Festool vs Snappy 1/4 inch holder for centrotec

[woodvkk]

I used the Pro 5 50$ to finally get a CXS I've been lusting after for quite a while before the 5$ price increase

Was wondering if anyone had used either or both 1/4 bit holders centrotec adapter and had feedback. The snappy one seems to have better feedback all around.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BXWLL92/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A19VW1BL9ZXZVA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017VBKJ...TF8&colid=1UFRJLGX6WUN9&coliid=I3LJR0TESFBA8W

Any input appreciated

 

[Frank-Jan]

I think the snappy is a ball detent bitholder, and as such similar to the chuck on an impactdriver.
The festool version is a wire detent bitholder, and won't hold the bits as firmly.  (as in, you can still pull the bit out without moving the collar)

(I really need to look into ordering one of those snappy bitholders)

/edit removed question (found amazon.de)

 

[Getmaverick]

I have several Snappy bits but not a bit holder. I was given the Festool one for Christmas one year.
I use it exclusively with my CXS and have had no problems with bits being loose or falling out.

 

[semenza]

I think the snappy is a ball detent bitholder, and as such similar to the chuck on an impactdriver.
The festool version is a wire detent bitholder, and won't hold the bits as firmly.  (as in, you can still pull the bit out without moving the collar)

(I really need to look into ordering one of those snappy bitholders)

/edit removed question (found amazon.de)

Yes, this is right.

Seth

 

[HarveyWildes]

See this thread, which has some in-depth discussion.
http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tools-accessories/centrotec/msg503989/#msg503989

 

[Len R]

The Snappy 1/4 Centrotec adapter is much better than the Festool adapters, which have a lot of slop and don't hold 1/4 bits well at all. 

 

[woodvkk]

Thanks everyone, looks like I'll be snapping up a snappy

 

[semenza]

    I picked up the Snappy recently to hold the occasional non-Centrotec bit.  I have Centrotec for all my regular uses. I use the straight Centrotec for 90+% and the Snappy as a quick adapter. I could switch to the Jacobs but the Snappy is faster and easier and more compact (diameter wise).

    I am not a fan of the Festool bit holder shown above with the locking collar. I just don't really need the locking collar plus it is one more rotating part that can end up damaging a surface in tight quarters. I do like the magnetic BH-60 and use that with wire detent bits for driving screws.  I keep the BH-60 on my drill with five driving bits that I use commonly. T10, T15, T25, PH2, Sq (R) 2. One in the BH-60 four on the drill magnetic holder.  The wire detents are a quick change from the holder and the whole thing is a Centrotec quick change for a Centrotec drill bit.

Seth