Quality bit set for power driver

[snowwolfe]

Who makes a quality set of bits to use on a battery operated power driver? You know the ones, screwdrivers, torx, etc. Need to make sure they are quality steel so they don't round off after using once or twice.

[TCoggins]

I have used the Bosch and Milwaukee brands, with good results. For torx bits, the best I have ever used are GRK brand. I bought them at a local lumber yard, but you should be able to find them online. I used to be a remodeling contractor, so I used a lot of these things.

[bullet maker 57]

Second on the Milwaukee brand.

[snowwolfe]

Milwaukee it is. HD has a 140 piece set for about $30. Will pick one up next time I shop there.
Thanks

[redneck1]

The sets are nice to have , but if I am doing something that will take a lot of screws I just buy a few of the mediocre single bits for the job at hand and toss them as they get questionable .
That way I have the nice bits in the set to use for the everyday stuff that pops up

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

Years ago, when I was a manager, supervising a industrial control panel assembly crew, we'd order straight from APEX. We could specify hardness (level of heat treat). Too hard and a Philips bit will break, too soft they will wear prematurely ...you need the "Goldie-Locks" level of hardness, LOL.

http://www.apex-tools.com/

PS, I still have a few of those bits in my tool kit, and look like new after much use ...and I left that job in 2003.

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

If you use Square drive screws (Robertson)
Mcfeelys sell some awesome square drive bits...get the two part bits (with the pressed in hardened tip).
https://www.mcfeelys.com/screw-fastener-web-store/driver-bits/square-drive.html
Hardened inner core and tip for strong engagement
Tempered outer core for flexibility for shear strength

:cbpour:

[Greg S]

+1 for Milwaukee. Itxs all I buy now.

[lightman]

I've gotten good service from Apex, DeWalt and Milwaukee. I've found the bits sold over the counter in the cookie jars to mostly be soft and have a short life. If you use tools daily the more expensive brands will serve you better.

[Detroitdanm]

I bought a very comprehensive set off the Mac tool truck, lifetime guarantee. More than the other solutuions but very nice bits that I like a whole lot.

[David2011]

I worked on aerobatic and antique aircraft in another time. We used nothing but Apex. Not only is the hardness/toughness correct but the fit to the screw head is the best in the business.

[xs11jack]

Went to Home Depot and bought Dewalt 13 pc cobalt set for 29$. Went to use the 3/16 bit and it bent at a 45 degree angle. Went back and traded for new set. Same thing happened. Asked for my money back.
Ole Jack

[fecmech]

Apex bits were all we used at work.

[red67]

Believe it or not, I've had great luck with a set of Ryobi impact rated bits. They are about half the price of Milwaukee and haven't let me down.

Now-a-days, almost all made in China, even the more expensive premium brands.

[Kent Fowler]

Wiha Tools

[Blanket]

I have used the Bosch and Milwaukee brands, with good results. For torx bits, the best I have ever used are GRK brand. I bought them at a local lumber yard, but you should be able to find them online. I used to be a remodeling contractor, so I used a lot of these things. These with the longer torque shaft works the best for me

[Ateam]

Believe it or not, I've had great luck with a set of Ryobi impact rated bits. They are about half the price of Milwaukee and haven't let me down.

Now-a-days, almost all made in China, even the more expensive premium brands.

Our supply guy got all the crews ryobi bit sets and everyone hates them I have broken almost all mine. It is against the rules, but any one who gives a **** brings their own bit sets, most are Milwaukee...

[Conditor22]

I've had good luck with the MAKITA "Impact Gold" Driver Bit Set - 11 Pieces B-36164

https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.11-piece-impact-gold-driver-bits-set.1000776012.html