Anyone got any advice on the toughest screwdriver tips available. I’ve just bought the new Milwaukee (supposedly) impact resistant bits but they don’t seem to be lasting very long before they need replacing. I’m drilling into steel with techs as well as wood which obviously isn’t ideal with an impact but they should still be lasting longer than they are. Any advice?
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I have used the same bit for a few years now (wera impaktor). Perhaps not using it in the same manner as you are but it's still had pretty tough usage. I'm very happy with it.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/wera-impaktor-tritorsion-diamond-coated-bit-pz2-x-50mm/487fp
https://www.screwfix.com/p/wera-impaktor-tritorsion-diamond-coated-bit-pz2-x-50mm/487fp
I dropped 40quid on a fancy set of wiha bits. They've been less prone to shattering in the impact gun, but still wear out faster than I hoped.
Sticking with the cheap tic tac boxes of dewalt or bosch now and just treat them as disposable.
Sticking with the cheap tic tac boxes of dewalt or bosch now and just treat them as disposable.
I've a Milwaukee impact rated bit holder, it's a pile of poo. In my helpers impact driver is a non impact rated CK one - it's older and in far better nick than mine.
The impact rated Milwaukee bits are made of glass I think.
Yes the Milwaukee bits are not great to say the least. I always try to use the correct bits for the screwhead, obviously occasionally this is not possible but 90% of the time I’ll be using matching. The wera impaktors seem to be the general consensus. I have a few wera tools kicking about and tbh they are all very good quality. I’ll give them a go and see how I get on. Thanks for all replys
Would you guys suggest using the matching bit holders too or does it not affect performance either way? I need to get an extension bar also
They are all the same size so its down to preference. I use a Millwaukee bit holder and its been fine for a couple of yesrs now and some abuse both physical and verbally, I even use my impact driver for spade bits too as they fit.
Yeah I use my impact for spade bits now. Bought some dewalt impact resistant spade bits and they are the best spade bits I’ve bought personally. Very good quality and stay sharp
Not seen them before will have a look out for them.
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Yep but you just but the same bits from the wholesalers.......
They have alot more torque than using a drill/driver. Meaning the screw will go into the fixing point a lot easier.
Andy78, I'm so pleased to get an agree from you, so there's at least two of us who manage fine without the latest must have cordless tools.
I've got some pretty up to date cordless, I think that's why I don't need an impact
Mate of mine rates his impact for ploughing through joists, but that's only because his combi can't handle the job.
I must agree that impact drivers are a bit of a fad right now. I think joiners popularised them and now everyone thinks they need one.
It all depends what your screwing into and how often your doing it. Impact drivers destroy drill drivers pound for pound, power to size ratio is not even comparable.
I first had one 13 years ago before anyone had heard of them, shown them to some joiners who were using 14.4 volts drills to make some timber stud work with 4 inch screws, didnt beleive they would be upto the task until they used it. I hardly used it back then although think that was mainly down to how much it cost
Also because it uses very short, sharp blows to drive the screw in, the bit doesn't cam-out and damage the screwhead like a normal screwdriver which makes them especially useful for removing tight screws.
I use an 1/2 inch drive impact wrench with an adapter for screws. It's also very good for removing elements using large sockets from water heaters and air handling units. Also a big time and effort saver for large coach screws into raw plugs in concrete walls etc.
I use an impact driver for virtually everything now. Small drill, easily transportable on your person and lots of power.
I have been having fair success with DART bits of late.
I do find that, as with TCT masonry bits, if you allow any "chatter" between the bit and the screw then bit life is significantly shortened regardless of which brand is used.
I do find that, as with TCT masonry bits, if you allow any "chatter" between the bit and the screw then bit life is significantly shortened regardless of which brand is used.
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