The CXS is on my wishlist and I was wanting some feedback....those that have bought it and also have a non-Festool drill but the CXS is your only Festool Drill did you get rid of your non-Festool drill and just use the CXS or did you keep both drills?
Have you kept your old non-Festool Drill? CXS related
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I kept both my Makita 18v impact driver and drill as well as my corded bosch. The way I see it, they all have their uses and I'll let the CXS cover the lighter tasks from now on. The 18v makitas are monsters, you can do anything with them, but unless you are driving a 10cm long screw into hard wood all day long, they are overkill for most tasks.
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Haven't brought the cxs but when I brought the 2 c15s I sold all my Makita drills, impact drills, angle drills and chargers(8 drills in total). The batteries were crapp hence changing to festool the only drill I still use is my hilti 36volt sds
Come on festool build a powerful batterie operated sds drill [poke]
Come on festool build a powerful batterie operated sds drill [poke]
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Interesting question! Once I bought my TDK12 I sold all the others except I think I kept a corded DeWalt for high speed apps, but its been so long since I used it that I have no idea where it is....
I added the CXS recently and its become my goto drill. Every now and then I do pull out the TDK12, and even with centrotec, sometimes its handy to have more than one drill on a project.
I added the CXS recently and its become my goto drill. Every now and then I do pull out the TDK12, and even with centrotec, sometimes its handy to have more than one drill on a project.
When I bought my C-12, i kept my Makita 12v, but have almost never used it since.
I stopped @ my toy store last fall to pick up some glue and screws and happened to spot a CXS on the counter. i just knew i should not do it, but I picked it up and actually held it in my hand. My fingers locked around it and would not separate. i was forced to pay for it and walked out with it still glued to my fingers. Now, i seldom pick up my C-12. I do use it more often than i did the Makita for the las few years. It is handy to have an extra drill when alternately drilling and driving. I would not throw away the C-12 but the makita will probably die completely from azma, it is so covered with dust.
Oh, BTW, I have three chucks for each of my Festoy drills. Once in awhile, i need the angle, or offset chuck on both drills at same time. I'm glad i bought the full set with both drills.
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I stopped @ my toy store last fall to pick up some glue and screws and happened to spot a CXS on the counter. i just knew i should not do it, but I picked it up and actually held it in my hand. My fingers locked around it and would not separate. i was forced to pay for it and walked out with it still glued to my fingers. Now, i seldom pick up my C-12. I do use it more often than i did the Makita for the las few years. It is handy to have an extra drill when alternately drilling and driving. I would not throw away the C-12 but the makita will probably die completely from azma, it is so covered with dust.
Oh, BTW, I have three chucks for each of my Festoy drills. Once in awhile, i need the angle, or offset chuck on both drills at same time. I'm glad i bought the full set with both drills.
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Great point Paddy. An sds cordless by Festool would be an automatic buy for me. I use my Bosch sds very regularly. A friend has the Metabo sds cordless that I've used. Great size and ergo drill but the batteries aren't impressive; only reason I haven't bought it. I actually stopped by the local Hilti store recently to pick up bits for my auto feed screwgun. While there I checked out their cordless sds and other items. Way too heavy. All of the tools, sds, cordless and even the sawzalls weighed a ton. Never been much of a Hilti fan anyway so it doesn't matter for me.
Come on Festool an sds cordless would open up another market avenue for you. But then again that's probably the problem. An sds might create demand for other re-labeled Protool products; and we all know how allergic Festool is to bringing new tools to NA.
And yes, I do have a few other cordless in the tool room collecting dust. They come in handy to give to a laborer. Not handing my T15 over to a grunt.
Come on Festool an sds cordless would open up another market avenue for you. But then again that's probably the problem. An sds might create demand for other re-labeled Protool products; and we all know how allergic Festool is to bringing new tools to NA.
And yes, I do have a few other cordless in the tool room collecting dust. They come in handy to give to a laborer. Not handing my T15 over to a grunt.
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I wish i hadn't bought my CXS [mad], when i was at my dealer yesterday for some consumables, i looked around at the tools and there was nothing tempting me.
If i hadn't bought a CXS last year, i would have experienced the fun of buying that amazing drill again! [tongue]
Before that i had a Bosch 14.4 V drill and a set of two 10.8v drills from Bosch (regular pistol driver, and a angle driver sold in set) i sold the 10.8 v's to someone who came over to buy a sander i put on local CL. That was all the excuse i needed to get me a CXS.
I personally see no point in keeping any other drill of the same category of power/weight, the CXS has all the qualities you could dream of and it does 90% of my driving/drilling
I did keep the 14.4 Bosch because it has some extra power for driving the occasional bigger screw, but mostly i use it in drilling mode, and the CXS in driving mode for better workflow. I rarely use the Drill chuck on the CXS, it makes it nose heavy and prone to tipping. The Bosch has higher RPM so that makes it better suited anyway for drilling.
The CXS is great, but it's not an all rounder like a 14.4v would be. You still need a corded one or a 14.4 - 18V drill along with it to tackle any tasks.
If i hadn't bought a CXS last year, i would have experienced the fun of buying that amazing drill again! [tongue]
Before that i had a Bosch 14.4 V drill and a set of two 10.8v drills from Bosch (regular pistol driver, and a angle driver sold in set) i sold the 10.8 v's to someone who came over to buy a sander i put on local CL. That was all the excuse i needed to get me a CXS.
I personally see no point in keeping any other drill of the same category of power/weight, the CXS has all the qualities you could dream of and it does 90% of my driving/drilling
I did keep the 14.4 Bosch because it has some extra power for driving the occasional bigger screw, but mostly i use it in drilling mode, and the CXS in driving mode for better workflow. I rarely use the Drill chuck on the CXS, it makes it nose heavy and prone to tipping. The Bosch has higher RPM so that makes it better suited anyway for drilling.
The CXS is great, but it's not an all rounder like a 14.4v would be. You still need a corded one or a 14.4 - 18V drill along with it to tackle any tasks.
I had a CXS and returned it because it didn't fit my needs. I have DeWalt 18v drill and impact driver. The batteries are tired and will need to be replaced sometime soon. I am no longer a professional and just couldn't justify both sets of tools since the CXS won't do the heavy tasks. Also, the new Li tools from Makita, DeWalt, etc are under 3 lbs with the battery so the difference isn't as pronouncd as with my current tools.
I debated the return all the way to the store and almost kept it!
I debated the return all the way to the store and almost kept it!
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My vey old Skil corded, 2x Hitachi cordless and Hitachi corded are notionally on the must eBay soon list (just take a while to found to doing those things).
Keeping a big Bosch corded I got a while back, but haven't yet used.
My goto's are all Festool ... CXS, C15, Ti15
Keeping a big Bosch corded I got a while back, but haven't yet used.
My goto's are all Festool ... CXS, C15, Ti15
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Give your old drills to the apprentice [scared]
Beware when the apprentice gets the festool bug though
At a recent tool fair the Dewalt rep was so pleased when my apprentice picked up a pair of 18 volt drills "what could you use them for" he shouted across the crowd
"dumb bells!!!" replied the young dale
Beware when the apprentice gets the festool bug though
At a recent tool fair the Dewalt rep was so pleased when my apprentice picked up a pair of 18 volt drills "what could you use them for" he shouted across the crowd
"dumb bells!!!" replied the young dale
I recently purchased the CSX. I had the little Bosch 10.8v set and the Makita 18V white and black impact driver and drill set. I loved the CSX so much I bought a C-12 to match it. These do most of my drilling/driving now. Set the C-12 for drilling and CSX for driving. I still use the Makita for impact driving, like lag bolts, heavy duty screws, etc. But precise fastener use is Festool. P.S., gave the Bosch set to my wife, who does model home design and uses it to put up window treatments, etc. Don't miss them!
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When it was announced that the CXS was coming to the USA, I pre-ordered one for my shop. Later, in July 2011 a couple of weeks before the first anniversary of my shop, I bought 6 more CXS so all of my cabinet makers could have one for their personal use.
The CXS was the first cordless drill I ever purchased. My thinking was that since I only work in a shop where everything else is running off of extension cables, why should I bother with charging batteries for a drill? Yes, for several years I have owned an electric screw driver not much larger than many hand drivers, but I own no drills for that.
The oldest electric drill in my working set of tools was a pre-wedding gift from my late father-in-law Jacob Duccomon. He was a metal and hardware wholesaler who wanted to be sure I could make home repairs. That was in May of 1959.
As it happens, in January 2006, when I was on vacation and about to build some projects, I discovered that drill needed new brushes, poser switch and a new power cable. On-line I found the Los Angeles area Milwaukee authorized repair station. After dropping off that drill for repair, I decided to visit my friend Jesse Barragán who had just moved his store to a larger location. It was there, at Eagle Tool, where I first sipped the Green Kool-Ade.
That Milwaukee is a model 250 1/4" capacity Hole Shooter. It was then considered a "skin drill" primarily work making holes in aluminum aircraft skin sheets. It turns 2000 rpm without a load and over 1250 rpm during use. It uses 1 phase 115v AC and draws a maximum of 2.5 amps. Its serial number is 72 327 10. Up front the repair quote, with return UPS shipping to my condo was about twice the price of a consumer big-box drill. I gladly spent the money because that Milwaukee drill has so much sentimental value to me. Jacob, my late wife Jean and all my kids also used that drill over the years. I also still have other Milwaukee drills and hammer-drills that date from late 1959 and early 1960, but those I simply bought as needed. They still work, but are clumsy by modern standards. Yet in my hands that Hole Shooter still feels so natural.
By now my CXS feels very natural. I admit it is the first drill I reach for in my shop. Not long after arriving in the morning I pop a freshly charged battery onto my CXS and place it in its pocket of my work apron.
The CXS was the first cordless drill I ever purchased. My thinking was that since I only work in a shop where everything else is running off of extension cables, why should I bother with charging batteries for a drill? Yes, for several years I have owned an electric screw driver not much larger than many hand drivers, but I own no drills for that.
The oldest electric drill in my working set of tools was a pre-wedding gift from my late father-in-law Jacob Duccomon. He was a metal and hardware wholesaler who wanted to be sure I could make home repairs. That was in May of 1959.
As it happens, in January 2006, when I was on vacation and about to build some projects, I discovered that drill needed new brushes, poser switch and a new power cable. On-line I found the Los Angeles area Milwaukee authorized repair station. After dropping off that drill for repair, I decided to visit my friend Jesse Barragán who had just moved his store to a larger location. It was there, at Eagle Tool, where I first sipped the Green Kool-Ade.
That Milwaukee is a model 250 1/4" capacity Hole Shooter. It was then considered a "skin drill" primarily work making holes in aluminum aircraft skin sheets. It turns 2000 rpm without a load and over 1250 rpm during use. It uses 1 phase 115v AC and draws a maximum of 2.5 amps. Its serial number is 72 327 10. Up front the repair quote, with return UPS shipping to my condo was about twice the price of a consumer big-box drill. I gladly spent the money because that Milwaukee drill has so much sentimental value to me. Jacob, my late wife Jean and all my kids also used that drill over the years. I also still have other Milwaukee drills and hammer-drills that date from late 1959 and early 1960, but those I simply bought as needed. They still work, but are clumsy by modern standards. Yet in my hands that Hole Shooter still feels so natural.
By now my CXS feels very natural. I admit it is the first drill I reach for in my shop. Not long after arriving in the morning I pop a freshly charged battery onto my CXS and place it in its pocket of my work apron.
I have an old Festool C12 and a new CXS, a Makita Impact Driver, and several other cheap drills and a rotohammer which are for specific purposes. The cheap drills and rotohammer are used rarely, but since they were inexpensive, they are not worth selling. The C12 isn't used much and I'm wondering if I need it. The CXS and Makita take care of the lion's share of the work - the CSX for most drilling and installing smaller screws, and the Makita for lag screws and the like.
The CSX is my go-to drill/driver. It's a wonderful little drill. I only wish it had a brushless motor, but that would probably made it less competitive in the small drill market place.
At some point, I'll find a need for a large, batter drill and buy either a new C15 or T18. Someday. 'Til then, I'm doing well.
Regards,
Dan.
The CSX is my go-to drill/driver. It's a wonderful little drill. I only wish it had a brushless motor, but that would probably made it less competitive in the small drill market place.
At some point, I'll find a need for a large, batter drill and buy either a new C15 or T18. Someday. 'Til then, I'm doing well.
Regards,
Dan.
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bought the CXS when it first came out. Kept my 18v makita and bought the new C15 a few month ago. In my book the more drill motor i have the better. It is nice not needing to chang out a twist drill and insert a spade bit. now I have three drills and can have one setup to drill and another to drive and a third with a forstner bit all without changing bits.
Wish i had more. Can not wait for the T15 impact to be released.
Wish i had more. Can not wait for the T15 impact to be released.
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