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Post by henrun on Jan 9, 2017 6:51:41 GMT -5
MrToolJunkie: they have simply worn out over time. One of them got pushed a little hard, but just occasionally and not often. I have larger drills for larger tasks and I tend to use them accordingly.The other was just "old". They started to drop in power and smell a little "off" in use. I can probably find out exactly how old they are/were as they were registered. One of them is still in use - I gave it to a friend. I do think brushless is the way to go for these little cuties.  |
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Post by MrToolJunkie on Jan 9, 2017 23:59:00 GMT -5
MrToolJunkie: they have simply worn out over time. One of them got pushed a little hard, but just occasionally and not often. I have larger drills for larger tasks and I tend to use them accordingly.The other was just "old". They started to drop in power and smell a little "off" in use. I can probably find out exactly how old they are/were as they were registered. One of them is still in use - I gave it to a friend. I do think brushless is the way to go for these little cuties. You must use drills more than me. I have only burned up a couple pushing them too hard, but never wore one out through regular use. I am hoping the PDC and TXS I just bought will last me awhile. I have a C12 that I like and I am waiting for the new bodies with the better belt hook arrive to upgrade it to an 18v. |
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Post by henrun on Jan 10, 2017 13:49:33 GMT -5
MrToolJunkie: Yes, the problem is when I was driving a lot of medium sized screws continuously over a period, that did take a toll on my CXS that got "worn out" and dropped in performance - even with new batteries. I felt compelled to use the CXS since I was working a lot over my head and the power was sufficient on the CXS and the belt clip is excellent. One CXS was driven beyond it's capabilities and started to smell up immediately, that one was on me. I did not hesitate to get two new CXS drills and I baby them a little more now. I am thinking they will last me until something new comes along. Couch cough brushless cough. Over here the T18/C18 with better belt hook are out on the market. I did upgrade my T18, it is a good belt clip. The C12 (NiMH) is still "the best built" drill I have ever used. A little on the heavy side but there is something to the way it drills and drives that even the newer drills haven't matched. I miss it at times. The C18 does not feel quite the same though it is stronger drill, and comes with an LED. The C18 is a nice machine though. |
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Post by MrToolJunkie on Jan 10, 2017 20:23:23 GMT -5
MrToolJunkie: Yes, the problem is when I was driving a lot of medium sized screws continuously over a period, that did take a toll on my CXS that got "worn out" and dropped in performance - even with new batteries. I felt compelled to use the CXS since I was working a lot over my head and the power was sufficient on the CXS and the belt clip is excellent. One CXS was driven beyond it's capabilities and started to smell up immediately, that one was on me. I did not hesitate to get two new CXS drills and I baby them a little more now. I am thinking they will last me until something new comes along. Couch cough brushless cough. Over here the T18/C18 with better belt hook are out on the market. I did upgrade my T18, it is a good belt clip. The C12 (NiMH) is still "the best built" drill I have ever used. A little on the heavy side but there is something to the way it drills and drives that even the newer drills haven't matched. I miss it at times. The C18 does not feel quite the same though it is stronger drill, and comes with an LED. The C18 is a nice machine though. Thanks - I have the Lithium Ion C12 that I got on clearance when they phased them out. It is a good drill, but larger form factor to the CXS and TXS. I really want one of the new Fein 12 volt drills, butthe lack of 90 degree chuck is a deal breaker for me (I understand that they are supposed to come out with one sometime in 2017, but who knows). I use a right-angle chuck often enough that I need that capability and do not want to mess with a dedicated drill. |
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Post by henrun on Jan 11, 2017 12:44:11 GMT -5
Yes, that Fein 12V ASCM is a beauty, isn't it? I have also heard that an angle chuck is coming but again, who knows when. The drill has a very nice feel to it though it isn'that much smaller than a T18. But that drill and the MultiTalent would be a nice little kit to have in a small systainer, perhaps with that little impact drill too.  There is also talk of higher Ah 12V batteries and I think that for the Multitalent 2Ah is a bit weak. I am a drill hoarder so I honestly hope they DON'T bring that angle chuck out too soon! I have a dealership bonus coming up in February and that bonus goes towards tools so I usually end up splurging out on something I like - unless of course there is something I really need. I don't really need anything at the moment. |
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