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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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recommendation for driver bits?

Hi, all -

As I reached for my trusty Milwaukee drill driver the other day, I discovered that I'd misplaced my small and beat-up assortment of screwdriver bits for it. Rather than scour the garage for them, I'm going to seize the opportunity to invest in a new set.

Any recommendations? Milwaukee? DeWalt? I don't mind spending some extra money, but I'd rather not go about replacing these in five years due to them wearing out.

Thanks...

mz
 
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 12:40 PM
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My last Snap-On set I bought in the 80s and I am still using them. Only broke one 30T driver through misuse.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 08:07 PM
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My own opinion is if you are going to spend the money for a set that has a warrenty go top shelf. If you are just buying a set to have and you know that you will lose a few go to Harbor freight. Greg
 
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 11:52 PM
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I've had Dewalt bits shatter
but everything else seems to be the same (Vermert American, harbor freight, milwaukee, Dollar store)
 
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 10:25 AM
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My own opinion is if you are going to spend the money for a set that has a warrenty go top shelf. If you are just buying a set to have and you know that you will lose a few go to Harbor freight. Greg
I have never seen a brand with a warranty, other then the ususal manufacturing defects (got an air bubble in the metal). I know Craftsman's aren't warranted. Snap~on considers them an expendable, like drill bits.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 12:57 PM
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My Snap on guy replaced all the broken bits I had no problem. Greg
 
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 06:20 PM
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I just get em as I need em. Itsa couple bucks to get a few bits while ur at the hardware store, and all of mine are lost before they ever break. However, my good torx bit set i have are for asocket wrench and not driver bits
 
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