TID 18 impact, running on a bit after trigger released?

[demographic]

I've recently bought a TID 18 impact driver and after I release the trigger it takes maybe half a second to come to a halt, in both directions and through all the speed settings.

I've come from using Hikoki impacts (more recently the triple hammer one which was a great machine that some barsteward nicked) and they stopped pretty much instantly when I released the trigger, same thing with the Dewalt ones I've used.

Now, as I never bought the Festool TID from new I don't know if they all do that (if so I'm seriously underwhelmed by them) or if I've just bought a dud.

So, do they all do this?
Or should I send it in for repair?

 

[waho6o9]

All mine shut off quickly

 

[luvmytoolz]

Mine stops pretty fast, too fast to be able to measure but might be up to 500ms which seems perfectly reasonable to me.

I did also try it with an extension bar and driver in it and it took minutely longer to stop, I'm guessing the extension and driver bit act like a flywheel and the added inertia adds that tiny extra time to come to a full stop.

Certainly doesn't seem anything I'd be worried about myself.

 

[demographic]

Hmm, it's definitely noticeable on the one I have.
I can't believe that the designers would have looked at all the other offerings by other manufacturers and thought they should make a significantly inferior version.

I reckon its got to be a dud, its too much run on.

 

[luvmytoolz]

I couldn't find any references to figures for stop times, but if you feel it's so significantly inferior the best option might just be to return it for a refund.

I could be wrong but I'd be dubious sending it in for repair with the hope of shaving 100-200ms off the current max 500ms stop time will result in any significant difference.

 

[demographic]

Naah, I bought it secondhand, I'll just take it on the chin and when I get a better look at a new one I'll see if its the same.
I have had a look at one a good while ago and can't remember.it being so... erm... underwhelming.

On a related note, Ive bought a few secondhand Festools over the last year or so.
The PDC 18 is nice, quiet and with good torque control (I usually don't bother with torque control on most drill drivers but this ones actually good) and pretty good handling.
My only complaint so far being the stupid flappy belt hook contraption that requires two hands to use it. Thats a disaster of an idea.

Then the DWC 4500, thats properly nice in the hand, great belt hook (well, actually one on each side) and really comfortable. Far nicer than the Hilti I used a while ago.

C 18, man, I tried to like that drill driver but its just a right numb thing, where the DWC feels like its part of me the C18 feels like its part of someone else and theyve got a dead arm.

I'll give the TID a pass cos I assume that I just bought one with a fault, I've used rattle guns for years now and not one single one ran on like the Festool one I have. Every single one (thats several Hitachis, one newer Hikoki, several Dewalts, and the few Makitas I've borrowed over the years have all stopped pretty much instantly as soon as I released the trigger.
Then the other day I noticed the belt hanger insert is loose which might not matter to the bench joiners out there but its bleeding irritating to me, I'll have to glue that in before its any use and looking on Ebay I've spotted a couple with missing or damaged inserts for sale so there could be a pattern there.

I absolutely love my HKC saw, the TS55 I have hardly comes out of my van toolsafe nowadays.
The 125mm grinder is a nice tool, the DAB + site radio is as good as any other Ive seen but smaller and handier

C18 and now the particular TID I have? Not so much.

 

[luvmytoolz]

I love the DWC4500, absolutely brilliant collated screwdriver. I sold my Feins and Hitachi after buying it as it was so much better. I've kept my Makita's though as I have so many parts and accessories for them, but I'd consider it superior to them as well.

I just wish I could buy the DWC2500 skin, it's unobtanium here in Oz.

 

[mrboult]

Yeah, yours is broken I’m afraid. The TID18 should stop almost instantly as you release the trigger. Just like any other good impact or drill/driver.

The TID is a fine tool. Only really beat IMO by the mid/higher price Makita offerings.

Makita are #1 for impacts IMO.

 

[mrboult]

N/A

 

[Packard]

Check to see if the trigger is mechanically free and smooth acting. If not, try spraying some WD-40 or silicone spray on the mechanism. Dust and oil can accumulate on the pivot points and make the trigger fight to return to the full “off” position.

I don’t have any experience with this tool, but my air driven nail guns required periodic cleaning and oiling of the triggers for best action.

 

[demographic]

I love the DWC4500, absolutely brilliant collated screwdriver. I sold my Feins and Hitachi after buying it as it was so much better. I've kept my Makita's though as I have so many parts and accessories for them, but I'd consider it superior to them as well.

I just wish I could buy the DWC2500 skin, it's unobtanium here in Oz.

Ha, I bought a secondhand DWC2500 but it was listed as for spate parts only. It's only the main section without the battery or collated feed er...magazine thing.
My logic was that it's not easy to figure how they work as forwards requires the bit holder to be pressed to work, it could have been fine and even if it wasnt good it was only fifty quid and might provide spares for my 4500.
Long story short, it works about 70% of the time but the other 30 it just beeps. Still, I'll likely bung it in to get repaired and I don't feel ripped off as it was advertised as being for spates only anyway.
All the magazine and depth nose from the 4500 fit it so I reckon its worth the faff to sort it.

 

[demographic]

Spare, not spate. Sheesh, big thumbs on me keyboard.