Flat bits for manual impact driver

[RichTes]

Have the below for over two years now. It's tolerable, but doesn't hold the bits in anymore.

Bigger issue is I've broken two of the 5/16" flat bits. Does anyone make decent quality sets of just 5/16 flat bits?

Thanks,
Rich

 

[Ohio Andy]

So I have an impact from koken And I believe you can buy the bits individually

5/16 Hex Dr. Bit Slotted 2.0 x 12 Length 32mm

Input Drive Size: 5/16" Drive Shape: Hex Length: 32mm Type: Slot Bit for Slotted Head Output Size: 2 x 12 Product Dimension (Refer Line Drawing Image): W Size: 12mm T Size: 2mm D Size: 8mm L Size: 32mm

kokenusa.com

You can also buy the bits at Zoro I believe... But did not verify

 

[RTM]

I bought one Lisle online, forget from who on eBay., 5/16” Phillips #2, but they had others. I was looking for Lisle, I’m using a vintage Vessel driver from the 70s.

 

[KnurledNut]

VIM Impact-8
https://www.amazon.com/Vim-Tools-IMPACT-8-Impact-Quality/dp/B000VUR6CE/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[5ubtle]

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/lisle/lisle-5-16-inch-slotted-bit/lis0/30170

 

[OccupantRJ]

I bought an adapter similar to this one to use all my 1/4” hex drive bits in my Vessel manual impact driver. It made it more versatile. My vessel is 1/2” square drive and can also use sockets and such.

 

[steve855]

Jaw Manufacturing Co.

Quality Tools for Professional Mechanics, MADE IN USA. Jawco is a leader in thread-restoring files, taps, dies, & special automotive non-powered hand tools.

jawco.com

This place is a few towns away from me. Impact drivers made in USA, bits Taiwan. I'm planning to order some thread files and other stuff from them.

 

[RichTes]

Thanks all. The flat bits seem a weak design combined with everything I’m trying to get screws out of has 50 years of rust and corrosion

 

[steve855]

Jaw Manufacturing Co.

Quality Tools for Professional Mechanics, MADE IN USA. Jawco is a leader in thread-restoring files, taps, dies, & special automotive non-powered hand tools.

jawco.com

This place is a few towns away from me. Impact drivers made in USA, bits Taiwan. I'm planning to order some thread files and other stuff from them.

I got my stuff from Jawco the other day. I didn't order any slotted bits, just a #2 and # Phillips/cross type. Quality seems good and the price was right- under $2 each. Shipping was fast. Also bought some thread restoring files and thread chasers that are quite nice.

 

[NoahG]

I just get em from McMaster