Part of my package deal was an NiMH C12 drill along with eccentric and right angle chucks. I already have a set of Makita LXTs, as well as the Makita 10.8v drill and impact driver combo. They have performed beautifully and had very compatible (to me) ergonomics. The C12 with older battery technology, goofy-Centrotec bits, and weird form factor was mentally being reassigned for the classifieds. "At least Festools hold their resale value", I thought.
I wanted to make sure the batteries were good and at least kick the C12's metaphorical tires before I shipped it off, so I forced myself to use it. My immediate reaction was: heavy, don't like the handle, but the trigger control isn't bad. A few hours later... which included 3 opportunities to use the right angle chuck to make an otherwise impossible situation possible I had no intentions of selling the C12... I began looking longingly at the CXS and wondering which one of my friends would be most likely to want to buy my Makita gear.
I did not want, certainly did not need this drill to be good enough to justify its price. If team green can make a $450 cordless drill seem like a bargain, how am I going to avoid buying all their other products? Thinking they were over-priced was the only thing keeping my Festool lust in check.
(I understand paying a lot more for something a little better... the last 5% of performance usually commands a hefty premium. I was surprised to find out that I was getting a lot more than 5% more for my money. The Kapex even feels like value for money after having a chance to use it.)
I wanted to make sure the batteries were good and at least kick the C12's metaphorical tires before I shipped it off, so I forced myself to use it. My immediate reaction was: heavy, don't like the handle, but the trigger control isn't bad. A few hours later... which included 3 opportunities to use the right angle chuck to make an otherwise impossible situation possible I had no intentions of selling the C12... I began looking longingly at the CXS and wondering which one of my friends would be most likely to want to buy my Makita gear.
I did not want, certainly did not need this drill to be good enough to justify its price. If team green can make a $450 cordless drill seem like a bargain, how am I going to avoid buying all their other products? Thinking they were over-priced was the only thing keeping my Festool lust in check.
(I understand paying a lot more for something a little better... the last 5% of performance usually commands a hefty premium. I was surprised to find out that I was getting a lot more than 5% more for my money. The Kapex even feels like value for money after having a chance to use it.)
