WTH!!
Why did the porsche engineers use alien wrench screws for the head of the engine. The last screw that i have stripped and am wondering is there any drill bit out there that wont go dull the second it touches this strong piece of German steel.
Esay out screw extractor does not work. If a drill bit can drill the screw how would a screw extractor do the job?

Have been struggling with my manual precision screwdriver in opening up laptop, DSLR etc. electronics

I now have 3 different sets of manual screwdriver sets so want to buy 1 cordless screwdriver set which could help me with opening up electronic stuff and with basic stuff around the house.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated...
Thanks Dookie - but would 7 Volt screwdriver not be harsh on delicate screws/body of DSLRs etc.?

job and recharging blew the charger. Turned out the homeowner had 220v in a 110v outlet. At any rate the large resistor in the charging station, center and closest to the LED blew. Cannot read the color bands. Can anyone help me out....please. Thanks in advance!
Would someone simply remove the 4 screws from their charger and look at the color bands on the resistor for me. Then I can go to Radio Shack and get one for 99 cents.

I am replacing one section of drywall in a room (6 ft H x 2 ft W). Most guides say you need to have a special drywall screw gun... but cant i just use a regular cordless drill, and sink the screws below the surface by sight?

Ok, first things first. Screwdriver or drill? The manual calls it a Cordless Drill/Driver but I don't see any drill bits.

I'm trying to install a curtain rod and it came with wall anchors. I Googled how to install them and it says to first drill a hole(slightly smaller or larger not sure which), then tap the anchor into the hole using a hammer. Don't know if this is right because I'm not sure exactly which type of anchor I have. It is plastic. The directions on the package are just pictures aren't helpful.

My question is can I just use one of the screws to drill holes in the wall then put the anchor in and then screw in the hole?

I just need to put up some blinds from Ikea.

I live in Boston and the moldings (mouldings?) in this apartment are old hardwood. The walls are plaster. I have a hard time hanging anything.

I just spent forty-five minutes trying to get six screws into the window moldings. Three of the screws broke. One was stripped. The others went in, but took forever.

I am using an inexpensive cordless drill from Black and Decker. I tried changing the bit (both a larger and a smaller one): no luck.

What is going on?? Is my drill too cheap? Is the wood too hard? I asked the man at the hardware store today, and he said that as long as it wasn't metal (it's definitiely wood), the screw "should go right in." I haven't used power tools since I used to build sets in high school, but I don't remember having this much trouble with such a basic project.

Help!!

I can fit a cordless power screwdriver/drill in my 20x10 mid-size easy to carry box and a hammer what else? I dont want to put things I dont use often. here is my list

1) cordless power screwdriver/drill
2) hammer
3) box cutter
4) some screws and nails
5) masking tape
6) mid-size flash light
7) philip screwdriver
plastic tape
9) a pen/marker/pencil
10) drill/screw bits
11) duct tape
12) super glue
13) measuring tape

what else can you think of? Remember I am asking what can be put in a mid-size toolbox .

I have no plans for drilling, I just want a cordless power screwdriver to unscrew/screw things..
I have a electrical outlet that needs replacing, however one of the screws on the mounting plate was screwed in very very tight, definitely couldnt budge it with a hand screwdriver. So I need one that has enough power to get it to turn, but also not be so cheap that the battery dies immediately. At the same time I need to be price cautious..
Im going to a hardware store, Im shopping online, much cheaper... and I have dont use it much I need cordless because I will be shutting off the electricity completely.
lol thats Im *not* going to a hardware store lol

I am basically going to be drilling through dry-wall and wood. I will also be seating screws. I am probably going to purchase a Black & Decker. I know that it is not the best brand, but it is all I can afford at the moment. Will a 12 volt be good? Someone said that he had trouble dilling through dry-wall with an 18 volt, which is hard for me to believe. Anyway, is a 12 volt good enough to drill through wood & dry-wall and for seating screws without stripping them. Below is a link to a couple of B&D drills that I am considering.

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-BD12PSK-12-Volt-Select/dp/B001FA2354/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1258412329&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-CDC180ASB-18-volt-Accessories/dp/B00173CFT8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1258412329&sr=1-3

How about this task Force 18 volt cordless drill? The price is only .99, which concerns me a little, (you get what you pay for.) Is it worth buying? Are any reviews out on Task Force brand drills?

WHAT U NEED:
2 liter soda bottle ( I used Sprite ~ clear )
1/4" bit of drill to make holes on bottom of soda bottle
A big web of fiberfiller, ( "pillow stuffing" ) - polyester fibers work ) ( ticking )
cut 12" of the back of a garden hose ( the part that screws on you want)
Duck type
Optional: extra Hose Clamp
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1. Take the Soda bottle
2. cut holes in the BOTTOM of the bottle. not to big, but enough of them I did 15 holes. 3. Then Stuff the Fiber filler in though the top of the bottle. Compact it down put a little more then half the bottle.
4 Attach the Gordan Hose to the top of the soda bottle, Screw it tight. NOW FOR THE FUN PART. Turn off the pump
5. take out the outtake plastic nozzle that's in the pool, ( Save you will need when pool is clean) - ( it will twist off, but keep the hose from the pump connected to the pool so water don't poor out)
6 Put duck Type about 4 to 6 inches on the hose to make a tight seal
7. Put the hose in the hole about 4 to 6 inches into its tight ( add more type, if still loose )
8. Tighten the Hose Clamp
Turn On the Pump and Congratulations your Done!!!!
Change when nasty about daily into clean ~ repeat steps 1 to 3