Ingersoll Rand largely fell off my radar in recent years.
I tested a few of their cordless power tools more than a decade ago. They were decent, but the selection was very limited, and the tools quickly fell behind the competition.
IR seems to have trickled out a couple of more modernized tools, such as the above reciprocating saw, and I’m wondering if readers have bought any of them.
To me, Ingersoll Rand is an industrial air compressor and air systems company. Their subsidiaries, such as ARO, fit into the same space.
Many users have moved away from air tools, preferring cordless battery-powered solutions instead, especially from brands like Milwaukee Tool.
With that in mind, it’s not surprising that IR has been revisiting the cordless power tool space, although their focus still seems to be very limited.
Now, they’ve also got hand tools, such as this screwdriver set.
They also have pliers, plus wrenches, sockets, ratchets, and more.
Some commercial buyers might like the idea of a one-stop brand.
But what about individual tool users? Are you buying any of these IR hand or cordless power tools?