Help with drill decision

[mrboult]

well I am going to a show next week and I shall take a cxs with me and try the chuck for suitability I shall report back on my findings , watch this space.

Would be good to hear how you get on.  I can't see any reason whatsoever why it would not work, but would be nice to have it confirmed!!  I'll likely be looking to buy this chuck the next time I get a job that makes it a worthwhile investment.

 

[Walk On Wood]

Just wanted to post a follow up about the direction I went.  I had ruled out the Ti15 as my "one drill to do it all". After handling the C and T series, I ended up choosing the new 4.2 T18 +3.  The c just didnt feel quite right. My first impression after i receive my T was absolute amazement.  The precison that i felt in such a powerful drill was awesome.  One of my first projects with it was a handrail and posts in my house  that i had been putting off for a very long time.  I immediately realized 2 things: 1) i love the t18. 2) even with the centrotec quick change, i dont like only having one drill to drill and drive.  I like havent a separate driver on hand.  So i brought in my old m12 impact and continued on.  A few screws that the m12 stalled out on we're easily finished with the T18.

So I then went out and bought the 4.2 Ti15 to be my driver.  I was a bit worried about it due to less than rave reviews by several people on the FOG, but figured i had 30 days to find out for myself.  I used it for about 8 minutes before i knew there was no way i was returning it, its great!  It has performed flawlwssly for me for the past couple of months. The batteries might not be 18v, but they add to my pool of batteries that will fit the t18 and my cordless Carvex.

 

[tjacks66]

What brand and model number baluster did you use? They look great!

 

[ScotF]

Just wanted to post a follow up about the direction I went.  I had ruled out the Ti15 as my "one drill to do it all". After handling the C and T series, I ended up choosing the new 4.2 T18 +3.  The c just didnt feel quite right. My first impression after i receive my T was absolute amazement.  The precison that i felt in such a powerful drill was awesome.   One of my first projects with it was a handrail and posts in my house  that i had been putting off for a very long time.  I immediately realized 2 things: 1) i love the t18. 2) even with the centrotec quick change, i dont like only having one drill to drill and drive.  I like havent a separate driver on hand.  So i brought in my old m12 impact and continued on.  A few screws that the m12 stalled out on we're easily finished with the T18.

So I then went out and bought the 4.2 Ti15 to be my driver.  I was a bit worried about it due to less than rave reviews by several people on the FOG, but figured i had 30 days to find out for myself.  I used it for about 8 minutes before i knew there was no way i was returning it, its great!  It has performed flawlwssly for me for the past couple of months. The batteries might not be 18v, but they add to my pool of batteries that will fit the t18 and my cordless Carvex.

That is great...and hence why they have the 30 day trial available.  It is good that the impact works for what you need it to do.

Scot

 

[Mikeclewlow]

I've tried all manner of cordless drills overs the years. My favourite is the makita 6095d
It's the only one I was satisfied with. Untill that is I picked up the cxs. Yes it is small  but it just works  Now I am in the carpentry trade and have been for 16 years.
Back on track the cxs is a cool little drill for cabinet and light 2nd fix work.  I used a Bosch 18 volt li-on as my everyday drill. But god is it heavy and got sick of the chuck working loose on me. So today flogged it. Picked up the c15 as it's replacement.  So I reckon with the cxs and the c15. I should get by ok.

 

[Walk On Wood]

What brand and model number baluster did you use? They look great!

Thanks!  Heres a link to the balusters i used  http://www.stairwarehouse.com/iron-baluster-single-sphere.html  Color was the dark bronze. I can't seem to find the double sphere version on their site anymore.  Just a side note, the first batch that i ordered was packaged poorly and nearly every single baluster had damage.  They shipped me replacements immediately, before i even shipped the first batch back.  I was disappointed by the original damage, but thought that they handled it well.