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Why your Impact Driver is stripping screws—you’re not using the right mode

How-To Geek·Cory Gunther·6 months ago
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Published May 13, 2026, 10:15 AM EDT

Cory Gunther is a senior author and Newsletter Editor at Valnet, covering cutting-edge tech, Android, and more for How-To Geek. He's covered Android, cars, and technology for over a decade. When he's not reviewing the latest gadget, you can find him off-roading in his Toyota truck, fixing said truck, or doing something outdoors with friends and family.

He's covered CES, SEMA, and MWC and reviewed countless phones, TVs, speakers, EVs, e-bikes, and more. Before Valnet, Cory worked for GottaBeMobile . His writing has also appeared on SlashGear , InputMag , and AndroidCentral. He's written over 9,000 articles.

Drills and impact drivers are great for driving lag bolts or self-tapping screws, but they are also the fastest way to ruin a DIY project if you don't respect their power.…

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