Festool 8mm shank size

[The Next Level]

Has anyone had experience with this shank size? If so availability?

 

[Sparktrician]

Most of the Festool bits that are available in this country are 8mm.  Leigh dovetail bits are 8mm, too.  They're far more common in Europe, though. 

 

[The Next Level]

It seems logical that a larger shank would give you a nicer cut due to the centrifugal force created by weight of the cutter. As far as festool routers I have the 1010 and just testing its capabilities

 

[MrToolJunkie]

I really like this size shank but unfortunately it is hard to come by in the states.  Festool has a few bits, but it discontinued its profile bits a few years ago.  Fortunately I stocked up on several profiles before they all disappeared.  If you can find them they are better than 1/4 inch shank bits.

Scot

 

[Jalvis]

If your looking for Bits in 8mm check CMT.  They have a large assortment.

Mafell also uses 8mm in there Dual Dowler.

 

[John Stevens]

It seems logical that a larger shank would give you a nicer cut due to the centrifugal force created by weight of the cutter.

And, deflection decreases in proportion to the cube of the diameter, so the small increase in the diameter from 1/4" to 8mm gives a pretty nice increase in stiffness.

Regards,

John

 

[hockey_magnet]

Lee Valley has a large assortment of 8mm bits that you can order on line and they are excellent quality