Help me make a decision about screwdriver bits

[ToolGlutton]

I never bought screwdriver bits on purpose. However, I have three sets now. They all came from tool sets or screwdriver sets. They are made by SK, Craftsman, and Gearwrench, respectively

My question is which two sets I should throw away? :headscrat

Thank you!

[Diesel-Mech]

Crazy idea but why not keep them all?

[dink]

Throw them all away and invest in Wera or Wiha bits

[ToolGlutton]

My tool box is too small. I won't throw them away. I have a teenager buddy. He usually accepts whatever tools that I want to get rid of.


Crazy idea but why not keep them all?

[wilbilt]

I've never given tools away simply because I didn't have room for them.

I'm sure your friend will appreciate them.

[plinker]

The S-K bits I have are as good as Snap-on bits, IMO.
The craftsman bits I didnt care for too well. No experiance with gearwrench bits.

[Coach James]

Did some posts get deleted from this thread?

Coach

[84TurboBuick]

Save up....buy some APEX bits and then all your worries will be over:bounce:

[KraftwerkMk1Jetta]

I have a teenager buddy.

I bet you do. :lol_hitti

[eschoendorff]

Crazy idea but why not keep them all?

No kidding... just throw them in a peanut butter jar or something.

[nissan_crawler]

If your toolbox is too small to have room for two extra sets of screwdriver bits, throw the toolbox away, and keep the bits.

[eschoendorff]

My tool box is too small. I won't throw them away. I have a teenager buddy. He usually accepts whatever tools that I want to get rid of.

That's different than throwing tools away. Paying tools forward is cool :beer:

[Stuey]

I agree with these guys - what's wrong with putting them in a ziploc and finding a nice quiet corner for the extras? If one of the discarded sets has a particular size that you need immediately one day, you're not going to be happy.

[ToolGlutton]

Cool. Thank you all for the suggestions. I will leave my SK in my toolbox and put away the other two sets under my bed. :willy_nil


The S-K bits I have are as good as Snap-on bits, IMO.
The craftsman bits I didnt care for too well. No experiance with gearwrench bits.

[billymade]

Here are some good bits....
http://www.zephyrtool.com/iproducts.html
http://www.cooperpowertools.com/brands/fastening/index.cfm

[ToolGlutton]

Is Zephyr better than Snap on? They look damn good.


Here are some good bits....
http://www.zephyrtool.com/iproducts.html
http://www.cooperpowertools.com/brands/fastening/index.cfm

[Danglerb]

All bits wear out with sufficient use, thats why for pro use they sell like 25 of the same tip in a box. Many times the difference between stripping the head and using a remover is to start with a brand new high quality bit (plus a few tricks like valve grinding compound to decrease slip). For me especially with the philliips bit wear happens FAST, and even a TINY amount of rounding seriously reduces the grip and increase the chance of cam out.

[chammyman]

whenever your unscrewing a screw in metal put the bit on and belt it with a hammer, this not only seats the bit but shocks the threads and normally they come out. Also tighten them a bit before undoing them, same with bolts.

[Merkava_4]

Is Zephyr better than Snap on? They look damn good.

The bits from Snap-on are Zephyr; look for the circle Z.

[ToolGlutton]

I see, so which one is a better deal?

The bits from Snap-on are Zephyr; look for the circle Z.

[Merkava_4]

I can't tell you that for sure; so far all the Zephyr bits I've got are from Snap-on. If I need more bits in the future, I'll have to find me a direct source for Zephyr.

[Elroy]

Save up....buy some APEX bits and then all your worries will be over:bounce:

Good Advice. Elroy would suggest these as well.:thumbup:

[KLars1]

Save up....buy some APEX bits and then all your worries will be over:bounce:

link anybody?

[billymade]

http://www.cooperpowertools.com/brands/fastening/index.cfm

[Merkava_4]

billymade is the linkmaster. :thumbup:

[eschoendorff]

I have been using the Zephyr bits from Snap On, thinking that they were APEX bits. They aren't. In fact, they are just okay.

I need to try some actual APEX bits next....

[billymade]

If you trying to find a APEX dealer in your area try here: http://www.cooperpowertools.com/zip/index.cfm
Fastenall, is a dealer and may be in your area.... they are the only dealer in mine...