What is a bit driver tool?

Driver bits are wonderful accessories that turn your drill into a power screwdriver. Using a power drill and driver bits allow you to drive and remove screws that you wouldn’t be able to with just a screwdriver, and they allow you to work much more quickly.

What bits do I need for my impact driver?

An impact driver has a collet that accepts 1/4-inch hex shank driver bits—to insert or release a bit you pull the collet forward. An impact driver is specifically designed to drive screws and bolts that would otherwise stall out a cordless drill. It does this by using concussive force to drive a screw into wood.

How many types of driver bits are there?

There are three styles of screwdriver bits available.

What is the difference between a 1/4 and 1/2 impact driver?

Impact drivers will make short work of lag bolts or lag screws, up to an extent. A driver with a 1/4 inch or 3/8 inch bit can be the better choice for smaller screws. A 1/2 inch impact driver or an impact wrench may actually deliver too much torque that the screws or bolts are quickly stripped, or worse, snapped.

Do I need special bits for impact driver?

The answer is no. As explained, regular drill bits are not designed to withstand the stress of the torque an impact driver outputs. As a result, if stress-tested, regular drill bits with hex ends placed in impact drivers can easily snap which could also break the impact driver itself.

What are pz2 bits for?

These DeWalt screwdriver bits are designed for professional use. They provide a high-quality screwing action attached to your power drill. The flexible torsion zone on each bit absorbs stress caused by excessive tightening, and so reduces breakages.

Are all screwdriver bits the same?

All screwdriver bits have what is known as a ¼” hex shank, and are able to fit into any drill with either a keyed, keyless, or ¼” (6.35mm) hex drive chuck. There are three styles of screwdriver bits available.