Rigid or Craftsman Dry/Wet Vac?

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Anyone use either one of these? I definately want to get the 5.0 HP/4 gal. sized vac, but am debating which one?

I think I'm leaning towards Rigid since I believe they have a pretty good reputation in this area.

Any suggestions?
 
The Ridgid toolbox vacuum is the one I'm planning on picking up the next time it goes on sale at HD. I like that everything is self-contained. I've done a lot of research on vacuums on and the two that Justin suggested were the top two on my list too. It just comes down to what you want and how you're going to use it.
 
Lifetime warranty?! That by itself is enough to buy it over the CRAPsman. (j/k I hate sears, Craftsman is usually a good brand) Warranty is only 1 year on the Craftsman with an extended warranty for i think 2 more years for like 15% of the price. Rigid = better IMO... but what if we put shopvac into this equation. Rigid still win?
 
I've had very good luck with my 6 h.p. 16 gallon Ridgid. It's much quieter than my Craftsman of equivalent size.
 
I have the 4 gallon Rigid vac. IMO it's very good vacuum that becomes GREAT when you add the Pro Hose kit. That said, the self contained one becomes useless as it will no longer be self contained with the longer and better hose.
 
SpoiledMan said:
I have the 4 gallon Rigid vac. IMO it's very good vacuum that becomes GREAT when you add the Pro Hose kit. That said, the self contained one becomes useless as it will no longer be self contained with the longer and better hose.
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Suction pretty good bein 5HP?
 
I have the 6. something Ridgid, I had it for years! Uses the same filter as Craftsman vac.
 
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