Festool Live Episode 18 - AGC, DWC and BHC

[@arbfincarp1]

I think the episodes are getting better thanks festool

[@jeffzanin5503]

This was great, thanks to all. The camera is moving too much / too fast, I am not sure what to suggest because the subject is moving around too. Maybe get Sedge to stay in one spot (!) and shoot from a tripod or even a monopod? Maybe zoom out a bit to avoid having to pan and tilt every time he moves his hands?

[@alderelitewoodworks2676]

BHC kit was the best purchase I made during Black Friday deals. What an amazing tool and $358 I spent for full kit can't be beat

[@jlynch9658]

"this is an accessory God...Spock God" (19:11) east coast accent...love ya Sedge

[@robertrada4783]

I can vouch for all three of these products. The BHC 18 is pretty much the only rotary hammer of it’s size and impact energy on the market. Bosch came out with a similar model and then (in typical Bosch fashion) immediately discontinued it. There are sds plus drills with half the impact energy (like the tiny Makita “subcompact”) and larger ones with about 33% more. The Festool is actually in a really perfect sweet spot for 3/16”-5/8” holes. I have more powerful (rated for 1” diameter) cordless sds plus drills (Bosch and Metabo) and I would much rather use the Festool for anything 1/2” and below. The DWC is an old Protool product and (in my eyes) is still the best drywall gun on the market. My only gripe is that (just like every other collated screwgun) you have to go Festool to get the specific thickness bits to fit their collated attachment and all they have on offer is Philips. Although it’s a low torque 4500 rpm screwgun, I’m pretty confident it can handle some decking (fyi, they do have a dedicated 2500 model outside of the USA) but collated decking screws are mostly only robertson around my parts. So, it is strictly for drywall when using the autofeed attachment. That said, if you install drywall, I highly recommend it. Works with Senco strips. As the Vecturos are blue and green Supercuts, the Festool grinder is an excellent Fein grinder, through and through. It does have an annoying safety feature where it slows down if you lean on it. So, don’t do that. I’m sure the Dewalt flexvolt can run circles around it and any other 18v but the Fein/Festool grinder wins the award for being the only cordless grinder on the market other than Makita with a variable speed dial. Depending on your needs, you may never use a variable speed grinder. If you’re like me, however, you won’t use anything but a variable speed grinder. I run the Festool next to the Makita and their individual pros and cons weigh them out to be equals. Evidently, the Festool is built to a higher price point and with a Fein motor and gearbox, it runs smoother and quieter.

[@jeffzanin5503]

The AGC seems to come with the older 18V batteries. Will it work with the new ones from the TID18 and T18E? When will it come with the new batteries?

[@robertrada4783]

I wouldn’t run a grinder with single row compact batteries, regardless if they’re 21700.

[@MrAussiejuice]

When are these great tools going to be available in Australia.

[@robertrada4783]

Theynare available ins Australia. Or are you referring to covid related product shortages?

[@daviddiannapugh]

Sedge: You did another great presentation. It’s amazing how much you know and how well you can impart that knowledge to us. Thanks!

[@35son]

oh my god the hole for the bits priceless

[@35son]

Hey Sedge I got one for you Festool 498063 SurFix Finish Applicator Set

[@wallystoolshed7050]

Hello from Moorhead Mn

[@debandmike3380]

put a good battery on it like aren't all festool batteries good? And get some good runtime - like 15 minutes. Such a salesman but it's not your fault most angle grinders have very short run time. my Dewalt flex volt would literally last for five minutes when I put the big sanding disc on it because it didn't have variable speed and it was full blast or nothing. At least with variable speed you can manage your battery life.

[@bmartinot]

The grinder battery life is shockingly bad to the point of being useless apart from for hobbyists., wtf have festool done to make it so bad🤔. DeWalt/Makita last 3/4 times longer.

[@paulshutt6695]

Hi Sedge, you could do with better eye protection when using that grinder. Love the kit and the videos, keep them going, stay safe from Covid and the sparks! Cheers from England 👍