Hex shank drill bits

[Birdhunter]

I'm looking for hex shank drill bits in fraction (not metric) sizes that work with my CXS drill.

 

[Theshipstore]

Birdhunter  First Welcome to the FOG, you will like it here and everyone will do what they can to help...

As for Imperial Hex Shank Bits, Dewalt and Irwin both make them but they will not fit in the Centrotec bit. You would have to insert it directing into the drill without the Centrotec bit or use the Jacobs chuck that comes with the drill.  Although Festool does make an adapter BHS-65 for not Centrotec Hex bits, I feel the combo of adapter and bit might be to long to handle easily.

Sal

 

[Zacharytanner]

Centrotec Imperial Wood Drill Set

Regular Price $166
Centrotec Imperial Wood Drill Set

Imperial Wood Drill Set
•8 pc brad point style bits

•Imperial sizes

•Features Centrotec shank

•Includes 5 –15 mm countersink

•Robust new packaging
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496942

Centrotec Imperial Wood Drill Set
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$125.00

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Centrotec Imperial Wood Drill Set

Includes

Bit sizes:
•1/8"

•3/16"

•1/4"

•5/16"

•3/8"

•7/16"

•1/2"

5 –15 mm (3/16" –19/32") Single flute Countersink

Spur-less design: beveled chamfers cut cleanly and are long lasting

Center point: Precision ground center point for accurate placement and cleaner exit holes

HSS steel: Precision ground high quality steel for precise holes and long life

Hollow flute design: Improves chip ejection while reducing friction and heat for longer cutting life and clean holes

Sharpened flutes: Keeps entry and exit holes clean, precise and reduce burning and friction

Centrotec shank: 1/4" hex shank is compatible with Festool Centrotec chucks and 3 jaw chucks for no-slip performance

Festool Centrotec advantages:
•Centrotec shank ensures positive gripand direct engagement in the tool for no-slip performance

•Self centering with Centrotec shank

•Less weight and more compact size with Centrotec

Festool Centrotec Countersink:
•492521 included in set (A $41.00 value)

•5 –15 mm (3/16” –19/32”)

•Self clearing ejection hole won’t clog

•No slip shank design

•Single flute design for clean deburring

Frank

 

[Theshipstore]

Frank    Quick thinking forgot all about that set. Duh

Sal

 

[Zacharytanner]

Sal,
I just bought it or I wouldn't have remembered

Frank

 

[Theshipstore]

Frank  Thanks I was really worried my CRS was back

Sal

 

[Zacharytanner]

Sal what were we talking about  ;D

Oh yeah...Drill bits

 

[CharlesWilson]

I just spoke to a Festools rep a few days ago and was told that Snappy had shown some per-production drill adapters compatible with the Centrotec chuck. Of course I only found out about this after having bought one of their standard drill adapter sets.

Charles

 

[AlexThePalex]

All hex shank drill bits work with the CXS. But you have to use the Jacobs chuck like you would with any other brand drill.

If you want to use the smaller Centrotec chuck, then you'll have to buy real Festool Centrotec bits. They make an imperial set, as mentioned above.

It is however possible to use any brand of hex bits in the Centrotec chuck if you're willing to modify the hex shank with a file or grinder. The procedure has been described in a couple of threads here on the FOG.
 

 

[semenza]

Hi  Birdhunter,  Welcome to the FOG!

Here are a couple threads about making Centrotec bits

http://festoolownersgroup.com/hand-tools/wera-bits-and-centrotec/

http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-jigs-tool-enhancements/centrotec-square-drive-bit/

Seth

 

[tbellemare]

I'm looking for hex shank drill bits in fraction (not metric) sizes that work with my CXS drill.

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Tom

 

[peter halle]

Tom

Do you still have some of the imperial sets in stock ?

Peter

 

[tbellemare]

Tom

Do you still have some of the imperial sets in stock ?

Peter

I certainly do, Peter.

Tom