Ti15 Impact - Use with sheet metal

[HVACseth]

I'm thinking about purchasing the Festool Ti15 because my DeWalt 20v impact just died on me after two years of heavy use. I'm really disappointed with my DeWalt power tools, at least the newer ones, so now I'm looking to buy the best impact I can and I'm willing to spend the money up front if the drill lasts a long time. I was wondering if any Ti15 owners have worked with sheet metal and sheet metal screws and if so, how does it do? Any thoughts on other brands? I appreciate any help. Thank you.

Seth

 

[Kev]

The Ti15 isn't the most powerful impact on the market.

I'd say it's average ... benefit to me is Systainer, Warranty, Centrotec, battery compatibility with other Festools, etc.

Haven't done anything with sheet metal with it.

 

[AlexThePalex]

so now I'm looking to buy the best impact I can

If that is your goal, stay clear from the Ti15. It is a pretty mediocre impact driver compared to the offerings of other brands. If you want a very good one, go for a Panasonic.

 

[wrightwoodwork]

I personally don't have an impact so can't comment on the festool. The guy I used to work with had the hilti 22v one it seemed ok the few times I used it the only negative I found was the weight of the battery seemed to pull it slightly down.

 

[RC]

If you really need primarily the impact function you might be served better elsewhere. If you need alot of grunt but not necessarily the impact you might want to look at the Festool PDC 18-4.

Been building a deck with mine today and it trumps my Ti15 with the 6x100mm screws I'm putting in. So much more control and less noise than the impact.

My Ti15 was just relegated to lag bolt only duty.

 

[HVACseth]

I would purchase a PDC 18/4 in a heartbeat if it was available in the US.. I've heard a lot of good things about Panasonic impacts on here. I might have to check them out. Thank you all for the help.

Seth

 

[wow]

If you want power, check out the Milwaukee Fuel 18 volt. And the batteries are compatible with their entire M18 line of about a gazillion tools.

You could always put it in a systainer if that's your desire...

 

[mrboult]

I second the Panasonic idea. They do good stuff that seems to last. Makita 18v seems great too but I've heard too many user stories about crap batteries on their li-ion range.