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« Reply #30 on: April 13, 2012, 07:32 PM » |
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I just saw Intelligent Workshop's post about the limited edition CXS. Are we getting those over here?  |
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« Reply #31 on: April 15, 2012, 10:14 AM » |
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I just bought a CXS yesterday to replace my bosch PS10 (the batteries seem to going) even though I have not used it exstensivly, my first impression is very postive...
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Festool weapons: ETS125, RO90, RO125, Dominio 500, Kepex, CT mini, CXS... and the list grows....
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« Reply #32 on: April 15, 2012, 11:22 AM » |
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Bringing my festool gear on set also guarantees me a larger weekly kit rental. So just having them around makes me money even if they just sit in the box.
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GhostFist
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« Reply #33 on: April 15, 2012, 04:12 PM » |
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I get more money based on the value of my tools. Wage plus equipment rental, car rental, and cell phone
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Kev
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« Reply #34 on: April 15, 2012, 06:02 PM » |
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I get more money based on the value of my tools. Wage plus equipment rental, car rental, and cell phone
You'd look silly wearing four CXSs ! ... Better conceal two of the under your jacket  |
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« Reply #35 on: April 15, 2012, 06:21 PM » |
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Wood_Junkie
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« Reply #36 on: April 15, 2012, 09:12 PM » |
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Ha Love the CXS. Used it extensively today building some shelving in my basement. Drove 50+ #10, 2 1/2" screws in/through 2-by material without breaking a sweat. And battery is still going strong. I always reach for the CXS, even though I have a C12 and TDK12 handy. It's SO lightweight and easy to handle. |
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jacko9
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« Reply #37 on: April 15, 2012, 09:41 PM » |
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I just saw Intelligent Workshop's post about the limited edition CXS. Are we getting those over here? I don't know if we are but, I'll wait and see before I buy one. |
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BMH
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« Reply #38 on: April 24, 2012, 09:59 PM » |
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I have been resisting buying a CXS for some time. I have been doing a lot of cabinet work and the T15 was doing a good job, but was a little heavy and no light. One of this weekend project was a setting a 100 stainless steel screws #6 3/4" with stainless steel washers. This was to secure the trim under four bench seats on a pontoon boat with limited clearance. I gave in and got the CXS. Made the job so much easier and faster. Took an hour instead of 2 hours I scheduled for the project, most of it on my back and my head under the bench. I have been using it on multiple project this last couple of days and it is a winner.
The bad new with the Festool "working faster and smarter" my honey dew list are getting longer.
Bruce
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EvilNuff
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« Reply #39 on: April 26, 2012, 12:27 PM » |
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I like my CXS more than I anticipated when I purchased it and actually use it almost exclusively now for all my drilling needs.
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GPowers
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« Reply #40 on: April 26, 2012, 12:34 PM » |
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The CXS is small, light and it has power to spare. First drill I grab.
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nydesign
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« Reply #41 on: April 29, 2012, 12:32 PM » |
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I use the CXS for almost everything now, it's replaced my 18V makita's.
I keep a large corded drill as backup for stuff the CXS is not made for.
cheers,
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ccarrolladams
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« Reply #42 on: April 29, 2012, 12:49 PM » |
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When the CXS became available in the USA I bought one, having used them on visits to Europe and in Festool classes. Up to then I personally had only used corded drills and drivers.
All six of the cabinet makers working for me own personal battery powered drills and drivers of various kinds, including Festools. I encouraged all of my people to try the CXS. All appreciate its light weight, small size and sophisticated torque setting for driving delicate cabinet hardware screws. When more CXS were available I bought 6 more of them as gifts for my cabinet makers. Later I gave them the Installers Kit, which has all the driver bits we actually use.
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Ken Nagrod
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« Reply #43 on: May 09, 2012, 12:09 AM » |
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I was on a job Monday where granite countertops were being installed and the installers were having a tough time getting the two long sections spread to do the fill at the sink area. They cut out a little of the drywall to recess the two large halves into opposing walls, to give them the gap they needed to install the epoxy filler. Well, I guess there was a lot of cursing in Spanish so I went to look at what was going on and saw their problem. There was a drywall screw sticking out of the stud right where they needed to push the granite against. They couldn't get a screwdriver or drill with a bit in the small gap or at a workable angle and didn't feel like lifting off the heavy countertop. I told them to hold on while I would go get the solution. Enter the CXS with the right angle chuck. Brought it in, got the oohs and ahhs, got the screw out in maybe 5 seconds. Countertop in and done. Sure, it's probably not used often by people who own the CXS, but it's sure darn handy when a problem like that occurs. On another positive note, I've been using the CXS for so many different tasks for around a month now, still on the same battery and...I HAVEN'T EVEN RECHARGED IT YET! IT'S MAGIC!  |
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Michael1960
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« Reply #44 on: May 09, 2012, 04:41 AM » |
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I am experiencing some 'pain' after purchasing a CXS this afternoon. Dont get me wrong the drill is outstanding - it was the CFO's response  when the invoice was spotted! |
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Kev
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« Reply #45 on: May 09, 2012, 06:01 AM » |
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I am experiencing some 'pain' after purchasing a CXS this afternoon. Dont get me wrong the drill is outstanding - it was the CFO's response when the invoice was spotted! First rule of Festool ........ |
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« Reply #46 on: May 09, 2012, 07:32 AM » |
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I am experiencing some 'pain' after purchasing a CXS this afternoon. Dont get me wrong the drill is outstanding - it was the CFO's response when the invoice was spotted! The appropriate response is, "Well, I could have gotten a C-15..." |
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« Reply #47 on: May 09, 2012, 09:23 AM » |
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"Look how much I saved over the T18 package!" Oh and say it was ON SALE!!!!!!!  |
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Michael1960
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« Reply #48 on: May 11, 2012, 01:39 AM » |
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Thanks for the ideas - the pain is subsiding. I told the CFO it was a cost effective solution to my drilling needs! (I won't try this again) |
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