{"id":5983,"date":"2011-12-21T09:23:45","date_gmt":"2011-12-21T03:59:52","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2013-05-01T17:00:42","modified_gmt":"2013-05-02T00:00:42","slug":"power-bits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tkdev.kk.org\/cooltools\/power-bits\/","title":{"rendered":"Power Bits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For too long I relied on traditional insert bits for my power drill\/driver. I liked the easy variety of &#8220;ends&#8221; that were available, but I was also frustrated by the magnetic holders that would drop the bits at the wrong moment.<\/p>\n<p>Then I discovered power bits (bits that fit into Power Bit base, also known as a 1\/4&#8243; hex shank base). These are usually seen on the magnetic insert bit adapters for power drills, and are designed so that the machine-end of these bits lock in mechanically. Not only do they lock, but they offer 1\/4&#8243; shaft slimness for their entire length, while also offering varied lengths.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, at work I frequently use a 12&#8243; shafted #3 Phillips bit. I also use 2&#8243; Torx bits, a variety of 6&#8243; bits (tiny Phillips, security or plain Torx, and #2\/#3 Square), and a larger set of Ryobi drill bits, all with the Power Bit base. I&#8217;ve also got a full set of nut drivers, 1\/4&#8243;, 3\/8&#8243; &#038; 1\/2&#8243; socket adapters (straight &#038; wobble), extensions, and flex shafts. All these fit in drills (with a locking adapter in the chuck), and impact drivers. I still have some insert bits, but I&#8217;ve found that I&#8217;m seriously reluctant to use them. The design difference may seem minimal, but the impact is significant when you work with these tools all day. <\/p>\n<p>Power Bits have been a major boon for me, and I thought it worthy of Cool Tools. In terms of brands, I&#8217;ve found Wiha Tools makes 90% of the Power Bits I need and use. <\/p>\n<div class='ctx-module-container ctx_default_placement ctx-clearfix'><\/div><span class=\"ctx-article-root\"><!-- --><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Better bits<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false},"categories":[41],"tags":[1350],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tkdev.kk.org\/cooltools\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5983"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tkdev.kk.org\/cooltools\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tkdev.kk.org\/cooltools\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tkdev.kk.org\/cooltools\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/33"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tkdev.kk.org\/cooltools\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5983"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/tkdev.kk.org\/cooltools\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5983\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11918,"href":"https:\/\/tkdev.kk.org\/cooltools\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5983\/revisions\/11918"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tkdev.kk.org\/cooltools\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5983"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tkdev.kk.org\/cooltools\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5983"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tkdev.kk.org\/cooltools\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5983"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}