This cordless drill stands out for being able to go as fast as 3800 RPM which makes it perfect for creating clean and precise drills in soft materials, such as wood. It comes with the set of high quality 5.2 Ah batteries.
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Pros
Pro Fast drilling action, perfect for woodworking
With the maximum speed of 3800 RPM, this is one the fastest cordless drills available on the market. This remarkable result is achieved by the aid of the state-of-art four-speed gearbox. Such speed is perfect for woodworking, where slow drills tend to break low diameter drill bits.
Pro Batteries last long
This cordless drill comes with two massive 5.2 Ah batteries. In terms of capacity, these are the largest drill batteries available on the market, at the moment.
Pro The attachments are useful
Apart from the standard keyless chuck, this toolset also includes a centrotec chuck and a right angle chuck. The centrotec chuck is perfect for those who need to change drill bits frequently. It’s also shorter than the regular keyless chuck, therefore suitable for tight spaces. The right angle chuck is an excellent solution for drilling holes in places which are normally hard or impossible to reach because of the length of the drill.
Pro Decent manufacturer’s warranty
Festool provides three years of limited warranty to both the tool and the batteries, so if either fails within three years, the manufacturer will provide a replacement. Even though the warranty is only a limited one, the majority of possible failures are covered by Festool.
Pro Smart batteries
The batteries of Festool PDC18 has an ingenious power management system. The system can detect battery-related problems and warn you via LED lights.
Cons
Con Expensive
With a hefty price of $630.00, this is one of the most costly cordless drills on the market. You will have to carefully consider if the product’s advantages sufficiently offset its high price.