Which are Newest Centrotec Bits?

[rljatl]

I see two types of Centrotec bits on some websites.  Which is the newest version?

1. Festool 492531 Centrotec Phillips Bit 2-100mm (Zirconium Nitride (ZrN) coating)

or

2. Festool 500845 CE Phillips Bit 2-100mm (chrome-plating and nickel-plated tip)

Thanks!

 

[alexander]

For a long time I have seen the gold plated ones and recently the grey ones (500845) have started to appear. So from my guess the second ones are the newest.

Alex

 

[rljatl]

For a long time I have seen the gold plated ones and recently the grey ones (500845) have started to appear. So from my guess the second ones are the newest.

Alex

That's what I thought too and the higher part number supports that theory.

 

[yetihunter]

New ones are matte chrome. 

number 2.

 

[neeleman]

New and old ones next to each other.

 

[mouppe]

The old ones were far too soft. Hopefully the new ones hold up better.

 

[neeleman]

My biggest gripe is that they are not magnetic.
Don't know about the new ones?
Has anybody used them yet?

 

[ginge]

My biggest gripe is that they are not magnetic.
Don't know about the new ones?
Has anybody used them yet?

Couldn't agree more. The new ones are not magnetic. Which is very frustrating. I never use them in my driver/drivers because you need a third hand - one to hold drill- one to hold work piece - one to hold screw to end of bit! Come on Festool!!!

 

[Holmz]

My biggest gripe is that they are not magnetic.
Don't know about the new ones?
Has anybody used them yet?

Couldn't agree more. The new ones are not magnetic. Which is very frustrating. I never use them in my driver/drivers because you need a third hand - one to hold drill- one to hold work piece - one to hold screw to end of bit! Come on Festool!!!

They are selling well in India.

 

[Bohdan]

My biggest gripe is that they are not magnetic.
Don't know about the new ones?
Has anybody used them yet?

Stroke them with a magnet and if they are steel they will be magnetized. Use either the North or South pole of the magnet not both.

 

[neeleman]

Yes I know and therefore I use of these.
But you have to use it frequently otherwise it loses the magnetic field.

 

[Cheese]

New and old ones next to each other.

FWIW...it's probably just a cost cutting issue, one less coating step (eliminate the PVD ZrN coating), one less item (green o-ring), one less assembly step (installing o-ring) and one less QA check (ensuring o-ring is in place and secure).

The ZrN coating needs to be applied over a chrome/nickel substrate anyways, but in this application, it probably was used to serve a decorative purpose only.

 

[Tayler_mann]

Yes I know and therefore I use of these.
But you have to use it frequently otherwise it loses the magnetic field.

You can buy a few of those and keep it in with your bits. The magnetization lasts a long time. I through a few magnets in with my bits and let them just stew in it. He other thing is buy a 5/16 in round ceramic magnet and just slide it over whatever bit you have. I honestly usually don't have problems though without a magnet. I just use a lot of French cleats or make a nice paper pattern and it saves time in the long run. I would never hang a cabinet without a French cleat (I don't know if I am spelling that right I am having major brain farts today) And a spacer next to my pre-drilled holes.