Worx battery screwdriver

DXP55 · 9 Sep 2021 at 13:28

I have the earlier model of this 4v driver
https://www.amazon.co.uk/WORX-WX255-1-Slide-Driver/dp/B00Y31LSX0
Today I have used it more than I have since I bought it when Homebase shut down around here.

It has the magazine to put your bits in and one of them is a very short pilot hole drill - no more than 5-8mm long and about 1-2mm diam - it's been the most usefull bit in the mag holder so thought I will search for another -Nowt - I have put in every combination of drill bit -hex -pilot hole and others and no results pop up.
So has anyone got super search powers and can find one.
Just to recap -it is a Hex bit but instead of screwdrive etc on the end it has a small drill bit on there instead.

Hotwired · 9 Sep 2021 at 13:33

I believe you should be searching for hex shank drill bits

https://www.screwfix.com/p/milwaukee-hex-shank-redhex-hss-metal-drill-bit-set-19-piece-set/701fj

Countcussy · 9 Sep 2021 at 13:46

Hotwired said:
I believe you should be searching for hex shank drill bits

https://www.screwfix.com/p/milwaukee-hex-shank-redhex-hss-metal-drill-bit-set-19-piece-set/701fj

They will work, but won`t fit in the magazine.
I agree about this tool, its incredibly handy, but that little pilot bit is the best part, especially when doing cupboard work etc. Imagine a tiny torx bit, but the torx end is a tiny drill instead.
I have never found a replacement either.

DXP55 · 9 Sep 2021 at 14:13

Thanks cussy I will now take great care of it - I am drilling into plastic window frame and that little screwdrive is just the right size and weight.

Hotwired · 9 Sep 2021 at 16:06

Ok what about stub / stubby hex shank drill bits

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Neiko-11402A-Stubby-4-Inch-Change/dp/B07CVQWDMY

Or if you can wait a month or two you can buy the same product from china for a couple of quid

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003064524789.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.1add2098cOumBL

Oooor...

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/drill-bits/0828202/
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/drill-bits/6699362/
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/drill-bits/6699366/
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/drill-bits/0828195/

Actually I've found a video showing that bit and I'm strongly doubting you'll find a replacement

DXP55 · 9 Sep 2021 at 21:04

I was tempted by Aliexpress but it's more than I paid for driver-£6 - Homebase sell off.
I have three 18v battery drills and boxes of drill bit sets.
Thanks for the effort

Hotwired · 10 Sep 2021 at 01:23

Might actually yoink some of the cheaper bits myself, hex shank drills sound like a plan instead of fiddling with the chuck.

DXP55 · 10 Sep 2021 at 10:13

I never thought about using Hex shank drill bits -One thing with a drill is the drill bit is solid in chuck as is the Hex bit in the Worx - Not sure exactly what you would use but my obsevations with Hex bits is they are a bit lose in a bit holder so bit of wobble at the start of drilling.
I have also noticed vast difference between cheap and expensive bit holders so perhaps it might work.

This 5v Worx driver isn't powerful enough to drill into steel but it is fine in wood or plastic.

Worth a punt I suppose.