Honestly, This Impact is Killer and I will continue to use it...not to mention at $349 for the kit with 2 high output batteries...it isn't that bad with a Case! imp.i284638.net/y7g2b
@bigbob97024 жыл бұрын
No one size fits all. I use my gen 1 Festool track constantly....no replacement for it!! Stunning work. The chop saw ??? Not so much. I had to replace my recently stolen sliding mitre saw. I bought the Bosch glider for 1/3 the price. Couldn’t be happier. Knock off the envy and get to work y’all!!
@momik-syan4 жыл бұрын
Since when is kobalt more powerful than Milwaukee every comparison that anyone has done all over KZbin Milwaukee fucked kobalt up I don't know about The other TOOLS so I can't say anything Milwaukee vs kobalt Every test anyone did Milwaukee always came out on top
@momik-syan4 жыл бұрын
martynzl No I don't have read tools and don't give two fucks about them all I use is Makita tools like you said Kyle is out there getting his job done he's not out there testing the tools he's not on the job site putting tools against one another. I don't use Milwaukee tools.I'm not gonna not give credit where credit is due Milwaukee has the most powerful impact driver No way in hell kobalt is more powerful than Milwaukee there is a lot of tool channels that have put them up against each other Milwaukee came out on top every time And it's a three year old impact driver kobalt just came out with their impact driver and Milwaukee slaps kobalt around like a lil bitch. I would love if kobalt what is more powerful than Milwaukee if it was Milwaukee would come out with a new impact driver in that case Tool users win because we get better tools all the time because the companies like to compete with One another and we come out the winners we get better and more powerful tools
@bluemantom774 жыл бұрын
Are the green impact driver bits going to be coming out i am digging the colorway nice impact driver from festool mostly on premium side this is more reasonable
@hughtall48434 жыл бұрын
I've been using mine for a couple of months, now. I've been happy with it, for sure.
@lucychillery-watson7861 Жыл бұрын
Upgraded from an older 18v kit. kzbin.infoUgkxW1vOBRCMrgTCDEijzpVzDWsgI-Jm2iQv I independently chose the drill and impact tool, before I came across the kit.I like the 3 speed impact gun. It seems more powerful than my older one, and it can be set to be really gentle. The drill is more appropriately sized for my use. I used to have a hammer drill, but I did not like that it was so big and it was not a great hammer drill. I rather have a smaller drill like this, and then get a corded hammer drill for the odd case I need that.
@coreycoleman9802 жыл бұрын
*I absolutely love this set **MyBest.Tools** should have upgraded to the 20V sooner. The impact driver is a must have for driving screws; compact and all muscle.*
@deebo54742 жыл бұрын
*Why do you type in bold*
@ПетрВоробьев-т2ф Жыл бұрын
I am fully impressed! It’s just a complete kzbin.infoUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 plan with the best resources and step by step instructions . These shed plans are so satisfying as if the sheds build themselves on their own. Worthy work Ryan!
@regopit444 жыл бұрын
Festool, people either love them or hate them. I had the Festool track before most people knew what a track saw was. People thought I was crazy to spend that kind of money on a saw. Now everybody wants a track saw. Yes you pay a premium for festool but their sanders and dust collection are hard to beat. Especially when working in a house that someone lives in.
@lukemperez4 жыл бұрын
I recently dove head first with a CT Midi I, sander, and the TID18 and drill driver because of the vacuum. I’m doing a lot of DIY around the house and I have kids. I didn’t want dust in the garage mucking up my kids’s lungs.
@regopit444 жыл бұрын
I have been in the remodeling business my whole life with the family business 50 plus years. When it comes to tools I'm a Milwaukee guy and have pretty much cut the cord on 90% of my tools. I look at the cost of tools as part of the business. If it is a well made tool and is going to save time and make my life easier it is worth the cost to me.
@lukemperez4 жыл бұрын
@@regopit44 That seems right to me. I think for homeowners who do this on the side, the calculus is a little different but the conclusions are not far off.
@saiiiiiii13 жыл бұрын
I think Festool was ahead of its time with some products, but the market has gotten so much more competitive that you have a handful of alternatives for every Festool classic now.
@paulhopkins19053 жыл бұрын
Lol festool koolaid drinkers love to smell their own farts
@daviddiannapugh4 жыл бұрын
Kyle: In general I’m a Festool lover. They do have hefty prices for their stuff. I’m a high end cabinetmaker and I need the best tools to do my work. On the job every day they work and if they break they have excellent service. You do get what you pay for and I can see your customers definitely get the best from you. You might as well have the best too.
@missingegg4 жыл бұрын
In my experience, the Festools I've used all have nice little design features. But at the end of the day, I also like them because they just feel so good to use. I've got a bunch of Milwaukee as well. Also great tools, and probably what I'd reach for if I'm doing something where the tool is going to get banged around a lot. I think of my Festools as precision tools for doing fine woodworking, and I wouldn't abuse them any more than I'd abuse one of my Starrett tools.
@Rocco1012 жыл бұрын
I have to say I was extremely reluctant for years to buy any festool because of the price. I have had all other brands you name it I have had it. I bought my first festool drill driver in 2010. Yes I still use it on the job regularly. Obviously I have bought a couple new batteries cause batteries don't last forever. I have since bought 5 other festool drills and other tools and I have to say man do they hold up. No problems what so ever. I would recommend them all day worth every cent. Thanks for sharing Kyle
@stevekwaske46124 жыл бұрын
Festool has a 3 year warranty, no matter what you do with it. We use it all day every day :)
@hhanger14 жыл бұрын
I have that tool as well as several others from Festool. IMO, not all are perfect but the way they work as a system, there isn't anything else like it. Like Kyle says, buy once, cry once
@TokyoCraftsman4 жыл бұрын
Good morning, Kyle! You are such a logical, show me the proof kind of guy, I just love it. I have had the Festool TS55 track saw for 12 or 14 years, it still works just fine and for my small shop it is great. Using the TS55 with a vacuum in people's homes with, it leaves very little dust, it has earned a place in my workshop. That being said, the Festool brand is stupid expensive here in Tokyo, I got the TS55 from Canada when I was home on vacation one year. I really like the Hitachi, now Hikoki tools, for the 14.4v battery set I have 12 different tools, I also like the Blue Bosch line of tools. We don't get the Milwaukee or DeWalt tools here and the Yellow Ryobi tools are not sold here either. The Festool I would like to add to my workshop is a sander, but not until I can go home to Canada and buy one there instead of the stupid prices they want for them here. Great review, and if I was not so heavily into the Hitachi stuff I'd give it a look, the price is right too. Cheers
@bakerbuildingllc6224 жыл бұрын
This is probably the most honest review he's ever given
@RRBuildings4 жыл бұрын
Thanks but they all are honest...
@benaiahandbaruch4 жыл бұрын
TOOLSDAY! OH YEAH! Kyle.....thanks for the review. You rock! If you're looking for a driver...or any tool, look for one feels good in your grip.
@travismassengale37434 жыл бұрын
I have bought many Milwaukee impacts since switching to Milwaukee 6 years ago. All of them except gen 1 has come in a hard shell case and I have also seen them offered in the pack out system
@ryanwood64953 жыл бұрын
I've got the Mafell 91A121 ASB 18MBL and honestly after 20 years of carpentry and woodworking it's by far the most incredible, insane powerful drill I've ever used by far. On the down side It's really heavy and only has a 4amp battery not great ergonomics and tires your arms out after using it all day.
@dougharrison8221 Жыл бұрын
I bought into the Festool Combo 2- drill kit which is the impact and the /hammer drill . Great set. Love the egronomics . However i find the hammer trill chuck locks up a lot and have to oil it after using some compressed air to clean it. The battery life is great!.
@Aepek4 жыл бұрын
B/c of everyone being “made” diff, & no one person is the same....The best for one, might not be the “best” for someone else. It’s really is subjective to the end user & what “they” think & want. It’s how it’s been for long time & think will continue to be so. Yes, brands make some pretty awesome tools, & features....but after all the smoke is cleared, use what’s best for you, & what you enjoy using, & yes....even if you want to pay $100-$500 extra for a tool. Who cares, if your happy with it, enjoy using it, makes you money, & likes it; WIN WIN, imo. Appreciate the vid Kyle, & agree with criteria & like what ya saying. Really do like that triple hammer is water “proof”, & has come in handy on some jobsites 😉 Cheers my bro✌🏼
@moose11644 жыл бұрын
I'll be honest with you. I choose my tools on availability first and foremost. Can I go down the road and look at it in person, purchase it or find batteries with ease. 2nd is my familiarity with brands. I've always trusted and loved Milwaukee because of how rock solid reliable they are. I could never see me buying a Festool because of those two reasons.
@RRBuildings4 жыл бұрын
Fair enough!
@MrLegendL21184 жыл бұрын
And yet Festool aka Festo has been around since 1927 with the 1st chainsaw then circular saw, but I agree. Festool is more in specialty tool stores(which are my favorite) or online nowadays & not the big box stores. But even if you buy a familiar tool today in 3 years or so it might not be easy to get parts bc new models come around and aren’t compatable, which leads you to search online anyways. I still own an early 90’s Milwaukee sawzall & eventually will switch to the drills they are just built tough. And I would love to own a festool tracksaw but I hear makita isn’t half bad also.
@moose11644 жыл бұрын
@@MrLegendL2118 Festool is proven but they are a bit behind the market in a lot of tools. I love their tracksaws but i have a feeling every manufacturer will make all saws track compatible. Don't get me wrong I've tried a bunch of their tools and liked the majority of them but they are kinda hard to come by. I'm old fashion in that sense where I can stand buying a new tool online that I haven't got to hold in my hands. I have an old 90's corded Milwaukee sawzall that's probably been the toughest tool I've ever owned. That's what has sold me on Milwaukee and thet pride themselves in their quality. I also like how they are committed long term to their battery platform as well. In all honesty, if I can get 2/3 years out of my battery tools then they have paid for themselves because I use them every day. Makita does make really good tools. I have an impact and couple saws and they are top notch.
@DominicGiles4 жыл бұрын
I got one... Mainly because I have a lot of other Festool kit. Completely agree, it feels great in the hand. Better than the Makita it replaced. But it puts screws in wood.... I'm not going to care if another one does it a little faster... It goes faster than I can keep up.
@sheph7ceo7994 жыл бұрын
This is the most worthwhile and insightful tool review I have ever seen on KZbin. I would add to the criteria the tool’s durability.
@andersmichael72204 жыл бұрын
festool builds in smart tech that inhibits the tools power from breaking itself or the material its working on. i dont own this drill but many other festool kits, and im sure its also the case with this.
@AB-nu5we4 жыл бұрын
I have the Festool TID 18 and yeah, right away, it feels like part of my hand and arm. As you say, easier to use over long periods. Also, that fan. I can see over constant, heavy use on hot summers days how that fan might help this tool outlast others. I'm also guessing that this is just round 1 for Festool on these types of products, so round 2 might offer a more powerful, faster version.
@officerdoofy41842 ай бұрын
Good and valid points. It's primary intended purpose isn't to put away massive batten screws, it's designed to fasten finer fittings with better finesse.
@TheRmcg4 жыл бұрын
I am in complete agreement with the tool case vs tool bag discussion. With limited garage space; it is nice to be able to stack and/or stand the case on the shelf. as an internet influence, hopefully the manufacturers will listen to you (us).
@markfialkowski43884 жыл бұрын
I have a festool the dust extractor and the hand sanding tools. I like them, really control all the dust when I used it for drywall repair. I work in a hospital so I always have to worry about dust. Just started to use their wood polishing tools.
@nevermindthebull0cks4 жыл бұрын
check out abranet pads, they rock for polishing.
@TheVdog124 жыл бұрын
I think ergonomics are less subjective than you think, there's really important Universal's that everyone likes more almost all of the time, simple things like how much tension is on the trigger and forward reverse switch, how positive does the locking action feel, how smooth and precise is the trigger. I also firmly believe that the ridiculous overmolding companies do greatly reduce the overall feel of a tool and will irritate a hand when used all day or at least be uncomfortable.
@arrzfr4 жыл бұрын
TheVdog12 no kidding man, been working a lot with a Makita sawzall recently and the trigger is terrible, tires out my hand before anything else.
@TheVdog124 жыл бұрын
@@arrzfr usually Makita is known for having some of the better triggers, which sawzall model are you using?
@arrzfr4 жыл бұрын
@@TheVdog12 I'm using the DJR183 model. It has a front hand and a back hand trigger, the front is ok-ish, the rear one IMHO sucks.
@TheVdog124 жыл бұрын
@@arrzfr those "ergonomic" recip saws are horrible, some of the worst tools any manufacturer has made. I'd take a look at the black sub compact recip saw. It's gonna make more power than that one and I believe it's around the same weight but has a much more traditional style trigger that isnt awkward.
@jimbecker56753 жыл бұрын
One of the things you identify is how comfortable the Festool is in the hand...I've found that to be true for pretty much all of my Festool tools, honestly. I don' t do construction work like you outside of some home improvement, so most of my use is in-shop, but that feel...the ergonomics...is really nice. The stuff lasts, too, which is important to me. I'm glad that you like the TID 18...
@Wolf-yw7en2 жыл бұрын
I bought into a system and brand. I chose Festool. What I’ve found is because of the premium price, I clean and maintain them better than previous brand platforms. It’s made more tidy and organised as a result.
@akaredcrossbow4 жыл бұрын
You should get an option for a hard case or a bag for the same money. All high end tools used to always come in a case for no extra charge. When tools started coming with bags they didn’t drop the price, the price stayed the same! 👍🏻👍🏻
@drsh0ckalu4 жыл бұрын
Can't justify it when all of our crew uses Makita 🤷♂️ Price point seems fair though.
@deeeeeeps4 жыл бұрын
I'm a huge Makita fan. I own just about every tool they made :-\
@airzone23324 жыл бұрын
Same here.
@jamieparnell81604 жыл бұрын
Makita all day 👍😎
@gregj26474 жыл бұрын
There are a lot of Festool tools I would not buy but I did invest in the Kapex miter saw and it’s worth it in my opinion. Thanks for the review.
@pauliossi26744 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, ergonomics should win every time if you're a professional and married to a tool all day and in awkward positions. It's a completely different think if you're a weekend warrior or a bench tech, then go for the cost effective or platform series of tools
@matthuff81664 жыл бұрын
Years ago I was 100% Dewalt. I switched over to Milwaukee when their tool line selections became so dominant and I only wanted to deal with one battery option! Best small lightweight impact in my opinion is the Makita. However I just dont want to have different chargers and batteries. Its nice and cheaper to build your tools up by buying the "tool" only option when you already have a bunch of batteries!
@dalejacaway48814 жыл бұрын
I really like Milwaukee but the main reason I use it is because I live in a smaller town and that's what my local hardware store sells. Now I probably got 20 plus tools and about 10 batteries.
@RRBuildings4 жыл бұрын
Dale I was the exact same way
@troykelly6393 жыл бұрын
I have Milwaukee and Dewalt impacts. Dewalt was always my go to... quick and aggressive. About 2 months ago I purchased the festool impact and although it's not as quick or powerful as the others, it's just so easy to use for extended periods. It's well balanced, fits my hand and is not blasting my wrist and forearm with feedback like the others. Sorry festool haters, but for an all day use impact, it's festool by a mile...
@michaelfarmer5374 жыл бұрын
Great job Kyle! Your tool review videos are great to watch, and are really informative. Keep em rolling!!
@user-pn6mv4wy7w2 жыл бұрын
Great video, I’m looking to update my entire line of cordless tools for my boat shop, this just helped seal the deal on festoon. Thanks man.
@keith_hudson4 жыл бұрын
The price is actually surprising. I'm used to hearing the name Festool and you know your dropping like 700 to a grand from the get go.
@MrClarkisgod4 жыл бұрын
I think that's the point. They are trying to expand the brand a bit and get rid of the "festool is for smug assholes" reputation they've got over the years. Festool makes some really good tools that are great for a commercial setup. I mean they do make some really nice stuff and things like the Domino are fantastic if you are making tables all day long. But for the average hobbyist the tools are just flat out too expensive for most people. But people complain about pricing when they aren't even in the company's sales demographic.
@lukemperez4 жыл бұрын
I was debating the kit with the drill driver vs an impact/drill combo from Makita and ended up taking the risk on the TID18 for the case. My use is home/DIY and it’s been great. I can’t say how it compares to many of the other brands since I don’t do reviews, but I can say the TID has been very impressive over the last month or so since I got it.
@keith_hudson4 жыл бұрын
@@MrClarkisgod Yeah they definitely have an image. I don't think they necessarily want to see their tools getting tossed in the truck or down in the dirt. Like putting mud tires on an Audi.
@jamieofalltrades5364 жыл бұрын
@@MrClarkisgod and like everything, the second they cut the price the quality goes with it ;)
@joshuareed39994 жыл бұрын
I agree. Most of their tools are very expensive. I just got their ts55 track saw to replace a lesser expensive one from another brand. There is an absolute difference in quality. I'm a professional contractor that uses tools every single day. I have had Dewalt, Ridgid, Makita, Milwaukee, and have used many other impact drills on a daily basis. My Dewalt is dying and I have been giving the Festool TID18 a look. The price is competitive with Milwaukee and Dewalt and their warranty is great. I hate thinking of having my most used tool being a different brand, with different batteries, but at the end of the day I want the best tool I can get at a reasonable price. As unbelievable as it sounds- that might be Festool at this point!
@DIGGER198604 жыл бұрын
Someone just set himself up for more free festools in the mail... good review kyle.
@mcintosh.daughter3 жыл бұрын
I saw this video when you first put it out and am watching it again. This is a perfect review. Being almost 40 I'm all about "the feel." The main reason I use Dewalt is for the ergonomics (though not the best in performance) . I recently came into possession of an older Festool T15, which I love the feel. I'm now excited to buy the TID 18.
@augustslivnik23394 жыл бұрын
I switched to Kobalt for a few reasons, 1 mainly is battery cost, no other company comes close to that. Durability, I've dropped it from 20' plus many times and I just pick it up and keep going
@BaconDanish4 жыл бұрын
Festool have come a long way the last couple of years. And they have a nice tracksaw system. I personally only use Makita. Good video. Thx
@lucasmancini74154 жыл бұрын
I own both Milwaukee gen 3 and makita xtd16 and although Milwaukee is faster and has more power the makita is always with me it just feels good and I love it great video!
@jamieofalltrades5364 жыл бұрын
On black Friday 2 years ago I bought from the Home Depot a special edition Rigid kit for $299. It came with their premium skill saw, premium impact driver, premium Hammer drill, angle grinder, (2) 4 ah batteries, a charger, and a large bag. I have beaten the shit out if them for 2 years every day and they are still going strong. The best thing about them is that if they have a problem, they a guaranteed for life, including, the included batteries. They feel great, they are lightweight, the flashlight on the handgrip is awesome because you don't have to pull the trigger to use the light.
@revg26084 жыл бұрын
Festool all the way plus 3 year warranty. I also own Ts75 track saw. It’s really all subjective but I own Dewalt too but... it’s for dropping and throw in bag and my son can use it. Waiting on my Kapex miter saw-again, you get what you pay for.
@wymershandymanservice99654 жыл бұрын
Have to agree the case and the fact it’s stackable makes it very attractive. I’ve been using Mikita tools for years then setting up cases to prolong the life of the tools due to the damage that always seems to occur when in the bags.
@jd149854 жыл бұрын
Kyle, I found that everyday tool to use for a carpenter is the New Rigid!!! Believe it or not... I say try it yourself & see... For the money, it’s Awesome & you cant beat there warranties as well! Have A Blessed Day & keep up the the Great Work!!!
@Roboticexile4 жыл бұрын
Without the tool in my hand, I can't say for sure, but the improved ergonomics may in part be due to the way Festool doesn't design their tools with flashy overmoulded grips? Almost every other brand tries to look like a running shoe to catch the buyer's eye, while Festool looks plain, but moulded more for function than looks.
@robertrada47834 жыл бұрын
Rob Locke What’s weird is, I’m normally on the same page with you, but when it came to the Festool impact, the flush and restrained overmolding made it way less comfortable than a Milwauke, Dewalt or Makita.
@ryancox3834 Жыл бұрын
Kyle for ergonomics I confess I havnt used the festool but I do have and cannot say enough good things. The makita 172 is incredibly ergonomic. The other big brands really really really lack this important criteria
@loukkraaij6824 жыл бұрын
hello Kyle, are you not at all interested in how the Bosch devices perform? I myself am a fan of the blue line. I use 2 screwdrivers 18V and 14V and also a grinding steel and circular saw from Bosch. I am very satisfied with it. A big fan of your channel. Greetings from the Netherlands. Louk Kraaij
@codywaltz93294 жыл бұрын
Love your reviews. Also, in this review, take a shot Everytime Kyle says "ergonomics." Cheers!
@RRBuildings4 жыл бұрын
they are that important
@codywaltz93294 жыл бұрын
@@RRBuildings completely understand and agree. Just wanted to poke a little fun. Equipment mechanic from California, here.
@roundwoodenstuff64204 жыл бұрын
Makita all day... Thought that new saw would've taught you by now! Great vids pal.
@benjaminromshak99044 жыл бұрын
Triple hammer Multivolt alll day!! The triple hammer is an absolute monster!
@RRBuildings4 жыл бұрын
yes it is
@TeeJay_7574 жыл бұрын
I own several Kobalt cordless tools and I couldn't be happier with them. They are noticeably more powerful and the batteries seem to last just as long as the ones in my other more expensive tools but are definitely heavier. I don't even really use the four amp batteries I have anymore because they're so large and cumbersome but the two amp ones are perfect.
@PerryCaulkins3 жыл бұрын
ive been using the triple hammer for over 2 years now. i also use a company new dewalt and i have the wakee fuel. I love the triple hammer, its been dropped off roofs, dipped in puddles, always working in the toughest conditions (trust me), and always gets the job done. Its an amazing tool. I will try the festool, only because i havent before, but i seriously doubt it will beat the truple hammer. btw the kobalt is garbage, no finesse, and horrible in the hand, honestly same with the milwaukee. good review! i totally agree, if i get the chance, or the money, ill give it a try, but until then, ill keep rockin the metabo
@garybecker44904 жыл бұрын
Good review. So glad you emphasized ergonomics. When i worked construction my company had mostly Dewalt. I didn't have many complaints except I have small hands. Dewalt just didn't fit my hands, reversing switches, etc were not easy for me and impacted my productivity. I used Makita if i could. I don't care how good a tool is if it doesn't fit or feel good in the hand. Ive been in Milwaukee for the last decade, but sometimes you need to break out of your chosen battery platform and get the right tool.
@MistAtsiM2 жыл бұрын
To me dewalt handle feels the best out of any I've held... So this is personally why I use that the most
@WreckDiver994 жыл бұрын
Festool makes some AMAZING products. They do...the reason people hate them is their price. I inherited by dad's track saw. Before that I used a Kreg Track Saw that used a standard circular saw mounted to an adapter that ran on the track. It worked GREAT, and was all of $49 or $59 (I can't remember). That Kreg worked great. I made hundreds of cuts with it. THEN I used the Festool...umm...yea...TOTALLY different. That tool was designed for one purpose...to breakdown plywood or make long cuts without a table saw or doing it free hand. My biggest gripe of the Festool (besides cost), is that even with 3/4" Ply I had to set the depth of cut to about 3mm deeper than the gauge says (yes, there is an adjustment to it, but I've adjusted it 3 times and each time it comes out of adjustment quickly). Love the thing, but I would never buy one for myself, it just wouldn't get used enough to justify that cost.
@arizonacabinetry94683 жыл бұрын
First off I have mostly Milwaukee fuel tools. I have one festool drill and impact. Festool drill is smoother and feels like a hot knife going through butter. Festool impact feels the same as Milwaukee’s best impact but smoother and more comfortable. What’s separates them is the warranty. Festool 3 year wear and tear plus coverage against stolen tools. Milwaukee’s 5 year warranty is not wear and tear only covers manufacture defects. And your screwed if it’s stolen. Plus you get a hard case with festool that stacks. Which I say is worth around 60-100 bucks if you go based of the cost for Milwaukee packout. If your in the market try it. You won’t be disappointed.
@chefdan874 жыл бұрын
I had one of those super coupons for harbor freight. So i said "screw it" and bought one of the cheap Bauer 20v impact drills for an extra around the house. I don't think i would choose it over our dewalts on a job where i needed to be able to trust my tools but it seems to work fine. My father is a general contractor and his go to has always been dewalt so that's what im used to using. But the Bauer has surprisingly been a good little work horse around the house. Built two fairly large floating docks for my boat, replaced all my deck boards on the dock that is over a hundred feet long. House renovations, helping out friends and family with their projects and it hasn't really given me any trouble. 3.0AH Batteries lasts a good long while, charger is fast enough. My only complaints is the trigger is not linear enough, it goes from slow to full blast too easily. And i don't know if its just me but it smells bad when using it. It hasn't lost any power but when you use it for any lengthy period of time it just puts out an odor. I don't think i would recommend it for professional use or paying jobs but i cant hate on it for anyone that just needs one around the house for oddball jobs.
@chefdan874 жыл бұрын
@Stevospeedo Have had the drill for about a year now and haven't noticed any loss in battery life or power so far on both batteries. Have already gotten enough work out of it to justify its low cost. If it dies it dies, ill just get another cheap battery and let it go another year or more. So far your opinion doesn't line up with my experience with the tool.
@brocklagunas30554 жыл бұрын
I’m with you! I’m a sucker for anything that comes in a case, but I HATE bags! Bags are nice for throwing a bunch of hand tools into for one off jobs. Jobs where you would use tools that most of the time don’t come with cases, or jobs around the house. With any job I do, whether at home or offsite, my tools always get put up properly at the end of the day. Most of my older tools came in hard cases and I used to complain because of their size. They’re bulky and all look the same with no way of differentiating the tools inside. On the flip side, now a days most tools come in bags which absolutely suck when trying to store them in an organized way. Sure you can stack bags on top of each other on a shelf, but it’s a chore when you need to grab one on the bottom. It almost seems as though the manufacturers choose bags simply because they can have 3 or 4 sizes and throw any assortment of tools, batteries, and chargers into them and call it a kit. However most of us who buy a multitude of any one brand have realized that it’s much more efficient to buy a battery/charger kit, and then add your different “Tool Only” to the arsenal. I for one would buy a case even if it’s just for the bare tool by itself.
@tomim71874 жыл бұрын
Honest and straight forward; everything we come to expect from you, Kyle. Thanks for sharing.
@joemadrid83314 жыл бұрын
Kyle, why not cover the most important feature? Can I drop this from 5ft in the air? Will it survive like my DeWalt DCF888 has for the countless times I've dropped it LOL? I've noticed this gets left behind in most review channels. But it is one of the most important factors for me when buying a tool. Build quality. If it will crack when I drop this thing (and I will), then it is not worth my money. Lets face it, we all do it. Thanks for the videos man!
@SpookyMietz3 жыл бұрын
Back in the 90's when I did my Carpenter/Cabinet Maker training in Germany, Festool (back then called FESTO) was THE shit when it came to woodworking tools. It was already most expensive back then but their saws, routers and drills were just awesome and had perfect quality. The only real competitors available on the German market back then were Metabo of course, since it's a good old German professional brand, Makita, German brand Fein, Hilti (for stone and concrete works) and some Bosch. Black &Decker sold somewhat good drills back then. That was basically it when it came to power tools. So, I still have a thing for Festool, Makita and Metabo, because that were the brands we used most, but nowadays I really dig Milwaukee and DeWalt.
@JoeSevy4 ай бұрын
My last Milwaukee is seeming like it's getting pretty badly worn, and I don't do that much work with it. Festool didn't have an impact driver when I started buying Milwaukee, but I certainly miss using the tool that just screams quality every time I used it. I should see about getting some new batteries for my old Festool drill. Even after all the work I did with it, it's still a better drill used than the Milwaukee is new. Just a lot slower.
@TripPiper2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever held a 24V Greenworks impact driver or hammer drill? They are very comfortable to hold and are pretty powerful. They are a budget tool so I’ve been looking for informative reviews about them. Not to many of the popular tool influencers talk about the Greenworks line so I’m wondering if it because they haven’t t heard of them , are they just not good or it because since the tool is a budget tool it might appear unreliable which in turns makes the business look unreliable
@SyTySpeedShop3 жыл бұрын
As a med skill level DIY’er, I’ve been really impressed with the kobalt 24V tools and have been expanding my collection.
@fiveifrenzy4 жыл бұрын
Festool will need to do a major rebranding and get far more available in stores for me to want to change. If they're wanting to improve their cordless lineup, great! We'll all gladly take a good competitor. But as long as I see that name and that color, I immediately think the tool is around the $1000 mark and move on without giving it a thought. I'll keep sticking with Milwaukee and Makita as I can afford to throw them around a bit without having a heart attack thinking I may be blowing a grand.
@FJB20204 жыл бұрын
After watching BOLTR tear apart a Festool track saw and how cheaply they are made.. I would never buy one..
@robertrada47834 жыл бұрын
Chris AVE definitely did not catch onto the fact that there are people like me who depend on those detachable power cords to swap between five or six different sanders or two or three routers while using a dust extractor. He also wasn’t aware that his almighty radial ball bearing is exactly what commonly goes to shit on the Makita plunge saw. 🤗. I have no problem with his ignorance of the end user (it’s not at all his realm). But I am annoyed with people who parrot an expert on oranges when he comments on somebody’s applesauce. I don’t even like the Festool tracksaw. I prefer the Mafell. But the Festool product sure as heck ain’t a piece of garbage.
@FJB20204 жыл бұрын
@@martynzl I didn't say he said that.. I am saying that.. Honestly I don't care what you buy as it doesn't affect me.. I just know that for the price point they are not worth it.. I am sure the price tag is associated with the high cost of manufacturing in a EU union shop.. But I would rather it be that than China..
@FJB20204 жыл бұрын
@@robertrada4783 The Mafell is a beast.. I run the Bosch branded one, yeah I know not 100% the same thing, but made on the same line..
@default97404 жыл бұрын
martynzl Same goes here. I’m tidying up a heap of old windows and doors on a couple of 100 yr old houses: swapping between a Rotex 90 and 150 with the plug it cord strapped to an extractor hose means I’m working efficiently all day long. Well worth the money.
@claudebessette5514 жыл бұрын
That’s what I wanted to know. Impact drivers are a great innovation, we need one, but I wanted to buy a small, comfortable to work with powerful tool. Festool for me. Great video.
@howielane84064 жыл бұрын
Hey Kyle. New Subscriber here. Great work! Fasteners. What's your favorite fasteners to use in your lumber. Have you ever tried GRK, Star Drives. Low Profile Washer Head. My brother and I just finished his wood working shed. Stumbled across them at Home Depot and man those screws grip fast and strong with their torque grip. No I'm not plugging for them just want to know your favorite fasteners. Thanks.
@RRBuildings4 жыл бұрын
Yes Grk are great
@aledjones844 жыл бұрын
I'm a festool user through and through, nearly all my power tools are blue and green!, but when it comes to drills and impacts i just use the top range dewalts based on the price. As tools impacts and drills get beat up so much in comparison to others that its difficult to justify the cost. It's interesting that you say you don't use the 'T' setting Kyle as I thought that would appeal to you.
@eugeneeugene82524 жыл бұрын
You are missing a lot.I have a PDC six years old - hardly see a name on it been used and thrown around so much - and still works like new.If you bring me a bucket load of makitas,dewalts,etc I would still use 6 years old PDC.Pound per pound best drill driver out there
@danielsen65284 жыл бұрын
Here in norway, the festool impact kit with batteries costs 9500 crowns which equals a bit over 1000 dollars. Drill / impact kit cost 12 300 crowns= 1400 dollars. Way out of my price point. Dewalt / makita all the way
@rouvenh.66872 жыл бұрын
Hey Man. Can you help me, please. Which bits did you use in the Festool TID? Thank you so much for this Video!!! I 💚 FESTOOL and Metabo. I have got one TID and a small 12v Metabo. Greats from germany
@brandondoherty74574 жыл бұрын
How did the battery life hold up on the 18v just curious. Thanks for the video it looks like its lighter than the others too.
@am117444 жыл бұрын
Bought this impact and was a complete impulse buy but now it's my go to driver, as you say the weigh and ergonomics mean that I find myself using it more and more great tool for kitchens and other interior work. it has just a bit more finesse.
@n3qdz4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Festool! Kyle this is the best video on tools day yet. All of the videos I do on my channel about My love for Makita was about feel I dumped all my brand new fuel Milwaukee because of ergos. When I did those videos the haters come out of the woodwork. Why would ever get rid of big red for Makita. Simply it’s the tool I want to pickup each day it fits way better than anything else. I must agree bags stink I hate them. Makita use to put their drills in cases but nope not anymore. The price of the festool I don’t think think is too far out there. If you were to buy a hard case for any reason of the other brands you would be right in line of the festool price. My problem with the festool is if I try it I might want to dump my Makita. The funny thing is the Kobalt, amazing tool if they put the effort in ergos they would hit a home run. Great video love the thoughts on how the tool fit as apposed to just a drag race as most channels do all day long. We don’t work in a drag setting we work in an ever changing scenario you want to use a tool that fits and is comfortable. Makita the ergos balance and weight is far better than anything else I have tried now you got me thinking about festool. Great job sorry for the long post.
@diagorasmoustakas2494 жыл бұрын
Great comparison brother :) thank u so much ,everyone was waiting for it :)
@maxlee66764 жыл бұрын
festool coming through with no review conditions! hell ya
@stoicllc23523 жыл бұрын
Just curious. Why were Dewalt impacts no included? Have you had issues with them in the past? I have found that their 20v/60v batteries platform is tough to beat from a total line up perspective.
@patriotwoodworker60923 жыл бұрын
I have the kobalt impact and skill saw and they were used to build my 35x20 with a centered 12x8 jetti deck. Kobalt makes great tools. That said, I’d only use them for construction and festool for woodworking
@kennethwright80814 жыл бұрын
Great video Kyle never thought I would say this....but..... I think I might go out and buy a Kobalt impact. 😂
@Dave-ek2jx4 жыл бұрын
...yeah, don't. It isn't actually faster or more powerful than Milwaukee. It may be a great little consumer product, but it doesn't punch in nearly the same league. Kyle is probably basing his statements off of what the packaging says. Rigid claims 2400 in. lbs. of torque. Milwaukee gen 3 is only 2000 and it will walk all over Rigid. The numbers that manufacturers put out generally don't mean a whole hell of a lot.
@Blobjonblob4 жыл бұрын
The festool looks like a nice piece of kit but at 668 euros $791 here in Ireland its too expensive. Festool are high price here in Europe.
@ThisTall3 жыл бұрын
You could just order 3 of them from an American store for that much. They’ll gladly ship it to you.
@PhillipBridgesReviews4 жыл бұрын
Was very surprised on the cost. Festool was always a higher priced tool. I never really liked the build quality. Always made me feel I was using a Black and Decker tool. (Plastic quality).
@SM_TheTraveller4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your time
@rickc.42943 жыл бұрын
I love that you didnt get in the specs and bs of all that. Just regular opinions and thoughts on having used them all. Practical in every sense.
@Abc112924 жыл бұрын
Love your videos man. True tradesman are hard to find where I’m at at least (Florida). You may have mentioned it, but my only question is, if something happened to the drill, would you buy it again?
@emilcioran8873 Жыл бұрын
I always thought I hated Festool, but after getting their RTS sander I was completely blown away by the quality of the tool. I own 15 000 $ Bosch tools, but Festool is just waay better.
@mcaudery4 жыл бұрын
I have used makita most of my life. I haven’t used another impact that is so smooth and feel right in the hand. When I have used dewalt impact feel ok but it’s run rough in comparison, Milwaukee is similar and I own some of the 12v gear it feel cheaper it feels like it’s going to wear it self out it short space of time. But I really wanna try to triple hammer!
@Recovering_Californian4 жыл бұрын
I'm a Makita fanboy. Got all sorts of their tools.
@MrClarkisgod4 жыл бұрын
It's okay. I'm a DeWalt fanboy, but I'm not going to say Makita and Milwaukee aren't good too. Festool and Hilti are also great tools for people with deep pockets.
@1320crusier4 жыл бұрын
Now AvE needs to do a boltr on it as the festool circular saw he took apart is junk internally
@NLDHGRockStaR3 жыл бұрын
i love the festool mostly because of its easy functioning very accurate with routers etc., they work very clean and smooth, but the prices on that same impact driver over here in the Netherlands are around the 500 euro ,same set as you reviewed, a makita on the other hand with 2x 5 ah batteries is 170 euro cheaper.so for a drill ,that is mainly more impact on your wallet then extra drill you get
@Tunfy2 жыл бұрын
Festool TID 18 is the Rolls Royce of impact drivers , nothing on the market compares to this , i have worked with Hilti most of the time and of course test all the worthy impact drivers and in the end i go all in with Festool , this one has speed , finesse ,power and ergonomics.
@poonbandit99242 жыл бұрын
This is the same reason I like snap on, Mac, matco, and Milwaukee, but won’t buy a Milwaukee high torque. They’re just easier for me to work with comfortably all day. Ryobi for home use cordless, and it’s not bad in fact I wouldn’t use anything else for home use cheap to get into, and it works fairly well.
@HATSCHI4xHD4 жыл бұрын
Your videos are great, I'm from switzerland and i build kitchens, sideboards and any other wood things inside houses. The work style compared to america is completly different. If i would have the choice between these tools i would grab the least heavy one.
@JasonDean-et5cz4 жыл бұрын
Editing suggestion. From a viewer's perspective, screen visuals help a fact dense video become organized and understandable. This video is fact dense, you are verbally throwing out specs like price and power for multiple tools. The viewer can follow along if the verbal queue is followed by a visual screen aid like putting the price above the drill. Additional visual fact aids: Doing side by side column chart of the tool specs and price so the viewer can compare the tools. This allows the viewer to wrap their head around a comparison. Or having a screenshot of the tool and msrp off the manufacture website briefly pop on the screen. This adds some editing character rather than Kyle blandly talking for twelve minutes. I separated this paragraph into sections, was it more comprehensive than a condensed paragraph? Yes. In fact, the visual appeal of an organized comment probably prompted you to not only read what I had to suggest but read it completely. Apply the same visual concept to a video.
@RRBuildings4 жыл бұрын
Thanks appreciated and noted
@SSingh-nr8qz4 жыл бұрын
Men don't let other men grab their "triple hammer"...unless they are REALLY close. Seriously though. great review. Most people don't go into ergonomics and in my opinion that is one of the most important factors. Sort of like a car that is cheap, has lots of muscle, but sitting in it and driving is not enjoyable for the long haul. You are less likely to use that tool, except for rare occasions. Glad you brought up battery platforms.This is often overlooked. You are not buying individual tools like in the past, you are buying ecosystems. What might be a cool follow up video is testing the batteries you find in these ecosystems. How long they run for? How long do they take to charge? Costs? How many cycles each battery is rated for (Relates to overall battery life). Be very useful for people picking out an ecosystem to invest in.
@lawdog5164 жыл бұрын
I was just looking at that Festool. Is it my imagination or did Festool finally changed the 1/4" collet so it accepts all bits and apex's. Thats what kept me from buying Festool in the past was the propitiatory collet, Festool drill bits and accessories are expensive, I have a ton of the regular ones. I love your channel and keep up the good work.
@robertrada47834 жыл бұрын
You can/could always use industry standard hex insert bits with all of their drills and all of said drills have always came/do come with a supplied standard Rohm three jaw chuck that can hold anything it fits. You’ve never been required to buy their mostly shitty proprietary centrotec bits. I’m going to blame Festool’s marketing for not properly getting that message across. Yes, in line with every other impact driver on the market, their impact driver only accepts industry standard ball detent hex bits.
@rdeh16782 жыл бұрын
IF you have the money to buy this and you are buying it for a person who is getting their red seal in finishing carpentry and is young would it be would be worth it before they get stuck into a battery line ?? Proud dad asking
@lilbigdaddy30423 жыл бұрын
I always stick with my gen 3 so much power but the festool does look super cool
@BlazedOutKing81811 ай бұрын
You’re a real good content creator because you basically said it not the worst without saying it’s not the best either 😂😂
@justindunbar10603 жыл бұрын
Great review, i too value comfort as i work in a cabinet shop and use my drills constantly