When carrying out a bit of DIY, there’s little more exciting than getting the power tools to get the job done right. However, choosing the right screw is the easy part. So you’re not spending days endlessly mashing screw heads – which you were sure were a PH2, or maybe a PZ2? – you’ll need to match it with the correct bit. Again, the wrong bit head, and you’ll be looking for a whole new set rather than the appropriate holder.
There’s the plain and straightforward magnetic bit holder, which we all get when a drill set is purchased. These make changing heads super easy, but they go a bit further than that. You can have offset heads to help you get to those hard-to-reach places, whether working in the house or working on the car. Or, you want to sink the screws in even a depth setter for drywalling. For specialist jobs, you need specialist tools, and you’ll find all these bit heads in our round-up.
In this article, we’re going to cover the two different types of drill bit holders, those which keep your workspace tidy and organised and those which attach to your drill for added convenience. Both are inexpensive and will serve you well in your DIY quest.
The best organisational bit holders
These simple tidy-downs will make the most of your workspace, ensuring you always have what you need.
1/4″ Hex Shank Screwdriver Bit Holder
Price: £3.60 | VIEW OFFER
A super simple and inexpensive bit holder to keep everything organised. You can also go by colour to ensure your different bit heads are separated and well-organised. The back row is slightly elevated so that you can better access the bits on the back, and it is made from rigid plastic. It can be screwed into place. Made from plastic, you can Sharpie the sizes onto the holder so you know what bit heads are on each.
Pros
Durable
Easy access
Colour options
Cons
Be careful not to over-tighten if fixing a wall. It may snap
Drill bit holder
Price: £6.02 | VIEW OFFER
Fitting around your drill, this holder keeps all your bits close at hand, which is helpful for quick bit changes on the most regularly used drill bits. The only downside is that the one bit you’ll need likely won’t be on there, and space is a limiting factor here. However, it’s great for interchanging heads.
Pros
Perfect for interchanging heads
Handy
It fits on most drills
Cons
Limited space
Magnetic Bit Holder for Makita
Price: £12.85 | VIEW OFFER
Made specifically for Makita drills, this bit holder screws into the side of the drill and battery, with all tools supplied to carry out the job. This holds all the necessary bits to get the job done. Each clip can hold up to six bits and have a holder on each side of the drill, meaning you can house a maximum of 12 bits on the drill. Each slot has a magnet, meaning your bit won’t wriggle free.
Pros
Easy access
Magnets make bit-holding easy.
Easy installation
Cons
Limited space
Bit holders for your drill
Let’s take a look at bit holders for your drill
Wickes Magnetic Screwdriver Bit Holder 75mm
Price: £3.70 | VIEW OFFER
This standard, handy item comes with each drill bit set you can buy. It’ll fit into screwdrivers, too, for those even harder-to-reach places.
Pros
Magnetic
Quick change
Cheap
Cons
Probably got one with your drill bit set
Makita B-66793 Impact Black Magnetic Bit Holder
Price: £4.90 | VIEW OFFER
Same as the above but a little bit shorter. If you own a Makita drill and like everything to match, why not go for this?
Pros
Magnetic
Quick Change
Durable
Cons
You don’t have to go for Makita
Milwaukee Shockwave Offset Screwdriver Bit Knuckle
Price: £16.95 (was £18.95) | VIEW OFFER
If you’ve got a screw at a slightly awkward angle, then an offset screwdriver is the answer; this will move up to 30 degrees in angle, allowing you to access those problematic areas. What’s more, it comes with a bunch of bits you’re likely to encounter while carrying out DIY.
Pros
For offset screws
Best for confined spaces
Solid metal construction
Cons
Be careful how much torque you put through it
DeWalt Impact Screwdriver Angled Bit Holder
Price: £29.95 | VIEW OFFER
If you’ve got a very hard-to-reach screw in a confined space, this could help; working screws at 45-degree angles, used mainly by trade professionals, works well with a cordless drill.
Pros
Easy to attach
For hard-to-reach areas
Durable
Cons
Be careful with the torque used.
BlueSpot 3 Piece Colour Coded 1/4″ Hex Impact Socket Adaptor Set
Price: £5.95 | VIEW OFFER
If you’re working in hex sets for sockets, then you’ll want a drill bit which is super easy to change your sets, with a range of sizes, happily colour coded; this might do you right.
Pros
Colour coded
Easy to use
Clip-on and off hex sets
Cons
Still have to take them in and out of changing sizes of the hex set
DeWalt Drywall Bit Holder Depth Setter
Price: £11.09 | VIEW OFFER
When you’re dry walling and want to sink your screws into a set distance so you can plaster over, leaving a smooth result, this is what you need. It’ll allow you to only go so far with the screw so that you don’t
Pros
Precision results
Easy to use
Durable
Cons
Only one purpose
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