Ridgid R84040 Agawam MA
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(413) 565-2237
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Longmeadow, MA
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Longmeadow, MA
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Ridgid R84040
Source: TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine
Publication date: January 31, 2006
By Section Editor: Mark Clement
When the Ridgid R84040 18-volt adhesive/caulk gun arrived at the office, my crew and I shared the same thought: Just because you can make something doesn't always mean you should. But while that adage applies to many things, our test proved the R84040 isn't one of them. It quickly earned our approval.
Versatility
The Ridgid R84040 is designed to easily handle 30-ounce construction adhesive tubes and 10-ounce caulk tubes–a very nice feature.
To dispense either size, open the adhesive or caulk normally (using the convenient puncture stick located on the tool body), then load it. Next, flip off the safety lock, set the variable-speed selector, and pull the trigger. The R84040 applies pressure on the plunger at the selected rate and pushes as long as you pull the trigger. When the tube is empty, the tool automatically shuts off. Switching between tube sizes doesn't require any special change-outs or work.
Running different beads with the tool–from mega 3/8-inch subfloor runs to a delicate bead along base molding for paint–was easy using the tool's power setting. The tool provides consistent results from start to finish and the flow stops with no drips.
Battery Power
Ridgid designed a low-profile battery for the R84040, but it accepts any 18-volt Ridgid battery. The dispenser ships with one battery, which worried me, but the company says yo...