Toughest screwdriver bits

[Sparksaflyin]

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?

 

[Sparksaflyin]

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

 

[Dillb]

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.

 

[Squid]

The bits you get in a box of screws for use in an impact screwdriver are pretty strong as they have a forged tip.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

The bits you get in a box of screws for use in an impact screwdriver are pretty strong as they have a forged tip.

Yes, but you only get one per box of 100, and running around asking dry liners if they have a spare bit is a little unprofessional.

 

[Squid]

Yes, but you only get one per box of 100, and running around asking dry liners if they have a spare bit is a little unprofessional.

Yep but you just but the same bits from the wholesalers.......

 

[Dave OCD]

What are the advantages of using an impact driver ? I've never seen the need to be honest !

 

[Dave OCD]

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.

 

[Dillb]

What are the advantages of using an impact driver ? I've never seen the need to be honest !

They have alot more torque than using a drill/driver. Meaning the screw will go into the fixing point a lot easier.

 

[Andy78]

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.

 

[telectrix]

joiners only use them because they learnt that a an impact drier saves hammering screws in with a 2lb hammer

 

[Dave OCD]

And it's handy when their wood spoilers nail gun runs out of gas Tel.

 

[Sparksaflyin]

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.

 

[Dillb]

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.

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

 

[Marvo]

They have alot more torque than using a drill/driver. Meaning the screw will go into the fixing point a lot easier.

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.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

I like using an impact driver when building Unistrut frames and such.
Also good for Tek Screws.