Finds: Bosch’s “Dimpler” Drywall Screw Setter
By Chuck Cage
In response to our recent LOX screw test, some readers commented that they appreciate Phillips-head screws because they “cam out” before driving too deep into drywall. Bosch has a better answer than depending on screw failure: their “dimpler” screw setters.
These cool little bits not only automatically countersink screws to the appropriate depth, they also include a built-in clutch to release before you tear up the drywall. Simple and effective.
You can find these at your local big-box retailer starting at around $10. They’re also available in slightly-discounted 5 and 20 packs.
“Dimpler” Drywall Screw Setters [Bosch]
Street Pricing [Froogle]
September 4th, 2006 at 7:53 pm
Sounds familiar…
# Rob Says:
August 31st, 2006 at 9:59 pm
Trey makes a good point. There is a drywall screw tool called a “Dimpler” that uses the camming action of the Phillips head screw to set it at a certain distance just below the surface of the drywall without overdriving it.
Still waiting on that Arthur’s head.
September 4th, 2006 at 10:41 pm
And, it accepts standard 1″ magnetic bits, so you can use it with a Robertson bit and never have to worry about it stripping out. (assuming this operates on depth and not torque.)
September 5th, 2006 at 11:11 am
I could have used this last night, although I only put in about 20 screws because I was just patching a few holes.
It’s interesting that people have said that Phillips screws are designed to “cam-out” before the screw gets too deep, because I did not find that at all. I found that I could easily drive the screw too deep and that it was hard to make it cam-out. I guess that’s why professional drywallers use screw guns.
September 8th, 2006 at 9:51 am
[…] Finds: Bosch’s “Dimpler” Drywall Screw Setter It’s easy to drive drywall screws too deep, creating a nasty mess when it comes time to finish the job. This simple little bit tool has a built in clutch that keeps you from over-driving drywall screws. It sinks ‘em to the perfect depth every time. Of course, there are some other ways of doing this as you’ll see in comments. […]
September 8th, 2006 at 1:19 pm
I bought a few of these to hang drywall at my house. Long story short, neither one of them lasted through the whole room. A great concept, but I think they need to work a little on their execution…