Anybody ever use Festool cordless drills?
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I think when it comes to tools it's like Ford people and Chevy people. By that I mean people tend to be pretty brand loyal, and usually for a reason. The thing about tools is that they only break when you're using them so from my perspective it makes absolutely no sense to buy cheap tools. That being said, assuming you are comparing quality products it all comes down to personal preference. There is no question that Festool is a quality brand but that does not mean that you'll be happy with the product. I made an impulse buy on a Festool router and sander - I went in for glue and they were having a promotion. I used them a couple of times and quite liked the sander but alas I have gone back to my used and abused Milwaukees. For me, the Festools both felt plastic-y and every time I used them I get ****ed about how much I felt I overpaid. They were/are quality but they just didn't feel right to me... but they were not nearly the quality the price would suggest. When it comes to drills I wouldn't trade a V28 Milwaukee for the world and I think I just might cry when it finally goes. It is a little heavy but the battery lasts forever and charges fast. I only use a drill as a driver for big things, for the rest I kick it old-school... you know, with a screw driver. But I can be a bit of a traditionalist sometimes.
Bottom line, if the Festool floats your boat and is worth the $$ to you then that's all that matters. It's a quality product and you won't be disappointed. That being said, you aren't going to be doing anything heavy-duty with that size drill so go out and look at all the good brands and see what feels best in your hand. If it doesn't feel right in your hand then it's worthless no matter how much you paid. There are a lot of sub-compact drivers on the market today with impressive specs and low price tags. Just my .02
Bottom line, if the Festool floats your boat and is worth the $$ to you then that's all that matters. It's a quality product and you won't be disappointed. That being said, you aren't going to be doing anything heavy-duty with that size drill so go out and look at all the good brands and see what feels best in your hand. If it doesn't feel right in your hand then it's worthless no matter how much you paid. There are a lot of sub-compact drivers on the market today with impressive specs and low price tags. Just my .02
I'll go out on a limb here and say Festool probably makes the best portable power tools in the world. The quality of their circular saw system is unbelievable. Of course there is a downside - the price - probably averages twice that of their best competitors.
If you want the very best, buy Festool. If you want very good, buy DeWalt, Hilti, Panasonic, Milwaukee, etc.
If you want the very best, buy Festool. If you want very good, buy DeWalt, Hilti, Panasonic, Milwaukee, etc.
