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A bit-storing tool handle is provided that includes a surface of the handle defining a channel adapted to retain the bit, and a fulcrum point contained within the channel for rotating the retained bit out of the channel. The bit-storing tool handle may alternatively include a plurality of channels a

A bit-storing tool handle is provided that includes a surface of the handle defining a channel adapted to retain the bit, and a fulcrum point contained within the channel for rotating the retained bit out of the channel. The bit-storing tool handle may alternatively include a plurality of channels adapted to retain the bits such that the longitudinal axis of the retained bits are co-linear to the longitudinal axis of the handle and a fulcrum point within each of the channels that promotes the manual rotation of each of the bits about a cooperating fulcrum point so that upon such rotation, the bits extend radially from the longitudinal axis of the handle. The channels include an opening dimensioned and configured to allow the finger of a person to insert under a first end of the bit thereby facilitating the removal of the bit from the channel when an excessive amount of force is required to pivot the bit due to cold weather or similar conditions. The opening provides an alternative to the fulcrum point for the removal of the bit from the channel.

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1. A tool bit storing channel:means for retaining the tool bit within said storage channel; means for preventing engagement between the tool bit and the user; and means for promoting engagement between a finger of the user and a first end of the tool bit such that said first end of the tool bit may

1. A tool bit storing channel:means for retaining the tool bit within said storage channel; means for preventing engagement between the tool bit and the user; and means for promoting engagement between a finger of the user and a first end of the tool bit such that said first end of the tool bit may be lifted from storage channel by the finger of the user.