I can't believe I'm building a chicken coop.

[jeria]

Wish I had a higher one. It has a torque settings and it is on the highest torque setting. Lower it doesn't do anything. I also tried the drill setting, nope not an answer. It has worked well on all kinds of other remodel jobs the deck screws are a challenge.

 

[aart]

Thanks... A plain old fashioned regular hammer. I'm limited on tools here as someone broke into my house and stole most of my tools among other things on Christmas Eve about 18 mos. ago. I've replaced tools as I have needed them. I'll try the dish soap as I have no bar soap in my house and see if that helps. I'm on my first wall. If I put lots of pressure on the drill I can get them almost in and then bang them flush with the hammer.

Oh, Don't do that! You're probably breaking the head off and it will never come out if needed, which is really the whole point of using screws, disassembly to fix foul-ups.

Be careful with the liquid soap it can get all over everything, making it harder to work with.

 

[jolly wattles]

Wish I had a higher one. It has a torque settings and it is on the highest torque setting. Lower it doesn't do anything. I also tried the drill setting, nope not an answer. It has worked well on all kinds of other remodel jobs the deck screws are a challenge.

Torque setting should be on high and drill speed on low. Screw in till it gets tough then reverse back a few rotations then forward again. Repeat this action. Also be sure to keep the drill level with the screw and make sure you're using the required sized bit head. The size recommended should be on the box. Example #2 bit required.

 

[pennyJo1960]

does your drill have numbers on it to change the speed? If so you can put it on the slowest setting and it should go all the way in

listen to him did not think to say that

 

[CapricornFarm]

I am starting all over with chicken coops, we moved and i don't have any. But i plan to make one big coop and subdivide so i can have 2 breeds. And i will need to build a guinea coop once they outgrow the brooder. So excited!

 

[jolly wattles]

I am starting all over with chicken coops, we moved and i don't have any. But i plan to make one big coop and subdivide so i can have 2 breeds. And i will need to build a guinea coop once they outgrow the brooder. So excited!

What do you mean so you can have 2 breeds? To prevent cross breeding?

 

[jeria]

Torque setting should be on high and drill speed on low. Screw in till it gets tough then reverse back a few rotations then forward again. Repeat this action. Also be sure to keep the drill level with the screw and make sure you're using the required sized bit head. The size recommended should be on the box. Example #2 bit required.

The speed is controlled by my hand on the trigger. I have a #2 bit with #2 screw heads. I'll try the going slower and reversing and forward again. Thanks for that suggestion. I never though about going backwards.

 

[jolly wattles]

The speed is controlled by my hand on the trigger. I have a #2 bit with #2 screw heads. I'll try the going slower and reversing and forward again. Thanks for that suggestion. I never though about going backwards.

I'm assuming you're using a cordless drill. So if so what power battery does it use? Ryobi sells many variants. If you're using one that is basically a house drill made for hanging pictures lol then yes you'll have problems driving a deck screw in a hard wood. I use mine at work so it's pretty good. A Dewalt 20v max 3 speed with a hammer drill option. Lithium battery.

 

[aart]

Might also want to just drill a pilot hole, use a drill bit the size of the main shaft of the screw(not including the threads).
Might still need some lubricant.
How long of a screw are you using and is it new or old wood you are screwing into??

 

[jeria]

Your drill sounds like one my SIL would use who re-models homes. He's too far away to go borrow one of his. Mine--12V re-charge battery, not one for just hanging pictures etc. but it is not heavy duty or professional grade. It has been good for anything I have done with it. I'm re-modeling my house and it has worked for lots of different tasks. I can't justify buying an expensive drill I will use for one project. May just have to fight with these deck screws to get it done.