I like the idea of being able to mount the Centrotec quick release chuck so your bits stay locked in while using it and it's short enough to use different size bits and adapters.  It would be even better if it comes with a strong embedded magnet.

Just letting you know I voted for What's a Centrotec-Driver? because I dont live in the USA and I didnt want to spoil the voting but I wanted to see what the results where so I had to vote for something.

You could use the angle chuck on it just you will have to hold the angle adapter as you cant lock it in place. Dont think ill use it for that but you could!




JMB

I have a Centrotec set with this driver. Buying a spare would come in handy. I will probably pick one up if we end up going to BRD this winter. It's a handy little tool, won't replace a socket set but very handy nonetheless. For install/assembly work its been tough enough so far.

Can somebody link/point to more info on the Centro-tec.  I've stayed away in the past of looking at this, as there is no use lookin' when you can't get it.  Same as the CMS.  Now that Shane seems to have strongly hinted the Centrotec it is coming, NOW I'll take a closer look.  Of course, this also means that I had voted "What's a Centrotec".

Shane is this coming as an individual part number or in the new and improved 2011 Centrotec set ?

In a Sys-mini ... very nice. I would buy that. I know a lot of guys have stated they think the ratchet and toolie are rather useless. For general carpentry work I agree. For install work doing kitchens, baths, TV, stereo rack component install work, I have to defend the tools and say they have been very useful for me. Also good for motorcycle repairs, too small for car work though.
The only thing I would prefer to see in that set is a tighter configuration of the existing components so there would be space for a void to put our own specific bit/socket needs into. The Mini in blue or green would also be nice. Bring it on Shane.

Although I'm always reluctant to buy "sets" like this, ( I routinely use 5% of the tools, occasionally use another 5%. but 90% sit in a case or on a shelf, never used.)  I would consider the set you've shown, Shane.  I would have to tailor it for my specific needs, but it looks like a good starting point for an installer kit.

Dan

Shane as it stands I am only interested in the handle. I was one of the lucky few who acquired one of the Centrotec set when they were available here. I have several applications that I preform regularly that I would like to hand start my screws. I carry a separate driver for this but it would be great to be able to throw this in my kit and have the option to use drill or hand driver. I guess when I said new Centrotec set I meant something more towards the driver sets that have been offered in the past with drill bits, countersinks, etc.

I would not buy the set. There are better and less expensive options for a socket set. Being Festool, the ratchet and sockets would be 2-3 times more expensive than a comparable set from companies such as Snap-On, Matco, Craftsman, etc. A Craftsman set has a lifetime warranty and the sockets can be exchanged very easily at any Sears store. Festool doesn't have a lifetime warranty on such things and dealers are few and far between even if they did.

Generally speaking, I am interested in things that are Festool specific such as Centrotec bits. We pay a premium for Festool because the tools are usually of better quality and have unique features other tools don't have. I don't think general tools like socket sets from Festool would be of better quality and I could not justify the inevitable higher price.

I assume that when you typed 'USA', you meant to type 'North America'.   

I'm with you Andreas.  On principal, I will not buy it until (if?) Festool steps up to the plate and supports Robertson bits.

But, even more important, there are good quality socket wrench sets available for a lot less money here (and they do provide Robertson bits).  For example, I really like this small set available at Lee Valley: http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=59940&cat=1,44047,59940 for $16.50.

I have both the metric and imperial variations and they are very good quality

And many 'last century' things are the best. 

You guys really can't get a hold of torx head screws in Canada?

I mean GRK is a canadian company for goodness sakes.

The discussion of Robertson (square drive) has come up plenty of times. Your wire detent Robertson bits will work perfectly fine in these bit holders.

I just don't think that Robertson exists or is widely adopted in Germany. There are many other recesses that are more widely used throughout the world, which are supported in the Centrotec line.

Maybe our European friends can comment on the use of square drive there.

They are not used in Germany and that's the problem.

Festool should realize that, when they are selling tools in local markets, some adaptation to local usage would be good for their business.

Christian has known about thios requirement for many years and I believe that he even tried to obtain such support, but nothing has come of his efforts.