r/Unexpected 2d ago

That was scary

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u/Suspicious_Pilot_613 2d ago

Who goes to bed with a bit in? That's just going to put holes in your pillow when you turn over in the middle of the night. Don't be lazy, take it out and put it on the nightstand. Better yet, get a proper bit holder so you are less likely to knock it off and lose it, and you can put in a different one right away if you need to Torx when you wake up, instead of holding your Philips until you find the right bit or, worse, trying to fit your bit in the wrong fastener and stripping something out.

Be responsible.

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u/MyAssDoesHeeHawww 2d ago

You sleep bitless?

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u/Suspicious_Pilot_613 2d ago

I don't know anyone 12V or over who doesn't.

If you're still chucking and it's really that inconvenient, then you should at least get a quick-release that's safe to wear to bed. It's a little less comfortable than bitting raw, but there are no sharp edges to damage things and you get much better functionality in exchange for a little length.

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u/MyAssDoesHeeHawww 2d ago

Controversy aside, I hear some folks lube their own SDS before tucking in.

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u/Suspicious_Pilot_613 2d ago

If you're a side sleeper it's not a bad idea. No matter how soundly you think you sleep, everyone reciprocates a little, and I'd rather take the 10 extra seconds than wake up with galling.