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« Reply #30 on: June 09, 2012, 05:51 PM » |
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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!
That was my impression too. The steel seemed to be quite hard which should hold up well unless it turns out to be brittle. |
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« Reply #31 on: June 12, 2012, 12:53 AM » |
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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 Hi Dan, Been away from this thread for awhile (thought it was dead) These bits are great news. I was just on your website though and shipping to Van Is is $20. Was there a deal last week that is now gone? 20 bucks is kind of pricey for shipping. I guess I'll wait until after the rush and get them the next time I am over on the ferry. fletchtool |
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« Reply #32 on: June 12, 2012, 10:39 AM » |
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Received mine yesterday. Very nice looking bits (and dark!).
They fit nicely in one of the empty slots of the centrotec installers kit.
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« Reply #33 on: June 12, 2012, 09:24 PM » |
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Order in. Thanks for doing this.
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« Reply #34 on: June 12, 2012, 10:16 PM » |
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Got mine thanks. Good Stuff
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« Reply #35 on: June 16, 2012, 11:07 AM » |
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Are the #2's available separately or only as a set included with the other sizes? Not yet Ron. That's up to the powers that be over at Atlas. AKA Shawn. I'm sure he can chime in here. Hmmmmm.... As of now I think we are going to do a new kit, however it is a month or so away, I will not give full details on the kit but it will be an interesting complimentary pack to the existing bits and also be R2 heavy. Although the original starter kit will still be a better deal than any other kits we will have....  Buy them now while they are at this introductory price.Although for most applications I recognize that R2 is the most common driver bit, for cabinetry and fine finish work a lot of our customers use R1. I have even be asked when we are going to do an R0. Maybe in the USA there is a larger presence of R2 vs any other Robertson..... would this be true? I know the Kreg jigs use R2 and the beefy new jigs now use R3. I would be curious to see the demand for R2 only on here (although it may be some time away), also any info on the supply of R2 vs R1 and R3 screws in the USA. Love it that Robertson is spreading across the globe! So, What type of demand is there for R2 only kits... those who would like them please say so and your application? Kreg? Cabinetry? Construction? General? Thanks and looking forward to the responses. |
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« Reply #36 on: June 16, 2012, 12:14 PM » |
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Hmmmmm.... As of now I think we are going to do a new kit, however it is a month or so away, I will not give full details on the kit but it will be an interesting complimentary pack to the existing bits and also be R2 heavy. Although the original starter kit will still be a better deal than any other kits we will have.... Buy them now while they are at this introductory price.Although for most applications I recognize that R2 is the most common driver bit, for cabinetry and fine finish work a lot of our customers use R1. I have even be asked when we are going to do an R0. Maybe in the USA there is a larger presence of R2 vs any other Robertson..... would this be true? I know the Kreg jigs use R2 and the beefy new jigs now use R3. I would be curious to see the demand for R2 only on here (although it may be some time away), also any info on the supply of R2 vs R1 and R3 screws in the USA. Love it that Robertson is spreading across the globe! So, What type of demand is there for R2 only kits... those who would like them please say so and your application? Kreg? Cabinetry? Construction? General? Thanks and looking forward to the responses. In Electrical work the R1 and R2 fit most devices (switches, outlets, etc.) screws today. R1 and R2 bits would used a lot in short 1" to 6" in length. Cheers, Steve |
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« Reply #37 on: June 16, 2012, 02:04 PM » |
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Are the #2's available separately or only as a set included with the other sizes? Not yet Ron. That's up to the powers that be over at Atlas. AKA Shawn. I'm sure he can chime in here. Hmmmmm.... As of now I think we are going to do a new kit, however it is a month or so away, I will not give full details on the kit but it will be an interesting complimentary pack to the existing bits and also be R2 heavy. Although the original starter kit will still be a better deal than any other kits we will have.... Buy them now while they are at this introductory price.Although for most applications I recognize that R2 is the most common driver bit, for cabinetry and fine finish work a lot of our customers use R1. I have even be asked when we are going to do an R0. Maybe in the USA there is a larger presence of R2 vs any other Robertson..... would this be true? I know the Kreg jigs use R2 and the beefy new jigs now use R3. I would be curious to see the demand for R2 only on here (although it may be some time away), also any info on the supply of R2 vs R1 and R3 screws in the USA. Love it that Robertson is spreading across the globe! So, What type of demand is there for R2 only kits... those who would like them please say so and your application? Kreg? Cabinetry? Construction? General? Thanks and looking forward to the responses. Shawn, I bought 2 kits when in Toronto last week. I would definitely go for a 5 pack of R2's - Only a hobby guy but it seems R2 = 60% and about 20% each for the R1's and R3's |
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« Reply #38 on: June 16, 2012, 02:09 PM » |
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In the US R2 covers just about everything just like #2 Philips. Pocket hole screws are R2.
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« Reply #39 on: June 16, 2012, 02:31 PM » |
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Do they have the Festool O'Ring?
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« Reply #40 on: June 16, 2012, 02:35 PM » |
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Do they have the Festool O'Ring?
Black ones instead of green. Seth |
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« Reply #41 on: June 16, 2012, 03:33 PM » |
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I don't understand why the o-ring is so important? It seems like a waste and adds to the cost.
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« Reply #42 on: June 16, 2012, 03:38 PM » |
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Everything has it's purpose and place.
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« Reply #43 on: June 16, 2012, 03:53 PM » |
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Everything has it's purpose and place.
That's what I was inquiring about. |
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« Reply #44 on: June 16, 2012, 05:17 PM » |
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Everything has it's purpose and place.
That's what I was inquiring about. I remember Shane's response to the (green) o-ring question is that it is purely for product identification. |
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« Reply #45 on: June 16, 2012, 05:54 PM » |
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Everything has it's purpose and place.
That's what I was inquiring about. I remember Shane's response to the (green) o-ring question is that it is purely for product identification. Correct, Ron. So, maybe I am being ridiculously picky, but why the black o-rings on the Robertson Centrotec bits? I just see it as an unnecessary addition and cost. If I'm wrong, tell me. |
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« Reply #46 on: June 16, 2012, 05:58 PM » |
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What would actually be ideal in that case is if the Robertson ones had rings in the corresponding colour to their size, ie; green, red, black correspond with #1-2-3 sizes IIRC.
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« Reply #47 on: June 16, 2012, 06:09 PM » |
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What would actually be ideal in that case is if the Robertson ones had rings in the corresponding colour to their size, ie; green, red, black correspond with #1-2-3 sizes IIRC.
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« Reply #48 on: June 17, 2012, 01:05 AM » |
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What would actually be ideal in that case is if the Robertson ones had rings in the corresponding colour to their size, ie; green, red, black correspond with #1-2-3 sizes IIRC.
That is an awesome idea for the rings... A real purpose for them. On our bits they are there as a true copy of the festool bits, I guess we just thought they had that figured out. I always thought it had to do with dust protection to the inner centrotec chucks, although it never really touches. I may steal this idea! Keep the feedback coming Thanks Shawn |
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« Reply #49 on: June 17, 2012, 01:16 AM » |
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Just so everyone knows... You can obviously buy these bits online from myself, Dan or sean... They are also available at tegs tools in Hamilton Ontario and Pierre Berger in Montreal for those who are customers of those two dealers or prefer to shop locally.
So the following retailers are now stocking the bits:
Sean in new York (festoolproducts.com/the tool nut)
Dan in Vancouver bc (ultimate tool supply)
Myself in the greater Toronto area (atlas machinery)
Gabe at tegs tools in Hamilton Ontario
Michel in Montreal Quebec (outils Pierre Berger)
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« Reply #50 on: June 17, 2012, 01:40 AM » |
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Shawn, I do like what you are doing. In my opinion though, I don't see a need for the o-rings. Even for the different sizes, they should still be easily distinguishable in tip size difference.  Thanks for taking this on and seeing it through!  |
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« Reply #51 on: June 17, 2012, 08:03 PM » |
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Got mine yesterday (6/16) via Canada Postal service. Ordered on 6/6 not bad for international.
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« Reply #52 on: June 23, 2012, 08:37 PM » |
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All of the bits are stamped r1, 2, 3 no need for further colour coating but to each their own. Personally, i like em black, but i wouldn't care what colour they were either way.
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« Reply #53 on: June 28, 2012, 11:40 PM » |
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Got my set fron Ultimate Tools in Vancouver last week. Thanks Dan for matching your US shipping price for those of us in Canada  . This is so long over due. Great work guys and thanks to Atlas Machinery!!! Fletchtool |
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« Reply #54 on: June 29, 2012, 07:10 AM » |
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I like 'em.
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