I am putting together a new home tool kit for a relative, and decided that they’re going to need a set of drill and screwdriver bits to go along with a cordless drill.
To start off, I went with the Milwaukee 74pc Shockwave screwdriver bit set, priced at $20 at the time of this posting.
The Milwaukee 74pc bit sets comes with a large selection of bit sizes and styles – Phillips, slotted, square, Torx, hex (SAE), and 2 nut drivers.
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There are a couple of longer bits, and a bit holder for use with the smaller bits – of course.
The case it comes with is one of the new Packout-compatible kind that’s designed to be customizable and reusable.
I started off by looking at brand-name options at the $10-15 price range, but came across spartan bit assortments and an overall focus on Phillips and slotted.
Realistically, only a handful of these bits might see use in the next few years, but after that? Who knows.
If I had this set in my kit, I’d likely use the bit holder, Phillips #2 and maybe #1 bits, a couple of the Torx sizes, the square #2 bits, and most of the inch hex bits at one time or another.
The bits are impact-rated, but I’d also use them with a drill and handheld screwdriver.
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Is it a bit much for a basic home tool kit? Yes. But I felt it was far better than all of the options I could find at just a couple of dollars less.
I could skip an assortment and just buy a couple of bit packs. A couple of bit packs, a bit holder, and some kind of case to hold everything, and I might as well have bought an assortment.
I feel I’d definitely get my money’s worth, and hope the same for the couple I’m giving it to.
Price: $19.88
A cordless drill needs drill bits.
While I don’t anticipate the recipient will have any woodworking or fabrication projects in mind, they might need to hang some shelves.
This Dewalt 14pc set comes with a range of drill bit sizes, from 1/16″ to 1/2″. The smaller sizes can drill pilot holes in wood studs, and the larger bits can drill holes in drywall for anchors.
I bought two sets – one for the household tool kit I’m giving to the relative, and the other for myself.
It’s less expensive to buy a full 14pc kit than to buy one or sometimes two of the larger drill bits.
These are fine for construction and general purpose tasks. In my opinion, the value can’t be beat – they’re good drill bits, packed in a convenient case, at a fantastic price for what you get.
Price: $9.98
What Do You Recommend?
These are my picks – please let me know if you have different recommendations!
I feel uncertain about the Milwaukee 74pc bit set. Would I recommend it to ToolGuyd readers? Absolutely. Would I recommend it to beginner homeowners or renters with uncertain needs for their home tool kit? Maybe not, but I couldn’t find anything better to buy from any like-tier name brand.
This bit set looks to have the bare essentials, for $10 at Home Depot. Its a great starting point, but there’s no flexibility. You get 2x Phillips #2 bits. Wear or lose them both, and you’re in for a trip to the store and maybe $5 bit pack.
Bit holders are usually $4 and up, which leaves $6 between the case and bit assortment. But for $10 more, the 74pc set has much greater variety that might come in handy.
Maybe that 13pc set is a good beginner assortment, and the 74pc set for broader needs.
As for the drill bit set, that was a no-brainer pick. I’ve posted about it before, nearly every time it goes back on sale for $10.
There are absolutely many types of general drilling needs that require more than a 14pc set of twist drills can provide. The question is whether I can reasonably anticipate those needs. I’ll leave it up to the kit recipient to buy whatever they might eventually need beyond this set.
Again, you know my picks and rationale. What would you buy for a beginner home or household tool kit?
Jared
Tangential, but I think a Picquic Teeny Turner would make an excellent addition to a homeowner kit. It’s cheap, sturdy and has the precision bits everyone needs eventually (e.g. for toys, glasses, computers, electronics, cameras, watches, etc.).
The Wiha/Xioami kit you’ve recommended in the past is much better (or the Klein 32717 set), but I’m assuming this is for someone who doesn’t need specialized bits. Teeny turner is much cheaper, smaller and because it’s self-contained (you got to replace a bit to retrieve a bit), nothing goes missing.
Jim
I think you’re spot on with your choices. The bigger bit set offers enough redundancy and selection to be worth the extra money in IMO.
No question about the drill bit set for <$10. The last couple years during Black Friday sales I make my ranger buy at least a couple of these sets so we have one in each tool bag.
I volunteer at a local county conservation area and having a selection of drill bits up to 1/2” is priceless when you might have to hike the tool bag a couple miles to tackle a project.
MM
It’s hard not to recommend that drill bit set. The bits are good quality, the case is nice, and they’re great value.
As for the bit assortments, I think the one you picked has a lot of redundancy for a newbie–how many #2 bits do they need?–but it’s hard to find sets without a redundancy problem and that is good value for $20, so I think it’s a good pick. The Dewalt Maxfit Ultra 81-pc set is also worth mentioning. It’s $19.88 at Home Depot, comes in a double-sided toughcase, and has a slightly better bit assortment.
And not to keep beating the Ryobi horse, but I think Ryobi has some great value bit sets for beginners including some kits that include drill bits. They’ve got a 40pc set for $10, a 65-pc for $25, and a 95-pc for $29. Those are also worth considering, IMHO.
fred
Redundancy in #2 Phillips is a good thing – if you can school the newbie to discard ones that get worn before they bugger-up the next screw being driven.
Too bad that it’s hard to find a relatively inexpensive set that also includes some Pozidriv and hex drive bits – which are useful for cabinet hardware adjustments and assembling knockdown furniture kits. My quick search found a Wera set – that was a bit pricier:
https://www.amazon.com/BIT-CHECK-30-METAL-BIT-ASSORTMENT/dp/B01BNGH4HG
Wayne R.
The newbs who’ll get this set will also benefit from some instruction as to the diffs between Phillips & Pozidriv, otherwise it might be years before it becomes apparent otherwise.
MM
Yes, worn bits are a bad thing but we’re talking about new home owners here: just how many screws are they going to be driving? This is supposed to be a general-use around the home toolkit, not a “lets build a new deck” tool kit. Sure you want a few but you don’t need twenty. I’d argue the 3-4 #2 bits that even the smaller assortments tend to have would be plenty for a new homeowner. I think the PZs and hex bits you mentioned make a lot more sense to include than another dozen #2PHs. Wera Bit-checks are great in that regard.
Though, speaking of education, now you have another challenge: teaching people that PH and PZ are not the same thing.
fred
You’re correct about an education needed regarding the difference in cross-point drive styles. Even in a skilled production environment there was a need to be careful.
A newbie – especially with a drill-driver in hand and no sense of how to ensure that the bit is engaged, and driving (not just spinning about) can bugger up both bit and screwhead in a heartbeat.
Joe
This is actually where the kits from Target are pretty good, I got one (damn) 17 years ago that included hex and pozidriv bits, GREAT for IKEA assembly. They don’t sell durabuilt anymore, but the new blue ridge sets have similar bit assortments.
Wayne R.
“Drill bits to hang shelves” reminds me that most people who need the kind of kit you’re preparing also have little knowledge of anchors. They’ll usually use the crappy plastic anchors that come with such shelving and end up with a collapsed shelf someday.
Maybe an anchor kit too?
Stuart
I considered adding an anchor kit, but there are too many sizes, styles, and varieties.
Ron
FWIW I just go with the 75# for everything.
Matthew C
That drill bit set is a phenomenal value. I have had it for a while and it’s my got to set that I bring with me when I need to leave the house with a drill. Some friends have borrowed it and broken bits, but compared to all the sets in this price category I haven’t found anything better. I’m a machinist by trade and it won’t compete with my norsemans, but for hand drilling, it’s hard to beat. I’ve drilled some decently hard steel (stainless and some steels up to about 45-50 HRC), with success (and cutting fluid).
As for the bit set, it seems like a good value and selection to me. I’ve been trying out different drive bits and have had good luck with the Milwaukee’s. Dewalt’s kits seem very hit or miss to me, some of the bits are great and others wear out after a few screws. I believe project farm also saw the Milwaukee’s perform quite well, which is always a good confirmation of what I’ve seen. It’s a lot of bits and most will probably never see use, but it’s nice to have a good assortment. I especially like having hex bits for assembling IKEA and similar furniture.
I’ve been building similar kits for friends getting married and I think if I was doing it today I’d make the same choices as you for these pieces. I’ve been doing Ryobi for the drills, mainly so they can buy tools on the same battery system for cheap, knowing they will get them out maybe once or twice a year. I also really like the harbor freight tool sets that constantly runs on sale for $30($40 normally), it’s a good set of wrenches and lots of the other tools. The ratchet is terrible, but that’s an easy fix, and likely not something that will see a ton of use.
NoDak Farming
We recently moved into a new house. And I was able to find an anchor kit that had quality plastic anchors, of different sizes. Plus the matched screws and necessary drill bits. The anchors were color coded and there was a chart to help remind which drill bits were to be used with which anchors. Overall it was a super handy little boxed kit to have. Of course I always made every attempt to aim for studs, if at all possible. With that in mind, maybe a decent stud finder would make a nice gift for a new home owner? If they don’t already have one.
Vards Uzvards
This one?
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Triple-Grip-Multi-Purpose-Anchor-Kit-with-Screws-50-Pack-176K/202531159
Jared
I am open to other suggestions, but I like the metal screw-in anchors personally. E.g.:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/8-Zinc-Anchor-Plus-Screws-pack-50-041KI/315114809
I’ve had good luck with them and they hold very well. Good for things like towel racks where they may be subject to frequent pulling.
They also come in a plastic version – it works well too, but it’s a little easier to mess them up.
James
Of you haven’t used toggle bolts yet, you need to start. Yeah they’re a bit pricey but if you’re installing something that you don’t want to fall down, that’s your jam.
NoDak Farming
Yes Vards, that does appear to be the kit I used. Now remembering it, I had bought one of those Flambeau branded clear organizers for it. Which had room leftover for a few more picture hanging hardware tidbits.
Mark. M
Best bit-related decision I ever made: Order three sets of hex-drive 2″ or 3″ bits off Amazon, one in metric hex (allen, if you’re old), one in SAE hex, and one torx. Get one of those $9 Dewalt medium bit cases (or what I did was a actually bought some clearance Craftsman bit cases from Lowes, threw all the cheap-o bits in the trash and kept the cases for organizers). For new homeowners/apartment renters they are going to be putting together furniture and having good hex-drive hex and torx bits that are clearly organized are a lifesaver compared to the included L-wrenches. I mean for sure they’ll appreciate what you’re doing with the Philps and slotted and whatnot, but every time I use my self-made hex/torx set on some in-a-box furniture piece I’m glad I spent the time and money to do it.
James
Or Railer.
Saulac
Milwaukee has adopted the bit organizer setups from Bosch? My first bit organizers were a two sets, drive and drill, from Milwaukee. It is literally required pliers, or at least gloves, to remove bits from the slots. I did a bit of research the ordered an empty organizer from Bosch. I have PTSD with Milwaukee organizers and have not looked back since. Look like I should. My general complaints about bits organizers are they are not compacted as they could be.
Blythe
These are updated cases, much better, on the verge of too loose
Jared
Now that I think about it, there is something I would buy instead of this Milwaukee set – but there’s a catch.
The Mastercraft 61-pc Security Bit Set is what I actually use in my portable tool bag. It’s been great because I basically always have the bit I need.
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mastercraft-security-bit-set-61-pc-0543781p.html?rq=bit+set#srp
It’s not that the bits are better, it’s that if I only had one set, I would rather have it cover everything.
Many times you’re doing a little home maintenance and discover:
– there’s a tiny hex set screw that’s come loose, making a faucet handle wobble;
– a chair leg is loose and it needs a torx driver;
– new light fixture might need a security torx; or
– you might need to adjust the levers on a bike or some other sports gear equipment and need particular hex sizes.
The catch is that particular set is from a Canadian retailer, but I’m sure there’s a bunch of similar things available in the USA. That just happened to be what I’m using so it came to mind. Also, ignore the price. The retailer is famous for putting everything on “sale” eventually, such that you almost never buy something from there that isn’t. That set will probably be $9.99 at some point in the next few weeks.
TomD
I like the kits that have NONE of the shorty bits or even a bit holder.
They’re much harder to find, because they can’t blather about “fifty billion fiddly bits”. But I find that most bit holders have all the little ones when I’ve used and lost the long ones.
The best thing I ever bought was a very long (like 8 inch) Torx bit for the screws I have laying around. Thing makes it very easy to use.
JH
whatever is on clearance and impact rated – Wiha, Klein, Dewalt, Makita, or Milwaukee is all fine with me
Andrew Patrick Rossignol
Hard to argue. I like the Flex bits. The Spyder bits are the most expensive in Lowes and are trash.
72Anthony
What kind of drill/driver do they have. Regular, round shank drill bits need a tool with a chuck.
I’d recommend drill bits with the hex shank.
As others have said, recommend some metric hex bits for assembling furniture.
Stuart
They’re about to get a Dewalt 20V Max Atomic drill/driver with 3-jaw chuck.
I bought and returned a Wera Pozidrive screwdriver. My uncle-in-law said they already ordered furniture and are unlikely to head to IKEA anytime soon.
I also gave them a hex key set, inch and metric, which will help with most assembly tasks.
fred
They may be better off with the Allen wrench sets anyway. Any assemble might go slower – but they are not likely to over-torque and break or strip anything. Then too Allen wrenches can come in handy for tightening set screws (knobs, handles etc.) and unlocking (pushing the release button) many bathroom passage locks should a child get stuck inside.
Funda
I recently had to do a project which needed me to drill holes using a right angle bit adapter. Unfortunately, my drill bits with a hex shank exhibited a fair amount of wobble and I would love recommendations for a good quality set.
I would consider a right angle adapter with a 3-jaw chuck but those are substantially larger than the hex ones.
fred
I’ve never found 1/4-inch hex shank ones that entirely eliminate the wobble. I’ve tried Bosch, Dewalt, Irwin, Makita, Milwaukee and Makita ones. Stubby drill bits with hex shanks might reduce the wobble somewhat – but much of ones I see on offer are from brands I do not trust.
My suggestion is to use aircraft adapter bits with a right-angle drive designed for their use.
JR Ramos
The adapter plus the generally imprecise broaching for the hex is where the wobble usually comes from but if you got bad bits that’s no good. For inexpensive but really decent, maybe consider the Jefe Hex brand on Amazon. Got a set of these for the office a few years ago and was really quite impressed – well made and well fitted into the base unlike a lot of them (including most I’ve used from Milwaukee and Dewalt and especially Ryobi).
https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/A30A0F25-1C62-40EE-BB1B-3F92AF8D6FF4
Norseman makes some excellent ones in normal jobber lengths (or close, different for hex types). They’re pretty expensive but they are essentially the same as their premium M7 bits. Search for Norseman Type QR-AG and they have a few sets. Replacements will be harder to find but distributors have them and probably EOA Saw (great outfit in Texas).
The little stubby versions from a host of brands on Amazon are so-so. Cheap steel and not particularly well ground but they get the job done. They have brad point versions which are what I’ve used a fair amount, with the DeWalt angle adapter – sure was a lifesafer many times with cabinets and bookcases and desks in that office. They have normal twist bits as well and a newer crop of cobalt versions (that also don’t look well ground but I’ve not seen them in person). The smallest of these might be bent but they’re easy enough to gently straighten to acceptability – I think the sets I got were from Nikko and all were straight but these are the same from brand to brand and quality varies by package.
All of the angle adapters seem to have this inherent wobble, like every point in the chain and even the expensive old all-metal Milwaukee version wasn’t all that rigid (nice to have that handle though).
Funda
@Fred
Tha aircraft bits and right angle driver look fascinating but I don’t do this often enough to justify buying them. Thanks for the reference
@JR Ramos
I will look for the higher quality hex shank drill bits that you suggest. I’m currently using the Dewalt right angle adapter with Dewalt drill bits.
fred
In our fabrication business we used to buy the bits from Pan American Tool – and used Dotco and some other pneumatic drivers. We also had some driver attachments form a company called George A. Terry.
In my home shop – I had a right-angle driver from Tight Fit Tools. Mine is over 20 years old and was made in the USA. Back then the all-metal drivers cost over $30 and were decent tools. Today the driver is sold for about the same price (despite inflation of over 20 years) and gets mixed reviews.
https://www.amazon.com/Attachment-Tight-Fit-Accessory-00100/dp/B01J8XCL88/
JR Ramos
Cripe Distributing also has several sizes of closeout hex drill bits from Wiha. Still not cheap but not expensive either…might be worth a look especially if you can spread the shipping cost with other items you might want.
Eric
I think that those kits will work well. But I would add a 4mm bit kit and a security bit set. Cheap ones from HF would be fine. They won’t need them very often, but they’ll be happy to have them on hand when they need them.
MattT
Based on online reviews, Project Farm, and personal experience, when I need bits I just buy DeWalt. Often the best, always (so far) good enough.
Kevin D
I think its a fantastic choice and will likely be the only bit set they’ll need for years to come. I could also see something like this Kobalt bit set at Lowes
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-100-Piece-1-in-Set-Steel-Hex-Shank-Screwdriver-Bit-Set/1002653024
Not much in the way of redundancy but absolutely fantastic for all those oddball bit styles/sizes for towel racks, shelving, or even just replacing batteries in electronics. I bought one on a whim years ago and its been clutch
JR Ramos
That Milwaukee kit is a good one, great value. A little bulky but the space could be better utilized by removing some of the rows and/or spare bits. Won’t replace a set of keys, which is vital these days, but it does come with SAE allen bits, which is great – one of the few sets that does.
If these Makita sets can still be found, much prefer those (not as fond of the new black ones or the new case designs from them): https://14cyiuhvcgv.com/makita-xps-impact-screwdriver-bits-early-review/%3C/a%3E
Might also go in person to your Lowe’s stores and see if they have any of the Crescent Apex sets on closeout. They were blowing those out for a song in my area – cases are great, bits are great. I picked up two of the medium-count sets for like $6 each, just to repurpose the cases.
Could add a set of Wiha metric allen bits for about $6-$10 on Amazon (price fluctuates wildly). This might be the most useful thing after the Phillips bits…..
Koko The Talking Ape
I’ve said this before, but I would give them a few Pozidriv bits for assembling IKEA furniture (maybe replacing a few of the square drive bits). And remember to instruct them on the difference.
Koko The Talking Ape
Oh, I see Stuart’s particular people won’t be going to IKEA soon.
Blythe
A 6” and 12” locking bit extender would be essential additions to the bit sets. I reach for mine daily to solve problems in weird situations. They can be used with spade bits or 1/4 hex drill bits as well.
Situations such as driving screws into a decorative shelf bracket, these let you go straight on instead of at an angle, which looks better and less likely to strip the screws
Funda
I have some extenders with magnetic bit extenders that sometimes leave the bit in the work. Which locking style bit extenders would you recommend?
fred
My personal favorites are from Wera. They come in different lengths. Here is one:
https://www.amazon.com/Wera-Hexagon-Standard-Rapidaptor-Universal/dp/B003KN3FK6
and I use a short one in SS:
https://www.amazon.com/Wera-Stainless-Rapidaptor-Universal-Holder/dp/B000X1N22Y
Funda
I have the shorter Wera!
Was looking for the 12″ and 18″ ones.
JR Ramos
I don’t think Wera makes a long one but I wish they did – love the rapidaptor holders. The Milwaukee ones are pretty decent and they have 12″ and 18″, I think a 22 or 24 inch also. Ivy Classic has long ones as well but I don’t know about the quality of that item from them (they’re generally very good to excellent products). You might also consider the old Eazypower flex shafts – they’re fairly rigid and not super easy to flex, have good bit retention (just a spring clip but works with any bit and holds well) – they won’t handle as much torsion/torque, though (I think around 15 ft lbs or so for the heavier version if I remember right) and the end is a little larger, around 5/8″ maybe. Harder to find these long extensions now. Doesn’t seem like Irwin has them anymore…Wiha and PB Swiss don’t have anything. Maybe a 12″ extension and 6″ or longer bit (Wera and Makita have excellent long length bits).
Blythe
I have Irwin, Diablo, and Bosch-all are equally fine. If I was buying again I would look for one that doesn’t require the collar to be pulled back to insert the bit.
Magnetic are slimmer, but I find the slightly larger cross-section to be well worth the benefit of the bit never coming out accidentally
Funda
I will look at those brands for 18″ extenders. The main application is replacing drawer glide sockets in the back of our cabinets. They only come in platic for our glides and have been breaking every so often recently.
Funda
Found a Titan 16018 on Amazon that is incorrectly listed as an 8″ length
https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Tools-16018-Release-Extension/dp/B00132FUP4/
fred
Wood Owl (makers of some nice auger bits) make some (# 05318) that extend up to 24 inches:
https://www.zoro.com/woodowl-swordriver-adjustable-extension-14-24-05318/i/G4080503/
They also sell a shorter version:
https://www.amazon.com/SworDriver-Multi-Length-Extensions-SHK-Hex/dp/B00NC8WOTW
JR Ramos
I just replied to your other comment….mentioned the Eazypower flex shafts and after seeing this use case that might be ideal for you. Might be harder to find (amazon probably) but they have an 18″ version in the heavier series. They’re not really very flexy at all unless you force them to be. I’ve used mine (same series, 11″) for this kind of thing a lot but there are times when it’s a little wide so an extension with a long bit will poke into tighter areas.
fred
Here’s the Eazy Power 36 inch one:
https://www.zoro.com/eazypower-flexible-extension-14-14-36-73630/i/G1771201/?q=G1771201
and the 18 inch one:
https://www.amazon.com/Eazypower-73628-18-Inch-Industrial-4-Inch/dp/B002GWVGSU
es
Hopefully milwaukee has improved things. Their bits used to be soft and the cases used to have impossible to remove bits. I think this set is sae hex only. If you work on bicycles I think metric is important though I usually use handtools for those. Sae bits can fit but are loosey. I think Ikea furniture also uses metric hex as well.
That dewalt drill bit set is great.
es
never mind. i read in your comments that you already are gifting them a metric hex key set.
Jerry
I have the bit driver set, and I like it. The hex and torx bits can be a big help in speeding up putting together something like an Ikea bookshelf or porch swing kit. I’m kind of the type that says get the big kit right away, instead of a small kit, then add this and add that. IMO, it is easier to keep track of everything if it is in one case, then you don’t have to go looking where you put the hex or Torx bits.
Also, can’t complain about the DeWalt drill bits for the price. If considering something else the Milwaukee Shockwave impact rated bits are a nice upgrade. The bits are a little bit better quality, they drill through steel better and being impact rated, the bigger bits won’t give you torque reaction when using an impact driver they way they would in a drill when it ‘bites’.
In fact, if I were giving a friend a power tool, anymore I would get them an impact driver along with the driver bit set you mentioned and a Shockwave bit set. An impact driver can make a pretty good drill substitute, but a drill makes a poor impact driver substitute. You can also get impact rated spade bits now so I rarely use my drill anymore. The lack of torque reaction from the impact driver is so much better for my wife and kids to use, and even me in awkward positions.
fred
The impact driver is a great boon in construction. But an impact driver (even a drill-driver in the hands of a newbie can result in buggered or broken screws. It would not be my first choice as a gift for picture hanging, wall anchor placement or furniture assembly tasks.
Joe
my favourite so far has been from Bosch but I’m not sure they’re easily found anymore – something like the MS4041. most of the time you only need a few bits, and the mix of drivers and boring bits I found good. you might outgrow it eventually, but I find that inevitable with any kit.
Eric H
I find it is important to have both imperial and metric hex bits. If you make adjustments to European style cabinet hardware or most bicycles or build IKEA furniture, you will want the metric hex bits especially if you have a ratcheting bit wrench or a drill.
I recently picked up the VESSEL IMPACT BALL™ Torsion Bit 30+1 PC. Set in SLIDE CASE No.IB31P02U from Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WHYFQYL?
If you are at Lowe’s, the Wiha TerminatorBlue 1/4-in x 1-in Phillips/Square/Torx Impact Driver Bit (32-Piece) is a great set that even includes a bit ratchet.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Wiha-Wiha-32-Piece-Terminator-Blue-Impact-Bit-Set-with-1-4-in-Ratchet/5000289431
Wojtek
I recently got these ball head Vessel bits to work on my bike, great for getting into higher spaces. Lots of great stuff out there from the Euro and Japanese brands.
https://www.amazon.com/VESSEL-Single-GO-SAI-No-GS5P-35-Japan/dp/B0751KFMK4/
Wojtek
I’m a DIYer so my tools down get ton of use. I recently picked up the Wiha bit set
and love how well the bits come out of the holder while still being very secure.
I feel like I need gloves and a pair of pliers in order to remove the bits from my plethora of Milwaukee bit cases/holders.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Wiha-8-Piece-Bit-Buddy-1-in-Alloy-Steel-Bits-and-Magnetic-Bit-Holder/5000214461
Andrew Cooper
Thanks very much for the DeWalt drill set recommendation. I’m in the UK so nearly all of my drill bits are metric. For a while I’ve thought a set of Imperial sized bits would come in handy – saves fiddling about converting when using US plans.
These are excellent bits, shipped effortlessly from the US by Amazon and at a good price.
Ron
Drive guide. A couple. He will probably end up using deck screws and they tip. A drive guide and a quick lesson will prevent hours of frustration and adult language. Maybe include a box of coarse dry wall screws and a note these will generally work fine.