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Ridgid 18V multi saw with 6 cutting wheels $89

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This deal looks like it's only good through today 5/18. They also have another version of this same deal but with a slightly different assortment of cutting wheels.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGI.../317833242
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05-18-2022 at 05:17 AM.
05-18-2022 at 05:17 AM.
Suggest keeping 18v in title so people know it's cordless

18V SubCompact Brushless Cordless 3 in. Multi-Material Saw (Tool Only) with (6) Cutting Wheels
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05-18-2022 at 05:35 AM.
05-18-2022 at 05:35 AM.
I need that in Ryobi Green.
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05-18-2022 at 06:26 AM.
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05-18-2022 at 06:28 AM.
05-18-2022 at 06:28 AM.
This is a GREAT little saw. It's probably my favorite Ridgid tool. With the right blade it cuts all kinds of materials. Cut through my old exhaust pipe like butter.
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05-18-2022 at 06:42 AM.
05-18-2022 at 06:42 AM.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGI.../317833475
This is the link to the similar deal at the same price. The difference is the original post has more metal cutting wheels and only one tile wheel. This link has more tile wheels and only 1 metal wheel.
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05-18-2022 at 09:42 AM.
05-18-2022 at 09:42 AM.
Quote from HilariousGorilla431 :
This is a GREAT little saw. It's probably my favorite Ridgid tool. With the right blade it cuts all kinds of materials. Cut through my old exhaust pipe like butter.

Thats a powerful statement if you like it more than a drill.

I don't quite understand this tool yet. Why is it much better than a cutoff wheel in a grinder?
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05-18-2022 at 11:39 AM.
05-18-2022 at 11:39 AM.
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Thats a powerful statement if you like it more than a drill.

I don't quite understand this tool yet. Why is it much better than a cutoff wheel in a grinder?
I see it more as a function of what it's designed for. The angle grinder is designed to grind, is much heavier (Ridgid's is 5lb for example), only rotates in 1 direction (which isn't ideal for cutting), and isn't designed for 1 handed operation. This guy is much smaller and lighter (like 1.5 lbs), designed for 1 handed operation with a trigger style setup putting you offset with the cut (like a circular saw would), and has forward/reverse which is great - again think of a circular saw which spins reverse direction of a grinder.

So no question, this guy is made to cut stuff and do it safer and more efficiently. Downside is the angle grinder is super versatile - angle grinder can make cuts and has more flexibilty in blade choice due to common sizing vs. this saw that can't be used to angle grind and is stuck with 3 in (or maybe 3.5) blades.

Kind of similar to I can use my drill to drive screws, but my impact driver is soooo much better at it. I also have a right angle impact driver I've used to drill with in a pinch when I have those bits with a hex adapter/shank - but it definitely isn't very good at it.

This seems like a niche thing, but plenty of folks with positive things to say about it. If you could only choose 1 tool, i'd go grinder over this for flexibility, but it does have a place if budget allows.
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05-18-2022 at 01:47 PM.
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Quote from psharkauburn :
I see it more as a function of what it's designed for. The angle grinder is designed to grind, is much heavier (Ridgid's is 5lb for example), only rotates in 1 direction (which isn't ideal for cutting), and isn't designed for 1 handed operation. This guy is much smaller and lighter (like 1.5 lbs), designed for 1 handed operation with a trigger style setup putting you offset with the cut (like a circular saw would), and has forward/reverse which is great - again think of a circular saw which spins reverse direction of a grinder.

So no question, this guy is made to cut stuff and do it safer and more efficiently. Downside is the angle grinder is super versatile - angle grinder can make cuts and has more flexibilty in blade choice due to common sizing vs. this saw that can't be used to angle grind and is stuck with 3 in (or maybe 3.5) blades.

Kind of similar to I can use my drill to drive screws, but my impact driver is soooo much better at it. I also have a right angle impact driver I've used to drill with in a pinch when I have those bits with a hex adapter/shank - but it definitely isn't very good at it.

This seems like a niche thing, but plenty of folks with positive things to say about it. If you could only choose 1 tool, i'd go grinder over this for flexibility, but it does have a place if budget allows.
Thank you for the response. I learned several things from it like that it is reversible in direction.
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05-18-2022 at 02:02 PM.
05-18-2022 at 02:02 PM.
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Thank you for the response. I learned several things from it like that it is reversible in direction.
That and the weight difference are pretty big factors. Much better cutting experience pushing into the material vs. fighting a saw that wants to naturally pull away from you.

Don't like the feeling of limited availability specialty blades tho... but I know Milwaukee and Ryobi also have versions of this in 3", so blades are probably more common than I think. Pretty sure this originally just came with a 7/16 arbor so it could use Dremel blades and they wised up and are including the 3/8 size now as well so it's easier to find consumables.
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05-18-2022 at 02:25 PM.
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Quote from psharkauburn :
This seems like a niche thing
You would think, but you'd be surprised how often you grab this little saw. The RPM's are insane with this little beast. The variable speed trigger is fantastic as well. This will fit in a lot of spaces a grinder wont. I was working on a project when I came across a couple protruding nails I had to cut off. I don't think my grinder would have fit int he space, but this thing cut them off in about two seconds. I've used it for cutting tile, for PVC, exhaust, nails, luan plywood and many others things in the three or four months I've owned it. I think the average DIY're would find tons of uses for it around the shop/house.
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05-18-2022 at 07:25 PM.
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Quote from HilariousGorilla431 :
You would think, but you'd be surprised how often you grab this little saw. The RPM's are insane with this little beast. The variable speed trigger is fantastic as well. This will fit in a lot of spaces a grinder wont. I was working on a project when I came across a couple protruding nails I had to cut off. I don't think my grinder would have fit int he space, but this thing cut them off in about two seconds. I've used it for cutting tile, for PVC, exhaust, nails, luan plywood and many others things in the three or four months I've owned it. I think the average DIY're would find tons of uses for it around the shop/house.
That's pretty awesome! I immediately thought this would be my go to if I had another tile job - seems pretty ideal for tile work. Smaller blade gets more intricate cuts done, easier to plunge cut, can cut reverse, and same tool for durock / hardie / whatever flavor of cbu.

Are you still using the original blades it came with / how did they hold up?
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05-18-2022 at 07:52 PM.
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Quote from Selman :
Thank you for the response. I learned several things from it like that it is reversible in direction.
It also has a variable trigger which comes in handy at times. It's not my favorite tool, but definitely a useful addition.
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05-18-2022 at 07:55 PM.
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Quote from psharkauburn :
That's pretty awesome! I immediately thought this would be my go to if I had another tile job - seems pretty ideal for tile work. Smaller blade gets more intricate cuts done, easier to plunge cut, can cut reverse, and same tool for durock / hardie / whatever flavor of cbu.

Are you still using the original blades it came with / how did they hold up?
I use it frequently in my tile work. The tile blade holds up well. And the multi material blade lasted longer than I expected.
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05-20-2022 at 02:01 PM.
05-20-2022 at 02:01 PM.
Quote from psharkauburn :
That's pretty awesome! I immediately thought this would be my go to if I had another tile job - seems pretty ideal for tile work. Smaller blade gets more intricate cuts done, easier to plunge cut, can cut reverse, and same tool for durock / hardie / whatever flavor of cbu.

Are you still using the original blades it came with / how did they hold up?
Still using all the original blades and all still have plenty of life left. The "diamond" blade cuts most tile good, the finish on some hard porcelain is prone to chipping (however this is true with grinder blades and even wet saw blades sometimes) if you don't hold the saw at a close to perfect 90 degree angle and gauge the speed correctly. Still out of the probably 30 or so L and U cuts I made in a recent porcelain subway tile install with it, probably only three or four pieces were unusable due to the chipping. I'll be trying other diamond blades out at some point. It's fantastic for cutting around toilet flanges as the 3" blade is easier to work with when cutting a tight circumference compared to a 4"/4.5" blade on a grinder. I mostly use foam backer board these days, cuts like butter with a utility knife!
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