Most versatile Drill

[elfick]

So, other than masonry, is there something the PDC can do that the C/T18 can't? Or something that it can do significantly better?

I'm hopping in on this conversation because I've been taking inventory and I'm thinking about selling my T15/TI15 and getting a C18 or PDC (to standardize on 18v batteries).

 

[ScotF]

Pdc light concrete or masonry. C18 has offset chuck for corners or inside edges. PDC is faster with 4 speed gearbox and more torque. C18 is lighter and great at furniture and cabinets.

 

[Tim3100]

To the OP, you're probably not in The Netherlands but if you're close, the T18 is on sale right now with 2 3.1V Bluetooth enabled batteries, a fast charger and a systainer for 250 ex VAT at bouwmaat.nl
No attachments though, but a better price than I've seen anywhere else except for bare body versions.

Thanks for the hint, but I unfortunately don‘t have access to this offer.

[member=44099]Cheese[/member] you don’t need to convince me!  I think the OP might need a little push though.  [wink]

True [smile] I‘m now certain to go with a corded impact drill and continue to use my 12V Bosch. The T/C 18 will probably fill the gap perfectly. I’m not entirely sure on the size of the gap: how many tasks in my home will I have which cannot smoothly be solved with one of the two (12V, impact drill), how often is it useful to have several tools mounted in parallel. But you gave some good examples and therefore I‘m convinced it is worth the investment.

I‘ll report here about the many instances I loved that I have the additional C/T 18 some time in the future.  [smile]

Edit: interestingly, my girlfriend came to a different conclusion after reading this thread (she was impressed from all the detailed and helpful replies). She would go for an additional CXS to the Bosch 12V instead of the T18. Hm...

 

[rhoyer]

Thanks for the hint, but I unfortunately don‘t have access to this offer.

I was in my local Woodcraft yesterday (Michigan) and they had what appeared to be 2 T18 kits (the $600+ versions) for clearance at $530. You might check around.

Edit: interestingly, my girlfriend came to a different conclusion after reading this thread (she was impressed from all the detailed and helpful replies). She would go for an additional CXS to the Bosch 12V instead of the T18. Hm...

If you haven't handled a Bosch Flexclick 12v and its attachments I think you're really doing yourself a disservice. It is a very nicely made tool and you may find that, without having to add another battery to your lineup and without spending very much, you can add quite a bit of function to your setup.

 

[Chinski]

Edit: interestingly, my girlfriend came to a different conclusion after reading this thread (she was impressed from all the detailed and helpful replies). She would go for an additional CXS to the Bosch 12V instead of the T18. Hm...

That's pretty incredible on several levels.  You should probably marry her. 

 

[RKA]

[member=70566]Tim3100[/member] The repetitive tasks Cheese describes come along every once in a while, so it is helpful to have at least 2 drills.  The CXS may eventually find its way into your stable.  I didn’t care much for it initially, but like so many others, I grew to love it’s lightness, it’s ability to sneak into tight quarters and the power (considering it looks like a kids toy).

The T18 is fantastic and should cover 90% of your needs and compliment the Bosch nicely.  The ability to modulate the trigger is fantastic on Festool drills, something I haven’t found other manufacturers pay enough attention to.  And as mentioned above they are discounting the kits as they transition to new kits with Bluetooth batteries, so you have an opportunity to save a few bucks.

 

[jeffm13]

Interestingly, my girlfriend came to a different conclusion after reading this thread (she was impressed from all the detailed and helpful replies). She would go for an additional CXS to the Bosch 12V instead of the T18. Hm...

Really then the only solution is to buy both the CXS and the C/T18

 

[Michael Kellough]

Needed to drill some holes in a awkward location. Could barely see to make the marks (not a lighting problem, could only get one eye on the spot) so I poked the spot with an awl so I could find it later with a brad point Centrotec bit. Also needed to use a right angle chuck but the Festool r/a chuck doesn’t hold anything well and Centrtec bits are worse. Thought I’d add tape to keep the wobbly bit from falling out then decided to get out the Bosch Flexiclick and try.

Discovered that the Bosch Flexiclick accessory chucks hold Centrotec bits even more securely than the official Festool Centrotec chuck. Also holds ordinary 1/4” hex bits well. And the drill spindle (what’s left after the chuck is removed) holds 1/4” hex bits far better than the spindle on the Festool drills.