Festool’s Impact Bit set and why you need it

[@martinernefalk9203]

I actually bought this very bit holder like a month ago and I was not prepared for it to be 1/4 inch and not centrotec but i got the Milwaukee fddx (Milwaukee's correspondent to the cxs) and I have to say its amazing. I also own the centrotec version of this bit holder and i love it, probably the best I've had so far.

[@workshopdojo]

They are really nice

[@martinernefalk9203]

@@workshopdojo And they look great too

[@CrookedSkew]

Thanks for the video. I somewhat disagree that I need this, even if I was using the Festool TID. Here's why... I'm convinced that Festool have licenced Wera's rapidaptor and rapidaptor impact drivers. I have both the Wera and Festool non-impact holders and bits. The function and design of the holders are almost identical. Festool _probably_ do the same with the impact driver. Given that these are not CentroFix, I would consider the Wera alternative if cheaper.

[@workshopdojo]

Great point!, if you have the Wera you’re right.

[@betsyross2.065]

Very detailed,information as to why you should purchase the adapters.... 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@workshopdojo]

👍🏽

[@josephKEOarthur]

Thanks. - yeah not atall going to get any Impact driverof festool. (Butis there a centronic (whatever) impact driver of festool?

[@ImLeeBee]

As someone else mentioned, this is just a rebranded Wera Rapidaptor but that's not a complaint as the Rapidaptor is excellent. Also, if anybody else is a bit of a nerd for colour matching like I am, and own a Milwaukee, look for the Hilti bit set which comes with a red version. I'm just sad that nothing can be done about the back and forth play in the FDDX and it feels a bit ridiculous to be using one locking bit holder to hold another, only because the built in one on my Milwaukee is too deep to effectively use these smaller bits. Also like someone else mentioned, having this kind of holder built in would have been perfect. Even the bit holder on my Ryobi impact is much better than this one on the FDDX, with no back and forth play, plus it's ejection feature, making one handed changes easy. Okay, now I'm just ranting 🤣

[@josephKEOarthur]

🎉- good rant. (Well recieved and understood)

[@michaelplays2449]

Great review !!! thank you

[@alexrains1893]

what's the model number of this bit kit?

[@workshopdojo]

www.festool.co.uk/accessory/204383---bt-imp-sort3

[@debandmike3380]

Here's what's crazy. If the impact driver is only intended for standard bits, and they sell the bit holder separately to hold the standard bits, why isn't that green thing just built into the driver in the first place? Festool is the master at making you buy add-ons unnecessarily. Somebody needs to stop this consumer gouging. I appreciate that you show the mechanics of the holder, which makes a difference in determining its worth. I assume the centrotec shank version of this bit holder works exactly the same way?

[@workshopdojo]

Good points

[@rickvanveelen146]

It's the same as the whera quick connect

[@workshopdojo]

You’re right

[@robertrada6040]

I could buy outrageously marked up Wera. But I'll just go ahead and buy Wera if I want to buy Wera. Thanks.

[@workshopdojo]

Wera is the best, i’m starting to collect them now myself

[@1707Cezar]

It's made by Wera you can get that one cheaper if you buy this one is not compatible with the centrotec chuck.

[@workshopdojo]

I’m going to look at the Wera