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Anyone have one or both of these? Trying to figure out what the difference is. Thoughts?
The one on the left has a stronger magnet but is bulkier. A few guys on here have them and like them.
I have the top one, it’s really nice, the teal sleeve will act as a depth stop to give your screws a good counter sink. Actually I have the bottom one too, came in a kit, just a good bit holder nothing fancy.
Jimbo
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Thanks guys! Just noticed, “bot” holders, haha
Too late to edit.
I think the left one is the same as the right one if you remove the sleeve. The sleeve is the only part that makes it really special.
BTW, if you find yourself ordering form KC Tool or somewhere that sells Felo, their bit holders have the best magnet I’ve ever seen in a regular profile bit holder. It’s strong enough to easily magnetize 2″ bits well and barely magnetize a 3.5″ bit. Most bit holders struggle to magnetize a 1″ bit.
Makita is the best brand HD or Lowe’s sells for bits(the Gold specifically), hands down…but they’re also the most expensive and the only ones that aren’t made in China, Makita Golds are made in Japan.
I dont have either of these,but have heard great things about them. I wouldnt mind getting one to try.
I have had good luck with one of the Dewalt ones,its actually a pretty decent holder: http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DWA3HLDIR-IMPACT-FlexTorq-Screwlock/dp/B00GMHDRMS/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1462856930&sr=8-6&keywords=dewalt+bit+holder
BMack37 wrote:
2 hours ago, BMack37 said:BTW, if you find yourself ordering form KC Tool or somewhere that sells Felo, their bit holders have the best magnet I’ve ever seen in a regular profile bit holder. It’s strong enough to easily magnetize 2″ bits well and barely magnetize a 3.5″ bit. Most bit holders struggle to magnetize a 1″ bit.
Makita is the best brand HD or Lowe’s sells for bits(the Gold specifically), hands down…but they’re also the most expensive and the only ones that aren’t made in China, Makita Golds are made in Japan.
Can confirm. My Felo VDE bit holder will hold a 1/4″ lag on a 2″ bit
I’ve got two of the teal Ultra’s and love them. Easy to pop the sleeve off and use as well.
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Nice thing about the teal sleeve is that it was a magnetic ring at the top which helps set the screw and hold it.
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Love the gold bits, they just fit so nice.
jeffmcmillan wrote:
I think the left one is the same as the right one if you remove the sleeve. The sleeve is the only part that makes it really special.
No it isn’t the left one is magnetic and the right one is only magnetic with the leave when you remove the sleeve its just a holder without the magnet as I bought it thinking it was magnetic with or without the sleeve and I was wrong
Jimbo, is it supposed to have that E-clip in there or did it just get stuck? haha
BMack37 wrote:
27 minutes ago, BMack37 said:Jimbo, is it supposed to have that E-clip in there or did it just get stuck? haha
thats the way it came
Didn’t notice it until i took the picture too lol
Ordered some gold tips and both of those holders. Also going to grab socket adapter, or maybe the set that comes with one.
wildroamer wrote:
Ordered some gold tips and both of those holders. Also going to grab socket adapter, or maybe the set that comes with one.
You’ll like them, I love the mag sleeve
That’ cool. So it will hold construction screws, or small phillips head screws, another on the shopping list lol
The Dewalt mag sleeves are strong too,easily hold 3 inch construction screws.
I use the one I linked above with the bits that come with Spax screws(only wood screws I use nowadays) works really well,bit retention is awesome. Dewalt Flextorq bits are kinda meh but that holder is awesome. Maxfit are much closer to goodness of the Makita gold bits.
Hard to go wrong with either of those sets because they are easy to find at HD and such.
Fazzman wrote:
The Dewalt mag sleeves are strong too,easily hold 3 inch construction screws.
I use the one I linked above with the bits that come with Spax screws(only wood screws I use nowadays) works really well,bit retention is awesome. Dewalt Flextorq bits are kinda meh but that holder is awesome. Maxfit are much closer to goodness of the Makita gold bits.
Hard to go wrong with either of those sets because they are easy to find at HD and such.
Dewalt has a good mag sleeve, not a fan of the flex torqs. The mag on the max fits is a little weaker, if I’m using the small 1″ bits I’ll use makita over the dewalt.
Yeah the flextorq bits are pretty soft at the tip,at least with the Phillips bits,the torx,square,and hex ones seem a little better. Im gonna try and hit HD on Friday and see if I cant score some Makita gold holders and bits. Holders and bits mmmm sounds like tasty kibble.
Fazzman wrote:
Yeah the flextorq bits are pretty soft at the tip,at least with the Phillips bits,the torx,square,and hex ones seem a little better. Im gonna try and hit HD on Friday and see if I cant score some Makita gold holders and bits. Holders and bits mmmm sounds like tasty kibble.
They got a nice kit with a case for 20 but doesn’t come with the mag sleeve
JimboS1ice wrote:
6 hours ago, JimboS1ice said:They got a nice kit with a case for 20 but doesn’t come with the mag sleeve
Thanks for the heads up man,looks pretty cheap on Amazon.
Today I had to get some stuff for my daughters bday squared away so no tools yet today other than some spare hose nozzles that I found for $5 a double pack for metal ones.
Supposed to hit 90° today so just staying cool for now hehe.
I am in need of a bottle of anti seize and some penetrating oil. I may go check out the new Napa auto like 3 blocks from home now.
Makita gold are my go to bits now after some shockwave disappointment and Dewalt (as usual) having too many names and variations to discern. The bit holder (teal) makes running screws in so much easier. Had to run a couple hundred feet of airline/fluid line etc. A few weeks back and it made the overhead work a breeze w my impact.