12-Volt Hyper Lithium-Ion Drill/Driver

[rodster_67]

Ridgid 12-Volt Hyper Lithium-Ion Drill/Driver

Anyone have this combo? I was at HD today and trying out drill/drivers and these seemed very nice. Probably not for heavy duty use but compact and seemed powerful.

The HD link says....

FREE Batteries. FREE Parts. FREE Service. FOR LIFE.

What's the catch, expensive shipping?

http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-1...river-Combo-Kit-R9000K/205358335?N=5yc1vZc2ec

 

[mlum6969]

i have this one
http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-X...ool-with-Radio-R9601/203810442#specifications
Lifetime Service Agreement with Registration. so yes, free batteries, parts and service for life. if anything fails, and if you register when you buy the tools.
and to be honest, i would've liked a bit more power for my 18v. you get what you pay for.

 

[rodster_67]

And I guess it depends on the application and what you expect from them. What I liked about the 12v units was the compact size. Some of the reviews compare their power to 18v units but doubt if they are as good as something costing 4X as much. Just seemed like a handy combo for a great price and free batteries, parts, service for life. Of course the manufacturer defines 'life'.