🔧 Ridgid Compact Cordless Lithium-Ion Driver Review

I love Ridgid tools and have several of these drills. This one works fine; but I like the light. But the chuck cannot clamp the round drill or screwdriver bit. I had to use pliers to get it tight enough so the bit wouldn't slip out. I suspect that's probably bad for the patron. Btw I bought two (2) of these and both have the same problem

I have some 18v batteries for my Reno home project so I bought a drill (only wanted a drill as I already have batteries). I like the ratcheting mechanism. So far it's reliable, although others say their attempts have failed. I drill wood, concrete and metal with this bit and it does it all. The small LED on the front is also useful in the dark. For $50, I'm happy with this solid little workhorse.

This was my third hard drill. The first was a kit containing this variable speed drill, batteries/charger and impact drill. The drill's ratchet chuck failed and I couldn't turn it to loosen the drill. I bought this "drill only" replacement and after only a year of light home use it failed like the first one. This purchase will be my second "drill only" purchase. I'd like a tool that lasts a long time, but I've even tried Dewalt and it failed the same way.