rodger. Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 I have a fair share of festool gear, and I love it. I see Marc and tommy mac using festool drill and drivers, but I can't see how a cordless drill can worth what festool wants. Now, to be fair, I also said this about a kapex and now I own one. So maybe there is something I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Sponsorships are wonderful things I’ve had just about every FT drill made… I never got the Ti15 – even on paper it was a POS… I’m now down to the CXS and T-18. And wouldn’t own the 18 -- if I didn’t have other 18v FT gear, frequently use the offset chuck and have a bunch of FT bits/drivers/etc… When my last FT bit goes, so does the 18… The Bosch 12v and 18v are better drills for half the price – except the CXS, that’s worth having… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted April 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 This CSX seems short on power, but I guess its designed for light duty driving and drilling by its description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkrusen Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 The Bosch 12v and 18v are better drills for half the price – except the CSX, that’s worth having… Completely agree. The CSX is a wonderful little drill and I'm glad I have it every time I use it. However, I don't think I'll ever have a need/desire to buy any of the Festool 18v drills/drivers. I beat the heck out of my 18v stuff and have always been satisfied with Dewalt, Milwaukee, or Bosch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 ==>its designed for light duty driving and drilling by its description Exactly… I've also got the little 10v and 12v Bosch and Makita drill/drivers -- and they are better for DIY (the impact/driver action) than the CXS… But the CXS is great for driving #5-#9 hardware fasteners -- the CXS has a level of control lacking in the 10-12v impacts... It also has nice compact rt angle attachment… The CXS is a great compact installers/assembly drill – not a general purpose shop drill… I almost never use it for drilling at all -- really an assembly tool... Its battery is limited, so if you just need to drive 50 #7 hinge screws, it's great... But it's not going to drive 100 #10 deck screws... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 I have the cxs as well and it is a great kit for the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 I see the CXS as a finer work drill. I'd use it to install hardware, maybe use the offset chucks for getting into hard to reach spots, etc. It's a nice drill for sure. Price wise, I just can't see buying an 18v Festool drill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Hey Franklin.I have the Protool 18v and the CXS, love them both. I also have an 18v DeWalt and Ryobi 1. The DeWalt served me well for many years while I was building homes as a contractor. I also have a 12 volt Hitachi impact which also served me well. But, I love my Protool because of the 4 speed box and unbelievable torque in 1st gear. The CXS is as the other guys say, a great assembly tool and the right angle drive is a dream. You can see it in use in one of my videos, https://youtu.be/aOZOg1DXCRYif you want to. The centrotec chuck system is very versatile as you will see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted April 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Hey Franklin.I have the Protool 18v and the CXS, love them both. I also have an 18v DeWalt and Ryobi 1. The DeWalt served me well for many years while I was building homes as a contractor. I also have a 12 volt Hitachi impact which also served me well. But, I love my Protool because of the 4 speed box and unbelievable torque in 1st gear. The CXS is as the other guys say, a great assembly tool and the right angle drive is a dream. You can see it in use in one of my videos, https://youtu.be/aOZOg1DXCRYif you want to. The centrotec chuck system is very versatile as you will see. I checked it out - thanks. While I was there I also watched "Barry the pug and the sausage" - haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madkrafter Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I couldn't justify the price of the big Festool drills but broke down and got the CXS when my Hitachi was going out and I had some extra money. I love the light weight and compactness of that thing. For light assembly, it is great. Then the last time McFeely's was sold, I got a T12+3 for 65% off during the inventory/ordering software fiasco. The T12 is 10.8v just like the CXS but has bigger batteries and more torque. I love having both, but would still have a hard time paying full-price for their big drills (but I now have the eccentric and right-angle chucks so I wouldn't need a full kit) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Mc Jones Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 I got the C12 and just picked up the C18. I like the drills because of the variety of accessories that come with them,both my drills have a offset chuck, Jacobs chuck and the centrotec chuck.nthe C18 which will be released in the states also has a dry wall chuck that is sold seperately. One thing that is coming to the states is the basic kit. What that is if you already have a Festool cordless tool say a drill, then you vp can buy a basic tool which doesn't have the batteries at a big discount. My C12 and C18 batteries are interchangeable.. another advantage is that the drill are brushless as well. They are pricey that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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