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Driver bits

  • 22-03-2014 2:11am
    #1
    cerastes
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭


    Anyone know of a driver bit make they have come across that is reasonable or good quality but is still reasonably priced. so maybe an interim quality.
    I've recently read of Draper professional tools here on boards, do they have good driver bits? any other makes?

    While I have a selection of tools including some good makes, most of my driver bits are now rubbish cheap stuff. While the cheap ones can stand up to most hand driven use, I dont feel the grip which I had with snap on bits. In particular when driven by drill.

    I'm looking for something that will stand up to hand use and driven by powered tools (either separately or combined) like battery and mains electric drills.
    I'd prefer buying in a bricks and mortar shop but will buy online.

    In pozi drive, philips, possibly torx and slotted, around the 1,2,3,4 sizes.


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  • #2
    5T3PH3N
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 542 ✭✭✭5T3PH3N


    The best are probably PB Swiss, Wera impaktor or Wiha impact bits but they're all really expensive.

    Try the Wera bits, there's a reason why one comes free with every large pack of either Reisser or Spax screws. They come in a bit check which keeps them together, and come with a really durable magnetic holder. I have about 20 Wera screwdrivers and a whole load of bits and wouldn't hesitate to buy any of them again.

    I have a Bahco impact bit set that i got wit a ratcheting screwdriver for €15 in Mcquillans which have lasted really well in an impact.


  • #3
    jack of all
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,376 ✭✭✭jack of all


    I'd agree with all of the above, I've had had good longevity from Wera and Wiha bits and screwdrivers. Another good German brand to look out for is "Schroder", I've a few bits by them and find them good. Biggest problem with cheaper bits is not the steel quality but the actual geometry of the bit- quality bits are well machined and actually fit the screw heads so much better. Cheaper bits tend to be a poor relation of the real McCoy when it comes to the machining/ geometry.


  • #4
    cerastes
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭cerastes


    Thanks, I'll have a look out for the names mentioned.
    I think there are certain cheaper items regarding tools that hold up to infrequent DIY use or even could substitute a more expensive item, I used an ALDI screw extractor recently, I bought it ages ago and put the set aside, it got me out of a spot of bother recently.
    Obviously good quality tools are going to be better,

    Bits are one item that I dont think a cheaper alternative ever suffices. Id a small selection of snap on bits but they are long since worn out or lost, tired of cheap Bits shredding screw heads, hence looking for a good set.
    Thanks for the info.


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