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Post by Scrit on Oct 15, 2007 20:53:07 GMT
Is there a better quality bit for use in impact drivers? I'm having problems with the impact driver shattering bits in short order. Recommendations, please, on a post card to......
Scrit
PS This is a serious question
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Post by andy on Oct 15, 2007 21:05:01 GMT
I use the 50mm dewalt ones direct into the driver (no bit holder) but as you have discovered they don't last long  |
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Post by mooretoolsplease on Oct 15, 2007 21:41:56 GMT
I use the Wera extra hard bits, 25mm long with one of their fancy holders.
dont go through them too quickly unless you take off some of the pressure using it and the bit cams out
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Post by colincott on Oct 15, 2007 22:58:06 GMT
I use some of the Sliver line bits and as long as I dont take the presser off, they are not bad. Plus they dont come a lot  |
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Post by jake on Oct 16, 2007 8:54:21 GMT
I used to use wera/wiha, but then bought a cheapo box of 25 dewalt bits, and for some reason not only were they much much cheaper, but they don't explode so often either.
Having said that, they still do every now and then.
I use 25mm bits in the wiha bit holder I got with one of their sets.
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Post by colincott on Oct 16, 2007 9:22:13 GMT
Jake I think if the bits are to hard like the wera/wiha bit, they can explode but find the cheaper bits are better. Well for me any way |
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Post by jake on Oct 16, 2007 9:37:55 GMT
That could be.
Either way, I definitely agree with the cheapish bits thing, I'm converted.
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Post by Scrit on Oct 16, 2007 18:40:02 GMT
I used to use wera/wiha, but then bought a cheapo box of 25 dewalt bits, and for some reason not only were they much much cheaper, but they don't explode so often either. Oddly enough I've gone through about 15 bits in a week and a half! They were all deWalts which really hacks me off. Possibly the problem is that we're driving into oak panelling with 80 to 120mm screws Scrit |
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Post by colincott on Oct 16, 2007 20:10:42 GMT
Oddly enough I've gone through about 15 bits in a week and a half! They were all deWalts which really hacks me off. Possibly the problem is that we're driving into oak panelling with 80 to 120mm screwsScrit I think that could well be your problem and might I guess that you are not putting in a pilot hole. |
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Post by Scrit on Oct 16, 2007 20:44:18 GMT
I think that could well be your problem and might I guess that you are not putting in a pilot hole. We are actually piloting - and with the correct size bits, too. Scrit |
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Post by noel on Oct 16, 2007 22:27:03 GMT
I used to use wera/wiha, but then bought a cheapo box of 25 dewalt bits, and for some reason not only were they much much cheaper, but they don't explode so often either. Having said that, they still do every now and then. I use 25mm bits in the wiha bit holder I got with one of their sets. Me too, the DW chew boxes (or the plastic flip top boxes) are very good value. |
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Post by colincott on Oct 16, 2007 22:58:53 GMT
Well Scrit You have me on that one |
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Post by matt1245 on Oct 17, 2007 1:07:50 GMT
What you need is the wera extra tough bits, NOT the extra hard bits (the sliver ones rather than the gold ones). They are designed to be used in impact drivers.
Matt.
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Post by mikeb on Oct 17, 2007 9:04:00 GMT
I believe that Bosch also make a dedicated set of impact bits.
I've also found wera to be about the best I've tried - not sure which ones though!
Can't recommend Festool bits either as I manage to break those in a basic 12v drill driver....
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Post by gazza on Oct 17, 2007 23:06:24 GMT
Is there a better quality bit for use in impact drivers? I'm having problems with the impact driver shattering bits in short order. Scrit Tell me about it, i have tried all sorts, 150mm gold wera bits at 4 1/2 quid each didnt last a crack, makita bits for the auto screw guns the same, dewalt 50mm the same, i could go on and on ( but i wont)  One bit that i have no problems with is the roberts or square drive, but screws can be a bit hard to come by in all sizes. Cheap ryobi bits dont seem to shatter , more sort of wear away, but they last for a good while, thats what im using at the minuite  Cheers, Gazza. |
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Post by paulchapman on Oct 17, 2007 23:21:29 GMT
I dunno, Alf and I don't have all these problems with our Yankee spiral ratchet screwdrivers and magnetic bit holders ;D ;D ;D Cheers Paul |
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Post by gazza on Oct 17, 2007 23:36:12 GMT
Hi Paul,
I remember my grandad used to tell me stories about his yankee screwdriver .......................
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Cheers,
Gazza.
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Post by paulchapman on Oct 17, 2007 23:42:22 GMT
Hi Paul, I remember my grandad used to tell me stories about his yankee screwdriver ....................... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Cheers, Yes, well I'm probably the same age as him.......  ;D ;D ;D Cheers Paul |
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Post by Alf on Oct 18, 2007 8:31:44 GMT
I dunno, Alf and I don't have all these problems with our Yankee spiral ratchet screwdrivers and magnetic bit holders ;D ;D ;D This is true. Unfortunately (and embarrassingly for a neanderthal) I also own an impact driver... So I'm reading with interest. Cheers, Alf |
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Post by newt51 on Oct 18, 2007 16:24:31 GMT
Shame on you Alf. |
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Post by newt51 on Oct 19, 2007 10:00:36 GMT
Shame on you ALF.
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Post by Alf on Oct 19, 2007 10:45:58 GMT
Oh c'mon, Pete - it's not twice as shameful! ;D
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;D ;D ;D
