cdbugler
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What Festool Did You buy Today?
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johnmpf
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I CSX 12 I bought on the Recon site got delivered today. Looks to be brand new or at least never used. It had the normal yellow dots on the systainer.
At first I found the grip to be weird. I am used to the Milwaukee installation drill that allows all four fingers to be inside the guard.
I quickly started putting my top finger extended along the body and used my middle finger on the trigger. This is comfortable for me. I can't wait to use this.
At first I found the grip to be weird. I am used to the Milwaukee installation drill that allows all four fingers to be inside the guard.
I quickly started putting my top finger extended along the body and used my middle finger on the trigger. This is comfortable for me. I can't wait to use this.
MacBoy
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cdbugler
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Woodcraft. My store is in Springfield VA.
cdbugler
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I love cxs, have 2 og and the new one. While i like the bosch flexiclick, the ergonomics feel weird to me now. I too hold it like that and use middle finger for trigger.
MacBoy
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Speaking of Wabeco (but slightly OT, sorry): I've had the stand for a couple of months now, but just recently I received the final upgrade for it - the orange clamping handles
Drill is either the Proxxon BF/W40 as shown (for metal and finer work) or the two-speed Bosch GSB 21-2 RCT that people usually use with the Wabeco stands. Works really well as a "swiss army knife" type drill stand if you don't have space for more specialised tooling (dedicated drill press, mill etc.)
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luvmytoolz
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Are you using the BF/W40 as a drill or a mill with the XY table? And how do you find it holds up under load?Speaking of Wabeco (but slightly OT, sorry): I've had the stand for a couple of months now, but just recently I received the final upgrade for it - the orange clamping handles
Drill is either the Proxxon BF/W40 as shown (for metal and finer work) or the two-speed Bosch GSB 21-2 RCT that people usually use with the Wabeco stands. Works really well as a "swiss army knife" type drill stand if you don't have space for more specialised tooling (dedicated drill press, mill etc.)
I bought the same unit years ago but never put it into service after finding out the duty cycle requirements on usage.
I've had the BF/W for 10+ years and used it as a pillar drill for wood, aluminium (heat sinks and sheets) and steel plates (up to a couple of mm thick). It's always been very reliable, it feels noticeably quieter and more accurate than a regular (cheap-ish) drill press and I've never had any issues with it save for replacing the brushes at one point. I've had it cut out from overload a couple of times, but only when obviously using it outside of what it is meant for (think multiple 10mm holes through a 30mm aluminium bar or going too hard/fast with 16-18mm drills). Use it with a bit of care and within its limits and there should be no issues.
I've not really used it for milling, but I'll start experimenting with that soon - partly the reason for buying the Wabeco. It's obviously not a professional mill, but for what I expect to use it for (occasional slots and cutouts in 3-4mm aluminium front panels etc.) I think it should be fine.
I've not really used it for milling, but I'll start experimenting with that soon - partly the reason for buying the Wabeco. It's obviously not a professional mill, but for what I expect to use it for (occasional slots and cutouts in 3-4mm aluminium front panels etc.) I think it should be fine.
luvmytoolz
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Curious to see how you go, the Proxxon gear is really good quality and that motor is a nice unit.
Vondawg
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I have the multi-head and an older one that work side by side a lot …plenty of power and always feels comfortable. They will stand up with the bigger battery but I like the smaller form factor…battery life is good as well
They’re the only reason I haven’t got into the CXS drills….
The weight is all on top and the handle angle feels off. It is worth getting 100%, just my small gripes after using cxs for years before bosch.
MacBoy
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Y’all are making me strongly think about getting the 10v CXS kit from a local guy.
luvmytoolz
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I'm seriously considering the 12V kit after buying the CXS 18! Terrific drill!
Jim_in_PA
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My most used Festool tools are the two CXS drill/drivers I own. One started out with the "original" batteries but both are using the more recent flat batteries. They are lightweight, comfortable in the hand and surprisingly powerful. No, they are not heavy construction tools for driving the big fasteners, but for in my shop and for general around the house installation tasks, they are perfect for what I use them for. The reason I have two is because I set one up for pre-drilling/countersink and the other for driving. It's more efficient in the shop for assembly that way.
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It was a midweek order but I picked up the bigger 18v sander. I'd been out in the shop sanding a batch of drawer parts using several sanders (and a couple of vacs, even.) As with drills and routers, it's often faster to switch between sanders than to change sandpaper or move the workpiece over and over. I'd begun to think I might be able to use a ETSC 2 when one came up on Recon. We were away when it got here so I only got started using it yesterday. At first I assigned it to 100 grit but the light proved so useful I've switched it to 150. The sander came in a Basic kit so I didn't have to buy any older batteries.
Cheese
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I'd be interested in hearing about your thoughts on the usefulness of the light on. the ETSC 2.
PaulMarcel
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Not new, obviously, but another CXS 10.5v to go with my other CXS; thanks fellow FOGger!
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