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GaryKelly


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Bought myself a new cordless drill and intend to use it this weekend on a job. I read the user manual and it explained how the torque setting operates, but what I wanna know is do I use the dial to work up to the correct setting from low. or work my way down from high? After much practice I expect I'll be able to judge the correct setting for a particular job but for now I'm a complete novice, and don't wanna damage the drill.



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Start lower and work up Mate....

If ya start high you will screw the head off a few screws before ya get the setting right..

The drill should put a screw all the way in and then rattle before it over tightens the screw...

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Thanks old bob. Bill12 reckons that's the technique he uses with the ladies hehe.

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care to share what you bought ???
im in the market for a new cordless myself
brian

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I bought an AEG from Bunnings a while ago. All steel gears absolutely brilliant. I have had a good run from AEG products and they are the only ones I buy now.

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I'd rather not recommend this one, Brian - not yet... I took a risk and bought a cheapie on eBay. I read one report from a bloke who bought the same brand and had trouble with the battery failing after 9 months. He said the drill was fine but was peed off about the battery. But then he managed to buy a second battery from the retailer (Factory Fast) and was satisfied - even quite complementary. I've also asked FF about buying a spare battery and their response was none is stock at the mo but a new shipment will arrive with the next container. We'll see. Here's a pic of the drill on eBay.



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gary
thanks for reply
brian

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GaryKelly wrote:

Thanks old bob. Bill12 reckons that's the technique he uses with the ladies hehe.

you'll end up in the naughty corner Gary

frank 



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