Here’s an understatement: Festool has never been known for low-cost tools. But then again, cost is usually a poor gauge for a tool. Performance and quality are often more to the point in a professional tool, and on these points Festool usually delivers.

The TXS from Festool delivers a lot of action in a small, balanced drill … and while not exactly inexpensive, it is surprisingly well priced for the quality it promises.