What do numbers mean on a drill?

In simple words, the numbers on your drill refer to how much torque will be applied to a fastener such as a screw. Once that particular torque level is reached, the power drill will stop driving the fastener or turning at all.

What is the 1 2 Switch on drill?

The numbers 1 and 2 on top the drill indicate the speed at what the chuck will spin. 1 is a low speed with high torque, this setting is best used for driving screws. 2 equals high speed and low/medium torque, which is best for drilling and driving some fixtures.

What do numbers mean on drill master drill?

When the drill is used as a screwdriver, the numbers indicate the torque breaking point. Higher numbers mean more torque. By breaking point, I mean the point at which torque is no longer applied.

What is the torque setting on a drill?

The torque setting is the adjustable collar on the drill with a whole lot of numbers on it. Torque is the turning power of the drill and the torque setting allows you to control how much force is applied to turn the screw.

What size is a number 1 drill bit?

Downloadable versions:

Drill size	Diameter (in)	Diameter (mm)
1 mm	0.0394	1.0000
#60	0.0400	1.0160
#59	0.0410	1.0414
#58	0.0420	1.0668

What is 1 and 2 on DeWalt drill?

Setting 1 is low speed/high torque and is best for driving screws. Setting 2 is a medium speed/torque and can be used for drilling or driving. Setting 3 is the highest speed and is meant for drilling or driving fasteners.

What is the clutch on a drill?

Every drill/driver has a slip clutch, which is also called a torque control. It’s the adjustable collar located directly behind the chuck. The numbers on the slip clutch represent the amount of torque, or twisting power, that the drill produces. The higher the number, the more torque is delivered to the screw head.