Impact bits

[Gerbert]

Simple question, what are the best bits for impact drivers?
I had quite some Wera bits from the local toolguy but they don't seem to last. First they bend and then the edges wear off.
I talked to a contractor that liked Wiha bits, I was going to try them but the shop he got them from didn't do them anymore.
So because I'm going to have to order brands other then Wera on the interney anyway it would be nice to see some other peoples experiences.
By the way, I wan't the long bits which fit directly into the tool so I can't loose them.

 

[phillipe]

I gave tried all sorts of impactor bits and i buy the 3.99 box of dewalts and when they break dont lose any sleep.good value for 25

 

[Lincs Lass]

Milwaukee shockwave Ive found taken some abuse and Erbauer from screwfix are as good

 

[Shovelhands]

I used to use the Dewalt bits, in the ticktac boxes, and I thought they were great value for the abuse they took. But I don’t think they are as good now, more chinesuim in them possibly? But some won’t do half a dozen screws before they shatter....
Been using a fancy looking bi-torsion bit from the local tool shop, can’t recall the make, I will have to check........but they are good, last ages, every bit as good as the Dewalts ever were, and are not expensive....just can’t think of the brand

And as LincsLass says, they Erbauer bits from screwfix are not too bad either.

 

[milkloss]

I personally only use long bits for special purposes. General use gets the quick change chuck and cheapy short bits put in otherwise it all gets expensive.

What are you driving with it? Some types of fastener you need to be quite fastidious over not letting them slip and angle of the bit to the fastener.

 

[Gerbert]

Ah right forgot to mention, I am after torx bits. They get a much more hard time then regular pozidriv that I have much less problems with.

 

[phillipe]

Ah right forgot to mention, I am after torx bits. They get a much more hard time then regular pozidriv that I have much less problems with.

I buy Milwaukee torx bits not to dear ,but last ok

 

[Lincs Lass]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10x-Sabr...820401?hash=item238f86a171:g:OwsAAOSw2OlZ30L3
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Bosch...082764?hash=item3ae07849cc:g:VygAAOSw5UZY9MoP

 

[Shovelhands]

These are very good imo, they do a full range including torx etc.....

 

[Gerbert]

Thanks for the replies.
I needed some bits so I got some wera again I'm afraid. Always had the short ones, now the longer version that don't need a holder, we'll see.

 

[Lincs Lass]

Another brand to look at is Reisser

 

[Smiffy101]

I use erbauer bits have a selection box that i refill was tenner from screwfix and the bits are brilliant i also have the erbauer drill and impact accessory roll and loads of there drill bits and think they are brilliant value for money

https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-...gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CPzRvYic0NgCFc0B0wodF2EArg

https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-combination-bit-set/6249j

 

[J428TGS]

CK impact bit from machine mart

 

[General-Lee]

I’ve gone over to these screws now, no more bits/heads rounding off and each box comes with a bit.

https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Screws+&+Fixings/d90/Torx+Fast/sd3267/ForgeFast+Screw+Pack/p87100