Screwdriver Bits: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 16:49, 29 May 2022

ToolInfoBox Screwdriver Bits

Synonyms:	DE: Schraubeinsätze, Schrauberbits
Type:	bit
Material:	screws
Location:	Wood Workshop (above drilling table)
Access Requirements:	read this page

our set of bits for typical wood screws

Screwdriver bits are interchangeable tips for hex bit screwdrivers. You can use them with a cordless drill but not with the drill press and most corded drills as these applies way too much torque and speed! The cordless drill should always be used with medium to low torque setting and a low speed (1st gear) at least at the beginning.

Please also be aware that only special impact bits should be used with an impact driver (Schlagschrauber)! If in doubt, always disable the impact function or you will quickly damage the bit.

When mounting long bits (or short bits with a bit holder) into a chuck, make sure that the chuck teeth are centered on the flat sides of the bit when tightened or you will lose or damage the bit.

1/4" Hex Drive Bits

These are the "typical" screwdriver bits you probably know from your own toolbox. The list below shows which ones you should be able to find in the Space - quantities may not interest you, but here you can quickly check whether a certain drive is available or whether you should bring (or donate) that bit yourself!

Size	Screw Type	Quantity
PH1	Phillips	2x short
PH2	Phillips	4x short
PH3	Phillips	2x short
PZ0	Pozidriv	1x short
PZ1	Pozidriv	2x short
PZ2	Pozidriv	4x short
PZ3	Pozidriv	2x short
3 mm	slotted	1x short
4 mm	slotted	1x short
4.5 mm	slotted	1x short
5 mm	slotted	1x short
5.5 mm	slotted	1x short
6 mm	slotted	1x short
6.5 mm	slotted	1x short
7 mm	slotted	1x short
8 mm	slotted	1x short
T8	Torx	1x short
T10	Torx	2x short
T15	Torx	2x short
T20	Torx	2x short
T25	Torx	3x short
T27	Torx	1x short
T30	Torx	2x short
T40	Torx	1x short
2 mm	hex socket	1x short
3 mm	hex socket	1x short
4 mm	hex socket	1x short
5 mm	hex socket	1x short
6 mm	hex socket	1x short
8 mm	hex socket	1x short
5 mm	Double Hex	1x short
6 mm	Double Hex	1x short
8 mm	Double Hex	1x short

Bit Holders

Bit holders (DE: Bithalter) are necessary to mount short-shaft bits into a power driver such as a cordless drill but may also add functionality to a handheld bit screwdriver. For instance, there are quick-release holders, such with a strong magnet for one-handed operation, and simple extension pieces without any extras.

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 {{ToolInfoBox
 |tool name=Screwdriver Bits
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+|german=Schrauberbits|image=screwdriver bit organizers.JPG
 |synonyms=DE: Schraubeinsätze, Schrauberbits
 |type=bit
-|access=upon reading
+|access=read this page
-|location=above [[Drilling Table|drilling table]]
+|location=[[Location::Wood Workshop]] (above [[Location::Drilling Table|drilling table]])
 |material=[[screws]]
 }}
 [[File:Makita screwdriver bit set.JPG|thumb|right|our set of bits for typical [[Wood Screws|wood screws]]]]
-Screwdriver [[bits]] are interchangeable tips for [[Screwdrivers#Hex Bit Screwdrivers|hex bit screwdrivers]]. You can use them with a [[Cordless Drills|cordless drill]] but '''not with the [[Drill Press|drill press]]''' as this applies way too much torque and speed! The cordless drill should always be used with medium to low torque setting and a low speed (1st gear) at least at the beginning.
+Screwdriver [[bits]] are interchangeable tips for [[Screwdrivers#Hex Bit Screwdrivers|hex bit screwdrivers]]. You can use them with a [[Cordless Drills|cordless drill]] but '''not with the [[Drill Press|drill press]] and most [[Corded Drills|corded drills]]''' as these applies way too much torque and speed! The cordless drill should always be used with medium to low torque setting and a low speed (1st gear) at least at the beginning.
+Please also be aware that only special ''impact bits'' should be used with an [[Impact Driver|impact driver]] ''(Schlagschrauber)''! If in doubt, always disable the impact function or you will quickly damage the bit.
 When mounting long bits (or short bits with a [[#Bit Holders|bit holder]]) into a chuck, make sure that the chuck teeth are centered on the flat sides of the bit when tightened or you will '''lose or damage the bit'''.