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Ridgid general purpose hand tools are created with proven durable designs. There is a wide selection of Ridgid general purpose hand tools which includes best in class bench vises, anvils, levels, hammers, saws, tap measures, rulers, pliers, snips, bolt and cable cutters, shovels, screw extractors and so much more.

Ridgid forged vises come in a couple of different configurations, the basic bench vise, and the quick-acting vises.

Ridgid bench vises, or F-Series vises, are constructed of 75,000 psi tensile strength forged steel, which helps them out perform their bulky cast-iron competition. They feature a patented parallel jaw alignment system which gives the F-Series precise clamping action, as well as longer service life. Ridgid bench vises range from 4-1/2 inches to 6 inches.

Ridgid quick-acting vises feature rugged construction for long service life and a Quick Action Trigger for fast clamping and unclamping. In less than one turn of the handle the work piece can be securely clamped or unclamped. The Ridgid quick-act vises range from 4-1/2 inches to 5 inches.

Ridgid Peddinghaus anvils have long stood for quality and craftsmanship. These anvils are drop-forged and produced entirely from high grade steel for maximum durability. The top face is ground and induction hardened to provide a lively surface to work on. Ridgid anvils range in sizes from 18-3/4" x 8", up to 28-1/2" x 12-1/4".

Ridgid torpedo levels are ideal for general use and work in tight places. They have a glow in the dark vial frame for dark areas, as well as a v-grooved edge for pipe and conduit work. Ridgid torpedo levels are 9 inches long.

Ridgid hammers feature high-quality steel heads, and comes in a variety of configurations from claw hammers to ball pein hammers, Ridgid has the right hammer for the job. Claw hammers feature impact-resistant fiberglass handles with no-slip cushion grip. All wood handles are select grain burnished hickory.

Ridgid hand saws are designed to offer superior strength and maximum control.

Ridgid heavy-duty tool boxes are designed for tradesmen’s use. They are an electrically welded construction made of 18-gauge, cold-rolled prime steel and have two heavy-duty plated trunk-type catches, a plated top handle, and a continuous piano hinge.

Ridgid tape measures feature blades that locks in place and rewinds automatically. Ridgid tape measures come in 16 foot, 25 foot, and 100 foot configurations.

Ridgid rulers are precision made of flexible heavy-duty fiberglass with embedded, easy-to-read boldface figures and graduations with red 16" stud marks and positive locking joints. Ridgid rulers come in 6 foot lengths and several configurations including outside reading, inside flat reading, and extension rule.

Ridgid multi-purpose 6-in-1 screwdriver has a contoured cushioned grip for increased grip and torque. Ridgid multi-purpose 6-in-1 screwdriver includes #1 and #1 Phillips tips, 3/16" and ¼" flat tips, 5/16" and ¼" nut drivers in the shaft, and come with a full Ridgid lifetime warranty.

Ridgid pliers are professional quality tools that are forged and heat-treated for extended life and durability. They come in sizes ranging from 7-1/2" to 16".

Ridgid metal cutting snips are excellent for cutting sheet metal, screening, wire, leather, cloth, gasket material, rubber, linoleum, roofing materials, plastics and so much more. They feature handles designed for right or left hand use.

Ridgid aviation snips and offset snips are ideal for cutting 18-gauge or lighter cold-rolled sheet steel.

Ridgid knockout sets feature Ridgid’s unique 3-point design makes punching fast and simple. Blanks fall out easily without prying. Choose from ball bearing manual sets to 2" or hydraulic sets to 4" with foot or hand pumps. Ridgid punches and dies are available individually or in sets, and are interchangeable with most knockout systems.

Ridgid cable cutters are designed to shear-cut insulated aluminum and copper able through 1-3/8" diameter, and 750 MCM. Ridgid cable cutters feature drop-forged, heat-treated, alloy steel jaws that shear cable with minimum distortion of internal wires.

Ridgid bolt cutters feature hardened alloy steel jaws that are designed and manufactured to assure the longest possible blade life. They cut soft (15RC) metals ranging from 5/16" to 11/16", medium (31RC) metals ranging from ¼" to 9/16", and hard (42RC) metals ranging from 3/16" to ½".

Ridgid shovel blades and shanks are one-piece, rust-proofed, 14-gauage steel, taper-formed and then heat treated. Round blades have a slip-resistant, turned step. Ridgid shovels come in a variety of configurations from long handle long point shovels, to D handle steel scoops.

Ridgid makes a complete lineup of heavy-duty cutting, stripping, and crimping tools for electrical and other applications Innovative RIDG-BACK technology reduces cutting force up to 50%. Ridgid electrical tools come with deluxe cushion grips that include clear application markers, as well as a black oxide finish to resist rust and corrosion.

Ridgid wet / dry vacs are ideal for the professional looking for a reliable way to clean up left over materials.

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