upgrading a binding machine to the Ridgid laminate trimmer

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upgrading a binding machine to the Ridgid laminate trimmer

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I like these trimmers so much I switched out my porter cables
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Re: upgrading a binding machine to the Ridgid laminate trimm

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Hey John, that's what I bought. I absolutely love it. It fits my hand, has tight tolerances and has a lifetime warranty. What more could you ask for!
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I tend to think of HD as just 1 step up from Harbor freight. However, I dumped my Bosch and Porter Cable laminate trimmers for 4 of these Rigids. There are pretty well designed and I've not been able to wear one out yet. Only wish they came in designer colors so I could spot the right one easier.--Bob
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Re: upgrading a binding machine to the Ridgid laminate trimm

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agree this one is a fluke the ability to bolt it on the machine makes it very stout and the front adjustments are perfect.
I like it a lot better than the bosche and porter cables I had used in the past.
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Re: upgrading a binding machine to the Ridgid laminate trimm

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Word of warning - Rigid's lifetime warranty is only good if you buy at Home Despot. I bought a drill/impact driver duo not available at HD, and the palm router for $10 off and no shipping both on the interweb. They would not honor the warranty.

But they are all great tools anyway

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Re: upgrading a binding machine to the Ridgid laminate trimm

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Bob Gleason wrote:I tend to think of HD as just 1 step up from Harbor freight. However, I dumped my Bosch and Porter Cable laminate trimmers for 4 of these Rigids. There are pretty well designed and I've not been able to wear one out yet. Only wish they came in designer colors so I could spot the right one easier.--Bob
HD sells Porter Cable, Ridgid, Bosch, Milwaukee, Dewalt, and Wen. I'm curious as to why it would be like Harbor Freight. I would never buy any motorized tool from harbor freight.
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Re: upgrading a binding machine to the Ridgid laminate trimm

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Can you get collets other than 1/4" for it?
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I don't think so The owners manual is on line
http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/pdfIma ... 3cabb0.pdf
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