New 15.6v Drill/driver

[Jack06]

Hi Guys
I just bought a 15.6v cordless drill/driver and have a few questions.
I've used cordless screwdrivers/drills before but this one has torque control.
I'm overjoyed as, as I understand it this gives more versatility on a wider range of materials (especially on softer woods etc).
Lets for example use ikea furniture as an example, I have 17 torque settings (17 being the drill setting) with the maximum torque being 15Nm
However this is also where it gets a bit confusing for me, what should the middle of the range torque be set at, halfway?
Hope someone can shed some light on the subject
thanks
Jack

 

[big-all]

unfortunatly you are overating the torque control

its only normal value is restricting power on smaller screws to stop you overdoing it
i personaly never use torque control at all for screws or any other reason i just use the drill on slow speed and judge when to take my finger off the trigger when delicate work dictates

basicly leave it on maximum and enjoy the drill

 

[Jack06]

Thanks Big

 

[neds]

Yep same as Big-Al never use the torque control when screwdriving after you use a cordless drill you get the knack and feel of when to stop pressing the trigger

Saying that I do use the torque setting when using a flat bit/Auger bit/holesaw. Saves your wrists when drilling and the bit snags for any reason!

 

[morrik27]

Saying that I do use the torque setting when using a flat bit/Auger bit/holesaw. Saves your wrists when drilling and the bit snags for any reason!

Thats a blooming good idea! I like that tip, nice one!

 

[ColJack]

torque settings are usefull if you are putting a lot of screws in fast, such as when putting up plasterboard.. it stops you digging the screw in to the board too far, but also lets you work a little faster than going it by eye..