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where to get large philips #3 screwdriver bit? John 07-02-2006
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Posted by John on July 2, 2006, 8:14 am
Most philips #3 screwdriver bit (for cordless screwdriver) I found has the
same diameter as a philips #2 bit. It seems for some reason the tip of the
bit cannot be made wider than the shaft. The result is that the #3 bit does
not fill up the entire slot in a screw, and is therefore prone to slipping
out during tightening.

In a manual philips #3 screwdriver, the tip diameter is larger than a #2
screwdriver and fills up the slot on the screw nicely.

Where can I buy a larger #3 bit? Do I have to resort to cutting off my hand
screwdriver's tip for this purpose?



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Posted by sky on July 2, 2006, 9:56 am
Most B.Box should have 'em, look harder
Try Drivecore, tractor supply, or fastenal......
I have made a few custom tools.....in my time.
regards, sky

John wrote:
> Most philips #3 screwdriver bit (for cordless screwdriver) I found has the
> same diameter as a philips #2 bit. It seems for some reason the tip of the
> bit cannot be made wider than the shaft. The result is that the #3 bit does
> not fill up the entire slot in a screw, and is therefore prone to slipping
> out during tightening.
>
> In a manual philips #3 screwdriver, the tip diameter is larger than a #2
> screwdriver and fills up the slot on the screw nicely.
>
> Where can I buy a larger #3 bit? Do I have to resort to cutting off my hand
> screwdriver's tip for this purpose?
>
>
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com


Posted by Joseph Meehan on July 2, 2006, 1:59 pm
John wrote:
> Most philips #3 screwdriver bit (for cordless screwdriver) I found
> has the same diameter as a philips #2 bit. It seems for some reason
> the tip of the bit cannot be made wider than the shaft. The result is
> that the #3 bit does not fill up the entire slot in a screw, and is
> therefore prone to slipping out during tightening.
>
> In a manual philips #3 screwdriver, the tip diameter is larger than a
> #2 screwdriver and fills up the slot on the screw nicely.
>
> Where can I buy a larger #3 bit? Do I have to resort to cutting off
> my hand screwdriver's tip for this purpose?

Look in the contractor supply section of the big box store.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit



Posted by on July 2, 2006, 2:54 pm
Just dub off about 1/16-1/8" of the tip and it will sit lower in the
flutes.
John wrote:
> Most philips #3 screwdriver bit (for cordless screwdriver) I found has the
> same diameter as a philips #2 bit. It seems for some reason the tip of the
> bit cannot be made wider than the shaft. The result is that the #3 bit does
> not fill up the entire slot in a screw, and is therefore prone to slipping
> out during tightening.
>
> In a manual philips #3 screwdriver, the tip diameter is larger than a #2
> screwdriver and fills up the slot on the screw nicely.
>
> Where can I buy a larger #3 bit? Do I have to resort to cutting off my hand
> screwdriver's tip for this purpose?
>
>
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com


Posted by RayV on July 3, 2006, 8:32 am

John wrote:
> Most philips #3 screwdriver bit (for cordless screwdriver) I found has the
> same diameter as a philips #2 bit. It seems for some reason the tip of the
> bit cannot be made wider than the shaft. The result is that the #3 bit does
> not fill up the entire slot in a screw, and is therefore prone to slipping
> out during tightening.
>
> In a manual philips #3 screwdriver, the tip diameter is larger than a #2
> screwdriver and fills up the slot on the screw nicely.
>
> Where can I buy a larger #3 bit? Do I have to resort to cutting off my hand
> screwdriver's tip for this purpose?
>
>
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com

Get an ACR bit. They have little ridges on the sides of the bit to
grab the screws better. If you can't find them in a store order them
here:
http://www.mcfeelys.com/subcat.asp?sid=489&clearance=

You can also get them from snap-on
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=717&store=snapon-store

A little pricey but saves money & time in the long run from stripped
screws.


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