Stercorarius Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 I'm looking for a quality se t of 1/4" hex drive nut drivers for an impact driver. They don't necessarily need to be impact rated, but that would be a plus. Magnetic vs. Conventional isn't a big deal. What I want is a set that has to come in a decent permanent case and include a broad range of both metric and standard sizes. These will mostly be used for hose clamps and assorted other low torque fasteners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 I have Tekton, they are fairly cheap I'll grab you a link... Jimbo Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poisonfangs85 Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 I second Jimbo. I bought the Tektons a while back and they have served me very well. I would have liked a magnetic set but for the money they have been outstanding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 TEKTON 2938 Quick-Change Power Nut Driver Bit Set with Detents, 14-Piece https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007BLZ7TK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_p-AaxbKE35P6Y Can't beat 5.99 Jimbo Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano123 Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 What do you guys recommend for magnetic sets? A few of my cheap set have lost their magnets on the most used sizes. I have a few Dewalt that are good quality, but I don't have a full set. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Milwaukee shock wave aren't bad just never seen a whole set... Jimbo Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano123 Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 I only really use 1/4" and 5/16" but I wouldn't mind a decent set. I will check out the Milwaukee set, red always looks better than yellow anyway! Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 I only really use 1/4" and 5/16" but I wouldn't mind a decent set. I will check out the Milwaukee set, red always looks better than yellow anyway! Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Too bad they have a gun metal finish lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano123 Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Ok, the red case looks better than yellow wise guy! Haha Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Ok, the red case looks better than yellow wise guy! Haha Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk I'm running out of bubbles to bust, but they don't come in a case either lol, but one of them has a red ring! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 For HVAC work, we go through 1/4" nut drivers like water, and Malco or Dewalt are the favorites here. Milwaukee looked promising, but I go back to Dewalt when they started to pop off easier and wear out quicker. This was using impacts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano123 Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 I used to like Jimbo too... haha. I have been really please with my dewalt bits, I just wondered what others are using. I use the 1/4" the most for my metal roof screws and self tapping screws. I also use the 5/16" for self tapping screws and I believe the timber lok lags I used are 5/16" as well. If I need another size nut driver I use a hex to nut driver adapter and a socket. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 33 minutes ago, JimboS1ice said: I'm running out of bubbles to bust, but they don't come in a case either lol, but one of them has a red ring! You can get a set of drivers with 1/4, 5/16 and 3/8 nut drivers in a case, but I don't think Milwaukee make any other sizes, i could be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano123 Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 When he said shockwave I pictured them in a Milwaukee red case like the bits come in. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 From Milwaukee's Website Yeah I thought that's what you meant, you can get the three nut drivers in a case, just not a full blown set like the Tektons, which are more for automotive work, which is what @Stercorarius is looking for, and I rarely need anything bigger than 3/8" drivers, that's the largest self tappers I use on a regular basis. But it would be good to have a nice set. I think for me, magnetic would be a requirement because of things I work on sometimes need the fastener to stay with me and not get lost down a piece of ductwork if I didn't have a magnet..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 You can get a set of drivers with 1/4, 5/16 and 3/8 nut drivers in a case, but I don't think Milwaukee make any other sizes, i could be wrong When he said shockwave I pictured them in a Milwaukee red case like the bits come in. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Ip guess you can, forgot you can get the 4 in the bit set, the ones I bought just came in a blister pack. They don't have a full set or come in a holder like the Tekton set does. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Nice find, I would prefer them full size though (the five piece set), because it can be a pain to pull those little guys out of the adapter if they have a real good grip and they don't want to let loose. I also don't have to have a separate adapter to hold the bits in, they can just go in the impact. Also, there are times when I use the shorter guys, that after enough use, they will pull out of the adapter if they get stuck on the fastener, that's another reason I like the full length shaft to go directly into my impact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Personally is recommend a 1/4 hex to square adapter so you can use sockets you already own and that way you can use deep sockets too. That's what I do with my impact driver 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano123 Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Looks like I should pick up that 45 piece set. I could use a few impact rated drill bits too. I have a Kobalt impact bit set, but the rest of mine are not impact rated. I have yet to buy any Milwaukee bits though since we have a Lowes in town and the closest HD is 35 min in either direction. We did just get a Family Farm and Home store that I saw Milwaukee bits in. I assumed they would be over priced compared to HD or Amazon so I didn't really look too hard at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Nice find, I would prefer them full size though (the five piece set), because it can be a pain to pull those little guys out of the adapter if they have a real good grip and they don't want to let loose. I also don't have to have a separate adapter to hold the bits in, they can just go in the impact. Also, there are times when I use the shorter guys, that after enough use, they will pull out of the adapter if they get stuck on the fastener, that's another reason I like the full length shaft to go directly into my impact. I use the little guys, don't own the longer ones because I wanted the five sizes. Personally is recommend a 1/4 hex to square adapter so you can use sockets you already own and that way you can use deep sockets too. That's what I do with my impact driver I have a hard time finding smaller skze impact sockets, what smaller sizes you use? Looks like I should pick up that 45 piece set. I could use a few impact rated drill bits too. I have a Kobalt impact bit set, but the rest of mine are not impact rated. I have yet to buy any Milwaukee bits though since we have a Lowes in town and the closest HD is 35 min in either direction. We did just get a Family Farm and Home store that I saw Milwaukee bits in. I assumed they would be over priced compared to HD or Amazon so I didn't really look too hard at them. It's a nice set but I don't think it's worth the regular price of 40 bucks, 15 dollars is about all it's worth IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano123 Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Its $29.97 in your pic, are you saying they go on sale for $15 or do you mean they are overpriced for what you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 I'm sure that sunex makes them but I don't own any in 1/4 inch drive. Regular sockets are plenty strong for my 12v impact driver. I mainly use it for interior work or light duty stuff like stercorarius most likely would too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Its $29.97 in your pic, are you saying they go on sale for $15 or do you mean they are overpriced for what you get? I was referring to the Tekton kit I bought on Amazon warehouse deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 I don't think you can beat the Tekton set on price and quality. If you don't mind the pricing, I REALLY like my Wera nut driver bits. When you feel the weight comparison vs other nut driver bits you'll understand the pricing. I only needed a couple and tacked it onto an order I was already placing so it wasn't a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 I don't think you can beat the Tekton set on price and quality. If you don't mind the pricing, I REALLY like my Wera nut driver bits. When you feel the weight comparison vs other nut driver bits you'll understand the pricing. I only needed a couple and tacked it onto an order I was already placing so it wasn't a problem. But 40 bucks regular price? I could see 25, maybe 30 but 40?? The case could be a better quality plastic for that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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