{"id":2508,"date":"2018-02-25T18:30:12","date_gmt":"2018-02-26T02:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toolazine.com\/?p=2508"},"modified":"2022-05-29T05:50:39","modified_gmt":"2022-05-29T12:50:39","slug":"use-drill-screws-drive-like-power-screwdriver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toolazine.com\/use-drill-screws-drive-like-power-screwdriver\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use a Drill for Screws: Drive them in like a power screwdriver"},"content":{"rendered":"

A power screw driver or impact driver can drive screws through boards using screw bits. These bits are shaped like screws. There’s a flat head bit, a Philips bit, and dozens of other shaped-bits. There’s also drill bits. Drill bits can also be used in a power screw driver, if the bit is compatible with the chuck. It can be used to drill holes. The same is true with power drills that have a chuck compatible with screw bits. A power drill can be used to drive screws.<\/p>\n

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Example of a power screw driver. Available here on Amazon<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Example of an impact driver for driving screws. The Dewalt DCF885C1 20V Max 1\/4″ Impact Driver Kit. Available here on Amazon<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"\"The chuck is a clamp used to hold the bit in the power drill. It is designed for objects that have radial symmetry. There are jaws in most chucks. The jaws can be tightened to hold the bit. Most chucks are keyless, so they require manual tightening and loosening by the hand.<\/p>\n

A drill can be used to drive screws into materials if the chuck can safely hold a screw bit. Here’s some helpful tips to consider while driving screws with a drill.<\/p>\n

Place a Row of Screw Bits Next to Drill<\/h2>\n
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Different types of drill screw bits. Available on Amazon here<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"\"The first thing to do is gather several screw bits of varying shapes. If the project requires a flat head or a Philips bit, then put these next to the drill on a table. Organize them so that you can easily retrieve them while working. To make it easier to recognize each screw bit you could label them with a piece of paper and color code it.<\/p>\n

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The screw bits might be magnetized to make it easier to drive a screw into a material. Practice placing screws on the screw bits. Hold the drill vertically and horizontally. If you have enough skills, the screw should stay on the bit, even while moving the drill.<\/p>\n

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Draw X’s on Material for Screws<\/h2>\n

The material can be a table, shelf, or cabinet. Locate the places where the screws will be driven and draw an X with a pencil. Draw all the X’s before drilling the first hole. By marking all the screw locations, it will be easy to transition from one hole location to another, without having to study the material and determine the location.<\/p>\n

Use a pencil to mark the locations. A marker is a suitable alternative. Press firmly to mark the locations. Each X should be visible from a few feet away.<\/p>\n

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Drill Pilot Holes for Screws<\/h2>\n

If you are screwing into a hard material (e.g. hard wood) or near the edge there is a chance that driving in the screw will crack or damage the material you are screwing into. In this case you need to drill a hole into the material for the screw to go into.<\/p>\n

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A digital caliper (available here on Amazon<\/a>) can be an accurate way to measure the size of the screw shaft and drill bit to match them for drilling pilot holes.<\/p><\/div>\n

Use a drill bit to make the holes. Use a drill bit that makes a hole the same size as the screw shaft without the thread part. You could either judge this by eye of use a digital caliper to measure the diameter of the screw shaft and the drill bit.<\/p>\n