Makita B-35097 Impact Gold Ultra-Magnetic Torsion Insert Bit Holder

I find the low star reviews that's getting sorted to the top rather unfair. This is not a replacement for drilling pilot holes, you need self tapping screws and you really should drill pilot holes in hard wood. It also won't compensate for terrible screw drive types that tend to cam out and strip like the traditional slot and cross drives, get Pozidriv or Torx or Robertson or even the new Phillips Velocity drives, anything but the old Phillips really. Finally, overdriving can be compensated with settings on your impact driver and trigger control and the bit holder prevents you for sinking the screw into wood too much anyways. I wouldn't use this for fine woodworking where I need to get it exactly flush every single time. What it does do is hold on to both your bit and the screw very securely so you can drive one-handed in either direction, so you don't have to spent extra on premium screws that have such a feature, like the Velocity screws. I had no problem removing counter sunk screws with it. I couldn't shake the screw off running my driver at full speed, so the magnet is plenty strong. It is by far the best bit holder I've tried. The price is also cheap enough that I just bought a few for the most common bits I need so I don't have to constantly swapping bits, which does get annoying as it hold onto the bits very tightly. But that is a good thing as bit tend to get pulled off typical magnetic holder on the more securely fit drive types.

I did some floor jobs over some months with some DeWalt sleeve bit holders. I like that style of holder because they align the screw no matter how I hold the drill/impact driver. I also like that I don't have to hold the screw. But that's enough history. I used them for these jobs and they work fine on all parts till you get to the holoflex (or cement board). Then the grit from that stuff gets in the sleeve and grinds it away. I tried silicon spray, oil, even axle grease to make it quit grinding, but once in, it'll never come out. So, now I needed a new bit holder. I looked around and found this one and the B-35106 which is basically the same without a magnetic sleeve. I bought both because the B-35106 says it holds bits, while this one holds screws. Long story shorter, I love it. It has none of the problems the DeWalt ones had and holds screws like vise grips. Unlike the descriptions say, this one holds screws AND bits, better than B-35106. The blue or green ( I still haven't decided what) magnetic sleeve comes all the way off, so you can use it on other bit holders or even longer (3" and up) bits to hold screws. Bottom line, Well worth the money and I a very good product.

I will say on first use, this really does give you an extra hand. The bit will hold 3 1/2 inch deck screws without holding it with your hand...that is a win. I really like the price point and design. This will actually save you money by it positively holding the screw face flat, meaning the bit is a lot less likely to jump and strip the screw or the bit. I thought the issue I might have would be the plastic collar, but it is the fact the issue is when you need to use the bit extension without the collar, you realize that the metal face ring on the collar is magnetic only. This means that with like all other bit extension holders that put the magnet behind the bit, this is in the ring that the base of the screw touches. Do not get me wrong, its a great tool for the price and it performs flawlessly. If Makita added a magnet behind the bit as well and increased the price by a buck, it would be one of the best bit extension drivers I have seen.

A couple of weeks ago I was invited to put together a playset for my grandson. I looked at it online and it looked big (two story fort, monkey bars, slide, rock climbing wall, ladder, swing set and crows nest). I'm guessing there were about 1,000 screws (not counting bolts and other hardward). I decided to buy the Makita magnetic bit holder and am I ever glad that I did. It cost less than $5 but it saved me so much time and effort. When I was doing things like screwing down the floor boards I didn't need the magnetic bit holder, but for those times when I needed to hold a piece of wood in place while putting in a screw this thing was AMAZING. It has a very strong magnet that holds the screw straight so the screw goes in perfectly with one hand. It was simple to remove the magnetic piece (without removing the entire tool from the drill) when I didn't need it and then I could slip it back on when I needed a third hand. Great little tool for an amazingly low price.

For about the last 35 years of DIY home improvement I've let screws slip and scar wood, walls and whatever else I was working on. When I saw this thing and the promises made by Makita, I was a bit skeptical but I figured for the price, I couldn't go wrong. If it didn't work as described then at least I'd have a good bit holder. The day it came I was repairing my railing on my front deck so I got it out to use. I was surprised by the simplicity of it and wondered why someone hadn't already thought of it. At first I thought it wasn't gonna work but I decided to give it a try. I read over the directions and chucked it up in my drill. I pulled off the holder, put my bit in, put the holder back on and when I stuck a screw up on it, it snapped down and kinda grabbed the screw. It held it right where it's suppose to be until I got it where I wanted it and went right in as straight as an arrow. I plan on buying a couple more of these and give them to my friends as part of their Christmas. I have friends that like me just love these little gadgets. Being made by Makita, I was surprised at how cheap they are but they are worth it. If you hate it when that screw breaks over sideways and you gouge out your work piece, get you a couple of these. They are awesome.

Let me tell you, I was skeptical when I first saw the Makita B-35097 Impact Gold Ultra-Magnetic Torsion Insert Bit Holder. I mean, a bit holder? How exciting could that be? But boy, was I wrong. First of all, the magnet on this thing is no joke. It's so strong that I accidentally stuck it to my refrigerator and it took me a good five minutes to pry it off. But once I put it to use on my drill, I realized that the magnet is actually incredibly useful. It holds onto the screws so tightly that I didn't have to worry about dropping them or losing them in my carpet. And trust me, I've lost my fair share of screws in that shaggy mess. The torsion technology is also pretty impressive. It allows the bit to flex and absorb impact, which means less wear and tear on both the bit and the screw. And let me tell you, I've put this thing through the wringer. I've used it on everything from delicate woodwork to heavy-duty metal fabrication, and it hasn't let me down yet. But let's get to the real selling point of this bit holder: the "ultra-magnetic" feature. I don't know what kind of magnet they're using, but it's like a superpower. I was working on a project outside and accidentally dropped a screw. I heard it hit the pavement and figured it was a goner. But then I remembered I had the Makita bit holder on my drill, so I waved it over the ground and voila! The magnet picked up the screw like a charm. It was like a magic trick. Now, I have to admit that the price of this bit holder is a bit steep. But in my opinion, it's worth it. I mean, how often do you find a tool that's both practical and fun? I'd give this thing 3 out of 5 stars - it's not perfect, but it's pretty darn close. Here's a comparison between the Makita B-35097 Impact Gold Ultra-Magnetic Torsion Insert Bit Holder and the DEWALT DW2054 Magnetic Drive Guide: 1. Makita B-35097 Impact Gold Ultra-Magnetic Torsion Insert Bit Holder: * Made from high-quality steel for durability * Ultra-magnetic technology provides superior bit retention * Torsion technology allows for better bit flexibility and reduces breakage * Quick-change design for easy bit installation and removal * Fits most impact drivers and drill drivers DEWALT DW2054 Magnetic Drive Guide: * Made from high-quality materials for durability * Magnetized for superior bit retention * Self-retracting sleeve helps guide screws for accuracy * Quick-change design for easy bit installation and removal * Fits most impact drivers and drill drivers 2. Both the Makita B-35097 and the DEWALT DW2054 are high-quality bit holders that are designed to work with most impact drivers and drill drivers. They both feature a quick-change design for easy bit installation and removal, and they are made from durable materials to ensure long-lasting performance. 3. One key difference between the two is the magnet technology used. The Makita B-35097 uses ultra-magnetic technology to provide superior bit retention, while the DEWALT DW2054 uses a magnetized design. Additionally, the Makita B-35097 features torsion technology, which allows for better bit flexibility and reduces breakage. 4. Overall, both of these bit holders are excellent options and will provide reliable performance. The choice between the two may come down to personal preference and the specific needs of the user.

This bit holder is great. If you have a job where you have to set a lot of nails this will help immensely. This bit holder is a regular bit holder with a plastic sleeve that goes over the regular bit holder part. The plastic sleeve has a very strong magnet on the end that once a screw is mounted on the bit and the plastic sleeve is slid up into place, the magnet makes contact with the head of the screw and firmly holds it in place on the bit. The contact with magnet hold the screw in place so firmly that it takes a decent pull to remove the screw. This is super helpful for lining up a screw one handed. This is also helpful for removing screws. With this bit holder the magnet usually won't make contact with the head of the screw that is being removed, but since the magnet is so strong, it will magnetize ferrous bits enough to hold the fastener that was just removed on the bit after it is pulled out from whatever it was removed from.

Works great bit holder really holds the bits you won't get bit pulled out by screw heads like some magnetic bit holders. The magnetic sleeve pulls off early to either change bit or get into a tight spot where the magnetic sleeve just won't fit. I bought this because I have to hold cabinet doors with one hand and impact screw in with the other and was having a hard time keeping the screw on the bit would fall off the second you bummped the drill. This thing tho omg does it really hold the screws you can shake the drill all over and the screw will not fall off the bit makes my job 100 times easier. Ignore the bad review most are just for the bit holder and I feel like half of them don't even know what this is actually for or use the magnetic sleeve and they just wanted a bit holder. The bits are a little had to pull out but not like the one bad review stated I don't think he knew you can pull off the whole plastic sleeve. The magnetic sleeve will only work with 1 inch bits but it will hold any length of bit if need be you just won't be using the magnetic sleeve with any bits longer than 1 inch. Been using it with milwaukee 1" povi drive bits and dewalt 1" phillips bit both fit and work great with this.

Ayant des panneaux OSB à fixer sur les murs de ma cave et des étagères à construire, j’ai utilisé cet embouts et pour visser un nombre incalculable de vis et j’en suis ravi. Je le recommande sans problème.

Very good and handy

The most important thing is that it is designed to work with any type of drill chuck, both the old stlye and new clip on ones or SDS, the magnet holds a screw even if you wave the drill about and that alone is one of the reason I got this and yes it works all the times. if you work in tight spaces or have to drill upside down on a ceiling this tool is invaluble.

Es un excelente producto con gran calidad de los materiales. Se puede usar bien en taladro-atornillador, taladro o atornillador de impacto. Las puntas entran sin mayor problema el magnetismo es fuerte hasta para sacar las puntas. Sin duda un accesorio ideal para poder trabajar. El zanco es exagonal permite que se coloque en un atornillador de impacto y en un taladro normal.

Bit nur mit Zange zu wechseln. Ich würde mir den nicht nochmal kaufen!