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The Cordless Power Tools reviews focus on tools I’ve personally purchased, used, and relied on for real DIY projects. I share my experience with how these tools perform in actual use, how easy they are to live with, and how they hold up over time. Whether I’m working on a specific project or using a tool around the home and workshop, these reviews are based on what I’ve experienced, not just what the manufacturer says the tool can do.

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Product Review: RIDGID R86711 SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer Drill

I bought the RIDGID R86711 SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer Drill for one remodeling project, expecting it to be a rarely used specialty tool. Several years later, it's become one of the most valuable tools in my workshop for concrete and masonry work.

Read Time: 15 Minutes

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Product Review: RIDGID R8652 Brushless 7-1/4” Circular Saw

After more than five years of ownership, the RIDGID R8652 cordless circular saw has proven to be a dependable workshop tool. Here's what I learned about its strengths, weaknesses, and why the right blade and battery make all the difference.

Read Time: 8 Minutes

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Product Review: RIDGID R86035 Impact Driver

After more than five years of ownership, the RIDGID R86035 18V Impact Driver has proven itself to be a reliable workhorse for woodworking, DIY, and construction projects. From driving hundreds of framing screws to installing 10-inch structural lag screws, here's how this impact driver has held up over time.

Read Time: 16 Minutes

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Product Review: Ridgid R8611503 2-Speed Hammer Drill

After more than five years of regular DIY and woodworking use, the RIDGID 18V 2-Speed Hammer Drill has proven itself to be a reliable workhorse. I look at its real-world performance, durability, ergonomics, limitations, and whether I would spend my own money on it again.

Read Time: 15 Minutes