Here are my current bits. I obviously have 10,000 more but these are the sets I use constantly for framing.
Upper right far right are the special structural screw bits for Simpson SDWS and Timberloks.
I use the bottom right the most and only switch to shorter when I can’t fit the longer.
On the left is my 6” Kreg #2 sq, obviously nut drivers at the top and drills and countersinks.
I’ve had this kit for a long time.
This kit is newer and its purpose is to get me out of jambs. I did buy the Milwaukee right angle impact driver in 12V and I do like it. That tends to accompany this bit set. But sometimes hand tools are necessary. The little Klein bit ratchet has already paid for itself in time savings.
The Snap On ratcheting screwdriver needs no introductions. Everybody on GJ should have at least one of these. I have several shanks for these and prefer the longest one. But that’s not what this kit is about.
Because I know someone will ask: these cases are part of the Milwaukee pack out system that I don’t own. I have found all bit cases to be annoying. The Bosch jig saw blade case is the worst with the confusing green Bosch drill case a close second. These Milwaukee cases are less annoying and relatively inexpensive Home Depot. I’ve tried almost everything from simple Schaller bins to MTS magnetic holders. You can reconfigure the guts to fit what you want, so I just bought the cheapest sets they had and put my bits in them (obviously sorry)
What I like about these are they don’t spring open and vomit their guts out when I drop them. They do a good job at keeping the bits clean, which helps prevent rust. Wish they came in different colors because closed they all look the same. That’s easily fixed with paint pens or colored electrical tape though.
