Inexpensive complete screwdriver bit set?

[n8n]

Good morning

I have probably bought this bit set 4 or 5x

Security Bit Set with Case, 100 Piece

Amazing deals on this Security Bit Set 100Pc at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

I keep one in my car, one in my electrical bag, etc.

last night I needed to fix an Electrolux dryer and found it was held together by Robertson head screws and guess what isn't in that set?

Fortunately I found a Klein 11-in-1 so I didn't have to go buy one but can anyone recommend a bit set like that that includes common Robertson sizes?

thanks!

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

Why not just buy a pack of robertson bits and add them to the kits you already have.

 

[KnurledNut]

@n8n
That HF set appears to have square bits.

 

[Vinny]

Vessel 30+1 bitset has everything you should need, compact case, and the bits are high quality.

 

[sparky 1971]

I loathe bit sets, there are a couple in my service truck and garage for the times I need the low clearance provided with a ratchet but I try to never touch them, every time I open one up the bit I want is missing. For Robertson, I have about four of these stashed around my place...

6-in-1 Square Driver (#0 x #1, #2 x #3) - Black | TEKTON

Multi-bit driver DMS14006 has 6 tools in 1: four Square, and two nut driver sizes (3/16, 1/4 inch). Mechanic's style handle is molded in the USA. DMS14006.

www.tekton.com

Or, take a few of the really goofy bits out of the set you already have and put Robbies in those spaces. It looks like there may even be empty holes to add more without removing anything, as well as Robertson bits in the top left corner.

 

[Milton Shaw]

Klein makes one with one 6" long shank and a set of #30 all security bits at Amazon or about $30. Amazon has a regular bit Klein add on that has #30 non security bits so that with the two you have #60 bits with both type in two matching blocks with every bit you could need.

 

[Twisted Sid]

Too bad none of these dont have JIS #4-10

 

[landrover bodger]

those sets are good value been using an ebay one and not broken any yet.

 

[JradM]

Bits are consumables. Bit sets are awesome. I tend not to get too worked up over which brand. I might look at:

• The TEKTON 37 piece 1/4 Inch Bit Driver and Bit Set with Case (DBH93101)
• The Lee Valley "99-Piece Not-So-Common Bit Set"
• PB Swiss, if I absolutely positively had to have the best and wasn't afraid to pay for it
• Felo, if I had extra money and wanted a sweet bit and bit driver kit

But I would be just as likely to grab something from Performance tool or Tekz.

It's different if you have a SPECIFIC use case. E.g. I love Wera's hex-plus bits (the "flats" are slightly concave). Vessel has affordable JIS bits for your Japanese motorcycles. Proto has bits with ridges for damaged fasteners.

Actually, come to think of it, Wera's square bits also have that concave geometry. Why not try those?

 

[NightSky]

I loathe bit sets, there are a couple in my service truck and garage for the times I need the low clearance provided with a ratchet but I try to never touch them, every time I open one up the bit I want is missing. For Robertson, I have about four of these stashed around my place...

https://www.tekton.com/6-in-1-square-driver-dms14006[/]

Or, take a few of the really goofy bits out of the set you already have and put Robbies in those spaces. It looks like there may even be empty holes to add more without removing anything, as well as Robertson bits in the top right corner.

Should have been
https://www.tekton.com/6-in-1-square-driver-dms14006

 

[Etchase]

GEINXURN kits off of Amazon are useful and a great value.

 

[bonneyman]

Bits are consumables. Bit sets are awesome. I tend not to get too worked up over which brand. I might look at:

• The TEKTON 37 piece 1/4 Inch Bit Driver and Bit Set with Case (DBH93101)
• The Lee Valley "99-Piece Not-So-Common Bit Set"
• PB Swiss, if I absolutely positively had to have the best and wasn't afraid to pay for it
• Felo, if I had extra money and wanted a sweet bit and bit driver kit

But I would be just as likely to grab something from Performance tool or Tekz.

It's different if you have a SPECIFIC use case. E.g. I love Wera's hex-plus bits (the "flats" are slightly concave). Vessel has affordable JIS bits for your Japanese motorcycles. Proto has bits with ridges for damaged fasteners.

Actually, come to think of it, Wera's square bits also have that concave geometry. Why not try those?

That Lee Valley set looks awesome! I've bought from them before - great service and quality product. Have to bookmark that one!