Are there some techniques for using a Cordless Drill to insert screws?

Would like to suggest the following for consideration:

1. Keep the bit inline with the screw’s direction of penetration. Most times newbies struggle with that. If the drill/chuck is cocked in relation to the axis of the screw, it creates all kinds of trouble.

2. Firmly push inward, not letting the bit slip back out of the screwhead.

3. Bits are consumable. They don’t last forever. Are you trying to use a bit that’s too worn? Once a bit has slipped badly even a few times, it’s probably toast.

4. Slower, steady power is your general best bet, the only exception being when you need a BURST of torque, whereby you time your pushing/pressure effort with a burst of speed on the drill. But that’s seldom needed, and you’d still use the low range.

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It might be interesting to note the following too:

Flat-head / slotted screws come in many sizes. Having a correctly-fitting bit helps a lot. Too narrow or too thin and you’ll damage the head. Too wide and you’ll damage the work. Too thick and it won’t fit. Fingernails, coins, and knives are non-optimal. Make sure your bit is properly aligned in the the slot. Keep the drill directly in line with the screw.

Phillip’s head screws are actually designed to “cam out”. That is, when the screw stops turning easily, the bit is pushed up and out of the screw head. This is to prevent you from over-torquing the screw and damaging the work, screw, or bit. Unlike flat-head are discrete, #2 being the most common. Make sure you have a correct size. Keep the drill directly in line with the screw. Pressure on the drill is necessary to keep the bit in place. When the angle makes it difficult to apply pressure, set the clutch low and don’t work too hard. When the clutch slips, turn the clutch up and apply more pressure to finish the work.

Good-quality fasteners are worth it. Cheap screws are more likely to break or round out the head.

If a driver bit slips out and damages the screw head, then you’ll have a harder time finishing the work or removing the damaged screw. More torque means more damage if it slips, so be careful if you turn up the clutch. As soon as a screw is damaged happens, if you pull the screw out before it gets worse and replace it, you’ll be better off than if you keep driving the bad screw.

Using An impact drill/driver may also make driving screws much easier. But they’re sometimes also a bit loud and a bit expensive, and can destroy your work if you’re not careful.

Driving slowly lets you keep control and reduces damage when the bit slips.

Predrilling in metal / pilot holes in wood make it easier on your muscles, reduce screw breakage, reduce wood splitting, and don’t reduce strength. I’ve heard that it may actually increase strength, but I don’t know for sure. I pick a drill the size of the screw shaft.

Soap can help lubricate screws in to wood, making it easier and reducing screw breakage.

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