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I was at the my local Home Depot today looking for some #2 bits. I ran across these Dewalt double sided bit’s I had not seen before. I decided to give them a try. I was a little disappointed that they did not come in two packs, so I decided to pick up the Dewalt 40 pack. It’s actually a pack of 20, but because they are double sided…
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I must admit, at first I was a bit skeptic. But WOW these bits are awesome! They fit very snug with no play, so snug that it will hold the screw all on it’s own without the help from magnets. I had to install some small screws in my cabinet to support the new rails for my cabinet drawer. I do not have a magnetic extension, and I didn’t need one. This Dewalt bit held the screw perfectly while I put it in.
Anything around the house, cabinet installations, and drywall would be ideal for this bit. I probably wouldn’t suggest building a deck with these bits, but they sure are the handiest #2 bit’s I’ve got in my set now.
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Thanks for the info … I am ALWAYS frustrated with bits, especially Philips head. If they are not snug to fit the first time they often wear which makes taking them on and off a few times very hard.
I agree, they actually are the only tips I found that will hold stainless steel hinge screws. The only down fall is my Home Depot no longer carries them.
Sadly, these are in my opinion the most un-marketed bit around. They are simply amazing, yet few people really know about them.