Fein 18v ASCM

Tayler_mann · Sep 16, 2015

I was curious if anyone knows if the centrotec system fits into the new feins 18v drills quick release system? Toolnut has them on sale and I have contemplated buying one. If the centrotec system doesn't fit I don't think I will buy one though.

Shane Holland · Sep 16, 2015

Unfortunately, I don't think the Fein is compatible with Centrotec although it works very similarly.

But, at $169, it's a hard deal to pass up on a brushless drill. Especially German made.

dutchie · Sep 16, 2015

I'm also curious about this, also considering the Centrotec chuck does fit the Metabo/Mafell 18V quick change drills...

Tayler_mann · Sep 16, 2015

Shane Holland said:
Unfortunately, I don't think the Fein is compatible with Centrotec although it works very similarly.

But, at $169, it's a hard deal to pass up on a brushless drill. Especially German made.

[member=48572]Shane Holland[/member]

I know you are slowly talking me into it. There isn't a percussion setting like the PDC is there? One thing I would like to have is some type of masonry drill. I do extremely small amounts of it for my woodworking business where I would use the drill but I want the flexibility. How much longer is that sale going to go for?

Shane Holland · Sep 16, 2015

[member=42383]Tayler_mann[/member], I am far from being someone who pushes the hard sale. I just provide information and let folks like you choose. [smile] It's important that you're happy with your choice.

The Fein ASCM 18 does not have a percussion mode. If that's important to you, you'd need a second drill or this isn't the drill for you.

Regarding how long this offer will last... We've got a limited number available at this price. Once they're gone, the price will return to the original price. They are going at a very good clip. In fact, we are usually bogged down with fulfillment and any order for them placed today will likely not ship until Monday or Tuesday. But, I think the value is worth the wait.

If you have any other questions, I'd be happy to help you in your decision.

FYI, these are brand new, not refurbs. No strings attached or fine print. The lowest price I can find online is $299 versus our price of $169.

Shane

vkumar · Sep 16, 2015

Shane will this accept the std 1/4 inch hex bits such as snappy etc?

Shane Holland · Sep 16, 2015

vkumar said:
Shane will this accept the std 1/4 inch hex bits such as snappy etc?

Vijay, like the Festool drills, the keyless chuck will accept virtually any type of bit. The bit chuck that comes with this drill works with 6.3mm bits, also known in the non-metric world as 1/4" hex shank bits. Both wire and ball detent.

vkumar · Sep 16, 2015

Thanks Shane. I knew about the keyless chuck, I was wondering about the other chuck. Thank you for answering the question. I just ordered.

Vijay

Shane Holland · Sep 16, 2015

The comment about the keyless chuck was preemptive and for the benefit of others. [wink]

Thanks for the order, Vijay.

Shane

j3004 · Sep 17, 2015

Wow. That is cheap - do you ship to germany? Here it is about 460€ [eek]

Shane Holland · Sep 17, 2015

j3004 said:
Wow. That is cheap - do you ship to germany? Here it is about 460€ [eek]

Sorry, we do not ship internationally.

And, welcome to the forum. [smile]

rst · Sep 17, 2015

I just ordered one...now if you would just drop the 18V supercut price I would jump on that too! I bought the corded Super from Toolnut when they first started selling those in systainers. It is great! especially useful with the Festool plunge atachment. I just undercut a house full of rafter tails so I could recess the soffits.

vkumar · Sep 17, 2015

Shane another question. Is there a right angle or eccentric chuck available for this drill. Will other makes fit this?

Shane Holland · Sep 17, 2015

vkumar said:
Shane another question. Is there a right angle or eccentric chuck available for this drill. Will other makes fit this?

Festool's Centrotec chucks aren't compatible and I don't know of any other chucks that are available. Fein doesn't appear to offer any additional chucks.

Shane Holland · Sep 17, 2015

[member=163]vkumar[/member], actually I should have remembered a new product being offered by another manufacturer that would probably serve as an alternative for a right angle and eccentic chuck, for $30. Check it out and see if it fits your needs.

Shane

fshanno · Sep 17, 2015

Does the battery fit the supercut?

Shane Holland · Sep 17, 2015

fshanno said:
Does the battery fit the supercut?

It appears that Fein has a single battery platform. So, yes, the batteries should be compatible with any other Fein 18v cordless tool.

sae · Sep 17, 2015

[member=163]vkumar[/member] [member=48572]Shane Holland[/member]

So most of the European made drills have a 43mm collar for attaching the auxiliary handle. Metabo makes one that clamps directly to where the collar attaches, as does Protool/Festool.

One of the users on the Mafell forums found that that the Protool one works on his Metabo drill, it's probably worth tracking down the Metabo to test on the Fein since I bet the Protool one is impossible to get over here:

http://mafellusersforum.com/thread/444/first-impressions-a18-bl?page=2

vkumar · Sep 17, 2015

[member=38144]sae[/member] the above link does not work. Unless thw site is down.

sae · Sep 17, 2015

[member=163]vkumar[/member] Oh right, I forgot the FOG has a word filter setup for anti-competitive reasons. [doh]

Try this link through google: http://goo.gl/MNINzs

Fein 18v ASCM

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