Some power tools haven’t made the leap to cordless because they simply require too much power. The belt sander USED to be one of those tools, but RIDGID has changed that. This GEN5X unit has a brushless motor that delivers more run-time, more power, and longer motor life. So, a battery makes sense.

It is available at The Home Depot.

Watch the video above to find out more.

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Jodi Marks

Best New Products Host

Jodi Marks is a construction expert and television personality who’s always on the lookout for ways to make a job easier as she hosts “Best New Products” for Today’s Homeowner. After obtaining a degree in psychology, she joined her father's construction company as a project manager. Jodi's career in television began when she was selected to co-host the series Fix It Up! on Home and Garden Television (HGTV). She went on to host several other shows on HGTV, Turner South, and TBS, and co-created The Tile Doctor series with Paul Wilson. Jodi also earned her general contractor's and real estate licenses in Georgia and has been renovating and flipping houses.

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