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    Bit saving tip: When you seat the bit into the screw head, even the slightest minute twist to the left on the drill before hitting the trigger will, both, save your bit and not round out the screw.

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    Quote Originally Posted by olddude View Post
    Bit saving tip: When you seat the bit into the screw head, even the slightest minute twist to the left on the drill before hitting the trigger will, both, save your bit and not round out the screw.
    Never heard of that one. Seems like going left first would put MORE shock on the bit.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mick View Post
    Never heard of that one. Seems like going left first would put MORE shock on the bit.
    Seems to break the screw loose quicker. I use bulk bits from Menards, I use a bit driver (3-4 volt) and not a drill. You'll twist off about any bit with a high torque drill.
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