Drill bit holder

[Tiger]

While I'm on my mission to make drilling more efficient, what do you guys use to hold/carry your drill bits and drivers etc.
Anyone use something like this http://www.bit-grip.com

[BobL]

I don't mind driver bits being magnetic and sometimes thats even useful but I don't like it when bits become magnetised and they pick up metal dust and swarf.

[elanjacobs]

My Festool/Protool drills and impact driver all have built-in magnetic areas. I'm genuinely surprised that so many other companies don't do it, surely there can't be a patent on it...

[steamjunkprops]

My Festool/Protool drills and impact driver all have built-in magnetic areas. I'm genuinely surprised that so many other companies don't do it, surely there can't be a patent on it...

My ryobi drill and impact had a magnetic tray above the battery for screws/driverbits

[Ratbag]

I've had to do a fair bit of drilling atop ladders. As I'm simultaneously performing other tasks (electrical installations) it's not uncommon for my drill to take a nosedive off said ladder whilst not actually using it.

To avoid this problem (not to mention the safety of coworkers) I've often used a lanyard to secure the drill, usually looped around my neck & shoulder. By its very nature any magnetic attachment to the drill itself is utterly useless as the lanyard ladder or clothing will soon enough "rub" off anything secured magnetically. I've had success with a broad magnetic wriststrap secured close to my left elbow containing the screws, drill & driver bits required to perform my task. It's out of the way, but handily located and a great time saver and essential third hand. Prior to this I was always either fumbling around in my left breast pocket or climbing the ladder with a mouthful of screws: unsafe and unproductive.

They're available all over the interweb at minimal expense.

[Tiger]

I've had to do a fair bit of drilling atop ladders. As I'm simultaneously performing other tasks (electrical installations) it's not uncommon for my drill to take a nosedive off said ladder whilst not actually using it.

To avoid this problem (not to mention the safety of coworkers) I've often used a lanyard to secure the drill, usually looped around my neck & shoulder. By its very nature any magnetic attachment to the drill itself is utterly useless as the lanyard ladder or clothing will soon enough "rub" off anything secured magnetically. I've had success with a broad magnetic wriststrap secured close to my left elbow containing the screws, drill & driver bits required to perform my task. It's out of the way, but handily located and a great time saver and essential third hand. Prior to this I was always either fumbling around in my left breast pocket or climbing the ladder with a mouthful of screws: unsafe and unproductive.

They're available all over the interweb at minimal expense.

Think I've seen those magnetic wriststraps and wondered how useful they would be, i don't like fumbling about on a ladder or when I'm under the house.

[dakotax3]

If you're constructing you will have a multi-pocket nail bag to use.
If you're in the workshop you will have bench space and plastic containers.
Keep it simple.

Although always searching for ways to make things easier, I went went through the gimmicky stage 40 years ago. Today, I keep my everyday drill bits in a plastic "baby wipes" container and have done so for a long time. Specialist cutting tools and driver bits have their own container.
Again, keep it simple.



edit: the image in the link showing the forstener bit on the drill press is just plain stupid. Nothing in that image makes sense.

[elanjacobs]

Think I've seen those magnetic wriststraps and wondered how useful they would be, I don't like fumbling about on a ladder or when I'm under the house.

I've found them very useful.
I'm right-handed so I find it better on my right arm; drill in my right hand and easy access to screws and bits by just reaching over with my left hand. It sure beats digging around in pockets.

[Bendigo Bob]

If you're constructing you will have a multi-pocket nail bag to use.
If you're in the workshop you will have bench space and plastic containers.
Keep it simple.

Yep, simplicity is the key. I've found that a sewer pipe cap with of those super magnets epoxied in the centre is all that's needed in the shop.