Festool TID 18 Is it any GOOD?

Is the Festool TID 18 impact any good? What is the best impact driver to but? Is it worth spending money on a premium impact?? I have been getting asked a ton after using the TID 18 in the cabin in the woods build series. First and foremost, yes they sent it to me...Did they ask me to make any content...no!! They just wanted my feedback since it was a new updated release of their impact line. They knew I would put it to real construction use on site and I have been. I suppose they are smart and know it will show up in my videos...win win I suppose.

You all know how much I love the Metabo HPT Triple Hammer, and it will take a lot to get me to use something else. Believe it or not, the TID 18 has been my go to for daily use when needing an impact driver.

With how good cordless tools across the board have gotten, it just isn't about speed and power any more as much as it is ergonomics and how it feels after using it an entire day. This is where the Festool TID 18 really excels. I gotta give it to Festool, they did a heck of a job on this impact, but that doesn't mean I will stop using the Metabo HPT....That is also just too good of am impact, especially when it comes to large fasteners and all day framing.

Festool TID 18

Triple Hammer

Milwaukee Gen 3

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[RRBuildings]

Honestly, This Impact is Killer and I will continue to use it...not to mention at $349 for the kit with 2 high output batteries...it isn't that bad with a Case!

[coreycoleman]

*I absolutely love this set **MyBest.Tools** should have upgraded to the 20V sooner. The impact driver is a must have for driving screws; compact and all muscle.*

[regopit]

Festool, people either love them or hate them. I had the Festool track before most people knew what a track saw was. People thought I was crazy to spend that kind of money on a saw. Now everybody wants a track saw. Yes you pay a premium for festool but their sanders and dust collection are hard to beat. Especially when working in a house that someone lives in.

[daviddiannapugh]

Kyle: In general I’m a Festool lover. They do have hefty prices for their stuff. I’m a high end cabinetmaker and I need the best tools to do my work. On the job every day they work and if they break they have excellent service. You do get what you pay for and I can see your customers definitely get the best from you. You might as well have the best too.

[missingegg]

In my experience, the Festools I've used all have nice little design features. But at the end of the day, I also like them because they just feel so good to use. I've got a bunch of Milwaukee as well. Also great tools, and probably what I'd reach for if I'm doing something where the tool is going to get banged around a lot. I think of my Festools as precision tools for doing fine woodworking, and I wouldn't abuse them any more than I'd abuse one of my Starrett tools.

[Rocco]

I have to say I was extremely reluctant for years to buy any festool because of the price. I have had all other brands you name it I have had it. I bought my first festool drill driver in 2010. Yes I still use it on the job regularly. Obviously I have bought a couple new batteries cause batteries don't last forever. I have since bought 5 other festool drills and other tools and I have to say man do they hold up. No problems what so ever. I would recommend them all day worth every cent.
Thanks for sharing Kyle

[stevekwaske]

Festool has a 3 year warranty, no matter what you do with it. We use it all day every day :)

[bakerbuildingllc]

This is probably the most honest review he's ever given

[benaiahandbaruch]

TOOLSDAY! OH YEAH!
for the review.
You rock!
If you're looking for a driver...or any tool, look for one feels good in your grip.

[hhanger]

I have that tool as well as several others from Festool. IMO, not all are perfect but the way they work as a system, there isn't anything else like it. Like Kyle says, buy once, cry once

[TokyoCraftsman]

Good morning, Kyle!
You are such a logical, show me the proof kind of guy, I just love it.
I have had the Festool TS55 track saw for 12 or 14 years, it still works just fine and for my small shop it is great.
Using the TS55 with a vacuum in people's homes with, it leaves very little dust, it has earned a place in my workshop.
That being said, the Festool brand is stupid expensive here in Tokyo, I got the TS55 from Canada when I was home on vacation one year.
I really like the Hitachi, now Hikoki tools, for the 14.4v battery set I have 12 different tools, I also like the Blue Bosch line of tools.
We don't get the Milwaukee or DeWalt tools here and the Yellow Ryobi tools are not sold here either.
The Festool I would like to add to my workshop is a sander, but not until I can go home to Canada and buy one there instead of the stupid prices they want for them here.
Great review, and if I was not so heavily into the Hitachi stuff I'd give it a look, the price is right too.
Cheers

[Aepek]

B/c of everyone being “made” diff, & no one person is the same....The best for one, might not be the “best” for someone else. It’s really is subjective to the end user & what “they” think & want. It’s how it’s been for long time & think will continue to be so. Yes, brands make some pretty awesome tools, & features....but after all the smoke is cleared, use what’s best for you, & what you enjoy using, & yes....even if you want to pay $100-$500 extra for a tool. Who cares, if your happy with it, enjoy using it, makes you money, & likes it; WIN WIN, imo.
Appreciate the vid Kyle, & agree with criteria & like what ya saying. Really do like that triple hammer is water “proof”, & has come in handy on some jobsites 😉
Cheers my bro✌🏼

[DIGGER]

Someone just set himself up for more free festools in the mail... good review kyle.

[officerdoofy]

Good and valid points.
It's primary intended purpose isn't to put away massive batten screws, it's designed to fasten finer fittings with better finesse.

[ryanwood]

I've got the Mafell 91A121 ASB 18MBL and honestly after 20 years of carpentry and woodworking it's by far the most incredible, insane powerful drill I've ever used by far. On the down side It's really heavy and only has a 4amp battery not great ergonomics and tires your arms out after using it all day.

[TheVdog]

I think ergonomics are less subjective than you think, there's really important Universal's that everyone likes more almost all of the time, simple things like how much tension is on the trigger and forward reverse switch, how positive does the locking action feel, how smooth and precise is the trigger. I also firmly believe that the ridiculous overmolding companies do greatly reduce the overall feel of a tool and will irritate a hand when used all day or at least be uncomfortable.

[drshckalu]

Can't justify it when all of our crew uses Makita 🤷‍♂️

Price point seems fair though.

[jimbecker]

One of the things you identify is how comfortable the Festool is in the hand...I've found that to be true for pretty much all of my Festool tools, honestly. I don' t do construction work like you outside of some home improvement, so most of my use is in-shop, but that feel...the ergonomics...is really nice. The stuff lasts, too, which is important to me. I'm glad that you like the TID 18...

[TheRmcg]

I am in complete agreement with the tool case vs tool bag discussion. With limited garage space; it is nice to be able to stack and/or stand the case on the shelf. as an internet influence, hopefully the manufacturers will listen to you (us).

[pauliossi]

Excellent video, ergonomics should win every time if you're a professional and married to a tool all day and in awkward positions. It's a completely different think if you're a weekend warrior or a bench tech, then go for the cost effective or platform series of tools