Makita Screwdriver Bits
Makita screwdriver bits are for driving fixings all day without chewing heads or snapping tips, whether you're on first fix, fit-out, or snagging.
When you're rattling through hundreds of screws, cheap bits round off fast and start camming out, wrecking fixings and your wrists. Makita screwdriver bits are made to take impact driver abuse, seat properly in the head, and stay usable longer. Pick the right type for the screw, grab spares, and keep the job moving.
What Jobs Are Makita Screwdriver Bits Used For?
- Driving long woodscrews into studs, joists, and battens on first fix without constantly re-tipping when the bit starts to round off.
- Fitting kitchens, wardrobes, and ironmongery where a properly fitting bit stops cam-out and keeps screw heads clean on show work.
- Running self-drillers and tek screws into sheet and light steel where the right bit profile keeps the driver planted and reduces slipped heads.
- Second fix and snagging with mixed fixings on the go, where having the common sizes to hand saves you climbing down for another bit.
Choosing the Right Makita Screwdriver Bits
Sorting the right bits is simple: match the bit to the screw head and the way you drive it, or you will round heads and waste fixings.
1. Bit type: PH, PZ, TX, HEX, SL
If you are driving UK trade woodscrews, you will mostly want PZ. If you are on Torx fixings, go TX and you will get far less cam-out. Do not mix PH and PZ because they look close but they do not seat the same, and that is how heads get chewed.
2. Impact rated vs standard bits
If you are using an impact driver day to day, stick to impact-rated bits because they handle the hammering better. If you are on a drill driver for lighter work, standard bits are fine, but they will not last as long under impact abuse.
3. Length and access
If you are working in cabinets, tight corners, or around pipework, a longer bit or a bit holder gives you clearance and keeps your knuckles off the work. For general fixing, shorter bits keep things tighter and reduce wobble.
4. Singles vs sets
If you already know what you burn through, buy multipacks of that size and keep spares in the toolbox. If you are doing mixed work, a set makes sense, but still top up the common ones because they are always the first to go missing.
Makita Screwdriver Bits FAQs
Are Makita screwdriver bits OK for impact drivers, or are they just for drill drivers?
Many Makita bits are made for impact use, but check the product details for impact-rated wording before you assume. If you are on an impact driver every day, choose impact-rated bits because standard bits can wear and twist quicker under hammering.
What is the real difference between PH and PZ bits, and does it matter on site?
It matters a lot. PH and PZ look similar but they do not seat the same, so using the wrong one is a fast way to cam-out and chew the head. Most common UK trade woodscrews are PZ, while many machine screws and some fixings are PH, so match it properly.
Do Torx bits actually stop cam-out, or is that just talk?
Yes, Torx generally holds better because the drive shape gives more positive engagement, especially on long screws and repetitive fixing. You still need the correct size and to keep the driver straight, but you will get fewer slipped heads than with the wrong cross-head bit.
Should I buy singles or a set of Makita screwdriver bits?
If you know what you use every day, singles or multipacks of that size are the sensible buy because you will burn through them. If you do varied work, a set is handy for coverage, but plan on topping up the common sizes because they are always the first to wear or go missing.
Will longer bits and bit holders make the screw wobble?
A bit of extra length can add flex, especially if you start driving at an angle. Use the shortest setup that gives you access, keep the driver square to the fixing, and do not side-load the bit if you want clean heads and fewer snapped tips.
Who Uses Makita Screwdriver Bits?
- Chippies and joiners doing first and second fix, because the right bit fit stops chewed heads when you're firing screws in all day.
- Sparks and plumbers on containment, trunking, and brackets, where a solid bit saves time when you're working one-handed up steps.
- Fitters and maintenance teams who need a dependable set in the van for everything from hinges to plant panels without bits twisting out.
How Screwdriver Bits Work for You
Bits look simple, but most problems on site come down to poor fit and the wrong bit for the driver. Get these basics right and you will stop slipping, snapping, and chewing heads.
1. The bit has to fully seat in the screw head
A correct-fitting bit sits down into the head and transfers torque cleanly, so the driver does not climb out under load. If it feels loose or rocks, you are already on the way to a rounded screw and a wasted fixing.
2. Impact driving punishes the tip
Impact drivers hit in pulses, which is brilliant for speed but hard on the bit tip. That is why impact-rated bits tend to cope better on repetitive fixing, especially on long screws or when you are driving into tougher timber.
3. Length affects control
Longer bits and holders help with access, but they can add a bit of flex, so keep the driver straight and do not side-load it. For neat work, use the shortest setup that still gives you clearance.
Makita Bit Accessories That Save Time on Site
A couple of small add-ons make bits last longer and stop the constant stop-start when you are swapping fixings.
1. Magnetic bit holders
A decent holder keeps the bit secure, helps hold the screw on the tip, and gives you extra reach into corners, so you are not dropping fixings behind units or down voids.
2. Quick-change bit holders
If you are bouncing between PZ, TX, and hex all day, quick-change holders cut the faff and keep you moving, especially when you are up steps or working one-handed.
3. Bit sets and organisers
A proper case stops bits living loose in the bottom of the bag, which is how tips get damaged and the common sizes disappear when you need them most.
Shop Makita Screwdriver Bits at ITS
Whether you need a couple of replacement bits in your main sizes or a full set for mixed site work, we stock a proper range of Makita screwdriver bits for day-to-day fixing. It is all held in our own warehouse, in stock and ready for next day delivery so you can get back on the screws without losing a shift.
