I use a Bosch GDR 18V-Li impact driver for all of my pocket screws and normal wood screws. I've never had a pocket screw punch through or strip out.
I use a Bosch GDR 18V-Li impact driver for all of my pocket screws and normal wood screws. I've never had a pocket screw punch through or strip out.
No problem here using an 18 volt PC impact driver. You need to learn to feather the trigger. I am always wondering why the pros only know full or no trigger and as a result they are always using the driver like their trigger finger is in full spasm instead of just letting off smoothly at the screw nears the bottom.
NOW you tell me...
It is an old Milwaukee Fuel # 2653-20. I bought it years ago. It might be the original Fuel impact but I don't know. It has a soft button below the grip you press to change speeds. I really only ever use in on 3 (the highest setting). It has a variable speed trigger as well as the three switchable ranges. The original magazine reviews, if I remember correctly, complained that it might be too bulky and heavy duty for a 1/4" impact, but I've gotten used to it. On the lowest setting it can be quite precise. Some other models I've since tried are more svelte and ergonomic IMO. Wouldn't trade the brushless motor though.
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Why am I always disagreeing with everyone? Could I really always be wrong?
I would never use an impact driver for pocket screws; way too easy to blow them out.
I use a drill with a low torque setting, and then do the last few turns by hand.
I'm not going to disagree with you because I also would avoid an impact driver for this. Even with my 10.6v CXS drill/driver, I can overdrive a pocket screw really easily if I'm not careful. I personally don't see any advantage to using an impact driver for this particular kind of work..BUT...I'm very kewel with folks using what they prefer/have for the work. And yea, there have been times when I've felt the need to "sneak up on it" like you describe with a hand-driver to avoid an issue.
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The most expensive tool is the one you buy "cheaply" and often...
what are pocket screws
yeah maybe
I have some screws in my pocket, I could send to you if that will help.
Rick Potter
DIY journeyman,
FWW wannabe.
AKA Village Idiot.
The impact driver that I learned with. No batteries needed......
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thanks Rick, Screws in my pocket poked through the pocket. After to many years with the same tool belt they poked through that. Got crap from a carpenter once who saw I had sown the belt many times and even stapled it with an office staple. Got a nice favorite baseball mitt colour new belt and in not long it started coming apart. Other things since then.
Martin not sure id call it complicated, it was done that way for 1000 years till the gizmo inventors arrived.