MK5 Golf GTI

General => Random Chat => Topic started by: MrDo on April 24, 2013, 07:27:26 pm

Title: Magnetic Torq screwdrivers / bits?
Post by: MrDo on April 24, 2013, 07:27:26 pm: Can anyone recommend strong magnetic torq screwdrivers or bits that are capable of holding the VW screws/bolts on to them so the don't drop into hard to reach places?

I could have really done with these when removing trim such as C pillar and trim around the boot. Thank god for a magnetic pick up tool but be good to have to rely in using this.
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Post by: alfboden on April 24, 2013, 07:32:08 pm: I would like some as well!
Title: Re: Magnetic Torq screwdrivers / bits?
Post by: bacillus on April 24, 2013, 07:35:21 pm: Why not magnetize your present bits :evilgrin: by stroking them with a strong magnet??
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Post by: gjseb16 on April 24, 2013, 08:26:59 pm: i can recommend wera bits i got from work they are very good hand them about a year and still strong as ever
Title: Re: Magnetic Torq screwdrivers / bits?
Post by: MrDo on April 24, 2013, 09:40:28 pm: Quote from: gjseb16 on April 24, 2013, 08:26:59 pm
i can recommend wera bits i got from work they are very good hand them about a year and still strong as ever

Thanks

Quote from: bacillus on April 24, 2013, 07:35:21 pm
Why not magnetize your present bits :evilgrin: by stroking them with a strong magnet??

Is it really that simple?? Live and learn :)
Title: Re: Magnetic Torq screwdrivers / bits?
Post by: monte on April 24, 2013, 10:11:16 pm: Quote from: gjseb16 on April 24, 2013, 08:26:59 pm
i can recommend wera bits i got from work they are very good hand them about a year and still strong as ever

Me too, I've got a set of the Wera Impaktor diamond coated bits. They are about £3 max each but they are super strong as they are designed for use in impact drivers.
Plus you only really need T20, T25 and T30.
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Post by: DFish on April 24, 2013, 11:17:02 pm: Left mine stuck to a couple of strong magnets, and still going strong. Depends on the size/weight of the screw you're trying to hold I guess.

Fish
Title: Re: Magnetic Torq screwdrivers / bits?
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on April 25, 2013, 10:56:04 am: Quote from: monte on April 24, 2013, 10:11:16 pm
Quote from: gjseb16 on April 24, 2013, 08:26:59 pm
i can recommend wera bits i got from work they are very good hand them about a year and still strong as ever

Me too, I've got a set of the Wera Impaktor diamond coated bits. They are about £3 max each but they are super strong as they are designed for use in impact drivers.
Plus you only really need T20, T25 and T30.

Would also be interested in these. You got any links Monte?
Title: Re: Magnetic Torq screwdrivers / bits?
Post by: monte on April 25, 2013, 10:01:34 pm: Quote from: Kalpsn2000 on April 25, 2013, 10:56:04 am
Quote from: monte on April 24, 2013, 10:11:16 pm
Quote from: gjseb16 on April 24, 2013, 08:26:59 pm
i can recommend wera bits i got from work they are very good hand them about a year and still strong as ever

Me too, I've got a set of the Wera Impaktor diamond coated bits. They are about £3 max each but they are super strong as they are designed for use in impact drivers.
Plus you only really need T20, T25 and T30.

Would also be interested in these. You got any links Monte?

Here you go. (About 1/2 way down page) :wink:

http://m.screwfix.com/c/tools/wera-impaktor-tritorsion-bits/cat3640005
Title: Re: Magnetic Torq screwdrivers / bits?
Post by: simonp on April 25, 2013, 11:40:39 pm: Just get one of these...

http://www.drapertools.com/b2c/b2citmdsp.pgm?pp_skmno=29588