Features
- Fully hardened and tempered for extended bit life
- Precision-formed tip for proper fit in screws
- Suitable for driving heat-treated or case-hardened screws (sheet metal, self-tapping, self-drilling)
- Reinforced design for high-torque applications
- Sub-zero tempering process for improved durability
- Made from S2 tool steel
Specifications
| Material | S2 Tool Steel |
| Overall Length | 1 in |
| Drive Size | #1 (P1) |
| Point Type | Phillips (P1) |
| Shank Size | 1/4 in |
| Shank Type | Hex |
| Type | Extra Hard / Reinforced |
| Packaging Quantity | 10 per box |
| Item Name | Insert Bit |
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Reinforced 1-inch screwdriver insert bit made from S2 tool steel. Fully hardened and tempered for increased wear resistance and designed for use with heat-treated or case-hardened screws (for example, sheet metal, self-tapping, or self-drilling screws). Features a Phillips P1 (#1) tip and a 1/4 in hex shank.
Project Ideas
Business
DIY Metal Planter/Bed Kits
Sell flat-pack metal planter and raised bed kits made from pre-cut, pre-bent panels. Include a bag of #4–#6 self-drilling screws and a branded P1 insert bit. Customers assemble with a drill/driver—no rivets or welding—speeding build time and reducing returns from stripped heads.
HVAC Small-Job Install Service
Offer a mobile service for quick duct transitions, vent boots, dryer vents, and metal register installs. Use case-hardened self-drilling screws for thin-gauge sheet and the extra-hard P1 bit for reliable driving in tight spaces, allowing fast, clean installs with fewer callbacks.
Retail/Sign Mounting on Thin Metal
Provide on-call mounting services for signs, guards, and fixtures onto steel shelving, gondolas, and light-gauge studs. The reinforced bit and small P1 screws minimize visible hardware and prevent cam-out on hardened fasteners, enabling neat, damage-free installs.
Trades Fastener + Bit Subscription
Create a monthly consumables pack for installers: assortments of small self-tapping screws (by length/point type) plus two P1 insert bits. Add a quick reference card for pilot sizes and torque tips. Recurring revenue and reduced downtime for subscribers.
Content + Affiliate: Bit Durability Lab
Produce short-form tests comparing different bits on case-hardened screws in thin steel and aluminum, tracking wear and cam-out. Monetize via affiliate links to screws, bits, and drivers, and sell branded 10-pack P1 bits bundled with curated fastener kits.
Creative
Tin Punch Lanterns
Cut and roll thin galvanized sheet or upcycled tin cans into lanterns, then fasten seams and hangers with small P1 Phillips self-tapping screws. The extra-hard S2 bit grips tiny case-hardened screws without cam-out, letting you assemble cleanly after punch-patterning the light holes.
Metal-and-Wood Herb Planter Rail
Build a wall-mounted rail with a wood backer and aluminum flashing liners. Use small P1 self-drilling screws to attach folded liners to the wood frame and to install hanging brackets. The reinforced bit handles the hardened screws going through thin metal without stripping.
Compact Sheet-Metal Toolbox
Form a lightweight toolbox from 26–28 ga sheet metal (bent on a simple brake or clamped boards). Join corners, hinge, and latch tabs with #4–#6 self-tapping screws driven by the P1 bit. The 1-inch insert fits tight spaces and keeps the tiny screws seated securely.
License Plate Birdhouse
Craft a wooden birdhouse and clad the roof and entry trim with old license plates. Use small case-hardened sheet metal screws to attach plates to the wood and to each other. The hardened, precision tip reduces wobble on the slick painted surface.
Magnetic Pegboard Spice Rack
Mount a perforated steel sheet to a wood board using #4–#6 self-tapping screws, then use magnetic spice tins on the panel. The bit’s reinforced design helps drive into metal without rounding the small screw heads, keeping the panel flat and rattle-free.