Recent content by darganslayer

First and foremost, if you have access to your studs, make sure your walls are plumb and square, there is nothing that will make your tile work look worse than starting with out-of-square walls. As per the hardi-board discussion, you can install dense shield (basically drywall for bathrooms) or...

Hi all, I'm a long time reader of the GJ, and am in the planning process for a 24x36 shop sometime in the next couple of years. I have 3.5 acres in Central Oregon, and a few ideal spots on my property for the shop. I'm looking for a very simple, but modern (shed roof) look. I am considering...

Picked up mine for $79 bucks the other day. One of my local HDs takes the HF coupon, so I use it as often as possible. Fits my Ridgid 10 in DB sliding miter saw nicely. Only complaint so far is the plastic end caps pop off really easily. Will fix that with some electrical tape.

Just had my first epic fail on an HD clearance Deal. Went into Home Depot A and they had two items I wanted on clearance: Echo 490 Chainsaw ($88, normally $349) - Not in stock Bosch 11amp Grinder ($98, normally $149)-1 in stock, but could not locate So I go to Home Depot B and they have both...

Anyone know where to find one of these saws on clearance in oregon? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Got my set in a couple of weeks ago. Awesome tools. It is head and shoulders above the Ridgid X4 stuff. The impact driver alone is worth it. The adjustable torque settings are something you actually need. Plus the two 4.0 ah batteries make all the tools run great. Let me know if you want...

@Hild- you'll have to ask Home Depot or call Ridgid. I was told by Ridgid that LSA is only good with a Home Depot receipt, but I'm not sure about Canada. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

HD is now shipping these kits, although I have yet to see any in stores. I ordered mine on 4/13 and UPS says it will be delivered on Tuesday 4/21. I'll post a pic when it's all said and done. My cost was $413 after giftcardzen and Lowes 10%. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Just picked mine up a couple of hours ago. Easy to set up, seems solid enough with a mix of 75 and 50lb drawers. I used the Lowes coupon (just asked and the cashier had a book of bar codes under the register) plus gift cards from giftcardzen. My price was $165 out the door, no tax as I live...

Cardpool is BUNK! I had three orders cancelled. The last order is still charged on my credit card but the first two have been refunded. I just used giftcadzen and had the cards I needed in 5 minutes and they worked successfully on the HD website. I also chatted with customer service and they...

So I just tried Cardpool, used their bulk purchasing feature (insert total and they combine separate cards). 24 hours went buy and no email with the online codes. So I sent cardpool an email and they refunded my purchase that day. Their responses seem to be computer generated, so I doubt I...

They updated the site and it now says ships by April 10 and delivered April 16-20. I plan on using the Lowes 10% discount and getting some HD electronic gift cards at a discount to bring the out-the-door cost to around $400. Can't beat that IMO. I am also selling my X4 Hammer Drill/Impact...

Update: Home Depot just added the kit back to the website. Item says its backordered and ships on 4/10/15 http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-GEN5X-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Combo-Kit-5-Piece-R9652/205883898?keyword=ridgid+x5

Just get the 1/2 in impact. It has 300 ft lbs and is on sale I think for $120 bare tool. I've had one since they first came out- awesome tool. If you want less torque the new X5 impact driver has 2,000 in lbs which is 166 ft lbs. you could always run a 1/4 or 3/8 socket adapter for lighter...

I think the batteries are the same. They are the 4.0 ah batteries. Should be interchangeable with the X4 tools. I think the new gen refers mostly to the permanent magnet motors.