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Customer Reviews for RIDGID 2.4 Amp Corded 1/4 Sheet Sander with AIRGUARD Technology

Internet #100066026

Model #R25011

Store SKU #370463

  • Airguard dust collection for collection of 90% of the dust
  • Through-body sealed slide switch
  • Backed by the Industry's only Lifetime Service Agreement

Customer Reviews

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  • 69% recommend this product
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I love Rigid products but not this one. The spring clip that holds the paper is just too weak. Paper kept tearing. If you only want to use only rubber backed paper maybe it will be OK. Not sure. Built in hose capability is nice. I switched to a Dewalt with two spring levers and it works fine regardless of paper type.
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Response from RIDGIDJan 19, 2022
Hello, Steve - We're sorry that the spring clip on your sander was not holding the sandpaper securely! Would you mind sending us an email at Reviews@RIDGIDmail.com? We'd like to hear more about your experience so we can try to move it in a more positive direction. ridgidtti
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    1 found this review helpful
    Works great, I love all my Rigid brand tools...
    Works great, I love all my Rigid brand tools
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      Great product. Very well made...
      Great product. Very well made
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        Created more of an unnecessary mess than by hand..not satisfied...
        Created more of an unnecessary mess than by hand..not satisfied with it.
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        Response from RIDGIDDec 29, 2021
        Hello, Contractor - We're very disappointed to hear that you were not satisfied with your sander! This sander offers two options to help control dust. You can either use the dust bag or you can attach the sander to a 1-1/4 in. or 2-1/4 in. diameter vacuum hose. There are directions for how to use these two options in either your manual or at the link below! We hope this helps! And if you'd like to discuss your experience further, then please feel free to email us anytime at Reviews@RIDGIDmail.com.

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              Works extremely well. And the dust catching part works extremely...
              Works extremely well. And the dust catching part works extremely well too. Vibrates a lot less than expected as well. Decent product from Rigid
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                Poorest sander ever
                It struggled to hold paper shortly after using first time. Arm on on side that held paper jumps out of fixed position! Tried to bend to create more pressure, didn't work. Tried to put girth on roller that held paper to keep paper in place, didn't work. The side arm just finally broke.
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                Response from RIDGIDDec 30, 2021
                Hello, Robert - We are disappointed to hear of the trouble you had with keeping the sandpaper on your sheet sander! We'd like to connect so we can work on getting you back on track! If you would, please reach out to us at Reviews@RIDGIDmail.com? ridgidtti
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                  Junk….
                  Ive been using this sander for a few months on and off. Keeping paper locked into the spring loaded latch is a joke. You load the paper and watch it walk out as you release the lock. The paper is then held on by a sliver of paper. If you apply no pressure to the sander it might be ok for a little while. But in a short time thenpaper will walk right out. This sander will be going in the trash. And ive had these problems with 220 grit paper
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                  Response from RIDGIDDec 30, 2021
                  Hello, Saint - We're very sorry to hear of the frustration you've had with keeping the sandpaper on your sheet sander! We'd like to hear more, so we can try and move this experience in a positive direction! If you would, will you please email us at Reviews@RIDGIDmail.com? ridgidtti
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                    1 found this review helpful
                    Good sander good bang for your buck....
                    Good sander good bang for your buck.
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                      Bearing melted after 1.5 hours of use...
                      Bearing melted after 1.5 hours of use
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                      Response from RIDGIDDec 30, 2021
                      Hello, Homedepotcustomer - We are disappointed to learn that your sander stopped working! If you would, please reach out to us at Reviews@RIDGIDmail.com? We'd like to hear more about your experience with your sander! ridgidtti
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                          Very satisfied with this product easy set up and priced...
                          Very satisfied with this product easy set up and priced right
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                            Sander
                            Easy to use … worked great
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                            Should Consider this Sander
                            Really happy with the way the sander performs and how quickly you're able to realize your desired surface - the ease and efficiency of switching paper - the paper attachment mechanism and how well it holds the paper during the sanding process. in my years of doing projects around the house, the best I've ever owned.
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                            bad bearings
                            This is the second one I’ve had now and haven’t had it for more than six months in the bearing goes out I use it for sanding wood I use with the vacuum hook up sanding drywall all that and I don’t use it every day
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                              1 found this review helpful
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                                Most sufficient for small projects....
                                Most sufficient for small projects.
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                                    Works Great, Saves So Much Elbow Grease!
                                    I have had this for almost 2 months and I couldn't be happier with it. It works amazing, saves my hands and wrists from more wear and tear. I don't understand all the negative reviews. The paper holds fine for me. Maybe they've updated the design? I wish I had bought one of these 20 years ago, would have saved me many nights of sore hands & wrists. I highly recommend this to anyone who needs to do more than a little sanding.
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                                      Forgets how to hold sandpaper
                                      Initially it was a great sander. After a number of months of use the from clamp stopped securing the sandpaper. To correct this problem I've started using two sheets of paper at a time which has been working, so far.
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                                        THis is a great product. I bought the cheapest one in the store because I knew after I was done w...
                                        THis is a great product. I bought the cheapest one in the store because I knew after I was done with my project I wouldn’t use it much. This is such a good machine I will be doing more projects!
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                                        Did what I was expecting to do, good tool, save...
                                        Did what I was expecting to do, good tool, save me a lot of time if I was to do it by hand.
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                                        Gets all the jobs done!
                                        We have uses this to sand all kinds of wood projects around the house, and it is always up for the job! It is great to be able to by a value pack of regular size sand paper and with 2 folds and 2 cuts get 4 sheets that fit this perfectly. The clips have always held the paper tightly! The dust catcher works great if you use the provided hole puncher. The paper will tear if you use it over wood with nails in it or with extremely rough/jagged wood, but this is true for any sander.
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                                          Excelente herramienta, liviana y potente....
                                          Excelente herramienta, liviana y potente.
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                                          Good tool.... good quality...
                                          Good tool.... good quality
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                                          Easy sandpaper change out and easy paper punch....
                                          Easy sandpaper change out and easy paper punch.
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                                          Bought this to sand the railings on my deck...the ONLY negative is it's not battery( but was 1/2 ...
                                          Bought this to sand the railings on my deck...the ONLY negative is it's not battery( but was 1/2 the price of battery) I looked at all the other Sanders this is the only lifetime warranty...I have other ridged tools and never had problems.....no brainer
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