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What units are the clutch settings on a drill?
I have tried looking around the internet for an answer - but I can only find articles that explain what the clutch on a drill does.
I am very familiar not only with what they do but also with how ...
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What is the difference between a ball/pin detent and friction ring impact wrench?
I have been looking into getting an impact wrench for my car and I have noticed that any given model (at least the one I am looking at) has two versions. One version has a ball to keep the socket ...
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How do I choose more durable screwdriver bits?
I recently bought a $35 cordless screwdriver that came in a suitcase with screwdriver bits. I was in shock when the Pozidriv bit splintered after screwing only 3 1-inch screws in the leg of an ...
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Why use a screwdriver when we have drill/drivers now?
I'm wondering when should we choose a screwdriver.
Can it be used to put screws in wood, concrete or metal without drilling a hole?
If we need to drill a pilot hole anyway, why don't we just use ...
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What are the differences between SDS, SDS Plus, and SDS Max drills?
Basically I had to use a breaker last weekend, it was clear I did not need the “heavy duty” as I did not have 6” of solid concrete, but the descriptions of the other options confused me.
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What is the best drill bit to pre-drill holes for screws of a certain size?
Total noob question here:
This can apply in general, but for a specific case, suppose I have a 5/16 bolt for which I want to drill a hole. What's the best drill bit to use to make the hole big ...
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What are the key differences between a step drill bit and a knockout punch?
Both a step drill bit and a knockout punch seem to be very similar, in that they both make holes in a metal box.
The step drill seems to have an advantage, since it can make several size holes using ...
