Thinking about buying red---worth it?

I just wanted to add to some of my other posts.

Buying into Red does not mean that I abandon Orange--certainly not completely.  In fact, there are a handful of Orange tools that Orange does very well, better even than Red.

Probably the best example would be my flashlight/blinder.  That is one of the most-used orange tools that I use.  It is just incredibly bright and I see no alternative in Red without paying a fortune.

I also use a little USB connector that slides on top of the battery, and I use that every day.  I don't know how that one could be improved.  And there are a couple other odds and ends that work just fine in Orange.

But I like the vast array of tools that are available in Red so that is a real draw for me.



Eric

I had not heard of a oil impulse driver.
Now I'm interested!
The lower vibration would be good for these old hands of mine.
The lower noise would be good letting me work later in the night and earlier in the mornings.

To me an oscillating saw is more akin to a angle grinder than it is a substitute for a sawzall.
It's about precision cuts and grinding/sanding.
A sawzall is more akin to a chainsaw.
It's about deconstruction and dismantling.

I can make fine clean cuts with a sawzall, with the right blade, enough time and some difficulty.
I have not found an oscillating saw/blade  that can cut down a tree, but I'm open to the possibility!

William,

I actually have an oil impulse driver from the Ridgid line.  It was called the Stealth Force, though that was a touch misleading.  It was quieter than a typical impact driver, but that's not hard to do.  That oil impulse driver delivers some seriously strong torque.  While the peak torque is not as high, the average torque is much, much higher.

For reasons I never understood, Ridgid did not produce or sell the Stealth Force for very long and I was only able to acquire one from eBay.  Its a good driver, but it is a bit big.

But take a look at the Milwaukee version HERE:

https://www.northerntool.com/products/milwaukee-m18-fuel-surge-18v-lithium-ion-brushless-cordless-1-4-hex-hydraulic-driver-model-2761-20-6706910?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Power%20Tools%20%3E%20Impact%20Tools%20%2B%20Accessories%20%3E%20Impact%20Drivers&utm_campaign=Milwaukee&utm_content=6706910&ogmap=SHP|PLA|GOOG|STND|c|SITEWIDE|OOT|PowerTools|{adgroup}||168639116|8715915356&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=168639116&gbraid=0AAAAADpPfbM7xVODxqFL89qQn_jngWWHo&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImtbk7uLjkgMVvlN_AB03YyHREAQYAiABEgIHmvD_BwE

I like that compact size for the size alone!



Eric

Just remember, you're not buying a tool, you're getting married to a battery.  Milwaukee is my fav, I have a LOT of them.