Cordless power tool system - which one ?

[t0y0ta]

5 minutes ago, Lala81 said:

the impact driver tends to rotate the screw quite a bit. not sure if it will damage the rail. 

I was using #6 5/8th which i think is maybe cutting a bit close to that side (the carpenter used something slightly longer). maybe i get a 12mm/1/2" to reduce chance it may touch the other side's laminate.
Like i said the carpenter screw actually went through to the other side very slightly (he probably was distracted by my side request from his original job lol).

 

impact driver is higher torque, the hammer function is side-wards in the direction of rotation. It will be able to handle use-case where you need to drill very long screws into thick dense wood.

Your use-case, by right normal cordless drill can work, because local plywood is very lightweight and low-density.

Maybe your screw just nice hit a metal part.

Try another location.

 

[Jtb]

@Lala81 

to make it easier, drill a hole smaller in diameter then the self tapping screw it will be less stress

[Kb27]

3 hours ago, Mkl22 said:

self taping screws no need to pre drill, further more using drill driver. i have never pre drilled. neither have i see the carpenters predrill.

For more precise location, I'll rather drill a hole first, even with a self tapping screw.

[Kb27]

2 hours ago, Lala81 said:

yeah I'm also puzzled. wood harder in that cabinet? 

I tried higher clutch settings but still couldn't. 

Cabinet frames are usually softwood or less densed chipboard. So the screw should easily go in. The door may be hardwood.

Are you using the drill ? You should use the impact driver to drive screws. Bcuz the knock will tell you that the screw meet resistance and you can either continue a few more knocks or stopped.

[therock]

You can tell who are the pros and who are simply screwing around...

My hats off to the pros...  I've yet to pick up courage to try again... gotta find some time on a weekday to do it during permitted hours..

[Lala81]

55 minutes ago, Kb27 said:

Cabinet frames are usually softwood or less densed chipboard. So the screw should easily go in. The door may be hardwood.

Are you using the drill ? You should use the impact driver to drive screws. Bcuz the knock will tell you that the screw meet resistance and you can either continue a few more knocks or stopped.

yes i was using the drill. ok maybe try the impact driver. But haha temporarily no mood for all this. will order some screws online and then try again.

I had a broken window handle that i was replacing, when i noted that my newly done floor skirting silicone got wet and came off.
zzz after discussion with my ID, looks like external wall seepage from sunday's rain.

[Kb27]

43 minutes ago, Lala81 said:

yes i was using the drill. ok maybe try the impact driver. But haha temporarily no mood for all this. will order some screws online and then try again.

I had a broken window handle that i was replacing, when i noted that my newly done floor skirting silicone got wet and came off.
zzz after discussion with my ID, looks like external wall seepage from sunday's rain.

If you have a small drill bit, make a hole with the drill, then use the impact driver to drive in the screw. The bit should be slightly smaller than the screw size.

To roughly gauge the size, you can take the bit end (shank, not the flutes end) and hold it together with the screw. The screw threads should be sticking out slightly compared with the drill bit.

You can practice on a piece of scrap wood first.

[Kklim]

Found a new use for my drill. Took just a minute to stir in the oil  🙂

Edited October 12, 2021 by Kklim

[Gnahp]

@Kklim 

I prefer to use a brushless one

less carbon dust added to my food 😁

[therock]

5 hours ago, Kklim said:

Found a new use for my drill. Took just a minute to stir in the oil  🙂

Here I am trying to use a similar drill on my wall... and you are using it to stir.. that shows how useless my drill is? Sigh.... 

[Kklim]

18 hours ago, therock said:

Here I am trying to use a similar drill on my wall... and you are using it to stir.. that shows how useless my drill is? Sigh.... 

This model ok for drilling concrete. Just DIY-installed two ceiling lights in living room. Drilled 3 holes for each. Bought on Lazada, I think.

[therock]

Ok, after using nine bulls and two tigers worth of energy...

I can share:

Make a small hole first at low spin rate... or risk scratching the wall

Then turn up the speed, but there's no need to max it. Then apply pressure and lean into it, but not too hard either... and with a more puny drill, you have to keep at it for a while...

I used a small bit, since I can always make it large. Then used some white plugs with the screw inside...

It ain't pretty, but I've done it...  my wall is now holey... and screwed hahaha 

[Lala81]

On 10/12/2021 at 2:58 PM, Kklim said:

Found a new use for my drill. Took just a minute to stir in the oil  🙂

this brand has a no stir version. but it's hard to find. 

 

[Lala81]

Assembled this shoe bench from TB. No instructions. Knn it's not difficult to throw in one or two pieces of paper inside the box...

Would have been very difficult to assemble without power tools cos one of the legs the screw hole is slightly misaligned when at the correct position. Without the torque of the power tool, impossible to tighten by hand. 

Thought I completed it. But I was a joker. I had installed the bottom panel before realising the middle panel cannot be slotted in externally. Had to remove one side of the bottom panel to slide it in again.

Very solid quality. The kind u can get up on it and jump up and down if u dare. I didn't want my kids or wife to sit on it and maybe collapse. Many budget shoe benches found in Sg don't inspire confidence. 

Edited October 21, 2021 by Lala81

[Kb27]

11 minutes ago, Lala81 said:

Assembled this shoe bench from TB. No instructions. Knn it's not difficult to throw in one or two pieces of paper inside the box...

Would have been very difficult to assemble without power tools cos one of the legs the screw hole is slightly misaligned when at the correct position. Without the torque of the power tool, impossible to tighten by hand. 

Thought I completed it. But I was a joker. I had installed the bottom panel before realising the middle panel cannot be slotted in externally. Had to remove one side of the bottom panel to slide it in again.

Very solid quality. The kind u can get up on it and jump up and down if u dare. I didn't want my kids or wife to sit on it and maybe collapse. Many budget shoe benches found in Sg don't inspire confidence. 

Good job.

Regarding assembly of furniture from taobao or ikea, the one thing that is often missing is the mention of wood glue.

Wood glue is often stronger than the wood itself and much stronger than screws. So in certain places, wood glue should be used. One of my Ikea chair is constantly falling apart even when I tightened the screws again and again, this time I'm going to glue some pieces together. But just take note that when glued, it can't be dismantled, unlike removing screws.

[Lala81]

11 minutes ago, Kb27 said:

Good job.

Regarding assembly of furniture from taobao or ikea, the one thing that is often missing is the mention of wood glue.

Wood glue is often stronger than the wood itself and much stronger than screws. So in certain places, wood glue should be used. One of my Ikea chair is constantly falling apart even when I tightened the screws again and again, this time I'm going to glue some pieces together. But just take note that when glued, it can't be dismantled, unlike removing screws.

Yeah I see those woodworking videos what they can accomplish with just clamps and glue and a properly planned joint. 

[Volvobrick]

1 hour ago, Kb27 said:

Good job.

Regarding assembly of furniture from taobao or ikea, the one thing that is often missing is the mention of wood glue.

Wood glue is often stronger than the wood itself and much stronger than screws. So in certain places, wood glue should be used. One of my Ikea chair is constantly falling apart even when I tightened the screws again and again, this time I'm going to glue some pieces together. But just take note that when glued, it can't be dismantled, unlike removing screws.

Yeah - I use Liquid Nail or equivalent to stick metal hooks and trays in the bathrooms. No need to drill. Work very well. 

[Fcw75]

10 hours ago, Lala81 said:

Yeah I see those woodworking videos what they can accomplish with just clamps and glue and a properly planned joint. 

T&G joint, provide stability. 

That’s how we construct the skeleton of the fire door last time.