square drive centrotec bits

[zapdafish]

Just got a used drill. Now I know why the guy didn't like it . He focused alot on the adapter allowing me to use all the bits he threw in with it, hehe.

 

[Brice Burrell]

Okay, I'm sure there is a point to this thread but I haven't figured it out yet. [huh]

 

[mastercabman]

Okay, I'm sure there is a point to this thread but I haven't figured it out yet. [huh]

I think he's looking for a sq. bit to fit into the centrotec.

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

[dead horse]  [poke]

 

[Brice Burrell]

Okay, I'm sure there is a point to this thread but I haven't figured it out yet. [huh]

I think he's looking for a sq. bit to fit into the centrotec.

Surely that can't be it, as Shane has pointed out that horse has been beaten to death time and again......  Beside, as I've said before I'm sure very, very few people would ever buy a square drive bit at $16 a pop if Festool offered them.

I say the next person that says they wants a Centrotec square drive bit gets this: [ban] [tongue] [big grin]

 

[zapdafish]

I am trying to resussitate a dead horse, not beat it  [big grin]

 

[EWTHeckman]

I am trying to resussitate a dead horse, not beat it  [big grin]

I'll bring the defibrillator if you'll do the mouth to snout resuscitation.  [drooling]

 

[fritter63]

I don't screw much, but when I do, I use a square bit....

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[GhostFist]

I'll  buy that $16 bit if it existed. Ball is in your court FESTOOL.
Speaking of Dead Horses, I'm Currently Working on "Resident Evil 5" so everyting that's dead is very much alive here, in a sense.

 

[Brice Burrell]

I don't screw much, but when I do, I use a square Torx bit....

Here, I fixed your post for you. [wink]

 

[mastercabman]

I don't screw much, but when I do, I use a square Torx bit....

Here, I fixed your post for you. [wink]

I do need to look into torx screws!

 

[Brice Burrell]

I don't screw much, but when I do, I use a square Torx bit....

Here, I fixed your post for you. [wink]

I do need to look into torx screws!

Yeah, and I'd be willing to bet you don't buy the $18 Centrotec bit that is available for them. [tongue] [big grin]

 

[mastercabman]

I don't screw much, but when I do, I use a square Torx bit....

Here, I fixed your post for you. [wink]

I do need to look into torx screws!

Yeah, and I'd be willing to bet you don't buy the $18 Centrotec bit that is available for them. [tongue] [big grin]

YOU WANT TO BET? [laughing]
OK,OK Maybe not that one.

 

[EWTHeckman]

I do need to look into torx screws!

I did spend some time a couple weeks ago searching for sources, but didn't find any. (Links to sources would be a good idea here.)

On the other hand, I have plenty of square drive screws in my shop already and I have no trouble finding them.

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

[dead horse]  [poke]

No doubt.

 

[Brice Burrell]

I did spend some time a couple weeks ago searching for sources, but didn't find any. (Links to sources would be a good idea here.)

On the other hand, I have plenty of square drive screws in my shop already and I have no trouble finding them.

Go to Home Depot, they have Spax and I've been told they also have GRK screws too although I've not seen them in my local stores.

Spax screw at Home Depot

GRK screws at Home Depot

Don't worry you don't have to buy from the Depot, there are plenty of other retailers out there.

 

[GhostFist]

If i never had to buy anything at the Home Depot I'd be happier

 

[Dan Clark]

GF,

While I generally agree with you about HD, my local HD has a nice selection of Spax screws.  I think GRK are somewhat better, but they are very hard to come by around here.  To me, the whole square drive thing leaves me cold.    I use Spax with Torx, Posidrive, combo square/phillips heads whenever possible.  Torx is by far my favorite.  Can't be beat, IMO.  I use square drive screws only with my Kreg jig.

Regards,

Dan.

 

[GhostFist]

you have to understand, the industry I work in, film and tv, are supplying the hardware we use to build. They go with robertson square drive screws.  in order for me to do my job I need those bits. would love to use torx or spax or what have you but it's not my choice

 

[semenza]

Here is a thread  on making Centrotec compatible bits from regular ball detent bits. Could be a cottage industry for someone.

Square / Robertson for Centrotec

Seth