Screwdriver Bits

Learn more about screwdriver bits

Screwdriver bits do the actual driving, seating into a bit holder for screwdrivers or straight into the chuck of a drill or impact driver. The key to clean, repeatable fixing is getting three things right, the tip pattern, the size and the length.

If the tip pattern or size is wrong, the bit can slip in the screw head and spoil the fixing. If the length is wrong, you may not reach a recessed fixing properly, which can put the bit at an angle and wear it faster. A magnetic screwdriver bits option can help keep the screw seated on repetitive work.

For tougher driving, impact screwdriver bits are made for impact drivers. Standard bits are better suited to general screwdriving, so match the bit to the tool.

Typical uses

• General screw driving across timber, fixings and light assembly work.

• Torx screwdriver bits, phillips screwdriver bits, slotted screwdriver bits and hex screwdriver bits where the screw head type matters.

• Recessed fixings where long screwdriver bits or long reach screwdriver bits help you reach properly.

• Impact driver work where impact screwdriver bits are needed for tougher fixing applications.

• Jobs that benefit from a magnetic screwdriver bits setup to keep the bit seated and the screw under control.

How to choose the right screwdriver bits

• Match the bit type to the screw head first, then check the size or drive pattern before you order.

• Choose the screwdriver bit size carefully to reduce slipping and premature wear.

• Pick the right shank type and compatibility for your driver, especially if you're using a 1/4 inch hex system or an impact driver.

• Use long screwdriver bits when screws sit deep in a recess, and precision screwdriver bits where smaller fixings need a tighter fit.

• For mixed work, a screwdriver bit set covers the most common screw types in one purchase.

Before you order

• Check the screw type on the job so you're not guessing between Phillips, Pozidriv, Torx, slotted or hex.

• Confirm whether you need standard bits or impact screwdriver bits for the driver you're using.

• Measure the depth of the fixing to decide whether standard length or long screwdriver bits are the better fit.

• Think about whether a magnetic screwdriver bits option or a bit holder for screwdrivers will make repetitive fixing quicker and more secure.

• For mixed work, compare screwdriver bit types and choose a set that matches the fixings you use most often.

Explore our range of screwdriver bits

Browse screwdriver bits by drive type, length and application suitability to find the right match for the job. Look out for screwdriver bit sets for flexible day to day use, plus individual bits when you need a specific replacement or size.

Choose long reach screwdriver bits for access in deeper recesses and impact screwdriver bits for tougher driving tasks. Shop torx screwdriver bits, phillips screwdriver bits and other common types to build a kit around the screw sizes and driver systems you rely on most, then order online, over the phone or via the TP App for Click & Collect from your local branch.