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Impact driver bits.

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#1 ·
I have been shearing of the Philups #2 bits made by Bosch after maybe running 20 screws. Screws ranging from 3" down to 2.5" Any chance the pilot holes are too small? Do they make a "impact grade" bit for our impact drivers?

Dave
 
#2 ·
yes bosch does make impact bits. so does dewalt and milwaukee.

the dewalt ones are junk though. ive found the milwaukee shockwave ones work best

heres the question though. what are you using 3" drywall screws for anyway. their not designed for framing . their meant for hanging drywall and light things. they dont have the shear strength of a wood screw
 
#5 ·
Phillip screws are on their way out except for things like drywall, they cam out too easy. The way to go for for long screws or about any wood screw is square head or the new TORX they are really hard to strip.
 
#8 ·
Only thing sheet rock screws are good for is sheetrock.
There to brittle to use for wood working. Any side load and there just going to snap off.
Use ceramic coated decking screws or wood screws instead.
 
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