Harbor Freight Bauer vs. Hercules 1" Bit Locking Magnetic Impact Holders Review

Here's a review and comparison of Harbor Freights new and kind of expensive 1in bit compatible locking magnetic holders they are pretty nicely built but I think they have an Achilles heel which may mean the locking mechanism may not last particularly long. They sings are handy because they retain the one in bits and a physical manner so they don't get stuck in a screw
Bauer 1881A-B10, 64774
Hercules HA22-59, 64763
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[@vchow6749]

Mr Maximus is the only guy on KZbin that can spend 10 minutes talking about 1/4" bit accessories and keep your attention. Good job sir.

[@michaspi]

V Chow Nobody else does it better!

[@dpt4402]

He should use his talent with reviewing German tools. He could do a guest spot on KC Tool. The HF stuff is over saturated on KZbin.

[@SillyOmega]

@@dpt4402 yeah right. The Harbor fraight stuff is not over satured in fact they have less videos on there products.

[@upsidedowndog1256]

I bought the blue one a year ago after watching this video. It still performs and looks like new and gets used hard every day. Thanks, Catus!

[@j.madone7819]

I have a Dewalt one that came in a lot and it has been good so far. No issues at all and it's my main holder for my Dewalt impact driver. 7 or 8 bucks seems a little steep but if they honor the typical lifetime warranty deal it isn't so bad. Buy it once and you're good forever.

[@big_mike_nyc]

Another awesome video Maximus! Seriously your presentations and descriptiveness are so professional! I love your channel! Peace from NYC!! ✌️

[@jettschenker]

I use the Milwaukee SHOCKWAVE 2.875" Impact Locking Bit Holder in Aviation and it works beautifully.

[@bluemantom77]

I actually have a Bosch ITBHQC201 2 1/4", Impact Tough Quick Change Bit Holder Works perfectly for me got mine brand new in the for $5.49

[@patrickcallahan2210]

Looking forward to the M12 review!

[@rickwashek478]

The dewalt tip is a impact rated bit that's why it works. The other one is just a cheap bit for using in a drill driver. Also 1" screw tips are ment to be used in tip holder not for using directly into impact driver.

[@CatusMaximus]

Dewalt impact drivers allow you to directly insert a 1-inch bit straight into the Chuck and use it (they advertise that capability) and both of those bits that I demonstrated in the video are Dewalt impact rated bits, one was a flextorq and one was a non Flex tough torque.

[@tomschmidt381]

Great info, I had no idea there was a way to lock these short bits. I've used cheap magnetic bit holders but have trouble with the bits falling out.

[@douglasthompson2740]

My DeWalt also has an aluminum collar. They wear out very fast and there is no "breaking in". Some stick and that is indeed a lot of the brands. The majority of the ones I have just don't seem to be made that well. I would like to see one with a steel collar. Take care. Doug

[@worldbiss1831]

Excellent in-depth review & demonstration! It's a Yes..for that Blue ring model ☺..thank u for the info.

[@CatusMaximus]

Glad you liked it

[@wayneo7307]

Catus , Another Great Review Video . I Was Wondering About Those . I Have Some Dewalt they Work good . So I'll Wait For Your Follow up Video . Before I Decide Whether to Buy The Hercules One .

[@silvester5723]

Thank you for all your videos 😸

[@johnpearson4899]

Good video. I have made my living primarily by screwing for decades and have tried literally every gizmo and gadget I've found along the way. Some are better (much better) than others but I have yet to find one that was anywhere close to being perfect or, even what I would call good. This has been a major issue for me. I can't understand why after all these years, with all those high dollar genius design engineers these companies have on the payroll, why someone some where hasn't been able to come up with something that works well, consistently by now. Even if it were a proprietary system of some sort that only worked with a particular brand of driver. Thanks for the video!

[@CatusMaximus]

I made a video about the Bosch roller lock bit holders they are probably the best

[@williamcarnero9595]

I’ve beat the hell out of my Hercules blue bit holder with a dewalt 110ft lb impact and never had a jam. I think that bauer holder damaged the bit and then it made it jam in the other. Also might be that bit itself was a bit softer metal

[@manguydude287]

I own a bunch of these but the two you have are more similar to one another than any of my stingers... almost like they are made in the same building

[@DivineMisterAdVentures]

I've had nothing but trouble with that locking mech on a couple other brands (incl. Bosch). I rely on the magnet alone mostly.

[@fkustaa]

What is the difference between the 1/4" and 1" Bit Locking Magnetic Impact Holders?

[@jimwiskus8862]

Good job! Thanks!

[@regibson23]

8:23 What's the Level 6 and Level 7 channel he's referencing?

[@jeffscomp]

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[@kenmaine9437]

My second 12 volt tool DCF801F2 The Tool has a Ball Bearing holder, this works great on 2' Hex 1/4" bits, Lowes said that list tool will work on 1" bits, This will not work with Dewalt 1" bits, the cut rings are .33" at the long, 2" bits are about .28" and work great. I have found the Wiha 1+ 29mm bits work fine and some Milwaukee 1" bits, Bosch 1" bits will not hold.

[@AceHardy]

Taking notes 📝

[@charruauno386]

Thank you for showing, however, I tried to purchase them and the SKU you show are not available in HF Bauer 1881A-B10, 64774 Hercules HA22-59, 64763 or Hercules HA22-59, 64763 thank you and have a good day

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

Good tool video. Its informative & entertaining. Thumbs up.

[@tonyhemingway7980]

I wish you had used the bit with the deeper grooves, on the red holder, to see if that was the only problem.

[@CatusMaximus]

Internally both these adapters have precisely the same dimensions and construction, literally the only difference is some exterior stuff

[@glennbarthelemy2443]

Very good video thank you.

[@whocares6901]

How does the Dewalt compare to the two?

[@sukhdeepsingh9335]

Pls... mantion buy links... Thanks.

[@not-AI]

can either of these be used as 1/4" hex nut drivers?

[@ProTechEpoxyFloors]

Wasn’t going to watch because I thought 10 was way too long for subject. But great review.

[@vlogoween1013]

Does Milwaukee make the same type of holder and/if have you used it ?

[@zerohero6602]

Yes milwaukee makes these style bit holders. I have the 3 and 6 inch versions. They work perfect

[@doylee469]

It’s the cat!

[@rodolfohernandez3746]

Not for impact, ???

[@derekdugger2321]

I have had the bauer one lock up 2 times, where the collar wouldn't move to unlock and release a bit. And of course this happens on the video after I make my comment.

[@docdavidb]

Please somebody help. I get the magnet retained, which are mostly worthless, and I get the mechanically retained. But why both? Seems that the magnet will still get fouled with swarf, or break

[@docdavidb]

Ok. CM answered this in the vid. The combo of magnet and mechanical allows for one handed bit change while also retaining the bit so it doesn’t fall out during the change. Nice.

[@user-of4sx9vd7j]

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[@tbagRulz]

AVE collab. That’s what we want!

[@danrussell3509]

For $7 and $8 a piece these are useless ! The magnet has almost zero holding power which is the whole purpose of having a magnetic bit holder . Makita makes one that you can buy from amazon for a about $3.25 a piece and You can attach a 3 inch screw to it and turn it on full power and the screw will not fall off ! It is the strongest magnet out there . I put the bit into a box of 3 inch screws and the magnet picked up 4 screws .

[@barrykery1175]

No way is he Bauer bit holder any good. JUNK ! I did like the Hercules bit holder. I don't only want a magnetic bit holder, I want it to also hold on to the screw. If all it does is hold the bit, it's worthless. The holder clamps on to the bit so the magnetic is not needed in that case. If it holds on to the screw so I don't have to handle the screw, other than to place the screw on the bit, then we have a useful tool. Barry

[@barrykery1175]

I changed my mind. Both junk if they lock up. Moving on......I'll look at the Dewalt or Makita.

[@CatusMaximus]

I reviewed the Bosch Roller Lock bit holders, they are superior.

[@user-of4sx9vd7j]

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[@heyitsbroski]

An impact drive guide would work better than these.

[@auburneverything980]

Those style bits suck . Unless you are a rookie or don't do much drilling with 3" screws . It doesn't take a genius to figure that out.