Buying a drill

24giovanni · Post by **24giovanni** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:08 pm

Looking to buy a drill. I would like the bit to hold on to a screw with ease. I want to be able to push the screww into plywood with in seconds. What type of specs should i be looking for to accomplish this?

Also, I prefer the drill to be lite in weight.

thx

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Thu Oct 30, 2014 11:09 pm

Maybe this will help: http://www.which.co.uk/home-and-garden/ ... ric-drill/
http://www.ebay.com/gds/Cordless-Drill- ... 241/g.html
http://cordless-drill-review.toptenreviews.com/

Always been happy with DeWalt ("contractor" line from B&D). Buddy of mine from jr. high designed their torture test.

I'd think the torque options would be something you'd be most concerned with.

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Fri Oct 31, 2014 5:49 am

what you want is a impact driver, i use makita, they last about the longest for the money IMO................

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-18-Vo ... ygZ1z140i3

cybotron r_9 · Post by **cybotron r_9** » Fri Oct 31, 2014 6:25 am

what Mark said, I bought the Rigid set and love it, I don't use it near as much as Mark does though.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-18-Vo ... /203810442

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Fri Oct 31, 2014 12:07 pm

That rigid set is nice too

Lefty · Post by **Lefty** » Fri Oct 31, 2014 1:38 pm

Dewalt fan here too.

TonyT · Post by **TonyT** » Fri Oct 31, 2014 5:16 pm

For a small amount of plywood, i.e. 1 sheet or less, a cordless impact driver is good. For production work, as in installing multiple sheets of plywood underlayment, use a corded screwgun. Variable speed screwguns generally come in two types, 5,000 rpm for drywall and 2,500 rpm for wood. The wood screwguns have more torque. I have several screwguns and cordless drivers. I even have a cannister fed screwgun with an extension so I can stand and screw down underlayment.

When you get good with a screwgun you cup your thumb & index finder around the top and use your pinky on the trigger. The other hand loads the screws.

RaisinCain · Post by **RaisinCain** » Fri Oct 31, 2014 5:51 pm

Pops is a retired carpenter and in working with him all he ever bought were Milwaukee tools. NEVER a problem.

24giovanni · Post by **24giovanni** » Fri Oct 31, 2014 10:52 pm

Mark wrote:what you want is a impact driver, i use makita, they last about the longest for the money IMO................

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-18-Vo ... ygZ1z140i3

Picked this one up tonight. Can't wait to try it out tomorrow. Nice and lite. Thx Mark.

24giovanni · Post by **24giovanni** » Fri Oct 31, 2014 11:05 pm

TonyT wrote:For a small amount of plywood, i.e. 1 sheet or less, a cordless impact driver is good. For production work, as in installing multiple sheets of plywood underlayment, use a corded screwgun. Variable speed screwguns generally come in two types, 5,000 rpm for drywall and 2,500 rpm for wood. The wood screwguns have more torque. I have several screwguns and cordless drivers. I even have a cannister fed screwgun with an extension so I can stand and screw down underlayment.

When you get good with a screwgun you cup your thumb & index finder around the top and use your pinky on the trigger. The other hand loads the screws.

Tony, A question about screwguns, does it matter the size of the screw that you put into the end of the drill? I am one who hates starting a screw just to have it sit in place without me holding it as I have big hands and that don't help with tiny screws even if they are magnetized. Let me know.

thx

TonyT · Post by **TonyT** » Sat Nov 01, 2014 8:07 am

24giovanni wrote:Tony, A question about screwguns, does it matter the size of the screw that you put into the end of the drill? I am one who hates starting a screw just to have it sit in place without me holding it as I have big hands and that don't help with tiny screws even if they are magnetized. Let me know.
thx

Screw size makes no difference. If they are quality, sharp screws they will bite and drive in quickly. Best screws are made by Grabber. Boxes also include the best #2 bits on the market. Home Depot screws suck, but they are the best for the money. What are you building/screwing together?

Randy · Post by **Randy** » Sat Nov 01, 2014 1:32 pm

I agree with TonyT 100%
also Makita IMO is the best. I have had dewalt, bosch and makita and my coworkers have used Milwaukee. I have used corded scewguns daily for years and cordless impacts have replaced the need for corded in my trade.

the brushless motors sure look nice on the newer models but pricey

In terms of screws a lot of people mistake square for robertson. Square bits with robertson screws are awful to work with they strip and don't fit tight on the drive bit. IMO Robertson is a better screw, the bit is slightly convex at the end which allows the screw to remain on the bit when inverted this makes grabbing and loading the next screw faster. In any case make sure you have the right bit especially if your using self tapping screws.

24giovanni · Post by **24giovanni** » Sat Nov 01, 2014 3:27 pm

TonyT wrote:Screw size makes no difference. If they are quality, sharp screws they will bite and drive in quickly. Best screws are made by Grabber. Boxes also include the best #2 bits on the market. Home Depot screws suck, but they are the best for the money. What are you building/screwing together?

Building a box spring out of wood for a new mattress.

24giovanni · Post by **24giovanni** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 6:20 pm

Ok, I did the middle of the 2 pieces of plywood to secure the middle of them using 3.5 x 1 3/6 mending braces covering roughly 90 inches. On the back I was either going to use 3 of these http://www.dhcsupplies.com/store/p/3810 ... Fa6Y8koODe covering just over 90 inches using screws in all holes provided. Or could I get a way of using liquid nails and 9 inches wide and 90 inches long.?

Your thoughts?

thx

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Sun Nov 02, 2014 7:23 pm

the proper tip must be used for whatever screw you use, and they make tip holders that have little teloscoeing sheaths that slide over the long screw to help hold them until they start in the wood..

http://www.milwaukeetool.com/accessorie ... 48-32-4508

i use these as they have about the best magnetic holding power i have found. make sure which ever one you get has a little c-clip to hold the bit in it.

http://www.milwaukeetool.com/accessorie ... 48-32-4502

CableDude · Post by **CableDude** » Mon Nov 03, 2014 7:31 pm

How did the drill work?

24giovanni · Post by **24giovanni** » Mon Nov 03, 2014 9:34 pm

CableDude wrote:How did the drill work?

Drill worked well. If I had better screws would of made it awesome.

CableDude · Post by **CableDude** » Tue Nov 04, 2014 7:13 pm

Mark wrote:what you want is a impact driver, i use makita, they last about the longest for the money IMO................

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-18-Vo ... ygZ1z140i3

[M]ark, So I could use something like this for installing registers or kitchen cabinet handles with worrying about stripping screws?

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Tue Nov 04, 2014 7:53 pm

CableDude wrote:[M]ark, So I could use something like this for installing registers or kitchen cabinet handles with worrying about stripping screws?

yes, you just have to be careful and go easy on the trigger.

a little finesse for things like that goes a long way LOL

24giovanni · Post by **24giovanni** » Wed Nov 05, 2014 12:03 am

As mentioned above dont use the screws produced that comes with. Buy a named brand.

24giovanni · Post by **24giovanni** » Wed Nov 05, 2014 12:06 am

CableDude wrote:[M]ark, So I could use something like this for installing registers or kitchen cabinet handles with worrying about stripping screws?

Use a template so all the holes are in the correct place.