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Festool C18 is a great cordless drill for professional work. Its unique design allows better balance, which makes working more ergonomic. Available attachments make it especially useful for furniture makers.
Tech specs:
- Battery voltage: 18V
- Turning speed: 0 – 450/0 – 1500 RPM
- Drilling diameter in wood/steel: 40mm/13mm
- Maximum torque in wood/steel: 27Nm/45Nm
- Chuck: 1.5-13mm
- Torque limiting 1 gear/2gear: 0.8 – 8/0.5 – 6 Nm
- Weight with battery: 1,5/1,7 kg
Festool C18 features electronic torque control. Mechanical gearbox allows to choose speed sequence between 0 – 450/0 – 1500 RPM’s. There is also screwdriving mode and drilling mode. When engaging screwdriving mode, torque can be limited by using a knob. All that is powered by brushless and maintenance-free EC-TEC motor.
Chuck and bit holder can be changed without tools, using only one hand. That is possible thanks to Festool CENTROTEC system.
Festool C18 batteries can be charged with a TCL 6 Li-ion 10.8-18v charger (not for CXS/TXS batteries).
Pros:
- Very convenient to use
- Many accessories
Cons:
- Relatively high price