Phillips bit sockets

[FiendFX]

Can someone recommend me some phillips #1 & #2? Short version or long version?

 

[Snapped-off]

SK or Snap-on.

I've broken a ton of Craftsman #3's at work, so I went with Snap-on. If I didn't use it much at work I would have went with SK.

 

[mrjaw14]

Do youself a favor: buy the SK 3/8 or 1/4 drive insert bit holders and use generic insert bits. They're cheap, readily available, and if you break on its an easy swap to a new bit so you're back in the game.

The bit holders are about the same size as a store bought pressed in bit, and you can get chrome or impact bit holders. Its super cheap to get bits for all drives and use the same few bit holders.

Amazon and tooltopia have them for about $6 plus shipping. Full bits are at lease that much for just one size

Edit: if you want impact that's milwaukee not SK. SK's the chrome

 

[FiendFX]

Do youself a favor: buy the SK 3/8 or 1/4 drive insert bit holders and use generic insert bits. They're cheap, readily available, and if you break on its an easy swap to a new bit so you're back in the game.

The bit holders are about the same size as a store bought pressed in bit, and you can get chrome or impact bit holders. Its super cheap to get bits for all drives and use the same few bit holders.

Amazon and tooltopia have them for about $6 plus shipping. Full bits are at lease that much for just one size

Edit: if you want impact that's milwaukee not SK. SK's the chrome

Never thought of this... This is actually much wise. Thanks for the advice.

But how does it hold the bit? or do i need to buy a special bit?

 

[mrjaw14]

The 3/8" drive SK bit holders I have are magnetic. You can use any regular 1/4" hex bit, you see them all over the place for cheap and are included in all kinds of bit kits

My 1/4" bit holders (not made by SK)retain the bits with a piece of spring steel that pushes against the bit. If you have a 1/4" "spinner handle" you can use it as a regular hand screwdriver as well...very versitile and dirt cheap.

 

[eurokid]

I have a SO (part #SDML19KT) set of assorted bits. Torx, slotted or "flat head", phillips, etc and they have been 100% reliable. Haven't broken one yet and I use them daily with a little Makita impact driver. The tips must be hardened because they haven't started to strip and show very little wear.

 

[Dieselbutterfly]

zephyr makes good bits,i believe they make them for snap on as well

 

[FiendFX]

thanks guys.. very helpful! have a good day.

 

[Jawn]

Do youself a favor: buy the SK 3/8 or 1/4 drive insert bit holders and use generic insert bits. They're cheap, readily available, and if you break on its an easy swap to a new bit so you're back in the game.

The bit holders are about the same size as a store bought pressed in bit, and you can get chrome or impact bit holders. Its super cheap to get bits for all drives and use the same few bit holders.

Amazon and tooltopia have them for about $6 plus shipping. Full bits are at lease that much for just one size

Edit: if you want impact that's milwaukee not SK. SK's the chrome

This is good advice, IMO. I just bought the SK 1/4" drive, 1/4" hex bit holder socket. It's part number 44498, and uses a magnet to retain the bit.

 

[FiendFX]

I think im gonna get this one. i checked the part number on snap on website it doesn't show up. wonder if it's legit..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Snap-on-3-8-Drive-1-4-Hex-Bit-Holder-CTFBS8-/280795053352

 

[mrjaw14]

I can't find it on SO's site, but searches for the part number indicate it's legit. I think I'll get one or two