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Lock-n-load 1/4-in Hex Quick Connect 6-in Drill Bit Extension

Ratings & Reviews for IRWIN Lock-n-load 1/4-in Hex Quick Connect 6-in Drill Bit Extension

4.5
119
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 4.5 out of 5
119 Reviews


89% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

This drill bit extension offers a quick-connect design and secure bit grip to access hard-to-reach areas and drill deeper holes. While many users found it to be a good quality product that performed well, some reported issues with the top retainer popping off, the bit falling out, or the extension breaking on first use. The consensus is that this is a versatile tool, but its durability and reliability may be inconsistent. It is recommended for select jobs, but users suggest considering more heavy-duty options for extended or frequent use.

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119 Customer Reviews

Does the job

Would Recommend

Needed it for hard to reach areas

August 31, 2025
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Product is for life...

Would Recommend

Great price and product...

July 27, 2025
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Great tool.

Would Recommend

Used as an extension for a wood boring forstner bit and paddle bit on cabinetry. Holds bit tight with minimal wobble and worked great. Easy to change out bits. Would recommend if needed.

July 10, 2025
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Good product

May 28, 2025
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It's a real back saver

Would Recommend
March 20, 2025
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Top retainer came apart

Would Not Recommend

With in a handful of uses the top retainer popped off and wouldn't snap back on for any amount of time resulting to taping in place to finish the job but big disappointment bought these over the other extension for locking option

January 17, 2025
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Response from Irwin Tools

Hello Paul. I appreciate your feedback on the IRWIN Lock-n-load 1/4-in Hex Quick Connect 6-in Drill Bit Extension 90106BX and I'm sorry to hear t...

Irwin ToolsJanuary 17, 2025

Good product

Would Recommend

Good product

January 15, 2025
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Good extension for drill

Would Recommend

Used for extension with drill and rotary brush. Helped when working in tight places. Holds brush securely and is easy to remove attachments.

October 13, 2024
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Well made, easy to use, super useful

Well made, the spring loaded clip holds the bits very well, with no wiggle. The spring is firm but easy to use. Very solid shaft. I wish I had this product years ago, since my 25 year old drill has an old-style chuck.

August 20, 2023
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MIKEY LIKES IT

Would Recommend

I liked too. First of the bit extenders I found. The blue band fell off right away, that's OK it's not really part of the tool. It doesn't take well to an Impact Driver and eventually came apart. It did last a few years so I went back to replace it with the same make and model. The associate didn't know where they were so I ended up with a Dewalt one. A few dollars more but narrower head so I'll give it a try.

July 15, 2023
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Every inch matters. A good purchase.

I love the way this extension holds bits tightly - I only wish the release collar was a smaller diameter than the head. Sometimes can release bits while drilling deeper holes in wood, as the hole gets filled with shavings.

January 14, 2023
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Very hand for deep access screws

Would Recommend

Works well with standard hex bits, but unfortunately doesn’t work with double ended bits

December 28, 2022
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