Here's a tool (related) item I've been looking for - for at least 4 years now. It's a foam hex bit holder I first used on my Makita drill in the early 90's. A big problem back in the day was where to keep extra bits. You'd break one or lose one eventually, and usually at the most inopportune time. Most guys just keep loose ones in the pocket. Too much hassle. We didn't have the myriad of options for hex bit holders like we do today. So, when I came across this holder that could be attached to the drill, I jumped at it.
Really high density foam, with 4 holes. And the Makita 9.6 drills had that extra long handle? Had plenty of room to adhere the holder to the bottom, and it didn't interfere with grabbing the drill. Used it for a couple years - it never came loose off of the drill, and I never once lost a bit. I then went back to corded drills, so I lost track of them
Fast forward to now, when I've been grabbing alot of old Makita stuff. Thought of that foam holder, and started searching. Come to find out the maker Lutz discontinued them around 2017. But I talked to Lutz directly, and the lady said I might find some forgotten in a distributor warehouse or something. I looked back then - every link said NLA
Last week I saw a neat bit holder, and it brought this foam holder back to mind. For some reason I started web searching again. And after popping around I found a local appliance parts warehouse carried them! Went in, and they didn't have any left. But a sister store in California showed some in stock. I called them, and had them shipped to my local warehouse for free.
They came in yesterday! Hats off to my dad, who has been gone 20 years now. He once told me that - if I wanted something - keep my eyes open, keep looking, don't give up. Eventually he said, you'll find what you're looking for for a price your willing to pay. And he was right - AGAIN!
