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Offline tjbnwi

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Re: Festool Centrotec Installers Set(s) - Reference Thread
« Reply #30 on: September 19, 2017, 08:59 AM »
Quote from: Naildrivingman on August 20, 2017, 06:42 AM
I just bought the centrotec stubby drill bits yesterday. I don't have an immediate use for them, but I know when I do they will be invaluable. For now they reside in my installers case and I will simply admire them for their cuteness!

SIDE NOTE:  What is the rationale behind a $90 USD FT centering  bit?  For that price I hope it not only drill centered holes, but also mortises the hinges and installs them!  I have 3 Vix (#5,7,9) bits that cover all my needs and I think they were $10-15 each.  Just curious.

The self center from Festool is a 5mm. I use mine for the occasional draw slide into a case that does not have holes.

It's also great for drilling near door and drawer edges for stem bumpers.

Tom
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Offline jobsworth

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Re: Festool Centrotec Installers Set(s) - Reference Thread
« Reply #31 on: March 07, 2018, 12:28 AM »
I have the 2013 Installers set. It didnt come with the countersinks or 5 mm self centering bits and the standard (flat tip) screw driver bits. All that i had buy extra.It did come with the stubby drill bits.

I use the 5mm but for installing drawer slides. I like useing the blum hinges. So it comes in handy.
« Last Edit: March 28, 2018, 04:49 PM by jobsworth »
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Offline Alanbach

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Re: Festool Centrotec Installers Set(s) - Reference Thread
« Reply #32 on: April 22, 2018, 01:02 AM »
I am curious as to approximate price of these sets. I realize that they are all a little different and some of them where purchased in 2013 or before. I just saw something on Amazon that almost $1,000. Is that about right?
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Offline Samo

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Re: Festool Centrotec Installers Set(s) - Reference Thread
« Reply #33 on: April 22, 2018, 01:09 AM »
No  [eek]
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Offline Alanbach

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Re: Festool Centrotec Installers Set(s) - Reference Thread
« Reply #34 on: April 22, 2018, 01:10 AM »
What should they cost?
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Offline MrToolJunkie

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Re: Festool Centrotec Installers Set(s) - Reference Thread
« Reply #35 on: April 22, 2018, 01:15 AM »
Quote from: Alanbach on April 22, 2018, 01:10 AM
What should they cost?

1/2 that price
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Re: Festool Centrotec Installers Set(s) - Reference Thread
« Reply #36 on: April 22, 2018, 01:21 AM »
Thanks!
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Offline Ben63

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Re: Festool Centrotec Installers Set(s) - Reference Thread
« Reply #37 on: November 10, 2018, 11:03 AM »
I think this is the first centrotec set. Bought it for about 15-20 years ago.
« Last Edit: November 10, 2018, 02:45 PM by Ben63 »
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Offline six-point socket II

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Re: Festool Centrotec Installers Set(s) - Reference Thread
« Reply #38 on: November 10, 2018, 01:00 PM »
Thanks for sharing! :)

Kind regards,
Oliver
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Offline Luzzy

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Re: Festool Centrotec Installers Set(s) - Reference Thread
« Reply #39 on: September 08, 2019, 09:49 AM »
Anyone know where I can get a replacement centotec 1/8" bit for my installer kit?
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Offline Rupert199

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Re: Festool Centrotec Installers Set(s) - Reference Thread
« Reply #40 on: December 26, 2019, 05:38 AM »
I have the same assembly set as six point socket II Order#: 497628.

In the set and also shown in the post are two empty trays and a longer thinner one. Any idea if there are specific items that are accessories to fit into these gaps or did Festool just leave them to our imagination to fill?

I cannot believe Festool missed an marketing opportunity to sell us makers something else. They must know a space in a set with nothing in would bug the heck out of Festool owners and know we would have to fill it  :)
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Offline vkumar

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Re: Festool Centrotec Installers Set(s) - Reference Thread
« Reply #41 on: December 26, 2019, 12:20 PM »
Quote from: Luzzy on September 08, 2019, 09:49 AM
Anyone know where I can get a replacement centotec 1/8" bit for my installer kit?

I dont think you can.  That is the main issue with these Centrotecs.  That and the fact they are limited time offerings, similar to the Woodpeckers one time tools.  Too esoteric for me.  And I am a Festool Kool Aid drinker !!!
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Re: Festool Centrotec Installers Set(s) - Reference Thread
« Reply #42 on: December 26, 2019, 06:00 PM »
Quote from: vkumar on December 26, 2019, 12:20 PM
Quote from: Luzzy on September 08, 2019, 09:49 AM
Anyone know where I can get a replacement centotec 1/8" bit for my installer kit?

I dont think you can.  That is the main issue with these Centrotecs.  That and the fact they are limited time offerings, similar to the Woodpeckers one time tools.  Too esoteric for me.  And I am a Festool Kool Aid drinker !!!

Is this a brad point bit?

Seth
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