I recently bought the DeWalt DCF895 brushless impact driver. I bought this bit set at the same time because I didn't have any impact bits to use with it.
I like these Wera sets. I also own the bit ratchet set with standard bits and the rapidaptor, which is amazing.
The first thing to point out with this set is that not all of the bits are impact rated, but most are. I assume that's because they wanted to include smaller sizes in the set, but couldn't make PZ1 impact bits. To be fair though, you shouldn't need an impact driver for such small screws. Also to be fair, I own plenty of assorted Wera bits, and would have preferred to have more impact bits in the set.
I haven't used it much yet, but I assume these bits match the usual Wera quality, which would mean a 5 star rating. Why 4 stars? The bit holder.
I'm a big fan of Weras' Rapidaptors. I own at least one of each model they make. They are amazing because they ensure that the bit never gets stuck in the screw, it's always fixed securely in the power tool, and they are much superior to magnetic bit holders.
To my disappointment, this bit holder does not have rapidaptor functionality, it's just a magnetic holder, which means my bits keep getting stuck in screws. This is the first time I've had to say this about a Wera product, but I really dislike this included bit holder, and I'm going to have to look at alternative impact holders from other brands.
The ring magnet is retracted by default. You need to hold the sleeve of the bit holder forwards to keep the ring magnet extended.
Overall it's nice to have, and when these bits break, I will keep this case and just add new bits to it, but the main down side to this product, after being accustomed to rapidaptors, is the non-rapidaptor bit holder.
UPDATE: After owning this product for several months now, I would like to add that the bits match the expected Wera quality. They are very good.
This review is also available at Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R3U3O3ZDTYTN6D/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm.
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