Makita Screwdriver Bits & Bit Holders
Makita bit set options for site fixing, from impact driver bits to bit holders that actually stay put when you're running screws all day.
When you're on repetitive fixing, the wrong bit rounds heads, slips out, and costs you time. Makita impact driver bits are made to take proper torque without chewing up, and a Makita bit holder keeps the bit seated and your hands off the workface. Pick the right Makita impact bit set for the screws you use most, and you'll fly through first fix, second fix, and snagging without constantly swapping or binning bits.
What Jobs Are Makita Bit Sets Best At?
- Driving long wood screws into studwork and joists with Makita impact driver bits that don't twist out and wreck the head when you lean on the trigger.
- Hanging doors, fitting ironmongery, and second-fix carpentry where a tidy finish depends on the bit staying centred and not camming out on the last turn.
- Fixing metal stud, brackets, and clips where a Makita impact bit set takes the repeated hammering of an impact without snapping on the first awkward screw.
- Working one-handed up ladders or in tight cupboards using a Makita magnetic bit holder to hold the bit steady and speed up swaps between PZ, PH, and Torx.
- Keeping a van or toolbag setup organised on busy jobs, with a Makita bitset that covers the common sizes so you are not hunting for the one bit that fits.
Choosing the Right Makita Bit Set
Match the bit type to the fixing and the tool, because the wrong profile or a cheap bit is what rounds heads and wastes your afternoon.
1. Bit profile: PZ, PH, Torx and Hex
If you are mostly on UK woodscrews, you will live on PZ2 and PZ3, so make sure your Makita bit set includes spares of those. If you fit kitchens, decking, or structural fixings, you will want Torx in the sizes you actually use, because it holds better under torque and slips less.
2. Impact-rated vs standard bits
If you are using an impact driver day to day, buy Makita impact driver bits or a Makita impact bit set, not standard screwdriver bits. Standard bits can work in a drill for light jobs, but an impact will chew them up fast and you will feel it in the screw heads.
3. Bit holder type: locking, quick-change and magnetic
If you are swapping sizes constantly, a Makita drill bit holder with a quick-change collar saves time and keeps the bit seated properly. If you are working one-handed or overhead, a Makita magnetic bit holder helps stop the bit wobbling and reduces drops when you are reaching.
4. Bit length: 25mm vs 50mm plus
25mm bits are fine for most straight-on fixing, especially with a Makita impact bit holder. If you are always in corners, inside carcasses, or past brackets, go longer so you are not fighting the chuck and chewing the screw head at an angle.
Makita Bit Set and Bit Holder FAQs
Are Makita impact driver bits actually different from standard bits?
Yes. Makita impact driver bits are built to cope with the repeated hammering and high torque of an impact, so they last longer and slip less than standard screwdriver bits that are really meant for lighter drill driving.
Will a Makita bit holder fit any impact driver, or only Makita?
Most Makita bit holder options are standard 1 4 inch hex, so they fit the vast majority of impact drivers and drill drivers, not just Makita. The only thing to watch is overall length if you are working in tight spaces.
Do I need a magnetic bit holder Makita style, or is a normal holder fine?
A normal holder is fine for straight-on fixing at bench height. If you are working overhead, one-handed, or constantly starting screws in awkward positions, a Makita magnetic bit holder makes the job calmer and cuts down on dropped bits and early cam-out.
What is the one bit size I should make sure is in my Makita bit set?
For most UK site fixing it is PZ2, and you will get through them. If your Makita bitset only has one PZ2, you will be back to square one when it wears, so it is worth choosing a set with duplicates or grabbing spares.
Why do bits snap or round off so quickly on an impact?
The usual causes are using non-impact bits, driving at an angle, or using the wrong profile for the screw head. Use the correct Makita impact bits, keep the bit straight in the head, and swap it as soon as it starts to feel loose rather than trying to force the last few screws.
Who Uses Makita Impact Driver Bits and Bit Holders?
- Chippies and kitchen fitters running hundreds of fixings a day, because a decent Makita impact driver bit set saves chewed screw heads and rework.
- Sparks and plumbers doing first-fix and second-fix, where a Makita bit holder makes quick changes between fixings without dropping bits behind boards.
- Dryliners and ceiling fixers using impacts all shift, because Makita impact bits handle the constant stop start torque better than standard screwdriver bits.
- Maintenance teams and site snaggers who need a compact Makita bit set in the pocket or toolbag for whatever turns up on the call-out.
Makita Bit Holder Accessories That Save Time on Fixing
A couple of small add-ons make a Makita bit set work harder and stop the usual site aggravation of wobble, drops, and constant swapping.
1. Makita magnetic bit holder
This is the one that keeps things controlled when you are driving screws overhead or at arm's reach, because it steadies the bit and helps stop it walking out of the head on the first hit.
2. Makita impact bit holder (quick-change)
If you are bouncing between PZ2, Torx, and a nut setter all day, a quick-change Makita impact bit holder saves you faffing with the chuck and keeps the bit properly retained when the impact is hammering.
3. Spare PZ2 and PH2 singles
Even the best Makita impact bits are consumables on heavy fixing, so keeping a couple of your most-used sizes as singles stops the job grinding to a halt when the go-to bit finally rounds off.
Shop Makita Bit Sets at ITS
Whether you need a compact Makita bit set for the toolbag, a full Makita impact driver bit set for daily fixing, or a Makita bit holder to tighten up your setup, we stock the range ready for real site work. It's all in our own warehouse, in stock and ready for next day delivery so you can get back on the screws tomorrow.
