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Ridgid 18V Drywall Cut-Out Tool Kit w/ 2Ah Battery & Charger

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Home Depot has Ridgid 18V Drywall Cut-Out Tool Kit w/ 2Ah Battery & Charger (R84730KSBN) on sale for $79. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Rokket for finding this deal.

Kit Includes:
  • 1x 18V Drywall Cut-Out Tool (R84730)
  • 2x Drywall Bits
    • 1/8" Collet
    • 1/4" Collet
  • 1x Belt Hook
  • 1x R87002 18V 2Ah Battery
  • 1x R86093 18V Charger
  • Operator's Manual
Features:
  • Drywall Cut-Out Tool:
    • 28,000 RPM's for fast cutting
    • Tool-free depth adjustment
    • Ergonomic switch location
    • Interchangeable 1/8 in. and 1/4 in. collet
    • On-board collet wrench for quick bit changes
    • LED light to illuminate workspace
  • Battery:
    • Up to 2X more runtime and has 2X longer life compared to standard lithium-ion batteries
  • Charger:
    • 18V Charger compatible with all RIDGID 18V Batteries

Editor's Notes

Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • About this Store:
    • You can view Home Depot's Return Policy here.
  • Additional Information:
    • Covered by RIDGID's Lifetime Service Agreement with registration within 90 days of purchase
    • This offer matches our front page deal from November 2024 and is priced $128 less (62% savings) than the list price of $207.
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars at Home Depot based on over 480 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Written by Rokket | Staff
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Home Depot has Ridgid 18V Drywall Cut-Out Tool Kit w/ 2Ah Battery & Charger (R84730KSBN) on sale for $79. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Rokket for finding this deal.

Kit Includes:
  • 1x 18V Drywall Cut-Out Tool (R84730)
  • 2x Drywall Bits
    • 1/8" Collet
    • 1/4" Collet
  • 1x Belt Hook
  • 1x R87002 18V 2Ah Battery
  • 1x R86093 18V Charger
  • Operator's Manual
Features:
  • Drywall Cut-Out Tool:
    • 28,000 RPM's for fast cutting
    • Tool-free depth adjustment
    • Ergonomic switch location
    • Interchangeable 1/8 in. and 1/4 in. collet
    • On-board collet wrench for quick bit changes
    • LED light to illuminate workspace
  • Battery:
    • Up to 2X more runtime and has 2X longer life compared to standard lithium-ion batteries
  • Charger:
    • 18V Charger compatible with all RIDGID 18V Batteries

Editor's Notes

Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • About this Store:
    • You can view Home Depot's Return Policy here.
  • Additional Information:
    • Covered by RIDGID's Lifetime Service Agreement with registration within 90 days of purchase
    • This offer matches our front page deal from November 2024 and is priced $128 less (62% savings) than the list price of $207.
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars at Home Depot based on over 480 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Written by Rokket | Staff

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Don't get this tool for new holes in old drywall. Do get this tool for new construction and hanging new sheets directly over electrical boxes, window openings, etc.

You plunge the tip in and then, instead of freehanding it, you follow around the edge of the box with the special drywall bit, resulting in a perfectly fit hole with practically no measuring. It is quick and fast and so much better than the old measure and cut before hanging method. Sure, it makes a mess, but this is already a construction site and nothing a vacuum can't fix. And yeah, it's noisy, but again, this is a construction site, so wear some muffs.

But if you want to a put a new outlet in your old pre-existing living room, then by all means skip this tool and use a knife, saw, or oscillating tool. That's not what this tool is really intended for.

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This sale price matches last month's Frontpage deal.
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I have the ryobi version of this tool and while it works great it is VERY dusty cutting drywall. I will probably revert back to handsaw when cutting in inhabited space..
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Seems like the handsaw is the faster option if you're cutting straight lines. This tools will come in handy for tight curves
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I find these setups MUCH more difficult to use than just using a cordless oscillating multitool (eg https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/2836-20) which has a number of other uses as well. The bits on the kit I used seemed to dull extraordinarily fast, and I was challenged to cut a good line even with the use of a straight edge. After cutting a few janky opening ls for outlet boxes I went out and got a multi and threw the kit in a drawer, was immediately cutting better holes WITHOUT a guide (since the multitool blade itself is straight). Obvs, you need to be a lot more careful with the multitool since it makes it much easier to cut through fun stuff like electrical, plumbing etc — but with a little simple judgement it's not that hard.

I imagine if you're a drywall pro there's probably a good application for these, but I wasn't able to find it .
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These will follow framing, making it super fast to hang a sheet and then zip off the overhang. Oscillating tools can almost do that, but will want to bite into the framing if you try the same.

Oddly enough, I really like these with a wood bit; as a jigsaw/router replacement. (For cutting, not routing!) Once you get the hang of it, it's a lot cleaner cut than a jigsaw, and less waste and sawdust than a router for intricate cuts, especially circles and rounding corners with a template.

But yes - this is not the tool for straight lines! (Aside from following framing.)
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Don't get this tool for new holes in old drywall. Do get this tool for new construction and hanging new sheets directly over electrical boxes, window openings, etc.

You plunge the tip in and then, instead of freehanding it, you follow around the edge of the box with the special drywall bit, resulting in a perfectly fit hole with practically no measuring. It is quick and fast and so much better than the old measure and cut before hanging method. Sure, it makes a mess, but this is already a construction site and nothing a vacuum can't fix. And yeah, it's noisy, but again, this is a construction site, so wear some muffs.

But if you want to a put a new outlet in your old pre-existing living room, then by all means skip this tool and use a knife, saw, or oscillating tool. That's not what this tool is really intended for.
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Quote from SKV4m :
Seems like the handsaw is the faster option if you're cutting straight lines. This tools will come in handy for tight curves
This is not used to cut straight lines. It's used to cut out unique profiles like an electrical box. Most homeowners don't need this tool. It's for new construction.

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Quote from chuck4rooke :
This is not used to cut straight lines. It's used to cut out unique profiles like an electrical box. Most homeowners don't need this tool. It's for new construction.
Good to know I'll never need it. No fomo. Thanks.
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Quote from FeistyFriction3432 :
I have the ryobi version of this tool and while it works great it is VERY dusty cutting drywall. I will probably revert back to handsaw when cutting in inhabited space..
Yeah I use a box cutter with a fresh blade. It takes awhile but no mess and easy to do a straight line.
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Pros: Faster than handsaw, easier to plunge cut
Cons: Noisy, requires battery, more dust (due to vibration), can do straight lines but requires practice
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I want to like this product. But right now, I have a corded and cordless oscillating tools that do the job with no issues and can't see this being needed. It's effectively a Dremel anyways.. no?
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Quote from ragaskar :
I find these setups MUCH more difficult to use than just using a cordless oscillating multitool (eg https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/2836-20) which has a number of other uses as well. The bits on the kit I used seemed to dull extraordinarily fast, and I was challenged to cut a good line even with the use of a straight edge. After cutting a few janky opening ls for outlet boxes I went out and got a multi and threw the kit in a drawer, was immediately cutting better holes WITHOUT a guide (since the multitool blade itself is straight). Obvs, you need to be a lot more careful with the multitool since it makes it much easier to cut through fun stuff like electrical, plumbing etc — but with a little simple judgement it's not that hard.

I imagine if you're a drywall pro there's probably a good application for these, but I wasn't able to find it .
Almost exactly my experience. I've got a long wall full of oversized wall plates because of this.
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I much prefer an oscillating multi tool than this tool that can only be used for drywall. Anyone who owns a multitool knows you can use it for wood, metal, plastic and whatever else. It's super flexible, much more than this tool, which will sit in your toolbox for decades until you die.
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Quote from jeff34270 :
Don't get this tool for new holes in old drywall. Do get this tool for new construction and hanging new sheets directly over electrical boxes, window openings, etc.

You plunge the tip in and then, instead of freehanding it, you follow around the edge of the box with the special drywall bit, resulting in a perfectly fit hole with practically no measuring. It is quick and fast and so much better than the old measure and cut before hanging method. Sure, it makes a mess, but this is already a construction site and nothing a vacuum can't fix. And yeah, it's noisy, but again, this is a construction site, so wear some muffs.

But if you want to a put a new outlet in your old pre-existing living room, then by all means skip this tool and use a knife, saw, or oscillating tool. That's not what this tool is really intended for.
Thank you for the explanation! That makes a lot of sense, I see where I went wrong.

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Quote from MuddledBox :
I much prefer an oscillating multi tool than this tool that can only be used for drywall. Anyone who owns a multitool knows you can use it for wood, metal, plastic and whatever else. It's super flexible, much more than this tool, which will sit in your toolbox for decades until you die.
These rotozip tools are good for a lot more than drywall - don't let the Home Depot title fool you. With the right blade, these can easily cut wood, mdf, plastic etc. I find myself grabbing this instead of my jigsaw quite a bit. Sure - it will plow through drywall like butter, but it devours wood, no doubt about it.

That said - it's a very different animal than an oscillating tool. The oscillating can only do straight-ish lines, while these can cut any curves you can imagine.
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