RIDGID introduces the 18-Volt Drywall Cut-Out Tool. With a no load speed of 28,000 RPM, the Drywall Cut-Out Tool provides a fast, clean cut in a compact size. The depth guide drops below the collet for maximum depth of cut with the guide attached. The depth guide also functions as the collet wrench, making bit changes quick and convenient. The point-of-cut switch allows for total control of the tool when cutting. The ability to cut drywall, plywood, cement board and laminate adds versatility. Backed by the RIDGID Lifetime Service Agreement, the 18-Volt Drywall Cut-Out Tool includes two drywall bits, a 1/8 in. and 1/4 in. collet, a belt hook and an operator’s manual. Battery and charger sold separately.
- 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
- 100% Compatible: Works with all RIDGID 18-Volt Batteries, Tools and Chargers
- Lifetime Service Agreement with registration within 90 days of purchase
- Includes: (1) R84730 18-Volt Drywall Cut-Out Tool, (2) Drywall Bits, 1/8 in. Collet, 1/4 in. Collet, Belt Hook and operator’s manual
- Battery and charger sold separately
- RIDGID: Powerful. Durable. Professional.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Alivia Howell (verified owner) –
Light weight. Uses all of my 18 volt Ridgid batteries. I like the quick depth adjustment feature. Came with a couple of bits to get started right out of the box.
Maxine Brakus (verified owner) –
The dry wall cut out tools is easy use and a great value
Sheila Bosco (verified owner) –
Works perfectly. Nice addition to my collection of Rigid tools.
Vernon Grady (verified owner) –
First, with their ‘guaranteed for life’ program [but be careful, it’s getting tougher to register a product], Ridgid has to be considered a viable competitor to “Big Red” [whose ‘mail-in-service’, I think, is now ‘best-in-class’].My history with many of their tools … at least 18 over the past seven years … has been good.Okay, this product.What I like is the interchangeable collets [1/8 and 1/4″] … with its high rpm, you might consider alternative uses vis-a-vis Dremel and flush-trim router bits! And there’s no ‘right side up’ with those collets.The wrench and foot are one in the same. Good job.The pencil point light is adequate.What I don’t like … it’s heavy and, with an arthritic medium-large hand, I find it hard to grasp and hold at 8.5″ circumference,;a 1/4″ would have made a big difference.
Octavia McKenzie (verified owner) –
Nice and easy to use. Wrench on board is nice feature to not loose it.
Cindy Koelpin (verified owner) –
Very lite and durable feels perfect in the hand.
Gerda Oberbrunner (verified owner) –
made the installation of drywall a lot easier
Orion Kihn (verified owner) –
Ridgid R84730B 18 Volt Drywall Cut -Out Tool – As with most Ridgid 18 volt Tools, this is the item number for a bare tool, (No battery or Charger) included…This tool is fairly new to the Ridgid 18 volt line of tools…This drywall cur-out tools offers the same features as other manufactures of cordless drywall cur-out tools…The most impressive feature is the warranty, Ridgid indicates this is a “No Hassel” warranty for three (3) years the tool will be replaced or repaired…If this tool is registered with Ridgid Power Tools within 90 days after purchase the tool qualifies for the “LSA” Lifetime Service Agreement, meaning Ridgid will replace any part of the tool that is defective or broken…I was informed the only batteries that qualify for the Lifetime Service Agreement are batteries that are included with a tool or batteries that are purchased with a charger, commonly called a starter kit…Single batteries purchased in plastic clam shell package, are only covered for the initial warranty period…So, if you have other Ridgid 18 volt tools and this is the tool platform you intend to keep using, always purchase tools that include batteries as a means of obtaining additional batteries…Individual batteries will cost at least $50.00, a ½” driver drill, charger and (1) or (2) batteries will cost about $159.00…That means the “LSA” will apply to the batteries and charger…I tested this tool cutting ½” and 5/8” drywall, I didn’t have the opportunity to cut cement board…The tool performed as indicated, intended and expected without any problems and equal to all other drywall cut-out tools manufactured…The pro or con to purchase this tool would be the brand of the tools and battery platform already owned and used every day…That said if I owned numerous Ridgid 18 volt tools, I would not hesitate to purchase this Drywall Cut-Out Tool…
Celestine Blick (verified owner) –
This is a good tool. The lack of an on board storage for the wrench, and lack ofdust management brought down the score for me. Tackling a drywall project is a task that produces a lot of dust, and dust management seems to be a major safety push the past couples of year. I would have loved to see an attachment or feature that reduces that amount of dust produced. To me best features are: the depth adjustment guide, which is easy to use, and the volume of the tool. It is a lot quieter than my other speed saws, when it ia on but not in contact with the work surface the sound was about 70db when I measured it.. I used this cut out tool on 1/2″ thick drywall, and it cut just fine. This has an LED and it shuts off, soon as the saw ahuts down, 2 seconds or so after you turn it off. To adjust the depth, simple raise the Lever and raise, lower, or remove the guard. This comes with a 1/4″ and a 1/8″ collet as well as 2 bits. The handle is comfortable ,to me. On the side of the tool where the name is I feel that an onboard storage could have been placed there for the wrench to adjust the collet nut. Speaking of which, the spindle lock was easy ro use and worked as expected.
Kurt Von (verified owner) –
Haven’t really used it yet but easy to assemble
Esther Stracke (verified owner) –
Works great for small jobs but not quite sure of the durability needed for everyday use
Elwyn Flatley (verified owner) –
Another great tool from Ridgid, very easy to use and setup. The tool can be as accurate as you are steady. I myself find the tool easier to control in the up right position. However practice makes perfect. I now have nine Ridgid tools and I’m very happy with all of them. This tool makes working with dry wall much easier. This tool is very compact and easy to store in any tool box.
Delmer Hartmann (verified owner) –
It’s good. I have a wired router but it’s not as good as this one.
Armando Schneider (verified owner) –
I was extremely excited to try out the new cut out tool by rigid, especially since I was doing drywall at the time it came out and I needed to cut out the electrical boxes and window openings. I received it and put it right to work and this thing is just great. I recommend it
Lilly Harber (verified owner) –
Good weight balance. Fits the hand well.
Stephen Leffler (verified owner) –
It does not the ability to make a detailed cut as I had hoped. For rough and quick cut, it is perfect. Still no regrets in the purchase.
Monique Effertz (verified owner) –
I had always wanted one of these tools cut out electrical boxes. I opted to try this one and after a little practice got better with it. I had always cut my boxes out with a saw before hanging the rock. This tool cut the time by 5 or 6 times. It was very fast and efficient. There is however a learning curve as can be seen in my photos. This tool is well worth the expense if you do a lot of drywall work. The only negatives I had were: 1. there is no battery or charger included(you must purchase another tool, which is cheaper than buying a battery and charger separately) or buy the battery and charger. 2. the tool did not come with a wrench to tighten the bit.
Angeline Littel (verified owner) –
Runs like a champ. Easy to switch out and has all the power required. I am a fan of the rigid line all around.
Jamel Bruen (verified owner) –
The tool is actually fine I’m sure, but I purchased this because the web order I order of a Dewalt version took almost a month to come in, so I bought this a temporary solution, but upon opening it, someone else had already returned it and it was clear that it was used and just put back on the shelf for resale. Now I have to return it and luckily my Dewalt version finally came in. Not the tools fault, but overall problem with the HD that I frequent.
Bernardo Johnson (verified owner) –
Works exactly as it should. Seems to make less mess than the jab saw and the cuts are nicer