Thread: TI 15 Impact Driver

I notice that UK sellers are already listing the machine, at a pretty good price too. You could save yourself 20% or so in buying offshore, and be the first on your block with a new one!

I wouldn't really be too hung up about the lack of torque. Those that require higher outputs: builders, carpenters, roofers, concreters etc. won't be buying this tool anyway, and there's plenty of quality alternatives from Makita, Hitachi, Panasonic, Hilti et. al. that are a much closer fit to their requirements.

Where the little Festool apparently shines is on second fix and workshop work, where it's compactness, lower power and amazing range of angular and eccentric fittings are best exploited. I think it will be an teriffic little home handyman's tool, ideally suited to smaller gauge fixtures and fittings.

At that price it should be able to compete with the other big players.

Originally Posted by wolften

At that price it should be able to compete with the other big players.

At what price.

Originally Posted by cicero1520

At what price.

...approx. AU$700 + shipping

Originally Posted by wolften

...approx. AU$700 + shipping

I am a lover of good tools, but can't justify that kind of money.

Had the pleasure of seeing it a few months ago in germany with other festool premium shop owners & we had one instore for customer feedback a couple of months ago. All i can say is its not too far away at the moment as its in its final testing with australian tradies. We have a premium shop conference next week so i think it will be on promo towards end of month. I will keep you guys posted once we know more

Originally Posted by VEK TOOLS

Had the pleasure of seeing it a few months ago in germany with other festool premium shop owners & we had one instore for customer feedback a couple of months ago. All i can say is its not too far away at the moment as its in its final testing with australian tradies. We have a premium shop conference next week so i think it will be on promo towards end of month. I will keep you guys posted once we know more

Cheers. Do you know roughly what the price will be? Also, on paper it seems underpowered compared to others (it is quoted at 100Nm while my hitachi and others are quoted at around 150Nm). Have you actually used it? Would you say it has as much grunt as its competitors? It sounds like it will be twice the price of others. One other question which is a little off topic. The cordless 15 Volt Carvex jigsaws have a 2.6Ah battery. Can you use the new 3.0Ah batteries in the Carvex? If not, will they release a version that is consistent with the new batteries? Seems crazy not to be able to swap your batteries between tools.

Originally Posted by JohnLyn

It sounds like it will be twice the price of others. One other question which is a little off topic. The cordless 15 Volt Carvex jigsaws have a 2.6Ah battery. Can you use the new 3.0Ah batteries in the Carvex? If not, will they release a version that is consistent with the new batteries? Seems crazy not to be able to swap your batteries between tools.

One thing to note, the CARVEX are actually 18v tools. But they happen to supply them with 15v batteries because the majority to Festool tools out there are 15v not 18v.

Originally Posted by JohnLyn

Cheers. Do you know roughly what the price will be? Also, on paper it seems underpowered compared to others (it is quoted at 100Nm while my hitachi and others are quoted at around 150Nm). Have you actually used it? Would you say it has as much grunt as its competitors? It sounds like it will be twice the price of others. One other question which is a little off topic. The cordless 15 Volt Carvex jigsaws have a 2.6Ah battery. Can you use the new 3.0Ah batteries in the Carvex? If not, will they release a version that is consistent with the new batteries? Seems crazy not to be able to swap your batteries between tools.

Just got back from the conference, price for skin will be $309inc gst & it will come in a systainer, i fell off my chair most... other skins sell for more than that & dont come with a case.
I did use it & can safely say that it has plenty of punch.As usual the germans have alot stricter testing methods hence the lower rating. Besides if it had much more torque you would snap the bits or the sscrews.

There has been testing with end users for the lasdt 2 months with detail feedback from them. There was a mixture of Festool users & non festool users......all of them have ordered on for themselves

We have ordered 200 skins for our existing customer base, they are due in early December

Originally Posted by VEK TOOLS

Just got back from the conference, price for skin will be $309inc gst & it will come in a systainer, i fell off my chair most... other skins sell for more than that & dont come with a case.
I did use it & can safely say that it has plenty of punch.As usual the germans have alot stricter testing methods hence the lower rating. Besides if it had much more torque you would snap the bits or the sscrews.

There has been testing with end users for the lasdt 2 months with detail feedback from them. There was a mixture of Festool users & non festool users......all of them have ordered on for themselves

We have ordered 200 skins for our existing customer base, they are due in early December

Thanks for the update. Do you know what the price for the full set will be - with the two batteries, charger and all of the different attachments?

Also, is it possible to buy a T15+3 skin? And if so how much are they?

the kit version will be approx $650 mark, also batteries charges & accessories will be coming down dramatically

14.4v 2.6ah original festool battery $110 down from $225
keyless centrotec chuck $45 down from $110

I couldnt believe it when they said it, theres also another couple of cordless tools coming next year too

Originally Posted by VEK TOOLS

.....I couldnt believe it when they said it, theres also another couple of cordless tools coming next year too

Very cool. Anyone want to start guessing what the new tools will be??

Maybe the Kafe 15s (espresso coffee machine)

Originally Posted by Brice Burrell

Very cool. Anyone want to start guessing what the new tools will be??

you will need to give everyone a headstart Brice as the US always seems to get things first