Magnetic 1/4 in Hex Bit Holders

[George7941]

This is for use in a drill or impact driver. I need recommendations for two types

1) Bit holder with a strong magnet. Among the ones I have now, this Hilti has the strongest magnet
https://www.homedepot.ca/search?q=hilti bit holder#!q=hilti bit holder

2) A really short bit holder for getting into tight spaces - the shorter the better.

 

[RooflessVW]

I hate magnetic holders so I can't really recommend one.

But I have several Wera Rapidaptors and love them.

https://www-de.wera.de/en/great-tools/rapidaptor/

And a 6" Milwaukee.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...netic-Locking-Bit-Holder-48-32-4532/301809008

 

[RyanY]

I only have limited experience with these, but my Craftsman magnet holds pretty well. OTOH the Harbor Freight no-name unit is pretty much useless.

 

[George7941]

I hate magnetic holders

HATE seems rather strong, it can be a pain if the job involves constant switching of bits.

The Rapidaptor seems promising, I am going to pick one up
https://www.atlas-machinery.com/wera-tools/wera-05052490001/

 

[JTK]

HATE seems rather strong, it can be a pain if the job involves constant switching of bits.

The Rapidaptor seems promising, I am going to pick one up
https://www.atlas-machinery.com/wera-tools/wera-05052490001/

I've got a Wera tool check plus kit. It's awesome for tight spots and to grab and go in a pinch.

 

[RooflessVW]

HATE seems rather strong, it can be a pain if the job involves constant switching of bits.

I use quality bits and they can to get stuck in fasteners, so I avoid the frustration of magnetic holders.

 

[JHZR2]

For #2, not sure why you would want one in an impact. I guess sometimes they can be handy for holding a screw on a bit, but usually for me not a preferred approach. If you’re talking about short spaces it just adds length. I also avoid running bits in a drill, personally.

For #1, I’ve seen some in a true value store that claim to have the strongest magnet. I don’t know. But again, I rarely use these and prefer just running the right bit direct in an impact (usually a 1.5-2” length with a notch at the bottom) and nothing else. If I need to start a long screw with minimal help, Imhave one of the cheap Bosch ones that slides over the bit and screw, which works fine.

 

[George7941]

For #2, not sure why you would want one in an impact. I guess sometimes they can be handy for holding a screw on a bit, but usually for me not a preferred approach. If you’re talking about short spaces it just adds length. I also avoid running bits in a drill, personally.

For #1, I’ve seen some in a true value store that claim to have the strongest magnet. I don’t know. But again, I rarely use these and prefer just running the right bit direct in an impact (usually a 1.5-2” length with a notch at the bottom) and nothing else. If I need to start a long screw with minimal help, Imhave one of the cheap Bosch ones that slides over the bit and screw, which works fine.

For both #1 and #2, I like the magnet for holding the screw on to the bit

 

[Cruisin'n5thgear]

HATE seems rather strong, it can be a pain if the job involves constant switching of bits.

The Rapidaptor seems promising, I am going to pick one up
https://www.atlas-machinery.com/wera-tools/wera-05052490001/

Can't say enough good stuff about this one! Needed a solid bit holder to install 650' of cedar fencing and this one was outstanding.