1/4" hex IMPACT bits

[theoldwizard1]

I would like to buy some reasonably priced 1/4" hex impact bits. Probably 2"-3" and 6". Standard tips. #1, #2 and #3 Philips, a couple of straight, Robertson (square) and maybe some Torx.

Brand and source suggestions ?

 

[PelicanPines]

Milwaukee is coming out with beefy bits that are not hex but big *** square. Requiring a new style driver. Yay more tools !!! Not sure if they are impact ready but they are beefy.

 

[ZRX61]

Vessel.

 

[619DioFan]

I have a 40 piece set by ryobi. Use with my ryobi impact. Has every type I need. 15.00 at HD.

 

[MarcSeattle]

Milwaukee is coming out with beefy bits that are not hex but big *** square. Requiring a new style driver. Yay more tools !!! Not sure if they are impact ready but they are beefy.

What type of adapter? Square wouldn't seem compatible with drill chucks, or the typical 1/4" collet on a little impact driver. Are these to be used with an adapter that goes on a cordless ⅜ or ½ impact wrench anvil?

 

[rancherbill]

They are consumables. They are losables.

Buy the ones that are at the checkout at DIY stores.

 

[LB-1911]

I would like to buy some reasonably priced 1/4" hex impact bits. Probably 2"-3" and 6". Standard tips. #1, #2 and #3 Philips, a couple of straight, Robertson (square) and maybe some Torx.

Brand and source suggestions?

Go to Menards & take a look @ Bosch® Impact Tough™ variety of 2", 2 1/2", 3 1/2" & 6".

eta; Masterforce® has a variety of offerings as well. 2",3 1/2", 4" & 6".

 

[tincanoe]

Go to Menards & take a look @ Bosch® Impact Tough™ variety of 2", 2 1/2", 3 1/2" & 6".

eta; Masterforce® has a variety of offerings as well. 2",3 1/2", 4" & 6".

Bosch impact bits currently $3.47 for 15 pack, 2 inch, ITDPH2215 #2 phillips and ITDT25215 torx #25, both on deal amazon (non-warehouse).

 

[CGarage]

Bosch

 

[Outahere]

Vessel, Bosch, Makita

 

[PelicanPines]

What type of adapter? Square wouldn't seem compatible with drill chucks, or the typical 1/4" collet on a little impact driver. Are these to be used with an adapter that goes on a cordless ⅜ or ½ impact wrench anvil?

I can't find the email ... they were pretty beefy square shanks. They eluded to having a new M18 tool to use with this new bit style. Not sure if they intend to implement an adapter but I'm sure someone with a lathe will make one.

I searched for images... can't find em... this was literally in my emails 2 nights ago. If it was a dream... just move on... and ignore me.

 

[MBfreak]

BAHCO has a box with a good assortment, even the Japanese Ph2 ( the dimple head type)
Excellent quality and a good box, that fits in a pocket

Ola

 

[1320]

I can't find the email ... they were pretty beefy square shanks. They eluded to having a new M18 tool to use with this new bit style. Not sure if they intend to implement an adapter but I'm sure someone with a lathe will make one.

I searched for images... can't find em... this was literally in my emails 2 nights ago. If it was a dream... just move on... and ignore me.

They're 1/4" and 3/8" drive, the outside square is just so they don't roll and are "wrench ready," the same as the "Four flat" Milwaukee sockets.

 

[PelicanPines]

They're 1/4" and 3/8" drive, the outside square is just so they don't roll and are "wrench ready," the same as the "Four flat" Milwaukee sockets.

Cool as hell if you ask me... I have already noodled one of my drawers to make room for them. Have not found them for sale yet... please don't help me find them.

 

[Outahere]

I can't find the email ... they were pretty beefy square shanks. They eluded to having a new M18 tool to use with this new bit style. Not sure if they intend to implement an adapter but I'm sure someone with a lathe will make one.

I searched for images... can't find em... this was literally in my emails 2 nights ago. If it was a dream... just move on... and ignore me.

I saw a very brief mention online that Milwaukee will have new Torx and Hex bit sockets available in January 2024.

Milwaukee Pipeline 2023 – Every Tool Announced (Plus Our Top 10)

Milwaukee Pipeline 2023 had a tremendous number of products for us to drool over—here's everything they announced at the event!

www.protoolreviews.com

 

[speed bump]

I just grab one of those kits from DeWalt or Milwaukee when they are on sale. Everything you need, not enough 2 inch T25s for the average person so I bought a 20 pack of those. When they start stripping pitch the bits, repeat every 5 years or so around Christmas or fathers day.

 

[wjjeep]

They are consumables. They are losables.

Buy the ones that are at the checkout at DIY stores.

That's my thought on them too. I use the Harbor Freight Hercules bits for home use.

 

[alinc100]

I believe this set goes on sale quite a bit for $8-9 bits are fine, the bit holder is junky. I have access to apex brand bit holders and they are far better. You can always swap bit holders to match needed length. https://www.acehardware.com/departm...hsVmewKCB6tzWCGSZThoCztIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
EDIT: to agree further with some of the other posters ,if you find your supply of a certain size being used up, buy a 25 pack of that bit, for me at work 99% of that is #2 bits. I really like the Wera Diamond tip bits (at about $2.50/ea) ,but real world testing tells me the Dewalt 15 pack#2 bits at 73 cents a bit will perform well enough,atleast as long as my employer keeps providing them. The Wera bits held the screws we use a bit better/less slippage but shattered catastrophically more often making them less economical. There are 8 of us installers in the field and 6 shop workers we probably use 75-100/bits a month.

 

[Steve_P]

Project Farm has done several bit tests, so I'd say to look at them and decide based on your budget. Yes, they're consumables, but I'd definitely stick to buying a known brand. You don't need to spend the $ on PB Swiss, but it makes sense to buy something decent so you're not stripping screws and changing bits out every minute. PF does a good job on evaluating cost vs performance IMO. And if you don't agree with him, you can make your own decision based on his tests.

 

[RoninB4]

I used Apex hex drivers in pneumatic guns during the late 80's for assembling/disassembling stamping dies. They got a LOT of use everyday and found them to hold up better than other brands. That was 35 years ago, don't know if the quality is still the same.

 

[tarbellb]

Pick your price to pick your quality applies here

$$$
PB Swiss
Festool
Snap-On

$$
Wear
Wiha
Vessel
Zephyr
Apex

$
Makita
Bosch

 

[finn]

Bosch or Masterforce from Menards.

I picked up a couple of Dewalt kits at Christmas when they on sale. Pretty happy with them.

I seem to misplace them more than I wear them out, so don’t see myself going over the top to get some fu-fu designer brand.

 

[merkyworks]

once You go PB Swiss it’s hard to want to use anything else

 

[boom_bap]

Milwaukee shockwave bits are good. The kits with the mag extensions are handy to have 2 inch and 6 inch ext iirc and all the bits to go with it.

 

[Hytekrednek]

Wera and Wiha are good bits for the price. The Wera HF hex insert bits are my favorite hex bits.