Festool Cordless drill C12 NiCd 1.3 Ah (Model No.: 564178)

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I've had this drill for a couple of weeks now and have spent quite a bit of time with it. I absolutely love it and have forgotten about the price.

I build allot of furniture and have always been challenged with getting guide rail screws installed in tight places. When I saw the right angle and eccentric chucks were available for this drill I had to have it. I've also been annoyed in the past with dead batteries on my 14.4 Volt drill and how they always seem to die at the worst possible time.

When I first picked up this drill it felt awkward in my hand due to the short length and how the battery stretches across the bottom. After using it for 10 minutes I've gotten used to it and now find my Dewalt to feel awkward and clumsy. The Dewalt will be going up for sale shortly.

I spent allot of time trying to figure out if I should buy the 1.3Ah, 2.4AH or the 3.0Ah batteries. Before buying the drill I Kinda wished Festool made a kit with one 1.3Ah battery and one 3.0Ah battery. After using the drill I am glad I bought the 1.3Ahr batteries and am surprised at just how long the batteries last between charges. I let a neighbor borrow the drill to bore holes for electrical using spade bits and he said the batteries outlasted his brand new 18Volt Dewalt and the Festool was able to drill in tighter spots. The fact the charger charged the batteries in 25 minutes meant he was never stuck waiting for a battery to charge before resuming his work. I have call display so I can ignore his constant calls to borrow the drill ;)

I also really like the Centrotec Fast Fix chuck and for that matter how all the chucks attach to the drill. I've been able to load up the Fast Fix chuck with a scrwdriver bit and the Jacob's chuck with a drill bit and have no problems swapping between chucks quickly to install screws in predrilled holes.

If you buy the drill get the kit. You won't regret spending the extra $115

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