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Dude, you have the most "Big Bird" style of explaining this stuff to the regular person. If someone doesn't understand after watching your video, it is definitely them. Great job on explaing it!!!!!
Hi. I am a carpenter myself, found out I wanted to do this for the rest of my life at 33 years old. Had worked over 2 years doing mostly renovations before doing the 1 year carpenter's course here in Quebec. Your videos have been such a good help to me. A lot of things that you mention have me thinking; why they didn't mention that in school? 🤣. I guess there is so much to know about construction! Thanks a bunch for the content, it is very much appreciated. - Chuk
WOW THANK YOU SO MUCH...EXCELLENT EXPLANATION... I AM 67 YEARS OLD AND NEVER NEW WHAT THE NUMBERS ON MY CORDLESS DRILL WERE FOR...NOW I KNOW...EXCELLENT EXPLANATION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS...THANK YOU SO MUCH :)
Again, a good, clear discussion of a subject that amateur DIYs can struggle with. Especially liked the useful comments on corded versus cordless drills.
This video helped me a lot. I wish I watched it 2 years ago when I bought my drill! So many ruined screws and even a few I had to cut out with a saws all. Sad 😔
This is the 5th tile project we've done where we've removed the old tile before installing new tile, and the first one with this tool th-cam.com/users/postUgkxqqoaX03nrziKwF7Bjjcc71YzLEleMvOS . I want to cry for all the unnecessary work we've done in the past. With this tool, we removed tile surrounding a fireplace, as well as the hearth tile, set in loads of cement, in less than an hour. I highly recommend this tool. It was easy to use, and very satisfying watching the tile literally fall off the wall.
Thank god. Ive been following your trail I think. I just bought my 3rd set of screw removers today. By 2040 we should have come through all of them. Hopefully.
I work at Lowes in the tool area. I always make sure to let people know how the numbers work on the cordless drills. A lot of people don’t know. But reading the manual always helps. 😁 Great explanation.
As a single woman do it yourself or learn as you go I appreciated this video I have tools and I figure things out on my own because most of them come from yard sales and don't have directions with them but it's always good to know how to use the tool properly as opposed to me learning as I go
Thank you for explaining the numbers. I’m ashamed to say I’ve been working with wood for years and never researched what the numbers were for. Makes sense. Your explanation was very clear and to the point. Thanks again!
I've never really thought about the clutch setting when I've used my MILWAUKEE. Now I know. Thank you very much. I've always just pulsed it when fastening.
Great video on cordless drills. May I add that some time ago using a Dewalt 18V cordless drill I compared the torque settings (numbers on the drill) to that of a hand operated Torque wrench and found that the numbers actually matched the torque in Nm (Newton Metres) which is incredibly useful when using the drill to tighten small bolts to a specified torque.
Thank you so much!!! I just bought my first new cordless drill, impact driver and oscillating multitool. Beforehand, I was lucky enough to find your videos and you helped me learn how to research brands, decide what tools I really needed & you showed me tips and more! I took notes! 🤔😄 Although I'm a tool junky from way back ( seduced by the heady scent of new tools at Harbor Freight) I only used them in creating art in metals, gems and wood. A few years ago I retired from refugee work & a month later, I became a widow and the sole caretaker of our family home/land in a remote part of the N. Cascade mountains. Well, even a paradise has broken dryers, porch steps & well pumps so I've been in OTJ training 24/7 ever since!! When not building or repairing something, I'm studying how to do those things. You've been a great help to me and to lots of others, and I thought you should know what a difference you've made in a very practical way. Thanks again!!
One thing to add, in case anyone is wondering: the main reason why corded drills don't have the clutch is that they generally don't, or didn't, have a variable-speed trigger (which is harder to implement on an AC motor drill, although these days it's really not *much* harder). If you don't have that feature, driving screws is tricky in the first place, clutch or no clutch. The original battery drills didn't have variable speed either but ran at considerably lower speeds than corded drills so were more practical for driving applications. As a result we got into the habit of regarding only cordless drills as also suitable for driving.
This guy isn’t one of those carpenters who lie about things like this. That’s what I appreciate most about him. He’s the sort of carpenter that I know I can trust to tell me the truth. I already knew he would be, somehow, before I even clicked on the video. I could just tell.
I'm NOT a contractor and don't even have a shop, just do some putzing around with drills, dremel aka rotary tool and I just got a router. So, all these tips are great AND new for ME! Thanks for taking the time to care about us "little" people!
You are a fantastic teacher. I've learned so much from this video-especially understanding the use of the clutch. Your videos are incredibly well done: they're clear, methodical, and the pace is perfect. I'm a big fan. A big THANK YOU from this amateur carpenter.
As an old retired Tradesman I have used Milwaukee drills of my life. They are dependable and tough. I recently bought a cordless drill, and I love it. The freedom of not dragging a cord is wonderful!
I found it too long, had time to daydream until he got to it. lowest means weakest. The end. :D Im not hating tho, I watch these just to confirm what I came up with by myself being only man of the house with no father figures whatsoever around. I love his structure, detailed.
Spent 20 years in home improvement but just subscribed because of the way you explain things and you never know when you might "accidently" learn something new. I want to recommend your channel to my grandson.
Another great benefit of using the clutch setting on a cordless drill is to prevent kickback if a bit binds. For example, when drilling with a hole saw, sometimes the angle or position you're drilling at will cause the hole saw to bind, which can set you off balance, sometimes pretty violently. It can be especially dangerous if up on a ladder. So adjusting the clutch to a slightly lower setting can give you a safety buffer against kickback from binding, as the clutch will absorb the sudden shock rather than your body.
Thanks. This was news to me. I'm an old "corded" man--been using my 1977 Craftsman 3/8" drill for everything since it was new. A real workhorse--I've built 2 decks (well, same deck x 2--original and a rebuild 30 years later) and an 1800 sq. ft. garage (ground up), including framing and drywall with it and never even had to change the brushes. Recently, I inherited a couple of cordless drills and still haven't figured out all the nuances on them. I don't think I've ever even noticed the clutch settings, so thanks for pointing that out. Now retired, I'm moving back into woodworking, so this will be useful information.
Thank you for another very informative video tutorial! Purchased my first corded drill in 1974 and first cordless, brushless drill in 2011 followed by a cordless drill with hammer drill function in 2017. Never had a good grasp on the cordless drill clutch positions. Looking forward to testing experiencing the free spinning position on the cordless drills. Always thought that the spinning or chattering noise meant that the work was too great a load for the drill. REALLY appreciated this video! Happy New Year. May 2021 be filled with many more of your great tutorial videos!
Thanks for watching, Charles, I'm really glad this video was helpful! Plenty more content coming in 2021, and some new developments with the channel as well. Wishing you all the best, and Happy New Year! :)
That was actually really friggin' helpful from a novice diyers perspective -.- Thank you for the crisp, clear and patiently given information, it shall be put to great use.
I’m retired, but work in the stockroom of a retail store part time. It is amazing how many youngsters have no idea about the settings and basic operation of the cordless drill driver. I explain to them just like you have done here. Their parents and school shop class should be teaching them these things (do they even have Shop Class anymore???). After I show them how it works, they’re like….”Oh cool! I had no idea!” You can see them behave with a new found confidence and ability the next time they need the tool. I never had kids…. It’s kind of gratifying to see.
It took me many viewings to understand your videos on drill/driver settings, but it is starting to make sense now. I work at a Home Depot and at one point I tried to explain to a customer how to prevent cam-out of a screw. Eventually I just gave up and referred him to your channel.
I'm very new to any and all things tool-related and I'm barely getting started so I can try doing simple DIY projects. Your videos have been extremely informative and helpful! Thank you sir!
Reading is fundamental. That's why a manual is included telling you all the functions of the tool. Some Milwaukee M18s have a special setting for self-tapping screws so you don't strip them out. The hammer drill function is great for smaller, everyday jobs like tap cons in block or, concrete. A SDS hammer drill is a must for bigger jobs. Nice concise video!
I've been doing my deck and I have a corded drill but I have been boring thru my wood couldn't stop fast enough to see until it was to late, this video has helped a lot and explained why this keep happening,my cordless drill only holds a few hours of power and the corded never stop and that's why I continue to use it, (I've had it for over 10 years),thanks so much for this video I thought I was applying to much pressure.
Same!! I love these videos, they're helping me correct the bad habits and assumptions I've developed over the years of teaching myself how to use tools.
I recently discovered this channel. I was, just yesterday, wondering what the heck I'm supposed to do with those numbers on my drill and hoped you had a video! Thanks a million and I'm really enjoying your videos! Your teaching style and clarity help me understand without feeling like you're talking down to me. Thanks again!
Thank you for explaining how to use the cordless drills properly. I was curious if I was using my cordless drill correctly but after you explaining how to use them, I will use my cordless drill properly this time using the knowledge you have given me. Thank you so very much.
Finally going to break down and buy a cordless drill. I have a 35 year old Craftsman corded drill that is a bullet-proof tank. My "clutch" for decades has been my forefinger.
Have started a new job as an irrigator. Lots of PVC to drill, and I’ve been wondering about all the numbers around the neck. Thankyou this was a great explanation of the numbers relationship to torque!
Great videos. One thing that would be nice to understand is when to use each of or at least the most common settings for different material. I'm sure the exact numbers are specific to the drill, but just an idea of what settings are best for decking versus drywall for example would be a great addition
You are the best! I just discovered your channel, and found answers in minutes to every drill question I’ve had over decades of living in “historic” buildings around 100 years old) I have no “contractor” level of experience., but I love tools and must DYI my “rescue “ homes.
I have a Black & Decker corded drill. I don't like Black & Decker. Its front bearing sounds like a bag of bolts in a spin drier, but it's still drilling holes after twenty years. Somehow.
It would be nice to include some examples of what numbers are common to use for what materials. Like into a stud, what is a good number? Into normal drywall? Etc.
It would be great but there are ways too many variables. The volt,material,manufacturer, the bit/screw... finally metric system or that irrationa... I mean imperial system. The examples could be perfect for one but totally misleading to another. So as he said you have to test and adapt to your own variable. Now he gave us the concept we can apply to learn what works for us :D
Lordy! I was using the drill exactly the wrong way for ages! I wish I had heard this video a month ago. It would have made installing shelves for my mother go so much faster and smoother!
Man, I greatly appreciate the way you explained the cordless/corded drill stuff! I am a woman who does not want to bother her husband with this because I've been shown before. So thank you..God bless you brother
You might have already done this, but I think you might consider making a video on how to make a "DIY" or "learning" video. Your videos are just so well constructed and without anything that is unnecessary. Just super efficient, clear and helpful. Very impressive. For me, these are the gold standard. Oh and thank you for all the great tips.
Thanks for your concise explanation. As a clueless, once in a long while tool user, you helped me greatly. Subbed and looking forward to going through your other posts.
I always wondered what those numbers were for but never bothered to read the manual for my RIDGED tools. And no wonder I destroy every screw head when using my tools. I actually learned something very useful today. Thanks!
Great video (as always, helpful!) but would have like to see you address the speeds (1 & 2) selection as well. Thanks again for all you do here. Keep up the great work & a Happy New Year to all!!
Cane here to say this. Very informative, appreciated and just like u, have an older Craftsman corded that may be around my age (50+) or a lil younger but the cord is frayed yet still works if held properly lol
Thanks Sheila! I’m making an online course called POWER TOOLS EXPLAINED right now-it’ll be available on my website later this summer. It’ll explain everything to know about the 20 most important power tools. Might be helpful for you! 🙂
Never thought about using the clutch for drywall screws. I’m going to try that out and see how effective it is. I usually use a drywall gun or a special drywall bit.
Honestly, this is something i was going to google, but the way you explain and then show an example along with definitions really sets the information in Thank you :D
Great info! I never use my corded drill because it’s too strong, but now I will for drilling and use the battery ones for screws. My drills are old and manuals are long gone.
I was wondering if there was an "official" explanation myself. But based on a lot of DIY outdoor wood projects (that haven't killed me yet), I think what you do is start on a low number. When the torque is too low to drive the screw, the clutch will disengage. So you back out the screw a bit, up the number a couple of notches (or one if you're close) and then drive it again. Repeat until you drive the screw just right. Now you've got your setting for the job. If you start with a low number and work your way up, no overdriving or cam out theoretically. But not all wood boards, even in the same batch, have the same density so you can't just rely on the clutch to avoid overdriving.
I'm pretty sure there's no standard of torque number vs strength, other than low numbers are low torque. They're like the numbers on a toaster, which have no relation to minutes of toasting, but just indicate minimum to maximum setting.
I learnt "cam-out" from your video. English is my 2nd language, I love learning building/tools lingo so I can talk with my aussie friends about building stuff. 😄 thank you for a thorough explanation too.
This was so helpful, thank you! I was just gifted a dewalt cordless drill, so I'm still learning about it, but I also have my grandpa's all-metal body Milwaukee corded drill that's at least from the 50's. Still works great!
Might be worth mentioning that the torque setting can also be used in reverse and can be useful when backing out an old screw that may have gotten stuck due to rust. Start on a fairly low setting then dial it up until the screw starts to move - this can prevent camming out and wrecking the screw head.
I don't know how your channel or this video came across my view tonight, but it must be divine intervention. I was going to take the drill back to Lowes. I have a Dewalt Brushless 20v Max drill and didn't understand the instructions or all the numbers. Thank you for this video. I have learned so much tonight. Wow!
The instruction manual for my brand new DeWalt DCD991 drill/driver has many pages of safety blah-blah written by lawyers. It has two sentences telling me that there are numbers around the collar (yes, I see those, I'd like to know what they mean...) and that they adjust the torque. Which means what exactly??? THANK YOU Honest Carpenter for explaining what the numbers mean and do!!!!
Nice to know to keep corded drills still. I knew about the clutch but not sure that I used it properly. Never realized that function is not on the corded either. Great info. I am never too old to stop learning, and it takes a special knack to teach my stubborn self, so you are Great at teaching! TY!
That happened to me too, except it was with the ozone layer. I thought I wonder what happened with the hole in the ozone layer that everyone used to talk about. Then later when I clicked on YT there was a video in my timeline titled why we never hear about the ozone layer.
yeah its an actual thing your apps listen to you. When you download an app it asks for your microphone permission. So it can listen to you and your questions. Stay woke!
I brought a new cordless drill never seen the numbers before as always used a cable drill I was going to read up on what these numbers meant. But I came across the video and found it very helpful . Thank you coming from the UK 🇬🇧
Great video. I’ve been using cordless for many years and often wondered what the numbers were for. I’ll read the manual but didn’t understand. Your video made it simple. I’m in the U.K. Love your accent and terminology: different to the U.K., cool.
I liked this video - Your explanation was clear and showed the difference between the corded and the cordless drills. And I liked the explanation you spoke about the numbers on the collar of the cordless drill. Now I can understand why my corded drill cams out when I use it. Your video made my search a lot more bearable and understandable.
An easy to understand, easily understandable explanation on how to get the best results when driving or drilling. Thank you for such a straightforward tutorial! What you are doing is extremely appreciated!
I had a sense that's what the numbers meant, but no idea how to make good use of them. I can't tell you how often I've cammed out screws, even knowing NOT to use a corded drill! Nice to add this tip to my mental toolbox. Thanks! :)
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Dude, you have the most "Big Bird" style of explaining this stuff to the regular person. If someone doesn't understand after watching your video, it is definitely them. Great job on explaing it!!!!!
Thank you, New Age! 😁
You meant if anyone don't understand is either they don't speak English or they should just hire someone.
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You're so right-this guy breaks it down like Sesame Street, in the best possible way.
He’s awesome
Hi. I am a carpenter myself, found out I wanted to do this for the rest of my life at 33 years old. Had worked over 2 years doing mostly renovations before doing the 1 year carpenter's course here in Quebec. Your videos have been such a good help to me. A lot of things that you mention have me thinking; why they didn't mention that in school? 🤣. I guess there is so much to know about construction! Thanks a bunch for the content, it is very much appreciated. - Chuk
Same story here pretty much. Just started Feb of this year.
Thanks, bought my first drill at 73 and forgot what I had been taught about how to use it. You restored my confidence. Thank you.
WOW THANK YOU SO MUCH...EXCELLENT EXPLANATION... I AM 67 YEARS OLD AND NEVER NEW WHAT THE NUMBERS ON MY CORDLESS DRILL WERE FOR...NOW I KNOW...EXCELLENT EXPLANATION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS...THANK YOU SO MUCH :)
Again, a good, clear discussion of a subject that amateur DIYs can struggle with. Especially liked the useful comments on corded versus cordless drills.
This video helped me a lot. I wish I watched it 2 years ago when I bought my drill! So many ruined screws and even a few I had to cut out with a saws all. Sad 😔
Been using drills for years, never new about this. Now I have more confidence using the drill in my projects. Thanks for posting.
This is the 5th tile project we've done where we've removed the old tile before installing new tile, and the first one with this tool th-cam.com/users/postUgkxqqoaX03nrziKwF7Bjjcc71YzLEleMvOS . I want to cry for all the unnecessary work we've done in the past. With this tool, we removed tile surrounding a fireplace, as well as the hearth tile, set in loads of cement, in less than an hour. I highly recommend this tool. It was easy to use, and very satisfying watching the tile literally fall off the wall.
Thanks Ethan. Now, at 71 yrs. old I can finally stop camming out half my fasteners. lol
Yes! You’ve got me by 3 years, but I did not know this, either!
Thank god. Ive been following your trail I think. I just bought my 3rd set of screw removers today. By 2040 we should have come through all of them. Hopefully.
OR just buy a cordless impact driver and stop driving screws with your drill.
Never to late to learn, as learning is a life long adventure.
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I work at Lowes in the tool area. I always make sure to let people know how the numbers work on the cordless drills. A lot of people don’t know. But reading the manual always helps. 😁 Great explanation.
Wow, I'm a rookie DIYer. Trying to learm as much as I can about these tools. This video answered so many questions for me! Thanks!
This guy gives you a straight answer without talking a lot of garbage. Straight to the point and the best simple solution.
As a single woman do it yourself or learn as you go I appreciated this video I have tools and I figure things out on my own because most of them come from yard sales and don't have directions with them but it's always good to know how to use the tool properly as opposed to me learning as I go
Thank you for explaining the numbers. I’m ashamed to say I’ve been working with wood for years and never researched what the numbers were for. Makes sense. Your explanation was very clear and to the point. Thanks again!
I've never really thought about the clutch setting when I've used my MILWAUKEE. Now I know. Thank you very much. I've always just pulsed it when fastening.
Great video on cordless drills. May I add that some time ago using a Dewalt 18V cordless drill I compared the torque settings (numbers on the drill) to that of a hand operated Torque wrench and found that the numbers actually matched the torque in Nm (Newton Metres) which is incredibly useful when using the drill to tighten small bolts to a specified torque.
Oh wow! Exactly what I was looking for since I also have a new 18v DeWalt! Thank you!
Thank you so much!!! I just bought my first new cordless drill, impact driver and oscillating multitool. Beforehand, I was lucky enough to find your videos and you helped me learn how to research brands, decide what tools I really needed & you showed me tips and more!
I took notes! 🤔😄
Although I'm a tool junky from way back ( seduced by the heady scent of new tools at Harbor Freight) I only used them in creating art in metals, gems and wood. A few years ago I retired from refugee work & a month later, I became a widow and the sole caretaker of our family home/land in a remote part of the N. Cascade mountains. Well, even a paradise has broken dryers, porch steps & well pumps so I've been in OTJ training 24/7 ever since!! When not building or repairing something, I'm studying how to do those things.
You've been a great help to me and to lots of others, and I thought you should know what a difference you've made in a very practical way. Thanks again!!
One thing to add, in case anyone is wondering: the main reason why corded drills don't have the clutch is that they generally don't, or didn't, have a variable-speed trigger (which is harder to implement on an AC motor drill, although these days it's really not *much* harder). If you don't have that feature, driving screws is tricky in the first place, clutch or no clutch. The original battery drills didn't have variable speed either but ran at considerably lower speeds than corded drills so were more practical for driving applications. As a result we got into the habit of regarding only cordless drills as also suitable for driving.
This whole time I just thought my drill was weak af. It was set at 1 this whole time. Thanks for this! xD
Bruh
Really?!
No way. It comes with instructions bro.
@@jerod5636 Yeah but men tend to just get into it without reading. TBH men can get it right sometimes without reading instructions.
@@woodswal That’s me. I always go for it without the instructions but if something is obviously wrong I’ll give them a once over.
Finally, a channel with direct, easy to understand explanations for us DIY-ers. Thanks for this.
This guy isn’t one of those carpenters who lie about things like this. That’s what I appreciate most about him. He’s the sort of carpenter that I know I can trust to tell me the truth. I already knew he would be, somehow, before I even clicked on the video. I could just tell.
Excellent explained clutch work you just have to remember it all and what your drilling ,thank you great videos
I'm NOT a contractor and don't even have a shop, just do some putzing around with drills, dremel aka rotary tool and I just got a router. So, all these tips are great AND new for ME! Thanks for taking the time to care about us "little" people!
You are a fantastic teacher. I've learned so much from this video-especially understanding the use of the clutch. Your videos are incredibly well done: they're clear, methodical, and the pace is perfect. I'm a big fan. A big THANK YOU from this amateur carpenter.
As an old retired Tradesman I have used Milwaukee drills of my life. They are dependable and tough. I recently bought a cordless drill, and I love it. The freedom of not dragging a cord is wonderful!
This is one of the most straightforward explanations of some of the most essential power tools on the market. Just what I needed. Thank you.
Thank you, James!
I found it too long, had time to daydream until he got to it. lowest means weakest. The end. :D Im not hating tho, I watch these just to confirm what I came up with by myself being only man of the house with no father figures whatsoever around. I love his structure, detailed.
EXACTLY! 😀 He certainly makes you feel more knowledgeable, doesn't he?
Spent 20 years in home improvement but just subscribed because of the way you explain things and you never know when you might "accidently" learn something new. I want to recommend your channel to my grandson.
Another great benefit of using the clutch setting on a cordless drill is to prevent kickback if a bit binds.
For example, when drilling with a hole saw, sometimes the angle or position you're drilling at will cause the hole saw to bind, which can set you off balance, sometimes pretty violently. It can be especially dangerous if up on a ladder.
So adjusting the clutch to a slightly lower setting can give you a safety buffer against kickback from binding, as the clutch will absorb the sudden shock rather than your body.
Thanks, that’s actually a really good idea
Thanks. This was news to me. I'm an old "corded" man--been using my 1977 Craftsman 3/8" drill for everything since it was new. A real workhorse--I've built 2 decks (well, same deck x 2--original and a rebuild 30 years later) and an 1800 sq. ft. garage (ground up), including framing and drywall with it and never even had to change the brushes. Recently, I inherited a couple of cordless drills and still haven't figured out all the nuances on them. I don't think I've ever even noticed the clutch settings, so thanks for pointing that out. Now retired, I'm moving back into woodworking, so this will be useful information.
Thank you for another very informative video tutorial! Purchased my first corded drill in 1974 and first cordless, brushless drill in 2011 followed by a cordless drill with hammer drill function in 2017. Never had a good grasp on the cordless drill clutch positions. Looking forward to testing experiencing the free spinning position on the cordless drills. Always thought that the spinning or chattering noise meant that the work was too great a load for the drill. REALLY appreciated this video! Happy New Year. May 2021 be filled with many more of your great tutorial videos!
Thanks for watching, Charles, I'm really glad this video was helpful! Plenty more content coming in 2021, and some new developments with the channel as well. Wishing you all the best, and Happy New Year! :)
The clutch feature also helps remove tight screws without caming out the head. It acts as a fine impact drive.
No, thats not how impact works, your just essentially pumping the drill switch using it in this way.
That was actually really friggin' helpful from a novice diyers perspective -.- Thank you for the crisp, clear and patiently given information, it shall be put to great use.
I’m retired, but work in the stockroom of a retail store part time. It is amazing how many youngsters have no idea about the settings and basic operation of the cordless drill driver. I explain to them just like you have done here. Their parents and school shop class should be teaching them these things (do they even have Shop Class anymore???). After I show them how it works, they’re like….”Oh cool! I had no idea!” You can see them behave with a new found confidence and ability the next time they need the tool. I never had kids…. It’s kind of gratifying to see.
Thanks for helping those of us are new to this. You did this in a way that was not the least bit condescending. Much appreciated.
It took me many viewings to understand your videos on drill/driver settings, but it is starting to make sense now. I work at a Home Depot and at one point I tried to explain to a customer how to prevent cam-out of a screw. Eventually I just gave up and referred him to your channel.
I'm very new to any and all things tool-related and I'm barely getting started so I can try doing simple DIY projects. Your videos have been extremely informative and helpful! Thank you sir!
Reading is fundamental. That's why a manual is included telling you all the functions of the tool. Some Milwaukee M18s have a special setting for self-tapping screws so you don't strip them out. The hammer drill function is great for smaller, everyday jobs like tap cons in block or, concrete. A SDS hammer drill is a must for bigger jobs. Nice concise video!
Thank you so much for clearing that up. I've been in the dark about those numbers until you perfectly removed that cloud. Greatly appreciated!
I've been doing my deck and I have a corded drill but I have been boring thru my wood couldn't stop fast enough to see until it was to late, this video has helped a lot and explained why this keep happening,my cordless drill only holds a few hours of power and the corded never stop and that's why I continue to use it, (I've had it for over 10 years),thanks so much for this video I thought I was applying to much pressure.
As a woman on my own, I've learned most of my DYI skills by doing it the wrong way first. Thanks for this video; I finally understand my drill!
Same!! I love these videos, they're helping me correct the bad habits and assumptions I've developed over the years of teaching myself how to use tools.
Hey, *everyone* learns that way!
One would be surprised at how many ignore the clutch control when drilling. Carpenters, handymen, dry wallers, and more. Good video.
I recently discovered this channel. I was, just yesterday, wondering what the heck I'm supposed to do with those numbers on my drill and hoped you had a video! Thanks a million and I'm really enjoying your videos! Your teaching style and clarity help me understand without feeling like you're talking down to me. Thanks again!
Thank you for explaining how to use the cordless drills properly. I was curious if I was using my cordless drill correctly but after you explaining how to use them, I will use my cordless drill properly this time using the knowledge you have given me. Thank you so very much.
Great advice, again. I am happy to know that others have kept their corded drills besides myself.
Finally going to break down and buy a cordless drill. I have a 35 year old Craftsman corded drill that is a bullet-proof tank. My "clutch" for decades has been my forefinger.
I did learn something new! Thanks man, I appreciate these videos a lot.
You're welcome, Taylor! Thanks for watching :)
Awesome simply awesome
Did you think it was a clock too?
Have started a new job as an irrigator. Lots of PVC to drill, and I’ve been wondering about all the numbers around the neck. Thankyou this was a great explanation of the numbers relationship to torque!
Great videos. One thing that would be nice to understand is when to use each of or at least the most common settings for different material. I'm sure the exact numbers are specific to the drill, but just an idea of what settings are best for decking versus drywall for example would be a great addition
You are the best! I just discovered your channel, and found answers in minutes to every drill question I’ve had over decades of living in “historic” buildings around 100 years old) I have no “contractor” level of experience., but I love tools and must DYI my “rescue “ homes.
File under "If I had only read the user manual that came with the drill I would have known this" 🤣
Read?
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As woman who knows nothing about wood working but learning by herself this video has been awesome and very very helpful.
I certainly will recommended a variable speed in A Drill with cord, this is why I like Makita . The best.
I have a Black & Decker corded drill.
I don't like Black & Decker.
Its front bearing sounds like a bag of bolts in a spin drier, but it's still drilling holes after twenty years. Somehow.
I'm having to do alot of work around my mom's house, and your videos are a lifesaver.
It would be nice to include some examples of what numbers are common to use for what materials. Like into a stud, what is a good number? Into normal drywall? Etc.
and are the numbers the same for each drill or vary from company to company....
It would be great but there are ways too many variables.
The volt,material,manufacturer, the bit/screw... finally metric system or that irrationa... I mean imperial system.
The examples could be perfect for one but totally misleading to another.
So as he said you have to test and adapt to your own variable.
Now he gave us the concept we can apply to learn what works for us :D
Lordy! I was using the drill exactly the wrong way for ages! I wish I had heard this video a month ago. It would have made installing shelves for my mother go so much faster and smoother!
Thank you! I can’t believe I never knew this! Now I want to experiment on different surfaces to see where to set the slip clutch. 👍👍
Man, I greatly appreciate the way you explained the cordless/corded drill stuff! I am a woman who does not want to bother her husband with this because I've been shown before. So thank you..God bless you brother
Great tutorial! Answered all I wanted to know about my drills...thanks for this.Mike.
Awesome, thanks for watching Mike!
You might have already done this, but I think you might consider making a video on how to make a "DIY" or "learning" video. Your videos are just so well constructed and without anything that is unnecessary. Just super efficient, clear and helpful. Very impressive. For me, these are the gold standard. Oh and thank you for all the great tips.
Thanks for your concise explanation. As a clueless, once in a long while tool user, you helped me greatly. Subbed and looking forward to going through your other posts.
I always wondered what those numbers were for but never bothered to read the manual for my RIDGED tools. And no wonder I destroy every screw head when using my tools. I actually learned something very useful today. Thanks!
Great video (as always, helpful!) but would have like to see you address the speeds (1 & 2) selection as well.
Thanks again for all you do here. Keep up the great work & a Happy New Year to all!!
Cane here to say this.
Very informative, appreciated and just like u, have an older Craftsman corded that may be around my age (50+) or a lil younger but the cord is frayed yet still works if held properly lol
You have no idea how much this video helped me. I have a small cordless drill and could not figure it out for the life of me. This helps so much
Thanks Sheila! I’m making an online course called POWER TOOLS EXPLAINED right now-it’ll be available on my website later this summer. It’ll explain everything to know about the 20 most important power tools. Might be helpful for you! 🙂
Great video! You explained everything very well for a first time cordless drill user like myself. I really learnt a lot! Thank you! :)
This is exactly what I needed because I was given a corded Ryobi and I didn’t understand why to own it. Now I know. Thank you
Never thought about using the clutch for drywall screws. I’m going to try that out and see how effective it is. I usually use a drywall gun or a special drywall bit.
Honestly, this is something i was going to google, but the way you explain and then show an example along with definitions really sets the information in
Thank you :D
This "old dinosaurs Drills" are the best,problem is that weight tones!🤤
Speaking about weight my only drill is a 1/2 impact
I couldn't live without my old corded 1/2" drive Milwaukee, but he is right in that it isn't a good choice for driving screws.
Retraining as a carpenter at 33. Thank you for your vids. Highly informative
Man, ever since I got an impact driver I can't remember the last time I used a drill to drive fasteners.
You ain’t lying
So, it's worth the investment, huh?
Great info! I never use my corded drill because it’s too strong, but now I will for drilling and use the battery ones for screws. My drills are old and manuals are long gone.
I was wondering about the numbers the other day. Thanks for the terminologies!
But what are the increments? Or how do you find out?
I was wondering if there was an "official" explanation myself. But based on a lot of DIY outdoor wood projects (that haven't killed me yet), I think what you do is start on a low number. When the torque is too low to drive the screw, the clutch will disengage. So you back out the screw a bit, up the number a couple of notches (or one if you're close) and then drive it again. Repeat until you drive the screw just right. Now you've got your setting for the job. If you start with a low number and work your way up, no overdriving or cam out theoretically. But not all wood boards, even in the same batch, have the same density so you can't just rely on the clutch to avoid overdriving.
I'm pretty sure there's no standard of torque number vs strength, other than low numbers are low torque.
They're like the numbers on a toaster, which have no relation to minutes of toasting, but just indicate minimum to maximum setting.
I learnt "cam-out" from your video. English is my 2nd language, I love learning building/tools lingo so I can talk with my aussie friends about building stuff. 😄 thank you for a thorough explanation too.
Geez. I'm glad I watched this. I wasn't sure of any of this. Thank you
This was so helpful, thank you!
I was just gifted a dewalt cordless drill, so I'm still learning about it, but I also have my grandpa's all-metal body Milwaukee corded drill that's at least from the 50's. Still works great!
Lucky!
Great tutorial for a newbie. Packed with helpful information, and exactly what I wanted to learn. Many thanks!
For delicate, fine work, and the best control and feedback; nothing beats a hand drill.
So the numbers have no actual Torque relation or they're different for each brand or even model?
Mine goes to 11...
Yes, the numbers do relate to your torque. Higher number = higher torque.
Was it made by Marshall??
You never disappoint when you bring new and important information to all of us. I finally know what those numbers really mean.
Might be worth mentioning that the torque setting can also be used in reverse and can be useful when backing out an old screw that may have gotten stuck due to rust. Start on a fairly low setting then dial it up until the screw starts to move - this can prevent camming out and wrecking the screw head.
This explains so much of what I've experienced as a beginner that I've not seen explained anywhere else. Thanks for a great video!
Yes. I learned a lot. Never knew these tips. Thanks, Ethan.
I don't know how your channel or this video came across my view tonight, but it must be divine intervention. I was going to take the drill back to Lowes. I have a Dewalt Brushless 20v Max drill and didn't understand the instructions or all the numbers. Thank you for this video. I have learned so much tonight. Wow!
Cool! I’d probably have known that . . . if I ever took the time to read the owner’s manual, but who reads the manual, right?
I always keep them, Guy, but never seem to read them 😂
@@TheHonestCarpenter I keep mine, but never read ..... :-)
Some owner's manuals are useless. I have had to search the Internet for information. In some cases it's TH-cam videos that have the answer.
The instruction manual for my brand new DeWalt DCD991 drill/driver has many pages of safety blah-blah written by lawyers. It has two sentences telling me that there are numbers around the collar (yes, I see those, I'd like to know what they mean...) and that they adjust the torque. Which means what exactly??? THANK YOU Honest Carpenter for explaining what the numbers mean and do!!!!
Nice to know to keep corded drills still. I knew about the clutch but not sure that I used it properly. Never realized that function is not on the corded either. Great info. I am never too old to stop learning, and it takes a special knack to teach my stubborn self, so you are Great at teaching! TY!
My phone is listening. Last night i, for the first time in my life, asked “what are these numbers for.” And now this video.
That happened to me too, except it was with the ozone layer. I thought I wonder what happened with the hole in the ozone layer that everyone used to talk about. Then later when I clicked on YT there was a video in my timeline titled why we never hear about the ozone layer.
That's a scary thought. Big Brother IS watching!
Mine does the same thing. they're EVIL.
It’s more insidious than we know.
yeah its an actual thing your apps listen to you. When you download an app it asks for your microphone permission. So it can listen to you and your questions. Stay woke!
I brought a new cordless drill never seen the numbers before as always used a cable drill I was going to read up on what these numbers meant. But I came across the video and found it very helpful . Thank you
coming from the UK 🇬🇧
Thank God someone finally made a video about this,
I thought I would actually have to read the manual ~
Great video. I’ve been using cordless for many years and often wondered what the numbers were for. I’ll read the manual but didn’t understand. Your video made it simple. I’m in the U.K. Love your accent and terminology: different to the U.K., cool.
i should have learnt this years ago, thanks
That was great info. I actually have a corded drill with the clutch collar. Now after all of these years, I know how to use it to my advantage.
That was very interesting, I needed to know that!
I rlly rlly appreciate people who points out things like these for us DIYers. Great thanks Honest Carpenter!
I've used a drill for my whole life and never knew what this was and did...Seeing 160 views gave me reassurance it wasn't only me ;)
Did you think it was a clock too?
@@roddyoccultis4266 Hahahahaha
@@roddyoccultis4266 mine was constantly stuck on lunch time.
I liked this video - Your explanation was clear and showed the difference between the corded and the cordless drills. And I liked the explanation you spoke about the numbers on the collar of the cordless drill. Now I can understand why my corded drill cams out when I use it. Your video made my search a lot more bearable and understandable.
Thank you - I have learned something today.
An easy to understand, easily understandable explanation on how to get the best results when driving or drilling. Thank you for such a straightforward tutorial! What you are doing is extremely appreciated!
This was awesome thank you so much. I always wondered what those were.
I had a sense that's what the numbers meant, but no idea how to make good use of them. I can't tell you how often I've cammed out screws, even knowing NOT to use a corded drill! Nice to add this tip to my mental toolbox. Thanks! :)
OMG!!! THANK YOU! I have NEVER understood that. Seriously, thank you thank you thank you!