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i only use spax theyre are the dogs under carriage really good screws not a bad price either they also come in a green box
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149 PC CENTROTEC BIT SET WITH SYSTAINER
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Holzhacker
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Recently I received my 09 Sys centrotec set. For what it's worth here's my review.
The ATTIC
- the stubby drivers on the right side are great. I didn't even know they existed. I think they are the shortest setup you can have in the drill, very handy.
- The wood bits in the middle are Ok. Having either the drill bits or the long driver bits in this location would be good.
- I really like the set of driver bits on the left side. All organized and labeled on the top of the box. Very cool, very handy.
Top of the inside
- Box with metal drill bits, very handy for me. Having dealers stock these boxes with either wood or metal bits would be cool. Let the customer pick which type of bit set works for them.
- I liked getting the socket set but thought it would probably be fairly useless. Within a couple of days of getting the set I had to service an older Franke faucet. The socket set worked perfect, no scratches on the exposed faucet handles. I would have never guessed.
- Of course getting the Toolie and parts is very cool. Probably won't get much use but glad to have it.
Bottom of the inside
- I think this is where the set really falls short and is a bit annoying. As you can see from the pic there are a ton of driver bits in the bottom of the box. Mind you that's after I took a bunch out and put them in my C12 and T15 Sys. What was Festool thinking? Let's throw handfuls of crap in and up the count. A few would be Ok, but seriously. Considering the full set in the attic, I would prefer to see the money spent including more useful items.
- The awl, kind of useless; the eye hook attachment also kind of useless; I use a lot of eye lags, not eye hooks; The black adapter thing to put centrotec chucks onto a regular drill, Super cool. Probably won't use it much, but when I want it, it will be great to have.
Overall, I think it is a fairly cool set-up. Not great but not terrible either. I wouldn't push anyone to run out and get one. Price is high, usefulness is probably somewhat limited. If I were still doing lots of kitchen installs, this set would be almost perfect and get daily use. Doing installs is probably this sets strong point. With some refinement and a little more thought to price and content the next set could be really great. Add countersinks and long drivers; get rid of the nonsense drivers in the bottom of the box.
I also received the Festool sanding pad with factory hose attachment, haven't even had time to pick up paper for it though.
The ATTIC
- the stubby drivers on the right side are great. I didn't even know they existed. I think they are the shortest setup you can have in the drill, very handy.
- The wood bits in the middle are Ok. Having either the drill bits or the long driver bits in this location would be good.
- I really like the set of driver bits on the left side. All organized and labeled on the top of the box. Very cool, very handy.
Top of the inside
- Box with metal drill bits, very handy for me. Having dealers stock these boxes with either wood or metal bits would be cool. Let the customer pick which type of bit set works for them.
- I liked getting the socket set but thought it would probably be fairly useless. Within a couple of days of getting the set I had to service an older Franke faucet. The socket set worked perfect, no scratches on the exposed faucet handles. I would have never guessed.
- Of course getting the Toolie and parts is very cool. Probably won't get much use but glad to have it.
Bottom of the inside
- I think this is where the set really falls short and is a bit annoying. As you can see from the pic there are a ton of driver bits in the bottom of the box. Mind you that's after I took a bunch out and put them in my C12 and T15 Sys. What was Festool thinking? Let's throw handfuls of crap in and up the count. A few would be Ok, but seriously. Considering the full set in the attic, I would prefer to see the money spent including more useful items.
- The awl, kind of useless; the eye hook attachment also kind of useless; I use a lot of eye lags, not eye hooks; The black adapter thing to put centrotec chucks onto a regular drill, Super cool. Probably won't use it much, but when I want it, it will be great to have.
Overall, I think it is a fairly cool set-up. Not great but not terrible either. I wouldn't push anyone to run out and get one. Price is high, usefulness is probably somewhat limited. If I were still doing lots of kitchen installs, this set would be almost perfect and get daily use. Doing installs is probably this sets strong point. With some refinement and a little more thought to price and content the next set could be really great. Add countersinks and long drivers; get rid of the nonsense drivers in the bottom of the box.
I also received the Festool sanding pad with factory hose attachment, haven't even had time to pick up paper for it though.
Just to throw in my .02? the '08 set is great, I use it daily. It appears that the later sets have included less useful items. I would not have wanted or needed sockets, that sounds like something that would be included in an impact driver Centrotec set- maybe someday...
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Qwas said:
I reground several Robertson drive bits from McFeely's to work directly in the Centrotec chuck; besides rounding the edges, you need the detent. I blogged about it during that week when I thought it would be fun to blog. I use them often and won't hesitate to 'Centrotec' more bits when necessary.
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