Toolamanjaro
Although not yet officially announced, pictures have started popping up of Festool’s new CXS 12v cordless drill / driver. It looks to combine the light-weight and easy to use features of most other brands 12v li-ion tools, with Festool’s typical array of goodies. These include a great ergonomic design, excellent durability, as well as the multiple interchangeable chucks. Festool includes with the CXS a quick-change hex chuck, a 3-jaw drill chuck, and a right angle chuck for getting in tight places. The CXS also has a LED light, and a belt clip that are quickly becoming standard on cordless drills. No word on availability, but I wouldn’t hold your breath. Pricing should be typical Festool, we’d guess in the $200-$300 range.
Update 8/30/2010: We have a new post up with a bit more information and a short video here
What I really want from Festool is a 18 volt four speed hammerdrill.
already exists.. called Protool DRC 18-4 TEC LI SET.. so what..
looks like a great tool design. I wonder what benefits or problems you might have with the hand guard on the handle. Love the chuck switch system on these drills. Hard to go wrong with a festool.
I believe the best tool I have in my tool kit is the cordless drill, I just demolished my home and did a total redecoration and the hand tool I used by far the most and was truly useful was my battery powered cordless drill. I’m sure for each project in the home I had the battery cordless drill in my hand. I do believe the restoration project could have taken double the time without my favorite tool.