Hi all,
I just bought my first cordless drill (Ridgid X2 12v). I know next to
nothing about tools so please forgive me if this question is retarded.
When pressing the trigger, I observed that the drill bit is not
turning straight, meaning that it makes a small circle (like tracing a
small "O" with your finger in the air) when it's rotating on itself.
The drill bit is not loose, so that's not what's causing it. Is this
normal behavior or I just bought a defective unit?
Based on what I searched on this newsgroup, my first choices were
either Milwaukee (12v) or Makita (12v) but I was comfortable with the
Ridgid, it looked solid and the guarantee is interesting. Hopefully,
it is normal behavior, if not, well, I know what I'll have to do.
Thanks
Denis
Denis,
Most of us are smart enough to know you aren't a troll. There's always
a bad apple in every barrel...
dave
Deltones wrote:
> Thanks for the helpful replies from the majority of you guys. It is
> appreciated.
>
> As for me being a troll or being too nervous, well, I did state that
> I'm not knowledgeable as far as tools are concerned. Being a first
> time home owner, that's the reason I want to learn more: Working
> around my house. That drill is my first motorised tool, but that
> doesn't make me a troll. I still can see if a drill seems to turn
> weird. Hence the question.
>
> I'll bring it back at HD. I'm now convinced it's a defective unit.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Denis
ASSuming this is a legitimate question and you're not trolling,
here are some possibilities, in order of likely-hood...
1. Mis-chucked bit: make sure the bit is centered in the chuck's jaws.
2. Bent drill bit: roll the bit over a flat surface and/or try another
bit. Get yourself a decent set of drill bits.
3. Defective chuck: return to HD.
HTH,
Deltones wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I just bought my first cordless drill (Ridgid X2 12v). I know next to
> nothing about tools so please forgive me if this question is retarded.
> When pressing the trigger, I observed that the drill bit is not
> turning straight, meaning that it makes a small circle (like tracing a
> small "O" with your finger in the air) when it's rotating on itself.
> The drill bit is not loose, so that's not what's causing it. Is this
> normal behavior or I just bought a defective unit?
>
> Based on what I searched on this newsgroup, my first choices were
> either Milwaukee (12v) or Makita (12v) but I was comfortable with the
> Ridgid, it looked solid and the guarantee is interesting. Hopefully,
> it is normal behavior, if not, well, I know what I'll have to do.
>
> Thanks
>
> Denis
LegMan (remove 999 for eMail)
"Deltones" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi all,
>
> I just bought my first cordless drill (Ridgid X2 12v). I know next to
> nothing about tools so please forgive me if this question is retarded.
> When pressing the trigger, I observed that the drill bit is not
> turning straight, meaning that it makes a small circle (like tracing a
> small "O" with your finger in the air) when it's rotating on itself.
> The drill bit is not loose, so that's not what's causing it. Is this
> normal behavior or I just bought a defective unit?
>
> Based on what I searched on this newsgroup, my first choices were
> either Milwaukee (12v) or Makita (12v) but I was comfortable with the
> Ridgid, it looked solid and the guarantee is interesting. Hopefully,
> it is normal behavior, if not, well, I know what I'll have to do.
Well, it's not normal behavior. Either you miss chucked the bit or the
chuck is bad. You may want to option the guarantee.
Put another bit in it. ( I just said "duh" to myself) If it's the same take
the drill back.
Dave
"Deltones" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi all,
>
> I just bought my first cordless drill (Ridgid X2 12v). I know next to
> nothing about tools so please forgive me if this question is retarded.
> When pressing the trigger, I observed that the drill bit is not
> turning straight, meaning that it makes a small circle (like tracing a
> small "O" with your finger in the air) when it's rotating on itself.
> The drill bit is not loose, so that's not what's causing it. Is this
> normal behavior or I just bought a defective unit?
>
> Based on what I searched on this newsgroup, my first choices were
> either Milwaukee (12v) or Makita (12v) but I was comfortable with the
> Ridgid, it looked solid and the guarantee is interesting. Hopefully,
> it is normal behavior, if not, well, I know what I'll have to do.
>
> Thanks
>
> Denis
I just bought the 18 volt model. Love it, simply love it. No problems with
it, but then I know how to chuck up a bit in a drill.
--
This space for rent.
Jerry© The Phoneman®
"Deltones" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi all,
>
> I just bought my first cordless drill (Ridgid X2 12v). I know next to
> nothing about tools so please forgive me if this question is retarded.
> When pressing the trigger, I observed that the drill bit is not
> turning straight, meaning that it makes a small circle (like tracing a
> small "O" with your finger in the air) when it's rotating on itself.
> The drill bit is not loose, so that's not what's causing it. Is this
> normal behavior or I just bought a defective unit?
>
> Based on what I searched on this newsgroup, my first choices were
> either Milwaukee (12v) or Makita (12v) but I was comfortable with the
> Ridgid, it looked solid and the guarantee is interesting. Hopefully,
> it is normal behavior, if not, well, I know what I'll have to do.
>
> Thanks
>
> Denis
What a jack a--! I thought the purpose of this newsgroup was to help each
other.
I think you know that it sounds Rude and you had every Intention of sounding
rude because your an a-- hole.
I bet Denis knows what he'd like to do with the drill now, shove it up your
a--.
"George M. Kazaka" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:yyGBb.10$%[email protected]...
> This has got to be A troll
> Oh the hell with it.
>
> I Honestly dislike myself when I am rude and this is not intended to be
even
> though it will sound that way.
> Do yourself a favor Return the drill and get your money back and stay with
> your day job and then hire someone to do what you needed to do with the
> drill.
>
>
> "Deltones" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I just bought my first cordless drill (Ridgid X2 12v). I know next to
> > nothing about tools so please forgive me if this question is retarded.
> > When pressing the trigger, I observed that the drill bit is not
> > turning straight, meaning that it makes a small circle (like tracing a
> > small "O" with your finger in the air) when it's rotating on itself.
> > The drill bit is not loose, so that's not what's causing it. Is this
> > normal behavior or I just bought a defective unit?
> >
> > Based on what I searched on this newsgroup, my first choices were
> > either Milwaukee (12v) or Makita (12v) but I was comfortable with the
> > Ridgid, it looked solid and the guarantee is interesting. Hopefully,
> > it is normal behavior, if not, well, I know what I'll have to do.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Denis
>
>
Deltones wrote:
> I'm not knowledgeable as far as tools are concerned. Being a first
> time home owner, that's the reason I want to learn more: Working
Might want to try out a different newsgroup: alt.home.repair
It might be closer to the topic you're looking for.
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************************************
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at)
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Jerry© The Phoneman®
"Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Jerry, ask away; just ping me, ok?
>
> dave
>
> Jerry Gilreath wrote:
>
> > ha. Stop it your killing me!!!!! <G>
> > Dave, who's the bad apple??? I hope it ain't me, cause I don't like
apples.
> > BTW, I never got to tell you, nice looking desk. Drop me a mail so I can
get
> > your addy. I got a couple questions to ask you.
> >
> >
>
ha. Stop it your killing me!!!!! <G>
Dave, who's the bad apple??? I hope it ain't me, cause I don't like apples.
BTW, I never got to tell you, nice looking desk. Drop me a mail so I can get
your addy. I got a couple questions to ask you.
--
This space for rent.
Jerry© The Phoneman®
"Trent©" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Wed, 10 Dec 2003 18:35:17 GMT, "Jerry Gilreath"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >I just bought the 18 volt model. Love it, simply love it. No problems
with
> >it, but then I know how to chuck up a bit in a drill.
>
> Doesn't the chuck need to be facing up in order to put the drill bit
> in properly? Up chuck!! lol
>
>
>
> Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season...
>
> Trent
>
> Proud member of the Roy Rogers fan club!
Slow down, you're just nervous...
"Deltones" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi all,
>
> I just bought my first cordless drill (Ridgid X2 12v). I know
next to
> nothing about tools so please forgive me if this question is
retarded.
> When pressing the trigger, I observed that the drill bit is not
> turning straight, meaning that it makes a small circle (like
tracing a
> small "O" with your finger in the air) when it's rotating on
itself.
> The drill bit is not loose, so that's not what's causing it. Is
this
> normal behavior or I just bought a defective unit?
>
> Based on what I searched on this newsgroup, my first choices
were
> either Milwaukee (12v) or Makita (12v) but I was comfortable
with the
> Ridgid, it looked solid and the guarantee is interesting.
Hopefully,
> it is normal behavior, if not, well, I know what I'll have to
do.
>
> Thanks
>
> Denis
Try another bit first. Maybe your using a bent bit.
"Deltones" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi all,
>
> I just bought my first cordless drill (Ridgid X2 12v). I know next to
> nothing about tools so please forgive me if this question is retarded.
> When pressing the trigger, I observed that the drill bit is not
> turning straight, meaning that it makes a small circle (like tracing a
> small "O" with your finger in the air) when it's rotating on itself.
> The drill bit is not loose, so that's not what's causing it. Is this
> normal behavior or I just bought a defective unit?
>
> Based on what I searched on this newsgroup, my first choices were
> either Milwaukee (12v) or Makita (12v) but I was comfortable with the
> Ridgid, it looked solid and the guarantee is interesting. Hopefully,
> it is normal behavior, if not, well, I know what I'll have to do.
>
> Thanks
>
> Denis
On 10 Dec 2003 14:14:41 -0800, [email protected] (Deltones) wrote:
>Thanks for the helpful replies from the majority of you guys. It is
>appreciated.
>
>As for me being a troll or being too nervous, well, I did state that
>I'm not knowledgeable as far as tools are concerned. Being a first
>time home owner, that's the reason I want to learn more: Working
>around my house. That drill is my first motorised tool, but that
>doesn't make me a troll. I still can see if a drill seems to turn
>weird. Hence the question.
>
>I'll bring it back at HD. I'm now convinced it's a defective unit.
>
>Thanks again,
>
>Denis
One more thing, Denis...
Until you get the hang of things, do the final tightening by hand.
Hold the drill bit in the chuck...and turn the chuck by hand...until
all the sides of the chuck are touching the bit and the bit looks
straight. Then use the trigger for the final tightening.
Make sure yer not running in reverse! lol
Good luck. Let us know how you make out.
Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season...
Trent
Proud member of the Roy Rogers fan club!
Thanks for the helpful replies from the majority of you guys. It is
appreciated.
As for me being a troll or being too nervous, well, I did state that
I'm not knowledgeable as far as tools are concerned. Being a first
time home owner, that's the reason I want to learn more: Working
around my house. That drill is my first motorised tool, but that
doesn't make me a troll. I still can see if a drill seems to turn
weird. Hence the question.
I'll bring it back at HD. I'm now convinced it's a defective unit.
Thanks again,
Denis
On Wed, 10 Dec 2003 18:35:17 GMT, "Jerry Gilreath"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I just bought the 18 volt model. Love it, simply love it. No problems with
>it, but then I know how to chuck up a bit in a drill.
Doesn't the chuck need to be facing up in order to put the drill bit
in properly? Up chuck!! lol
Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season...
Trent
Proud member of the Roy Rogers fan club!
either the bit didn't get chucked up properly, or the chuck is
defective. I bought my last DeWalt cordless drill a few years back when
I got one with a lot of run-out in the chuck. I returned it and
bought a Makita. Couldn't be happier. Sometimes new drills are defective!
dave
Deltones wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I just bought my first cordless drill (Ridgid X2 12v). I know next to
> nothing about tools so please forgive me if this question is retarded.
> When pressing the trigger, I observed that the drill bit is not
> turning straight, meaning that it makes a small circle (like tracing a
> small "O" with your finger in the air) when it's rotating on itself.
> The drill bit is not loose, so that's not what's causing it. Is this
> normal behavior or I just bought a defective unit?
>
> Based on what I searched on this newsgroup, my first choices were
> either Milwaukee (12v) or Makita (12v) but I was comfortable with the
> Ridgid, it looked solid and the guarantee is interesting. Hopefully,
> it is normal behavior, if not, well, I know what I'll have to do.
>
> Thanks
>
> Denis
On Wed, 10 Dec 2003 18:51:49 -0500, "solarman" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Working with wood is like making love to a woman. There is a right
>way and a wrong way... Slow is most times the best route...
>perhaps nervous wasn't quite the right term....<grin>
The tool is VERY important. lol
Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season...
Trent
Proud member of the Roy Rogers fan club!
On 10 Dec 2003 14:14:41 -0800, [email protected] (Deltones) wrote:
>Thanks for the helpful replies from the majority of you guys. It is
>appreciated.
>
>As for me being a troll or being too nervous, well, I did state that
>I'm not knowledgeable as far as tools are concerned. Being a first
>time home owner, that's the reason I want to learn more: Working
>around my house. That drill is my first motorised tool, but that
>doesn't make me a troll. I still can see if a drill seems to turn
>weird. Hence the question.
>
>I'll bring it back at HD. I'm now convinced it's a defective unit.
>
>Thanks again,
>
>Denis
Let us know how you make out. That kind of thing would be rare
indeed.
Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season...
Trent
Proud member of the Roy Rogers fan club!
Jerry, ask away; just ping me, ok?
dave
Jerry Gilreath wrote:
> ha. Stop it your killing me!!!!! <G>
> Dave, who's the bad apple??? I hope it ain't me, cause I don't like apples.
> BTW, I never got to tell you, nice looking desk. Drop me a mail so I can get
> your addy. I got a couple questions to ask you.
>
>
Working with wood is like making love to a woman. There is a right
way and a wrong way... Slow is most times the best route...
perhaps nervous wasn't quite the right term....<grin>
"Deltones" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Thanks for the helpful replies from the majority of you guys. It
is
> appreciated.
>
> As for me being a troll or being too nervous, well, I did state
that
> I'm not knowledgeable as far as tools are concerned. Being a
first
> time home owner, that's the reason I want to learn more: Working
> around my house. That drill is my first motorised tool, but that
> doesn't make me a troll. I still can see if a drill seems to
turn
> weird. Hence the question.
>
> I'll bring it back at HD. I'm now convinced it's a defective
unit.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Denis
"Deltones" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi all,
>
> I just bought my first cordless drill (Ridgid X2 12v). I know next to
> nothing about tools so please forgive me if this question is retarded.
> When pressing the trigger, I observed that the drill bit is not
> turning straight, meaning that it makes a small circle (like tracing a
> small "O" with your finger in the air) when it's rotating on itself.
> The drill bit is not loose, so that's not what's causing it. Is this
> normal behavior or I just bought a defective unit?
>
> Based on what I searched on this newsgroup, my first choices were
> either Milwaukee (12v) or Makita (12v) but I was comfortable with the
> Ridgid, it looked solid and the guarantee is interesting. Hopefully,
> it is normal behavior, if not, well, I know what I'll have to do.
>
> Thanks
>
> Denis
Regardless of the warranty Ridgid is Ryobi/Techtronic/Emerson/OWT, however
you dress it up it is not Comparable to Makita's better 12v models or
Milwaukees either. With Makita you get what you pay for as they have over
the years had lighter duty & heavier duty models. Ridgid is exclusive to
Home depot and in my opinion is as good as your local Home depot's service
dept....you may visit it often.
As for off center rotation of your bit, it could be a slightly bent shaft or
a poor quality chuck or even a bent bit (although I'm sure you checked that
one).
If it's new take it back, it sounds defective to me....you will find out
right away if you made the right choice.
--
© Jon Down ®
http://www.stores.ebay.com/jdpowertoolcanada
This has got to be A troll
Oh the hell with it.
I Honestly dislike myself when I am rude and this is not intended to be even
though it will sound that way.
Do yourself a favor Return the drill and get your money back and stay with
your day job and then hire someone to do what you needed to do with the
drill.
"Deltones" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi all,
>
> I just bought my first cordless drill (Ridgid X2 12v). I know next to
> nothing about tools so please forgive me if this question is retarded.
> When pressing the trigger, I observed that the drill bit is not
> turning straight, meaning that it makes a small circle (like tracing a
> small "O" with your finger in the air) when it's rotating on itself.
> The drill bit is not loose, so that's not what's causing it. Is this
> normal behavior or I just bought a defective unit?
>
> Based on what I searched on this newsgroup, my first choices were
> either Milwaukee (12v) or Makita (12v) but I was comfortable with the
> Ridgid, it looked solid and the guarantee is interesting. Hopefully,
> it is normal behavior, if not, well, I know what I'll have to do.
>
> Thanks
>
> Denis