I ordered these and they wiggle in my bit-extender, is this normal?
2060117
That would not concern me. Mine does too. A lot of slotted tools that take bits do that, but if you're holding it upside down and the bit is falling out without touching it, your bit-extender is probably the problem and it's not retaining the bit. Otherwise, I wouldn't be critical if there is some movement.
2060118
Yes, they wiggle a little. It doesn't impact their function, this is probably a tradeoff with their design which allows them to fit in the tools. I recently was able to remove tiny torx screws in the field without having to get my full tool case. The convince is definitely worth it. Due to the nature of the tool you would not use these for anything requiring a lot of torque anyway, so a little wobble (side to side) is fine. I love mine. Since getting mine my tool case has stayed in my truck and I fixed a water heater (thermostat), desktop computers, notebook computers, light switches, projector. It's great to show up with just my backpack and fix almost anything without carrying 60 pounds of tools. Haven't come across a screw yet that the set didn't fit perfectly.
2060119
Sorry but I´m acctualy dont have the bit-extender son i don´t know how works in it. Sorry also mi english.
2060120
Hi JC. To my knowledge and use, the bit extender is for use with full size driver bits and does not accept the narrow leatherman bits securely.
1409717
I have Earthquake bits, they seem to be a little bigger but do fit. The bit wobbles around a little but once your digging it move along.
1497317
I'm not an expert, but I believe they are supposed to be offset a bit as you're generally trying to crimp two wires/cables/etc together in one sleeve and they won't form a perfect circle.
1417077
My'n came extended. They are 22lbs force so try pushing them to see if they will compress. I am able to do it with my hands, just feels stiff, but they work fine.
102349
I don't know, but so far, after a couple months, mine are good. Maybe your set is defective. Try for an exchange.
172660
Must be defective -- mine fit perfectly and do not come out. I'd try to exchange them.
155963
it shouldn't be too stiff. i've never had a problem pulling the bit out. Perhaps your release is stuck? When you press on the area with the 5 grooves, the area near the bit should lift off a little showing that it's unlocked/released.
1730005
Sometimes they are a little stiff when new. Maybe try wiggling them and that millwork.
1871072
That's odd... I didn't have any problems with ours. They just screwed right in the base of the handle into the board. Can you see them come through the underside of the board? If so... it might be defective.
1691732
I do not know that answer, but I havebthe same issue. It's like they are on a "low" setting. I'm wondering if a resister is needed in line to eliminate that issue?
823518
i don't think that sounds normal. mine didn't buzz when i put them in. however, mine also didn't last very long.
448723
I only use the fine and ultra-fine drill bits, so I can't help you there. Suggest contacting the manufacturer. Regards. M
186268
If it's not snapped in, then it's not normal. Mine clipped in with no issues or special adjustments right from the get go.
1132430
Mine all lined up flush. Check if a screw is sticking out too far that is stopping them from sliding all the way in. I had one that stuck out just enough that it stopped it from closing all the way but once tightened down more it was flush.
1935638
Nope. They don't go all the way up like they are supposed to either. That happened right after purchase.
1889805
They appear to be permanently pressed into the socket. At that price, replacing the bit would not be feasible.
2159512
I had the same problem, so I asked my husband and he was able to push the bit in, and now I'm able to put the other bits in myself. Although it works ok, the bits now come out sometimes when using the drill. Hope this helps.