CORDLESS VS. CORDED DRILLS--What Are The Numbers For?! (Clutch Control / Slip Clutch / Torque Drill)
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CORDLESS VS. CORDED DRILLS--What Are The Numbers For?! (Clutch Control / Slip Clutch / Torque Drill)
People always ask: What are the little numbers on my drill for?! In this video, The Honest Carpenter explains what the numbers on your drill collar are for, and the all-important difference between CORDLESS DRILLS VS. CORDED DRILLS!
Those numbers on the moveable collar of your drill are TORQUE settings. Essentially, they let you control how much force the drill applies to a spinning drill bit. (The collar is called the CLUTCH CONTROL or the SLIP CLUTCH or the TORQUE CONTROL.)
Torque is basically a measure of how hard your drill can fight to keep the drill bit turning or spinning. This is different from SPEED--which is just a measure of how fast the drill bit can spin.
But even drills that are spinning very fast will slow down when they encounter resistance. They need high torque to keep the drill bit spinning at a fast speed!
Sometimes, though, too much torque from your drill can be a problem because it can cause your drill to CAM OUT a screw, or OVERDRIVE a screw.
The numbered collar on your cordless drill lets you control how much torque your drill is putting out. You can adjust this collar up and down based on what kind of work your doing. Drywall screws and hobby screws are two examples of screws which require specific torque settings.
If you set your drill's torque correctly, then the drill will "clutch out" before it can fight so hard it damages the screw or overdrives it.
Clutch controls are native to CORDLESS DRILLS!
CORDED DRILLS almost never have clutch controls. Corded drills apply a constant amount of torque to the drill bit at variable speeds. This means that they are bad for driving fasteners (where they often cause cam out), but they're great for drilling holes!
CORDLESS DRILLS often have a "drilling" setting at the top of their range (it looks like a little drill bit). This setting will keep your torque dialed up high in order to assist you with high-speed/high torque drilling.
This setting is different from the little hammer--which indicates a hammer drilling function in some combination cordless drills.
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Thanks Ethan. Now, at 71 yrs. old I can finally stop camming out half my fasteners. lol
Yes! You’ve got me by 3 years, but I did not know this, either!
Thank god. Ive been following your trail I think. I just bought my 3rd set of screw removers today. By 2040 we should have come through all of them. Hopefully.
OR just buy a cordless impact driver and stop driving screws with your drill.
Never to late to learn, as learning is a life long adventure.
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Dude, you have the most "Big Bird" style of explaining this stuff to the regular person. If someone doesn't understand after watching your video, it is definitely them. Great job on explaing it!!!!!
Thank you, New Age! 😁
You meant if anyone don't understand is either they don't speak English or they should just hire someone.
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You're so right-this guy breaks it down like Sesame Street, in the best possible way.
He’s awesome
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Again, a good, clear discussion of a subject that amateur DIYs can struggle with. Especially liked the useful comments on corded versus cordless drills.
Been using drills for years, never new about this. Now I have more confidence using the drill in my projects. Thanks for posting.
Wow, I'm a rookie DIYer. Trying to learm as much as I can about these tools. This video answered so many questions for me! Thanks!
Thanks, bought my first drill at 73 and forgot what I had been taught about how to use it. You restored my confidence. Thank you.
Finally, a channel with direct, easy to understand explanations for us DIY-ers. Thanks for this.
You are a fantastic teacher. I've learned so much from this video-especially understanding the use of the clutch. Your videos are incredibly well done: they're clear, methodical, and the pace is perfect. I'm a big fan. A big THANK YOU from this amateur carpenter.
Thanks for helping those of us are new to this. You did this in a way that was not the least bit condescending. Much appreciated.
Hi. I am a carpenter myself, found out I wanted to do this for the rest of my life at 33 years old. Had worked over 2 years doing mostly renovations before doing the 1 year carpenter's course here in Quebec. Your videos have been such a good help to me. A lot of things that you mention have me thinking; why they didn't mention that in school? 🤣. I guess there is so much to know about construction! Thanks a bunch for the content, it is very much appreciated. - Chuk
Same story here pretty much. Just started Feb of this year.
An easy to understand, easily understandable explanation on how to get the best results when driving or drilling. Thank you for such a straightforward tutorial! What you are doing is extremely appreciated!
I've never really thought about the clutch setting when I've used my MILWAUKEE. Now I know. Thank you very much. I've always just pulsed it when fastening.
This whole time I just thought my drill was weak af. It was set at 1 this whole time. Thanks for this! xD
Bruh
Really?!
No way. It comes with instructions bro.
@@jerod5636 Yeah but men tend to just get into it without reading. TBH men can get it right sometimes without reading instructions.
@@woodswal That’s me. I always go for it without the instructions but if something is obviously wrong I’ll give them a once over.
Spent 20 years in home improvement but just subscribed because of the way you explain things and you never know when you might "accidently" learn something new. I want to recommend your channel to my grandson.
I work at Lowes in the tool area. I always make sure to let people know how the numbers work on the cordless drills. A lot of people don’t know. But reading the manual always helps. 😁 Great explanation.
I recently discovered this channel. I was, just yesterday, wondering what the heck I'm supposed to do with those numbers on my drill and hoped you had a video! Thanks a million and I'm really enjoying your videos! Your teaching style and clarity help me understand without feeling like you're talking down to me. Thanks again!
Thank you so much!!! I just bought my first new cordless drill, impact driver and oscillating multitool. Beforehand, I was lucky enough to find your videos and you helped me learn how to research brands, decide what tools I really needed & you showed me tips and more!
I took notes! 🤔😄
Although I'm a tool junky from way back ( seduced by the heady scent of new tools at Harbor Freight) I only used them in creating art in metals, gems and wood. A few years ago I retired from refugee work & a month later, I became a widow and the sole caretaker of our family home/land in a remote part of the N. Cascade mountains. Well, even a paradise has broken dryers, porch steps & well pumps so I've been in OTJ training 24/7 ever since!! When not building or repairing something, I'm studying how to do those things.
You've been a great help to me and to lots of others, and I thought you should know what a difference you've made in a very practical way. Thanks again!!
This explains so much of what I've experienced as a beginner that I've not seen explained anywhere else. Thanks for a great video!
You are the best! I just discovered your channel, and found answers in minutes to every drill question I’ve had over decades of living in “historic” buildings around 100 years old) I have no “contractor” level of experience., but I love tools and must DYI my “rescue “ homes.
Thank you so much for clearing that up. I've been in the dark about those numbers until you perfectly removed that cloud. Greatly appreciated!
Great advice, again. I am happy to know that others have kept their corded drills besides myself.
I can't thank you enough for this segment! I've always wondered about the numbers! Keep up the good work for us new DIYers!
This guy gives you a straight answer without talking a lot of garbage. Straight to the point and the best simple solution.
That was actually really friggin' helpful from a novice diyers perspective -.- Thank you for the crisp, clear and patiently given information, it shall be put to great use.
This is one of the most straightforward explanations of some of the most essential power tools on the market. Just what I needed. Thank you.
Thank you, James!
I found it too long, had time to daydream until he got to it. lowest means weakest. The end. :D Im not hating tho, I watch these just to confirm what I came up with by myself being only man of the house with no father figures whatsoever around. I love his structure, detailed.
EXACTLY! 😀 He certainly makes you feel more knowledgeable, doesn't he?
WOW THANK YOU SO MUCH...EXCELLENT EXPLANATION... I AM 67 YEARS OLD AND NEVER NEW WHAT THE NUMBERS ON MY CORDLESS DRILL WERE FOR...NOW I KNOW...EXCELLENT EXPLANATION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS...THANK YOU SO MUCH :)
I rlly rlly appreciate people who points out things like these for us DIYers. Great thanks Honest Carpenter!
I'm very new to any and all things tool-related and I'm barely getting started so I can try doing simple DIY projects. Your videos have been extremely informative and helpful! Thank you sir!
Thank you for another very informative video tutorial! Purchased my first corded drill in 1974 and first cordless, brushless drill in 2011 followed by a cordless drill with hammer drill function in 2017. Never had a good grasp on the cordless drill clutch positions. Looking forward to testing experiencing the free spinning position on the cordless drills. Always thought that the spinning or chattering noise meant that the work was too great a load for the drill. REALLY appreciated this video! Happy New Year. May 2021 be filled with many more of your great tutorial videos!
Thanks for watching, Charles, I'm really glad this video was helpful! Plenty more content coming in 2021, and some new developments with the channel as well. Wishing you all the best, and Happy New Year! :)
Awesome Ethan. Clear, consice and right-to-the-point. I learned something and you didn't waste any of my time.
I'm having to do alot of work around my mom's house, and your videos are a lifesaver.
I was always wondering about the numbers on my cordless drill but never knew what they were for. And your explanation for using either a corded or cordless drill blew my mind. Been using these tools for years but totally ineffectiviely- thank you!! Great video.
Yeah - Me too! 😂 Thanks for this great video!
Great video on cordless drills. May I add that some time ago using a Dewalt 18V cordless drill I compared the torque settings (numbers on the drill) to that of a hand operated Torque wrench and found that the numbers actually matched the torque in Nm (Newton Metres) which is incredibly useful when using the drill to tighten small bolts to a specified torque.
Oh wow! Exactly what I was looking for since I also have a new 18v DeWalt! Thank you!
I'm NOT a contractor and don't even have a shop, just do some putzing around with drills, dremel aka rotary tool and I just got a router. So, all these tips are great AND new for ME! Thanks for taking the time to care about us "little" people!
Have started a new job as an irrigator. Lots of PVC to drill, and I’ve been wondering about all the numbers around the neck. Thankyou this was a great explanation of the numbers relationship to torque!
Thank you! I can’t believe I never knew this! Now I want to experiment on different surfaces to see where to set the slip clutch. 👍👍
I did learn something new! Thanks man, I appreciate these videos a lot.
You're welcome, Taylor! Thanks for watching :)
Awesome simply awesome
Did you think it was a clock too?
Honestly, this is something i was going to google, but the way you explain and then show an example along with definitions really sets the information in
Thank you :D
Just in time. Looking to buy my first "real"cordless drill. Learned about the difference between a driver and a drill. Been using my old drill for both functions. Thank you so much! Now I'm buying both.
Thanks for your concise explanation. As a clueless, once in a long while tool user, you helped me greatly. Subbed and looking forward to going through your other posts.
This guy isn’t one of those carpenters who lie about things like this. That’s what I appreciate most about him. He’s the sort of carpenter that I know I can trust to tell me the truth. I already knew he would be, somehow, before I even clicked on the video. I could just tell.
Excellent explained clutch work you just have to remember it all and what your drilling ,thank you great videos
These instructional videos are so extremely helpful! I’m new to DIY home renovation projects and will immediately put this information to use. Thank you!
THANKS BRO, I have finally realised what the numbers are for. Your detail explanations in your videos are really informative and useful!!! 👍
Great tutorial for a newbie. Packed with helpful information, and exactly what I wanted to learn. Many thanks!
Yes. I learned a lot. Never knew these tips. Thanks, Ethan.
You never disappoint when you bring new and important information to all of us. I finally know what those numbers really mean.
Thank you. I often wondered what those numbers meant and I finally know. Your explanation has been extremely clear.
Great video! You explained everything very well for a first time cordless drill user like myself. I really learnt a lot! Thank you! :)
Great tutorial! Answered all I wanted to know about my drills...thanks for this.Mike.
Awesome, thanks for watching Mike!
Nice to know to keep corded drills still. I knew about the clutch but not sure that I used it properly. Never realized that function is not on the corded either. Great info. I am never too old to stop learning, and it takes a special knack to teach my stubborn self, so you are Great at teaching! TY!
Great job describing this! Makes it extremely clear and easy to understand.
Really enjoying your videos. Keep up the great work.
I have been what I think as a serious DIYer. Bless you my son for this. 🤦🏽♀️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🥰🇨🇦
Geez. I'm glad I watched this. I wasn't sure of any of this. Thank you
It took me many viewings to understand your videos on drill/driver settings, but it is starting to make sense now. I work at a Home Depot and at one point I tried to explain to a customer how to prevent cam-out of a screw. Eventually I just gave up and referred him to your channel.
You explain things so well for DIY amateurs!
File under "If I had only read the user manual that came with the drill I would have known this" 🤣
Read?
*Read
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Another great benefit of using the clutch setting on a cordless drill is to prevent kickback if a bit binds.
For example, when drilling with a hole saw, sometimes the angle or position you're drilling at will cause the hole saw to bind, which can set you off balance, sometimes pretty violently. It can be especially dangerous if up on a ladder.
So adjusting the clutch to a slightly lower setting can give you a safety buffer against kickback from binding, as the clutch will absorb the sudden shock rather than your body.
Thanks, that’s actually a really good idea
So happy to see your subscribers numbers . I wish you much continued success.
For delicate, fine work, and the best control and feedback; nothing beats a hand drill.
That was very interesting, I needed to know that!
Thank you - I have learned something today.
Thank you for explaining how to use the cordless drills properly. I was curious if I was using my cordless drill correctly but after you explaining how to use them, I will use my cordless drill properly this time using the knowledge you have given me. Thank you so very much.
As an old retired Tradesman I have used Milwaukee drills of my life. They are dependable and tough. I recently bought a cordless drill, and I love it. The freedom of not dragging a cord is wonderful!
Great video (as always, helpful!) but would have like to see you address the speeds (1 & 2) selection as well.
Thanks again for all you do here. Keep up the great work & a Happy New Year to all!!
Cane here to say this.
Very informative, appreciated and just like u, have an older Craftsman corded that may be around my age (50+) or a lil younger but the cord is frayed yet still works if held properly lol
Great explanation of the clutch and how to use it. Wish I had seen this years ago. I had to figure this out the hard way by stripping out many screws. Full power or torque is not always best.. :-)
Retraining as a carpenter at 33. Thank you for your vids. Highly informative
You are the truth! This video exactly addresses the issue I am having while trying to shore up my curtain rods for my heavier thermal drapes. ❤
The clutch feature also helps remove tight screws without caming out the head. It acts as a fine impact drive.
No, thats not how impact works, your just essentially pumping the drill switch using it in this way.
Great videos. One thing that would be nice to understand is when to use each of or at least the most common settings for different material. I'm sure the exact numbers are specific to the drill, but just an idea of what settings are best for decking versus drywall for example would be a great addition
Brilliant! All the years i have been using drills and I never knew this, thanks very much for sharing.
This was a video I didn't know I needed in my life, but am so glad I watched. Nice breakdown, very helpful.
This was awesome thank you so much. I always wondered what those were.
Never thought about using the clutch for drywall screws. I’m going to try that out and see how effective it is. I usually use a drywall gun or a special drywall bit.
You have no idea how much this video helped me. I have a small cordless drill and could not figure it out for the life of me. This helps so much
Thanks Sheila! I’m making an online course called POWER TOOLS EXPLAINED right now-it’ll be available on my website later this summer. It’ll explain everything to know about the 20 most important power tools. Might be helpful for you! 🙂
Dude your video was GREAT , short and straight to the point , very informative
Thank God someone finally made a video about this,
I thought I would actually have to read the manual ~
OMG!!! THANK YOU! I have NEVER understood that. Seriously, thank you thank you thank you!
Have a Chicago Electric Impact for over 20 years. Still great. I like the cluch feature on my Milwaukee drill. Thanks for the video!
Nice video!Around the house, I love the Ryobi brand tools. Great for the occasional projects and reliable.
This "old dinosaurs Drills" are the best,problem is that weight tones!🤤
Speaking about weight my only drill is a 1/2 impact
I couldn't live without my old corded 1/2" drive Milwaukee, but he is right in that it isn't a good choice for driving screws.
Great info! I never use my corded drill because it’s too strong, but now I will for drilling and use the battery ones for screws. My drills are old and manuals are long gone.
Went through a few videos before I found this one and it explained everything I needed very cleary. Thanks so much!
I certainly will recommended a variable speed in A Drill with cord, this is why I like Makita . The best.
I have a Black & Decker corded drill.
I don't like Black & Decker.
Its front bearing sounds like a bag of bolts in a spin drier, but it's still drilling holes after twenty years. Somehow.
i should have learnt this years ago, thanks
Your videos are ALWAYS helpful and informative. Thanks!
This was so helpful, thank you!
I was just gifted a dewalt cordless drill, so I'm still learning about it, but I also have my grandpa's all-metal body Milwaukee corded drill that's at least from the 50's. Still works great!
Lucky!
I can honestly say I was today’s years old when I learned what those numbers meant. LOL
Thanks for the great info
As a woman on my own, I've learned most of my DYI skills by doing it the wrong way first. Thanks for this video; I finally understand my drill!
Same!! I love these videos, they're helping me correct the bad habits and assumptions I've developed over the years of teaching myself how to use tools.
Hey, *everyone* learns that way!
I liked this video - Your explanation was clear and showed the difference between the corded and the cordless drills. And I liked the explanation you spoke about the numbers on the collar of the cordless drill. Now I can understand why my corded drill cams out when I use it. Your video made my search a lot more bearable and understandable.
Thanks. This was news to me. I'm an old "corded" man--been using my 1977 Craftsman 3/8" drill for everything since it was new. A real workhorse--I've built 2 decks (well, same deck x 2--original and a rebuild 30 years later) and an 1800 sq. ft. garage (ground up), including framing and drywall with it and never even had to change the brushes. Recently, I inherited a couple of cordless drills and still haven't figured out all the nuances on them. I don't think I've ever even noticed the clutch settings, so thanks for pointing that out. Now retired, I'm moving back into woodworking, so this will be useful information.
It would be nice to include some examples of what numbers are common to use for what materials. Like into a stud, what is a good number? Into normal drywall? Etc.
and are the numbers the same for each drill or vary from company to company....
Might be worth mentioning that the torque setting can also be used in reverse and can be useful when backing out an old screw that may have gotten stuck due to rust. Start on a fairly low setting then dial it up until the screw starts to move - this can prevent camming out and wrecking the screw head.
Lordy! I was using the drill exactly the wrong way for ages! I wish I had heard this video a month ago. It would have made installing shelves for my mother go so much faster and smoother!
That was great info. I actually have a corded drill with the clutch collar. Now after all of these years, I know how to use it to my advantage.
And here I thought it was like one of those fidget spinners to just keep you busy during a job!
Man, ever since I got an impact driver I can't remember the last time I used a drill to drive fasteners.
You ain’t lying
So, it's worth the investment, huh?
I learnt "cam-out" from your video. English is my 2nd language, I love learning building/tools lingo so I can talk with my aussie friends about building stuff. 😄 thank you for a thorough explanation too.
ethan you are the best at explaining. you’re my go-to for learning. thank you!