magnetic bit holders

[marcros]

Are all magnetic bit holders similar?

I want to epoxy a short, medium and long into wooden handles, but have no idea whether there are good and bad ones or if all are created equally. The idea behind this is so that I can hollow grind some slotted tips to perfectly fit what I need and it seemed like a nice little project.

 

[bugbear]

Are all magnetic bit holders similar?

I want to epoxy a short, medium and long into wooden handles, but have no idea whether there are good and bad ones or if all are created equally. The idea behind this is so that I can hollow grind some slotted tips to perfectly fit what I need and it seemed like a nice little project.

I can say with confidence that sometimes the little magnets at the back of the hole can get crushed and broken.

I don't know if/how this varies with brand.

BugBear

 

[Racers]

Like every thing, never buy the cheapest or the most expensive.

Pete

 

[ColeyS1]

The only issue I've had with magnetic bit holders is when I work them hard in impact drivers- they get a bit sloppy after a while . I've a couple cheapo ones in a 10.8 screwdriver and they've been going for years without any issues. I'd have thought just hand using it any would be fine

 

[xy mosian]

If you use a magnetic bit holder aren't you going to have problems with ground metal building up all over it? Perhaps a small drill chuck may get rid of the problem, and hold the bit more securely?
xy

 

[bugbear]

If you use a magnetic bit holder aren't you going to have problems with ground metal building up all over it? Perhaps a small drill chuck may get rid of the problem, and hold the bit more securely?
xy

That might work, but it would be at the cost of significantly reducing the ability to turn screws where access is limited.

I actually had to buy a long reach "normal" pozi-2 screwdriver because there wasn't (in an important situation) even enough room for a magnetic holder.

BugBear

 

[xy mosian]

You're right of course BB. I read the OP as a method of holding bits for grinding primarily, not for 'real' use.
As for tight spaces one of my favourite screwdrivers is a N0. 2 Pozidriv with a ratchet. I have not seen its like recently.

xy

 

[marcros]

no, its for real use!

 

[Jacob]

You're right of course BB. I read the OP as a method of holding bits for grinding primarily, not for 'real' use.
As for tight spaces one of my favourite screwdrivers is a N0. 2 Pozidriv with a ratchet. I have not seen its like recently.

xy

For tight spaces my favourite is a Yankee e.g.you can get it near perpendicular on screws in sash catches close up to the glass, and similar situations.

 

[carlb40]

The best magnetic holder i have used so far is the festool one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Festool-49253 ... 5aedb05655
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Festool-Centr ... 25710f673e

The magnet is good, however the holder itself really holds the standard 25mm screwdriver bits very well. None of the usual thing where you put a screw in and the bit stays in the screw head. These hold the bits in the holder.