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How to Use the Twist-Lok Drill and Driver System

Learn how the Twist-Lok system can save time by making it fast and easy to switch from drilling pilot holes to driving screws.

Switching from Drilling to Driving can be a time consuming process

If you use a drill as much for driving as you do for drilling, that usually makes for a several-step operation.


See a complete video of this tip.
You start by loading the drill bit into the chuck and tightening it...
Loading a drill bit into a drill chuck
Drilling a countersunk hole
Next, drill a hole...
Remove the drill bit and put in a driver bit... Inserting a drill driver bit
Driving a screw

...then drive in the screw.

That's not so bad if you've only got to put in a couple of screws, but if you've got to drive a lot of them, well, it can be a real time waster.

This new tool, called the Twist-Lok Drill and Driver System, can save a lot of time on this otherwise dual operation.
Twist-Lok Drill and Drive System
Drilling a pilot hole with the Twist-Lok Drill System

With the Twist-Lok system, insert a bit holder and drill bit into the chuck, then drill the pilot hole.

Now, instead of removing the drill bit, simply slip a driver bit holder over it.

Attaching the Twist-Lok Driver Bit
Driving a screw with the Twist-Lok Driver Bit

Place a screw on the magnetized tip, and drive it in.

Another version of this system accepts any standard round shaft drill for drilling a pilot or clearance hole.

Twist-Lok attachment for standard drill bits
Twist-Lok Driver Attachment

This special chuck can accomodate the Twist-Lok slip-on bit holder, which goes on right over your own drill bit.

That's it: from drilling to driving, with just a twist.
Twist Lok System in use
 
 

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