tools

[vikingsword]

I'm looking for some advise as to acquiring a good set of gunsmiths screwdrivers. I don't need the most expensive or largest set they make, thanks. Wes

 

[Phil Coffins]

Brownell’s sells various sets with one handle and a number of bits. I’m still using the set I bought in 1979 with additional bits added over the years.
IMG_0601 by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr

 

[Gtrubicon]

I have a large Wheeler set, over 10 years. They are fantastic.

 

[LME]

Brownell’s sells various sets with one handle and a number of bits. I’m still using the set I bought in 1979 with additional bits added over the years.
IMG_0601 by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr

If you value your work don't skimp on tools! Get the best you can afford and yuo will never regret it!

 

[Coot]

I have a smaller set from Brownells that lives in my range gear bag and Brownells big set thatlives at home. You never know what size bit you will need and buying them one at a time means that you have to stop work until the new correct size shows up. Over time it will cost more buying one at a time (bit + s&h) than paying once for a set. I consider buggered screw slots a form of gun abuse. Buy quality - cry once.

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

I started with a Chapman set and eventually got a Brownell's set. You want hollow ground tips.

Chapman has a nice set that's a little less expensive than Brownell's.

https://chapmanmfg.com/products/8900-standard-set-12-slotted-bits

 

[TRow]

I use Chapman as well. Not only on my guns but in my sewing machine repair business. Quality tools.

 

[French Colonial]

Chapman here as well, several sets tucked away, shop, camper, shooting box etc.

 

[bud in pa]

That's what I started with. One feature that i like is the set I have, in the red box, fits in my coat pocket so I can take it with me when I go hunting.

 

[reddogge]

I've been very happy with my Brownell's 58 bit set for lots of years.

 

[vikingsword]

Thank you for all the replies and I'm now on the hunt for a set. I did figure someone would mention grinding one when you need one, something I will explore as well.

 

[R Ellis]

go to Amazon and you can compare all the brands and sets .I have one of the Wheeler sets and it is a good choice

 

[Packrat]

I have both Chapman and Brownell's, the Chapman set is over 40 tears old and works like the day I got them

 

[2 shots]

chapman bits have some nice extra features. take a look at them

 

[Icemanxxxv]

I used Apex bits for over 40 years as an Aircraft Mechanic. I've removed tens of thousands of screws and assorted fasteners. In the hanger we used a tool called an old man on stubborn screws. A 6x rivet gun with a handle to turn the mandrel. Sure we'd break the bits occasionally using the old man, or using a speed handle or impact guns, but my gosh we were probably getting 40 or 50 ft/pounds of torque out of my speed handle. My Snap On 3/8th drive 20 volt impact will twist a hardware store bolt and shear it off. Apex bits held up to it. They have a bit for any screw or fastener you could ever run across. Needless to say my bench is fully stocked with apex bits. They just don't get any better hands down. Best part about them is they aren't marked up because they have some brand name like Brownells or Wheeler which fail in comparison to Apex

 

[French Colonial]

I used Apex bits for over 40 years as an Aircraft Mechanic. I've removed tens of thousands of screws and assorted fasteners. In the hanger we used a tool called an old man on stubborn screws. A 6x rivet gun with a handle to turn the mandrel. Sure we'd break the bits occasionally using the old man, or using a speed handle or impact guns, but my gosh we were probably getting 40 or 50 ft/pounds of torque out of my speed handle. My Snap On 3/8th drive 20 volt impact will twist a hardware store bolt and shear it off. Apex bits held up to it. They have a bit for any screw or fastener you could ever run across. Needless to say my bench is fully stocked with apex bits. They just don't get any better hands down. Best part about them is they aren't marked up because they have some brand name like Brownells or Wheeler which fail in comparison to Apex

Where do you buy apex bit sets?

 

[Icemanxxxv]

Where do you buy apex bit sets?

Here is one source
https://apexbits.com/apex-screwdriv...eJzGj5iz-4k-tN3gNilwbeU9lkiBm9o76J6GfS5gVuIAo

 

[Icemanxxxv]

Here is one source
https://apexbits.com/apex-screwdriv...eJzGj5iz-4k-tN3gNilwbeU9lkiBm9o76J6GfS5gVuIAo

Another place https://www.intlairtool.com/fastener-tools/bits/

 

[Icemanxxxv]

Obtw if you buy 2 each of Apex bits you want your pretty well set for life unless you loose them

 

[Real1]

I have used the Chapman sets since the 70's. For a while, I was even collecting the old sets with the red boxes. I grew tired of it and didn't see the point of hoarding sets. They also shot up in value on eBay.....perhaps partly because I was buying so many sets on eBay...lol.

Brownell's stuff is great too.

Chapman is an odd company....not sure the guy presently promoting sales is the right pick. But....the present tools remain unchanged in quality as far as I can tell.

Kevin