This Tool Helps You DRIVE SCREWS WITH EASE! (Bit Guide/Bit Sleeve/Drive Guide/Drill Bit Sleeve)
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This Tool Helps You DRIVE SCREWS WITH EASE! (Bit Guide/Bit Sleeve/Drive Guide/Drill Bit Sleeve)
Clients always want to know what this attachment is in my drill. In this episode of The Honest Carpenter, I discuss what this tool is, what it does, and how to use it!
Drive Guides are also sometimes called Drill Guides, Bit Guides and Bit Sleeves. These tools help you drive screws easily, and they also keep your fingers safe!
Drive guides chuck into a drill like a normal drill bit. They have a slot on the end for a variety of drill bits to sit in. (This slot is often magnetically charge--so screws and other fasteners want to cling to a bit when they are in the Drive Guide.
When you want to drive a screw, just slot it onto the end of the bit. Then, throw the Drive Guide Sleeve over the screw by sliding it forward.
The Drive Guide Sleeve keeps the screw from wobbling or falling off of the bit.
It's best to put the tip of the screw in place, then push the Drive Guide Bit Sleeve over it. This will make line-ups easier.
When the sleeve is fully extended, just drive the screw like normal. The bit sleeve will keep it in place. As the screw sinks in, the bit sleeve gradually retracts. When the screw is fully embedded, just pull the drill back and prepare to drive another fastener.
The Drive Guide Bit Sleeve also gives you something to hold onto near the tip of the tool for support. It swivels around the shaft easily.
This is better than friction-burning your fingers, or getting metal spurs in your fingertips!
Drive Guide Bit Sleeves come in a variety of sizes. Larger Drill Guides can accommodate longer screws.
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Upgraded from an older 18v kit. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxW1vOBRCMrgTCDEijzpVzDWsgI-Jm2iQv I independently chose the drill and impact tool, before I came across the kit.I like the 3 speed impact gun. It seems more powerful than my older one, and it can be set to be really gentle. The drill is more appropriately sized for my use. I used to have a hammer drill, but I did not like that it was so big and it was not a great hammer drill. I rather have a smaller drill like this, and then get a corded hammer drill for the odd case I need that.
I'm just a home DIYer and this blew my mind. I always thought it was just an extension. Knowing about the sleeve would have made so many projects much easier! Thank you.
The best feature of these Dewalt bit holders is that you can put them in each other and then pull the sleeve of the first onto the second and you get an extra long extension that doesn't wobble as bad as other such contraptions.
not all dewalt success as others some people will find them wobble because there is no perfect output shape of these and dont forget the groove in the shank itself add more wobble i think they all add some distance to get fit all bits bypassing the defective part in bits shank like spanner/wrench also to bypass the glitch in bolt head & nuts but thats a good thing at most times how about gearwrench metric 6 points the open head dont hold the metric of 10mm head of bolt but the close one fit it perfectly tight!! thats because the bolt is actually on sae size ^_^ john travolta says: "Whee!... What a predicament!" :P
I inherited a bunch of tools from my husband when he passed 4 years ago. Now that I am endeavoring to do repairs myself, it has been a great exasperation for me to have these tools but not know how to use many of them. I really appreciated this video.
I’ve used this for years, I’ve always called it “The Foreskin”
Gross but yes
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Is this also hold the screw by magnes?
@@delysidus925
Yes
Same
It's a great American success story!
The guy that invented it convinced Makita to buy a bazillion of them. He used the purchase order commitment to secure a bank loan large enough to buy all of the tooling needed to fill the order.
That is one way to build businesses and wealth with OPM other people money.
@@jamescc2010 and a high risk could end you up in prison gamble
I don't think it would have taken much convincing. It's a brilliant tool.
Imagine if the idea was patented.
Just got into DIY starting with raised beds for the garden. I only bought this drive guide for the aesthetic. Now I know that they're very practical. Thanks, subscribed!
I have used these sleeves for years. The first time was back in 1979 when we were repairing the wood decking on my parents home. When I found them in a store that specialized in woodworking supplies I was extremely happy as I would no longer be shredding my fingers.
This whole time I just used mine as a bit extension. Didn't even know the sleeve moves haha. Thanks man :)
funny, I am guilty of the same thing in fact I would pull the sleeve back just so I could see the screw head. (How to use tools for Dummies)?
I thought I'd bought a cheap copy and the outer cover was loose 🤭
As a DIYer this has saved my fingers. When I first started doing projects around the house I would often cut my hand trying to hold the screw straight. When I found these it was a game changer for me
I’ve had one of these for 20 years. This works great, especially if you are removing or driving long slot head screws. It is a real time saver for screwing long slotted machine screws for light fixtures.
I've had a pair of those in two different lengths for more than twenty years. The old Sears Craftsman cordless drills sold in the 1990s came with one standard, as did the Craftsman driver bit sets. The short one lives in my drill at all times. They also came with instructions, so I knew what they did all along. They've saved my fingers many times when driving drywall or decking screws.
On a side note, those Craftsman drills and bit sets in the 90s also included a quick-change hex shank adapter that worked much like the collet on a modern impact driver. It made changing from screw sleeve to drill bit easy and quick. I still have two of them, and my original one still lives in my drill to this day.
I’ve used theses for years and love them. Recently I’ve seen ones that have a clear plastic shank cover so you can see the screws progress which I think is a big plus to drive it to the depth you want and better monitor the progress.
OPh, wow...OI would love that! :D
Is it really necessary though? I just retract the bit guide once the crew is more than half way in.
yeah it would be great but thats a theory or a joke andrew because it should be metal to handle the progress if its going to be plastic will make the job fail sooner or later when it gets break because the screw most times will be standing from inside on the wall of sleeve depending on the impact of person hands and the speed of the tool will define the life of sleeve apply these factories on the plastic and think what do you/others to expect!!
DIY-er here. I never knew the purpose of the sliding sleeve before watching your video. Thank you for the great content!
They can also be used in a drill press which is nifty . All the best .
Same here! Learned something today and I’ve been using this for years without knowing this.
I find these especially useful for dealing with flathead screws in older houses, so the bit doesn't slip out of the slot so easily
After seeing my cousin use one, it was the first accessory I bought after my first cordless drill several years ago. I keep two of each sizes in my portable bag, and in my garage. Finger savers!
I love the videos where you show the different uses and tricks for some of the obscure tools like this one, the 5 in 1, and the ladder top. Good to learn new tricks.
I've seen these and always wondered what they were for and how to use them. Thanks for explaining and how they are properly used. .My fingers thank you.❤
Ditto. Got one in a bit kit and have never used it... The H.C. has just changed that!
Double ditto! Had no idea and merely thought it was an extension!
nice joke lol
Thanks for this video. As a new DIYer for the past few years, I’ve seen this sleeve in my driver kit and had no clue. So glad to know I can not only save frustration but also my fingers too. Love your channel as it’s super easy to understand for the lay person.
THANK YOU!!!! I’ve wondered about those for years and they have just been extra parts that came in the bit sets that take up space. Not anymore, thanks to you. Well done.
I feel SO dumb. Had this in my tool box and barely used it wondering what that shaft was for. Oh man that's awesome. Thank you.
I've had one of these for about 5 years and I never knew why the sleeve moved up and down. Thanks.
Oh boy , you get one serious Homer Simpson “DOOOOOHHHH” for that one. 😞. Definite walk of shame material.
I feel so dumb, I have had one for years, and didn't know, lol,
Same here haha
@@PiitaaDerbez l feel good to see l am not alone,,,ha.ha.ha.NY
Same here. Just a DIY home owner, and it was several month after buying a drill bit set that included a bit sleeve that I discovered what the true purpose was. Honestly thought it was broke at first lol.
We're doing home improvement right now and with my husband working most of the time, I take on most of the work myself. I saw this thing lying around the other day and wonder what it was for. At the same time crying about not being able to hold my screwdriver straight. This video is so helpful. Thank you!!
Very helpful. I just started crafting at the end of last year, and today I opened my first drill/driver and the bits. Thank you!
I use mine all the time when driving long or slow to bite screw types.
Even helps with slotted screws to avoid drifting off the slot.
I knew about this before, and it has saved my fingers a bunch of times. This is a good reminder though. it is also good when you need to change bit types often.
Thank you for this video! I was given as a gift a Dewalt case with a bunch of screw bits and drill bits etc. Included was one of those drive guides, which I used once in a while, but to be honest, I didn't spend any time to figure out why the sleeve slides.
Once I watched your video I felt so stupid. I have spent the last few years redoing my whole basement and every once in a while I had to use long screws which were very difficult to screw in! Had I known about how to use this drive guide!!! I finished my renovation last week, and today I see your video. Oh well. What I'm going to do is put my drive guide into the coffee can where I keep my long screws, so if one day I do need long screws, I'll remember to use my drive guide. Thanks again for this video!!! I am subscribing.
My eyes have been opened. I have been educated. In other words: OMG!!! Thank you. I never knew.
You are the best! One of my top three favorite woodworking TH-camrs without any doubt. God bless you and your efforts.
I've always used these so that I can switch between bits quick and easy. Never knew what the sleeve was for till now!
Thank You!! You have just enabled me to use my drill again. After a 4 month recovery period for healing my jseriously sprained hand, wrist and finger of my right hand after the drill jammed while drilling bolt holes in a portable garage frame I am now pretty skittish about the drill but need to screw skirting and trim boards around the entire perimeter of my manufactured home. I have been very nervous as I'm not great at screwing in those screws to begin with. This little gadget looks like just the ticket for me. Going to get one straight away.
found one of these in my tool bag today and had no idea what it was for, love that i found this channel
First time I've heard of it! Genius!!!!
You’re absolutely right. They make perfect stocking stuffers. They’re inexpensive and a must have for any and all projects. You can never have enough.
I’ve got so many torn-up ones laying around, SMS, it was time to buy a couple new ones just for this video 😆
So they break a lot?
@@RicardoSalta after awhile the sleeve won't move up and down to help hold the fastener but they're not that expensive so it's not a big deal. You can get them from dewalt Milwaukee ect or just get the cheaper big box ones like husky or masterforce. They all do the same thing.
@@RicardoSalta not as much as you might think. Normally they’ll last quite awhile. They’re super inexpensive so buy a couple or few.
I already knew about this tool but I wanted to see your take. It was worth it. As a pro carpenter I discovered this years ago and even showed an old timer this trick. Though he didn't accept it as viable information, which is whatever. I used to get metal pieces embedded in my skin with the non-coated 3 inch screws. Once I splurged on a few of these my fingers greatly appreciated it. I also appreciate that you can show others the way without any bs. Thank you.
I have seen so many woodworking TH-camrs use these but I never knew what to call it when searching so I could buy one. So thanks for explaining!
Drill bit guides are also useful in removing nails from dismantled pallets.
Cover the nail point, give the guide a few taps with a hammer and it drives the nails back along their route enough to allow you to get purchase on the heads to remove them with a claw hammer, prybar, etc.
Or just use a nail punch
Nice! I bought a small set of DeWalt driver bits some time ago. It had one of these bit sleeves in the case. I thought it wasn't much more than just a bit extender. It didn't dawn on me that the sleeve was there for a reason. I have had my share of wounds (as you described) from holding the head of the screw while driving it in. Guess I don't have to do that any more. Good deal.
YES, rehabing my deck and ive had the burning finger issue, i should have known there was something out there for that. nothing better than having the right tool for the job 😊
I've had one for 3 years in my toolbox and now I FINALLY know why it's for. Thanks!
i appreciate guys like you who share info because a lot of the time people make you feel stupid for asking. Thank You !
Glad finally someone showed how to use these little buggers. Thanks
You're welcome, Theodore!
For one handed use basically while holding the timber with the other hand in awkward situations, also if you're ever fixing gutter clips to the fascia and holding them to a string line with one hand this bit holder in a 150mm extension is perfect and makes the job so much easier
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Yeah, i assumed holding it would cause a problem long term. I thought it was just intended as you stated (third hand)
I had that tool in my bit set for years. Never knew what it was for. LOL I will use it now, thanks!
One of these came with a set of drill bits, and I had had no idea that the sleeve could extend to cover a fastener. Thanks, Ethan!!
This is the first time I've heard of this tool, and I'm definitely going to get one, or two.
Perfect stocking stuffer for my sons, sons-in-law, and me!
I figured I’d time this one up with the right season, Guy. 😄 🎄
You should add the sheet rock bit to that list.
... for daughters, daughters-in-law, friends ....
I have seen drive guides before but did not know how they were used, once again great information for us DIYers trying to get things done ✅
Thanks so much for this info! Like several others here, I had one of these with an old Craftsman drill bit kit, but never knew about the sleeve! I really appreciate all of your videos! Please keep them coming!
Well I Never . . . . . I was given a set of bits with one of these 4 years ago. Now I can use it . . lololol. Thanks from the little old Granny.
Just like others commenting here, I own one in a kit but had no idea what it’s specific use/ benefit was. I wish I had known several months and one thumbnail ago as that bit slamming through my nail hurt like a mother tucker. Great video.
I just found this exact one on the street yesterday. Now I'm seeing this video. Couldn't have worked out better for me timing wise!
Thanks for doing this video. I've got 2 of these, never really used them. But, after seeing the video I'll be using them more often. I even went to go find them and put them in my Ryobi drill bag so I'll know where they're at. I've learned a lot from your videos. Keep up the great work! 👍
"I can see clearly now the rain is gone" Mind blown :D
They also have a anti-shock.. (for want of a better word) super strong spring inside. It gives that little bit of leeway which helps prevent wrecking the screwhead from the direct torque of the drill/driver. particularly useful for brushless Impact drivers. You dob't need to "Lean In" (put body weight behind) on the screwhead as hard. with the correct fitting bit of course. It's like a shock absorber that carries and delivers the punch without hurting the screw for the next guy to deal with. The next guy will usually be you.
This is very helpful as I bought a set of Dewalt screwdriver bits for Dewalt drill & was at a loss as to use these bit holders. Now back to installing hanging tool racks in our garage!
Ahhhhh! So So So glad to know this! I got one of these in my impact driver set and did not know it's full usefulness - I was only using it as a bit extender, but I just knew there was more to it. THANK YOU for this video. Brilliant!!
Holy shit. I feel like an absolute idiot for never knowing this. I'm beginning to think there are other things I may not know now.
Always are! So many to learn about!!
You don't know what you don't know... ya know
Mike you got me laughing
That is CALLED IGNORANCE... NOT KNOWING....
At least you are NOT AN IDIOT.... because you DID LEARN! Unlike many Americans that CONTINUE TO VOTE FOR DemocRATS !!
@@AlCatrraz Really? You have to be THAT guy. Bring up politics for some unknown reason. I'm gonna vote democrat just to piss you off now.
Two other things it helps with very well:
1) It makes driving slotted screws way easier, as the slotted driver bit can't slip off the screw head while the sleeve is over it; and
2) Very handy for keeping non-ferrous screws on the bit as you go to drive it in.
@@chrisc5574 1700's, where we light our houses by squeezing whales until goo comes out and lighting it on fire.
I had this tool from Sears for at least 15 years and never used it because I had no ideas how. It came in a kit with a quick connect and some bits. I used just about every item in the kit except for this one item. Now that I know what it’s for, I’ll be using it just about every time I use my drill to insert screws. Thanks.
Thanks for this- I have learned something new. Dad passed away about 4 months ago and now, I am trying to figure out how to fix all the things he did. This will definitely enable me to tackle some projects.
One of these was included in a big pack of dewalt bits I bought. Saw the magnet on the tip but had no idea about the sleeve! Solid tip!
I’ve been a handyman for twenty years. I have seen plenty of these in my drill bit sets but never knew exactly what they were for. I’ll definitely be checking it out on my next project. Thanks.
I have been needing something like this forever...picked the two bit set thru your link. THANKS.
I bought my first cordless drill driver recently, and a set of bits with one of these. I eventually worked it out for myself, and the job got much faster once I did. Nice to have my "discovery" confirmed!
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I am a licensed professional structural engineer with a specialty in wood. I have pulled this thing out of my case about 10 times and quietly pretended like I knew what it was for. Ultimately I just assumed it was to... hold the bits that were too stubby and sat too close to the chuck. Thanks for explaining.
Yeah because they don’t tell you in the damn instructions
It has sat in my DeWalt drill but box for two years. Now I know, thanks 🎉
Thank you for this!! I’ve watched so many “beginning” how to drill videos, but none start at the very beginning as to how to hold the screw in place!
I've seen it and needed it but didn't know what it was for.
after all these years... I finally know what it is and how to use it
I have had one of these for some time without knowing what it was for. Thank you so much for your excellent video and channel.
I've had this for 5 years and never used them as I didn't know what it is. Can't wait to use it now. Thanks for your video
Seen them plenty of times but never knew what benefit they brought or that the sleeve part moved
Oh I actually knew the general use for this one, but I had no idea some of them could encase the screw like that to act as a guide. One question about that feature though, doesn't that make overdriving a bit of a problem. You can't see exactly how far in the screw is until you feel the extra resistance or until you remove the guard.
Thats a fair point ,still they seem worth it
Generally pros get a feel for how deep the screw is. As it approaches the desired depth, you pull the sleeve back so you can see. Fancier ones have depth markings but you can do it yourself: drive a test screw flush, make a paint mark on the barrel where the edge of the sleeve lies, that gives you a cue that you're getting close.
I always love the surprises these little tools give!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Sliced up my fingers nicely today & this is exactly what I need. Thanks brother
I've had a furniture making business for 11 years and never knew what the annoying sleeves were for until now!! Hahaha
😂👊❗️Me neither😆
omg, I’ve had this thing for 10 years, and I thought it’s soul purpose was to facilitate easy swapping of bits. D’oh!!
Same here. Lol, feel so silly
I have had these bits for months now and never knew the sleeve (the black part) of the bit slid up to help drive a screw in. Thank you for the video
I never knew these sleeves exited. Thanks you for the information
So glad to find out it actually has a purpose. On the job we always just called it "the foreskin". 😂
That's hilarious. But descriptive.
A handy little tool but really only an asset when driving into wood. It doesn’t do a thing for sheet metal screws going into metal.
@Whicker Friesian, *All* sheet metal screws are self-tappers. I’m guessing you mean self-drillers. Using a self-drilling screw in sheet metal without a guide is equivalent to using a wood screw in wood without a guide, only made worse when driving into a glossy painted or powder-coated surface.
I have a couple of these in my bit case but never really understood how to use them. thank you very much for the explanation and please continue to produce these videos for us DIYers.
Never knew but I totally know about the screw burn and poke. I'm buying!!!!! Thank you!!!
I've had one of these ever since the beginning of my career in carpentry over a decade ago. Always knew what it was for and how to use it and never used it. If it was a useful tool I would have been using it all the time.
I agree. I've had a few over the years, and whenever I've tried to use the sleeve, I just don't get on with it. You can't see WHERE you're driving properly, and potentially cause damage or over-set the head.
I'd rather judge by eye, and risk a few nicks.
DIYer who remodeled my whole house here, I never knew that's what they were for.
That specific bit holder is my hands down favorite. I've been through a few.
I am a tool guy and this was new to me. I need this accessory ASAP as I often hurt my fingers!
One more tip: saw this on another TH-cam- after screw gets going straight, slide the sleeve back so you can see and control the sink depth
Simples , now everyone knows about this sleeve drill bit, are thinking I thought it was broke.
I have a Dewalt Drive Guide in my bit set, but I had no idea how to properly use. Thanks for educating me.
Seen 'em in the store but never knew how to use them. Should be great, especially for driving slotted screws , so thanks very much!
I have to be honest... I have one of those and I thought it was defective, because the sleeve moved up and down 🤭🤭🤭
In scenarios where you are driving 100s of screws, that tool really adds extra time per screw imo. Plus it's super hard to tell depth of your screw being driven, and you end up burrying the screw when you might not need to.
Best two minutes I have spent in a long time.
Awesome, I’ve been a self employed electrician or years and never come across one of these. I’ve seen them but assumed they were just a standard bit holder. Nothing worse than the screw falling off the end of the bit! Thanks
Wow people honestly didn’t know how to use this? I thought this was common sense but common sense isn’t always so common.
This is the first time I heard of this tool.
My husband passed away and I'm learning how to do things on my own and I'm trying so hard to learn things and I was trying to put up some curtain rods and I couldn't do it and I was so frustrated but I got on youtube and saw this because I saw something like this in my husband drill case and I had no clue what to do with it. I'm going to try again tomorrow to put the rods up with this tool and hope it works for me. Thank you for explaining this and I'm so glad that I found your youtube.
I'm new to this and I am grateful I found your site. Very useful information. Thank you
I just drove 2301 exteriors screws in 687 fence boards on our post Hurricane fence with one, using an impact driver. I also like the fact that if I drop a screw I can pick it up off the ground with the magnetic driver. Great video and tool.