Screw bits

[daddycreswell]

Need help, do all screw bits have the size on them? I was trying to fins a #8 bit today and had no luck, everything I found had a 2 on it, so either I have a **** load of #2 bits or they are not stamped on them. If they aren't stamped how do I tell the difference? Thanks


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[gregtwojeeps]

The screw bits will be labeled on the new box what they fit and will be stamped for size most of the time. When a person buys the "bin sale" packages of screw bits, then they are not always stamped for size. If you are using a #8 gauge screw then most likely you will need a #3 driver phillips bit. jmo

 

[Dustball]

Screw size is different than driver size. For phillips, your most common choices are #1, #2, and #3. For a #8 screw, you're probably looking at the most common #2 phillips.

Have a read on page 83- http://books.google.com/books?id=R2YEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA82#v=onepage&q&f=false

 

[Bondo]

Need help, do all screw bits have the size on them? I was trying to fins a #8 bit today and had no luck, everything I found had a 2 on it, so either I have a **** load of #2 bits or they are not stamped on them. If they aren't stamped how do I tell the difference? Thanks


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Ayuh,.... What the 'ell is a #8 bit,..??

 

[MFolks]

For most Phillips screwdrivers, the # 1 will do the #4 screws, the #2 will handle the 6,8, and 10 size screws. #3 might do the larger 1/4", and #4 will do the 5/16" type fasteners.