Reddit mentions: The best screwdriver bit holders

• Tape: scotch, packing, duct, and masking
  
• Scissors: Ones that actually work
  
• Utility knife
  
• Sponges and dish scrubbers + dish detergent
  
• Bottle brush
  
• Toilet brush/wand
  
• Broom/Roomba
  
• Mop/scooba
  
• Vaccuum cleaner if you have carpet
  
• Do you use kitchen paper towels? A kitchen towel holder is always nice, but not necessary.
  
• Tissues for your nose
  
• I like having a shoe rack or hanging shoe holder. If you're a guy, stick to the rack b/c your shoes will fit better.
  
• Small kitchen fire extinguisher: your apt probably has one, but if it doesn't, get one
  
• Bathroom caddy: http://amzn.com/B0014X7ARI
  
• Organizers: I like my kitchen to be wicked organized. I use 1 organizer for my pots, 1 for my pot lids, 1 for my dishes, 1 for my mugs, and 1 for my flat pans/cutting boards.
  
• Coffee maker
  
• Kettle
  
• Electric drill - DIY stuff is so much easier with an electric drill. Also, this accessory: http://amzn.com/B00355GLBY - a must for DIY furniture.
  
• Lightbulbs
  
• Turn on your electricity and other utils 1 day before you move if you can, or you'll be moving the dark
  
• Have you researched your cable/internet options?
  
• 1 nice flashlight
  
• Ice melt
  
• A few stamps + envelopes
  
• Quarters in the "quarter jar" if you have to use coin-op laundry
  
• At least one extension cord
  
• At least one multi-plug outlet. I like the squid style ones.
  
• Laundry baskets. I prefer to have two - it buys you a little time.
  
• 1 magic marker
  
• 1 message board with mail caddy - a nice to have
  
• Fridge magnets. I use 1 strand of the curiously strong ones, and that's all I need. Those suckers really stick.
  
• Moveall or furniture sliders - a godsend if you live alone. You put them under the "feet" of your furniture and you can push your furniture around with ease.
  
  That's what I can think of now. You can get a LOT of this stuff on craigslist for low cost.
  

I got them at Sears, but you can also find them on Amazon and many other tool retailers.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002STST4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_mE1mzb4FHCNG2

They're made by Lisle, red and black. Kind of pricey but they're very well made and IMO the best socet storage solution on the market

I do like the sound of adding some more Vessel tools to the kit. I think I have a mild screwdriver addiction at the moment. lol. Half the hex bits in the kit are actually Vessel bits.

I'm actually thinking of adding something like the Wera mini bit screwdriver, with some long reaching bits that could hopefully take the place of the Klein on the side.

https://www.amazon.com.au/Wera-05051274001-Bit-holder-4x78mm/dp/B01H88FO8O/ref=sr_1_142?keywords=wera&qid=1567550089&s=gateway&sr=8-142

The Klein works great, but I'm trying as best I can to make things as functional as possible, without having extra tools in there.

the bit driver recommended here is great. If you for whatever reason decide to not go the bit driver way - i really recommend the screwdriver set that I have.

Wera Kraftform Kompakt 60 RA Ratcheting Screwdriver Set, 17-Piece

http://www.amazon.com/Wera-Kraftform-Ratcheting-Screwdriver-17-Piece/dp/B004VMWZ0Q/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=0B486QPRPE9DVH9GCWER

fine tooth ratcheting, effortless screwdriver change, nice compact carry case - if you want to drive a bit with it - throw one of these into the extra elastic pouch inside the kit:

Wera Bit extension

http://www.amazon.com/Wera-Hexagon-Standard-Rapidaptor-Universal/dp/B003KN3FK6/ref=pd_sim_indust_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0TN8K44TPK8AC7T10KR7

I'm a big fan of using 3" long bits. the shorter 1" long bits just don't fit in a lot of electronics and such.


Depending on your budget the 3" Wiha "power bits" are excellent. There are a bunch of cheap chinese made kits too which work fine.
I really like using this small Wera bit holding handle for electronics work. It works really well with 3" bits.


I also like this Wera bit holding screwdriver which is a little bigger (size of an average screwdriver) for regular work.

I know you are probably looking to carry around more than sockets, but I have a bunch of these except mine have handles, and they have been great. So much better than the plastic box setup.

OP, go ahead and treat yourself to a screw starter which is a cheap but wonderful tool to help you insert and start threading nipples during lacing.

Yep. (But what if the obstructions were infinitely long? I would love to come at it from an arbitrary angle...)

I understand now the physicality of building an adapter that redirects torque at an arbitrary angle in a reliable fashion is difficult. I'm most likely going to pick up one of those lightweight DeWalt pivoting adapters available at a good price. They seem to match my needs the closest, but my heart will always yearn for a heavy-duty match for my arbitrary light-duty needs.

Just last night I devised the fastest case trimmer ever by chucking the lee trimmer with the pilot pin/cutter side into my 1/2" cordless drill. I then placed it in my vice so it ran horizontally like a lathe. Then I took one of those tiny irwin squeeze quick clamps (the ones so small they look like toys) and used that to drive the trigger.

I set it for a slow rotation, maybe 300 rpms to give myself a margin of safety, and then got to work. I was able to process 2-300 223 cases in about an hour.

My hand got tired from screwing and unscrewing the case holder due to lack of leverage on the whole thing. I realized I could use the magnetic bit holder for my drill and that improved things. I plan on getting one of these stubby 1/4" bit holders which should solve the problem.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B004A910HO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2WRUBMLJPZ2AL

Try it! :)

Another tool that can really help is a T-handle hex bit holder. In my experience, this is the best driver to work on carbs. For screws that are are already mangled, or when I expect that they'll be seized (front brake master cylinder cap x1000) and I need more assurance, I use the $8 Harbor Freight impact screwdriver.

well for your side missile there is a legit bit holder from dewalt that screws in there, but that top one is one isn't something i've seen.

Edit: a bit more amazon shopping reveals this fucking monstrosity lol

This was very helpful - thank you. One of the reasons I was looking at a set was simply that if I go out and purchase 4 good quality bits, that will cost me $10-15, whereas if I buy the set, it's an extra $10, but gets me most of the bits in the book. You are right though - no sense in paying for something that I don't need.

When using screwdriver bits in a drill, is there any sense in using a bit holder as opposed to putting the smaller bits right into the chuck (which seems like a bit of a pain), or is that redundant?

Is it worth paying ~4x as much for a set of titanium drill bits as opposed to the black oxide? I don't anticipate drilling into metal anytime soon, so it might be a waste of durability using titanium for holes that don't need a titanium drill bit.

And that makes sense about the knife. Do you have any recommendations on knifes that have a stronger hinge?

this is a handle I like and use, https://www.amazon.com/Felo-0715732350-4-Inch-T-handle-Holder/dp/B000E62NIC

good value! German tool. It is basically a 1/4" bit handle. I like having different handles for the differing bits I use. It makes things faster/ easier than sitting there juggling bits. Once you have the bit size and specification figured out, you do different things from there, maybe get an extra one or two or whatever. Anyway it is a great thing, as you can imagine, to turn a loose disco into a happy scooter. does not work every time. I report the ones that are missing 3 out of the 4 base screws. but I tell you, Often I have tightened up about 70% of them. It's a real issue.

These things are tiny, but not a bad size really. I ordered what I thought was one of the Wera bit holder and got three which is fine by me. Also got a set of Wiha T5-T10 Torx bits to go with it.

Haven't really used them yet but they seem nice.

Screw starter. Pictured ready to engage a straight slot screw allowing you to thread in tight spaces. Like this: https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Proto-J9866-Slotted-Phillips/dp/B002C64SKS/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=screw+starter&qid=1565674797&s=hi&sr=1-2

I dont know of any magnetic impact bits, but I have one of these and it essentially makes the bits super magnetic.

I agree with the others who have said teach as much as you can. If they really don't have the skill you need in the shop you need to let the organization know you are trying to do too much with this the labor you have. You can't do it all.

BTW driving a 3 inch screw is not easy buy an extension bit with a sleeve like this one and you will get much better results.
http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW2055-Magnetic-Bit-Holder/dp/B0000225P9

Thanks! I’m experiencing exactly what you are describing with the magnetic bit holder. Do you by chance know the difference between the BHS6 I see for $30 from various retailers and the other quick change bitholder for $29 on amazon? Here is the link

I recommend http://www.amazon.com/Felo-0715732350-4-Inch-T-handle-Holder/dp/B000E62NIC

it is not ratcheting, but a good t handle is worth its weight in gold. I can put far greater pressure on stubborn bits with this. It might not be a replacement for you, but its a great addition.

DEWALT DW2054 1/4-Inch Compact Magnetic Drive Guide https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000225P8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Aufnyb5Z4K08F

Not that specifically since it uses a magnet but that's the one I own. You might want to also look at this one

DEWALT DWA3HLDIR IMPACT READY FlexTorq Bit Tip Holder with Screwlock System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GMHDRMS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_AvfnybF3HYQTK

Yeah I purchased it from Amazon, it’s a nice little driver.

Wiha 28103 Magnetic 1/4 Bit Holder, Stubby, 57mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004A910HO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tzhOAbH10Z6NP

My grandma always buys crap from As Seen On TV that always make me roll my eyes. Until one time she gifted me something like this.

It is so freaking useful. Many clients marvel at how useful it is (I get sent to do a lot of rack n stacks). Just hold the drill wherever it fits and line up the bit and off you go.

^^drill ^^not ^^included

Yes I believe it is this but the other sizes are available on Amazon as well.

I’ve had a great experience with Tekton tools. They make all kinds of stuff that doesn’t break the bank.

Here’s a few notable mentions that changed the game for me:

Sunex 9726 Mini Ratchet and Bit Set, 1/8-Inch - 1/4-Inch S2 Bits, 5/64-Inch - 1/4-Inch hex bits, 38-Piece https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XW4C8Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1KUIDbEY21808

Neiko 00244A Impact Socket Adapter & Magnetic Bit Holder, 4Piece Set | 1/4" Hex Shank with 1/4, 3/8, 1/2" Drive | CR-V https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G1T6VBZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rNUIDb8K71ZR9

Grey Pneumatic (103RA 3-Piece Drive Reducing Adapter Socket Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0021UGAL0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kSUIDbPCA0D1K

Try searching for a 1/4 Square Drive Bit Holder

https://www.amazon.com/Irwin-Tools-4935070-Square-Magnetic/dp/B0040UBLO0/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Square+Drive+Bit+Holder+1%2F4%22&qid=1556205744&s=hi&sr=1-3

Edit: This one looks even better, has a quick change and is fairly cheap with lots of reviews on amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Bit-Adapter-Ratchet-Driver-Quick-Change/dp/B004DYKIH4/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp?keywords=Square+Drive+Bit+Holder+1%2F4%22&pd_rd_i=B004DYKIH4&pd_rd_r=4898ea1f-1cdc-4e75-8143-41fd0c0672cd&pd_rd_w=rhvM7&pd_rd_wg=drd7x&pf_rd_p=5c5ea0d7-2437-4d8a-88a7-ea6f32aeac11&pf_rd_r=5RV4QAAKZMRAF10V6EM6&qid=1556205744&s=hi

I think these are just as handy. It's not just that it's magnetic but the sleeve slides out over the screw to hold it in place until you bury it, where the sleeve then retracts as you push.

Additionally, I have found these to be of great use recently. I took apart a PS3 with three stripped screws and this thing backed them all out.

Perhaps something like this and then a diamond tip on that then. I suggest you fill the outer chamber with sand for stability.

I have a few of the multibit drivers; a couple by wera, a williams, a cheap rubbermaid, and a stubby bahco.

After using them all, I prefer this one, with one of these, and a bit kit I piece together myself. My bit kits has phillips, robertson (my most used), 1/4" and 3/8" ratchet adapters and a 6" extension. A bit more pricey than an all in one driver, but I like having only the bits I'll use.

That said, the other wera screwdriver I have or the williams would be my first choices when buying an all in one driver. Note that they're all ratcheting drivers; that's a feature I can't live without.

Here are a few examples at amazon. They should have at least one at the local big box home improvement store too

http://www.amazon.com/Bit-Adapter-Ratchet-Driver-Quick-Change/dp/B004DYKIH4/

http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Proto-J6925-4-Inch-Holder/dp/B001HW898K

http://www.amazon.com/SK-Hand-Tool-44498-4-Inch/dp/B000X1PBXC

Why not just buy an extension? You should be able to find one at almost any store under $5.00. It will also come in handy for the future.

Here is one for $5.03 with free prime shipping

T-handle hex bit holders sound like they'd solve your issue.

Dewalt makes some magnetic holders and sleeves. the first one is for 1" bits, the second two are for the 2"+ impact bits with torsion zones. there should be several bit sets that also have these included. the sleeve with magnetic ring at the end holds the screw on your bit securely, but then retracts once it has been driven in far enough.

https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DWA3HLDIR-IMPACT-FlexTorq-Screwlock/dp/B00GMHDRMS

https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-ACCESSORIES-DWA2PH2IR2S-Phil-Sleeve/dp/B00IOXB450

https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-Drill-Magnet-Sleeve-DWA2PH2SL/dp/B00NS7OZPI

here

https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-1885-4-Inch-8-Inch-3-Piece/dp/B000NPUJQC

They don't have to be expensive.

Is this what you're referring to?

https://www.amazon.com/Tools-6-Inch-SPEEDBOR-Change-4935704/dp/B00008KIST

This is what I'm using.

You could probably do it with the drill chuck already on the drill. The problem will be holding the drill steady as you grind. So if I were you I would think about something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Titan-Flexible-Extension-Bit-Holder/dp/B00355GLBY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1381598689&sr=8-2

Just don't strip your Mini mill head or strip the actual burrs...or burn your coffee using friction.

It's a screw starter for Phillips screws.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002C64SKS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525550799&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=phillips+screw+starter

For this particular towel bar, I'd hold it in place to mark the holes, drill pilot holes for the screws, use a driver for the topmost and bottommost screws, and use a manual screw driver for the inner screws. With properly sized pilot holes, installing a screw manually is not very difficult for screws of that size. You can also drive the screws into the pilot holes and remove before hanging the towel bar but that's not as strong of a result. That's assuming you're going into a stud.

Other things I'd consider...

Extra long bit extension as mentioned earlier.

Flexible bit extension. Keep the driver speed slow with these.