Does a Universal, Stick-on, Spare Hex Bit Tip Holder For a Cordless Drill Exist?

[srvctec]

It just drives me nuts when something doesn't exist that I think should and would sell like crazy if it did. Sure wish I had the money to produce all of the ideas of inventions I've come up with over the years and later see on the market.

I recently bought a new cordless drill...



...since my 16+ year old Makita finally died- or rather the batteries died (third time) and charger died (second time). It had onboard spare hex bit tip holders which I just loved because I like to have a Torx 25 and a #2 square tip handy for different screws. My new drill and many others on the market don't come with onboard bit holders. I've searched for several hours online and in all the local hardware stores and NOBODY has a universal, stick on bit tip holder.

I finally stopped at the local Milwaukee dealer/ all make/model tool repair shop to see what they had. No aftermarket universal bit holder exists that I could find. The guy at the counter said to wait a minute and he'd just give me the one he removed from his Milwaukee cordless drill because it was just too bulky. I'm going to sand down the back side flat and put on some super strong 3M double-sided automotive trim adhesive and attach it to my drill. The cool thing is, I now have a part number to order some more if needed.







Anyone with some money want to run with my idea and make a million? Go for it! I think they would sell like crazy but maybe not. Thoughts?

 

[one9gt]

FYI - Milwaukee makes a 3 bit holder accessory as well, P/N 43-72-0550


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[srvctec]

FYI - Milwaukee makes a 3 bit holder accessory as well, P/N 43-72-0550


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Yep, already was going to try one of those and have them on my Amazon wishlist but it would definitely be too bulky for me.

 

[superautobacs]

Mine is not stick on, nor is it the most elegant thing, but it works for me. A brand called Vessel makes these as universal bit holder straps. I have one for work and another for the home drill.

 

[srvctec]

That looks interesting except too bulky and my main concern would be the complete blockage of every vent for the motor.

 

[cdseven95]

Weird. Mine is a older Bosch and it has two on it from the box

 

[RivennHewn]

http://www.rockler.com/lutz-self-adhesive-bit-holder

 

[srvctec]

Weird. Mine is a older Bosch and it has two on it from the box

Yeah, it depends on the model. The less expensive ones have them. One would think the very top, most expensive model (the one I got) would have them but it doesn't.

 

[srvctec]

http://www.rockler.com/lutz-self-adhesive-bit-holder

Thanks for the info but foam rubber won't last very long, IMO.

I think something like I'm going to make out of the Milwaukee one I posted above, with stainless spring steel inserts and a tough plastic housing would last as long as the drill.

 

[RivennHewn]

Thanks for the info but foam rubber won't last very long, IMO.

I think something like I'm going to make out of the Milwaukee one I posted above, with stainless spring steel inserts and a tough plastic housing would last as long as the drill.

You might think that, but the one I've had for about 10 years says different.

 

[srvctec]

You might think that, but the one I've had for about 10 years says different.

Might have to try one. Read a bunch of reviews and the general consensus was they don't last very long so buy a bunch. Some said a year for home use and 2 weeks for contractor use.

 

[panknuckshovel]

Gorilla glue a magnet to the gun and put extra bits on the magnet.

 

[Outlander]

Maybe design something and have it 3D printed?