Ti15 or Makita impact?

[green fever]

As much as I love Festool tools, the Ti15 doesn't stand up to the standard of the rest of the Festool lineup.
Hopefully the Festool engineers are revising the current model, like they did with the Carvex 400, with which they released the 420.

I have been informed festool have a new dedicated 15v impact only and I shall post Thursday 6th june to confirm this but I am sure it's as per usual naina sorry folks.

 

[Mauri Motti]

As much as I love Festool tools, the Ti15 doesn't stand up to the standard of the rest of the Festool lineup.
Hopefully the Festool engineers are revising the current model, like they did with the Carvex 400, with which they released the 420.

I have been informed festool have a new dedicated 15v impact only and I shall post Thursday 6th june to confirm this but I am sure it's as per usual naina sorry folks.

Please do so,

I'm interested and have considered a protool QuaDrive PDC 18-4 instead of festo but didnt make the jump just yet.
Please let us know.

Kind regards

 

[jmbfestool]

As much as I love Festool tools, the Ti15 doesn't stand up to the standard of the rest of the Festool lineup.
Hopefully the Festool engineers are revising the current model, like they did with the Carvex 400, with which they released the 420.

I have been informed festool have a new dedicated 15v impact only and I shall post Thursday 6th june to confirm this but I am sure it's as per usual naina sorry folks.

Please do so,

I'm interested and have considered a protool QuaDrive PDC 18-4 instead of festo but didnt make the jump just yet.
Please let us know.

Kind regards

Just to let you know cus ur saying you're thinking of going with protool instead of the festool impact drill.    The protool is NOT an impact drill and so its a completely different type of drill just incase your thinking they are similar.  I know the protool website says impact but they mean for drilling into concrete not screwing screws like the festool one is.

Jmb

 

[Davej]

The protool site is a little misleading as the drill is a percussion drill NOT an impact , there is a big difference between impact, percussion and hammer action drill/ drivers . Impact for 'whacking'  screws in . Percussion for ' light ' duty masonary drilling and hammer (sds type bits ) for heavy duty  drilling in brick , concrete etc

 

[Kev]

As much as I love Festool tools, the Ti15 doesn't stand up to the standard of the rest of the Festool lineup.
Hopefully the Festool engineers are revising the current model, like they did with the Carvex 400, with which they released the 420.

I have been informed festool have a new dedicated 15v impact only and I shall post Thursday 6th june to confirm this but I am sure it's as per usual naina sorry folks.

Please do so,

I'm interested and have considered a protool QuaDrive PDC 18-4 instead of festo but didnt make the jump just yet.
Please let us know.

Kind regards

Just to let you know cus ur saying you're thinking of going with protool instead of the festool impact drill.     The protool is NOT an impact drill and so its a completely different type of drill just incase your thinking they are similar.   I know the protool website says impact but they mean for drilling into concrete not screwing screws like the festool one is.

Jmb

The PDC is great, but as JMB says - it's not an impact driver ... the Protool impact (IWC 18-2) doesn't seem to be in supply any longer down under so I'm guessing there's something new coming. I'm hoping it's an 18V beast  [wink]

In fact, if they come out with a 3 battery 54V turbocharged super impact it may just be powerful enough for JMB  [big grin]

 

[sicd_steve]

I agree with Kordes I recently bought the t15 driver skin and jigsaw 420 skin and I have also shed loads f Festool gear but this is definitely not the same standard, I have also a Milwakees driver and it seems the do a better easer than the festool.

The Festool jumps about easier in the screw than the milwakees as I did comparisons with same timber same screw and same screw head and sorry to say but milwakees did it easier and more effective with no skipping about.

So I conceded that not all Festool is that good in some items

 

[Mauri Motti]

As much as I love Festool tools, the Ti15 doesn't stand up to the standard of the rest of the Festool lineup.
Hopefully the Festool engineers are revising the current model, like they did with the Carvex 400, with which they released the 420.

I have been informed festool have a new dedicated 15v impact only and I shall post Thursday 6th june to confirm this but I am sure it's as per usual naina sorry folks.

Please do so,

I'm interested and have considered a protool QuaDrive PDC 18-4 instead of festo but didnt make the jump just yet.
Please let us know.

Kind regards

Just to let you know cus ur saying you're thinking of going with protool instead of the festool impact drill.     The protool is NOT an impact drill and so its a completely different type of drill just incase your thinking they are similar.   I know the protool website says impact but they mean for drilling into concrete not screwing screws like the festool one is.

Jmb

Thanks for clearing that up! I indded was thinking the protool being an impact as per its website. Maybe a panasonic is worth considering.

Mauri

 

[fshanno]

I can't imagine why anyone would want an impact driver with a chuck that doesn't accept standard ball detent bits. 

The DeWalt three speed brushless impact has a fantastic chuck.  Go down to Lowes and try it.  You push a button with the index finger of the hand you have on the grip and the bit pops out.  The chuck is then loaded to accept a new bit simply by pushing the bit in the chuck.

 

[JayStPeter]

I can't imagine why anyone would want an impact driver with a chuck that doesn't accept standard ball detent bits. 

The DeWalt three speed brushless impact has a fantastic chuck.  Go down to Lowes and try it.  You push a button with the index finger of the hand you have on the grip and the bit pops out.  The chuck is then loaded to accept a new bit simply by pushing the bit in the chuck.

I've found my little 12V Dewalt impact will pretty much mangle anything that isn't Dewalt branded and impact rated.  Well, mangling the bit is a little off, mangle the chuck and/or bit.  At least the chuck is cheap and easy to replace.  Maybe other brands make bits that will work, but I'm definitely afraid to try them at this point.

 

[Kev]

I can't imagine why anyone would want an impact driver with a chuck that doesn't accept standard ball detent bits. 

The DeWalt three speed brushless impact has a fantastic chuck.  Go down to Lowes and try it.  You push a button with the index finger of the hand you have on the grip and the bit pops out.  The chuck is then loaded to accept a new bit simply by pushing the bit in the chuck.

You probably need a little more imagination then [wink]

I personally won't invest in Dewalt because I don't like the brand - never have. I also don't consider the bit change over to big a big deal or the investment I make in Centrotec, etc.

The Ti15 meets my needs today, if it didn't I'd probably look to Hilti ... but would prefer something Festool or Protool flavoured to leverage batteries, storage, etc when it does eventually come.

 

[fshanno]

I've found my little 12V Dewalt impact will pretty much mangle anything that isn't Dewalt branded and impact rated.  Well, mangling the bit is a little off, mangle the chuck and/or bit.  At least the chuck is cheap and easy to replace.  Maybe other brands make bits that will work, but I'm definitely afraid to try them at this point.

As far as impact rated I've had good luck with Irwin, Milwaukee and DeWalt.  They all perform about the same for me. 

I can use good quality regular bits in my little 10v Makita impact.

 

[gms002]

I have both 12V Panasonic and Milwaukee impact drivers. Both are far better drivers that the Festool one.
The Panasonic EY7202 Digital Cordless 12V Impact Driver  is more advanced that anything I've seen on the market.

 

[NERemodeling]

Guys, need your help and input on my next purchase, which is a new impact driver. I've done a lot of research trying to find reviews on both the new Festool impact driver as well as the new Makita model (lxtd06). While I don't do a lot of impact driving for hours on end, I do find that it's my go to tool for driving screws. I love the idea of being able to drill with it as well. With the current refurb sale, its probably the ideal time to pick one up.
There have been a number of negative reviews on the ti15. But it would be a mistake for me to pass by a tool if I am being influenced by a vocal minority. I guess what I'm asking is this: do you love your Festool impact driver and why? If not, where does it fall short?

Thanks

Jeff, not sure if you have made a decision on anything yet but here are some comparison articles i remembered reading a while back  hope they help

http://www.toolsofthetrade.net/impact-drivers-and-wrenches/18-volt-brushless-impact-drivers_2.aspx

http://www.toolsofthetrade.net/impact-drivers-and-wrenches/festool-hybrid-driver.aspx

I use the Makita 18v lxt lineup quite extensively 14 tools, 7 batteries, 3 chargers..  of those tools 4 are impact drivers. 3 BTD141 and 1 LXDT04.  i have never had any issues with these drivers and they have always done what i ask of them including some bigger lags and bolts.

2 of those impacts have been in use for around 6 years and its still going strong.. im waiting on them to die so i can upgrade to either a LXDT01 or LXDT06 but it dosent look like that is going to happen any time soon

i also think makita is currently running a free battery promotion on some of their kits, check their website

John

 

[Samer]

hi ,
ive got a dewat super compact impact driver with 3 speed ,
it is the best

good luck

 

[farms100]

a year or so back I picked up a impact driver, and it works great. However often I find the noise annoying when using it indoors.

 

[lino-man]

Thank you everyone for the great replies. At this time I'm still leaning to the Ti15, partially because if the reviews I read online, the point about having 1 system, and also because I ordered a drill during the remfg sale. But I'm not opposed to either the Makita or the Panasonic (which sadly isn't sold locally). I'm gonna wait a bit before I make a definite decision.

 

[skids]

Thank you everyone for the great replies. At this time I'm still leaning to the Ti15, partially because if the reviews I read online, the point about having 1 system, and also because I ordered a drill during the remfg sale. But I'm not opposed to either the Makita or the Panasonic (which sadly isn't sold locally). I'm gonna wait a bit before I make a definite decision.

I am not one for talking anyone out of a Festool product, I have the C15 and LOVE that drill, but the reality is the Panasonic 14.4 Impact driver can't be beat in it's class. Hands down you should get this in your hands and try it out before making a final decision..I am beating the crap out of mine right now and it is unstoppable.

The power to weight is amazing on this tool. It does it what it does REALLY well and doesn't try and be a regular driver. It has a brushless motor and the batteries are endless. I wouldn't recommend trying to get a drill that does two things. It's like a all season tire, they don't do any ONE thing REALLY well. An impact driver should be dedicated to that task. A driver for that task..A Iimpact wrench for that task....

This is the model I am speaking of...Cheaper than the Festool as well.

Panasonic EY7540LN2L

 

[Kev]

Thank you everyone for the great replies. At this time I'm still leaning to the Ti15, partially because if the reviews I read online, the point about having 1 system, and also because I ordered a drill during the remfg sale. But I'm not opposed to either the Makita or the Panasonic (which sadly isn't sold locally). I'm gonna wait a bit before I make a definite decision.

Just be certain to try it in most of the situations you'd ideally use it within your 30 days of grace. Mine suits my needs and I'm happy with it ... other opinions vary. Also consider how you store it, charge it, accessories you use, compatibility, etc.

Festool NA has had the good sense to put in a mechanism that can ensure no Festool customer is stuck with a tool the don't like, a great service you can take advantage of to evaluate a tool.

 

[MrToolJunkie]

I have a Hilti 14.4 and it is awesome!  But, take advantage of the 30 day policy and see if it works for you.  That way you will know how well it works.  You might find that it is perfect for what you need or that it falls short.

Scot