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Freud Blog for Blades, Bits, and Tool Setup

Read short notes about accessory selection, material matching, router setup, drill choices, and dealer conversations.

2026-08-19

Your Impact Driver Bits Keep Snapping. The Problem Isn't Bad Luck.

Impact driver bits shouldn't snap after a few uses. A cutting tool quality manager explains the real causes—inconsistent steel, heat treatment, and tolerance gaps—the true total cost, and how to get a broken bit out of an impact driver.