super magnetic 1/4" bit driver

[92integra]

hey guy's like the title states i'm looking for a really powerful 1/4" bit driver attachment for my impact driver. any of you guy's have any suggestions for me i want something that's not super wide but i have know idea which one's are good below is my only thought so far

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007IC6JIU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Fcvapor05]

The part you have linked is a 1/4" nut driver, not a holder for 1/4" hex bits.

You're looking for these:

http://www.milwaukeetool.com/access...ning?product+types=Bit+holders+and+extensions

I have a short one and the 12" one. Both work just fine. Not sure why you need a 'really powerful' one- bits falling out or something? That won't be a problem with the milwaukee ones. The smaller one occasionally requires needle nose pliers to get the bit out if it's a torx or something not easy to grab.

 

[Wamsutta]

For me it's APEX for magnetic bit drivers and magnetic nut drivers. I'm spoiled on APEX and can't stand to use anything else anymore. They have a retention ring to hold the bit securely in place so it never comes out. You have to use pliers if you want to remove the bit which suits me just fine.

 

[bart1]

Does it have I be magnetic is can you have a locking one, like the "clic fix" here?

http://wihatools.com/700seri/700_BitHolders.htm

 

[domain]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000UO9RJG?vs=1

Hands down the best magnetic bit holder out there IMHO. It has a ring that holds the bit pretty darn secure AND has a magnet that is roughly twice as strong as others. Oh yeah, it locks in a strait position and also unlocks to swivel slightly. IMPACT RATED.

 

[franzdom]

Does it have I be magnetic is can you have a locking one, like the "clic fix" here?

http://wihatools.com/700seri/700_BitHolders.htm

I was thinking along these lines and the Wera as well but the Wiha clearly says in big highlighted text, "Not for Impact Use".

 

[bonneyman]

For me it's APEX for magnetic bit drivers and magnetic nut drivers. I'm spoiled on APEX and can't stand to use anything else anymore. They have a retention ring to hold the bit securely in place so it never comes out. You have to use pliers if you want to remove the bit which suits me just fine.

I agree - APEX makes some mighty bits.
Whenever I come across APEX stuff, I snag them. great tools. Though, I'm starting to look seriously at the new Makita Gold bits for future purposes.

 

[92integra]

Thanks for the suggestions so far guys and I need it to be really magnetic so it can hold torx faster on the end of it. Working on euro cars the are a lot of torx in tight spaces where you really don't want to drop the bolt and have to pull a million plastic panels off just to find the thing

 

[franzdom]

The Wera doesn't let go, I guess the Wiha is similar but I really like the Wera one. You snap it in and it is there until you release it. Not really for impact but I have used them a lot that way...

More to read here:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1525814

 

[tarbellb]

Are you more concerned about the hardware (screw/torx/bolt/etc..) falling off or the bit that is doing the work?

 

[92integra]

Tarbelb yes that is 100% of my concern

 

[bart1]

Tarbelb yes that is 100% of my concern

He asked an either or that is critical to getting the best suggestion

I think now you are talking about dropping the screw. Another possibility is making sure your bit itself is very magnetized

 

[Coolguy83]

For me it's APEX for magnetic bit drivers and magnetic nut drivers. I'm spoiled on APEX and can't stand to use anything else anymore. They have a retention ring to hold the bit securely in place so it never comes out. You have to use pliers if you want to remove the bit which suits me just fine.

I feel the same way about apex where dispatcher you buy apex stuff from ?

 

[Danglerb]

I have some Irwin bit holders I like, nothing fancy, bare min sleeve with a magnet.