IIRC, Rigid made the Craftsman line of power tools for Sears until Sears
refused to renew the contract. I believe that Sears was their sole customer
and Sears was trying to fit a barrel under them.

They went to HD and but their own label on the tools.

If you liked the Craftsman tools of 10 to five years ago, you will like the
Rigid.

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"George" wrote in message
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Home Depot has rolled out a ton of Ridgid brand hand tools. What's
the word on the quality? Also, who is OEMing all this stuff. Is it
Black and Decker?