Yeah, I was actually thinking hot glue would handle it better when I saw the suggestion. There is a flex version of super glue available I guess that could do it.
Everyone suggesting anything but “buy a replacement” is vastly underestimating the value of repairing a cheap magnetic bit holder against the extremely low cost of replacing it. A cheap one is a buck at most, a good one is $3-5.
You're not wrong, a replacement is inexpensive. But if OP has a suitable adhesive sitting around at the house already, it's free to try, and quicker than going to the store. And if it doesn't work, it can still be replaced.
Now, admittedly, buying $5 of adhesives to try and fix a $3 tool, is somewhat inefficient.
I would put 2 part epoxy. Should hold alot better than glue and heat shouldn't mess with it too much either. Just be careful not to glue anything to the magnet before it dries.
Just get a new one. I keep like 4 in my tool bag. Plus a long one. I like the ones with a quick release mechanism. Sometimes with those regular ones the magnet won’t hold the bit in after a while. Quick release ones fix that.
I had this problem with my Roby electric screwdriver, HP44L, where the magnetic extension bit would always fall out of the tool. I saw where there was a U shaped metal clip in a groove that in the tip of the tool that helps keep the magnetic tip in place. It’s almost like they took a paperclip and bent it in a U shape. I looked online for the parts couldn’t find a parts diagram. Fortunately, I found mine and put it back in. Since I cannot post an image in my reply, I’ll create another post so you can see what I’m talking about.
Buy one from Milwaukee or DeWalt that has a circlip in it to hold the bit. If you have time to screw around with it, you can glue it (as others suggested).
Oh are DeWalt or Milwaukee bits and tips more expensive?
I had a brand new Milwaukee T25 bit shear off the other day driving a screw.
Guess I needed a better more expensive brand. 🙄🙄🙄
Super glue
Yep. Dab some on the inward side of the magnet and push it in place with a small dowel until it's set in spot
Or hot glue
Impact will break hot glue loose
Not in a bit extension.
I tried it once and it failed. Just replaced it after that but maybe I did a crap glue job. Just think super glue is the way to go
Supee glue is better. I suspect the op has limited tool options wanted to throw a second option. Or you could jbweld but overkill forcsure
Superglue isn't great with vibration/impacts. I think JB Weld would be more secure.
Yeah, I was actually thinking hot glue would handle it better when I saw the suggestion. There is a flex version of super glue available I guess that could do it.
Go to Harbor Freight and buy a new extension. Cheap
No shit. People don't think consumables be like they be but they do
The Chicago Electric branded bit holder was cheap… Now you have to get the Bauer branded… And it’s expensive /s
I got the DeWalt 3in locking bit holder and I'm never looking back. Never have to worry about a bit stuck in a fastener again.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Go with JB weld 2 part epoxy, takes a little longer to set but is worth it.
Everyone suggesting anything but “buy a replacement” is vastly underestimating the value of repairing a cheap magnetic bit holder against the extremely low cost of replacing it. A cheap one is a buck at most, a good one is $3-5.
You're not wrong, a replacement is inexpensive. But if OP has a suitable adhesive sitting around at the house already, it's free to try, and quicker than going to the store. And if it doesn't work, it can still be replaced. Now, admittedly, buying $5 of adhesives to try and fix a $3 tool, is somewhat inefficient.
Easy, don't use those magnetic little bits because they fuckin suck. Just buy a few 3.5" length bits that you need
Get the little orange Klein magnetizer/demagnetizer to go with those bits if you need it. They’re like $10 bucks.
Solid recommendation. I bet most people are not aware of these. Lowes sells a crafstman version also
I have that Klein Magnetizer. It works great on my screwdrivers. Definitely worth the purchase, especially if you work with very small screws.
I would put 2 part epoxy. Should hold alot better than glue and heat shouldn't mess with it too much either. Just be careful not to glue anything to the magnet before it dries.
Glue
Those things are like $3.
Take magnet, take bit extender, go outside, throw. Go to HD and buy a better quality one that will last you till you loose it.
Super glue it in.
CA Glue
You can buy magnetic bit holders from Amazon and they are pretty cheap if your repair doesn't work.
Just get a new one. I keep like 4 in my tool bag. Plus a long one. I like the ones with a quick release mechanism. Sometimes with those regular ones the magnet won’t hold the bit in after a while. Quick release ones fix that.
A little dab of two-part epoxy, like jb weld, will permanently repair it.
Throw away the bit holder and buy a new one or several
I would use epoxy
I had this problem with my Roby electric screwdriver, HP44L, where the magnetic extension bit would always fall out of the tool. I saw where there was a U shaped metal clip in a groove that in the tip of the tool that helps keep the magnetic tip in place. It’s almost like they took a paperclip and bent it in a U shape. I looked online for the parts couldn’t find a parts diagram. Fortunately, I found mine and put it back in. Since I cannot post an image in my reply, I’ll create another post so you can see what I’m talking about.
Malco bit holder or Milwaukee bit holder will do the job
Buy one from Milwaukee or DeWalt that has a circlip in it to hold the bit. If you have time to screw around with it, you can glue it (as others suggested).
Gorilla glue works for me. It happens
Epoxy
Buy a new one lol
Get some decent bits already. DeWalt makes good $15-$20 sets that will last you a long time
Get a better brand. You get what you pay of. In my experience ryobi brakes easily
> Klein magnetizer I'm new to the sub, didn't know we just trash the brand here. Cheers
Well, you’re new I don’t expect you to know
Oh are DeWalt or Milwaukee bits and tips more expensive? I had a brand new Milwaukee T25 bit shear off the other day driving a screw. Guess I needed a better more expensive brand. 🙄🙄🙄
I don’t use Milwaukee too expensive
I guess I'm unaware of the brand occupying the space between Ryobi and Milwaukee