best driver tips

Oct 26, 2017 2 Replies

still the best driver bits i have found so far are the ones i got at the marine supply store



they are not cheap but they are the most stout think they are vanadium


the ones at the hardware are mostly crap and lately it seems like i have been burning thru them



none of the ones at the hardware specify the material



think they have figured out how to make planned obsolescence driver bits to sell more



these bits from the marine supply are made by a fastener manufacturer



anyone have a favorite bit brand


replying to Electric Comet, Iggy wrote: Makita Impact Gold. I've always found the Bosch Titanium-coated were a big improvement, but Makita did even better.

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Electric Comet wrote in news:ostigr$ija$2 @dont-email.me:

For Phillips 2, I like the DeWalt bits. Most important thing to remember, though, is that bits are consumables and should be replaced when they wear out. It's very tempting to use a bit long after it's worn.

I've got a couple Hitachi T25s that have lasted pretty well. The Torx head itself helps quite a bit as it works more like people expect screwdriver bits to work.

As far as tips for power screwdrivers:

  1. Keep the driver and screw as close to centered as possible.
  2. Push the screwdriver in to the screw. Let the driver turn the screw, your job is just to keep solid contact with the bit and screw.
  3. Use the right size bit. Keep both Phillips 1 and Phillips 2 on hand, if one doesn't fit tightly the other probably will.

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