| Review by Chris | posted 221 days ago | 227 views | 0 times favorited | 5 comments |  |
- Festool Cordless Drill C12 NiCd 1.3 Ah
- Brand: Festool | Category: Drill-Drivers
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This drill was Christmas gift from my wife this past year. My previous cordless had given up the ghost back in November and I had been grousing about have to use the corded drill all the time. We debated about the merits of 14v vs. 18v vs. 12v? for a while when I told her to pick what we could afford in the budget.
I will admit I had my reservation with regards to a 12v drill; I don’t have them any longer. The drill comes with the case (systainer), charger, two batteries, Centrotec & standard 3-jaw chucks, and the drill. It charges very quickly by the way. After I had it charged I decided to test out the Festool claims. I drove 3” Deck screws into a piece of 12/4 Hard maple; It did not even slow down. WOW! my old 18v would not do that…. It will last a very long time on a charge as well.
Changing to the different chuck and bits is child’s play. I have to say it makes me proud of my German heritage.
I rated it as a “4 Star” due to the cost.
Photo from the Festool Website
-- Chris
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5 comments so far
Bob Strasser
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posted 210 days ago
The compact Festool drill has really been great in my shop. Especially when you add the eccentric and right angle chucks. You can get in places that few, if any, other drills can get into. I’ve had my drill just over 3 years and the batteries are still holding up strong.
The only negative is the cost.
rikkor
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posted 210 days ago
Thanks for the review. How long is the charge cycle? If you had a second battery would no. 1 charge before no. 2 was exhausted?
-- Maplewood, MN
Chris
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posted 210 days ago
Rikkor,
In answer to your questions:
1. The charge cycle was about 30-40 min. (I did not actually time it. Best guess…)
2. Yes, in my experience the second does charge before depletion of the first.
Also, it does come with two batteries.
-- Chris
rikkor
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posted 210 days ago
Thanks. That really adds value to the tool.
-- Maplewood, MN
Blueline
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posted 196 days ago
Hi all, I happened upon your site the other day and finally got around to registering. I noticed this review recently and thought I’d give my two cents. I’ve had this driver since last Fathers Day and have to say its been the best driver by a mile. Quick battery charge cycles, brushless motor (read non-wearing parts within), light weight and stump pulling torque. Yes it is expensive, however, when you consider that it’ll last a couple of lifetimes compared to other brands I believe its worth it. Thanks in advance.