Shorter Centrotec Driver Bits

[yetihunter]

Will we ever see these in the USA?  Because this is the length that's actually most practical.  [big grin]

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[AlexThePalex]

We don't even have them here in Europe anymore. The Protool brand was killed off and I have not seen these shorter bits yet in a Festool version.

That last picture with the Festool bit case, I don't think they're centrotec bits.

 

[neeleman]

I own the 50 mm Protool bits. They come in handy sometimes.
But my biggest complain is that they are not magnetic. Same as the 100 mm Festool bits.

The new 50 mm bits in the other picture are part of the latest Heavy Duty Centrotec 2015 systainer. Although the picture doesn't show they are definitely CE compatible. Here is the text for the 50 mm bits:
"Bits CENTROTEC 50mm: bit PZ2-50 CENTRO, bit PZ3-50 CENTRO, bit TX 20-50 CENTRO, bit TX 25-50 CENTRO, bit TX 30-50 CENTRO, bit TX 40-50 CENTRO".
But until now they are not sold separately. The same goes for the other HD parts, like the long Auger bits and the new bitholder.

 

[yetihunter]

The ones in the kit are, like the 100mm, matte chrome instead of the discontinued tin.
Thus, my sliver of hope is there.  I'm not sure how many HD Installer Kits were produced, but
I can't imagine enough to fill a minimum order quantity for those driver bits....

 

[GarryMartin]

Can you not just magnetise the ones you have?

 

[demographic]

Can anyone please explain the benefits of Centrotec over normal quarter inch screwdriver bits cos I can't really see it.

I often hear that they have less runout which I suppose matters in a world where all the screws are made perfectly but...

Just seems to be paying extra for the sake of it to me and you guys love them so there must be something I'm missing.

 

[semenza]

Compact quick change chuck. That does not need a standard chuck to hold the quick change. Saves weight, length, and the possibility of a standard chuck running against the side of a cabinet or wall.

Seth

 

[waho6o9]

Can anyone please explain the benefits of Centrotec over normal quarter inch screwdriver bits cos I can't really see it.

I often hear that they have less runout which I suppose matters in a world where all the screws are made perfectly but...

Just seems to be paying extra for the sake of it to me and you guys love them so there must be something I'm missing.

Understandable.

When I use my Makita or Milwaukee to drive a wood screw into a 2 x 4 without a pilot hole the screw wobbles, but with the
Festools' CE kit the screw drives straight in said 2 x 4.  The premium paid isn't for everyone but it sure makes the day
go smoother and keeps the frustration level low to non existent.

The premium is also beneficial when fastening lumber on decking with Spax fasteners as there's no cam out and the
fasteners go in without hassles.