The Most MISUNDERSTOOD Feature On Your Drill

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[ishutwar]

For me, even more important using the clutch is driving bolts. The right clutch setting prevents the bolt head being snapped off, preventing the 5 minute job ballooning into a 5 hour job.
Also, when driving bolts without the clutch (drill setting) you risk injuring your wrist when the torque counter rotation suddenly hits your hand once the bolt is fully seated.

[Ouvii]

I'm a noob with a black and decker drill trying to do small projects around the house and this was wayyyy more informative than I expected it to be. Bonus points for being easy to understand. Good stuff.

[originalsubwayjones]

Wow!! I'm a 47-year-old man that has been using tools all my life. I've built tons of stuff, and I've never once questioned that clutch. I mean, I have felt it slip before, and I had the idea that it was a clutch of some kind, but I didn't understand what the purpose was. I always just put it on the drill setting and modulate the depth with triggered pressure and timing.

Thank you so much, live and learn.

[DarkAlice]

Work on normalizing your audio levels. Sometimes you're yelling, other times you're whispering.

[ethankriegel]

I appreciate the tear down of the clutch system. I'm a commercial HVAC service tech. I have M18 tools for construction/installs, but most days I use the M12 hex-drive drill driver is my go to. Most panels are sheet metal and a hex-drive impact rounds out the holes. Using a clutched drill allows me to consistently remove and reinstall panels without needing to make new screw holes or us larger screws.

[garybush]

Very good for the newby to get a quick-start on using a drill.
As a professional, having a whole host of drills, and varying over the years, clutches will vary from MFG to MFG, and then add in usage.
Density of woods, age, and a host of other things add to the variance involved.
Age and usage of the drill are definitely a factor. Simple situation. My favorite Bosch Impact and regular drill for cabinet installation, the drill finally gave-it-up, the new replacement was a WOW-Factor - quick learning curve.
Last quick note. the hardware you are driving, I.E. type and make of the screw and pilots has a large factor in the overall success.
As an over-review of this video, ... this guy is on his game. He's quick, to the point, doesn't drag out the obvious with idol chatter.
As a professional woodworker (Certified KCMA - Old School) This guy is worth the listen, I may be looking for other videos.
Keep hitting it guy !
GB

[Moehre]

10:41 I am amazed how you actually manage to set the drills up in a way that makes it look like more like images inserted than actual tools

[alexbrand]

I've been using my Dewalt drill and driver for close to 10 years now, and I really like them. However, this explains why I've been using hand drivers for simple home repair. Thanks for the info!

[maxwellfarnham]

When I first learned to use the proper power setting, it blew my mind (in a good way). Instead of tapping the trigger on the impact, setting the ideal power setting on my driver gave me a perfect screw depth every time. Sooo much more reliable. Now all that's left is avoiding getting "screwed" if I ever buy into a brand for 18V handheld tools. *woodwork/electrical

[HDSnoopy]

Weird about that Dewalt. I’ve gone through a couple over the years and the clutch set to 1 was never like that. I’ve used them to install cabinet hardware without issue.

[jonchalk]

Finally, someone who showed how clutches work. The thing I learned is that the lowest # is the "softest" pressure and the highest # is the most powerful. So, I can see how each drill, is different and one cannot rely on a specific # to be the same as the same # on another drill. Good to know.

[ncgang]

Subscribed as a mother of 5 who love's diys. I have been a drill owner for 8 years now as it is the only tool (besides a hammer and screwdriver) that I own and know about, well at least I thought I did. If I have not found your channel there is no way that I would have known that I have been using my drill the wrong way. Wish I could go back and recreate my diys the correct way using the correct mode and clutch setting. Thank you for your well explained videos so glad I found your channel. I will continue to follow, watch, and learn as I buy new tools or maybe even win some 😊

[MrsBradleyCooper]

I am so happy that you have put this together. I had absolutely no clue what I would want to set the “turning thing to”. I didn’t even know that I would not want to use the full power of the drill. I previously just would use the trigger button and as I got closer to the final spot on the screw and run the drill short amounts of time until the screw was where I wanted it to be. Thanks

[MikeNovelli]

The difference is not just in the chuck of the drill but also the resistance of the substrate. Especially when you drill into wood, the density and resistance is not going to be consistent within the same piece. Less of an issue with metals, plastics, composites...

[malirk]

Glad to help you try to hit 1 million! I've been buying more power tools and with more DIY at home needed. My dad knows a ton and has helped me a lot but he doesn't communicate everything as quickly and effectively as you do.

Thank you!

[mattr]

I'm a weekend DIYer and I have noticed the different clutch settings on my Milwaukee cordless drill. Hate to admit this but it wasn't until this video, I knew what the heck those numbers on the dial were. Thank you!

[thomasmoran]

At 10:33: the DeWalt goes to 11. Awesome! Nigel would be proud!

[JerryDechant]

I'm one of those people who only look at the instructions as a last resort, or never at all. :) Your video about those settings was very informative and so I thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[KMSKHALEDKMS]

first video i watch from you, and happy to see you hit the 1m, i reached the age of my life where i am trying to gather useful info on being more handy and understanding tools, that we usually use 5% of what they can actually offer
thanks a lot!

[BroScro]

Good luck hitting the million! 12 years is a long time, something to be respected for sure!