Centrotec Fastfix chuck bits

[vanmeter2r]

I have a C18 drill with the fastfix bit attachment. Question ( I looked but could not find answer in forum ), is there any other name brand screwdriver bits I can use besides the festool bit? My Dewalt bits will not fit the fastfix screwdriver chuck (diameter is thicker in Dewalt) and I am trying to save from buying the very expensive Festool bits.

 

[rmhinden]

Not many that I have found. Snappy Tools makes a few, see: Festool Centrotec Compatible Accessories .

I have the square drive bits and a set of the drill bit adapters. They work fine.

Bob

 

[Jim_in_PA]

Most of my non-Festool Centrotec tooling is from Snappy. Axminster in the UK, at least historically, has had a selection of various things that fit.

I will note that you can modify some quarter inch tooling to work in Centrotec by filing a notch farther up the shaft than the existing one and knocking off the corners a little. I did that years ago, chucking the tooling in my lathe and then using files. This was before there were more choices known to me when I needed some long Robertson/Square Drive tooling. Unless I don't have a choice, I use Centrotec a lot. I scored the whole set of Festool drivers awhile back when it was included with a small, special edition blue storage/install systainer.

 

[Crazyraceguy]

If you use the search term Centrotech, a few things will show up. Probably mostly additional Festool offerings, but there will be some Snappy too. I have used quite a few of their products, with good results.

 

[Hipplewm]

Maybe this isn't what you are after, but if you remove the centrotec adapter or chuck from the drill and just have the fast fix piece, regular 1/4" drive bit fits right in and it is magnetic to hold them in place

 

[UncleRunkle]

Amana also makes a nice countersink in Centrotec. Not sure off the top of my head if anything else. Then if you have the Centrotec 1/4” adapter you can use any brand 1/4” in there too, so it’s not as limiting as it might seem at first.

 

[rmhinden]

Amana also makes a nice countersink in Centrotec. Not sure off the top of my head if anything else. Then if you have the Centrotec 1/4” adapter you can use any brand 1/4” in there too, so it’s not as limiting as it might seem at first.

I assume that is this: Carbide-Tipped 82 Degree Countersink It come in four sizes.

Bob

 

[UncleRunkle]

I think mine has a polymer stop but extremely similar. I’m out of town at the moment so can’t pull it out. Just wanted to add that Amana was an option as well.