JLC Online: Back in 2011, Festool developed the 10.8-volt CXS drill, which was smaller and lighter than any other cordless drill/driver then on the market. Festool has since updated it with the CXS 12, which continues to use a 10.8-volt battery but offers several innovative features. The company’s new CXS 18 drill is similar to the CXS 12 but uses Festool’s 18-volt battery and delivers about 30% more torque than the CXS 12.
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Festool is such an interesting tool company to me. They make such precise tools, and I know they tend to be a favorite in our shop. However, what has always interested me the most about Festool is their versatility. They seem to want to make a tool that will work in any and all situations, which is a goal I think they succeed fairly well at. From what I have seen, most Festool tools come with a variety of attachments that solve problems I have had before. And with the implementation of Bluetooth and being able to change settings from an app, they have become even more versatile. The article specifically mentions a 'left-hand mode' which I am curious to know how that actually changes the use of the drill, as I have always experienced drills working the same no matter which hand I am using. But perhaps this is just one more feature that shows how precise Festool is aiming to be.
Festool is such an interesting company, and I think that their drills are really Innovative and one of a kind in the sense that no other Drill company has thought of this innovation to attach Lumber together before this company. I just finished my Scenic classes and did a bunch of Scenic work for The Inseparables, and the amount of overhires and Carpenters that had Festool drills, and we're like, oh pass me, my Festool passed me my Festool, it was very amusing and kind of just showed, why these drills are so popular and why they are the price that they are. They really are super helpful for getting into those tiny corners and crevices where you need to screw things in, and I am very amused and fascinated by this compact drill. I do not plan to go into technical direction or carpentry myself however, I think if I was, I would definitely want to get this specific tool. it's fun, it's like getting your hands on the newest technology, it's just the best at what it does, and it's super cool to watch an action.
Festool looks to have a large focus on adaptation and understanding for the peculiar situations that one may find themselves in when working in carpentry or construction. This article specifically mentions an adjustable work light which I find quite useful. Many companies create drills with incredibly powerful lights but that can sometimes be blinding and almost inhibit one when they are trying to work in a very dark area. Being able to adjust the light via your phone so the tool you're using perfectly adapts to any scenario you might find yourself in allows for continuous usage of a singular tool. They also took into account storage options with their machines which can be often overlooked but also make or break a product from many people. In the theatrical industry we are always fighting for storage and making it easy only helps industry professionals focus on their actual jobs for a better final production.
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