Centrotec Ratchet System

[Rocky]

Is there a Centrotec Ratchet System?

 

[jacko9]

Is there an onsite video explaining the Centrotec system?  I thought about buying the CSX drill but, I'm not sure that I want to re-purchase a lot of drills and bits to get the most out of a tool (meaning the Centrotec advantage).

 

[RONWEN]

Is there a Centrotec Ratchet System?

 

[Rocky]

Where can they be purchased?

 

[RONWEN]

Where can they be purchased?

NAINA, most anywhere else.

 

[Samo]

Who is going to make a Fasfix to 1/4" hex shank-quick chuck?  [mad]

 

[semenza]

Is there an onsite video explaining the Centrotec system?  I thought about buying the CSX drill but, I'm not sure that I want to re-purchase a lot of drills and bits to get the most out of a tool (meaning the Centrotec advantage).

Centrotec pros = 

..... Very compact quick change chuck on the drill that makes the  drill shorter, not an add on quick change that  makes the drill longer.

.....  It is a real smooth fast quick change.

.....  The bit has a longer portion that fits into the chuck and mates directly into the drill shaft. Very stable  and smooth running.

.....    The Centrotec chuck changes very quickly with the other compatible chucks, and chucks can be changed with bits already in them. ie;  The whole chuck quick changes. For instance you could have a drill bit in the Jacobs and a driver in the Centrotec and swap the whole chuck with the same speed as  quick changing bits.

Cons  =

......  The need to buy Centrotec bits to use the Centrotec chuck, but the Jacobs is always there when you need it. 

........  Not sure if there are any others , maybe someone else will think of one.

Try this video  http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tool-reviews/review-of-festool-centrotec-chucks/

Seth

 

[jacko9]

Is there an onsite video explaining the Centrotec system?  I thought about buying the CSX drill but, I'm not sure that I want to re-purchase a lot of drills and bits to get the most out of a tool (meaning the Centrotec advantage).

Centrotec pros = 

..... Very compact quick change chuck on the drill that makes the  drill shorter, not an add on quick change that  makes the drill longer.

.....  It is a real smooth fast quick change.

.....   The bit has a longer portion that fits into the chuck and mates directly into the drill shaft. Very stable  and smooth running.

.....    The Centrotec chuck changes very quickly with the other compatible chucks, and chucks can be changed with bits already in them. ie;  The whole chuck quick changes. For instance you could have a drill bit in the Jacobs and a driver in the Centrotec and swap the whole chuck with the same speed as  quick changing bits.

Cons  =

......   The need to buy Centrotec bits to use the Centrotec chuck, but the Jacobs is always there when you need it. 

........  Not sure if there are any others , maybe someone else will think of one.

Try this video  http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tool-reviews/review-of-festool-centrotec-chucks/

Seth

Thanks Seth,

Jack

 

[HowardH]

Centrotec is very fast to operate.  I can snap bits in and out in the blink of an eye and I don't have spin the toolless chuck to get a bit centered before tightening.  It's one of the best parts of having the drill.