Festool Drywall Gun Question DWC 18-4500 or DWC 18-2500

[msc]

Seems like its all going 18v to me. Rumors of cordless ts exist saw and the sds drill is detailed but not released as yet.

Apart from the impact drill which is only available in 15v (and is crap!) and the cxs.

Little difference in weight to the lower voltage batteries. Rumors of cordless ts exist and the ads is detailed but not released as yet.

 

[jmbfestool]

Seems like its all going 18v to me. Rumors of cordless ts exist saw and the sds drill is detailed but not released as yet.

Apart from the impact drill which is only available in 15v (and is crap!) and the cxs.

Little difference in weight to the lower voltage batteries. Rumors of cordless ts exist and the ads is detailed but not released as yet.

Yeah I know about new tools.  Can't wait to see what the TS cordless is going to be like.  Weight power etc.

Dam right the festool impact is crap!  You will find most UK members agree but Members across the pond seem to like the drill.

 

[wrightwoodwork]

Must admit it would do my head in listening to an impact drill all day I know the advantages it's just the noise puts me off them

 

[msc]

Totally agree it does my head in, I've not got one but may get one for rounded screw removal, don't know what make tho. Even a Festool rep said it was no good for drilling, but for driving. He knows what ime like so did not push me to buy one.

Anyway I've ordered the 2500 version and should be with me soon.

Paid just over £350 inc vat by using a voucher

 

[msc]

Item arrived missing long bits  [mad]

 

[jmbfestool]

Item arrived missing long bits   [mad]

That's annoying!!!! Annoying still pretty sure you gotta buy festool bits because other brands don't fit they are either to fat or not long enough.

So you can't just pop down the shop and get a couple bits

Jmb

 

[msc]

Yeah i guess they are special being festool. No details of size etc in manual. Phoned supplier and said they will contact festool

 

[msc]

They are expensive also at around £15 for 3. I think i got quite a good price on the set tho.

 

[Saskataper]

My hilti is the same way, I bought it second hand and wasn't able to get spare bits in time for its first job as the hilti dealer didn't have them in stock. Did the entire job with the one used bit that it had in it, over 7000 sqft of drywall so right around 7000 screws. That thing saved my butt big time as the experienced guy I had lined up to help ditched on my so i was stuck with hiring labour just to hold the other end and a couple days of hanging 10's by myself. Without an auto feed gun I would have been screwed.

I guess I'm saying is if you get a 3 pack they should last a good while unless your doing a lot of work with it.

 

[Nippychippy]

Sorry to bring up an old tread thinking of getting the auto feeder what your opinion on it now that you have it are you happy with the choice I am in the same situation  I have the makita one it's rubbish I was think of the lower rpm one for screwing down ply for tiling does any one know what size screws are available  Hopefully this makes sense

 

[Davej]

Sorry to bring up an old tread thinking of getting the auto feeder what your opinion on it now that you have it are you happy with the choice I am in the same situation  I have the makita one it's rubbish I was think of the lower rpm one for screwing down ply for tiling does any one know what size screws are available   Hopefully this makes sense

Yeah the makita one is c..p. shouldn't make a difference with regards to manufacturer of screw , just use the right screw for the job in hand. I have used decking screws for overlaying ply with good results.
Dave

EDIT> moved reply out of quote box

 

[NYC Tiny Shop]

4500:

First choice for interior and exterior use

Fastening drywall board to metal or wood framing on walls and ceilings

Fastening metal track to metal track (framing)

Fastening particle (chipboard) wood framing

2500:

Fastening into wood such as woodwork board(s) onto wood substructures

Drywall and ceiling fastening

Attaching screws into drywall track and framing

Heavy gauge framing, drywall and wood applications