Best screwdriver for roofing bolts?

[nicebutdim]

Certainly does and saves a lot of choice language too!

Hated roofing bolts for as long as I can remember and it's only been since buying this that I can stomach the thought of them. I'd previously ground down more than one big, ignorant flat blade, but nothing really got to grips with them properly.

 

[SparkySy]

They are a next level pain in the ---, I have a couple of big old yellow handled Stanley's that I've been using for about 15 years now!
A very clever and talented old engineer made me a driver for them using two halves of a penny washer tig welded to an old pozi 1/4" drive bit that I had for ages until I dropped it down a fixed downpipe I was gutted. He sadly passed away not long after I met him but that guy could make anything from nothing!

 

[Mike Johnson]

I think we are all agreed that roofing bolts are one of the worst things to come across and to top it all they usually have square nuts on them, two questions what do roofers use to put them on with, why are they still available.

 

[SparkySy]

Yes I don't know the answer to any of those questions tbh, they are good from the fact that the heads are low profile and relatively smooth for tray strut ect! Square nuts I've never really had issue with
Roofers probably use a hammer,
oh no sorry nail gun

 

[edexlab]

I posted this a couple of years ago, my solution to the roofing bolt, I just took a grinder to a 25mm flat wood bit with a hex shaft, it clips into the Wera handle and works fine, also doubles up as a small scraper/ prybar
I never use roofing bolts in my job now, never liked them anyway, but I still carry it as it's been so useful

 

[SparkySy]

That is a most excellent and cheap solution!

 

[edexlab]

That is a most excellent and cheap solution!

Yeah I was quite impressed with myself that day

Most people who have seen it, tried it out and had one of their own a few days later

 

[SparkySy]

If I didn't have the armeg I would have definitely made one tomorrow

 

[XPLatEPS]

millwall ken ... yeah i'm definitely not an apprentice! unlike MOST members of the forum I'm not so egotistic to be afraid to ask questions on the forum as well as answer them! I thought that maybe someone had come across such a toll where as a screwdriver has two flat blades at 180 degrees from the other.

After all sometimes even if we have been doing things the same way for years, there may be a better way out there that someone else is pracising, Thats what the forum is all about aint it?!

There seems to be a hell of a lot of the 'regulars' on here who seem to be able to answer every post but never seem to post any questions!

Wish I was so knowledgeable!!!

Look at ARMEG. They do a dedicated screwdriver bit for M6 roofing bolts in two lengths. They are impact rated as well.

 

[swaRRR]

Look at ARMEG. They do a dedicated screwdriver bit for M6 roofing bolts in two lengths. They are impact rated as well.

Got one, it's rubbish. Doesn't grip properly due to roofers shallow slot.

 

[DPG]

I wouldn't do that, you'll pickle your liver and then the forum might lose you, and nobody would want that.

Very true that. I always say I learn stuff on here

 

[XPLatEPS]

Got one, it's rubbish. Doesn't grip properly due to roofers shallow slot.

Got one, it's rubbish. Doesn't grip properly due to roofers shallow slot.

Can't help those who don't want help. Our guys swear by them on the M6 roofing bolts. I will put up and shut up as you are the all knowing.

 

[swaRRR]

Can't help those who don't want help. Our guys swear by them on the M6 roofing bolts. I will put up and shut up as you are the all knowing.

'I'll shut up because you disagreed with me.' Cool story broseph

 

[swaRRR]

Very true that. I always say I learn stuff on here

You couldn't learn stuff anywhere else since you're on here 24 hours a day

 

[DPG]

You couldn't learn stuff anywhere else since you're on here 24 hours a day

Well I'm in the lucky position of only having to work for very few hours a week. Keep learning and you could do the same.

 

[DPG]

Course you are chicken

Some people on here already know how old I am.

Anyhow, off for some more beer now. Proper stuff though. Hopefully somebody else will keep you entertained.

 

[swaRRR]

Some people on here already know how old I am.

Yeah like i said, 85. Rubbish pension, sit on here all day being a waffle.

 

[swaRRR]

Some people on here already know how old I am.

Anyhow, off for some more beer now. Proper stuff though. Hopefully somebody else will keep you entertained.

You are manly because you drink beer.

 

[DPG]

Oh jeez he's still here. Mod's - he's trying to get banned because he is bored. I'd just do it to be honest. Doesn't the forum have an over 18s rule? He can't be more than 18 surely, so get him on that one.

 

[SparkyChick]

Oh jeez he's still here. Mod's - he's trying to get banned because he is bored. I'd just do it to be honest. Doesn't the forum have an over 18s rule? He can't be more than 18 surely, so get him on that one.

Trust me... he's not

Enjoy the beer

 

[nicebutdim]

Anyone know what caused toys to be flung out of the pram this time?

 

[DPG]

Anyone know what caused the toys to be flung out of the pram this time?

Presumably someone mentioned apprenticeships. Seems to be his area of expertise.

 

[nicebutdim]

Presumably someone mentioned apprenticeships. Seems to be his area of expertise.

That would have been me. No idea why an earnest statement would provoke such a reaction, but I guess it's not worth worrying about.

 

[SparkyChick]

Don't waste your neurons trying to understand these things... it's Friday... drink beer

 

[nicebutdim]

Don't waste your neurons trying to understand these things... it's Friday... drink beer

As it happens, that's exactly what I'm doing

 

[freddo]

Roofing bolts are really poor, especially the cheap ones found at the wholesalers with the 0.5mm thick square nuts. Easyfix roofing bolts are much better as the heads have deeper slots and the square nuts are much thicker. Stainless slotted screws are superior though. Flange nut the other side means one hand tightening. I don't know why roofing bolts are so popular for tray work, they don't suit the task very well at all!

 

[nicebutdim]

Roofing bolts are really poor, especially the cheap ones found at the wholesalers with the 0.5mm thick square nuts. Easyfix roofing bolts are much better as the heads have deeper slots and the square nuts are much thicker. Stainless slotted screws are superior though. Flange nut the other side means one hand tightening. I don't know why roofing bolts are so popular for tray work, they don't suit the task very well at all!

Only reason I can think of for their popularity is price. Function certainly can't be a consideration.

 

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Pro-Tray M6 Roofing Bolt Stubby Screwdriver

– The M6 Roofing Bolt Stubby Screwdriver is Uniquely designed to fit the cross-section of an M6 Roofing Bolt head and is equipped with an ergonomic plastic handle for comfort. – With 2 crossed, recessed driving blades to ensure non-slip and maximum torque when in use. – 4 x alignment indicators...

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[nicebutdim]

Pro-Tray M6 Roofing Bolt Stubby Screwdriver

– The M6 Roofing Bolt Stubby Screwdriver is Uniquely designed to fit the cross-section of an M6 Roofing Bolt head and is equipped with an ergonomic plastic handle for comfort. – With 2 crossed, recessed driving blades to ensure non-slip and maximum torque when in use. – 4 x alignment indicators...

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I like the look of that, but could be a pain in 2x2" trunking.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Don't put 2x2" trunking on the roof.

 

[nicebutdim]

Don't put 2x2" trunking on the roof.

Tell that to designers

 

[Mike Johnson]

It was designed that way? Someone needs to brush up on the CDM Regulations if it was. Did you mean roof or ceiling?

 

[Scintillam]

I like the look of that, but could be a pain in 2x2" trunking.

Armeg do something similar but it’s 1/4 hex and impact driver rated so can be used with an extension.

I’ve also found that 12 point sockets fit the square nuts so I can also put them on with a socket, ratchet spanner or impact driver/drill rather than with a 10mm/11mm open ended spanner. 12 point socket size varies with the nut 12mm/13mm/14mm.

 

[nicebutdim]

Armeg do something similar but it’s 1/4 hex and impact driver rated so can be used with an extension.

I’ve also found that 12 point sockets fit the square nuts so I can also put them on with a socket, ratchet spanner or impact driver/drill rather than with a 10mm/11mm open ended spanner. 12 point socket size varies with the nut 12mm/13mm/14mm.

Been using these for some time. There should be a few previous mentions in this thread.

 

[DefyG]

This would work with a right angled drive/ratchet in 50mm trunking.

Pro-Tray M6 Roofing Bolt 1/4 Inch Socket Drive

– The M6 Roofing Bolt ¼ inch Socket Drive is uniquely designed to fit the cross section of an M6 Roofing Bolt head. – With 2 crossed, recessed driving blades to insure non slip and maximum torque when in use. – 4 x alignment indicators to easily find the correct driving position on the head of...

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[Mikegh]

all i was saying really is that I bet there are some of the regulars on here that are really wanting to ask things at times but would not do so on here because they fear it will ruin their reputation

I'd say everyone has knowledge gaps in their area of electrical work

I know i have quite a few i work on to fill them in

 

[CoastGuardJon]

Hi there, I used one of these on some of my shelving units
Amazon.co.uk - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Armeg-TWGBDX-Impact-Roofing-Driver/dp/B0977HK6RL/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2Q1R0Q9EOTPIR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yGJbgWwr-GVJRt1tV6jlWSxWNiipcE7ZoJ8RyzV8EeHGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.pefuBafd_XZ_wWXiGyy6nBU5tUrKbrcYdGJk9fZ0-UQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=roofing+bolt+screwdriver+bit&qid=1747078012&sprefix=roofing+screwdriver+bits%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-6

 

[AdviceAggravating341]

Try these instead with pz3 in ya rattler. Save a tonne of time.
And it's those good nutz, not those crappy square nuts.

https://shorturl.at/UYCHT