CXS Satisfaction?

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Vindingo

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I purchased a CXS a couple days ago, I have yet to receive it, but immediately got buyers remorse.  It was a bit of an impulse purchase, as I don't need it, but it just looks cool. I also find that I am using my Hilti impact gun less and less since I got the T-15+3.  The impact noise has been really getting to me, so that was another way I tried to justify the purchase.  And, my Fes drill doesn't have a light...   

However, I have been noticing a lot of CXS's on Ebay lately, so I began to wonder...

Has the honeymoon of the new to NA worn off, and people are getting rid of them? 

Do you use it more or less than you expected?

Good, bad, indifferent, what do you think? 

I can't really bring myself to do the whole 30 day thing, so I'd feel better not using if I do decide to send it back.   
 
As a cabinetmaker I use my CXS daily and have found it more than I had hoped for. It's light, more versatile than expected, fits perfectly in my hand, and the right angle attachment is great. Some folks will undoubtedly need more power than the CXS can deliver but for my use, I'm thrilled.
 
I love my cxs. I also have the same hilti impact as in your pictures, I haven't used it in some time either. The noise of the impact doesn't allow you to hear what your doing plus most of the time the impact is overkill. The way you grip on the cxs is killer and with its light weight and amazing belt clip it's an sweet drill. I use the t-18 to predrill and the cxs to drive most of the fasteners, and if you throw the cxs into speed one there is plenty of power to drive some long screws. The battery life is really good for such a small drill and with the battery's only taking 20 minutes to charge you'll never be left with a powerless drill. My only complaint is that the light shuts off immediately when you let go of the trigger, I wish the light would stay on for a brief period. For installing kitchens the cxs is always with me and I'm contemplating getting a second.

Dave
 
I have the CXS and an older  T-15.  Use the CXS a lot for general screwdriving and occasional drilling.  T-15 doesn't see much use except for heavier drilling.

It's an excellent drill - lightweight and very useful.

Love the light and the belt clip too!

neil
 
I really love my cxs drill. Its my favorite to date, and specifically because it is so light weight. I gave away one of my Dewobble drills right after receiving my cxs. Don't miss it.

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Actually, I use my CXS more than any other drill/driver.  I got myself into a situation the other day where the CXS and its 90 degree head really saved my a**. I'm mostly doing small stuff, but unless your doing decks day in and out, there's a lot of small stuff out there...
 
I hardly ever use any other drill now, unless fixing into masonry.

The CXS even works with the 35mm Forstner bit, which I didn't expect!

The small size and right angle head are really handy in confined spaces.

I don't think you'll regret it once you've tried it.

Andrew
 
You could regret a lot of things ... but buying a CXS won't be one of them  [smile]
 
I bought a CXS and hardly use my C15 now. I am actually considering buying 2 more because it is the tool my wife grabs first and I let an AV buddy use it and he is asking to borrow it more often.

I think some users bought the very first CXS which had a lower capacity battery. Not sure about buyers remorse but I love that little tool.
 
The CXS has been out for a year over here, i check auction and free ad sites daily and have yet to see any CXS appear on it.
Near christmas there was a show in the states presenting the CXS as an ideal gift, could it be those that you are seeing?
 
I got it because I was tired of hassling with a larger drill or impact on some cabinet hardware.

And, truthfully, it was an impulse purchase for me, too. I was pretty skeptical that the Festool drills were worth the money and decided to take a chance.

Was I ever wrong in my previous assessment. It's probably my most used tool these days, and does more than I expected it to.

I appreciate the accuracy of the centrotec system and that I can put a vix bit in the chuck and a driver tip in the extension and switch back and forth easily. Also love the light weight/the balance of the drill/and the way it feels like a natural extension of my hand. It's not just me; my 2 year old daughter has taken to it and will put it to use on any fastener in the house.

And my bigger drill hasn't been out of the box in ages.
 
The CSX is my go to drill even for some of the larger jobs that I didn't expect (driving long screws, etc.).  No regrets for me.
 
I find that the CXS is just the thing for working in tight spaces like cabinets with face frames.  The right angle attachment makes installing drawer glides a piece of cake.  Putting slight pressure on the trigger also turns on the light without starting the motor, making work inside cabinets that much easier.  As a comparison, try installing drawer glides using the CXS on one side and the C12 on the other, with right angle attachments on both.  The decision will be made before you complete one set.  I still continue to use my C12 regularly and love it, but there are just some times that the CXS is the best tool for the job. 

[smile]
 
8) I bought my CXS right after the old yellow drill batteries died. I was reluctant because of the price, but had an immediate need for the right angle attachment, so I pulled the trigger.  Shortly thereafter, I ordered the larger chuck. It's worth every nickel, light, comfortable, and powerful enough for almost everything I do.
 
Very happy with mine so far.  Is it safe to say that users being happy with their CXS is "common"?  [tongue]
 
The surprise for me is the angle unit. Really love it. I had to dissasemble lots of IKEA furniture, having to switch between bits and the angle unit. Thats where the light, small CXS shines for me and where the centrotec systems also shines.

Anyways, just play around with it and you will see why people love it. Its a joy to use.
 
Vindingo said:
....I can't really bring myself to do the whole 30 day thing, so I'd feel better not using if I do decide to send it back.   
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Vinny, I know Festool honestly wants you to try the the tools out if you're unsure.  Really, don't feel uneasy about retuning a tool on the 30 day return policy. 

Ken Nagrod said:
Very happy with mine so far.  Is it safe to say that users being happy with their CXS is "common"?  [tongue]
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[big grin] [big grin]
 
For furniture, I use my CSX first.  I also have a T15+3.  I use both when pre-drilling to drive screws -- The T15 to drill the hole, the CSX to drive the screw.
I am very impressed with the power, convenience and versatility of the CSX.  Make sure you get the kit with the right angle fixture, etc.
 
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