#RIDGID IMPACT DRIVER#
Ridgid 18V Brushless Impact Driver Design Notes Size and WeightĪs I mentioned earlier, these tools are very similar in design but there are some subtle improvements. At face value, this isn’t a huge difference but over the course of time, seconds add up. The Ridgid R862311 averaged 11 seconds while the updated R862312 needed just 10 seconds. We find out the average time it takes an impact driver to fully drive an 8-inch RSS screw flush into stacked OSB subfloor. Speed Modeįor a real-world comparison, we ran our GRK Fastener RSS speed test. Similar to the previous model, this impact driver has three standard speed modes and now includes an additional Self-Tapping assist mode. Additionally, it generates 2,400 in-lbs of torque for demanding applications. It has a top speed of 3,400 RPMs and an impact rate of 4,300 IPM. Both feature brushless motors but this latest model is a bit faster and more powerful.
Side by side, the Ridgid R862311 and R862312 share a few similarities but under the hood, there are some definite improvements. I found very quickly that I could easily adjust the amount of pressure to engage the amount of power I wanted delivered.Check out how this model did head-to-head against Kobalt’s XTR! Ridgid 18V Brushless Impact Driver Performance What seemed a little bulky and awkward for a 12V driver in my hand suddenly felt natural because of the way the tool interacts with the fastener. Once under load, I realized how intuitive the design is. With the battery charged, I got out some plywood and 3″ drywall screws to plug away with. Included in Kit: 1.5 amp hour battery, charger.Ridgid 12V Palm Impact Screwdriver Specifications All I needed was to experience how it feels under load. The more I held on to the driver, the more the design began to make sense. Ridgid’s Hex Grip overmolding is in place to help with grip. Ejection is spring loaded so that retrieving your bit is also one-handed. One-handed bit loading locks the bit in place without having to pull the collet forward. The Palm Impact shares Ridgid’s excellent 1/4″ collet. It features pressure sensitive variable speed that is engaged by simply applying force to the fastener. You can’t help but notice the lack of a trigger on this tool. It’s positioned perfectly for easy thumb access. Around the side is a button to turn on the LED light. On the top, the Ridgid 12V Palm Impact Screwdriver has a simple forward and reverse switch with locking in the center between them. At first glance, the physical design looks awkward to hold. I set the included 1.5 amp hour battery to charging and got to work figuring out how this tool works. My curiosity was satisfied as I laid eyes on a very strange design indeed. I could hardly wait to open up the box when I got it to the shop. When you need to get into that tight space, Ridgid’s Palm Impact Screwdriver will take you where no other model can.Ĭheck out our best impact driver review for even more great info. You can see the way they put a lot of effort into keeping the footprint small and the weight down. Value: $79 kit with a 1.5 Ah battery (3rd place)īefore we or anyone else hammers Ridgid for their speed and torque ratings, realize that their Palm Impact is designed to drive small screws in awkward spaces.Feature Set: Highlighted by a pressure-sensitive drive (5th place).Footprint: 4.2″ head length, 5.0″ height (1st place).
Weight: 1.5 lbs bare, 1.9 lbs with 1.5 Ah battery (1st place).Decibels Under Load: 94 dB(A) (1st place).Nut-Busting Torque: 240 in-lbs (9th place).Fastening Torque: 161 in-lbs (9th place).Ridgid Palm Impact Screwdriver Shootout Results
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