Power bits...

[dogdad]

What do you recommend in phillips and slotted power bits? Any out there that are made to last ? All the reviews I read on Makita, deWalt, are not impressive...I'm looking to buy a pack of some..you know, one of those special 's that the manufacturers offer and use my whopping $25 gift card.at HD....thanks in advance.

 

[bmwpowere36m3]

My Makita gold impact bits have really held up.... much better than the Milwaukee shockwave ones.

 

[bob_the_builder]

I have not been impressed with the Milwaukee Shockwave either. I use mainly Robertson bits but the fit was very loose.

I have been thinking about trying the Snap on power bits. Doe anyone have any feedback on them?

Bob

 

[stormfront_marauder]

Some quality bits I've used recently with a pneumatic screw buster and hold up pretty good:

Apex

PB Swiss

Wekador


And some to stay away from:

Bahco

Beta

 

[Revelations]

I'm a dewalt man, but those Milwaukie shockwave bits are the only ones that stand up to impact use.

Wera is supposed to be a decent maker if 1/4 bits too. The reviews on Amazon are hovering around 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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[bmwpowere36m3]

Apex and Zephyr are real good as well... but not available at HD and harder to order (order mins from supplier). Zephyr was the OE for SO for a while.

 

[kctyphoon]

I believe I read an article that tested many, and the Bosch bits held up the best.. don't think the Milwaukee's were part of the test - but just about everything they make impresses me.. their newer sawzall blades are very impressive just holding them. Haven't had a chance to use them yet..

 

[Richard Cranium]

my milwaukee has held up real well. Not had a single problem

 

[theoldwizard1]

I have some from DeWalt but I could only find Phillips ones in impact. I have #2s in 3 lengths. I was very hard to find #3s.

For Robinson (square) and Torx, I went with Wiha. About the only place I could find them in impact and longer lengths. I have not given them much of a work out. They were a bit pricey, so I how they hold up !

 

[M6erfan]

Wiha Terminator impact bits have served me well

 

[gdocktor3]

I've had bad luck with Milwaukee bits, but great luck with drill bits and everything else they make. Dewalt bits have worked great for me however and are my go to.

 

[Sine Swept]

I got really good house brand bits from my local fastener supply. I use the 2" Phillips / Robertson mostly. I do like the look of the few Snap On slotted bits with some kind of anticam blade. Not that I use that bit very often.

 

[bob15]

I've had good luck with both Apex & Zephyr.

 

[stage20]

I've had bad luck with Milwaukee bits, but great luck with drill bits and everything else they make. Dewalt bits have worked great for me however and are my go to.

the milwaukee work excellent when new. when they get a little worn, i toss them.

 

[kctyphoon]

These are consumable items no matter where you get them.. that's why they sell packages filled with them..

 

[bmwpowere36m3]

He is asking about using his HD gift card.... so it's down to Makita, Milwaukee, Dewalt, Ridgid, and Ryobi.

 

[DFB]

For the longest time since I would be there weekly and more often daily I most always bought my needed bits from the bulk bin at hardware store/lumberyard counter

#2PH, R2 sq, in 1 inch for drill bit holders and more often now in 2" length for use with the impact drivers. And a 1" T25 drive bit often came packed with the screws.

Heard good things about some Bosch bits, read a Pro Tool test review a long time ago Bosch ribbed tip were one of the better ones.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bosch-2-...Drill-Driver-Bit-Set-5-Pack-CCP2205/203688826

I had the first ShockWave bits swore I wouldn't buy them again. From what understand they have been redesigned. Really like the Milwaukee bit holders and sq. adapters a lot though

So I was selling off these Dewalts last summer. I have about 25 of the 5 packs of the PH2 left right now and a few of the 5 pack of the T25. R2's are all gone

Cost me $0.55 for each pk. These were ones the before the Max Fit I think. Never got to try any yet so don't know if they're any good.

 

[rick carpenter]

These are consumable items no matter where you get them.. that's why they sell packages filled with them..

Ay-yupp! I buy them by the handful at Ace Hardware, as I don't find the more expensive ones last longer enough to make their added cost worth it.

 

[doorfx]

I had the first ShockWave bits swore I wouldn't buy them again. From what understand they have been redesigned. Really like the Milwaukee bit holders and sq. adapters a lot though


This^^^^ I couldn't agree more, what a waste of fricken money!!!!

 

[PelicanPines]

Dewalt is nice but i'm currently addicted to Wera Bits...

 

[Revelations]

my milwaukee has held up real well. Not had a single problem

Yes, mine too! Kept snapping Dewalt, Husky, and Kobalt

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