Great for Smaller Drilling Tasks
Product Name: Ridgid R82005 12v Lithium-ion Cordless Drill
Product Description: Ridgid Cordless Drill
Price: $$
Currency: US
Availability: InStock
- Durability - 8.4/108.4/10
- Ease of Use - 9.4/109.4/10
- Ergonomics - 8.7/108.7/10
- Versatility - 7.8/107.8/10
- Weight - 9.8/109.8/10
Summary
If you previously had any similar models and spare batteries, the Ridgid R82005 12v Lithium-ion Cordless Drill is a good choice rather than buying a whole new kit.
The Ridgid R82005 12v Lithium-ion Cordless Drill is one of the most compact drills available if we consider the power it delivers. Although it looks like a toy, it is packed with a lot of power. When you are stuck in squeezed space where no other drill is able to reach, the Ridgid R82005 will handle the job real nice and quick. This cordless drill is designed to perform light drilling and driving on remote sites.
Do it yourself’ers and professionals will love this tool because it is sturdy and small. Let’s find out if this drill is worth the asking price.
Advanced Features – The Power and Speed
The Ridgid 12v Lithium-ion Cordless Drill produces 400 inch-pound of torque, showing how powerful its motor is. It comes with the two-speed transmission, high and low. The settings slider on the top of drill enables you to select between speed and torque. It has single sleeve chuck and it holds bits real tight.
The chuck size is 3/8 inches and it will fit 90% of the shafts. It has LED light on board so you can work in dark sites, especially tight corners, and the feature eliminates the need for a separate flashlight. On high torque/low-speed setting, it generates 1100 inch-pounds of torque so that you can penetrate tough surfaces. A ¼ inch quick connects coupler is s very rare option in drills, which makes bit changing very quick and easy with snap load collet.
Smart Design – Smart Choice
This Ridgid cordless drill will not die on you silently in the middle of a job. The LED light flashes when your drill is low on voltage. The HEX grip increases comfort with the help of micro texture. You can hook this drill on your belt like other tools because it is very light, compact and comes with removable belt hook. The drill has 18 clutch positions and it will not slip on screws.
The amount of torque it generates on just 12 Volts is simply amazing. Thanks to lithium ion technology, the batteries not only last longer but generate aggressive power and can also hold the charge for months. The best use of this drill is at remote locations, especially camping where you need to drilt.ll some holes and drive screws. It weighs only 2.2 lbs. and you will not feel a thing hooked with the belt.
Specs and features
- Power: 12V
- Torque: 400 in-lbs
- Chuck: Single sleeve, 3/8 inch
- Clutch: 18 Positions
- Speed (No Load): 0-350/0-1500 (high/low-speed settings)
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Pros
- Very lightweight, compact and powerful
- LED light for increased visibility
- Variable Speed Trigger
- Two-speed settings
- Low battery indicator
- Removable Belt Hook
- Excellent grip and balance
Cons
- There is no battery in the package
Verdict
The professionals always keep an extra compact drill with them and Ridgid R82005 cordless drill makes an excellent choice. It is very economical and well balanced so you can work longer, fatigue free.
If you previously had any similar models and spare batteries, the Ridgid R82005 12v Lithium-ion Cordless Drill is a good choice rather than buying a whole new kit. Otherwise, you will have to buy a battery and charger separately, because this package contains bare tool only. Approx 72% users rated the drill 5.0 out of 5.0 and it holds an average rating of 4.2. This shows that this tool is reliable despite the low price and small size.
