Frame fixing screw bit

[Tinker1947]

Anybody know a source for this type of Screw bit, it fits into the chuck of a Brace, very handy for tightening 10mm frame fixing....does anybody know what there call....Thanks in advance...

[JamesF]

As far as I know they're just called "screwdriver bits for a bit brace".  I bet they're almost unobtainable these days.  I wonder if you could get a bit brace to hex drive adaptor to take standard hex drive screwdriver bits?

James

[Steve Ward]

LeeValley do exactly that adapter ... 

http://www.leevalley.com/US/Wood/page.aspx?p=32300&cat=1,180,42337&ap=1

[Tinker1947]

Leevalley would be nice if it were the East London one, shame its over the pond, i do have the bit i just want a spare, thanks for the input James, Steve

[JamesF]

I found a few flat screwdriver bits on ebay, but I didn't see a pozidrive one anywhere (nor even a philips, come to that).

It's rare to see someone use a bit brace these days.  I'm sure I have one somewhere, but I've probably not touched it in a decade.

James

[Tinker1947]

Found a euro supplier order 2 bits one for sockets and one for screwdriver bits, £16.60 with the postage....

http://www.fine-tools.com/

[Tinker1947]

I found a few flat screwdriver bits on ebay, but I didn't see a pozidrive one anywhere (nor even a philips, come to that).

It's rare to see someone use a bit brace these days.  I'm sure I have one somewhere, but I've probably not touched it in a decade.

James

I have a couple and a rolled up bag of auger bits, there a bit old fashioned now but for putting frame fixers in there's nothing better.....

[Steve Ward]

I much prefer self-tapping masonry screws to frame fixings these days ... 

[JamesF]

I've not seen them before.  They look rather handy.

James

[Steve Ward]

Quicker and stronger , plus the full thread allows for accurate positioning and adjustment unlike frame fixings or long screws.

Brilliant for fixing plates to walls and the like , eliminating messy resin fixings and as there's no expanding plug (or shell as in a rawlbolt) you can fix close to the edge without fear of blowing the concrete/brick.  

If they're good enough for fixing railway track to concrete sleepers they're good enough for me ... 

[Davey-T]

Anybody know a source for this type of Screw bit, it fits into the chuck of a Brace, very handy for tightening 10mm frame fixing....does anybody know what there call....Thanks in advance...

Where do you put the battery in that 

Dave

[JamesF]

Where do you put the battery in that 

Dave

It uses a sealed-for-life rechargeable battery.  Attempts at replacement by the end user aren't recommended, even those with well-stocked workshops

James

[Tinker1947]

Where do you put the battery in that 

Dave

You youngsters and your batteries...

[Tinker1947]

The spares arrived, £16.60 from some place in Europe  1/4" screw adapter and a 3/8" socket adapter......