149 PC CENTROTEC BIT SET WITH SYSTAINER

[TOOLMAN169]

Just dreaming.  Will Festool ever make this kit again

 

[Dan Clermont]

I have had allot of customers request one of these over the  past couple of months 

Would be great if they did

Dan Clermont

 

[peter halle]

I have had allot of customers request one of these over the  past couple of months 

Would be great if they did

Dan Clermont

Does anyone know what their approximate cost was when they were previously available?

Peter

 

[Brice Burrell]

Does anyone know what their approximate cost was when they were previously available?

Peter

Peter, I believe the last set in the US was $380 USD.

 

[sw1211]

You'd think that since they introduced new drills last year and with the rumored other drills in the works they'd offer as many accessories as possible, if for no other reason but to maximize their profit. 

 

[Brice Burrell]

You'd think that since they introduced new drills last year and with the rumored other drills in the works they'd offer as many accessories as possible, if for no other reason but to maximize their profit. 

Well, at least we got the imperial drill bit set. Maybe it's time to start hassling Shane about a US Centrotec set again. [big grin]

 

[Holzhacker]

The 149 pc set you guys are talking about, is that the same as the Centrotec Sys 09 kit or a different kit? I ordered the Cent Sys 09 kit in germany. My Mom is picking it up and bringing it back. Luckily she loves me because she is going to be pissed when she sees the Sys box. I also ordered one of the hand sanders with the built-in vacuum attachment. It should be here in a few weeks, I post pics when I get it.
Markus

 

[AlexThePalex]

You'd think that since they introduced new drills last year and with the rumored other drills in the works they'd offer as many accessories as possible, if for no other reason but to maximize their profit. 

Well, that truth certainly hasn't sunken in yet with Festool. God, what is the Centrotec range LIMITED.

I'm glad we also have Protool here, so we can buy two drill bits more then Festool offers.

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

Waiting on these is like waiting to marry a super model.  I may have a chance but, I am not getting my hopes up. [big grin]

 

[Wood_Junkie]

Here ya go.. A slice of heaven... at a price from ..the other place:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Festool-Centrotec-Bit-Set-Brand-New-Item-493633-Drill_W0QQitemZ310197238284QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4839323a0c

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

That guy has sold quite a few of those. Or they at least all
come from Michigan.  They have sold from 300 to well
I didn't pay attention to the highest price.

 

[AlexThePalex]

Here ya go.. A slice of heaven... at a price from ..the other place:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Festool-Centrotec-Bit-Set-Brand-New-Item-493633-Drill_W0QQitemZ310197238284QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4839323a0c

[blink] Gosh, $599 for a 2008 Centrotec set ......... you guys must really be starved of them 'cos here they go for far less. You can get the '09 set now for 215 euro and I've seen the '08 set for 167. 

 

[L2theP]

i have been asking for the kit for ages and now i started making my own!!!!

did any of you guys ever try buying a cheap ryobi drill bit set for 9.99 at the depot or any other bit, extender etc... all you have to do to make all these attachments work on your centrotec chuck is to grind off the edges of the hexagon just so slightly with a grinder, belt sander or what ever your preference is, and BAM!!! you got your self a centrotec fitting bit set for 10$, i'm sure they don't compare in quality or look as cool but hey for 10 smackers you can't go wrong.

 

[Qwas]

I've taken some old bits and ground the edges of the hex. While this makes the bits fit the chuck, they don't stay locked in place like Centroctec bits. The detents are still in the wrong place.  [sad]

 

[L2theP]

you can always grind out new detents when the hex is long enough, i'm going to try this sometime this week and see if there is enough space to slap a tiny extension between the drill and the centrotec chuck just so it brings the detents up enough to catch.

 

[woodguy7]

Just received my 09 set a couple of days ago & not to impressed with the content in the box.  A small socket set, 5 wood bits, some steel bits & loads of 25mm insert tips.  I only paid 174GBP which is about 100GBP off, but if i had paid full price i think i would have sent it back & tried to get the 08 set.  Not one drill/countersink bit or self centering bit in there  [sad]

There is plenty of space in the bottom to add some bits but i thought for that sort of money you would be set.

Woodguy

 

[lordinteriors]

woodguy this is what i dont like about the sets you only get a few drill bits then you get loads of driver bits

lee

 

[woodguy7]

Lee

The 100 squid off was too tempting. I guess i will just have to fill it with the stuff trades people really need.  The bits are really nice & sharp though.  I have dozens of torx bits but i can count on one hand the amount of times i have needed a torx in the  last year !  I  guess they must be really popular in Europe ?

Woodguy

 

[lordinteriors]

i use torx alot spax make an mdf screw which only comes with a torx head and i use them alot and on alot of appliances i fit they have torx screws supllied for fitting

lee

 

[woodguy7]

Im only gona have to go n buy a few hundred Spax screws now  [eek]