Centrotec 09 bit set

[peter halle]

I went to the catalog and added up the metric bits available.  Same number of bits.  Added in the cheapest countersink.  That total was $121.00 US.  Now add in the case.  Now add in the specially made for North Americans who use imperial versus metric special order charge ...

Everyone has their limits - that is personalities.

Peter

 

[AlexThePalex]

Alex,

Why don't you ask here for what you think would be an appropriate metric set like that.  Then Festool is Germany could hear about it - they do read this forum.  We'll get it here and it won't be available in Europe - NAIE - and then you can arrange for one of us to buy it for your and ship it as a gift?

I'm chuckling as I write this because I have a feeling (unsubstantiated of course) that it could could not happen.

Peter

I'm not sure I quite follow what you said there, must be my English. But I would (have) love(d) to see such a set here with the bits 3,4,5,6,8,10,12 mm and the 5-15 mm counter sink. I say would (have) because I already spend 46 euro on the 5 piece set with sizes 3,4,5,6,8mm and it won't be much use buying them twice.

But I would like to get that case with inlay because the case for the 5 piece set, is a bit cheapish and not comfortable to use. Plus the fact that the additional 10mm drill and the 5-15mm countersink fit in nicely. I'll get them both separately anyway. Only shame is that there's no 12mm drill here, it stops at 10. I pretty often use the 12mm to run cables through wood and various other stuff. Heck, I'd settle for that 1/2'' drill if I could get it here. Close enough to 12.

 

[Brice Burrell]

I went to the catalog and added up the metric bits available.  Same number of bits.  Added in the cheapest countersink.  That total was $121.00 US.  Now add in the case.  Now add in the specially made for North Americans who use imperial versus metric special order charge ...

Everyone has their limits - that is personalities.

Peter

Peter, if my math is correct you get about an 8.5% discount buying the 7 piece metric set now offered (compared to buying each bit separately). With that same discount applied to your $121 ballpark price we get $110.71, real close to Michael's guess.

My threshold is based on already having a nice set of brad point bits, I'd only be paying for the convenience of the Centrotec compatibility. That has it's limits in terms of monetary value to me.  

 

[Holzhacker]

Fantastic, it's about time. Hopefully the price point will be good. Now if we can get that same set in masonry bits, that would be really rockin'. I'd rather have spade bits up to 1 1/8" though. I also have the 7 or 8 piece set, whatever it is, that plastic box really blows.

 

[EcoFurniture]

Over $100 for a couple of drill bits? Wow... I just bought a very nice set (also german made) for around $50. The problem for me is, that as much as I love working with Festool, as soon as you have other people working with your tools (staff) you are in a totally different game! In other words, they don't care if they drop that cordless from high up on the ladder and ruin your $20 drill bit, or it just happens that they cut in a screw with your $120 kapex blade. Stuff just happens, but when dealing with staff, I would like to keep the risk to a minimum....
So no $750 cordless drill and no $100 drill bit set for me. Every other festool tool is generating money for me but not those...

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

Ahhhh, it's just a screw!!

I have sent sparks flying several times with my ts-55.  That blade they put on there from the factory, is one of the best, if not best I have used.
Same with the Kapex blade.

I have some pretty high standards too, used to only roll with Matsush!ta's  (sorry about the ! in there but, that word always gets edited for no reason)

 

[Jesus Aleman]

Gents, is there a particular advantage of buying this set vs. a normal drill set?  I guess I would consider it if it provides less runout because of the centrotec position in relation to the motor.

 

[family]

Thanks Shane for your footwork in getting this set introduced to Festool Line in the states. I'm looking forward to adding this to my Festool setup.

 

[Holzhacker]

Are the festool bits worth it? As far as quality and convenience, for me Yes. As far as daily use on jobsites, questionable. As far as letting others use them, absolutely not.. I like the Centro bits for installs, clean, convenient drilling. Overall though for jobsite work festool accessories are too expensive in my book. The tools are expensive but they pay for themselves. Buying the accessories regularly takes too much money out of the job. If I'm at HD buying materials, I can pick up a Bosch or Irwin multi pack of bits for 20-30 bucks. Some will not survive the job, others will come to the next job. For $20-30 I don't really need to care whether the bits survive or not. In rehab there are too many nails, etc hidden in wood to rationalize using festool bits. In the shop, in known product I prefer to use them.

 

[tbellemare]

is there a particular advantage of buying this set vs. a normal drill set?

Jesus:

If you're comparing a Centrotec chuck to a Jacobs style chuck, the advantage is largely convenience and speed. There shouldn't be significant runout with a Jacobs style chuck if used properly.

If you're comparing a Centrotec chuck to a typical quick-change chuck, which is generally chucked into a Jacobs style chuck, the difference is largely in runout. The Centrotec system virtually eliminates runout because the bit seats in the output shaft of the drill motor AND is held concentrically by the chuck farther down the bit shaft. That goes for drill bits and driver bits.

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Tom

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

The drill bits alone are not worth it to me, I like all the other bits and pieces that are in the full set.

Oh well, maybe one day.  You may have saved me some money though!!

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

The Imperial Centrotec HSS Drill Set will be available December 7th.

Drill bits feature a spur-less design with beveled chamfers that cut cleanly and last longer. Manufactured from HSS steel which is precision ground for precise hole drilling. HSS steel is high quality steel and stays sharp longer. Sharpened flutes keep entry and exit holes clean and precise while reducing the potential for burning. A center point is precision ground for accurate placement. A hollow flute design improves chip ejection while reducing friction and heat for longer cutting life. The Centrotec shank can be used with all three-jaw chucks for no-slip performance or in conjunction with Festool's Centrotec chuck system.

    * 8-piece brad point style bits
    * Imperial sizes (1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2")
    * Features Centrotec shank
    * Includes 3/16"-19/32" (5-15 mm) single flute countersink
    * Robust new packaging protects bits from damage

Product # 496942

Contact your Festool dealer of choice for availability.

 

[Brice Burrell]

I'm guessing $110.

Tool Home shows a price of $125 USD.

 

[peter halle]

It's on my list for Santa!

 

[Michael Kellough]

I'm guessing $110.

Tool Home shows a price of $125 USD.

I didn't factor in the robust case.

Maybe they can have a limited time
introductory price of $110 and I'll seem briefly insightful.  [laughing]

 

[sw1211]

I'm guessing $110.

Tool Home shows a price of $125 USD.

I didn't factor in the robust case.

Maybe they can have a limited time
introductory price of $110 and I'll seem briefly insightful.  [laughing]

There must be a sortainer included that isn't being shown in the picture.   :

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

They should come with a pack of Band-Aids... these jokers are sharp!  [scared]

 

[tbellemare]

Tool Home shows a price of $125 USD.

They should come with a pack of Band-Aids... these jokers are sharp!

Call me...

Tom

 

[Brice Burrell]

I didn't factor in the robust case.......

Speaking of the robust case, it looks to be plastic, can anyone confirm?

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Speaking of the robust case, it looks to be plastic, can anyone confirm?

Yup. It's plastic.