“Do it all” drill

[l0pht]

C18 or CXS18?

 

[demographic]

I have a C18 drill and its the least ergonomic drill I own.
Bleedin orrible contraption.
Then I also own a DWC4500 drywall gun which, shape wise is everything the C18 isnt. Far and away nicer shape.

Mind, I only have five fingers (well technically four fingers and a thumb) on each hand so possibly thats whats wrong.

 

[JMDUK]

I built an entire 100m2 timber post-framed workshop with three powertools, a CXS 12, TPC 18/4 (and an HKC55):
- Glued and screwed triple-ply 6x6” columns with 6x120 cylinder heads
- 6x2 girts with 8x120 washer heads
- Big lag bolts for concrete brackets
- 12x200s for rafters and beam connections
- Roofing and wall steel with Techfast screws
- Concrete anchors for internal walls and column brackets
- Drywall hanging
- Consumer unit setup, hanging all sockets and pipework
- Floor joist brackets, OSB subfloor
- Cabinet assembly and hanging

Theoretically I could have do it all with just the TPC but my wrists would have hated me and no doubt the finishing would not have been as tight, as the finesse of the low weight, one-handed ergonomics and gentle torque of the CXS12 allows for much more precise and delicate work like fixing sockets, snugging up terminals, sinking drywall screws on a ladder etc.

I’d really recommend going with a CXS12, then grabbing a TPC when funds allow. The TPC does 90% of the work a dedicated SDS would do for me renovating homes, building small structures, and designing, and fitting cabinetry. Also the 1/2” metal chuck fits the CXS12 just fine and I use it regularly for putting bigger holes through drywall.

Screws below, five to the left are handled by the TPC, 4 to the right are done with CXS. TPC also does great with HSS bits through steel, and of course holes for anchors in masonry and concrete. I couldn’t live without either!

 

[luvmytoolz]

I built an entire 100m2 timber post-framed workshop with three powertools, a CXS 12, TPC 18/4 (and an HKC55):
- Glued and screwed triple-ply 6x6” columns with 6x120 cylinder heads
- 6x2 girts with 8x120 washer heads
- Big lag bolts for concrete brackets
- 12x200s for rafters and beam connections
- Roofing and wall steel with Techfast screws
- Concrete anchors for internal walls and column brackets
- Drywall hanging
- Consumer unit setup, hanging all sockets and pipework
- Floor joist brackets, OSB subfloor
- Cabinet assembly and hanging

Theoretically I could have do it all with just the TPC but my wrists would have hated me and no doubt the finishing would not have been as tight, as the finesse of the low weight, one-handed ergonomics and gentle torque of the CXS12 allows for much more precise and delicate work like fixing sockets, snugging up terminals, sinking drywall screws on a ladder etc.

I’d really recommend going with a CXS12, then grabbing a TPC when funds allow. The TPC does 90% of the work a dedicated SDS would do for me renovating homes, building small structures, and designing, and fitting cabinetry. Also the 1/2” metal chuck fits the CXS12 just fine and I use it regularly for putting bigger holes through drywall.

Screws below, five to the left are handled by the TPC, 4 to the right are done with CXS. TPC also does great with HSS bits through steel, and of course holes for anchors in masonry and concrete. I couldn’t live without either!

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That's very reassuring to see they were so capable for you!

I'm extremely happy with the Festool drills I've bought so far and I'm strongly considering the CSX12 set!