How much is to much for the LM bit driver?

prime77 · **on:** May 25, 2007, 12:08:00 AM

There has been allot of talk lately about the bit driver. I know that one forum member as had his break while using it. I was just wondering how much power you guys put into yours when using it? Are you afraid of snapping it at all?

J-sews · **Reply #1 on:** May 25, 2007, 03:49:05 AM

You talking about the flattened bit driver, like on the Charge and New Wave and Surge? I must admit that I've never really cranked on a tight screw with mine.

(Not that I will avoid using it on one when the opportunity presents itself though.)

prime77 · **Reply #2 on:** May 25, 2007, 05:44:09 AM

Yea sorry thats the bit driver I'm talking about. I too have never really tried to use it very hard. Scary thoughts about it splitting.

J-sews · **Reply #3 on:** May 25, 2007, 05:59:52 AM

I won't intentionally seek out a tough screw in order to conduct a destruction test. But neither will I avoid using the bit driver on such a screw when one comes along. If it breaks, it breaks, and the whole tool goes back for a warranty repair.

But I am curious too...has anybody else besides Spoonrobot fragged their bit holder?

(spoonrobot pic)

Raukodur · **Reply #4 on:** May 25, 2007, 11:41:14 AM

That picture really does scare me.

I would really be pleased to find out that either the tool was used improperly (maybe as a wedge) or it was faulty to begin with, or that superman was using it and forgot his own strength.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #5 on:** May 25, 2007, 12:09:40 PM

I like the bit holder and I use it all the time. I haven't had any issues with any of the ones I have, and especially the one on the Surge has seen some serious action without a problem. My guess would be that SpoonRobot got a defective one, which does happen. That's what the warranty is for, not for folks using them as hammers because they figure they can get them repaired!

Def