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Tool TuesdayOct 13, 20268 min

What Do Those Numbers on Your Drill Actually Do?

Learn how to use the numbered clutch on your cordless drill. I show what the numbers actually do, how to find the right setting for a screw, what changes with a different screw, where to set the collar first, what the drill icon is for, and how the same settings compare on two more drills.

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In this video

  1. 00:00Intro
  2. 00:26What the Numbers Actually Do
  3. 01:29Finding the Right Setting
  4. 02:57Trying a Different Screw
  5. 04:07Does One Setting Work for Every Drill
  6. 04:49Where to Set It First
  7. 05:34What the Drill Icon Does
  8. 06:04Testing Two More Drills
  9. 07:21Why It's Worth Dialing In