I've been using Ridgid tools since 2006. I have no reason to ever switch. They're excellent tools, affordable, and they do everything I need. I definitely need to go shopping now...
I've been out of the woodworking business for many years, but you used to be able to buy down cutting jig saw blades, which leaves the good edge on the top surface which is probably what is wanted most of the time. We used to use them for sink cutouts for example. As I recall a down cutting blade is forcing the tool down onto the surface as it cuts rather than pulling it away like an up-cutting blade, which always seemed to make sense to me in terms of ease of use and user fatigue. I haven't seen them for sale recently, but it's not like I've done an exhaustive search either.
I have a bunch of rigid tools for my home and shop and I absolutely love my rigid tools. I don't like the handheld bandsaw the best because the blade is constantly riding off track and slips out of the tool but that may just be an adjustment away from working flawlessly I just haven't taken the time to check it. I use DeWalt for my professional trade of HVAC but my home tools are a mix of rigid and a sprinkle of Ryobi tools and I love both platforms for what I do at home. Glad to see rigid coming out with new tools!
When I first started as a diesel tech I went into home Depot with $800 to buy a 1/2-in Milwaukee and any other Milwaukee's I could afford an old lady working at home Depot saw my car asked what I was doing explained I'm buying tools for my first job as a diesel technician and she pointed me that erection of rigid and I ended up walking out with five or six tools instead of just two and never looked back rigid for the win
Almost all my cordless tools are Ridgid. Hard to beat at the price point and warranty. I do have the Milwaukee Track Saw and some of their M12 tools for use with work because of size, but the home shop is almost all Ridgid at this point.
Great video as always Matt i’ve bought a couple of rigid tools after watching your reviews the rigid track saw and a rigid impact gun now and both are amazing tools. Thanks for sharing
Matt, I always appreciate your reviews, but this one was taken up a notch; very well done. I've been on the Ridgid line for decades, & I have been waiting for a good review on their new router & multi-tool. This was that! I love the input on the light & the new batteries too. I've used the LSA & had zero problems with it. Peace!
My first serious (Ithought at the time) drill and impact driver when I first started my remodel/handyman business back in '09. I'm still using both today. Although... I just bought the same combo recently but brushless and more compact. I love 'em! I might have to get that work light.. thanks Matt
The service plan sounds nice. I had to send my Bosch Random Oribital Sander back, cause it was just past the 90 day return at Lowes. They've had it for over a month now with no ETA on when it'll be fixed. Everytime I contact them, they say they are waiting for parts to fix it. I have 2 projects sitting around waiting on being sanded.
I was a RIGID fanboy but when I had to rebuild I went with SKIL for two reasons. First price, RIGID just cost more, I got better deals with SKIL and I was on a budget, still am. Also I loved LSA but I no longer have a service center within 90 miles of me. I heard can ship them but again cost $$ where as before I could just drop them 20 miles from my house. The RIGID router is on my list as I loved the old one both corded and cordless. I picked up two budget corded trim routers and they work but some things about those RIGID one's I just liked better except the switch.. which RIGID fixed in this latest model!! Another great video and I may one day be back in the RIGID line but for now SKIL is working out for me. I have two RIGID batteries just no tools, so it makes sense to jump back in one day soon.
Do you know if the shipping to LSA is free or do I pay shipping to them, they fix or replace tool and ship it back on their dime? I'm sure I can look into this as well but curious if you had looked at how that worked at all. This would be the kicker to get me back into RIGID probably.
There is no cost to using Ridgid's LSA to get a tool repaired. You notify Ridgid that your tool needs repair and they send you a shipping label by email. Just box the tool up and drop it off at a FedEx service center. (Most Walgreens have a FedEx office inside the store.) Within two weeks, your newly repaired tool should arrive at your door. Ridgid pays the shipping both ways.
@@DKWalser Thanks.... well as funds come about I'll probably jump back into RIGID. The SKIL tools are doing well also just RIGID has some offerings that SKIL doesn't, like cordles router!
Looks like Ridgid finally updated the fences on their table saws as well. I am seeing Rack and Pinion fences on their new job site saws. So, I am going to need you to review that and then send it to me when you're done with it!
Love your videos! I run mostly Ridgid cordless tools. I was excited to add the brad nailer to my kit, but unfortunately I returned it after it had trouble burying 2” brads in some base board I was installing.
There is a great deal right now for the sander and multi-tool, if you buy the 18v Max Output 4Ah battery Starter Kit you can get either tool for free, just bought myself the multi-tool this morning with this deal. Been looking for a deal on the multi-tool since it was launched this summer after my old multi-tool started breaking down, oscillating my hand more than the blade, and this is the best one so far. Not only do you get 2 batteries vs the one in the combo kit, it's $50 less than when the combo kit was on sale about a month and a half ago on HD daily deals when it wasn't even in stock yet.
I've been a big fan of Ridgid for the same reason of the lifetime SA. The battery warrantee process is great, no complaints. I just recently used the new tool service process for the first time. I sent in my impact driver to be repaired. It was returned about 30% lighter in weight because they chose to send it back missing half of the housing. It even had a nice little card signed by someone who obviously didn't even look at what they were sending. Getting ahold of customer service absolutely sucked. I ended up having to go through the whole return process again. Ridgid never so much gave me the slightest apology or response to my inquiries.
Ridgid has across the board the best tool value. The ridgid rear handle 7-1/4 has me stumped because the flex version is one of the strongest on the market. The router is nice but flex's twisting microadjust collar is nicer than milwaukee/ridgid's adjust wheel. Flex tools (although in the top tier) are beefy/heavier though so something to keep in mind. That shirt pocket effect was so good lol
Can’t forget to mention that Ridgid Plumbing line of tools/etc for Trades is diff company, or very least a diff branch/department b/c they even have diff website and such. They also make some great plumbing tools and Pro series wet/dry vacs which are the red/black models
1:00 If you buy Ridgid from Direct Tools and register the item, you CAN get the warranty, but only if you buy a factory blemished product. If you buy the factory reconditioned, you only receive a one year warranty. For those who are into Ridgid or Ryobi, I recommend at least checking them out when you are in the market for a new tool, because you can sometimes get a brand new tool for half what it would cost at Home Depot, just because it's not pristine out of the box.
That leaf blower is a carbon copy of the Ryobi I bought a month ago. Except the green one's CFM is higher (at least on paper) and I got it for $135 with a 4aH 40V battery...
Rigid is like Ryobi and Milwaukee because they're all the same company. Ryobi is budget/diyer line, rigid is the middle of the line, and Milwaukee is their pro/prosumer line. Are they the same factory? debatable, i've seen conflicting information there, but its clear they share the same R&D department
A work light is a good thing to have when fine sanding. But I like oil finishes because I hate sanding. Oil will cover up a bit of poor sanding better than poly and lacquer finishes.
That Rigid rear handle circular saw looks real similar to the Milwaukee 2830-20 Rear Handle Circular Saw 7-1/4". Not that that is a bad thing. If Rigid had had this rear handle about a year ago I might have an orange saw instead of a red one. That barrel jig saw looks really similar to the Milwaukee M18 barrel handle jigsaw too. Again, I think that's a good thing. Though a used Milwaukee may still be cheaper than the Rigid kit (since I already have a few Milwaukee batteries)
I mainly do a lot of household and farm work. Should I invest in more rigid or Milwaukee? I bought the brushed drill set from Milwaukee on sale a while ago for 150 with 2 1.5 amp. But I’m liking rigid for the cheaper price without sacrificing durability or functionality. I do plan on going into the trades, but a heavy equipment owner/operator. I’m thinking like rigid/milwaukee m12 is my best combo. But any recommendations?
I'd probably look at the Milwaukee M18 or DeWALT 20v line just because they have a lot of the heavier duty tools like impacts, etc. that you may need for heavy equipment.
I’m a Milwaukee fanboy, sometimes to an extreme. Not everything they sell is great. But if I wasn’t on Team Red I think I’d go with Ridgid. Good, solid tools for a good price and you can’t beat the LSA.
I don’t know how I feel about the variable speed selection on the OMT, I prefer a trigger actuated variable speed, the harder I pull the trigger, the faster the blade moves, more control on the fly in my opinion
My question is I'm on a milwaukee platform and is it worh start changing over to ridged and are they as durable and powerful as the milwaukee even though they are a little cheaper.
Sorry I can’t get back into ridgid after they abandoned too many cordless lines for me. First I got the 12v stuff and they stopped developing for that platform. Then I got some of the octane stuff and they gave up on that too. That move by them really rubbed me the wrong way. I’ve also had bad experiences with the lifetime service agreement. The shop vacs and plumbing hand tools I’ll stick with but “that’s a no from me dog” on the cordless tools.
I bought a Ridgid 24V Hammer Drill quite a few years ago now. I paid $500 for the drill !! but it was supposed to have a Lifetime warranty on the batteries. But when my batteries died after a year or two of use, not only did they not warranty it, they didn't even have batteries to sell me. I spent so much time talking to people, what a waste of time. The drill was a beast when it worked, too bad it didn't last long. That was a huge loss and left a bitter taste.
I want the rigid rivet gun it's better than Milwaukee's handheld one but it's AEG in Australia they don't have one in the USA yet and I do not look forward to the day my half-in octane impact gun finally bites the dust and I get something that's weaker cuz I don't think they replace an octane tool with an octane they go with the next model
I've had horrible Lifetime Warranty issues from Ridgid. Once, I registered my purchase, but they said I didn't register for the lifetime warranty. I was dumbfounded as I asked them, why would I register the tool if I didn't want the warranty? They refused to honor it. Another time, they said I had to pay for the warranty repair, but then they'd refund me. They did refund me a month later, but I have never experienced this with another manufacturer. I've been looking at their R4251 miter saw, but there are numerous special parts to it, and I just don't know if I trust their warranty and service.
731 Woodworks.. I like the idea of the Lifetime Service Agreement. Do you have to keep the receipt though? Receipts only stay legible for so long. I have had problems with Ryobi and Flex. If Ridgid stands behind it I might switch over. I used Ridgid on the job years ago and they were great. I've since started using Ryobi (again), Flex and Milwaukee. Haven't had any problems with Milwaukee yet. I have other woodworking brands too like WEN, SKIL, Craftsman, VEVOR, etc. Oh yeah it's nice to see someone who is a woodworker and actually uses the tools he shows instead of people just showing how fast a drill or impact driver will screw in screws and lags. Those tests are useless because it's not real world use and a second or two difference doesn't really mater. Most people only screw in a couple at a time not one after another all day.
@@davidcorliss Not with Ryobi or Flex. I found that out the hard way. If you do not have the receipt they go by the serial number. In which case I purchased batteries for both brands and one (Flex) was leaking and the two from Ryobi would not charge. The one leaking I only had for maybe a year and the other two batteries only like 5 months. According to serial numbers they were almost out of the warranty period when I purchased them. So not having a receipt means no replacement. Even though one of them was registered for their lifetime warranty and the other two was registered for their three year warranty. So I guess the store let them sit on the shelf long enough for the warranty to end or the manufacturer sent them to the store knowing the warranty period was almost ended. Makes no sense why they let you register the item without having a receipt and you enter the date of purchase but it's still not good enough.
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I've been using Ridgid tools since 2006. I have no reason to ever switch. They're excellent tools, affordable, and they do everything I need. I definitely need to go shopping now...
I worked at Home Depot when Rigid came in. Was a fan ever since.
“I said, Country Breakfast….Sometimes I call myself Country Breakfast.”
😂😂😂😂 that’s the best thing I’ve heard all week.
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Yes 😂😂😂 Love ya Matt 😊
I've been out of the woodworking business for many years, but you used to be able to buy down cutting jig saw blades, which leaves the good edge on the top surface which is probably what is wanted most of the time. We used to use them for sink cutouts for example.
As I recall a down cutting blade is forcing the tool down onto the surface as it cuts rather than pulling it away like an up-cutting blade, which always seemed to make sense to me in terms of ease of use and user fatigue.
I haven't seen them for sale recently, but it's not like I've done an exhaustive search either.
I've been using Ridgid for about a year. Everything is incredible. Love the router and am so happy with the new sander.
Worked at HD for years. Like many got hooked on Rigid cuz lifetime warrenty. Never had an issue and very happy with them
I have a bunch of rigid tools for my home and shop and I absolutely love my rigid tools. I don't like the handheld bandsaw the best because the blade is constantly riding off track and slips out of the tool but that may just be an adjustment away from working flawlessly I just haven't taken the time to check it. I use DeWalt for my professional trade of HVAC but my home tools are a mix of rigid and a sprinkle of Ryobi tools and I love both platforms for what I do at home. Glad to see rigid coming out with new tools!
When I first started as a diesel tech I went into home Depot with $800 to buy a 1/2-in Milwaukee and any other Milwaukee's I could afford an old lady working at home Depot saw my car asked what I was doing explained I'm buying tools for my first job as a diesel technician and she pointed me that erection of rigid and I ended up walking out with five or six tools instead of just two and never looked back rigid for the win
Erection huh?😂😂
Almost all my cordless tools are Ridgid. Hard to beat at the price point and warranty. I do have the Milwaukee Track Saw and some of their M12 tools for use with work because of size, but the home shop is almost all Ridgid at this point.
Great video as always Matt i’ve bought a couple of rigid tools after watching your reviews the rigid track saw and a rigid impact gun now and both are amazing tools. Thanks for sharing
Matt, I always appreciate your reviews, but this one was taken up a notch; very well done. I've been on the Ridgid line for decades, & I have been waiting for a good review on their new router & multi-tool. This was that! I love the input on the light & the new batteries too. I've used the LSA & had zero problems with it. Peace!
Thanks, glad you liked it!
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Thanks. It's an amazing watch, one of my favorites.
Thanks for the info on the pin nailer- I'm onboard. I had no clue about the LSA. 👍
Glad it helped!
I love my Ridgids, and add to my line up all the time
The old multi-tool had a bad on off switch, mine failed and they gave me this new one with the electronic switch I like it.
My first serious (Ithought at the time) drill and impact driver when I first started my remodel/handyman business back in '09. I'm still using both today. Although... I just bought the same combo recently but brushless and more compact. I love 'em! I might have to get that work light.. thanks Matt
Thanks 731 for the video. Been waiting for this since it came out. Keep up the good work!!
The service plan sounds nice. I had to send my Bosch Random Oribital Sander back, cause it was just past the 90 day return at Lowes. They've had it for over a month now with no ETA on when it'll be fixed. Everytime I contact them, they say they are waiting for parts to fix it. I have 2 projects sitting around waiting on being sanded.
Solid info video bro. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
Appreciate it! Glad you liked it!
I was a RIGID fanboy but when I had to rebuild I went with SKIL for two reasons. First price, RIGID just cost more, I got better deals with SKIL and I was on a budget, still am. Also I loved LSA but I no longer have a service center within 90 miles of me. I heard can ship them but again cost $$ where as before I could just drop them 20 miles from my house. The RIGID router is on my list as I loved the old one both corded and cordless. I picked up two budget corded trim routers and they work but some things about those RIGID one's I just liked better except the switch.. which RIGID fixed in this latest model!!
Another great video and I may one day be back in the RIGID line but for now SKIL is working out for me. I have two RIGID batteries just no tools, so it makes sense to jump back in one day soon.
Do you know if the shipping to LSA is free or do I pay shipping to them, they fix or replace tool and ship it back on their dime? I'm sure I can look into this as well but curious if you had looked at how that worked at all. This would be the kicker to get me back into RIGID probably.
There is no cost to using Ridgid's LSA to get a tool repaired. You notify Ridgid that your tool needs repair and they send you a shipping label by email. Just box the tool up and drop it off at a FedEx service center. (Most Walgreens have a FedEx office inside the store.) Within two weeks, your newly repaired tool should arrive at your door. Ridgid pays the shipping both ways.
@@DKWalser Thanks.... well as funds come about I'll probably jump back into RIGID. The SKIL tools are doing well also just RIGID has some offerings that SKIL doesn't, like cordles router!
Looks like Ridgid finally updated the fences on their table saws as well. I am seeing Rack and Pinion fences on their new job site saws. So, I am going to need you to review that and then send it to me when you're done with it!
Love your videos! I run mostly Ridgid cordless tools. I was excited to add the brad nailer to my kit, but unfortunately I returned it after it had trouble burying 2” brads in some base board I was installing.
That's a shame. It's tough when you get a bad tool, even from a great brand.
There is a great deal right now for the sander and multi-tool, if you buy the 18v Max Output 4Ah battery Starter Kit you can get either tool for free, just bought myself the multi-tool this morning with this deal.
Been looking for a deal on the multi-tool since it was launched this summer after my old multi-tool started breaking down, oscillating my hand more than the blade, and this is the best one so far. Not only do you get 2 batteries vs the one in the combo kit, it's $50 less than when the combo kit was on sale about a month and a half ago on HD daily deals when it wasn't even in stock yet.
The router edge guide, and the vacuum adapter also fit the Roybi palm router as well.
I've been a big fan of Ridgid for the same reason of the lifetime SA. The battery warrantee process is great, no complaints. I just recently used the new tool service process for the first time. I sent in my impact driver to be repaired. It was returned about 30% lighter in weight because they chose to send it back missing half of the housing. It even had a nice little card signed by someone who obviously didn't even look at what they were sending. Getting ahold of customer service absolutely sucked. I ended up having to go through the whole return process again. Ridgid never so much gave me the slightest apology or response to my inquiries.
Ridgid has across the board the best tool value. The ridgid rear handle 7-1/4 has me stumped because the flex version is one of the strongest on the market. The router is nice but flex's twisting microadjust collar is nicer than milwaukee/ridgid's adjust wheel. Flex tools (although in the top tier) are beefy/heavier though so something to keep in mind. That shirt pocket effect was so good lol
Oh thanks Matt more tools I have to buy just bought the Laguna air filter and Laguna dust collector
I understand that struggle. But you are the best tool buyer in the world, so you can’t go wrong! 🤣
Can’t forget to mention that Ridgid Plumbing line of tools/etc for Trades is diff company, or very least a diff branch/department b/c they even have diff website and such. They also make some great plumbing tools and Pro series wet/dry vacs which are the red/black models
1:00 If you buy Ridgid from Direct Tools and register the item, you CAN get the warranty, but only if you buy a factory blemished product. If you buy the factory reconditioned, you only receive a one year warranty. For those who are into Ridgid or Ryobi, I recommend at least checking them out when you are in the market for a new tool, because you can sometimes get a brand new tool for half what it would cost at Home Depot, just because it's not pristine out of the box.
FYI the LSA only covers the newer versions of batteries, older batteries that you already have are not likely covered
That leaf blower is a carbon copy of the Ryobi I bought a month ago. Except the green one's CFM is higher (at least on paper) and I got it for $135 with a 4aH 40V battery...
Rigid is like Ryobi and Milwaukee because they're all the same company. Ryobi is budget/diyer line, rigid is the middle of the line, and Milwaukee is their pro/prosumer line. Are they the same factory? debatable, i've seen conflicting information there, but its clear they share the same R&D department
A work light is a good thing to have when fine sanding. But I like oil finishes because I hate sanding. Oil will cover up a bit of poor sanding better than poly and lacquer finishes.
Direct Tools is the TTI / Ridgid outlet. You get the same warranty on the blemished Ridgid Tools and save $$$.
That Rigid rear handle circular saw looks real similar to the Milwaukee 2830-20 Rear Handle Circular Saw 7-1/4". Not that that is a bad thing. If Rigid had had this rear handle about a year ago I might have an orange saw instead of a red one.
That barrel jig saw looks really similar to the Milwaukee M18 barrel handle jigsaw too. Again, I think that's a good thing. Though a used Milwaukee may still be cheaper than the Rigid kit (since I already have a few Milwaukee batteries)
I mainly do a lot of household and farm work. Should I invest in more rigid or Milwaukee? I bought the brushed drill set from Milwaukee on sale a while ago for 150 with 2 1.5 amp. But I’m liking rigid for the cheaper price without sacrificing durability or functionality. I do plan on going into the trades, but a heavy equipment owner/operator. I’m thinking like rigid/milwaukee m12 is my best combo. But any recommendations?
I'd probably look at the Milwaukee M18 or DeWALT 20v line just because they have a lot of the heavier duty tools like impacts, etc. that you may need for heavy equipment.
Makita has the same pin/lever feature on its multi tool, although it isn't magnetitic
I’m a Milwaukee fanboy, sometimes to an extreme. Not everything they sell is great. But if I wasn’t on Team Red I think I’d go with Ridgid. Good, solid tools for a good price and you can’t beat the LSA.
I don’t know how I feel about the variable speed selection on the OMT, I prefer a trigger actuated variable speed, the harder I pull the trigger, the faster the blade moves, more control on the fly in my opinion
The pin nailer and rear handle saw are almost identical designs to the Milwaukee version. If they’re cheaper, that’s a lot better for the end user.
My question is I'm on a milwaukee platform and is it worh start changing over to ridged and are they as durable and powerful as the milwaukee even though they are a little cheaper.
Factory Tools Direct is the other authorized outlet. But in both FTD and HD the Ridgid shelf space has been shrinking.
Pretty sure that Rigid is a worm drive saw. Looks identical to the Dewalt DCS577
I'm using 12 volt batteries from 2013!
You call yourself Country Breakfast? You can’t just breeze over that lol
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I have the light and 23 gauge pin nailer. The light is good. You are spot on for 23 gauge pin nailer is for lighter stock.
Glad to hear you're enjoying them!
Sorry I can’t get back into ridgid after they abandoned too many cordless lines for me. First I got the 12v stuff and they stopped developing for that platform. Then I got some of the octane stuff and they gave up on that too. That move by them really rubbed me the wrong way. I’ve also had bad experiences with the lifetime service agreement. The shop vacs and plumbing hand tools I’ll stick with but “that’s a no from me dog” on the cordless tools.
I bought a Ridgid 24V Hammer Drill quite a few years ago now. I paid $500 for the drill !! but it was supposed to have a Lifetime warranty on the batteries. But when my batteries died after a year or two of use, not only did they not warranty it, they didn't even have batteries to sell me. I spent so much time talking to people, what a waste of time. The drill was a beast when it worked, too bad it didn't last long. That was a huge loss and left a bitter taste.
Oh, and I had the 24V Ridgid Sawzall which I could no longer use as well. I still have both tools, but they're useless without batteries :(
What about the 12 volt tools? When they die what is home depot doing as ridgid no longer makes them?
I want the rigid rivet gun it's better than Milwaukee's handheld one but it's AEG in Australia they don't have one in the USA yet and I do not look forward to the day my half-in octane impact gun finally bites the dust and I get something that's weaker cuz I don't think they replace an octane tool with an octane they go with the next model
I've had horrible Lifetime Warranty issues from Ridgid. Once, I registered my purchase, but they said I didn't register for the lifetime warranty. I was dumbfounded as I asked them, why would I register the tool if I didn't want the warranty? They refused to honor it.
Another time, they said I had to pay for the warranty repair, but then they'd refund me. They did refund me a month later, but I have never experienced this with another manufacturer.
I've been looking at their R4251 miter saw, but there are numerous special parts to it, and I just don't know if I trust their warranty and service.
I do not like Home Depot. But I’m sure Rigid makes decent products.
It’s unfair that the us has the ridgid sander gen 2 but Canada doesn’t I wish that Home Depot had everything like the us
This video just feels like a big ad. Thumbs down.
I subscribed to this channel because I thought it was woodworking projects, not just new tools
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731 Woodworks.. I like the idea of the Lifetime Service Agreement. Do you have to keep the receipt though? Receipts only stay legible for so long. I have had problems with Ryobi and Flex. If Ridgid stands behind it I might switch over. I used Ridgid on the job years ago and they were great. I've since started using Ryobi (again), Flex and Milwaukee. Haven't had any problems with Milwaukee yet. I have other woodworking brands too like WEN, SKIL, Craftsman, VEVOR, etc.
Oh yeah it's nice to see someone who is a woodworker and actually uses the tools he shows instead of people just showing how fast a drill or impact driver will screw in screws and lags. Those tests are useless because it's not real world use and a second or two difference doesn't really mater. Most people only screw in a couple at a time not one after another all day.
You have to register the tool within 90 days of purchase but having the receipt won't hurt
No need to keep the receipt. Just register them within 90 days as David was saying. Easy to do!
@@davidcorliss Not with Ryobi or Flex. I found that out the hard way. If you do not have the receipt they go by the serial number. In which case I purchased batteries for both brands and one (Flex) was leaking and the two from Ryobi would not charge. The one leaking I only had for maybe a year and the other two batteries only like 5 months. According to serial numbers they were almost out of the warranty period when I purchased them. So not having a receipt means no replacement. Even though one of them was registered for their lifetime warranty and the other two was registered for their three year warranty. So I guess the store let them sit on the shelf long enough for the warranty to end or the manufacturer sent them to the store knowing the warranty period was almost ended. Makes no sense why they let you register the item without having a receipt and you enter the date of purchase but it's still not good enough.
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