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« on: June 04, 2012, 07:34 PM » |
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Hello Everyone Thanks to Shawn at Atlas we are now selling Robertson Square Drive Bits. The price is $20 Cdn and you get the following ------- SHIPPING TO THE US HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO $15 ON THE WEBSITE. PLEASE ORDER OFF THE WEBSITE. KEEPS OUR ACCOUNTING SIMPLE----------(2) Robertson R1 (2) Robertson R2 (2) Robertson R3 We can ship these anywhere in the world and shipping outside Canada is $25. Roberston BIts for Centrotec Drill |
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« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2012, 07:37 PM » |
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How much to toss them across the falls or send them over in a barrel?
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« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2012, 10:05 PM » |
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Ordered.
Ouch. Shipping to US was $25
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« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2012, 10:07 PM » |
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Ordered.
Ouch. Shipping to US was $25
$25 - was that Pony Express? |
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« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2012, 10:12 PM » |
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Ordered.
Ouch. Shipping to US was $25
$25 - was that Pony Express? First class with a movie.  |
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« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2012, 12:34 PM » |
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Tell ya what!!  I'll take a set down to the Post Office later today in an envelope and find out what they really cost to ship within the US. I'll post a shipping cost for just the Robertson bits later today for US Customers If you want some PM and I'll send you a Paypal invoice. Call it the FOG Special!!!!!! I can tell ya right now we will run out of stock so just be patient till the world gets caught up on square drive Robertson bits for the Centrotec It is the only item we sell internationall which fits in an envelope. |
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« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2012, 12:38 PM » |
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Ordered.
Ouch. Shipping to US was $25
Send me an e-mail or PM with your order number and I`ll do a refund on partial shipping charges once we figure out the FOG price. Dan |
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« Reply #7 on: June 05, 2012, 04:08 PM » |
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Okay, shipping is $15US including insurance. That way the price is the same for Canadians and our US customers. $35 gets you 6 high quality Robertson bits delivered to your door. You can send Paypal to dan@ultimatetools.caMake sure we have your address in the request and we have to limit this to 2 packages per order cause we are very limited on inventory. Matter of fact, we are pretty much sold out. Cheers Dan |
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« Reply #8 on: June 05, 2012, 05:46 PM » |
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Nice to see standard to all the lower 50 states.
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« Reply #9 on: June 05, 2012, 07:12 PM » |
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Just an update letting everyone know that we do have some stock left with more sets expecting to arrive later on in the week as well (probably Thursday)
Dan Clermont
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« Reply #10 on: June 05, 2012, 07:28 PM » |
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To be honest, I can't believe nobody has done this sooner ! There has been a lot of noise about these bits. Me, I would like the world to go Torx. By far the best !
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If its made of wood, i can make it smaller.
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p.s- ive started reading these too
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« Reply #11 on: June 05, 2012, 07:37 PM » |
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can some one post a picture of what they have bought.
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« Reply #12 on: June 05, 2012, 07:41 PM » |
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Congrats to bringing these to market!
About 6 months ago I was going to work on this project and consulted with one of the most experienced people in the field who was also interested in Festool and knew about the whole situation. He advised me to wait and see because something was in the works. Maybe this is what he was talking about.
Congrats Again!
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The tools in my truck were talking the other day. The Dewalts, PC's, Boschs, Makitas were not happy. They also were in the minority. Their complaint: They felt unused and unappreciated since the Festools moved in. I guess the truth hurts.
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« Reply #13 on: June 05, 2012, 08:31 PM » |
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Congrats to bringing these to market!
About 6 months ago I was going to work on this project and consulted with one of the most experienced people in the field who was also interested in Festool and knew about the whole situation. He advised me to wait and see because something was in the works. Maybe this is what he was talking about.
Congrats Again!
Peter
Peter, I have been asking for a while, and finally the opportunity came up and the quality was there for us to do this and we are proud to have Dan taking charge of the west. Keep in mind as Canadians we are doing this for all Festool drill owners, kreg jig owners, Canadians and other really really square people.... Shawn AMS |
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« Reply #14 on: June 06, 2012, 12:57 AM » |
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Question, are the bits the same 100mm length as the Festool Centrotec?
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« Reply #15 on: June 06, 2012, 03:01 AM » |
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Question, are the bits the same 100mm length as the Festool Centrotec?
Seth
Just about... They're listed as being 4" in length overall, so the Festool bits are just "a silly millimeter longer." |
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« Reply #16 on: June 06, 2012, 05:15 AM » |
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Finally, I'm now interested in getting a Centrotic setup.
Shawn....you have these in stock if I drop by your store, or should I call ahead? Sounds like a "goin' like hotcakes" item.
And what can you compare them insofar as quality to what other Centrotec bits are?
EDIT: Just read your other thread "Open House" in regards to the Centrotec/Robertson bits also. Sounds like a winner.
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Wish List: Kapex, and more sanders.
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« Reply #17 on: June 06, 2012, 12:16 PM » |
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Finally, I'm now interested in getting a Centrotic setup.
Shawn....you have these in stock if I drop by your store, or should I call ahead? Sounds like a "goin' like hotcakes" item.
And what can you compare them insofar as quality to what other Centrotec bits are?
EDIT: Just read your other thread "Open House" in regards to the Centrotec/Robertson bits also. Sounds like a winner.
Hey Kevin You better call him first. I think we are all struggling with the demand right now. Buy an extra 20 sets from him and ship them out to me Dan |
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« Reply #18 on: June 06, 2012, 12:29 PM » |
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can some one post a picture of what they have bought.
Roberson bits at Atlas |
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« Reply #19 on: June 06, 2012, 01:06 PM » |
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I was hoping for a better photos, thanks |
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« Reply #20 on: June 07, 2012, 04:21 PM » |
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 Let me know if this is good enough. I took it late last night - it has some depth of field issues. |
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« Reply #21 on: June 07, 2012, 04:41 PM » |
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Let me know if this is good enough. I took it late last night - it has some depth of field issues. Thanks, a lot better then the one on Atlas site.  |
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« Reply #22 on: June 07, 2012, 07:08 PM » |
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I was hoping for a better photos, thanks Sorry wasn't sure what you would expect to see - They're Roberston's, work perfectly in a centrotec and they're black as shown when you zoom the Atlas photo. |
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« Reply #23 on: June 07, 2012, 07:32 PM » |
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been using mine all week, so happy with them! good quality bits an they fit precisely with the centrotec system. If you use Robbie's a lot you'll want these!
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« Reply #24 on: June 07, 2012, 07:59 PM » |
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Well I got them and I have now used them , they are great, heck I no longer need to use the BHS 65 with collet for holding my bits for the pocket screws. Its seems we waited a long time for them and it was well worth the wait to finally have them  Sal |
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« Reply #25 on: June 07, 2012, 08:17 PM » |
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Will it be possible to purchase only one size of the bits, or mix and match to get the six? I use mostly screws requiring a #2 tip, so several of those would be nice, while #1 & #3 are seldom used.
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« Reply #26 on: June 07, 2012, 08:29 PM » |
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That question was already asked and answered. They said they will consider it for a future manufacturing run but not now. Apparently this was the only way to make all the sizes available at a feasible price from the manufacturer
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« Reply #27 on: June 08, 2012, 05:41 PM » |
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Just placed my order and saved .20 because of the exchange rate, woo hoo.
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« Reply #28 on: June 09, 2012, 09:55 AM » |
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Steve (Fatroman) and I placed an order together to split the shipping and I just got the bits. They feel like they are made with high quality steel. We'll put them to use on Monday!
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« Reply #29 on: June 09, 2012, 05:45 PM » |
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For the record, bits were ordered Tuesday afternoon and were received today, Saturday, in San Diego via airmail.
So, no big delays, if any, due to customs etc.
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