How do you hold your C12/15 drills?

[RC]

I finally found a Festool reseller near my home and got some touchy-feely time with some of the tools.  (And promply asked for a quote on a CTL26 vac & MFT/3 table...) [big grin]

What hit me as odd was that the C12 I tried at first felt the least ergonomic drill I've ever laid my hands on when I grabbed it with all of my fingers withing the "trigger guard". I did find a more comfortable grip by letting my index finger stay straight along the "barrel" of the drill (like pointing a finger at someone) and operating the trigger with my ring finger with my middle finger in the dead space above the trigger.

I do have reasonably large hands, but it struck me as a bit odd that I couldn't find a comfortable hold with four fingers within the trigger guard area.

Controversially enough the CXS and T15+3 felt just fine which ever way I held them.

So I thought I might as well ask how do you guys usually hold your C12/15 drill when using them?

 

[Kev]

Come to think of it, the way I hold my C15 is ... rarely. The CXS and Ti15 see most of the use.

That said, I really haven't thought about how I hold the C15 ergonomically. I just recall it as feeling well balanced and comfortable.

I think being a lefty has probably made me less critical generally. If the weight and balance feel good I'm generally happy.

(I thought all of my birthdays had come at once when I found BAHCO left hand specific modular saw handles!)

I was comparing the T18 with the big 4 speed 18V Protool yesterday (PDC18-4). The Tnn drills just fall to hand beautifully IMO, but I was surprised that the Protool didn't feel to hefty in comparison ... looks the a orange and charcoal systainer is going to creep into the ranks now.

... I'll probably need one of these too then ...

http://special.tts-protool.com/univers_v2/index.php?cc=au&lc=en

Kev.

 

[hockey_magnet]

I think it should be held relatively high up with the index finger straight along the barrel in line with the chuck. Use my middle finger for the trigger - I find the C way better than the T for keeping the drill in line with the hole or screw head. I'm not a pro though and I'm sure for the those that hace used their non festool T drills a lot over the years already line the drill up naturally no matter what

 

[mouppe]

I never really thought about how to hold it. I just pick it up and hold it in the way that seems most natural. Usually one hand, sometimes two. But if i think about it, I never extend my index finger along the side.

 

[RC]

... I'll probably need one of these too then ...

http://special.tts-protool.com/univers_v2/index.php?cc=au&lc=en

That was the cheesiest ad that I've seen in a long time  [jawdrop]

 

[Kev]

... I'll probably need one of these too then ...

http://special.tts-protool.com/univers_v2/index.php?cc=au&lc=en

That was the cheesiest ad that I've seen in a long time  [jawdrop]

Yeh - I think one of the owners must have a "gifted" nephew that's now working in the marketing department. I'm waiting for the full on Borat tool video ... can't be long now ...

... then the inevitable marketing department reshuffle  [big grin]

 

[Brice Burrell]

...What hit me as odd was that the C12 I tried at first felt the least ergonomic drill I've ever laid my hands on when I grabbed it with all of my fingers withing the "trigger guard". I did find a more comfortable grip by letting my index finger stay straight along the "barrel" of the drill (like pointing a finger at someone) and operating the trigger with my ring finger with my middle finger in the dead space above the trigger....

That is the intended way to hold the C drills.  I use the word "intended" because there is no wrong way to hold a drill.  I find the CXS more comfortable to hold over the larger C drills because of its smaller/thinner grip/handle and smaller trigger.  I'm not a big fan of the longer trigger on the larger C drills.  I find they prevent me from getting a good grip when holding the drill at odd angles like over head.     

 

[EWTHeckman]

... I'll probably need one of these too then ...

http://special.tts-protool.com/univers_v2/index.php?cc=au&lc=en

That was the cheesiest ad that I've seen in a long time  [jawdrop]

Yep. Just dripping with cheese! And silly string!

What I keep wondering is… How did he get the chain into the roof with that riving knife in place?

 

[Ken Nagrod]

This is the proper approved method used at Festool Germany, when holding all model C12's and C15's.  The CXS would be similar except that you extend your pinky as you would with a wine glass.

'T' style drills are held with all fingers wrapped around the hand grip and one leg elevated to balance yourself during use.

I implore all of you to please practice the correct methods of tool handling while drilling and screwing and have a great day.  [smile]

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[hockey_magnet]

This is the proper approved method used at Festool Germany, when holding all model C12's and C15's.  The CXS would be similar except that you extend your pinky as you would with a wine glass.

'T' style drills are held with all fingers wrapped around the hand grip and one leg elevated to balance yourself during use.

I implore all of you to please practice the correct methods of tool handling while drilling and screwing and have a great day.  [smile]

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Which Leg???????    [big grin]

 

[fritter63]

That is the intended way to hold the C drills.  I use the word "intended" because there is no wrong way to hold a drill.  I find the CXS more comfortable to hold over the larger C drills because of its smaller/thinner grip/handle and smaller trigger.  I'm not a big fan of the longer trigger on the larger C drills.  I find they prevent me from getting a good grip when holding the drill at odd angles like over head.   

That's just because you have big hands.....

 

[tbellemare]

This is the proper approved method used at Festool Germany, when holding all model C12's and C15's.  The CXS would be similar except that you extend your pinky as you would with a wine glass.

'T' style drills are held with all fingers wrapped around the hand grip and one leg elevated to balance yourself during use.

I implore all of you to please practice the correct methods of tool handling while drilling and screwing and have a great day.  [smile]

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Did you use Google Translate on that image?

Tom

 

[RC]

'T' style drills are held with all fingers wrapped around the hand grip and one leg elevated to balance yourself during use.

I think you forgot to mention that this needs to be done while balancing on a 3m ladder trying to reach that one last screw in the ceiling without moving the ladder, right?  [poke]