- Stock: In Stock
- Brand: FESTOOL
- Model: FES577395 378413
- Weight: 0.27kg
- Dimensions: 210.00cm x 90.00cm x 25.00cm
- SKU: FES577395
- UPC: 4014549408773
Festool BKS SYS3 D3-8 K CE/W CENTROTEC Short Wood Drill and Bit Set
At a Glance: Compact 18-piece CENTROTEC drilling and screwdriving set combining six short spiral wood drill bits from ø 3–8 mm with twelve PH, PZ and TX screwdriver bits. The short 65 mm drills are especially convenient in confined spaces and with angle attachments, while the magnetic cassette fits neatly into compatible Systainer³ lid compartments or can be used independently.
The Festool BKS SYS3 D3-8 K CE/W is a compact professional drilling and screwdriving assortment developed for Festool cordless drills and cordless percussion drills equipped with FastFix and the WH-CE CENTROTEC tool chuck. The set contains six short spiral wood drill bits – ø 3, 4, 5, 5, 6 and 8 mm – together with twelve commonly used 25 mm screwdriver bits covering Phillips, Pozidriv and Torx drives. Each 65 mm wood drill features a 25 mm spiral, precise centring point and two cutting edges for fast, clean holes in wood, glued solid wood, MDF and acrylic glass. Festool uses two chamfers instead of conventional pre-cutting blades to provide extended service life, including when working in laminated chipboard. The particularly short drill design makes the set ideal for restricted spaces and use with compatible angle attachments. Integrated magnets hold the drills and bits securely inside movable storage modules, and the complete cassette can be fitted into a compatible Systainer³ lid compartment or carried as a practical standalone box.
Every wood drill in the BKS SYS3 D3-8 K CE/W is only 65 mm long. This compact geometry reduces the overall length of the drill-and-machine combination, making it especially useful when working inside cabinets, between closely spaced components or with an angle attachment where a conventional long drill can become awkward.
Product highlights
- 18-piece professional assortment: Combines six short wood drill bits with twelve screwdriver bits in one organised cassette.
- Six short wood drills: Includes ø 3, 4, 5, 5, 6 and 8 mm CENTROTEC spiral wood drills.
- Two ø 5 mm drills: Provides a spare of this commonly used diameter within the set.
- Twelve screwdriver bits: Includes PH 1–3, PZ 1–3 and TX 10–40.
- Only 65 mm long: Compact drill geometry is ideal for restricted spaces and angle attachments.
- CENTROTEC interface: Wood drills fit directly into the WH-CE CENTROTEC tool chuck for rapid changes.
- High-alloy ball-bearing steel: Durable drill construction for regular professional use.
- Precision centring point: Helps establish the drilling position accurately before the main cutters engage.
- Two cutting edges: Designed for fast and clean drilling in suitable wood and panel materials.
- Two chamfers: Festool's geometry promotes long service life, including when drilling laminated chipboard.
- Magnetic storage: Integrated magnets retain the drills and bits securely while allowing convenient removal.
- Flexible modules: Storage modules can be repositioned within the cassette to suit the user's preferred arrangement.
- Systainer³ lid compatible: Fits suitable Systainer³ models equipped with a lid compartment.
- Standalone use: The cassette can also be carried and used independently.
Product Compatibility
- Festool cordless drills: Compatible models with FastFix tool reception and WH-CE CENTROTEC tool chuck.
- Festool cordless percussion drills: Compatible machines using the FastFix / CENTROTEC system.
- Festool WH-CE CENTROTEC tool chuck: The wood drill bits can be inserted directly and locked into the chuck.
- Festool angle attachments: The short drill geometry is particularly useful when drilling with compatible angle attachments.
- Systainer³ with lid compartment: The complete magnetic cassette is designed to fit compatible lid-compartment Systainers.
Compatibility note: The wood drills use the Festool CENTROTEC interface and are intended for direct use with the WH-CE CENTROTEC tool chuck. The complete cassette can also be used independently without a Systainer³.
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Features
- Short spiral wood drills: Six compact drills with a uniform overall length of 65 mm.
- 25 mm spiral length: Compact flute length matched to the short drilling format.
- Wood drill diameters: 3, 4, 5, 5, 6 and 8 mm.
- PH screwdriver bits: PH 1, PH 2 and PH 3.
- PZ screwdriver bits: PZ 1, PZ 2 and PZ 3.
- TX screwdriver bits: TX 10, TX 15, TX 20, TX 25, TX 30 and TX 40.
- 25 mm screwdriver bits: Compact standard bit length for everyday fastening work.
- High-alloy ball-bearing steel drills: Designed for durable professional woodworking performance.
- Centring point: Helps minimise wandering when starting the bore.
- Two cutting edges: Provide efficient material removal and a clean hole.
- Two chamfers: Replace conventional pre-cutting blades for extended service life.
- Magnetic cassette: Securely retains both drills and screwdriver bits.
- Movable storage modules: Allows the internal organisation to be adapted.
Benefits
- Excellent access in confined areas: The short 65 mm drills minimise the overall length of the drilling setup.
- Ideal for angle drilling: The compact format works particularly well with compatible Festool angle attachments.
- One set for drilling and fastening: Wood drills and the most commonly used PH, PZ and Torx bits stay together in one cassette.
- Fast accessory changes: CENTROTEC allows compatible drills to be changed rapidly without repeatedly opening a conventional drill chuck.
- Accurate drilling: The centre point establishes the hole position before the two main cutting edges engage.
- Long drill life: High-alloy steel and two-chamfer geometry are designed for demanding professional use.
- Excellent organisation: Every drill and bit has a defined position, making missing accessories easy to identify.
- Secure transport: Integrated magnets prevent accessories from moving loosely inside the cassette.
- Flexible storage: Use the cassette independently or integrate it into a suitable Systainer³ lid compartment.
Application
- Drilling all types of wood.
- Drilling glued solid wood.
- Drilling MDF.
- Drilling laminated chipboard.
- Drilling acrylic glass.
- Drilling in confined spaces.
- Drilling with compatible angle attachments.
- Furniture manufacture.
- Cabinetmaking.
- Kitchen fitting.
- Interior installation.
- Furniture hardware installation.
- General wood construction.
- PH, PZ and Torx screwdriving applications.
- Workshop and site installation work.
Extra Information
- What does BKS mean? BKS identifies this Festool product as a drill and bit cassette set.
- What does SYS3 mean? SYS3 identifies compatibility with Festool Systainer³ models equipped with suitable lid compartments.
- What does D3-8 mean? The wood drill assortment covers nominal diameters from 3 mm to 8 mm.
- Why are there two 5 mm drills? Festool supplies the set with diameters 3, 4, 2 x 5, 6 and 8 mm, giving the user a second drill in the frequently used 5 mm size.
- What does K mean? K identifies the short drill-bit version used in this compact set.
- What does CE mean? CE identifies the Festool CENTROTEC interface used by the wood drill bits.
- What does W mean? W identifies the drilling accessories as the version intended for wood applications.
- Why are the drills only 65 mm long? The reduced length makes the drilling setup easier to handle in panel construction, confined spaces and applications involving angle attachments.
- Why use a centring point? The centre point enters the material first and establishes the drilling position, helping prevent the bit from wandering.
- Why two cutting edges? The main cutting edges remove material evenly around the centring point and help produce a clean cylindrical hole.
- Why does Festool use two chamfers? Festool specifies two chamfers instead of traditional pre-cutting blades to achieve extended service life, including in laminated chipboard.
- Why magnetic storage? Integrated magnets securely retain the drills and bits while still allowing them to be removed quickly when required.
- Can the cassette be used without a Systainer? Yes. Festool specifically states that it can be used as a separate standalone box.
A standard drill provides greater reach and drilling depth, but additional length can become a disadvantage inside cabinets, between shelves or close to walls. The short drills in this set sacrifice unnecessary reach in favour of a compact 65 mm overall length, making the complete drill-and-machine combination easier to position in restricted spaces.
The Festool CENTROTEC system allows compatible drilling accessories to lock directly into the WH-CE tool chuck. Compared with using a conventional three-jaw chuck for every accessory change, this creates a shorter, lighter setup and makes alternating between drilling and screwdriving particularly efficient.
The combination of six wood drills and twelve screwdriver bits makes the BKS SYS3 D3-8 K CE/W particularly useful for installation work. A hole can be drilled with the appropriate CENTROTEC bit and the machine quickly changed over to PH, PZ or TX screwdriving without needing a separate bit box.
Pro Tips
- Use the short drills when access is restricted or when a standard-length bit makes the machine difficult to position.
- Combine the compact drill bits with a compatible Festool angle attachment for exceptionally tight cabinet and installation work.
- Let the centring point establish the hole before applying full feed pressure.
- Use a backing board when drilling completely through timber or panel material if breakout on the reverse face must be minimised.
- Reduce feed pressure as the bit approaches the far side of a through hole.
- For holes deeper than the 25 mm spiral section can clear comfortably, withdraw the drill regularly to remove chips.
- When drilling acrylic glass, use controlled speed and feed pressure to minimise heat build-up.
- Use PH bits only with Phillips screws and PZ bits only with Pozidriv screws; the two drive systems are geometrically different.
- For Torx screws, select the correct TX size so the bit engages fully in the screw recess.
- Keep the CENTROTEC interfaces clean so the drills insert and lock smoothly.
- Return each accessory to its magnetic storage position immediately after use to keep the complete 18-piece set together.
- Replace worn screwdriver bits rather than increasing pressure, as worn profiles can damage screw heads.
How to Use
- Select the required drill diameter or screwdriver bit from the magnetic cassette.
- Fit the WH-CE CENTROTEC tool chuck to the compatible Festool cordless drill where required.
- Insert the selected CENTROTEC wood drill fully into the chuck and confirm that it is securely locked.
- Mark the required drilling position on the workpiece.
- Secure small or movable workpieces before drilling.
- Select a suitable machine speed for the drill diameter and material.
- Position the centring point accurately on the drilling mark.
- Start drilling with controlled pressure and allow the centre point and cutting edges to establish the hole.
- Maintain the required drilling angle and avoid excessive feed pressure.
- Withdraw the drill periodically when chip clearance is required.
- After drilling, allow the machine to stop completely before changing accessories.
- Select the correct PH, PZ or TX screwdriver bit for the fastener.
- Insert the screwdriver bit into the appropriate holder or chuck and make sure it is securely retained.
- Drive the screw using an appropriate speed and torque setting.
- Return the drill and screwdriver bit to their correct magnetic storage positions after use.
Specifications
| Description | Spec |
|---|---|
| Brand | Festool |
| Cat No. | FES577395 |
| Festool Order No. | 577395 |
| Product Type | CENTROTEC Wood Drill and Screwdriver Bit Set |
| Model | BKS SYS3 D3-8 K CE/W |
| Total Number of Accessories | 18 |
| Number of Wood Drill Bits | 6 |
| Wood Drill Diameters | 3, 4, 2 x 5, 6, 8 mm |
| Wood Drill Overall Length | 65 mm |
| Wood Drill Spiral Length | 25 mm |
| Wood Drill Interface | CENTROTEC |
| Wood Drill Material | High-Alloy Ball-Bearing Steel |
| Wood Drill Geometry | Centring Point, 2 Cutting Edges, 2 Chamfers |
| Number of Screwdriver Bits | 12 |
| Screwdriver Bit Length | 25 mm |
| Phillips Bits | PH 1, PH 2, PH 3 |
| Pozidriv Bits | PZ 1, PZ 2, PZ 3 |
| Torx Bits | TX 10, TX 15, TX 20, TX 25, TX 30, TX 40 |
| Suitable Drilling Materials | All Types of Wood, Glued Solid Wood, MDF and Acrylic Glass |
| Suitable for Laminated Chipboard | Yes |
| Compatible Chuck | WH-CE CENTROTEC |
| Machine Compatibility | Festool Cordless Drills and Cordless Percussion Drills with FastFix and WH-CE CENTROTEC Tool Chuck |
| Storage System | Magnetic Lid-Compartment Cassette with Movable Modules |
| Systainer Compatibility | Systainer³ Models with Lid Compartments |
| Standalone Cassette Use | Yes |
| EAN / Barcode | 4014549408773 |
Scope of Delivery:
- 1 x Short CENTROTEC wood drill bit - ø 3 mm
- 1 x Short CENTROTEC wood drill bit - ø 4 mm
- 2 x Short CENTROTEC wood drill bits - ø 5 mm
- 1 x Short CENTROTEC wood drill bit - ø 6 mm
- 1 x Short CENTROTEC wood drill bit - ø 8 mm
- 1 x PH 1 screwdriver bit - 25 mm
- 1 x PH 2 screwdriver bit - 25 mm
- 1 x PH 3 screwdriver bit - 25 mm
- 1 x PZ 1 screwdriver bit - 25 mm
- 1 x PZ 2 screwdriver bit - 25 mm
- 1 x PZ 3 screwdriver bit - 25 mm
- 1 x TX 10 screwdriver bit - 25 mm
- 1 x TX 15 screwdriver bit - 25 mm
- 1 x TX 20 screwdriver bit - 25 mm
- 1 x TX 25 screwdriver bit - 25 mm
- 1 x TX 30 screwdriver bit - 25 mm
- 1 x TX 40 screwdriver bit - 25 mm
- 1 x Magnetic Systainer³ lid-compartment cassette with movable storage modules
Note: Cordless drill, WH-CE CENTROTEC tool chuck, angle attachment and Systainer³ are not included. The supplied cassette can be used independently or stored inside a compatible Systainer³ with lid compartment.
Safety
- Use the drill bits and screwdriver bits only with compatible equipment and suitable holders or chucks.
- Make sure each accessory is fully inserted and securely retained before starting the machine.
- Inspect drills and bits before use and replace any that are bent, cracked, badly worn or otherwise damaged.
- Wear suitable eye protection while drilling and screwdriving.
- Use hearing protection where required by the machine and application.
- Use appropriate dust extraction and respiratory protection when drilling MDF and other engineered wood products.
- Secure small or movable workpieces before drilling.
- Check for concealed electrical cables, plumbing or other hazards when drilling into installed components.
- Use a machine speed appropriate to the drill diameter and material.
- Do not apply excessive feed pressure, particularly with the smaller drill diameters.
- Use controlled speed and pressure when drilling acrylic glass to minimise excessive heat.
- Match PH, PZ and TX screwdriver bits exactly to the fastener drive and size.
- Keep hands clear of rotating accessories.
- Allow the machine to stop fully before removing or changing drills and bits.
- Follow the operating and safety instructions for the Festool machine and attachment being used.
