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Question about using a basic impact driver versus a high-torque model for deck screws
Honestly, after burning out a standard model trying to drive 3-inch screws into pressure-treated lumber for a deck in Atlanta last month, switching to a high-torque brushless driver got the whole job done without a single stall and saved me about 2 hours of frustration, so has anyone else found that specific tool power really matters for certain materials?
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casey2683mo agoMost Upvoted
Totally agree. My old driver would just click and give up on those thick deck screws. Upgraded to a brushless model and the difference was night and day. It sinks those long screws into wet lumber like it's nothing. The right tool for the job isn't just a saying, it's a real time and effort saver.
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shane_wilson4mo ago
Learned that lesson the hard way with some old joists. My basic driver just gave up and started smoking like a cheap cigar. Now I keep the big gun for anything over two inches, especially that wet pressure treated stuff. Saves your arms and your sanity.
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