Festool C18 Cordless Drill Driver

[@csabaszabo8618]

Better than festool tv!!! Proper demonstration. Well done and thank you!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Glad you liked it!

[@MrPatdeeee]

Absolutely superb demo from our gracious Peter! Always a pleasure.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Many thanks Pat. Peter

[@alansimpson596]

Many thanks, Peter for demonstrating such a superb tool.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Alan, Many thanks. Peter

[@slhasebroock]

Thank you Peter! I think that's the one for me. Was able to use them all when the Festool truck was is Omaha. By the way I am making a new bench top using your Parf system and everything is working perfectly!!! As you would say every hole is spot on!!!!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Steve, Excellent on both counts ! Cheers. Peter

[@GaryThomsonJoinery]

Looks like a very useful drill, I’ve not yet made the move over to festool for fear of liking it so much I’ll want the whole range. Thanks for sharing 👍😄

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Gary, It would be worth it in the long term. Cheers. Peter

[@seeuonthetrack]

I'm a convert and loving it,once you start using Festool it makes sense 🤔😆👍

[@kevinohara8671]

Iv just got one of these and its great I love the handle and the magnetic holder why isn't every drill like this its truly brilliant lol

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Kevin, I agree. Cheers. Peter

[@ianrose2823]

Purchased one back in January Peter . Love it

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Ian, Glad you like it. Peter

[@tcbridges]

Great and very helpful. I just ordered one and will be here soon. My question is should you or can you keep the battery on the charger. Like DeWalt suggest to leave the battery on the charger and it wouldn't hurt the battery.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

As far as I know there is no harm in doing this. I do it all the time, sometimes for several day. It is a very clever charger. Cheers. Peter

[@AaronGeller]

@@NewBritWorkshop From an electrical stand point, it won't hurt the battery as once the battery is at the right voltage, it'll "float". For long term storage, it's recommended to not leave it on the charger.

[@samsingh2042]

I brought the c18, as a carpenter i am very used to using dewalt so when i got this i did really thing much of the machine until the attachment come out to play, its a different story

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Sam, I have lost count of the number of times that I have been saved by Festool's unique drill attachments. The angle gadgets are really well made and stand up to huge abuse. Cheers. Peter

[@marcosbatistarb9811]

The Festool is for me the best tooling Company in the world the quality in the manufacture of a festool Tool is unmatchet with the other tools so they stand out across the world , festool is careful to make its own components , Very good vídeo Peter , congratulações.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Marcos, Thank you very much. I spent a long time researching tool companies before I started buying my new tools 6 years ago. Festool are the best value as far as I am concerned. Cheers. Peter

[@marcosbatistarb9811]

New Brit Workshop tanks Peter , i love Festool for my is Absolut perfect , execelent tools. Cheers.

[@edbouhl3100]

Great video showing all the functions and fittings

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Cheers. Peter

[@eegaugh]

Is that chuck actually by Jacobs? I have a couple of older FS drills and I think both their chucks were by Rohm. On the "feel" point, I like this style of drill because it feels better balanced than the tee format when actually in use; it is, of course, shorter - another plus point for access.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I think most people use "Jacobs" as a generic for the keyless style. I do not know who actually make these. I have had no problems at all with my various Festool drills and therefore cannot fault the chucks in any way. Cheers. Peter

[@shield400]

Why is the angle attachment white and not black like the rest of the kit? That really bugs me! Does this drill have a battery level indicator?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

The angle gadget is Festool grey and is a very solid bit of kit. There is a battery level indicator with a little button at the front of the drill just above the battery. Peter

[@MyTerryw]

When I went to get this drill, as 99% sure, I ended up with the T version as felt better to my hand, plus might be better in tight spot as hand still mostly within length of body when using.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I really do recommend that people try both styles before deciding. Peter

[@hotdog160]

If you want a quality normal shaped drill than buy a hilti or a high end metabo. There's no equivalent of a c18 or a cxs, it's designed for some unusual tasks

[@ChristopheJOLLY]

Thank you for this video. How to choose between the T 18 and C 18. I cannot make a choice between these two drills.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Christophe, Have you also looked at the PDC 18 - it is a great all round drill/driver? Peter

[@cedricmiauton8559]

Same for me, PDC 18/4 is much stronger

[@brianrussell7691]

Thanks Peter. Another great Festool product review. I currently have a C15 Li Set. The Eccentric and Right Angle chucks are quite well designed and useful for cabinet work. My question is; what are the differences in the C15 vs the C18? The only difference I notice are the new Airstream batteries. (Admire their quicker recharge time.) Or are there other functional differences that would warrant serious upgrade discussion? Thanks again for all that you do. The topics you cover are as relevant to me as your teaching style is enjoyed and appreciated. For the record, I’m just a DIY guy who enjoys buying and renovating older homes and commercial property to add value in leasing and selling. Thanks again Peter.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Brian, Good to hear from you again. I do not know the C15 at all. The C18 is a neat tool and so I suggest that you look in your C15 manual and see what characteristics your machine has and compare them to the Festool C18 on their web site. Good luck. Peter

[@brianrussell7691]

Thank you. I did as you suggested and discovered briefly the C 15 is a 14.4 volt device with a brushless motor so it has that benefit, and the C 18 is an 18 volt device and an ETC brushless as well. Perhaps the C15 was Festool's first crack at the brushless motor for a drill? Just a hunch. For my work, I haven't noticed a limitation yet on the C 15. So if i do need to go up in capability, maybe the smart thing is to look towards the PDC model. Thanks again ~ Cheers!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Brian, Yes, if I were in your shoes I would certainly go for the PDC 18/4. It is a true workhorse and capable of anything in the drill-driver line. Peter

[@tonysheehan7766]

I also have the C15 and like the C18 it lacks, I think, an important feature, that is a hammer action. So you still need something like the PDC if you want to drill masonry and this leaves you with quite a heavy lump of a drill driver in the C15/18. I think a better all round pairing would be, say, a PDC for the heavy duty stuff and the C/TXS as your drill driver. It's certainly what I wish I'd done!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Good points. Peter

[@pf5658]

Awesome! Hopefully my next Festool purchase. Been wanting one of those for a while now, but still can’t decide if to get this or the other one you showed at the end.

[@symosys]

Great demonstration, Is there a Centronic bit that is 25mm and would go through a 3 inch joist?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Take a look at Axminster's web site. Festool do a 25 mm Forstner but it may not cut to a 3" depth - I am camping in The Netherlands and too far away from the workshop to check. Peter

[@kevinohara8671]

The centrotec system is off the scale I'm using it in my other makes as well now no more spinning drill bits in dodgy chucks dewalt is especially bad for chucks my mates chuck has to be loosened with water pump grips to get his bits out

[@NewBritWorkshop]

...and again... cheers. Peter

[@garyhorton6652]

Love the eccentric attachment!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Gary, So do I and now I will have to buy one to fit one of my other drills. Cheers. Peter

[@VEC7ORlt]

Electronic torque control on these is the best, just stop and beep, just pleasure to work with. I'm torn about getting a CXS or C18.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I love the CXS but the C18 is an excellent larger drill driver with plenty of capability. Peter

[@wallacelux]

great video , cheers , one question , this being a lower revs and torque than say a makita dtd170 or 154 , how would it go driving batton or bugle head screws into timber where the impact driver makitas excel

[@wallacelux]

basically my question is in comparison with a dtd170 makita

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Nik, I do not have the Makita but an impact driver may be better for what you describe. Peter

[@wallacelux]

@@NewBritWorkshop , im not so sure peter, makita is disposable.. id like a trila as how it drills with speed and hardness of material it drills into

[@TheArtisansWoodShop]

Peter - thank-you for the excellent video! I already have the CXS and am pondering whether I should pair it with either the C/T18 or PDC. If you had to buy just one of these alternatives, which one would you go for for general woodworking?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Steve, My next Festool video will go through these sort of options. For me, I would have the PDC 18/4 as it can also be used for drilling into brick. Cheers. Peter

[@TheArtisansWoodShop]

Thanks Peter.

[@TheArtisansWoodShop]

I believe the eccentric chuck doesn’t fit on the PDC, which is the only drawback for someone who predominantly does cabinet work. It may be a significant drawback for these users though.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Steve, It is a pity as I found it so useful with the C18. Peter

[@Handleyman]

Hi Peter. Another great review. Will the battery charger for my new cordless Festool sanders accept these batteries? Cheers.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi David, Yes, those sanders come with the TCL6 charger which can charge all the large style batteries. The charging may take a little longer than the Airstream charger as there is no fan keeping things cool. Many thanks for the kind words. Peter

[@jronmanbuilds]

Will the eccentric chuck fit onto the right angle chuck?

[@artifexjoinery9323]

It does!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

The chuck will fit but the screw securing arrangement cannot be engaged and so it will not work safely. Peter

[@jronmanbuilds]

New Brit Workshop thanks.

[@mlatief5865]

Good tool Thanks

[@NewBritWorkshop]

It really is and I am delighted that you agree. Cheers. Peter

[@avckubw938v1bnvowiqv]

7:30 what are this stupid cuts? why

[@MultiWarrior63]

Thanks Peter, great video buddy. Still muscle power for me. HaHa

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Cheers Ken. Peter

[@TheRangeControl]

Great video, and as helpful as ever. I am curious about the Domino DF500 connectors... looking at possibly getting the kit. Could you please demo it for us? :-D I appreciate your work as always, Jedi Master Peter Parfitt.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I am in Festool UK's hands on this and need them to send me so demo kit. Cheers . Peter

[@photozen8398]

WOW…..!!!!

[@markjarman7819]

I only started with a extractor. Now I have 2 cxs drills 2 t18 a tpc and a tid impact driver🥴 2 track saws a domino a cs 70 set version and enough systainers that would challenge the London eye😁 very addictive brand but a pleasure using it and building stuff.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Mark, My Festool kit started with a large purchase after selling all of my heavy machinery. It then grew slowly at the rate that I was able to save money from my day job. You are right, the tools are a delight to use. Cheers. Peter

[@daiburt1833]

So what does it do that the others don't then apart from emptying you're bank account . Nothing apparently good video though I like a good laugh you're not at all biased you should be on QVC 😂