Drill/driver Bit

[TS Marty]

We have all been there, 30+ sockets to 2nd fix, in the past I've been using a 4mm screw driver bit you get for the counter at Maplins but arn't really up to constant abuse, I am woundering what others use in these circumstances and where did you purchase them. I've searched the net but nothing apart from some dodgy looking bits from china on eBay

Thanks Marty

 

[ProDave]

I never use a drill driver for tightening the contact screws in an accessory, you need the feel of a hand screwdriver IMHO

Likewise for tightening the two fixing screws.

I only use a drill driver for putting in wood screws etc to hold back boxes etc in place.

 

[Apache]

I like the Wera/Wiah bits. Sets available everywhere.

 

[Jono Pashley]

Been known to use my little 3.6v to unscrew sockets when i have quite a few to remove always tighten by hand tho dont need to break the sockets.

 

[Sharpend]

Use a bosch 10.8v set on slowest speed and lowest torque, never had issue with sockets or fixing screws, don't use it on terminal screws. on lowest torque it bottoms out before any damage is sustained, but if you forget to lower the torque after using it for something else...well don't come srying to me!

Use 2 inch drivers from wickes.

 

[m4tty]

Impact driver works for me :slap

 

[Andy™]

Impact driver works for me :slap

thats a bit weak

i use one of these.

 

[TS Marty]

I dont mean a drill driver im on about a bit FOR a drill driver, IMHO i would use a 4/5mm driver but u do get a little tired.

You would think this day there would be a screw bit designed for use with a drill for sockets and spurs

these are the ones on ebay i mentioned

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Magnetic-Round-Shank-60mm-Length-4mm-Tip-Slotted-Screwdriver-Bits-x-10-/290828849469?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D4203616877081432758%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D290828849469%26

 

[Sharpend]

these http://www.wickes.co.uk/invt/168127  ?

 

[TS Marty]

Thanks Sharpend

 

[NozSpark]

I know this isn't what you're on about, but RE. PZ2 bits...

Previously I had a pack of Dewalt PZ2 bits and had been quite happy with them, but obviously they don't last forever so when I was running low I bought another pack,, but this time I decided to try the Millwaukee ones with "anti this" and "anti that"... Well now IMHO I wasted my money, they are total rubbish and the tip fractures far too easily,,, far easier than the Dewalt ones that they were replacing.

BTW I would never tighten terminal or accessory screws with an cordless driver

 

[sellers]

I use a little makita 10.8v driver for sockets, put it on its lowest torque setting and then nip up with a screw driver after.

 

[steptoe]

I know this isn't what you're on about, but RE. PZ2 bits...

Previously I had a pack of Dewalt PZ2 bits and had been quite happy with them, but obviously they don't last forever so when I was running low I bought another pack,, but this time I decided to try the Millwaukee ones with "anti this" and "anti that"... Well now IMHO I wasted my money, they are total rubbish and the tip fractures far too easily,,, far easier than the Dewalt ones that they were replacing.

BTW I would never tighten terminal or accessory screws with an cordless driver

I dont think much of the milwaukee ones myself, and I got mine free!

I like the WIHA ones, but they are helluva expensive, for me dewalt are about right in the cost Vs longevity market, anything else just doesnt cut it with an impact driver,

who actually makes the dewalt or Wiha bits? Vs the milwaukee chocolate novelties, I am assuming they just add their name to them.

 

[Sharpend]

I use the Wera impact bits, last much longer I find, a little more expensive but worth it.

 

[TS Marty]

Got a link of the wera bits I like there drivers

Cheers

 

[ParkySparky]

Am I mis reading this? You actually use a cordless driver to tighten the terminal screws on accessories?????

That has to be more hassle than its worth surly!

I've never heard anything quite like it!!!

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

Am I mis reading this? You actually use a cordless driver to tighten the terminal screws on accessories?????

That has to be more hassle than its worth surly!

I've never heard anything quite like it!!!

+1 Wot he said ????

:C

 

[Steve3948]

+1 to that also, cannot be worth the hassle.

 

[TS Marty]

No it's just for securing back the sockets not terminating,

 

[Nicky Tesla]

The lads at the caravan factory used the small yankee screwdrivers for fitting sockets and switches etc and that was piece work

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stanley-135-B-Yankee-Screw-Driver/dp/B0001IWDHY