Impact driver bits

[Phil]

Using my new impact driver while firing 4x50's to secure floorboards I shattered a Wera diamond impact bit and the same day a Dewalt equivalent with a single box of screws, this could be expensive.

I had heard the bits don't last long but just thought it was guys abusing them but I'm very careful and even I'm breaking them and normal screwdiver bit last me ages. Anyone tried the Milwaukee Shockwave bits?

 

[vern]

Normally get a box of 10 Wera Phil from SFIX that comes with the torsion bit holder, usually do a year.

Are you using a torsion bit holder?

 

[Phil]

No torsion bit holder no, Just 50mm bits straight into the hex holder but I'll look into them thanks.

 

[vern]

No torsion bit holder no, Just 50mm bits straight into the hex holder but I'll look into them thanks.

That's your problem then Phil the torsion bits have a damper utilising springs and ball bearings, makes it easier on the impact driver,screws and arm lol

 

[SimonG]

That's your problem then Phil the torsion bits have a damper utilising springs and ball bearings, makes it easier on the impact driver,screws and arm lol

Nice to know vern, I've been thinking of treating myself this xmas and had been put off by tales of them 'eating' bits.

 

[REDSAW]

use the correct bits designed for it.
a bit holder defeats the object of the tool

 

[tamz]

The shockwave bits last me around a week. Never went through so many bits in my life. I'll need to nick the fancy bit holder off the next joiner that comes along :smile:

 

[TBServices]

I find the Dewalt ones okay. Buy a pack of ten for a few £££ and just throw when they snap, better than doing the same with wera/Milwaukee bits

 

[Phil]

Thats what I thought REDSAW about not having all the gubbins hanging out of the chuck, just simply slot in the proper bit and fire away but it seems I'm mistaken.

My Makita has 120Nm of torque so it packs a punch.

 

[Phil]

MAKITA B-28531 IMPACT GOLD MAGNETIC SCREWDRIVER BIT HOLDER TORSION 1/4" HEX | eBay

Something like this Vern?