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anybody reccommend the best make
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wera normal
wera gold
wera diamond tip
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I bought the Wera gold and diamound bits excellent :thumbright:

Careful you don't lose them, not that cheap
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as i only use spax screws i have to use the spax bits! expensive but i like em :thumbright:
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big-all wrote:wera normal
wera gold
wera diamond tip

Totally agree :thumbright:
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Post by lockie »

Im a fan of the wera bits too.The only ones ive had that an impact driver doesnt destroy.
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Post by Neds »

Another vote on Wera. Got a few of there PZ2 long bits and they last a long time. For normal driver I find a set of Dewalt 50mm PZ2 (most Common) bits adequate.
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Re: screwdriver bits

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I really like Wera, but ... PB Swiss bits are even better. PB Swiss is made to higher tolerances and seems a bit tougher too.

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what ever you do get one off these for awkward places
you put a screw on it it grips like poo to a blanket
so you can cary screws to those hard to get at places easily :huray:
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Power+T ... Bit/p20982

avoid using for normal screwing to keep the bit gritty and grippy
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I bought a pack of the Milwaukee ones a few months back and find them pretty good.
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Re: screwdriver bits

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I have used Wera quite a lot but my favorite used to be Wiha diamond.

I was once over boarding a ceiling with plasterboard using a 12v Bosch drill and Wiha diamond bits. The bits used to grip so tightly in the screws that you could let go of the drill and the bit would hold the weight of the drill until you pulled it out!
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Post by steviejoiner74 »

The most durable and long lasting bits for putting in drywall screws are hilti. I've had a bit put in over a million screws before it's needed replacing.
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ultimatehandyman wrote:I have used Wera quite a lot but my favorite used to be Wiha diamond.

I was once over boarding a ceiling with plasterboard using a 12v Bosch drill and Wiha diamond bits. The bits used to grip so tightly in the screws that you could let go of the drill and the bit would hold the weight of the drill until you pulled it out!
thats the one in my link :lol:
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big-all wrote:
ultimatehandyman wrote:I have used Wera quite a lot but my favourite used to be Wiha diamond.

I was once over boarding a ceiling with plasterboard using a 12v Bosch drill and Wiha diamond bits. The bits used to grip so tightly in the screws that you could let go of the drill and the bit would hold the weight of the drill until you pulled it out!
thats the one in my link :lol:
I think you have misread my post Big-All :wink:

I have used Wera quite a lot but my favourite used to be Wiha diamond

http://bit.ly/20TFYsS
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Re: screwdriver bits

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ahh ok different make :lol:
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