Drill Bit Accessory Identification

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I have a set of DeWalt drill bits, and there was one piece included that I don't know the use for.
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The set includes a magnetic sleeve as well, but don't think it is related.
Edit: Possibly related to magnetic sleeve. Was useful for helping push a bit out of there...
What is this drill bit accessory?

mikes · Accepted Answer

Several on line sources report it is for demonstration purposes. It is there to show you how the magnetic holder works. Pull, Tire, Tirez, are translated as "PULL" in English. This may explain why there is no holder in the case for it.

Correct answer by mikes on May 15, 2021

Polypipe Wrangler · Answer

It may be a “keeper” for the magnetic bit. In the old days putting the keeper on the magnet would retain the magnetic strength. Modern magnets are much less likely to need this, now have much lower “magnetic permeability”

Answered by Polypipe Wrangler on May 15, 2021

izzy · Answer

I purchased a very similar yellow (same brand) drill bit set, and this partial screw was accessible without opening the package. As other answers mention, it is for demonstrating the magnetic screw holder - and usable by potential customers shopping in the store, while the product is on the display shelf.
So, it is not really useful to keep, unless you happen to need a chunk of metal that shape and size for something else.

Drill Bit Accessory Identification

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