CXS 10.8v

[orm8426]

Used a CXS 10.8v today and was really surprised.

The centrotec chuck was nice, holds the bits much more securely than traditional bits, though wildly more expensive.

However my initial surprise came from how cheap it felt in the hand. It felt delicate, hollow, and well I can't think of a better word than "cheap". Couldn't help thinking if it had a logo from another manufacturer on it, it wouldn't find favour with the majority of professional users it's targeted towards.

Anyone else think this particular tool just doesn't feel as good quality as some of Festool's other offerings?

 

[SittingElf]

In a word..."NO".

It's one of my favorite tools. It goes with me everywhere and it was the genesis for my foray into the Green Machine world.  I've had other drills..some as small, but the CXS fits nicely in my hand, and gets into places my bigger drills can't.

Respectfully disagree wholeheartedly. I love it.

Cheers,

Frank

 

[Staniam]

I always had Milwaukee drills and when they started with their FUEL line of M12 and M18, that's all I bought. I had the M12 FUEL hammer drill and impact driver combo set when I first purchased the CXS and not long after I gave my Milwaukee set to my dad and bought myself the T15 from Festool. Since then I replaced my T15 with the T18 and haven't been happier with the combo.

The CXS is trully a workhorse despite its size and voltage. I eve  did an entire deck with it. Granted it was only a 10x10 with two sets of stairs but it still did it without complaining.

You'll be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't love their CXS and it's durable too.

I don't know how many times I've dropped it onto concrete, at least 5+ times and it only has some minor scratches.

I wish it was brushless but honestly I usually forget it isnt.

 

[MAK]

It's my most used tool. Had the previous lower 1.3ah for 4 years no problems,  now have the 2.6ah. Use it all day fitting kitchens. Doesn't feel cheap to me. Works well plus has angled chuck.

 

[sae]

Used a CXS 10.8v today and was really surprised.

The centrotec chuck was nice, holds the bits much more securely than traditional bits, though wildly more expensive.

However my initial surprise came from how cheap it felt in the hand. It felt delicate, hollow, and well I can't think of a better word than "cheap". Couldn't help thinking if it had a logo from another manufacturer on it, it wouldn't find favour with the majority of professional users it's targeted towards.

Anyone else think this particular tool just doesn't feel as good quality as some of Festool's other offerings?

I don't disagree with you, but the concept of the CXS is a compact, lightweight drill/driver for the workshop. Just about anything light weight and low density will feel cheap to most people. It is what it is. I don't think there's a large number of people popping in to complain about their failed CXSs on this forum, which is what you would expect if there was an durability issue.

 

[pettyconstruction]

Like what was said. No
Goes everywhere I go. It's not a big drill,so don't  expect it to perform like one. Otherwise I love that thing

 

[NHSP759]

Same here dude. Solid little drill with incredible performance. It is light but it doesn't feel dainty. The T drills and my CXS have that familiar brushed finish for grip and I use that drill more than any other drill in my shop. Even screwed a multi port USB hub into my cage in the work mobile. Drilled right through the stamped steel no problem - o.

 

[DB10]

I've just ordered one of the new 2.6 CXS drills as I have two new kitchens to install shortly.
  The CXS set here will cost a third of what my PDC full set costs and looks good value.

Just a side note, is it made in Germany? I ask this as my PDC is made in Check Repub, probably in the old protool factory, nothing wrong with that, but what I have noticed on the PDC drill is that the sticker on the top that tells you what torque setting you are in, was never put on straight and after a couple of months has started to lift off on one edge and this looks very cheap. Anyone else noticed this.

 

[Cheese]

Like Staniam, I've always had Milwaukee drills. I've owned 5 generations of Milwaukee cordless drills starting when they were manufactured in Germany, and currently own several M18 drills so I'm a big Milwaukee fan. They're good tools.

However, I picked up a CXS and that changed my purchasing pattern. Loved the CXS so much that I purchased the C15. Now the 2 Festool drills are really the only ones I use while the Milwaukees just sit on the shelf.

 

[TheTrooper]

Like Staniam, I've always had Milwaukee drills. I've owned 5 generations of Milwaukee cordless drills starting when they were manufactured in Germany, and currently own several M18 drills so I'm a big Milwaukee fan. They're good tools.

However, I picked up a CXS and that changed my purchasing pattern. Loved the CXS so much that I purchased the C15. Now the 2 Festool drills are really the only ones I use while the Milwaukees just sit on the shelf.

Will the c15 get into the same tight places as the CXS and how much taller is the C15

 

[sae]

Will the c15 get into the same tight places as the CXS and how much taller is the C15

C-handles aren't good for tight spaces because you need enough space for your hand behind the motor, whereas on a T-handle, the motor hand extend behind your hand. The way around this of course, is the right angle and offset chucks, but that doesn't allow you to apply much load on the screw head, which is not great for Phillips headed screws. But yes, it'll work for tight spaces, but so will any other drill with a right angle chuck.

 

[Cheese]

Will the c15 get into the same tight places as the CXS and how much taller is the C15

The C 15 is about 3" taller than the CXS. But the advantages that the CXS offers are different than the advantages of the C 15. The CXS is small, compact, lightweight and perfect for using overhead for an extended period of time. The C 15 is the big brother to the CXS and while as versatile as the CXS, it is heavier, more powerfull and a little difficult to fit into really tight spaces. However, the electronic clutch system on the C 15 is a real standout feature for me. With the typical mechanical clutch system, stripped screw holes are the norm, whereas with the electronic clutch system the torque limits are adjustable in very small increments, so you can fine tune the amount of force you're applying to the fastener.