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Ridgid 18V Octane Brushless 1/2" High Torque Impact Wrench (Factory Blemished) Expired

$80
$159.99
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Direct Tools Factory Outlet has Ridgid 18V Octane Brushless 1/2" High Torque Impact Wrench (Factory Blemished, Tool Only, R86211B) on sale for $80. Shipping is a flat rate $14.99.

Thanks to Community Member Foxbodyford for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Brushless Motor Technology delivers up to 50% more runtime, more power, and longer motor life
  • 6-Mode setting provides adjustable power and speed for the most demanding jobs and precision work
  • 3 auto tightening modes provide the user with adjustable speed and power to prevent overtightening
  • Maximum torque output of 1,500 ft./lbs. of breakaway torque and 1,100 ft./lbs. of fastening torque for heavy-duty applications
  • 1/2 in. friction ring anvil is compatible with popular impact-rated sockets
  • LED Light for improved visibility on the jobsite
  • Die-cast gear box for increased durability and professional quality
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Previous deal:
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Specs of the impact:
Brushless Motor Technology delivers up to 50% more runtime, more power, and longer motor life
6-Mode setting provides adjustable power and speed for the most demanding jobs and precision work
3 auto tightening modes provide the user with adjustable speed and power to prevent overtightening
Maximum torque output of 1,500 ft./lbs. of breakaway torque and 1,100 ft./lbs. of fastening torque for heavy-duty applications
1/2 in. friction ring anvil is compatible with popular impact-rated sockets
LED Light for improved visibility on the jobsite
Die-cast gear box for increased durability and professional quality

Tool only.

They have a few other items for "1/2" off.

As usual DTO $15 shipping to consider. Still cheaper than last week.

Some other items for sale include the Ridgid sander and router combo for $50
https://www.directtoolsoutlet.com...R840443SBN

Link to sale:
https://www.directtoolsoutlet.com...sdayDOD%27

https://www.directtoolsoutlet.com...ct/R86211B

I guess DTO isn't the best at math. In my order from last week the 40% sale, the impact is listed as 120$ marked 40% off the 199 regular price. Today the 80$ price is listed as 50% off the 160 regular price. I get marketing, I get "sales" I still hate it. I don't regret buying this previously at 120 as I've needed it for a year. I have several other Ridgid tools, a couple other Ridgid impacts and this is useful when pulling a pinion gear or larger truck lug nuts that someone over torqued.
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Deals like these are why I went with Ridgid. Maybe they're not always best (although this tool is their crown jewel and has a legitimate claim to one of the best high torque) but they're always damn good tools and if you're patient enough you can get everything you want at bottom tier tool prices. Definitely cementing itself as the best bang for your buck brand.

A lot of people don't want/can't justify paying for top tier but also don't want cheap garbage. Ridgid is the brand for folks like that. I used to be a fan of Kobalt, but their deals are so sporadic and vary based on location that it can be frustrating. Hercules new brushless line up intrigues me, but until they've proven themselves Ridgid is king in this market. The LSA is just the icing on the cake.
Wished I waited. I bought this in 2022 😔 great price!
Wow, 5 years, good for them. That warranty is apparently new and only applies to certain tools, others are just 90 days.

There's really few problems with LSA, as long as people follow through on the registration. And when the batteries wear out, all batteries eventually do, a simple phone call gets new ones sent on their way.


Factory Blems from DTO can be registered for the LSA. There's even a DTO selection on the registration form for where it was purchased. And even though it says to mail in the receipt, I've always just uploaded it and if the registration hasn't processed in a few weeks, just send them a note asking them to review it and it goes right through.

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stasis
02-01-2023 at 02:28 PM.
02-01-2023 at 02:28 PM.
Quote from Nervosa :
I keep seeing this pop up every few months and think I should jump on it, at this price its VERY tempting.

I currently use the mid torque on my cars and havent had an issue where I needed more. Was able to remove Harmonic Balancer on a 20 year old honda.

I just dont know when / where I would actually need this.
Offer it for rent for $30/day Smilie
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20SecA3
02-01-2023 at 02:29 PM.
02-01-2023 at 02:29 PM.
Quote from striking19 :
Dang it! Now i have to decide between the Ryobi from HD hack and this... 🤦
that deal's dead.
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02-01-2023 at 03:04 PM.
02-01-2023 at 03:04 PM.
Quote from stasis :
Offer it for rent for $30/day Smilie

How do you do that?
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sr20s13
02-01-2023 at 04:39 PM.
02-01-2023 at 04:39 PM.
Ordered but now I need a battery. I'd like the octane batteries hopefully they go on sale again soon. Or a super good deal on the high output batteries happens again.
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mickeman
02-01-2023 at 05:46 PM.
02-01-2023 at 05:46 PM.
All these direct tool deals are killing me.EEK! Oh well in for one. thanks op!
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s4alex
02-01-2023 at 06:09 PM.
02-01-2023 at 06:09 PM.
I wonder if this is strong enough to take off the front sprocket retaining nutoff a sport bike.

My kawi was put on by a drunk gorilla and no impact or 4' extension is getting it off so far.
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Dustball
02-01-2023 at 06:25 PM.
02-01-2023 at 06:25 PM.
Quote from jeff34270 :
You must be thinking of Tools Direct, which can have great deals but a rather hit or miss reputation.

Factory blems from Direct Tools Outlet are indistinguishable from new. They probably are new overstock, just being sold as "blemished" as an excuse to be at the outlet store and so Home Depot doesn't have to price match them.
I watched a YouTube video where the host had talked with insiders at DTO. If Home Depot receives a skid and there's shipping damage on any one of the boxes on the skid, the entire skid is rejected. That's how they get labeled as "factory blemished" on DTO- because there was shipping damage on 1 box out of 20 on that skid for example.
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Alec88
02-01-2023 at 06:45 PM.
02-01-2023 at 06:45 PM.
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I missed the newer model deal on HomeDepot for $155 with battery, charger and tool bad after hack. I'll wait for that deal again, the newer model is 2lbs lighter and real world test shows only 2% different in torque power compare to this older model.

Where did you find this? I have the new one and have heard the old one is stronger. But can't find anything to support either claim. My buddy has the old one. Lol
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striking19
02-01-2023 at 06:59 PM.
02-01-2023 at 06:59 PM.
Quote from 20SecA3 :
that deal's dead.

Already ordered the Ryobi when it was live. Have to decide if I'm going to keep the Ryobi vs ordering the ridgid...
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02-01-2023 at 07:05 PM.
02-01-2023 at 07:05 PM.
Quote from Alec88 :
Where did you find this? I have the new one and have heard the old one is stronger. But can't find anything to support either claim. My buddy has the old one. Lol
Torque test tool channel. This video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRPyL5w5HmQ

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02-01-2023 at 07:14 PM.
02-01-2023 at 07:14 PM.
Quote from IShouldBuyIndxFunds :
Torque test tool channel. This video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRPyL5w5HmQ

Thank you! Changed my mind on needing this one too. Lol
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02-01-2023 at 07:16 PM.
02-01-2023 at 07:16 PM.
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I ordered the same tool last week at $120 free ship. Is it possible to get DTO to do a price match?
The price went down even b4 I got the tool. Called them and no price match. In fact, they don't even cancel the order..per se..
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Lasthope05
02-01-2023 at 07:17 PM.
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Quote from Alec88 :
Where did you find this? I have the new one and have heard the old one is stronger. But can't find anything to support either claim. My buddy has the old one. Lol
The old one is stronger. Power under the curve is where it really matters. Peak power is what's similar between the two. But that's at a 15sec run.

You'll also notice they use the 3ah octane battery on the news impact to get those numbers and it made a bit less with the new 4ah max battery.
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Quote from Alec88 :
Thank you! Changed my mind on needing this one too. Lol
yea def no need for both. Get one of the new brushless subcompacts instead. The 1/2" is quite strong. In the mid-torque category almost.
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02-01-2023 at 08:09 PM.
02-01-2023 at 08:09 PM.
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More likely to break off the bolts then extract them in the rust belt.
You say that like it's a bad thing? Sometimes the easiest way forward is to snap that sucker off and pound/drill it out.
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