pretty innovative just can't see using this thing all day, not sure if i would like the pressure control of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millerzconstruction Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 I guess they just made it as a impulse buy, for home owners and people just starting to look into buying tools. And a tool for some one to talk about having around the water cooler at the office. Lol. No. Idk just rambling. Millerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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