Includes: Sandpaper Assortment, Dust Bag and 2-1/2” Hose Adapter
Free Parts and Service for Life with Registration
Product Details
RIDGID introduces the 18V OCTANE Brushless Cordless 3-Speed 1/4 Sheet Sander. The 18V OCTANE Brushless Sheet Sander delivers incredible performance in a cordless package. Pair with an OCTANE battery for up to 14,000 RPM to clear material with speed. Engineered at optimal levels, easily change between high, medium and slow speed settings with a digital selector. AIRGUARD Technology allows for up to 90% of dust collection as well. An added front grip guard will protect your fingers from sliding down and touching the base of the sanding pad for a more comfortable experience and optimal control. OCTANE tools utilize high performance brushless motors for increased performance. State of the art OCTANE electronics are built to handle maximum power from OCTANE batteries. Upon registration, this OCTANE 1/4 Sheet Sander is backed by the Industry Leading Lifetime Service Agreement. The 18V OCTANE 1/4 Sheet Sander includes a hose adaptor, dust collection bag, an assortment of sandpaper and an operator's manual. Battery and charger sold separately.
AIRGUARD Technology: Up to 90% dust collection
3-Speed Digital Selector: Quickly change between high, medium and low speed settings
Vacuum Hose Sizes and Adaptor: Fits 3 of the most common hose sizes - 1-1/4 in., 1-7/8 in. and 2-1/2 in. with adaptor
New and improved sandpaper clip for a tighter hold
Front grip guard allows for a more comfortable hold
Smaller dust bag allows for easier maneuverability and fits larger OCTANE batteries
100% Compatible: Works with all RIDGID 18V Batteries and Chargers
Lifetime Service Agreement with registration within 90 days of purchase
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Questions & Answers
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Q:What kind of bit the router comes with
by|Jan 19, 2023
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A: Hello, Naresh - Thank you for your question. This item comes with a 1/4 in. bit. I hope this helps! Additionally, if you need further support, then a RIDGID Customer Experience Professional is here for you, Monday - Friday from 9 am to 6 pm (EST) when you call or text us at 1.866.539.1710 or through email or live chat when you visit us at https://register.ridgidpower.com/contact. And thank you again for your interest in the 18V OCTANE Brushless Cordless Compact Fixed Base Router with 1/4 in. Bit, Round and Square Bases and Collet Wrench. - Jewel
by|Jan 20, 2023
Q:Can you use this router with a router table?
by|Jan 15, 2023
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A: Hello, Joseph - Thank you for your question. I'm sorry, no. Compact routers cannot be mounted to router tables. I hope this helps! Additionally, if you need further support, then a RIDGID Customer Experience Professional is here for you, Monday - Friday from 9 am to 6 pm (EST) when you call or text us at 1.866.539.1710 or through email or live chat when you visit us at https://register.ridgidpower.com/contact. And thank you again for your interest in the 18V OCTANE Brushless Cordless Compact Fixed Base Router with 1/4 in. Bit, Round and Square Bases and Collet Wrench. - Jewel
by|Jan 17, 2023
Q:Does anyone know what the approximate speed of the router is on all of the speed settings that are on the variable speed dial?
by|Jan 4, 2023
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A: Hello, Tracy - Thank you for your question. The only information I can locate is the revolutions per minute which is 17,000-30,000/min. I hope this helps! Additionally, if you need further support, then a RIDGID Customer Experience Professional is here for you, Monday - Friday from 9 am to 6 pm (EST) when you call or text us at 1.866.539.1710 or through email or live chat when you visit us at https://register.ridgidpower.com/contact. And thank you again for your interest in the 18V OCTANE Brushless Cordless Compact Fixed Base Router with 1/4 in. Bit, Round and Square Bases and Collet Wrench. - Jewel
by|Jan 11, 2023
Q:The 1/2" roundover bit (with a 1/4" collet) will not fit through the bottom base plate hole.
How do you use a 1/2" roundover bit? Is the router bit size limited to less than 1/2".
by|Dec 15, 2022
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A: I haven't tried using a big bit, but is it possible to take the base off, install the bit and then re-install the base?
by|Dec 20, 2022
A: Hello, Chattanooga - Thank you for your question. This tool can only be used with 1/4 in. bit. If a 1/4 in. bit does not fit then I would recommend taking it to a service center. I hope this helps! Additionally, if you need further support, then a RIDGID Customer Experience Professional is here for you, Monday - Friday from 9 am to 6 pm (EST) when you call or text us at 1.866.539.1710 or through email or live chat when you visit us at https://register.ridgidpower.com/contact. And thank you again for your interest in the 18V OCTANE Brushless Cordless Compact Fixed Base Router with 1/4 in. Bit, Round and Square Bases and Collet Wrench. - Jewel
by|Dec 16, 2022
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Dec 14, 2022
Broke on 3rd Use
Collet threads on spindle stripped out after 3rd use. No, i was not tightening this as hard as possible. There is no torque specification from Ridgid for tightening the collet. The manual only states to "tighten collet nut securely." It also warns "If the collet nut is not tightened securely, the bit could come out during use, resulting in possible serious personal injury."
The spindle is integral to the motor assembly, not repairable.
Wish I hadn't neglected to do my Home Depot warranty.
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Mar 8, 2021
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I really liked using this, for the cordless/hoseless convenience. I bought the random D/A sander at tha same time, & it's harder to control. I used this sander a LOT, & though it has held up well, it KILLED 2 OF MY 9AH BATTERIES!!!! I decided to open both after I realized I hadn't registered them(dumb), & the Mosfets inside were broke off at the terminals. I'm absolutely sure that the vibration of this sander is the cause. I have several other Ridgid tools, that I've used a lot also with no problems.
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Jul 8, 2020
This is a great all around tool. The three speeds are a must with a battery operated tool. With a...
This is a great all around tool. The three speeds are a must with a battery operated tool. With a battery operated sander it weighs a little more then I'am use to but the mobility of this tool is a plus.
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May 31, 2020
Excellent tool, I made an accessory to radius the corners on the lexan polycarbonate sheet
Excellent tool, I made an accessory to radius the corners on the lexan polycarbonate sheet
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4 found this review helpful
Dec 20, 2019
I planted a 3/4" auger bit in a 2x4 laminated benchtop and wanted to salvage the bit. Excuse to ...
I planted a 3/4" auger bit in a 2x4 laminated benchtop and wanted to salvage the bit. Excuse to buy a new tool. This hogged out the material efficiently. Easy to control, and the dust port was solid with a 2-1/2" hose and adaptor. The bit was easily removed from the collect after use. I am pleased with the value of this tool.
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4 found this review helpful
Aug 28, 2019
I'm an admitted Ridgid tool fan.. But I debated on weather this sander was worth the costs since ...
I'm an admitted Ridgid tool fan.. But I debated on weather this sander was worth the costs since it's a good bit higher in price over a corded model. Currently on sale for about $70 US.
But I had a lot of sheet sanding paper I recently picked up so thought might as well give it a try since the wife wanted me to sand down a item so she can refinish it. Put the 80 grit that it came with on it and a 3 AH octane battery and went to town removing a old finish and stain job.
This along with the belt sander make a pretty quick job at removing the old finish. Now just remain with the areas that have to be hand sanded due to curves on the wood. Was impressed with the sander. Dust collection was outstanding as I emptied the bag full of dust in the trash instead of having to blow it all off my me and the project.
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4 found this review helpful
Jul 16, 2019
Powerful and compact cordless router. I was using a diablo .5” rabbeting bit and it cut through p...
Powerful and compact cordless router. I was using a diablo .5” rabbeting bit and it cut through pine with ease. I didn’t get to try it with an octane battery yet but it still works great without one.
Only flaw is the micro adjusting dial slips when using the router. I had to hold the dial so that it didn’t move when I was routing. Might call ridgid to see if that is a concern or if I wasn’t using it properly.
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13 found this review helpful
Jul 9, 2019
I have been using Ridgid tools in my shop for some time now and I know the quality and innovation...
I have been using Ridgid tools in my shop for some time now and I know the quality and innovation that they bring to the table in their product line. It is great to see improvements over time as they develop their tools. I own the previous model to this one as well as some other small routers and I am pleased with this new Octane platform. The addition of the dust port adapter and the Octane efficiency is a great step ahead of the Gen5X. I was worried that the dust port would pop out easily with a hose attached but, it locks in with the router base and stays put even with a larger 2-1/2" hose attached. If you have the previous model, the ergonomics are the exact same and you cant tell the difference in a blindfold test.
This is a great little router for easy one handed work and even larger hardwood jobs. I can put a 1/4" round over on maple, oak, cherry, and walnut without issue.
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Jul 2, 2019
Same amazing CORDLESS trim router with more octane power and dust collection! I mean at the end o...
Same amazing CORDLESS trim router with more octane power and dust collection! I mean at the end of the day, you just can't beat having a cordless router. I find that I use the cordless router all the time. I have had a lot of experience with the previous model and still love having it. It's been good to me these last couple of years, and now I am confident that this new model will be super helpful in addition to my other router for multi uses in and around my shop. Already right out of the box I can "hear" that it sounds like it has more power than my previous model. The tone is a bitter higher for sure. The dust port is nice too and worked well attaching it to my shop vac with the small hose I use for my miter saw (it is not the same diameter hose that comes with the shop vac but a smaller one I picked up at a tool show one year). I was using it with a 3ah Octane battery and with the hose attached it felt nice and balanced while using the router and even allowed my hand to sort of rest on the chute. I have smaller to medium sized hands and think it fits well; I would be interested to know if someone with large hands felt the same. Either way, its great! If I had to change anything it would be designing it to where you didn't have to remove the base plate in order to install or remove the dust chute, but I plan on leaving mine on so it doesn't matter to me. Also, knowing that the base plate sits on top of where it connects, I guess I know it is not going to pop off with the weight of the hose pulling on it. All in all, I am very pleased with it so far. I know it's a fairly new model and I haven't had a lot of time to work with it yet, but if it serves me like the previous model has, then I am confident this one is going to rock too!
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