Toughest screwdriver bits

[Sparksaflyin]

Anyone got any advice on the toughest screwdriver tips available. I’ve just bought the new Milwaukee (supposedly) impact resistant bits but they don’t seem to be lasting very long before they need replacing. I’m drilling into steel with techs as well as wood which obviously isn’t ideal with an impact but they should still be lasting longer than they are. Any advice?

 

[Deleted member 26818]

I buy the own brand ones from ITS.
Don’t know if they’re any better or worse than premium brands?

 

[Dillb]

Having tried several different types in the past I have found the Dewalt ones to be about the best and get the best life span out of them

 

[HappyHippyDad]

I have used the same bit for a few years now (wera impaktor). Perhaps not using it in the same manner as you are but it's still had pretty tough usage. I'm very happy with it.
https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/wera-impaktor-tritorsion-diamond-coated-bit-pz2-x-50mm/487fp

 

[buzzlightyear]

Witte Bits Titanium Pozi - https://www.buildaworkshop.co.uk/category/witte-bits-titanium-pozi. i use those bits .

 

[LankyWill]

wiha diamond bits are the dogs, had a pz2 for about two years and it gets raped daily.

 

[Andy78]

All my Milwaukee impact rated bits are nowhere near as strong as I hoped. I have a Bosch PZ2 that I have had for ten years now and it's better than some month old Milwaukee bits.

 

[Bellendian]

I dropped 40quid on a fancy set of wiha bits. They've been less prone to shattering in the impact gun, but still wear out faster than I hoped.
Sticking with the cheap tic tac boxes of dewalt or bosch now and just treat them as disposable.

 

[Corbs]

Wera impaktors

 

[123]

All my Milwaukee impact rated bits are nowhere near as strong as I hoped. I have a Bosch PZ2 that I have had for ten years now and it's better than some month old Milwaukee bits.

I've a Milwaukee impact rated bit holder, it's a pile of poo. In my helpers impact driver is a non impact rated CK one - it's older and in far better nick than mine.
The impact rated Milwaukee bits are made of glass I think.

 

[Marvo]

Also Wera Impaktors for me. I suggest buy philips and pozi and get into the habit of using the correct bit for the screw, they last a lot longer that way.

 

[Sparksaflyin]

Yes the Milwaukee bits are not great to say the least. I always try to use the correct bits for the screwhead, obviously occasionally this is not possible but 90% of the time I’ll be using matching. The wera impaktors seem to be the general consensus. I have a few wera tools kicking about and tbh they are all very good quality. I’ll give them a go and see how I get on. Thanks for all replys

 

[Sparksaflyin]

Would you guys suggest using the matching bit holders too or does it not affect performance either way? I need to get an extension bar also

 

[Dillb]

Would you guys suggest using the matching bit holders too or does it not affect performance either way? I need to get an extension bar also

They are all the same size so its down to preference. I use a Millwaukee bit holder and its been fine for a couple of yesrs now and some abuse both physical and verbally, I even use my impact driver for spade bits too as they fit.

 

[Corbs]

Milwaukee extension are ---- got one due to needing an extra long extension for a job first screw broken the retainer

 

[Sparksaflyin]

Yeah I use my impact for spade bits now. Bought some dewalt impact resistant spade bits and they are the best spade bits I’ve bought personally. Very good quality and stay sharp

 

[Dillb]

Yeah I use my impact for spade bits now. Bought some dewalt impact resistant spade bits and they are the best spade bits I’ve bought personally. Very good quality and stay sharp

Not seen them before will have a look out for them.

 

[Squid]

The bits you get in a box of screws for use in an impact screwdriver are pretty strong as they have a forged tip.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

The bits you get in a box of screws for use in an impact screwdriver are pretty strong as they have a forged tip.

Yes, but you only get one per box of 100, and running around asking dry liners if they have a spare bit is a little unprofessional.

 

[Squid]

Yes, but you only get one per box of 100, and running around asking dry liners if they have a spare bit is a little unprofessional.

Yep but you just but the same bits from the wholesalers.......