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  1. 17th August 2011, 10:41 AM #1
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    Default Magnetic bit holder for a brace

    What I am looking for is a a magnetic bit holder like this:
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    with a pyramid shank that fits in the standard two-jaw chuck of a brace. That way I could use the hex bits that you can get for screwdriving etc in a brace.

    Anyone ever seen one or know where I could buy one? If not, I may have to cannibalise a stuffed bit and weld it onto the end of the shank of a standard bit holder. I hope that won't stuff up the magnetism in the holder!
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  3. 17th August 2011, 10:55 AM #2
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    You can almost guarantee destroying the magnetism if you weld with the magnet attached. Do the welding and then epoxy the magnet in - this should give you what you want.
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    Or get one of the ones that fits onto a square ratchet shank, then butcher a ratchet adapter fitting...

    I haven't had a brace for ages so can't see how it fits, but if you could fit a small hand tightening chuck onto the brace then, well
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    Or you could grind the shank of the bitholder pictured to make it fit your brace
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    Like 'c' on this page from Lee Valley ?

    Hand Braces and Accessories - Lee Valley Tools
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  7. 17th August 2011, 02:37 PM #6
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    That's it Sam. many thanks
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    Jeremy McJings have them with a kit of bits. I have 2 here 1 bought at Bunnings they also come in kit with bits 2nd was at bargain store
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    I looked at McJing's website, but couldn't find them. Could you post a link wheelin'?
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    I just use the long shank bits in mine and they fit the 2 jaw chuck ok. If the end is hard up in the top end of the chuck then all the jaws do is hold the shaft. It will turn screws the battery drill will not look at and has not slipped yet.
    I was not aware of the Lee Valley bit holders so may have a look for them.
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    Hi Jeremy

    I cannot recommend magnetic holders. Inevitably the bits fall out the open end.

    Better are the P&N types. I recall buying these at Bunnings ..



    Bits now clip in and remain secure.

    I used this holder for braces and drivers I have built, as well as the Yankee braces I use ..



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    I just got mine from Lee Valley,

    perfect.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jmk89 View Post
    I looked at McJing's website, but couldn't find them. Could you post a link wheelin'?
    Jeremy its like much at McJings not everything is on the web site some stuff you have to go see for yourself. Sorry about that.



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    Ok this is not what your after but the attachement is McJING Tools Online

    Jerremy the other source is Supercheap

    If you still have my number give me a call I can post you my spare if desperate.
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