New Fein 2015 models

[neeleman]

Fein does bring out the following new 12 V tools this Autumn:
- AFMT 12 Multitalent
- AFMT 12 Q Multitalent
- ABSU 12 C drill 2 speed
- ABSU 12 W4C drill 2 speed
- ASCM 12 C drill 4 speed
- ASCD 12-100 W4C impact drill
- Aled LED light

And an new 18V Multimaster:
- AFMM 18 Multimaster

All drills are designed and build in (Germany) house and no copies of other brands.
For pictures see attached PDF file.

 

[Kev]

Nothing mind blowing there - couldn't see one thing I'd ache for ... [smile]

 

[teocaf]

nice.  on a somewhat related note, does anyone know: 

how do the current crop of fein batteries compare to the festool ones?
and
how does the vecturo compare to the fein--anyone own both and has had a chance to give them a thorough workout?   

I use a corded fein supercut a lot, I also now use my carvex cordless a lot and am very impressed with its battery.  so, it would be great if festool came out with a cordless vecturo before too long.  would not mind getting a cordless supercut if the batteries were very good.  as much as i love my fein, it would be great if i could stay on one battery system.  i also like the extra attachments that the vecturo offers.

 

[Kev]

I doubt that a cordless Vecturo would be far off, simply because all of the pieces are there to deliver it today. A real travesty if they don't [eek]

 

[Cheese]

I did notice that all of the Fein batteries are only 2.5 Ah. That's about 2 generations away from the current offerings of others.

The LED lamp appears to be really nice though. Rather clever with the rotating head, also compact and powerful. I think I'd prefer that form over the SysLite Uni. Not a big fan of the Uni.

 

[teocaf]

I doubt that a cordless Vecturo would be far off, simply because all of the pieces are there to deliver it today. A real travesty if they don't [eek]

completely logical, but why am i not seeing stuff like the vacsys in my neck of the woods?  riddle me that...

 

[teocaf]

I did notice that all of the Fein batteries are only 2.5 Ah. That's about 2 generations away from the current offerings of others.

The LED lamp appears to be really nice though. Rather clever with the rotating head, also compact and powerful. I think I'd prefer that form over the SysLite Uni. Not a big fan of the Uni.

that's true of that current lineup of the smaller units--i'm not seeing anything on that new list that i want either.  but fein has 4 Ah batteries in other units.  I haven't tried any of the festool 5.2 Ah stuff, but I really like the 4.2 Ah battery that my carvex has.

 

[sae]

I did notice that all of the Fein batteries are only 2.5 Ah. That's about 2 generations away from the current offerings of others.

Incorrect.

2.5Ah/2.6Ah for a compact 10.8v/12v battery is pretty much the latest there is, whether it be Fein, Bosch, or Festool.

Metabo has a 5.2Ah 10.8v in the dual cell configuration which nobody else offers, but they're always the leader in battery tech.

 

[Cheese]

I have a bunch of the 4.2 Ah batteries that I use on the Uni, original SysLite and the C 15. I get great life out of them, very happy. Not so happy with the 1.3 Ah on the CXS however. [sad] [crying]

Gotta go...my wife's barking orders again [poke]

 

[Cheese]

Incorrect.

2.5Ah/2.6Ah for a compact 10.8v/12v battery is pretty much the latest there is, whether it be Fein, Bosch, or Festool.

I was specifically looking at the 18V Multimaster...it's still 2.5Ah.

 

[sae]

Incorrect.

2.5Ah/2.6Ah for a compact 10.8v/12v battery is pretty much the latest there is, whether it be Fein, Bosch, or Festool.

I was specifically looking at the 18V Multimaster...it's still 2.5Ah.

Same story though.

It's five 3.7v (nominal) cells in series, 2.5/2.6Ah is basically the highest capacity tested INR 18650 cells available.

Only are the 10 cell packs achieving beyond that, which is running two banks of 5 cells in parallel, and obviously the weight near doubles.

 

[teocaf]

Not so happy with the 1.3 Ah on the CXS however. [sad] [crying]

Yeah, that's a toy IMO.  I could never see getting such a narrow range tool for myself, no matter how much I hear others raving about it.  I don't necessarily look for the biggest battery, but I typically look for a tool that has a broad range of uses.  I prefer not to be crowded out of my own shop by systainers.

 

[neeleman]

Incorrect.

2.5Ah/2.6Ah for a compact 10.8v/12v battery is pretty much the latest there is, whether it be Fein, Bosch, or Festool.

I was specifically looking at the 18V Multimaster...it's still 2.5Ah.

It's always a compromise. It makes the machine better to handle.
Festool also recently brought out an 2.6 Ah battery which is lighter then the 5.2 versions.
When working overhead or when the 5.2 Ah battery makes the machine to heavy you can switch to the 2.6 version.
BTW Fein also makes 4.0 Ah batteries which of course can be used in the 18V Multimaster. At least if you own them.

 

[Cheese]

[member=2205]teocaf[/member]
I'm one of those people that rave about the CSX, fantastic tool. I just need to purchase the 2.6 batteries and then it'll be perfect.

 

[Cheese]

It's always a compromise. It makes the machine better to handle.
Festool also recently brought out an 2.6 Ah battery which is lighter then the 5.2 versions.
When working overhead or when the 5.2 Ah battery makes the machine to heavy you can switch to the 2.6 version.

Ya, I noticed that in the latest Festool brochure, that they were pushing the 2.6Ah battery for use in the PDC QuaDrive.

 

[teocaf]

I just need to purchase the ................, and then it'll be perfect.

I hear ya, bruv.  I belong to the same religious sect: The Immaculate Eternal Hope of Tool Perfection

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

The new fein and metabo drills are pretty sweet, I may stray soon.

 

[jlyons]

Anyone have the new 2.6 batteries for their cxs?  I am crurious as to what kinda of a difference it would make.  I just love my csx. but would love just a little more power.

 

[Kev]

I doubt that a cordless Vecturo would be far off, simply because all of the pieces are there to deliver it today. A real travesty if they don't [eek]

completely logical, but why am i not seeing stuff like the vacsys in my neck of the woods?  riddle me that...

I think that's a factor of 110 vs 240 and the fact that it's not even unique. I think the landed price for a VACSYS in the U.S. Would have people looking at it as an idea, then buying similar cheaper!

Just guessing though.

 

[bryan1982]

Does anyone know when the new fein cordless multi tool stuff is hitting australia?

Cheers

Bryan