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Toller July 11th 07 11:24 PM

Questions about a "light gauge steel screwdriver" DW968
 
I needed a couple 12v batteries and the cheapest way to get them was to buy
a DW968.
http://www.toolstoragewarehouse.com/...PROD&ProdID=57

I don't do any light gauge steel framing; any reason I can just use it as a
screwdriver?
The variable clutch is completely different than the ones on Dewalts other
products; any reason for that?
It doesn't engage until you push on it. Why?

Oh, I paid $60 delivered for a new one on eBay. $259.99! Geez...



Chris Friesen July 11th 07 11:31 PM

Questions about a "light gauge steel screwdriver" DW968
 
Toller wrote:
I needed a couple 12v batteries and the cheapest way to get them was to buy
a DW968.


I don't do any light gauge steel framing; any reason I can just use it as a
screwdriver?
The variable clutch is completely different than the ones on Dewalts other
products; any reason for that?
It doesn't engage until you push on it. Why?


There are two sorts of clutches...one you set the torque, and the other
you set the depth. This is the second type.

Chris

Cliff Hartle July 12th 07 02:33 AM

Questions about a "light gauge steel screwdriver" DW968
 
Its mostly used for installing drywall and dimpling the paper just right.
The reason it doesn't engage is so you can put the most amount of screws in
the least amount of time. If you have ever seen one used, the installer
doesn't stop the tool they keep the trigger down and just keep putting
screws after screw into the sheet.

"Toller" wrote in message
...
I needed a couple 12v batteries and the cheapest way to get them was to buy
a DW968.
http://www.toolstoragewarehouse.com/...PROD&ProdID=57

I don't do any light gauge steel framing; any reason I can just use it as
a screwdriver?
The variable clutch is completely different than the ones on Dewalts other
products; any reason for that?
It doesn't engage until you push on it. Why?

Oh, I paid $60 delivered for a new one on eBay. $259.99! Geez...





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