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Additional Noteworthy Features Bit HoldersДЇestoolвЂ™s compact impact driver has magnetic bit holders on the sides that we really like. ThereвЂ™s even audio feedback when you clutch out. Its load-sensing design simply stops the motor instead of continuing to spin and slipping over the clutch mechanism. WhatвЂ™s foundationally different is that itвЂ™s an electronic clutch rather than a mechanical one.

It doesnвЂ™t seem any more or less convenient than a clutch collar. I like having the mode switch on top next to the gearbox switch, but IвЂ™m undecided about the clutch dial. Includes C 18 Cordless Drill, belt clip, PZ 2 driver bit, CENTROTEC chuck, FastFix keyless chuck in a Systainer SYS3 M 187 storage container. On the rear of the tool, the clutch settings sit on a green dial. The combination of the Li-HighPower battery pack (sold separately) and maintenance-free brushless EC-TEC motor means that the C 18 Cordless Drill is light, long-lasting and durable.

Just behind the 2-speed gearbox switch, a second switch lets you move between drilling and driving modes. Rather that using a one or two-collar design for the mode and clutch, Festool uses a simple switch and dial. Control FreakДЇestool shifts away from traditional collar-based controls with a completely different system. That 4.0Ah slim pack adds more than a pound, bringing it to 4.08 pounds.Дespite its relatively high weight, the weight is balanced very well, making it work lighter than it looks on paper.ДЇestoolвЂ™s typically solid handle ergonomics are in play with a comfortable overmold protecting its handle that fits medium to large hands well. Bare, itвЂ™s among the heaviest at 2.74 pounds. On the other hand, the Festool T 18 E cordless drill is one of the heavier models in the compact class. Since the 4.0Ah batteries that come in the kit are slim packs, itвЂ™s still very compact even with a solid power source. Interestingly, it has the shortest height of the group. Its head length measures 7.6 inches, putting in in the longer half, but still short of the bulky Hilti SFC 22-A (8.3 inches). Holding 385 RPM, it nailed an 87% efficiency. FestoolвЂ™s performance was similar to its high-speed test. Shop Festool cordless drills including drill/drivers, hammer drills, rotary hammers, compact drills, and more. Making things a bit tougher, we switched over to a 1 1/2-inch Milwaukee Switchblade self-feed bit and dropped into low gear. In fact, only the DeWalt DCD797 had a higher efficiency rating in our tests.Д®ven with the larger auger bit, Festool posted a solid 1183 RPM, holding an 82% efficiency rating.

What its efficiency score tells us is that its brushless motor isnвЂ™t having to work all that hard to do the work. Just looking at the no-load speeds on paper, we expected this Festool drill to be among the slower ones in its compact class. However, thereвЂ™s some context to keep in mind.Д«est and worst efficiency among compact drills compared to the Festool T 18+3 In these high-speed tests, FestoolвЂ™s average speed was one of the lowest. Then we followed it up with a 1-inch bit. The tools feature brushless motors that are electronically. Starting light, we drilled through with a 3/4-inch Bosch Daredevil High-Speed Auger Bit. Two new lithium-ion cordless drill-drivers are available: the T 12+3 and T 15+3. We like to use OSB because itвЂ™s a consistent material and helps us benchmark against other drills more easily.

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With our standard glued-up 3/4-inch OSB subfloor layers ready for us, we put the drill through a series of standard tests. Our testing proved that the Festool T 18 E is a highly capable asset.

Integrated into your Festool system of tool storage, the TID 18 is perfectly mobile in its Systainer package.That doesnвЂ™t mean you should dismiss it for all but your twist bits, though.

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Convenient features : tool вЂ“ free 1/4 вЂњ holder, integrated bit storage, efficient LED illumination of the work area, and belt clip attachment on both sides.

The ergonomic design allows you to work accurately and on hard to reach surfaces for longer periods of time without becoming fatigued.

By using a kickback вЂ“ free hammer mechanism, the fastener is driven rather than spinning the drill around the screw, protecting your wrist.

Powerful, brushless, and long вЂ“ lasting motor : With its three speeds and T mode specifically designed for self вЂ“ tapping screws, this latest generation EC-TEC motor offers maximum power.

High quality, long вЂ“ lasting components, all covered by Festool Service.