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Ridgid R92008

Approximate retail price:

$140

Summary: This 12-volt model from Ridgid has a 3/8-inch chuck, offers two speed ranges, an LED work light, and comes with two Li-Ion batteries and a smart charger.

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Type: General use drill/drivers

About - Ridgid R92008
The R92008 is part of the cordless drill & tool kit test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, cordless drill models like the R92008 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Speed: Speed of drilling and driving screws. Power: Twisting force for tightening and loosening. Run time: This reflects how much work the drill can perform per battery charge, as measured on a dynamometer.

About - Ridgid R92008

The R92008 is part of the cordless drill & tool kit test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, cordless drill models like the R92008 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Speed:: Speed of drilling and driving screws.
Power:: Twisting force for tightening and loosening.
Run time:: This reflects how much work the drill can perform per battery charge, as measured on a dynamometer.

Features & Specs - Ridgid R92008
Battery type The type of batteries provided with the drill. All are rechargeable. The more common type is denoted NiCd, for its nickel-cadmium components. Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries boast added energy for their weight. Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries are the latest type and deliver even more power in a smaller size. Lithium-ion and NiMH batteries can be disposed of with regular refuse; NiCd must be recycled. Battery type	Li
Battery recharge time (in minutes) The time it takes to completely recharge a battery after it has properly cooled down. Most of the fast chargers have a built-in temperature sensor that delays the charging cycle when the battery is too hot from recent heavy use until the battery has cooled. Battery recharge time (in minutes)	30
Speed ranges Many cordless drills have two separate speed ranges, or gear ratios; some newer models have three. The slower speed range peaks at about 400 revolutions per minute (rpm) and provides increased torque (twisting force) for driving large screws. A higher speed range that reaches about 1,500 rpm or more, is well suited for rapid drilling. Lower-priced drills usually have a single speed range that tops out at approximately 600 to 800 rpm, compromising both driving and drilling performance. Speed ranges	2
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Excellent compact drill

By Mr. Paul from Massachusetts on 11/3/2009

Pros:

Easy To Store, Easy To Use, Good Grip, Good Safety Features, Powerful

Cons:

Rubber grips can wear out

Best Uses:

Home Repair, In The Field, In The Workshop

Describe Yourself:

Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Super fast charging. Lifetime warranty includes batteries! I have been putting it through constant daily use for over 6 months and it has never let me down. Not suited for driving 3" lag bolts into LVLs, or hole-sawing over 3/4" diameter, but good for all other small jobs. Fits where others won't, including in the pocket of a tool belt! Grip is a bit fat but not a problem unless you have small hands.

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