Consolidated FAQ for the TSC 55, PDC 18 and BHC 18.

[Brent Shively]

Ask you questions here about the new tools coming out June 1st. 

Brent

 

[bkharman]

Thanks [member=47173]Brent Shively[/member] ...

Does the PDC 18/4 come with the attic sys like in the UK?

Cheers.  Bryan.

 

[Brent Shively]

Bryan,
Yes, it will.

Brent

 

[bkharman]

Bryan,
Yes, it will.

Brent

Thanks Brent.  Ordered and ready to get my hands on this thing... been waiting since it was introduced in the UK!

Cheers.  Bryan.

 

[copcarcollector]

Can someone please explain the main differences between the BHC Hammer Drill and the PDC Percussion Drill

Why would someone choose one over the other?

 

[bkharman]

Can someone please explain the main differences between the BHC Hammer Drill and the PDC Percussion Drill

Why would someone choose one over the other?

My .02...

BHC is best suited for a lot of hammer drilling in masonary.  PDC is best for wood/steel and the occasional use of the "hammer" portion.  I am in the latter boat so that is the direction i went.  [member=1725]jonny round boy[/member] had a nice write up on this one when he got it... look for that thread on the best uses for the PDC.

Cheers.  Bryan.

 

[AlexThePalex]

Can someone please explain the main differences between the BHC Hammer Drill and the PDC Percussion Drill

Why would someone choose one over the other?

http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tools-accessories/crestron-drill-terminology/msg393596/?topicseen#msg393596

 

[Clweed]

Is the TSC 55 compatible with the 15v battery?

Thanks,
Lee

 

[Shane Holland]

Is the TSC 55 compatible with the 15v battery?

Yes. It will run at a slightly slower speed however.

 

[jcpsmallwoodworkershop]

two questions about the pdc 18:

what is the max torque rating of impact wrench, in foot/lbs?

and what is max rpm of drill side?

and how is the c18 different from the t18, and how what is max rpm and torque from c18?

thanks

 

[Staniam]

Bryan,
Yes, it will.

Brent

Will any of the other drill kits come with attic systainers? Or better yet, what other kits in general will come with attic systainers?

 

[Staniam]

Sorry, just realized this thread was titled for three specific tools.

 

[tjbnwi]

two questions about the pdc 18:

what is the max torque rating of impact wrench, in foot/lbs?

and what is max rpm of drill side?

and how is the c18 different from the t18, and how what is max rpm and torque from c18?

thanks

The PDC is not an impact tool it is a percussion tool. The striking motion is lineal not rotational.

Max speed appears to be 3800 RPM.

Tom

 

[Brent Shively]

two questions about the pdc 18:

what is the max torque rating of impact wrench, in foot/lbs?

and what is max rpm of drill side?

and how is the c18 different from the t18, and how what is max rpm and torque from c18?

thanks

As mentioned earlier the PDC is a Precussion or hammer drill and does not operate as an impact driver.
The Tourqe raitings are as follows:
hard/soft:531-354 in lbs

The RPM raitings are as follows:
1st gear:0-400 RPM
2nd gear: 0-850 RPM
3rd gear: 0-1850 RPM
4th gear: 0-3800 RPM

The difference between the T and C-18 drills is the handle style and the tourqe raiting is 398 in lbs.

 

[Throwback7r]

Does the PDC have a all metal chuck?

 

[SittingElf]

Does the PDC have a all metal chuck?

The set I got (In Germany) came with a standard Centrotec chuck, and a Standard Jacobs Chuck. There are three other chucks available for the PDC including right angle, and socket adapters.  I don't know if any of the optional chucks are all metal.

Frank

 

[Brent Shively]

The Keyless Chuck is the same chuck that our on our current C15., T15, and T18.  All of the inner workings are metal with a plastic outer covering.  The right angle chuck is metal.

Brent

Edit:  We will also have a Metal Keyless chuck available for the PDC. Part number 769065.

 

[Brent Shively]

Does the PDC have a all metal chuck?

The set I got (In Germany) came with a standard Centrotec chuck, and a Standard Jacobs Chuck. There are three other chucks available for the PDC including right angle, and socket adapters.  I don't know if any of the optional chucks are all metal.

Frank

Our version will not come with the socket adapters that Frank mentioned.

Brent

 

[HVACseth]

In the specs for the BHC18, it mentions crown borer - 2.6" or 68mm. Is a crown borer the same as a concrete hollow core bit? I've never heard the term crown borer before.. Thank you for any help.

 

[Throwback7r]

Well that is disappointing, might as well just keep my 6 year old Hitachi.