impact screwdriver bits getting mashed!

[mivy2006]

my impact is a 18v dewault (love it)

i use these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAKITA-P-...werTools_SM&hash=item230896a9d9#ht_2490wt_750

seem to last great[/url]

 

[Deleted member 174758]

I was hoping someone would reply with a ''buy this brand, they never break'', but I'm thinking such a bit doesn't exist.
A case of 'lump it' methinks.

Fat chance, Swith! Impact drivers kill bits, although better quality bits do last longer. For me that means avoiding deWalt, Stanley and Makita bits, all of which explode as readily as a jihadi suicide bomber! Best results I've had so far have been by using Wera impact bits in their own bi-torsion (impact) bit holder, but as others say they aren't cheap (must admit I've yet to see the Milwaukee bits). For seriously long screws (90mm and over) I've started going over to T-Star style screws because the Torx driver bits last a lot longer and aren't anywhere near as prone to slipping as the PZD screws - if they start slipping then you know they're f**ked!

 

[alumni]

I too prefer the Wera bits with their bi/tri torsion adaptors.

 

[sydneyshaw]

Has anyone tried the new wera impaktor bits??

They are fairly expensive but i always say you get what you pay for and these really do the business especially as their designed for impact drivers.

I Would strongly recommend these bit chap. I have had a big job on ding post and rail fencing and we are using 5x100 spax screws. I would say we have done 4000 screws so far and i have only done 4 bits in!!!!

 

[aspley]

An interesting and developing thread....Seems the Milwaukee impact bits are the best compromise between cost and performance.....can get 25 of these for under a tenner off Ebay