Festool router bits

[woodguy7]

Peterk

I'm not entirely sure either but i will try to translate JMB speak.

I think he means there are "loads" of discontinued cutters.
Chaps, you all must be really disappointed.

I am from the same island as him but i do struggle also  [bite tongue] [popcorn]

 

[jmbfestool]

Peterk

I'm not entirely sure either but i will try to translate JMB speak.

I think he means there are "loads" of discontinued cutters.
Chaps, you all must be really disappointed.

I am from the same island as him but i do struggle also  [bite tongue] [popcorn]

haaha! lol Comedy!

Ill translate it lol! 

LOADS =  Alot of your cutters are being discontinued

Gutted you lot man =  Unfortunate for you lads who buy them cutters and are now not able to get them any more

JMB

 

[MrToolJunkie]

Hi everyone,

Just a heads-up that these router bits are becoming obsolete and it is hard to find the right sizes if you need something in particular -- there are still some sizes and profiles available and I would check with your dealer if you have any interest in acquiring any of the discontinued bits.  A lot of the bits outlined in this thread have been discontinued and are no longer available on this side of the pond -- a shame really.

Scot

 

[Wonderwino]

I would think it would make sense for Festool to put together some sets or offer a discount if say 5 of more bits are ordered at one time to keep the 8mm bits as a viable product.  I agree that this could affect the OF-1010 router sales going forward.  I have an OF-1010 and have built a library of 8mm bits which are far superior to their 1/4" counterparts.

 

[Kevin D.]

I had been eying getting a 1010 for my LR32 stuff, with the knowledge that 8mm bits from Festool for other applications were available.  Sadly, I can't justify getting a 1010 any longer for just not using my bulier 1400 for LR32 use.  [sad]

 

[ccarrolladams]

I had been eying getting a 1010 for my LR32 stuff, with the knowledge that 8mm bits from Festool for other applications were available.  Sadly, I can't justify getting a 1010 any longer for just not using my bulier 1400 for LR32 use.  [sad]

Festool USA includes a 1/4" collet, as well as an 8mm, with the OF1010.

Festool USA is still stocking all the various 8mm shank bits intended for LR32, all the MFK700 special bits and those needed for the VS600.

 

[MrToolJunkie]

I had been eying getting a 1010 for my LR32 stuff, with the knowledge that 8mm bits from Festool for other applications were available.  Sadly, I can't justify getting a 1010 any longer for just not using my bulier 1400 for LR32 use.  [sad]

Festool USA includes a 1/4" collet, as well as an 8mm, with the OF1010.

Festool USA is still stocking all the various 8mm shank bits intended for LR32, all the MFK700 special bits and those needed for the VS600.

And there are other sources in NA that can get 8mm shank bits if you need a specific profile not available from Festool.

Scot

 

[Jamie_MA]

Hi Shane,

490960 looks to be listed for use with VS600 yet it's on your list as NAINA?

Also, 491001 and 490990 are not on your list, are they still available?

Thanks,
Jamie

Ps. Germany should allow any bit to be dropped shipped to NA. I'm disappointed that many bits are no longer supported by Festool US.

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

490960 looks to be listed for use with VS600 yet it's on your list as NAINA?
Also, 491001 and 490990 are not on your list, are they still available?

Jamie, it looks like we still have 490960 in stock. So your preferred dealer should be able to get them from us if they don't currently have them in stock. The list I provided was router bits which are being discontinued.

Both of the other bits are also in stock. If they aren't on my list in this thread, they will continue to be offered.

Shane

 

[barnowl]

A whole bunch of years ago, I recommended to WoodPeckers (who deal in Whiteside) to make a deal with Whiteside for a particular manufacturing run, and offer a "Bit of the Month" for their e-mail list.

They never did.

:'(

 

[Jamie_MA]

Thanks for the update Shane.

Jamie

 

[vkumar]

The Festool  8 mm router bits (made by Lietz, IIRC) are superb bits, the carbide is high quality and the selection is huge.
I have a bunch and will probably get a bunch more before they vaminos  muchachos.
I wish it weren't so, but it is so and am hoping that Festool will revisit the router bits again. They were never properly promoted and featured and am betting the router promotion programs were passed around to whomever was unlucky enough to get that project "placed in their hands." Probably held up and handled like a dirty sweat sock, "puleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeze, give that job to someone else!"
I could be exaggerating a tad, but it simply wasn't promoted. Anyhow, they are great bits at a good price.

Bob

Bob, I agree with you. Even the description in the catalog was hard to figure out. On a seperate subject do you have a list of router bits that you have that are to be discontinued (and available at the 25 % discount). i would be interested in picking up some. You can pm me or post here.
Thanks
Vijay

 

[Kapitaldream]

It is a shame that Festool is dropping these bits. I have both Festool, Whiteside and Lee Valley. I have also had some custom Whiteside bits made, one of which I can cut a 7/8 " rabbit into solid surface countertop material 3/16" deep in one pass with no chattering, no vibration. I am using the OF 2200 which also runs very smooth. If enough people call Whiteside and ask them to start producing 8 mm bits then maybe they'll will do it. For any manufacture its all about quantity. Of course if Festool wants to keep selling router bits it may behoove them to reintroduce the 8 mm bits. When customers start looking elseware for consumables they may throw all of the router bit business to the new guy.
Steve