Hand Impact Driver Bits 5/16" drive Looking for

[honcho]

I'm looking for a source for 5/16" drive bits for a Hand Impact Driver. This is the kind of impact driver used with a hammer. Commonly used for removing screws from motorcycle engine cases. I need some bits. About the only thing I regularly use the tool for is removing the screws that hold rotors onto the hub of some cars.

Can't seem to find a source and I'm not going to buy another one just to get some more bits to lose!

Point me in the right direction please

 

[mooman]

Sears sells them.

 

[pipsters]

Sears sells them.

Yeah $3/pop or so IIRC

 

[billymade]

The Sears OEM is Lisle; they don't last... I have had to replace them a number of times, if you want some that last... try:

apex or zephyr, both industrial grade pro bits:

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

http://zephyrtools.com/

 

[jk47]

Koken, should be around $3-5 each. I order my Koken from Frankstools, PM him and he should have a price quote for you in a couple of days.

http://www.koken-tool.co.jp/catalog/en/#page=159

 

[littletoes]

Wiha, well made, and they last. The only problem, their shipping is slow....well, at least in my opinion.

http://www.wihatools.com/distlink2.htm

 

[marcusicp]

If you impact drive has a 3/8" or 1/2" drive I would suggest getting a bit socket for the most common sizes you break. Go with a good brand with a lifetime warranty and you wont be spending 3-5 bucks a pop anymore. I use bit sockets exclusively with my impact driver as Snap-On sells them that way. Link

 

[honcho]

Thanks everyone for your help. I went to Sears to get one bit to get me through the current job but I'm putting together an order for a bunch of different Apex bits (just a few 5/16" drive but a bunch of 1/4" bits) because the price seems right (about $1.50 a bit) and I can buy just the bits I use/abuse/lose the most.

 

[lwlobo]

Apex bits from MSC are probably your best bet, I've gotten 5/16 bits from them in the past.

 

[billymade]

Sounds good; once you get them, let us know about the quality they provide and some pics! I'm sure everyone here would appreciate some feedback on them; all the Apex stuff I have seen and used; have been excellent and superior to most if not all of the consumer grade stuff you can get at local stores.