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Mark Singer

12-02-2005, 7:09 PM

A great deal on a 14.4 Volt torquey well balance drill in nice case with 2 batteries...I got one for Ryan too!;) $85!!!

http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/a/fein/abs-14.htm?L+coastest+mdcj5476ff2ffe2f+1133699842

Jerry Clark

12-02-2005, 7:22 PM

Nice price Mark-- I just bought a couple drills and don't need one now-- Thanks for the heads-up!:)

john lawson

12-02-2005, 7:53 PM

Thanks for the heads up, I grabbed one. The loml will put it in my stocking

john lawson

Mark Singer

12-02-2005, 8:01 PM

Thanks for the heads up, I grabbed one. The loml will put it in my stocking

john lawson

Maybe she can change the shape so you look surprised:eek:

john lawson

12-02-2005, 8:08 PM

Whatever shape she makes it I will be happy and surprised!!

john

Jeff Watson

12-02-2005, 8:39 PM

Thanks for the heads up Mark. I know nothing about Fein, but it seems like a steal. I picked up one. I wonder if they are discontinuing this drill. I see it also in a package with the multimaster for what seems like a good price.

Roy Wall

12-02-2005, 8:53 PM

Well I certainly need a new drill from Santa......!!! My Sears 18v has been out of commission after only a year or two of service -- NEver Again!

I'm debating between this and the Dewalt 14.4.........

Looks like a good deal.......

My Fein Vac sure has been nice for several years!!

Corey Hallagan

12-02-2005, 9:04 PM

That is an awesome price for that drill in a case and 2 batteries! I wish this had been around a month or so ago! Congrats guys!

Corey

Peter Pedisich

12-02-2005, 11:07 PM

Thanks Mark!

Does anybody own one of these? Is it made in Europe or Asia?

I've got my eye on a Festool TDK 15.6 or C12 this Christmas, but this deal is remarkable.

Pete

Scott Brihn

12-02-2005, 11:29 PM

Mark - Thank you for sharing this great deal. I just placed my order.

Roy Wall

12-02-2005, 11:34 PM

Mark,

Your Mail box is FULL!!!:cool:

Just place my order too..........:)

Mark Singer

12-03-2005, 12:43 AM

Mark,

Your Mail box is FULL!!!:cool:

Just place my order too..........:)

Sorry,
I un fulled it:p

Michael Ballent

12-03-2005, 2:10 AM

Peter, all the Fein Cordless drills are made in China :( I looked at them when they were at the local show and for the retail price I would pay their price for a Chinese made tool... Just my issue... but if you can pick it up for 85 bucks... Heck not even a B&D sells for that price ;)

Christian Aufreiter

12-03-2005, 6:03 AM

Peter, all the Fein Cordless drills are made in China :(

As for the Fein Handymaster (http://www.feinus.com/p/newcordless/handymastermain.htm) you are correct but I'm not sure if the Fein AccuTecs (http://www.feinus.com/p/newcordless/newcordless.htm) are also made in China.
Anyway, no matter where they are made I basically tend to expect good quality from Fein.

Regards,

Christian

Mark Singer

12-03-2005, 9:46 AM

I recieved it yesterday and I am quite impressed....lots of power...I broke the head off a case hardened screw eaisely....lots of control...a lot of fine clutch settings...the variable speed is excellent...charges very fast...the balance of the tool is wonderful....the battery attachment is unusuall and very nice too... I don't care where it is made....its a winner and on Christian's link it appears that the 14 volt model , which is the one on sale, won an award!

Jim DeLaney

12-03-2005, 10:04 AM

Thanks, Mark! I just ordered one.

BTW, I couldn't get your link to work, but was able to 'drill down' to it (pun intended) from the Coastal Tools homepage.

Mark Singer

12-03-2005, 10:10 AM

Thanks, Mark! I just ordered one.

BTW, I couldn't get your link to work, but was able to 'drill down' to it (pun intended) from the Coastal Tools homepage.

Thanks Jim, I unscreed yhe old link and drilled in the new one:confused:

Rich Konopka

12-03-2005, 10:29 AM

Nice Deal. Too bad I already have 4 drills. The guys at Coastal are great to deal with and they are very reputable. Their prices are excellent and they do stand behind what they sell.

Larry James

12-03-2005, 10:47 AM

I'm new to this forum and think it is great, but you guys are costing me a lot of money!

I need a new battery for my trusty old Maktia - about $30 bucks. I can have a new Fein with 2 batteries for about 3 times that - how can I not buy it?

Kent Parker

12-03-2005, 10:58 AM

Not to discount the Fein but those of you in the market for a battery drill might look at the Bosch also. I have the 14 volt and its got tons of power and is easily handled.

This link is for the 12 volt. Can't beat the price

http://s1.amazon.com/exec/varzea/ts/exchange-glance/Y04Y5330186Y3115325/002-5593347-2456811

Kent

Alan Turner

12-07-2005, 2:15 PM

Guys,

I saw Mark's original post, needed a cordless, and quickly pulled the trigger. (: It came yesterday, and like Mark noted, it is great! One of the features I really like is that as you spin up the chuck to tighten the bit, it starts to click. Then, release the trigger, and just turn/click by hand till it is very tight. Great feature. SHould eliminate the rub burns I get from my other keyless chucks. Plenty of juice as well. Just a well made tool, albeit from China.

So, I went back today, and now the price is $99. I bought a second, this time as a gift. I think my step son will love it. This is still a great price.

Jim DeLaney

12-07-2005, 2:28 PM

Mine came today. Great drill, at a great price. Regardless of actual country of origin, this seems to be a very solidly built drill.

Mine is replacing a five or six year old PC drill hat's been a pretty good workhorse, but is now suffering from battery 'wear-out.' Cost of two new batteries for the PC far exceeds the cost of the Fein drill & kit. Even two battery rebuilds would end up being about the same cost as the Fein kit.

If the drill lives up to the reputation and performance of Fein's MultiMaster and their vacuums - both of which I already have, - this one will definitely be a 'keeper.'

Bob Winkler

12-07-2005, 3:47 PM

Looks like a Fein and fine Christmas for me too! In the last 2 weeks I got the MultimasterXL, 14.4 drill, and the Fein MiniTurbo vac. I'm loving my weekly visits to Coastal Tool. So far, I'm really impressed with the quality of Fein tools, and the price and selection of Coastal.

Now to hide all that Fein box cardboard in the recycling bin before my wife sees them.:eek:

Bob

Mike Palmer

12-08-2005, 7:34 PM

Just got mine. Look like a good drill for the money. I also noticed that Coastal went up to 99.00. I did find another company that still has them for 85.00. I ordered one for my brother for christmas.

http://www.waltertool.com/specials.html

Aaron Frank

12-09-2005, 10:41 AM

Hi all:
I've been lurking for some time now, but thought I'd share this tidbit. I got in on the Fein Drill deal at Coastal for $99 earlier this week. But, when saw Mike's post about the drill being $85 at WalterTool I forwarded the link to Coastal and asked if they'd match the deal.

EDIT: I just got this response from Coastal:
<DIV class="mb cbl cbr">"Aaron

I need a favor. We are moving the price back to 85.00. Competition is a great thing isn't it. :) Can you post to sawmillcreek that price is back to 85.00 and that if anyone who ordered at 99.00 wants a credit to email me? I would greatly appreciate it.<SCRIPT></SCRIPT> "

Send your requests to Todd at: sales@coastal tool.com

Great Service!! Great deal!!

Cheers

Corvin Alstot

12-09-2005, 3:59 PM

EDIT: I just got this response from Coastal:

"Aaron

I need a favor. We are moving the price back to 85.00. Competition is a great thing isn't it. :) Can you post to sawmillcreek that price is back to 85.00 and that if anyone who ordered at 99.00 wants a credit to email me? I would greatly appreciate it.<SCRIPT></SCRIPT> "
Send your requests to Todd at: sales@coastal tool.com

Wow! Aaron, Thanks for the heads up I just sent Todd at Coastal your message and I got a positive response 5 minutes later. I will have to keep Coastal on my radar for more tools - good customer service.

Mark, need to give you a thanks as well. I have been looking for an inexpensive but good quality cordless drill for a while.

Larry James

12-10-2005, 6:59 PM

Received Fein cordless drill 2 days ago.

Weight and balance will take getting use to for me, but appears to be good quality and powerful.

Read Alan Turner's comments in this thread about chuck - thought I had a problem!

Good buy - Good drill. :)

Dale Thompson

12-12-2005, 7:40 PM

[QUOTE=Mark Singer]A great deal on a 14.4 Volt torquey well balance drill in nice case with 2 batteries...I got one for Ryan too!;) $85!!!

Mark,
Thanks! I was down at the daughter and SIL's place over the weekend installing MY version of a fire place mantle system. Don't laugh but I will post a couple of pics on a later post. Anyway, on Saturday, my trusty Bosch 14.4 v quit working. :(

For you MEAN wiseguys on the Forum: YES - I DID have a battery in it! YES - the battery WAS charged as was the SECOND one that I tried! NO - the forward/reverse setting was NOT in neutral! NO - The Hi/Lo speed setting was NOT in neutral! Neither worked! YES - I DID remember to pull the trigger! NO - the motor did not have a smoke leak! If that would have happened, I would have seen or smelled it and stuffed the smoke back in and sealed the leak with some duct tape! I'm NOT stupid?! :confused:

Anyway, Mark, I checked the Creek that very night and saw your Friday post.

That was a fein Fein feind! :) I ordered one of those fein Fein tools immediately! When it arrives, I can join the lein of the RICH AND FAMOUS who own fein Fein tools. I think that I will post a sein over my new fein Fein drill. I will then reclein with a fein dinner and a large stein of fein wein from the fruit of the vein. :cool: :) I will have a fein Fein teim!!

Thanks again! I just hope that FEIN is pronounced with a silent "e" and a long "i"! If not, I will sound even more stupid than I normally do! :o

Dale T.

Rob Blaustein

12-13-2005, 12:08 AM

Mark Singer

12-13-2005, 12:27 AM

[quote=Mark Singer]A great deal on a 14.4 Volt torquey well balance drill in nice case with 2 batteries...I got one for Ryan too!;) $85!!!

Mark,
Thanks! I was down at the daughter and SIL's place over the weekend installing MY version of a fire place mantle system. Don't laugh but I will post a couple of pics on a later post. Anyway, on Saturday, my trusty Bosch 14.4 v quit working. :(

For you MEAN wiseguys on the Forum: YES - I DID have a battery in it! YES - the battery WAS charged as was the SECOND one that I tried! NO - the forward/reverse setting was NOT in neutral! NO - The Hi/Lo speed setting was NOT in neutral! Neither worked! YES - I DID remember to pull the trigger! NO - the motor did not have a smoke leak! If that would have happened, I would have seen or smelled it and stuffed the smoke back in and sealed the leak with some duct tape! I'm NOT stupid?! :confused:

Anyway, Mark, I checked the Creek that very night and saw your Friday post.

That was a fein Fein feind! :) I ordered one of those fein Fein tools immediately! When it arrives, I can join the lein of the RICH AND FAMOUS who own fein Fein tools. I think that I will post a sein over my new fein Fein drill. I will then reclein with a fein dinner and a large stein of fein wein from the fruit of the vein. :cool: :) I will have a fein Fein teim!!

Thanks again! I just hope that FEIN is pronounced with a silent "e" and a long "i"! If not, I will sound even more stupid than I normally do! :o

Dale T.

Glad to see your having a fein time..some times you whine if thats your line let your line shine...its not mine cause were not the same sign....bine the time I get to Phoneix she will be risin' she will proably seen the note on the door....thanking her for such a fein drill:rolleyes:

Brett Baldwin

12-13-2005, 1:22 AM

Rob, I can't imagine any grinding or clicking noise is a good thing. And I'm pretty sure these don't use electronic brakes. Seems like that would be a waste of battery life. I'd call just to be safe.

Jim DeLaney

12-13-2005, 9:00 AM

I just got mine and was wondering if it's normal to hear a grinding/clicking sound when you come off the trigger. I only hear it on the higher speed. It sounds like the brake kicking in, but it doesn't sound or feel smooth. Wondering if I should give Coastal a call.

It's normal. It's the clutch 'counterweights' flying out that makes the noise. My Fein does it (on high speed only) and so do both of my DeWalts.

Mark Singer

12-13-2005, 9:15 AM

It's normal. It's the clutch 'counterweights' flying out that makes the noise. My Fein does it (on high speed only) and so do both of my DeWalts.

It sounds Fein then:rolleyes:

John Hemenway

12-13-2005, 12:32 PM

I'll add myself to the list of 'Thank you Mark S.' posters. My fine Fein arrived yesterday. Mine also makes the clicking noise at high speeds. Must be a normal sound!

As to pronunciation ...
Being a German company, the 'e' is silent and the 'i' is not. So, Fein is fine. :) not feen or fean.

Brett Baldwin

12-13-2005, 12:37 PM

I stand corrected. Good to know since I just ordered one each for my mom and sister. I wanted to get one but I just couldn't see a need for a fourth cordless, especially after all the other money that has been hemmoraghing out of my pockets this month. I'll add my thanks to you Mark for a very nice deal spotted.