Building everything from bookshelves to lazy Susans, he became extremely accomplished while his young grandson observed, fascinated at the way raw wood could turn into something both beautiful and functional. His grandfather was an airplane mechanic in WW2 and took up woodworking as a hobby after retiring from the power industry. Kenny’s life around power tools started early. While that might not sound like a direct line into the power tool industry, his analytical and scientific mindset help him design repeatable testing methods for Pro Tool Reviews’ head-to-head testing and offer highly objective comparisons in his reviews. However, if you enjoy the tool you’re using, it’s a good purchase, and the Festool TID 18 is one of our favorites. On paper, it might make more sense to choose something different. There’s a feeling of refinement and quality in the design that makes for a pleasant screwdriving experience. You can also get it in a set with either the T18+3 cordless drill ($549) or the PDC 18 percussion drill ($599) Festool TID 18 Impact Driver Options BasicĮven though other impact drivers have more power and speed, we find the Festool TID 18 impact driver in our hands more frequently than other models. The standard kit (Plus) adds two 4.0Ah batteries and a charger, running $349. Priceįestool products typically have a premium price thanks to its quality build. It holds the bits well enough that short drops and knocks won’t send them falling to the the floor.Īs usual, Festool packs everything into a Systainer, ensuring everything has its proper place in a case that locks onto other Systainers and CT vacuums. It’s big enough to hold a 2-inch bit on each side or up to four 1-inch bits total. On either side just above the battery, there are magnets that allow 1/4-inch bits to securely stick. It is missing a couple of items, but they’re certainly not deal-breakers. Additional Feature Notesįestool has most of the features we look for on an impact driver. A comfortable grip and contoured handle also help this impact driver to have fantastic overall ergonomics. The design balances the weight well and makes it easier to use no matter what your angle of attack is. It’s definitely on the lighter side of what’s available. It weighs 2.1 pounds bare and its 4.0Ah compact Li-HighPower battery brings it up to 3.4 pounds. The TID 18 is solid in the weight department as well. From there, Festool is hanging out with the compact elites that leave most other impact drivers feeling bloated. Makita’s XDT16 and Milwaukee’s 2857 have heads that are about a 1/2-inch shorter. With its 5.1-inch head length and 7.5-inch height, it’s one of the most compact models available. What this Festool impact driver lacks in comparative power, it makes up for in size and weight. Realistically, 95 decibels still isn’t quiet and you’re going to want some hearing protection, though. We measured it at 95 decibels (A-weighted, slow response), putting it just above Kobalt’s XTR and making it the second-quietest we tested. Aside from hydraulic models, the Festool TID 18 impact driver is one of the quieter ones. Impact drivers are noisy tools by the nature of the hammer and anvil mechanism that makes them great at their jobs. What we end up with is an impact driver that has relevant fastening muscle for most fasteners under 1/4-inch in diameter with a hard-hitting reverse torque that can loosen stuck nuts and bolts better than some compact impact wrenches. But when we tested breakaway torque, this mild-mannered impact driver showed off its Superman muscles by loosening the hardened bolts we set to 4200 in-lbs!
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