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What I appreciate the most about how festool evolves. The systainers all connect together wether it's version 1 to 2 and now 3. The battery style hasn't changed it just gets smarter. Other brands have changed over the years and it's disposable. I'm hooked.
At some point in my life I used Festool instruments.. amazing results and a joy to use. When my life took a turn I put my collection on sale for 25% off the original price - there was a line of people eager to buy.
Hi, I always thought people who bought Festool drills must be crazy; so much money for a tool which only makes things spin. But now that I own a T18 I know that it is an absolutely fabulous bit of kit, worth every penny to me. One thing I would like to add about the clutch and the switch; The clutch not only controls the max torque, but it also controls the speed. So you will notice that at a low torque setting, the max RPM is reduced as well, which make it really suitable for delicate work. I do believe this is what actually makes the clutch so good and I am not aware of any other drill which has this feature. The switch you were referring to is the clutch engagement (again being able to turn the clutch on at the last used setting is a big bonus to actually use the clutch in real life) and not the speed control. I just tried myself, and absolutely nothing happens when you move the switch whilst drilling. Only after you released the the trigger, the clutch is engaged. I own a Metabo Quick drill as well and being able to remove the chuck is a must have for me. However, I bought my father in law a Metabo quick drill as well, which even came with the special bit adapter, but he simply keeps swapping drill bits and bit holders in the same chuck all the time. So if it is not in your way of working, a removable chuck is of no value. And this drill would be a perfect complement as a second drill (I mean, a drill, systainer, two batteries and charger is really good value); one for drilling and one for screwing. If only it was available on our side of of the pond... Good luck with your choice. I'm sure will not regret owning this drill. If you are also in the market for the PSC, be aware that you can buy a combo kit with this drill and the jigsaw.
Thanks for the great comment! Yes the clutch engagement switch I found sometimes gets switched before drilling by putting my hand on the top of the drill.
LOVE, LOVE the case! I think every tool should come with a case to protect your tools. The cases alone would make me change to this brand! Thank you for your opinions on what you like and don’t like. It’s refreshing to get honest reviews.
I've been eyeballing this drill, big time. That loose ring on the nose of the chuck would drive me batshit crazy every time it rattles. Glad you pointed that out!!
@@TheFunnyCarpenter i was thinking about that as well. I would think it's only use is what you mentioned 🤷♂️ I've never seen one like that and could live without that "feature" lol
I use my drills daily as I am in a skilled trade, and have always been partial to Milwaukee. I could never wrap my head around the price tags for Festool...UNTIL I used my friend's track saw and drill. Now, YES, I believe the hype.
Enjoyable review. I'm peeking in to the German catalogue and it does not feature the fixed chuck version. I guess yours is kind of an entry level overseas version.
Learning a lot of skills from your channel! You’re like a older brother who’s teaching me life tricks. As for me, I’m a newly wed; without any tools yet... we’re just starting out, our adult lives. I’m hoping to find some favor in your decision making when picking a winner of the drill. Keep up the videos because I’m ready to learn more. Be blessed!
What i realy like about the Festool brushless tools is that they are very quiet, my employer provides us with m12 and m18 fuel drills but they noise they make makes u want to use hearing protection for only putting in screws.... And the smoothness of the Festool makes it realy easy to put in screws onehanded without slipping and jabing the bit into your workpiece.
Great review. Really appreciate the way you approach reviews. I have some festool stuff and rarely see reviewers take as much stock in ergonomics. It's more important than some people think.
Thanks Nathan. I definitely agree, I've always found ergonomics to be the most important factor in being able to use a tool safely at a very high level.
Thanks for the Festool review it is good to learn more about them I am a plumber and have been using Milwaukee tools for years or I should say decades. Battery tools have changed the where I buy tools dramatically when the battery tools first came up they are really handy but not all that great and I have used several different brands over the years.
@@TheFunnyCarpenter I've recently decided to move from Ridgid to a blend of Milwaukee and Festool. Ordering the TSC55 next week. I wish Milwaukee made a track saw. It would be badass, I'm sure.
As a Festool snob, I would suggest you use the Carvex before you buy it. It's definitely different. It has this strobe feature in the light that makes it look like the blade is still and it's cutting like a light saber. Of all my fellow festool snobs that I know it's about 50/50 in who likes it and who doesn't. I used a Mafell P1cc at a trade show and was blown away. Mafells also all come in Systainers, and are about the only tools that can look down on Festool
Might as well buy the T18+3 with removable chucks .Only dislike ive had with mine is that I occasionally knock it into reverse . Or purchase the C18 which has arguably better ergonomics.
I really like my t18 with the changeable chucks. It does everything I could ever want from a drill and much more. I have found powerhouse drills like the Milwaukee’s very uncomfortable too use exactly because they’re so powerful. Another nice thing with the t18-3 is you can use the CXS Jacob chuck on it
Thanks for the giveaway! I do have a milwaukee drill but have been looking at this one to get back into festool. I plan on getting a domino again eventually.
Thanks Mate! That’s a bosh stand. I just mounted a piece of plywood to it and then made some custom plywood wings with a few parts you can order from Festool to clip to the saw.
I am so glad you explained Festool down to a perfect explanation. I have always told people Festool is more precision than other brands. Milwaukee, Makita etc as you said are more of a powerful wild beast. Subscribed and thank you for great video.
I only have one Festool item (J-clamp) for a MFT. I dream of getting a Festool Domino for joinery. I love your honest reviews and enjoy your sense of humor.
That domino seems amazing- I always dream of getting one and then building lots of cool stuff.... but in reality I probably wouldn’t use it enough to justify the price!
Man thats all I have ever heard is that the festool is great for carpentry which I love. I have both m18 and m12 Milwaukee. I needed the m12 not to destroy cabinets and anything small that I build lol great video. Oh and the first time I saw the systainer system I thought they were computers machines like servers or something 😆
The festool barrel jigsaw has a soft start like the brushless makita, so I would try before you buy. The makita brushed 18v jigsaw is doesn't have that nonsense, you can still buy it new.
The clutch on the drill looks impressive ... but what really got me thinking was he container cleat. I have a fair sized collection of tstak stuff mixed with a few systainers and generally hate having to move a stack of containers to get to the tool box of interest. My systainers are pretty new (all within the last year) but don't have the cleat, but It made me think about using something simple like angle brackets on a cabinet wall for storage. Not going to be amazing for a van (alone), but better than the clips (I enjoyed your tstak vs. packout video. It was spot on.) Great videos!
I’ve been on the fence about this drill. I already have a Festool PDC which has the same sleeve on the chuck. You know when you have too much Festool when your local dealer knows you by name lol
I do a fair amount of finer woodworking and have been wondering if the Festool drill and impact would be worth the price upgrade. Great info! You have given me a ton of food for thought. Thanks so much.
Great video again man! I definitely agree that the multiple heads/chucks for the cxs /t18 make the t18e a somewhat 'lesser' choice. It's like buyers remorse... Slightly lol. I love me my cxs too now.
I've only been in the trades for a few years and I've learned so much from you and Scott Brown thanks for your expertise I am also a firm believer in having a different drill for every job
I really like the C-18 (cxs's big brother). The nicest drill/install driver I have used. I just picked up the T18e as well to complement the C-18. Both are super smooth and controlled. Perfect for cabinet makers. Good review. Now to see how the durability is....
@@TheFunnyCarpenter I really like the ergonomics of both TBH; the C-18 feels really great in the hand for screwdriving, and odd angles, etc. Like the T18E you reviewed, the balance is really good too. I mainly picked up the T18E for larger jobs where there is a lot of drilling and fastening to do, so have dedicated tools for each task. The T18 is really smooth to operate with drilling, etc. (And I am already on the battery platform (TSC55, Osc18). ) The C18 of the two is my main go to though. It is just a little bit more comfortable and nimble. I can hang it off my tool belt and forget that it's there
The Milwaukee Gen 3 Hammer Drill may not be as refined as a Festool but it is a freakin beast. I stirred a 5 gallon Home Depot Bucket of self leveler, which is like a soupy cement. It would’ve gone all day in low gear. That’s a really good deal for that Festool Drill!
Thanks for posting this review. I've been looking to replace my rather old Hitachi 12V drill and driver combo with something a little more modern but always thought that the Festool product line was too far out of my reach. Time to start including their products in my search. Cheers from The Wack!
I have enjoyed your channel. I mostly into the Makita line, however I have a rainbow of tools. I have more drills then I should admit to. My favorite is the 12 volt Metabo (actual Metatbo) with all the interchangeable heads. It is very ergonomic and great for installation needs. I have to disagree with you on the Makita jigsaw. It took me some time to get used to, but now I really like it. Thank for your insight.
Love the channel! Awesome review!! I'm a die hard Milwaukee guy but some of these new 18 volt festools are sweet. I've got a festools ct26 and corded track saw. Kinda wish I would have gotten the cordless track saw. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the review. Understand that this drill model exists precisely because it has a fixed chuck. It lowers the manufacturing costs for the product and it can be sold at a lower price point compared to the standard drills Festool offers. Bells and whistles cost money. Festool also changed what they include with their standard T and C 18v drills. They no longer include the eccentric chuck in those sets. You only get the 3 jaw, the Centrotec and the right angle chucks in the sets. The eccentric chuck is sold separately and costs $130. So those standard 18v drills in sets and the eccentric chuck is $630 versus the Easy model (with batteries and charger) at $300. One can pine away for the Easy version to have the features of Festool's standard line of drills, but you'd be tilting at windmills a bit to desire that. As both you and Festool say, the Easy is "entry level" BUT you still get the quality of Festool. Cabinet installers make good use of the eccentric chuck and the right angle chuck. Serious hobbyist woodworkers and homeowners, less so. Hmm, what to do with the $330?
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What I appreciate the most about how festool evolves. The systainers all connect together wether it's version 1 to 2 and now 3. The battery style hasn't changed it just gets smarter.
Other brands have changed over the years and it's disposable.
I'm hooked.
Great points
Festool tools are expensive but they are well made and the ergonomics is what make people buy them. Thanks for the videos.
They are also mostly made in Germany heh
For me, the clutch is really important feature for what I use a drill for. The Festool sounds quieter too. Looks like a winner.
Daniel
It's very quiet
Finally a new Review, really love your channel. You should have a lot more subscribers.Keep it up. 👍👍
Much appreciated!
Festool are on another level when it comes to the balance and feel of their tools. Very few brands can compete in those areas.
Lately I've been getting more and more interested in festool.
Me too, great quality tools for sure.
At some point in my life I used Festool instruments.. amazing results and a joy to use. When my life took a turn I put my collection on sale for 25% off the original price - there was a line of people eager to buy.
I hope your life is back on track now my man.
I have never tried Festool power tools, but Thanks to your videos I would like to try them out.
Thank you for finally explaining what that bearing at the end of the drill is for (to hold on to for precision)
Hi,
I always thought people who bought Festool drills must be crazy; so much money for a tool which only makes things spin. But now that I own a T18 I know that it is an absolutely fabulous bit of kit, worth every penny to me.
One thing I would like to add about the clutch and the switch; The clutch not only controls the max torque, but it also controls the speed. So you will notice that at a low torque setting, the max RPM is reduced as well, which make it really suitable for delicate work. I do believe this is what actually makes the clutch so good and I am not aware of any other drill which has this feature. The switch you were referring to is the clutch engagement (again being able to turn the clutch on at the last used setting is a big bonus to actually use the clutch in real life) and not the speed control. I just tried myself, and absolutely nothing happens when you move the switch whilst drilling. Only after you released the the trigger, the clutch is engaged.
I own a Metabo Quick drill as well and being able to remove the chuck is a must have for me. However, I bought my father in law a Metabo quick drill as well, which even came with the special bit adapter, but he simply keeps swapping drill bits and bit holders in the same chuck all the time. So if it is not in your way of working, a removable chuck is of no value. And this drill would be a perfect complement as a second drill (I mean, a drill, systainer, two batteries and charger is really good value); one for drilling and one for screwing. If only it was available on our side of of the pond...
Good luck with your choice. I'm sure will not regret owning this drill. If you are also in the market for the PSC, be aware that you can buy a combo kit with this drill and the jigsaw.
Thanks for the great comment! Yes the clutch engagement switch I found sometimes gets switched before drilling by putting my hand on the top of the drill.
I like your honest reviews. You touch on points I actually value. Thanks man!
Just picked it up this week,the slim line batteries are what sold me,more power less bulky.👍🇨🇦📐
My new favorite channel
Thank You and Festool Canada. This drill would be nice for DIYer like me.. ❤️
I really like the festool they are so simple yet perfect and well thought out
Well put
LOVE, LOVE the case! I think every tool should come with a case to protect your tools. The cases alone would make me change to this brand! Thank you for your opinions on what you like and don’t like. It’s refreshing to get honest reviews.
I've been wanting this drill for a while. Thank you for the in depth review.
Glad it was helpful!
This is the most helpful video I’ve seen on the festool drills!
Thanks Anthony
I've been eyeballing this drill, big time. That loose ring on the nose of the chuck would drive me batshit crazy every time it rattles. Glad you pointed that out!!
Meatball Salad I’m thinking you could put some silicone on there and stop it from rattling. That’s what I would have done if I kept the drill.
@@TheFunnyCarpenter i was thinking about that as well. I would think it's only use is what you mentioned 🤷♂️ I've never seen one like that and could live without that "feature" lol
Great video Funny Man!! I've been wanting to try a Festool for years. Never even seen a Festool in person.
Thanks Mark!
I use my drills daily as I am in a skilled trade, and have always been partial to Milwaukee. I could never wrap my head around the price tags for Festool...UNTIL I used my friend's track saw and drill. Now, YES, I believe the hype.
Lol, that's funny
Just out of curiosity, what exactly would a non-skilled trade be?
Festool products are expensive, but they are a pleasure to use.
100% agree, the price is a bitter pill! Often times too bitter
Enjoyable review. I'm peeking in to the German catalogue and it does not feature the fixed chuck version. I guess yours is kind of an entry level overseas version.
Learning a lot of skills from your channel! You’re like a older brother who’s teaching me life tricks. As for me, I’m a newly wed; without any tools yet... we’re just starting out, our adult lives. I’m hoping to find some favor in your decision making when picking a winner of the drill. Keep up the videos because I’m ready to learn more. Be blessed!
Thanks a lot for checking out the channel, I’m happy you’re finding it helpful!
I enjoy watching your videos and reviews. I've been very interested in festool, I hear good things about them
Thanks a lot!
love your channel, no nonsense just content.
What i realy like about the Festool brushless tools is that they are very quiet, my employer provides us with m12 and m18 fuel drills but they noise they make makes u want to use hearing protection for only putting in screws....
And the smoothness of the Festool makes it realy easy to put in screws onehanded without slipping and jabing the bit into your workpiece.
Using the drill reminds me a lot of driving a sporty well made car. The next thing you know you're going 150 down the freeway and it feels like 80.
Looks like a really great tool, those cases look tidy too. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Great review. Really appreciate the way you approach reviews. I have some festool stuff and rarely see reviewers take as much stock in ergonomics. It's more important than some people think.
Thanks Nathan. I definitely agree, I've always found ergonomics to be the most important factor in being able to use a tool safely at a very high level.
Thanks for the Festool review it is good to learn more about them I am a plumber and have been using Milwaukee tools for years or I should say decades. Battery tools have changed the where I buy tools dramatically when the battery tools first came up they are really handy but not all that great and I have used several different brands over the years.
I don't have any festool tools. but I am green with envy.
Loving the videos. Keep up the great work. Please add my ticket in the hat!
i screw up a lot of projects with or without a drill - great video!
Thanks for the review. I'm ready to join the cult of Festool.
Lol be careful Jay it’s an expensive one! But if u use the tools a lot and you end up liking them over cheaper ones it can be worth it🙃
@@TheFunnyCarpenter I've recently decided to move from Ridgid to a blend of Milwaukee and Festool. Ordering the TSC55 next week. I wish Milwaukee made a track saw. It would be badass, I'm sure.
The 18v jigsaw is a gateway tool - you’ll be hooked and want everything from the Vecturo to the angle grinder 😬
As a Festool snob, I would suggest you use the Carvex before you buy it. It's definitely different. It has this strobe feature in the light that makes it look like the blade is still and it's cutting like a light saber. Of all my fellow festool snobs that I know it's about 50/50 in who likes it and who doesn't. I used a Mafell P1cc at a trade show and was blown away. Mafells also all come in Systainers, and are about the only tools that can look down on Festool
Hey, I got a need for another drill. This one looks great! I am an engineer from New Zealand.
I haven't pulled the trigger on any Festool stuff yet, but I'd love to try it someday.
Best tools one of the best out there. Its some thing i have been wanting for along time.
Nice review, thanks. I'm all in on M18 but very jealous of that clutch.
Might as well buy the T18+3 with removable chucks .Only dislike ive had with mine is that I occasionally knock it into reverse .
Or purchase the C18 which has arguably better ergonomics.
I really like my t18 with the changeable chucks. It does everything I could ever want from a drill and much more. I have found powerhouse drills like the Milwaukee’s very uncomfortable too use exactly because they’re so powerful.
Another nice thing with the t18-3 is you can use the CXS Jacob chuck on it
Love your channel! Thanks for the videos. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for watching!
Yes, a new video upload!!! 👌👍
Sweet Drill. Thanks for the review
Thanks for your honesty.
Nice Drill 😁👍🏻
Definitely worth the money!
Nice Video 👍🏻
Thanks. I'll be sad to give it away!
I have been eyeballing that drill
Finally a nice review. Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
This girl needs that drill!😁🙋🏻♀️
🙄
Don't we all
She can have my spot. I approve
Umm, no comment! Lest I get in trouble! 😳🙄😂☺️☺️☺️
I would start my own carpentry business with a drill like that!
Looks like a great drill to add to the quiver
Great video!! Saw your channel from a comment posted on the Think Media channel. keep up the good work!!!
Thanks Ash! Best wishes with your channel, keep having fun:)
@@TheFunnyCarpenter Thanks , you as well!
I can't believe it, this guy is really smart, I thought I was the last one remaining🤪 Lol
Thanks for the giveaway!
I do have a milwaukee drill but have been looking at this one to get back into festool. I plan on getting a domino again eventually.
Thanks for the great reviews! Hello from California!
Thanks mate, hello from up the coast.
Hi. What mitre saw stand is that and how did you mount it? Dig the channel, your videos and your vibe.
Thanks Mate! That’s a bosh stand. I just mounted a piece of plywood to it and then made some custom plywood wings with a few parts you can order from Festool to clip to the saw.
I’ve been leaning up upgrading from my Ryobi. Need a better clutch. And that may have sold me. Thanks
Thanks for this review.
Give us a closer look at your truck bed/systainer workbench set up. That looked very clever
Love your videos here down under..
Nice down to earth reviews.. 🤙
Much appreciated!
I am so glad you explained Festool down to a perfect explanation. I have always told people Festool is more precision than other brands. Milwaukee, Makita etc as you said are more of a powerful wild beast. Subscribed and thank you for great video.
Makita tools are insanely reliable. They never break essentially it's unbelievable
@@basketball798 They had a hammer drill issue but re launched it. Some people are still stuck with the earlier model that over heats.
Awesome videos! Just found your channel and really enjoy your content!
Thanks a lot, I appreciate the support!
entertaining and informative review, like the chanel a lot, subscriber from Norway here!
Thanks a lot Per I appreciate it! Cheers from Canada
really like your videos, informative and engaging.
Thanks a lot
I only have one Festool item (J-clamp) for a MFT. I dream of getting a Festool Domino for joinery. I love your honest reviews and enjoy your sense of humor.
That domino seems amazing- I always dream of getting one and then building lots of cool stuff.... but in reality I probably wouldn’t use it enough to justify the price!
That clutch is pretty wild! Good review
Really like the review. Keep it coming😃
Thanks Petar
New subscriber and I love ur channel! Thank you for sharing all your knowledge!
I like some honesty 👍 keep up the fine videos
Thanks Lars
Looks like a great drill, Festool truly think about the user experience!
I have the CXS Li. I love it but rpm is slow. Did not upgrade to a higher model because of the cost. Looks worth it.
Great review. Been eyeballing Festool gear
Man thats all I have ever heard is that the festool is great for carpentry which I love. I have both m18 and m12 Milwaukee. I needed the m12 not to destroy cabinets and anything small that I build lol great video. Oh and the first time I saw the systainer system I thought they were computers machines like servers or something 😆
The festool barrel jigsaw has a soft start like the brushless makita, so I would try before you buy. The makita brushed 18v jigsaw is doesn't have that nonsense, you can still buy it new.
Love it! keep up the videos, big fan
Appreciate it big time!
The clutch on the drill looks impressive ... but what really got me thinking was he container cleat. I have a fair sized collection of tstak stuff mixed with a few systainers and generally hate having to move a stack of containers to get to the tool box of interest. My systainers are pretty new (all within the last year) but don't have the cleat, but It made me think about using something simple like angle brackets on a cabinet wall for storage. Not going to be amazing for a van (alone), but better than the clips (I enjoyed your tstak vs. packout video. It was spot on.)
Great videos!
You're bang on with that cleat idea. There's no reason why you couldn't build a nice system with even just 3/4"X3/4" hardwood cleats.
Nice review. I think the price comparison with the Milwaukie makes a strong argument to go with the Festool. Thanks for posting man.
FYI, the depth control chuck from the Festool PDC 18/4 LARGE drill also fits the small Festool TXS & CXS drills.
Every household should have a cordless drill. I don't care what brand.
100% agree. Those hyper tough drills from Walmart are pretty great for the price.
I’ve been on the fence about this drill. I already have a Festool PDC which has the same sleeve on the chuck. You know when you have too much Festool when your local dealer knows you by name lol
@Del Boy lol
Best video to date!!! Great info👏
Glad you think so!
I do a fair amount of finer woodworking and have been wondering if the Festool drill and impact would be worth the price upgrade. Great info! You have given me a ton of food for thought. Thanks so much.
Great video again man! I definitely agree that the multiple heads/chucks for the cxs /t18 make the t18e a somewhat 'lesser' choice. It's like buyers remorse... Slightly lol. I love me my cxs too now.
I'm glad you're liking the CXS. Thanks Daniel.
I've only been in the trades for a few years and I've learned so much from you and Scott Brown thanks for your expertise
I am also a firm believer in having a different drill for every job
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Been wanting to get a festool for a long time great review
Enjoyed your review. I also value ergonomics, would love to get this in my hands.
It's definitely a drill to check out at the tool store if you have one around. Thanks for checking out the channel!
I really like the C-18 (cxs's big brother). The nicest drill/install driver I have used.
I just picked up the T18e as well to complement the C-18. Both are super smooth and controlled. Perfect for cabinet makers.
Good review. Now to see how the durability is....
How do you like handling the T18E vs the C18?
@@TheFunnyCarpenter I really like the ergonomics of both TBH; the C-18 feels really great in the hand for screwdriving, and odd angles, etc. Like the T18E you reviewed, the balance is really good too. I mainly picked up the T18E for larger jobs where there is a lot of drilling and fastening to do, so have dedicated tools for each task. The T18 is really smooth to operate with drilling, etc. (And I am already on the battery platform (TSC55, Osc18). )
The C18 of the two is my main go to though. It is just a little bit more comfortable and nimble. I can hang it off my tool belt and forget that it's there
Cool vid, like always. I'd like to see some Hilti drills in future reviews. :)
I would definitely like to test out some Hilti drills, I should shoot them a message and see if they are interested in providing and drills to test.
I love my Hilti drills, as well.
The Milwaukee Gen 3 Hammer Drill may not be as refined as a Festool but it is a freakin beast. I stirred a 5 gallon Home Depot Bucket of self leveler, which is like a soupy cement. It would’ve gone all day in low gear.
That’s a really good deal for that Festool Drill!
No doubt the power on that drill is mind boggling
love the festool cases
I have the same clutch on one of my 12v milwaukee drill driver. Strange at first but works great. The drill seems a good price seeing as it's a kit.
Thanks for the info
The case! I love the case, keep the drill. Just kidding I would love a festool drill.
Thanks for posting this review. I've been looking to replace my rather old Hitachi 12V drill and driver combo with something a little more modern but always thought that the Festool product line was too far out of my reach. Time to start including their products in my search. Cheers from The Wack!
Cheers 🍻 indeed, thanks for supporting the channel
I love their color combo
I subscribed (though later, rather than sooner... First time seeing you)... So ummmm... Can I get the drill now? Gonna NEED THAT DRILL! LOL
I have enjoyed your channel. I mostly into the Makita line, however I have a rainbow of tools. I have more drills then I should admit to. My favorite is the 12 volt Metabo (actual Metatbo) with all the interchangeable heads. It is very ergonomic and great for installation needs. I have to disagree with you on the Makita jigsaw. It took me some time to get used to, but now I really like it. Thank for your insight.
Thanks Daniel! Let me know if you Makita jigsaw breaks, I can give you a screaming deal on mine:p
Love the channel! Awesome review!! I'm a die hard Milwaukee guy but some of these new 18 volt festools are sweet. I've got a festools ct26 and corded track saw. Kinda wish I would have gotten the cordless track saw. Keep up the good work!
I regret getting a corded track saw as well!
Thanks for the review. Understand that this drill model exists precisely because it has a fixed chuck. It lowers the manufacturing costs for the product and it can be sold at a lower price point compared to the standard drills Festool offers. Bells and whistles cost money. Festool also changed what they include with their standard T and C 18v drills. They no longer include the eccentric chuck in those sets. You only get the 3 jaw, the Centrotec and the right angle chucks in the sets. The eccentric chuck is sold separately and costs $130. So those standard 18v drills in sets and the eccentric chuck is $630 versus the Easy model (with batteries and charger) at $300. One can pine away for the Easy version to have the features of Festool's standard line of drills, but you'd be tilting at windmills a bit to desire that. As both you and Festool say, the Easy is "entry level" BUT you still get the quality of Festool. Cabinet installers make good use of the eccentric chuck and the right angle chuck. Serious hobbyist woodworkers and homeowners, less so. Hmm, what to do with the $330?
That clutch though 😍