Dewalts locking bit holder won project farms showdown for best bit holder, so your assessment makes sense.

Great breakdown. I never took the time to compare, just kept pliers ready to pull bits out! Thanks!

My research several years ago determined the Wera is impact rated. I wish I could find the reference I used back then. I would have sworn it was their catalog back then. I paid $7.99 for my Wera, so it has been a couple years. I have 15-20 of these adapters from many different brands, including the full magnetic Wera. I have 3 of the Wera you showed. They are my only duplicates for a reason. I use them in my impact driver 99% of the time, because they are easier than the built in 1/4 holder. I haven't tried that Milwaukee. I'll check it out! Thanks for a great video!

The Wiha CentroFix is definitely the best bit holder I’ve ever had used and the bonus is that it also takes Japanese bits from Vessel, Anex and etc.

Great review. Wrestled with getting my bits out several times this week- add that to the heat and humidity and my irritation level maxed out. Will be buying one of these this week. I’ll read thru the comments on everyone’s opinions but really anything is better than my current one.

The key difference in why I like the Milwaukee is the fact that to remove the bit you pull the collar towards the front. This helps in two ways, removing bits is easier one handed, and when drilling a hole of larger diameter than the bit holder itself, ejecting your bit into the wall cavity when pulling out is less likely. Ask me how I lost an $80 dollar step bit :/

Nice comparison, just what i was looking for. Thank you.

Morgan, I’m a Milwaukee guy. But, without a doubt when it comes to the bits and bit accessories by far DEWALT is the most innovative - as an example just look at their pivoting bit holder. No one else is doing that. I also think for the price their bits and bit accessories provide the most bang for the buck. Still a Milwaukee guy, but I have to give credit where credit is due.

I am a huge fan of the Apex bit holders. They are not locking, but I have never had any issue with needing pliers to get bits out. Great magnet, available in multiple lengths, and I have never broke one in forty years of using them. They are on the expensive side, but to me, worth every penny. You can just tell by the heft of them that they are well made.

Another great comparison and opinions. Thank you 😊

I use the dewalt wobble. You have to take some bits out w pliers but it never falls out and the wobble is always the first thing I try. It saves so much time switching to the right angle. Also it makes it so you can get on way more stuff easily than a straight bit holder even if you have room

I use a Makita with a magnet and a clip. Works well and never lost a bit but still have to pull a bit to get it out but not too hard. Very slim and they come in 2 1/8 (or 5/8), 6 and 12”. Works for me🤷‍♂️ they are similar to the Milwaukee but I think they are just better quality

Irwin also makes a great one. Been using the same one for a couple years now and it’s been through hell and back. I’ve also enjoyed using the Diablo 6 inch bit holder recently

I really enjoy using the Wera holder, however, I tend to back off it when I really need a workhorse. Milwaukee holders have held strong over the years. Diablo makes a really solid holder as well, and their design is almost identical to Milwaukee.

I love my wera bit holder, Ive had no issues in my m12 impact - but I dont do anything too crazy. They make a longer shank Rapidapter - it has graduations notched in so you have adjustable length and fits in the klein

Nice layout of some great options. I just ordered the dewalt off of your link to try out. My current favorite is the Wera due to the magnet and ease of bit changes. It is expensive though. If the dewalt magnet is better, though, it'll probably be my new go to.

After watching a bunch of vids from you lately I've just subscribed. I like your honest opinions and you show everything nice on cam as your talking about the tools. For me the number 1 is the Wera Rapidaptor, so nice to use. I have longer version in the box with my most used smaller drill/driver. I think it's 100 mm long but could be 125 can't remember. For tight place I use the Wiha. But mostly use a separate magnetizer on my bits before. I wish they made it longer... Good to know the DeWalt is available in a longer size!

Harbor Freight has a Hercules 3" impact rated quick release bit holder. It has a forward release collet styled sleeve, and pops the bit up on release. It also has good magnetic hold. It's held up for over a year of moderate use without issues. I also use the Diablo 6" and 12" locking bit holders when I need the reach, and they have been great. They use a rear release mechanism. They are not magnetic if that's a deal breaker. That said, my go-to is the DeWalt. I've been using it in impact drivers for a year and a half, and haven't broken it yet. I love the extra side clearance due to the slim design. I keep looking at all the magnetic hold bit holders in my bit drawer wondering why I still have them. I haven't touched one since I got the DeWalt. I also have the DeWalt pivoting bit holder. It's good to have in a pinch, but also a PIA to use. It uses c-ring retention, and it holds bits in really tight. However, if you're using 1" bits plan on extracting them with your Cobras. It's like a dentist pulling teeth to get them out.

Since all of those seem to have drawbacks, you might want to try the Bosch, they're impact rated and pretty compact!

I have a theory if you climb a ladder the magnetic bit holders get weaker the higher you go, the bit will stick in the screw and come out of the bit holder only to fall to the ground below in the grass, bushes, cat litter box, toilet, etc. I only use locking bit holders when on a ladder. I actually prefer buying the bits longer like 3 inch and only use the magnetic bit holders to hold the screw at ground level.

Great info. Ive used the Dewalts for over 3 years professionally to build outdoor structures and they work well but the release collars always fall off with extended impact use. They still work like you said, and most of the time I can still pull the spring retainer back by hand. But the collar will fall off after time if you use them on an impact extensively garunteed. But like you said the thin barrel is nice for getting into holes and for using as a drill bit extension for drilling deep holes with any reasonably sized drill bit diameter that is larger then the bit holder, like 3/8".

I’ve got the wiha & using it with wiha bits, it’s a solid magnetic connection

Nice one Sir!!!!

I like the dewalt, just because it fits in the smaller spaces. I can’t speak to durability, tho since I have several of the same size that I swap around. I’ve just started using the Milwaukee locking version & ran into some problems with it not fitting into some places. I’ll give it another go though, since right in the middle of a project with a lot of room to work right now. I will say that I absolutely despise the magnetic Milwaukee versions. I leave a bit behind more often than not with those things & only use them if I can’t find any thing else.

I’ve been using those Dewalt bit holders for years. I like the fact that they actually work with wiha double sided bits. There is a little springy up and down play, and it wont let the bit holder lock, but you can make it work. Not a lot of other bit holders that are compatible with them, unfortunately.

I have the Dewalt one in the 3,6, and 12 inch versions. I use them quite a bit and they are very handy. My drill bits have the 1/4 bit end on them so if I need to drill a hole through a thicker wall I just pop the bit in the 12” and go. I also have some 12” driver bits with the 1/4” on them to where I can put the 12” bit holder in my Wera bit holder handle and put the 12” bit in to reach screws way behind something. I would even say I use the bitholders in my Wera handle as much if not more than in a power tool because I am not a fan of individual screwdrivers lol.

Rapidadptor is my favorite for the shortness and decent magnet. I love the way the wiha ejects the bit and how slim it is. Wiha would be my favorite if it had a better magnet, it can't even hold a screw.

I like the Dewalt ones. But would like to try the milwaukee

The only thing I dont like about the locking bit adapter is if you are using the bit to fasten or drill somethin through a small opening and into a confined area, when you pull the drill bit holder out of the small opening, it can potentially be unlocked inadvertently. Ive had to use an impact drill to work within door frames and door strikes to install access control door systems and this was an issue.

DeWalt DW2507 is the best by far Greetings from Chile!

I use the Dewalts in my HVAC BAG. I have had no issues with them.

I’ve got several Milwaukees and really like them. I recently got a Hart from Walmart…it’s identical to the Milwaukee. It’s got to be made by the same supplier. It’s less than $5.00.

Festool sells some of these like the Wera (probably made by Wera) they make one for Centrotec chucks but another for the Tid18 which is the more common E6 style and impact rated. I'm not sure if you can purchase just the bit holder alone but a small set is called Bit cassette BT-IMP SORT4 (item number 204384). It does have the Festool price of $42.

The fix for the non-magnetic Wiha, is a diamond coated bit. In my opinion they grip even better than magnetic…(Also, Wera does make an impact rated bit holder)

The Wiha is my favorite, mine came from the little GoBox ratchet set. However, DeWalt would be my first choice for cost alone. The slimmer form factor makes them win by a landslide; everything else is practically worthless to me.

The Milwaukee and Dewalt I both use, I use the 6 inch version of the Dewalt as well which have broke easier than the smaller ones, I do have the 12 inch one for only tight areas but I have snapped the locking mechanism in the past. The larger size Milwaukee are great if you’re not in tight areas and all around but doing electrical work I find that Dewalt works best for me. On the Vessel USB I use the Anex double ended bit which I’ve only found on Amazon Japan but they come in a few different lengths but I think I bought the 2 or 3 inch for the Vessel and I put a vessel magnetic slip over to super magnetize the bit.

I like the Dewalt bit holder and started buying them after hearing about them on one of your other videos. On a side note, if you use those cheap drywall screw dimple bits you should check out the drywall screw setter from Rocky Mountain Twist. It does a much better job of making a clean dimple and the bit is made in America.

VERY interesting and useful. For me, magnetism is a big deal. A couple of things worthy of investigation: 1) magnets don't like sharp blows, and will lose their magnetism. What happens to any / all of these in an impact driver over time, i.e. how quickly do the magnets become useless? And, 2) they aren't locking, but how is the magnet strength and durability of the Malco and Klein flip-bits, with the 1/4" one you can partially pull out to hold a bit?

Once I found the PB Swiss PB 450.M (magnetic + ring), I never looked back. Not cheap, but it’s a BIFL type of product.

Love the review. I want to know where you got that gray bit holder inside your packout?

1/4" Ratchet/Socket bit locker/holder. Like the Pittsburgh 1/4" swivel ratchet, with the 1/4" Wera socket/bit holder. Thats what I did. I couldn't find a decent, socket version bit holder. Wera seemed the only one decent. And it costs, $30 plus shipping. Because my area, is a battlezone.

🤣🤣🤣 Holy coincidence! This afternoon, prior to watching this vid, I drove past the HF and said to myself "....I need a new magnetic bit holder". So I got a HERCULES one for $5. Does the job.

As for the milwaukee/bosch/diablo thick style ones they tended to be marketed as spade bit ready and that's true extra tough. I've even adapted them to hole saws with a adapter before still won't break. I don't tend to use rhe wera ones much though they do lock onto jis double sided bits and other odd things. I have since gotten solutions for the jis 13mm issue engineer dr22 and tone has a fantastic one (thanks for rhe commenter that lead me onto that on the vessel video). I have destroyed a few of thr dewant collars but if you really love the form factor it's just cost of doing business. Thoes wiha I turned you onto work great and I don't really notice the magnet thing. I have a box of 1in wera acr bits (serrations kind) were pretty cheap on az. For all other sizes vessel sells bulk amounts of there bits made for the usa market. I kinda like that 1 1/4 slightly longer format. We buy them by the box for t10s (grk trim screws) as they last the longest over 1000s of tiny screw heads. I do suggest trying wera acr or the vessel 1ish in bit sets if you haven't already (holders garbage made in China but all the bits are japan). Just recently I dumped a massive amount of random milwaukee dewalt and many other brands bits into a scrap bucket. No more am I'm gonna store stuff that could cause me issues or I don't like. The box of dewalt tips cost 6 dollars maybe if you find better solution I say move on. As for your magnetic issue bummer that's a sticking point for you maybe try a better bit? It's something I didn't even notice actually while in use but I do appreciate the even overall shorter nature of the wiha besides the slimmer profile. Glad you had enough to make a video out of it look forward to more!

I do prefer the slimline versions of the locking bit holders. Gedore / Carolus do a similar version of the Wiha / Dewalt , but I have only ever seen it available in their kits. Not sure if the Wra TriTorsion are locking versions or if they are just magnetic, not picked one up to look at yet.

Totally off topic, i know. But im curious as to if you have a favorite Veto Bag and maybe(just an idea) do a video on your 2-3 favorite bags/pouches and why they work for you. Ive grown tired of my current set up and since you and i seemingly do similar work, im curious as to what you're go to load out is bag/pouch wise.

Bought a DeWalt for a coworker, couldn't waste any more time doubling back to find which screw his bit got left in.

My favorite so far has been the Diablo ones. I have the 6”, but they have a 12” long and around a 2 or 3 I would say

Hey Joey, I was looking at bit holders after watching, and I stumbled on some new Malcos in 3/8 and 7/16 size. I thought they might be fake (I guess I’m skeptical on that sometimes), but I found them on the official Malco website. I probably won’t pick one up right away (got enough flip sockets for now with all the Klein ones recently), but maybe down the line since I like their flip sockets and I know you do too. Maybe other people know about these already, but it was news to me that Malco had 7/16.

I've had 3 of the dewalt ones two of the locking systems failed I was using them to extend paddel bits for drilling though I believe the 6 inch long style dewalt locking bit holders not too happy with em one I sheared the bottom of the e6 anvil off in and could not get it out even used jb weld and a broke scroll saw blade I ended up just throwing it out

Diablo makes some that seem rather similar to milwaukee and atleast the longer are cheaper aswell

Slim is better especially when it comes to doorknobs

Wera Rapidaptor is the best non-impact. Milwaukee is the best impact. They both are quite wide, but it's normal for locking bit holders.

For us that uses drills and screws the whole day not using a bit holder at all the absolute best. Instead we use 75 mm long bits and only torx screws.

What’s the point of a locking bit holder on an impact when they have a locking bit holder built in?

Diablo bit holder!! Check it out

Wera '897/4 IMP' Impaktor holder looks slimmer than '897/4 IMP R' Impaktor holder. Maybe try that one?

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If I am going into a small hole I want a good magnet.

The magnetic bit holders fill with trash and the ring style always brake. Have a couple like your wera bit holder but they are kinda big and bulky want fit in some spots so far weha is my favorite style

The Wera Rapidaptor *is not* impact rated. They have the 'Impaktor' line that's impact-rated bit-holders, but they're not the same as the Rapidaptors. I recently got one of the Malco 'BHE' bit holders, and they're pricy but impact rated and the *pure quality* you expect from Malco. It might not be markedly better than the Milwaukee, time will tell -- speaks to how solid those Milwaukee ones are for their price, honestly. You can buy just the Rapidaptor with just the holder in two sizes -- 2" and 4". I use the short Rapidaptor in the M12 Installation driver so I can use 1" bits with the 1/4" hex head, and the long Rapidaptor in a Wiha Centrofix handle (again, so I can use 1" insert bits) like a conventional screwdriver (or when I need more reach on the installation driver)

My wiha bit holders quit holding bits after 2 weeks in my impact 👎

Milwaukee was two cents cheaper on your list you just showed

I don't know whether or not you were aware that the Milwaukee bit holder can also retain the 13 mm Japanese bit

The dewalt one broke 3 times on me, same as yours, stopped buying them

Doing well around 100 comments in less than a day someone's getting popular. There are channels with 100s of thousands of subs that don't get that many comments. Seems to happen every video within reason. Goes to authenticity of the content.

Great video! What is that accessory in your Milwaukee M12 impact driver? Is that a bit holder?

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o7qUdpmL2K64eXk.htmlsi=3lILwmZTYnLfafdR That one is my favourite since years now. Slim fit to get in tight spaces, easy to remove bit and strong grip when it’s in. Similar to the wiha and dewalt but it’s magnetic which is soo helpful