Aloha's SwissTool cross breeding with LM bit kit

Aloha · **on:** August 31, 2013, 01:04:15 AM

MODS move me if im in the wrong section

I am really digging my SwissTool but was missing my LM bit kit and really didn't want to spend the money on the Vic Ratchet and bits so......

I cross bread my LM bits with a Craftsman ratchet and a Generic set and came up with what I hope will be a great solution. I have 1/4in bits but I was looking for a slimmer carry option plus the Vic set doesn't have nearly the amount of bits as the LM.

Craftsman ratchet here

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-5-pc-ratchet-wrench-set/p-00947478000P?prdNo=21&blockNo=21&blockType=G21

this mini reversing ratchet holds the LM bit extender very well with little play because the ratchet is magnetic. nothing else needs to be done for this to work except add a LM bit and you are good to go. the LM bits don't fit in the ratchet alone so the LM extender is needed.
need a bit more reach?

I have a Harbor Freight driver guide kit here

http://www.harborfreight.com/32-piece-magnetic-driver-guide-kit-68515.html

this bit extender holds the LM bits pretty well because of the magnet but there is some up and down as well as side to side play ( LM bit extender is better ). the screw guide is more floppy with the LM bit in though the magnet helps and you could always slide the guide over the LM bit which really helps and you get quite a bit of reach with this option. this option is pretty good and it will work but coupling the generic bit extender and the LM bit extender is better.

Craftsman ratchet + LM bit extender and bits (great cheap option)

more reach? Craftsman ratchet + generic screw guide and LM bits (it works)

or Craftsman ratchet + generic bit extender + LM bit extender then bits ( much better option )

I like that the ratchet is able to hold the LM bit extender and hold it firmly enough for the what i'll need it for. I also have 1/4 bits that can be utilized in this set up as well either in the ratchet or in the LM bit extender.