T10 Centrotec Bit

[CADru]

Why does Festool stop at the T15 x 100 mm and not provide a T10 x 100 mm? My trim head screws are T10 and I prefer the 100 mm length bits with most of my applications. If Festool doesn't make the T10 in the 100 mm length does anyone know where I can get one?

Not a big fan of the 25 mm bits in a holder.

Hold on, while we're on the subject I'd like to suggest that Festool provide ALL Centrotec bit tip options in both 100 mm and 50 mm lengths.

 

[flair woodworks]

I'd pose the same question for square drive bits.

 

[semenza]

So far I have not been able to find a T10 long Centrotec from any maker. Lots of adapter options but that's not really ideal.

Seth

 

[six-point socket II]

Hi,

You can get 100mm T10 bits from various suppliers, just not with Centrotec shaft.

Ko-ken 121T-100-T10 (for example)

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[Rip Van Winkle]

PB Swiss manufactures long length 1/4" hex insert bits. These have the same small groove as the 1" long 1/4" insert bits Festool sells but are 95mm in length. The insert bits could be directly inserted into the hex recess in the Festool drill shafts, or into a centrotec insert bit adapter.

I believe the part number is C6.L-400.10-80 for the T10 long length insert bits. Current cost is just $5.24 per bit.
http://shop.pbtools.us/Long-1-4-Torx-Screwdriver-Bit-size-T10-C6L-40010-80.htm

Not a centritec bit, but well regarded as far as quality, and will get you sort of close to what you're looking for. I presume other manufacturers might produce similar, but I didn't check, and most bits I saw on a quick search were shorter or had the longer quick change ball detent shank.

 

[Cheese]

These Apex bits are great, I've used them for the last 20+ years. However, they are not Centrotec.  [sad]
http://www.apex-tools.com/tools/bits

 

[CADru]

I'd pose the same question for square drive bits.

For the centrotec shaft square/Robertson tip bits I have found the AtMac brand bits to be of good lasting quality. Available in 2.5", 4" & 6" lengths. Last ones I picked up from ToolNut. Here's a link to a 6 piece set R1, R2 & R3http://www.toolnut.com/festool/fest...ertson-square-bits-6-pack-sizes-r1-r2-r3.html

 

[CADru]

Thanks for the info [member=61712]six-point socket II[/member] [member=42462]Rip Van Winkle[/member] [member=44099]Cheese[/member]
The 1/4" QC bit is readily available from many different manufactures in various tips/lengths. But, with the Festool centrotec chuck system I was wondering why we don't see more of an offer with the centrotec shaft bits from Festool in NA. Snappy offers some centrotec shaft bit options as well.