Screwdriver bits?

[mailee]

Can anyone tell me which screwdriver bits are best to use with an impact driver? I have the Makita 12V impact driver but the last bit just disintergrated! Mind you it was a cheap one. Anyone have a favourite? TIA.

[jake]

Either cheapo ones and don't worry about them exploding, or stump up for the wera impact specific ones, which really do last well (so they should, though, at the price).

[gazza]

hi Mailee,

Ive been using these for a couple of months now,



They are very good, the thinner bit in the middle is apparently to absorb the shock as it impacts.
A bit costly at around £3.00 each but then i was going through Dewalt bits a couple a week.
Cheers,
gazza.

[nickw]

Seems counter-productive to me to put a flexible section in the bit. Surely it will reduce the impactfullness of the action!

[gazza]

Nov 1, 2008 21:26:09 GMT nickw said:

Seems counter-productive to me to put a flexible section in the bit. Surely it will reduce the impactfullness of the action!

Dunno Nick,

Cant notice any difference in the driving of screws apart from the fact that i use it every day and havnt broke one yet. So the thinner bit in the middle must be doing some good.
Cheers,
Gazza.

[mailee]

Thanks guys, gazza where are the Magna bits available from? I have just done a search on Google and come up blank? They sound like the business though.

[gazza]

The only links i can get through the net are american mailee.
I will give my supplier a ring in the morning and find out the uk supplier, will post back any details.
Cheers,
gazza.

[gazza]

If anyone is interested in these Magna impact bits, email,

[e-mail].

very helpfull chap, dont forget to mention the forum

he buys them direct from an importer, so is not sure who stocks them on the mainland.
HTH
Cheers,
Gazza.