Festool Centrotec Installers Set - 89 Piece Systainer Kit (201312)

[ScotF]

You can get this bit from several retailers - might not be in stock everywhere, but this is the part number:

Festool 492524

 

[Stan Tillinghast]

I ordered one from Amazon UK. It was the last one in stock.

 

[PreferrablyWood]

I'm watching this topic with interest. I've had a different strategy about the getting into the Centrotec system. Bought the PDC drill and with that the systainer with the attic lid.

I chose at that time to get the Centrotec bradpoint bit set 3mm-10mm , Stone bit set, and the bit set. Bought the HSS 3-10 and the Zobo drill set . additionally the countersink. Adding a few speciality bits and drivers as needed.

I think of upgrading the PDC drill systainer to the Sys combi 2 and moving the attic lid and PDC insert to it. In the bottom drawer I can keep the additional zobo and HSS bits. As well as the non centrotec bits.

My setup ends up being more complete as to the available Centrotec offerings, Haven't done the math but feel it's a fine comprehensive selection, with a great overview in a portable setup..

 

[Rick Herrick]

I also wish the 4.5mm countersink bit (492524 ) comes with this kit. Drill bit with depth stop (492522) is included however.

I believe I misspoke.  The 4.5 did not come in my kit.  I got the 3.5 and the 5.0.  The 5.0 is the one that is missing the countersink piece.  Both part numbers are 466107 and 466108, both of which are not USA part numbers.  Festool USA had no idea what those two numbers were so I am still trying to see what my options are.

 

[contendernut]

The 5mm is depth stop not countersink. Not suppose to have a countersink. It’s more along lines of shelf pin hole type drill bit. It drills a flat bottomed hole

 

[Rick Herrick]

The 5mm is depth stop not countersink. Not suppose to have a countersink. It’s more along lines of shelf pin hole type drill bit. It drills a flat bottomed hole

Great catch.  I can see that now.  I don't really see the need for it in my case but its good to know its proper use.  I do see a 5mm one on Amazon that does show the countersink piece in it.

5mm centrotec countersink

 

[neeleman]

Pictures on Amazon are not correct.
pictures 4.5 and 5.0 have been swapped
better look at Festool websites
correct naming is BSTA 3.5 and BSTA 4.5 and BTA 5.0 (no sink)

 

[AlexThePalex]

Pictures on Amazon are not correct.
pictures 4.5 and 5.0 have been swapped
better look at Festool websites
correct naming is BSTA 3.5 and BSTA 4.5 and BTA 5.0 (no sink)

https://www.festool.com/accessory/496451---bsta-hs-d-5-ce#Overview

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[neeleman]

I see there's also a BSTA 5.0.

 

[AlexThePalex]

I would really like to see a BSTA 2.5 too. 3, 4 and 5 mm screws is what I use most.

 

[semenza]

I would really like to see a BSTA 2.5 too. 3, 4 and 5 mm screws is what I use most.

 

Yes, for sure. Same reason for #6 and #8 screws in particular.  The lack of 2.5mm or even 3mm is why I ended up using Snappy Centrotec countersinks. Because Snappy makes them in the smaller sizes.

Seth

 

[ScotF]

Snappy makes some good stuff - they also make a 3/8 inch insert you can use with large bits beyond 1/4 (as long as the shank is 3/8).

Seth - are you saying Snappy makes metric bits?

 

[semenza]

Snappy makes some good stuff - they also make a 3/8 inch insert you can use with large bits beyond 1/4 (as long as the shank is 3/8).

Seth - are you saying Snappy makes metric bits?

No, just that they make Centrotec countersinks in imperial sizes that are smaller than 3.5mm.  So 9/64,  1/8", 7/64, 3/32.

  https://www.snappytools.com/product-category/festool-centrotec-compatible-accessories

Seth

 

[ScotF]

Thanks - yes, those are good bits and I like that you can buy replacements too. I think it was your recommendation a few years ago that prompted me to try them.