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Serious Toolster Artifacer "Artifacer" (Norhern Vermont, Vermont) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Maxtech 16521MX 32-Piece Precision Bit Set (Tools & Home Improvement)
This Maxtech 30-piece set has the best bit assortment that I have seen. I had several sets before ordering and purchased another set as well at the time that I purchased the Maxtech. The set does not mention what I have found on my own but mention it here to let you know. When I first received it I was extremely impressed by the quality of the bits. They are all manufactured from a 0.155" steel hex stock. I wish I knew of a handle that would accept this size hex bit that held the bits in place magnetically rather than a clip style. I have used Brownell's Gunsmith's full size hex Magna Bits for years and have several extra Magnetic handles and truly love this style. Back to my main point. Upon receiving I assumed that the handle alone would just accept the bits. When I went to install a bit directly into the handle the bit just fell into the handle clear out of sight. I just thought that this was the way to use the bits and just tried to really clamp down on the bits to keep them from falling. Problem is, the collets in the handle are just plastic with a metal outer tightening collar. The outer collar is the only thing that is metal and I kept loosing the bits as the light force used in tightening and loosening fasteners would just keep pushing the bits back inside of the handle. This morning I was just playing around with the set. I had not tried using the extension. But I found that once the extension was inserted I found that it was really an integral part of the set and why the handle is hollow. The extension is accepted at full depth to be pushed way down into the handle. You can extend it out any length that you desire. But pushed way in, it becomes the final piece in the puzzle. With this extension inserted you have a clip tip with a firm socket into which the bits, once inserted, are firmly held into place without any chance of them loosening and falling in deeper. Once I discovered this little bit of information my opinion of this set increased dramatically. This should be pointed out more clearly in the main description. Also the bits are held in the case by three trays that are completely removable from the main case which is very handy. The bits are clipped firmly in place. I would rather see these trays held into the case being able to just tilt forward with the "option" to remove them if you desire. All in all, with this bit of information known, I would give this set a 5-Star Rating. I hope this is useful.
UPDATE 7/3/009: Shortly after writing this I found a link on Amazon to 'widgetsupply.com'. They had a set of four color-coded aluminum micro screwdrivers with hollow handles. They came with sets of Torx, Phillips, Hex and Plain bits that are stored inside the handles which can be sortd by color depending on type of bit. The most important thing to me is that this set of handles holds the bits by the use of magnetic chucks! They accept all of the 0.155" Maxtech hex bits. 3
Technical Details
30 heavy duty Chrome-Vanadium precision bits
Telescopic driver shaft adjusts to desired length
Compact pocket sized case
3 removable bit trays for easy access
Metal tightening ferril
Product Description
From the Manufacturer
32-piece precision Multi-Driver Set an Ideal tool set for electronic work shops, watch repair, eyeglass repair, and hobby miniatures where fine precision is required. Contents: Handle w/ Rotating cap and locking nut; - 100mm(4) (nominal) extension w/internal spring retainer; - 30 bits including: 4 Phillips No. 000, No. 00, No. 0, No. 1; 7 Slot(mm) 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0; 9 Star (Torx) No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 9, No. 10, No. 15, No. 20; 8 Hex(mm) 0.7, 0.9, 1.3, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0; 2 Pozi No. 0, No. 1
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