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]
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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.
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.)
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.
[...] 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. [...]
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…