- Flat Head (or Slotted Head) Screwdriver.
- Phillips Screwdriver.
- Pozidriv Screwdriver.
- Robertson or Square Screwdriver.
- Torx Screwdriver.
- Hex Screwdriver or Hexagon Screwdriver.
What are screwdriver drill bits called?
Hex head bits or Allen bits have 6 flat sides and the screws or bolts that go with them are very common. You're probably already familiar with these thanks to the hex keys—AKA Allen wrenches—that come with your Ikea furniture. The bits are exactly the same, they just fit in a screwdriver or drill instead.11 Mar 2021
How do I choose a screwdriver bit?
Choose the bit size that fills the screw head entirely. A bit that is too big or too small will not seat properly, and you'll end up with a stripped screw.
What size is a screwdriver bit?
Most screwdriver bits have a shank diameter of ¼ inch (6.35mm). This means they can be used in tools with a ¼ inch chuck size.
Can you use a screwdriver bit in a drill?
Can I Use My Drill as a Screwdriver? The short answer, absolutely. Just make sure your drill has some of the basic features we'll break down, which if it's operating and functional, you'll be able to drive screws with ease.
Who makes the best screwdriver bit sets?
- Dewalt Screwdriver Bit Set Best Overall.
- WORKPRO 47-Piece Screwdriver Bit Set Best Value.
- Steelman Pro 50-Piece Impact Driver Bit Set Premium Choice.
- Makita Pc Impactx Driver Bit Set.
- Bosch 44-Piece Impact Screwdriving System Set.
- Milwaukee Shockwave Impact Driver Bit Set.
What are the most commonly used screwdriver bits?
Phillips Head Screw Bits The most common type of fastener has got to be the #2 Phillips head bit, but we've even seen adaptation here. The name “Phillips” comes from its inventor Henry F. Phillips in the 1930s. These types of screwdrivers have a pointed cross-head tip that matches a self-centering, cross-head screw.19 Mar 2021
Are Bosch screwdriver bits any good?
They're good quality bits. They seem to last a long time and I haven't broken any yet. I still have a couple of assortments, and picked up some bulk packs last holiday season. I use these bits with cordless drills as much as I do with impact drivers.23 Jul 2019