What nutsetter bits do you use for home DIY screws?
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ste6168
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I’ve got the cheapest set you can buy, but honestly don’t ever fine myself reaching for them. Almost always grab a 1/4” drive socket and spinner handle, or adapter if using on impact.
I don't get it
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What tool to drive nut driver bits? I have drill and 3/8" impact
What tool to drive nut driver bits? I have drill and 3/8" impact
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mike93lx
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I have some really cheap no names and some nicer milwaukee drivers. Other than a hose clamp I also rarely use them
Something a little off for sure.I don't get it
What tool to drive nut driver bits? I have drill and 3/8" impact
What tool to drive nut driver bits? I have drill and 3/8" impact
RTM
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Bot playing the long game?
theoldwizard1
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Years ago, I bought DeWalt "impact ready" Philips bit, medium and long length. I wound up buying generic Robertson (square) and Torx drive bits.
Recently I bought me son a set of Milwaukee bits. Everyting include and a 3" extension ! We will see how they hold up.
For hanging light things on drywall, everyone use drywall anchors. Do your self a favor and buy some hex head #8(?) or Torx head screws (a couple of lengths) and through away the Philips head screws that came with the anchors !
Recently I bought me son a set of Milwaukee bits. Everyting include and a 3" extension ! We will see how they hold up.
For hanging light things on drywall, everyone use drywall anchors. Do your self a favor and buy some hex head #8(?) or Torx head screws (a couple of lengths) and through away the Philips head screws that came with the anchors !
OP is asking about nut drivers
First thread was about tool to drive the bitsI don't get it
What tool to drive nut driver bits? I have drill and 3/8" impact
What tool to drive nut driver bits? I have drill and 3/8" impact
Second thread was about the bits themselves
I'm thorough
LOL. I guess I assumed you had the bits already since you were looking for a tool to drive them.
The real kicker is when we find out he doesn't even have the screws that need to be screwed!
mike93lx
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It does seem like odd questions from someone who has been around for a while.. Just not a tool nerd?
sparky 1971
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I like the Malco bits that are two sizes: 1/4-5/16 and 5/16-3/8, with most of the use coming from the former. It's nothing difficult to carry two sizes of drivers, but where the Malco's shine is the ability to take the driver head off and clean the **** off of the magnet.
The magnet's aren't very strong when compared to others so on the occasion that I am using longer screws, I switch to a set of Wiha's.
Malco 4" Dual-Sided Cleanable Reversible Hex Driver 1/4" x 5/16" (MSHMLC)
Malco 4" Dual-Sided Cleanable Reversible Hex Driver 1/4" x 5/16" (MSHMLC)
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Malco 4" C-RHEX Cleanable Reversible Magnetic Hex Drivers (5/16" and 3
Malco 4" C-RHEX® Cleanable Reversible Magnetic Hex Drivers (5/16" and 3/8") (MSHMLC1)
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The magnet's aren't very strong when compared to others so on the occasion that I am using longer screws, I switch to a set of Wiha's.
d.mcfarland
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This poster has a long history of zero substance posting.
Also, a member since 2014, so 10 years later, doesn't seem to have learned much.
Dakotadadv8
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I have the Dewalt set
I have the short version of this Malco nut setter in my work tools. It is, maybe, 2” long. It is easier to clean swarf out of it than stand alone nut setters, but I still prefer individual nut setters. I only carry 1/4”, 5/16” and 3/8”. I stopped carrying a full set of nut drivers, as well. I only carry a 1/4”, 5/16” and 7/16”.I like the Malco bits that are two sizes: 1/4-5/16 and 5/16-3/8, with most of the use coming from the former. It's nothing difficult to carry two sizes of drivers, but where the Malco's shine is the ability to take the driver head off and clean the **** off of the magnet.
Malco 4" Dual-Sided Cleanable Reversible Hex Driver 1/4" x 5/16" (MSHMLC)
Malco 4" Dual-Sided Cleanable Reversible Hex Driver 1/4" x 5/16" (MSHMLC)www.harryepstein.com
Malco 4" C-RHEX Cleanable Reversible Magnetic Hex Drivers (5/16" and 3
Malco 4" C-RHEX® Cleanable Reversible Magnetic Hex Drivers (5/16" and 3/8") (MSHMLC1)www.harryepstein.com
The magnet's aren't very strong when compared to others so on the occasion that I am using longer screws, I switch to a set of Wiha's.
I will bring an individual nut setter from home if I think that it will make my life easier.
I can, usually, make do with a socket adapter and a socket.
snickers muncher
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DeWalt with the magnets inside have served me very well in a factory environment.
Around the house it's gonna be my cheap Husky nut drivers because I'm probably not going to need an impact.
Around the house it's gonna be my cheap Husky nut drivers because I'm probably not going to need an impact.