Screw driver bit set

[Bury the Trash]

I've seen the stuff you mean. Put the glue in the screw, put the bit in, hit it with a hammer gently and magically it works?

 

[DrDunc]

I've this wee socket / bit set from Facom

Don't care that it's expensive

Matters not the hardened bits haven't rounded, even though they're frequently in an impact gun

Doesn't matter that it's one of the most used sets here

I just love the name Facom, Facom all

 

[organicguy]

From experience i wouldn't bother, just cheap shite bought in with their name put on it.

Got sent a freebie, their little impact driver blew it up!

 

[Jerry]

This is the set of impact bits I have.

Erbauer 1/4" Hex Shank Mixed Impact Screwdriver Bit Set 32 Pcs - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Forged tip for greater impact resistance and a longer lifetime. Specially designed for use with impact drivers. Supplied in a handy box. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

Seem decent quality and not expensive. 600+ reviews averaging 4.7/5.0 seemed a reasonable enough bet to me.

Looks identical to the halfords pro set I have

 

[casemx 270]

The DeWalt multi packs that Screwfix sell for Pozi drive,don't seem to use many of the other alternative bits such as security bits very often but do have a comprehensive set I bought from Aldi a few years ago for such occasions.

 

[DieselRob]

I’ve got a Milwaukee impact selection box set with 25/30 various pieces in but I also buy tik tak boxes of PZ2 bits, some bits will do 30 screws and some will do 3 but they’re cheap enough you don’t worry about it

 

[casemx 270]

Did try some Milwaukee ones but weren't impressed seem to cam out really quickly after only a couple of screws

 

[Getnthair]

Makita P-90364 PRO Power Drill Accessory Set (105 Piece)

Makita P-90364 PRO Power Drill Accessory Set - 105 Piece The Makita P-90364 is a selection of high performance quality drills and bits from the Pro Range. Co

www.toolstop.co.uk

Makita E-10730 Drill & Screwdriver Bit Set (102 Piece)

The Makita E-10730 is a 102 Piece Set with a huge range of Screwdriver Bits, Nut Setters, Hole Saws and Drill Bits. Also includes a Tape Measure and more.

www.toolstop.co.uk

I find these type of Makita selection boxes very handy. I take them to most jobs along with the cordless tools and find the variety of bits and accessories get me out of a pickle on smaller jobs.

The OP was asking about bits though and I have a couple of the Milwaukee tictac boxes for repetitive jobs ( - PZ 2 and 3, I think?).

I'm a bit mean though and don't throw away the bits until they are completely useless.

 

[suffolksmallholder]

++1 for Wera.
Anything else is inferior IMO
SS

 

[Gerbert]

I found milwaukee to be very grippy but just breaking at some point. Wera are less aggressive but round off rather then break. Pick you poison.
Dewalt seem to get good reviews and not to expensive but nobody sells them where I buy stuff.

 

[Lazy Sod]

I always thought that the bit was supposed to be the weak link. It is better for the screw to be harder than the bit to avoid damage to the head which would make removal difficult if it was damaged on insertion. The bits are supposed to wear out.

 

[pauld]

I hate Philips/pozidrive screws and now only use TX star heads.

 

[Gerbert]

Pozidriv screws tend to be a fair bit cheaper where I get them so hey.
One downside of torx is that it is very easy to break a screwhead off.

 

[David Bliss]

I had bit of 100 year old starting switch dry and rusty as hadn't seen light of day for over 60 years, luckily the screw slots hadn't had much abuse and as have for just those jobs a set of supper old and tested quality screw drivers that always start the barstewards, however I couldn't turn them and could see was spreading the heads with all the strength I had so I never go further and use bits for the impact set and if need be grind to get an exact fit with a set of those costing little more of one quality screw driver. I have a 3/8 drive air impact, theres allot air impact drivers if you press hard they bind up the rocking dog clutch inside and don't work or if they do go to messed up instantly, mine do work and turned down to gently pop pop and were all taken out like were already loose, even I was surprised at how easy without damage, you can even drive into and out of old hard oak long screws that if you tried with a hand socket they would just ring clean off part way in. I suppose that 3/8 drive impact taking things apart is one of my most used tools.

 

[Bury the Trash]

Thirty yr ago when i was dismantling a 50,000 sq ft factory we emptied every shop in a twenty mile radius of 10mi sockets we were using with airguns to remove tec screws

that's what black (hardened ) impact bits are for.


but didn't have the internet back then and yodel next day delivery i suppose

 

[ollie989898]

++1 for Wera.
Anything else is inferior IMO
SS

They make excellent kit (the Wiha set is insulated I think for electrical work) but it is pricey for sure.

 

[glasshouse]

that's what black (hardened ) impact bits are for.


but didn't have the internet back then and yodel next day delivery i suppose

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[JMM]

I'm impressed with the Erbauer bits, they seem to last a lot longer than the major brand ones, mind you my Milwaukee impact driver is savage on bits.

 

[Welly Warmer]

Only Wera. Ever.

 

[clbarclay]

I have a set of Wera bits that are their more expensive version. The claim to be diamond coated for better grip.

My experience so far is that a good bit still needs a decent screw to work well.

The screws supplied with fixtures rarely are, same with the cheapest screws you can buy by the box.