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So I purchased my combi drill and impact a couple months back but still need to fill up the accessory compartments in the carry case, so far I’ve picked up a Weisser pivoting bit holder, a wera set of bits that contains all the normal bits, pozi philips, slot, hex etc. I’ve also got the trend flip and drill and hinge centering bits. So what does everyone else keep, I’m hoping to purchase a few more bit sets myself, hss bit, wood up to 10mm, a right angle Attachment etc. Any brands you’s would recommend?
I like the Dewalt or Makita bits. I like a lot of things made by Milwaukee their bits are not one of them they are pretty bad.
Some counter sinks, dewalt flex torque bits, dewalt titanium drill bits, some inch and a half screws, pen, pencil,
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Like DR said the Makita gold bits and new dewalt bits are awesome!
How about some step bits? They come in handy.
I’ve been thinking about getting a step bit for a while now, any recommendations on a good quality one?C Harris wrote:
How about some step bits? They come in handy.
Thanks lads, seems the Dewalt bits may be better than I imagined.
I haven’t heard anything bad about the Milwaukee step bits. The other nice thing is they are made in the USA too!!
Turner85 wrote:
I’ve been thinking about getting a step bit for a while now, any recommendations on a good quality one?
I just have some of the cheap harbor freight ones. They are $12 for a set of three. They have done ok for occasional use.
I would like to get some Milwaukee ones but they are $120 for the set of three.
dewalt screw bits and drill bits for me.
Turner85 wrote:
I’ve been thinking about getting a step bit for a while now, any recommendations on a good quality one?
Irwin makes great step bits too. They stay sharp.
Man I must of gotten a bad Dewalt bit or something but I was using a #2 phillips bit to drive wood screws and within the first couple screws the bit broke off a tooth. It must of been a bad batch, sounds like I need to try them out again.
Wera bits are right up there dude. Pretty much everything I have currently is Dewalt but I’m still in the market for other systems. I also have the Festool Centrotec installers kit for my Festool drills which includes the Zobo drill bits.
The usual assortment of screw bits (phillips, square, torx, posi), countersink bits, drill bit stops and a sharpee so I don’t have to use the stops (mark the drill bit and drill slowly :D)
DareDevil spade bit’s and the matching extension holders are amazing if you still need spade bit’s.
I can’t get these in Europe i don’t think, like I lot of things you’s guys recommend and I’d really like to have.JimmyJames wrote:
DareDevil spade bit’s and the matching extension holders are amazing if you still need spade bit’s.
Here’s some of my recent accessory purchases.
I really like all the millwaukee bits the last longer the impact bit holder by milwaukee is the best I had the dewalt one and it lasted me like a week before breaking
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wera bits are nice!Turner85 wrote:
Here’s some of my recent accessory purchases.
Yeah and those American made Snappy drill bits are really nice quality. Great for cabinets.
I love the Ridgid cold forged bits, they go hard, I use the star bits a lot and they just keep going.
Heres a look into my impact case. The spot where the bit boxes are is normally reserved for the charger. I use dewalt screw bits and porter cable drill bits. I try and keep it in a “ready to go” state, so I don’t have to hunt around for pieces.
Related to this subject I remembered this article from awhile ago, so re-linking here http://www.protoolreviews.com/tools/hardware-fasteners/review-bit-battle-are-impact-rated-bits-worth-the-money/6447/
. Nice lil set up Hatter! I love that impact!Hatter512 wrote:
Heres a look into my impact case. The spot where the bit boxes are is normally reserved for the charger. I use dewalt screw bits and porter cable drill bits. I try and keep it in a “ready to go” state, so I don’t have to hunt around for pieces.
Related to this subject I remembered this article from awhile ago, so re-linking here http://www.protoolreviews.com/tools/hardware-fasteners/review-bit-battle-are-impact-rated-bits-worth-the-money/6447/
Great article too @Hatter512 ! Worth reading. I wonder how if he did that again, the Makita Gold bits would score?
Turner85 wrote:
I can’t get these in Europe i don’t think, like I lot of things you’s guys recommend and I’d really like to have.
These are the spade bits. They are a bit pricey from Amazon. I know I can get a 13 bit set from Home Depot for $16.00, the same set sells for around $40 from other sources. I am not sure if Home Depot will ship to international.
ChrisK1970 wrote:
Great article too @Hatter512 ! Worth reading. I wonder how if he did that again, the Makita Gold bits would score?
Not sure, I would hope better. I would also like to see how the dewalt max-fit bits do. If there is enough interest it might be a fun day off thing to do sometime. Are there any other “new” bit that weren’t covered in the article?
The makita gold bits are pretty good. They have a 6″ but that has the Phillip head on both ends, I keep that in my impact
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I keep in my bag a: Dewalt right angle adapter & a Ryobi 11 inch flexible shaft bit holder, both have saved time & aggravation trying to get to those hard to reach screws / bolts. Also a set of glass / tile bits.
bddhome wrote:
The makita gold bits are pretty good. They have a 6″ but that has the Phillip head on both ends, I keep that in my impact
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I have a set of those style bits somewhere. I will say the Makita Impact Gold bits are solid. Did Milwaukee announce new bit’s at the event or just the drill bits?
U didn’t pay attention to any of there bit’s. That 9.0ah battery had all my attention
I use a 3 inch Dewalt dive guide with there maxfit tips for most of my work, Bosch Dare devil spade bits I love them, I must have drill a hundred holes yesterday with the 7/8 bit. Some step bits, tapcon condrive 1000, tapping bits, hex drivers and a bunch of wood and masonry bits I keep it all in a Klein canvas zipper bag. I think I have every single Makita gold bit ever made, there great.
Mostly Bosch here ! Drills and bits.
Bit holder from Fell tho. The only impact rated bit holder that actually keeps all bits alive 🙂
How’s everyone doing? I’m new to the forum and need some assistance. I recently picked up the new dewalt xr brushless hammer drill/driver kit and got a few dewalt black oxide drill bits and the dewalt screw bit kit 30 pc. Any thoughts on the bit choices?
. Welcome to the forum!! As far as bits go I haven’t tried them all but I have tried Dewlalt both older and newer and milwaukee I gotta say I like the dewalts better then both milwaukee new and old but right now I’m hooked on the makita gold bits I’m really liking them a lot very durable. The crew is gonna help u out with any questions you have a lot of great guys with lots of info for ya!T75R wrote:
How’s everyone doing? I’m new to the forum and need some assistance. I recently picked up the new dewalt xr brushless hammer drill/driver kit and got a few dewalt black oxide drill bits and the dewalt screw bit kit 30 pc. Any thoughts on the bit choices?
Makita gold are awesome, try dewalt max fits too, Bmack is our resident bit guy around here, he’s had good experience with German bits, I have some WIHA terminators that are awesome.
Jimbo
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Welcome to the forum T75R. As far as bits, I have some left over Dewalt black oxide bits, thy actually weren’t too bad.nige heard great things about Makita Gold, also congrats on the kit, that’s a really nice set!
Just received my makita gold set yesterday. There good and being able to keep in your pocket because of the compact carrier size is a huge plusJimbos1ice wrote:
Makita gold are awesome, try dewalt max fits too, Bmack is our resident bit guy around here, he’s had good experience with German bits, I have some WIHA terminators that are awesome.
Jimbo
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Jimbos1ice wrote:
Makita gold are awesome, try dewalt max fits too, Bmack is our resident bit guy around here, he’s had good experience with German bits, I have some WIHA terminators that are awesome.
Jimbo
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Agree with Jimbo, he knows his stuff well. Dewalt MaxFit is very good, if you bought the FlexTorq, I’d return them. If it’s the other Dewalt line, it isn’t impact rated but the bits aren’t bad quality. Makita gold is the best you’ll find at HD or Lowe’s. Wiha or other European bits are where you’re going to find some of the best bits in the world. The USA made bits, are also good but expensive and generally shipping will kill the deal completely. Taiwan bits are generally pretty good. Out of all the bits currently available at HD or Lowe’s, only the Makita bits(Japan) aren’t made in China. Kobalt is the best non-impact rated bit Lowe’s sells in my opinion. For impact at Lowe’s I’d go with Irwin but HD has the MaxFit(Impact rated) which is cheaper and better than Irwin. Don’t even consider buying Milwaukee screwdriver bits.
I hope I didn’t confuse you with all that unsorted information. Of course, it’s all subjective some people will disagree.
As far as drill bits, I’ve had good luck with Dewalt. I hear the new Milwaukee Shockwave Titanium bits are good but the sets are rather small with a fair amount of doubles, which is why I haven’t tried them yet.
Best value you can get a set with a little box of max fits at HD for around 12 bucks.
Jimbo
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Just picked up some Makita gold bits the other day at HD. It’s a 21 piece set with a magnetic bit holder for 13 bucks. Haven’t used them enough to recommend them but the price was right.
I have the magnetic bit holder it’s pretty nice.
Jimbo
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I’ve had my Irwin bits for a long time. And they are still doing me great. They came in Two blue cases and a bag.
Millerz
Here’s my sack of accessories.[External image (uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com), not copied][External image (uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com), not copied][External image (uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com), not copied][External image (uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com), not copied][External image (uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com), not copied] The Dewalt gold oxide gives you pretty great value for your dollar. They are by no means a high end bit and if you intend to be drilling steel day in and day out do yourself a favor and buy a decent drill index but for seldom metal use they are great and are always on sale. The skil bits are worthless for anything other than wood and plastic. The Dewalt torque flex kit provides excellent value and convenience, however I have had bits break on me and it doesn’t offer much in the way of nut drivers but its enough for most tin screws. On sale its a solid buy, comes with good cases. The other little Dewalt cases are nice to keep all the loose bits you accumulate from floating around. I have one for drill bits and one for screwdriving bits. Irwin spade bits are pretty standard. Nice case and variety for the price, $20 on sale at Lowes. Full disclosure, I don’t get in a lot of spade bit action so I can’t give any comparisons. The Bosch concrete hammer drill bits are top tier bits but, while that set comes with a nice case, it only goes up to 3/8 bit which 1/2 is what you’ll usually be grabbing for. Don’t have anything but good things to say about lenox hole saws. They are a good 10x better than Milwaukees or any of the other competition just be prepared to spend your lunch money on them. Greenlee step bit or any equivalent is a definite must. They are worth the premium price. A little set of hex drivers(alllen keys) are nice but might not see intensive use. Quick change adapters are overrated unless you don’t have an impact driver. There’s also a pile of stripper and and grinder wheels for my grinder and drill but those are pretty specialty application stuff. The welding rod case just has all my Sawzall blades in it but that’s not exactly a screwdriving attachment. Just make sure you get a 3/8 socket drive adapter for your impact. It’s great for getting your base plates and other bolts snugged down fast with some of the new impacts tightening all the way to 150 ft/lbs ( almost double the tightness of your lug nuts plenty enough to sink into pressure treated lumber).
Stercorarius wrote:
Here’s my sack of accessories. The Dewalt gold oxide gives you pretty great value for your dollar. They are by no means a high end bit and if you intend to be drilling steel day in and day out do yourself a favor and buy a decent drill index but for seldom metal use they are great and are always on sale. The skil bits are worthless for anything other than wood and plastic. The Dewalt torque flex kit provides excellent value and convenience, however I have had bits break on me and it doesn’t offer much in the way of nut drivers but its enough for most tin screws. On sale its a solid buy, comes with good cases. The other little Dewalt cases are nice to keep all the loose bits you accumulate from floating around. I have one for drill bits and one for screwdriving bits. Irwin spade bits are pretty standard. Nice case and variety for the price, $20 on sale at Lowes. Full disclosure, I don’t get in a lot of spade bit action so I can’t give any comparisons. The Bosch concrete hammer drill bits are top tier bits but, while that set comes with a nice case, it only goes up to 3/8 bit which 1/2 is what you’ll usually be grabbing for. Don’t have anything but good things to say about lenox hole saws. They are a good 10x better than Milwaukees or any of the other competition just be prepared to spend your lunch money on them. Greenlee step bit or any equivalent is a definite must. They are worth the premium price. A little set of hex drivers(alllen keys) are nice but might not see intensive use. Quick change adapters are overrated unless you don’t have an impact driver. There’s also a pile of stripper and and grinder wheels for my grinder and drill but those are pretty specialty application stuff. The welding rod case just has all my Sawzall blades in it but that’s not exactly a screwdriving attachment. Just make sure you get a 3/8 socket drive adapter for your impact. It’s great for getting your base plates and other bolts snugged down fast with some of the new impacts tightening all the way to 150 ft/lbs ( almost double the tightness of your lug nuts plenty enough to sink into pressure treated lumber).
Hey thanks for taking some time to explain your setup! I agree on the Lennox hole saws, i got a kit, a dream to use. Nice idea using welding rod tube to hold sawzall blades.
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Jimbos1ice wrote:
Best value you can get a set with a little box of max fits at HD for around 12 bucks.
Jimbo
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Without a doubt, you really can’t even come close to it.