As one of the only fastener distributors to service glazing subcontractors with a dedicated team and product offering, Mudge Fasteners knows a thing or two about what glaziers need to be successful in the field. And while we offer all of the leading anchors, concrete screws and fall protection, we’re constantly reminding our glazing customers to remember their bits and drivers. The following items are some of the essential tools for glaziers that you can purchase from Mudge along with your glazing fasteners.

SDS bits are specialty bits made specifically to fit an SDS chuck mechanism, and won’t work with any other. The end that fits into the chuck has a fluted appearance; the drilling part of the shaft is normal. SDS bits often come with a carbide head, making them more durable when drilling into concrete and more resistant to extreme loads.

Insert bits come in endless styles and are usually used with a bit holder. Some common types include phillips power bits, insert slotted bits, power slotted bits, carbon-steel screw extractors and power torq-set bits.

Nitro jobber bits are a specialty bit made by Drillco, and they feature a heavy duty nitride surface treatment to increase their hardness for drilling into stainless steel and other hard metals. Their black and gold oxide finish resists corrosion and increases the hardness of the drill bit for additional resistance to wear, while their self-centering 135-degree split point penetrates hard material without a pilot hole and produces small chips to reduce clogging.

Nitro jobber bit for glazing

Nut drivers can be used in power drills to tighten nuts, but can also work when installing hex head bolts and anchors.

If you’re a glazing subcontractor who needs bits or drivers not mentioned here, check out our full bits and drivers page or contact us at (800) 634-0406 for assistance.

Bits and Drivers for Glazing Subcontractors