What torque level should I choose?
| There is no simple answer to the question “what torque level should I choose?” because different applications require different amounts of torque. The level of torque required will depend on a number of factors: | ||
Screw diameter and length | ||
| Screwing in a screw with a larger shank diameter and longer length will require more torque than a shorter, thinner screw. | |
Material type | ||
 | Drilling or screwing into tough materials such as metals and hardwoods will require more torque than materials such as softwoods or plastics. For example, if you are drilling a hole to install a retractable clothesline, the torque level you will select will be lower if you place it on a wooden post compared to a brick wall. | |
Whether you are drilling a pilot hole | ||
 | If you drill a pilot hole first, then less torque will be required when you start to screw in the screw or use a larger bit. | |
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