nic 17th April 2007, 03:02 PM My first Festool, looking for a Cordless drill, a good one this time, sick of going through GMC gear ...
Looking at the new 18V Li-ION Makita, looked nice on paper, said to myself I should really check out the festool range, people just keep on raving about them.
Lucky I did, even if it's only 12V I really love the little extras.
The makita is a nice gear but is no where as neat looking and nicely finished.
You'll probably be hearing more from me and my C12
Cheers
Nic
riri 17th April 2007, 05:36 PM good for you man!
TassieKiwi 17th April 2007, 05:47 PM This is a bloody interesting read, and will give you warm fuzzies when you discover how unique your new tool really is...
http://tts02.my-tts.com/festool.co.n.../C12review.pdf (http://tts02.my-tts.com/festool.co.nz/images/Australia/NewProducts/C12review.pdf)
Dan 17th April 2007, 06:23 PM I think Panasonic have started producing brushless models, but they wouldn't have the extra chucks the C12 has.
nt900 17th April 2007, 11:35 PM Congratulations Nic. :2tsup: I know how you feel, my first Festool some years back was the CDD12 - Set version (the predecessor to the C12). I never looked back.
I tell a lie. I have glanced left and right one or twice since that fateful CDD-day and today, but were disappointed on every count. :((
Out of interest, what size batteries did you choose?
1.3Ah NiCd,
2.4 Ah NiCd,
or 3.0 Ah NiMH
JeffG. 18th April 2007, 01:35 AM The ability to use the offset chuck -- and the right angle -- both would seem to be hugely valuable.
Nice buy :)
zuma 18th April 2007, 02:10 AM Yup the extra pieces are so interesting and very handy in tight spots! I use the TDK 12 with MH batteries.
I would have choosen the TDK 15,4 but this one isn't available in a set with MH batteries. :(( So If I have to screw some heavy bolts I use my not so cordless power drill on a low setting.
Dan Clark 18th April 2007, 07:38 AM I have a C12 and use it constantly. In general, it's an excellent drill, but the chucks make the drill. When I got the C12, I questioned how much I'd use the right-angle and offset chuck. The very next day, I used both of them to get at a tight spot.
One trick I use pretty often is to use the standard FastFix chuck with a drill bit plus the CentroTec chuck with a screw bit. It allows you to quickly pre-drill a hole, quickly change the chucks, and screw in the screw with minimal effort. It's great for production work where you place parts in a jig, screw, and drill repeatedly.
A month or so ago, I bought the Depth Stop Chuck for some drywall, primarily in tight spots. The chuck was supposed to supplant my Senco colleted screw gun. But I found that overall it was faster and easier to use than the Senco screw gun. At the end of the day, I tossed the Senco gun back in it's case and stored it away in my garage. I haven't used it since.
Here's a review of the Depth Stop Chuck on the FOG forum: http://festoolownersgroup.com/index.php?topic=331.0
Regards,
Dan.
nic 18th April 2007, 08:58 AM I got the set with 2 NiMH, offset chuck and 90 deg adaptor .
I also got a free systainer, cap and drink bottle ..
Nic
Dan 18th April 2007, 11:36 AM I got the set with 2 NiMH, offset chuck and 90 deg adaptor .
I also got a free systainer, cap and drink bottle ..
Nic
What about the free car (http://www.idealtools.com.au/category60_1.htm)?:D
Carpenter 18th April 2007, 07:19 PM This is a bloody interesting read, and will give you warm fuzzies when you discover how unique your new tool really is...
http://tts02.my-tts.com/festool.co.n.../C12review.pdf
Thanks Tassie, bloody faskinatin! This is why I love Festool.:2tsup:
Powertoolman 19th April 2007, 11:14 AM Thanks Tassie, bloody faskinatin! This is why I love Festool.:2tsup:Carpenter, If you thought my Technical Review was interesting, you should see how I'm incorporating the innards from a C12 in my expanding table construction. It takes a lot of faith in the components to bank a $15,000 table on this drill.
Refer to page 14
Table Construction Blog (http://waterfront-woods.home.att.net/Projects/RoundTable/TableBlog.html)
underused 19th April 2007, 12:35 PM I think Panasonic have started producing brushless models, but they wouldn't have the extra chucks the C12 has.
Dan ,youre right. I bought a brushless panasonic drill last year. They've been out a while here (Japan) . They're a nice piece of kit:2tsup: Panasonic batteries are also well known for being the best.
Ive heard (not 100% sure) that panasonic (National) provides the batteries for the festool drill.
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