CXS or vecturo?

[woodvkk]

I'm trying to decide where to apply my pro ltd voucher. I'm a hobbyist and have a few projects under my belt but still learning woodworking. I have the MFT, Ts55, OF1010, domino 500, dewalt planer and a Bosch jigsaw. I do not own a tablesaw or a band saw or a jointer and am able to get by with a little more work in squaring and smaller pieces. I really like the CXS but don't really need one since I have a dewalt drill and driver. 

The vecturo plunge accessory looks interesting. I could probably accomplish that kind of a plunge cut with more work with the router and jigsaw.  Any woodworkers out there for whom the vecturo is indispensable? Most examples on the ytube show drywall applications. Not actually sure I really need one but it looks attractive. But did I say I like the CXS?

 

[KescoNY]

If you decide to get the CXS,  it will become your go to drill driver. 

I think it's hard to justify the vecturo unless you have a specific use or demand for it.  I have the vecturo and I use it in the shop often but in jobsites, we use several Milwaukee cordless m18 multitool which is great for what we do on site

 

[Mort]

An oscillating multi tool isn't a woodworking tool, it's a construction tool. I have the Milwaukee M18 mentioned above and it's great, I don't see how paying 6x as much for a Vecturo would be worth it.

 

[AlexThePalex]

It is definitely also a woodworking tool. And a construction tool. Whatever you want, it cuts wood like butter and you can work very precisely with it.

I don't think the Vecturo is indispensable, but my Fein MultiMaster is. I use it all the time and I don't see where I would specifically need the plunge base that can't be done in another way. In other words, I'd advice you to get a much cheaper multitool than the Vecturo.

 

[ear3]

I own a Fein Multimaster, but on a job I just finished up I got to use the Vecturo extensively, including a lot of the attachments that make it a much more delicate, precise machine.  If I were to go back I would definitely look into getting the Vecturo instead of the MM.  The CXS is a handy drill, don't get me wrong, but I think the Vecturo is more of a signature, stand out tool for Festool, whereas the CXS performance can for the most part be replicated by other drills.

 

[woodvkk]

Thanks to everyone, there is a lot of good food for thought here.

 

[AlexThePalex]

but I think the Vecturo is more of a signature, stand out tool for Festool

I truly hope not, it would be a sad state of affairs for Festool if a tool that was rebadged from another brand would be seen as one of their signature, stand out tools. 

Everything what's great about the Vecturo was made so by Fein.

 

[antss]

Ed, I'm not sure I follow what you're saying.

Vecturo 's performance can be matched by Fein's version of vecturo right down to the accessories.  Only real difference is the plug-it cord - which is handy.

That CXS at least looks like no other drill as far as distinguishing characteristics go. 

 

[McNally Family]

Ed, I'm not sure I follow what you're saying.

Vecturo 's performance can be matched by Fein's version of vecturo right down to the accessories.  Only real difference is the plug-it cord - which is handy.

That CXS at least looks like no other drill as far as distinguishing characteristics go.

I don't own either (Fein or Festool), but my understanding is the Vecturo is actually Festools version of the Fein, not the other way around.  It was my impression the primary advantage of the Vecturo, over the Fein, were the accessories Festool includes, that Fein does not (that, and the change in color, along with the inclusion of the Systainer ).

I have alway's viewed the Vecturo as more of a renovators/construction  tool, as opposed to a shop tool, but my experience is limited, so I could easily be wrong.  Having said that, I have alway's been fascinated by both, and suspect I will own one someday.

The CXS Set on the other hand is comfortable (no pun intended), in either environment.

 

[ear3]

You may be thinking of Fein's Supercut rather than the Multimaster -- I haven't used the Supercut, so  I can't say.

Ed, I'm not sure I follow what you're saying.

Vecturo 's performance can be matched by Fein's version of vecturo right down to the accessories.  Only real difference is the plug-it cord - which is handy.

That CXS at least looks like no other drill as far as distinguishing characteristics go.

 

[antss]

That's exactly what I'm thinking of.  Fein makes the Vecturo.

The only advantage that I can see is the compatibility of the plug -it cord for festool users.  Color is neither an advantage or a liability.  Same tool , same performance.

Fein offers the Vecturo in a Systainer too. 
They don't offer the plunge base, but the festool one can be had for supercut.
Fein has a dust shroud and handle in their catalog that FT doesn't have.  You could use both on the Vecturo though.

Pricing apples to apples though, the Festool wins out.  The supercut is only $10 cheaper equipped the same - and even then it doesn't have the detachable cord.    Which is very handy if for nothing else than cramming it all into a SYS1.  Some will also place value on the navy body color and grey systainer, but those aren't [performance related.

My point was - I just can't wrap my head around vecturo as a signature tool.