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Edited February 1, 2023
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Previous deal:
https://slickdeals.net/f/16407097-ridgid-18v-octane-brushless-1-2-high-torque-impact-wrench-r86211b-120-with-free-shipping?src=SiteSearch
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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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.
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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I think it'll depend on what brand rabbit hole you'll go down with. I sat on that Ryobi deal too long. Will wait for the next.
Where?
I thought the octane batteries were discontinued?
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Now the max output ones might be a little lower. You can do this deal/hack and get 2 6AMP max output for $95 after returning the midtorque.
https://www.homedepot.c
Or if you want max torque the new max output 8AH will use the same 21700 cells type as the old octane 3AH. They were on sale during the DTO 40% off sale last week till they ran out. Probably pop up on and off.
There were some good battery deals from DTO yesterday but as usual limited/no shipping
What a deal though
Like all impacts the better the max discharge the better the tool performance. There's nothing wrong with the octanes. They chose one path then chose a different. But you want to use a max output battery with these and if you really care about peak torque maybe the new 21700. Cell max output 8 amp hour.
But no one needs that much torque. This is a good deal if you want/need the hi torque and have a good battery
They are all LSA
Now the max output ones might be a little lower. You can do this deal/hack and get 2 6AMP max output for $95 after returning the midtorque.
https://www.homedepot.c
Or if you want max torque the new max output 8AH will use the same 21700 cells type as the old octane 3AH. They were on sale during the DTO 40% off sale last week till they ran out. Probably pop up on and off.
There were some good battery deals from DTO yesterday but as usual limited/no shipping
I don't see how you can get two 6ah for free. Just another tool and only the 4ah battery.
A simple example, if the first tool was $250 and the second "free" tool was $250 your cart/receipt would show $125 for each. You are free to return either and keep the other for $125.
In this case the mid torque is $249. The second "free" tool is the two pack of 6AH batteries. (There are other options you can do this with any of them) Your prorated price will be about
$95 for the batteries and $155 for the mid tourque. If you decide you don't want the mid tourque just return it. They are separate line items. You're fine as long as it's not sold as a package/on line item and you can see it in cart
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