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Favorite Screwdriver and Impact Driver Bits? Ours: Milwaukee Shockwave

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Milwaukee Shockwave 2nd Generation Long Screwdriver Bits

I’m prepping for a head-to-head comparison between Harbor Freight’s new 20V Max Hercules cordless drill/driver, and Dewalt’s DCD777 20V Max brushless cordless drill/driver. Both are usually on sale for $99, and so that’s the com

Because if I’m doing a direct comparison, I need all new power tool accessories and at least 2 of everything. I visited my nearest Home Depot to pick up some needed drill bit, screwdriver bits, bit holders, nutdriver bits, and impact sockets.

I have an impact driver comparison on my to-do list. I don’t really buy non-impact driver bits anymore. I will sometimes, but generally only for hand tools.

If it goes in a drill, 9 times out of 10 it’s an impact-rated bit. It’s easier than keeping non-impact and impact bits on hand.

When I got back and started putting my purchases away, I realized something. I have a very strong preference for Milwaukee Shockwave impact-rated bits. I even bought some Shockwave RedHelix drill bits.

I can’t tell you if Milwaukee’s bits are best. But in my experience, they hold up well and are reasonably priced.

Some of their small accessory packs aren’t the best value – I paid $4 for just (2) T20 power bits, but it’s what I found in-store. Insert bits would have been more economical, but I wanted longer power bits and don’t need a lot.

I like Bosch’s newly designed impact driver bits too – and ordered a couple more packs online. But it’ll take time before it arrives, and I need to get the drill testing started ASAP.

I’ll have a separate post about what I bought for testing and why, but wanted to share my realization of how much appeal I saw in the Milwaukee Shockwave accessories.

  • Drill bits: Milwaukee Shockwave (although I’m generally not a fan of hex-shanked drill bits)
  • Spade bits: Bosch
  • Auger bits: Bosch
  • Nut driver assortment: Milwaukee Shockwave
  • Nut driver power bits: Milwaukee Shockwave
  • Sockets: Milwaukee Shockwave and Makita
  • Phillips power bits: Dewalt MaxFit
  • Torx power bits: Milwaukee Shockwave
  • Bit Holders: Milwaukee Shockwave

I also bought a set of Shockwave drill bits and a Shockwave screwdriver bit set for the DIYer tool kit guide I’m working on.

Whenever I go on a tool or supply run at Home Depot, I end up coming up with a lot of Milwaukee Red. Part of that is because of Home Depot’s tool brand partnerships and relationships. I like Bosch and Dewalt accessories, but I have quicker and easier access to a wider selection of Milwaukee Shockwave accessories.

And these more recent generation of Milwaukee Shockwave accessories? I’m not finding much to complain about.

Do you have a favorite go-to brand of screwdriver and impact driver bits?


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