PRO on a Budget! RIDGID 18V Brushless Track Saw Review [R48630]

[@731Woodworks]

I was impressed with it for the price / performance. Good value saw for sure.

[@txvet7738]

It’s the small step down from its bigger brother Milwaukee track saw…lol! Did enjoy the reviews of them!

[@Shoptoolreviews]

I watched your video. I very much agree with you that the RIDGID is so much better than the RYOBI.

[@riba2233]

Wrong, it is horrible for the price since you can get saws like Makita for similar money, which don't require special tracks but ride on standard ones.

[@masterkilla77]

Thx for all the details in your review it is the best review on this saw imo

[@masterkilla77]

My only hope was to see the 8ah 21700 cells battery on the hard wood vs another ridgid battery

[@tavarisjones551]

thanks for the news on the Milwaukee clamps working w/ridgid track. I'm not too fond of the little clamp that came with the ridgid and you need more than just the 1 clamp.

[@stevencuellarart9495]

Very good review, lots of details with this track saw. I’m in the fence whether to buy this one or Milwaukee track saw.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

If you're looking for features and top-notch performance, there's no comparison, the Milwaukee is better. If you're a RIDGID fan and budget is an issue, then buy the RIDGID. Thanks for watching.

[@ForPremium-zn3jr]

I like everything I see so far, with the exception of the Allan key Arbor, not a big deal but it could be an alan with a 5/8.

[@gateslattes4686]

Great saw, u should be making 2 passes on 2 inch wood Thanks for the video

[@louisd95714]

This appears to be a very well made saw, but I am thinking it might face fierce competition between the Milwaukee at the same price, and the Makita for a little more cash.

[@brucehansen7949]

Milwaukee is almost double the price

[@rafournet]

Thanks for the review...I confirm the stock Ridgid blades are not good

[@bj231bj]

I like a lot how you organize all your tools on the back of the video. May you provide the link to buy those black panels ? Thanks in advance!!!

[@Shoptoolreviews]

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[@brysonstewart6616]

What about the 8Ah ?

[@Modine.]

When would anyone need to make a -1° cut? What is that feature good for?

[@jacquesdespadas]

Drywall is never flat and drywall corners are never square. It’s helpful to be able to undercut an edge, either to have less material to sand when installing a countertop, or to make two panels meet properly at a corner. The latter is probably not particularly likely to come up often in residential construction, but is common in commercial work.

[@Modine.]

@@jacquesdespadas As a diesel tech, didn't know. Thank you for that. 👍

[@mattek519]

Wonder if the 8ah battery would breeze through the purple heart

[@Shoptoolreviews]

I don't think that would make a difference. It wasn't due to voltage drop. It was over-amping and overheated the battery, due to it having a hard time eating through the wood. Therefore, we think a better blade would make all things better.

[@jacquesdespadas]

The tool is only going to draw so much power. The battery’s Ah rating only changes the run time.

[@Sponchbapvanapants]

You're right about the ah rating, but the 8ah battery has 21700 cells ​so it should be able to pull higher continuous amps before overheating. @@jacquesdespadas

[@davidketterer5519]

Was the cut in the purple heart square?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

It was very square; however, that wouldn't have been a fair test anyway, because the top surface had not been flattened yet. Thanks for watching.

[@bj231bj]

Awesome detail video !! I just subscribed! What do you thing about the Dewalt Track Saw 60V MODEL: DCS520ST1 vs this new Ridgid 18V?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

We have not reviewed the DeWalt 60V track saw yet.

[@bj231bj]

Ohh Thanks for reply back !!

[@ForPremium-zn3jr]

Definitely worth putting a diablo blade on there.

[@pinnacleservices6671]

At $399 bare tool; that is the same cost as the Milwaukee track saw

[@costavong6018]

you need to try and compare what you need the red has full power with higher rpm, it cuts faster and have cleaner cut

[@riba2233]

Also makita which doesn't need special track like this ridgid epic failure

[@is5032]

HiKOKI/Metabo HPT is coming to the party too with a very interesting looking option too.

[@masterkilla77]

I got for $369 with a 6ah and 4ah special buy, a good deal imo

[@riba2233]

@@is5032 I have seen reviews, it is nothing special. Makita/Milwaukee are better

[@chrismiller6095]

How is it on a budget you can get a Makita for the same price