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When they first came out years ago, impact drivers were very popular in Japan but it took a while for Americans to realize what a terrific advantage impact drivers have over an electric drill when it comes to driving long screws into wood, especially decking. American companies like Porter Cable caught on to the idea and started competing with impact drivers offered by overseas companies. The idea for impact drivers was born long ago with the inventions of (1) the impact wrench, used in every automotive garage, and (2) the hammer drill used to power masonry bits into concrete and other extremely hard materials.

The technology that allows them to do this is sometimes referred to as "hammer and anvil" meaning that, unlike the simple twisting action of an electric drill, the impact driver literally "pounds" the screwdriver bit around as if being repeatedly being hit by a hammer. This action gives these woodworking tools tremendous power that simply would not be possible if the same screwdriver bit were chucked up in an electric drill with the same size motor and battery. An additional advantage is that there are hex shank drill bits available so that your impact driver can double as a quick-change cordless drill thus becoming one of your most versatile woodworking tools.

The first time I picked up an impact driver, a 12-volt Makita, I thought it looked, to me, like a toy. I then tried it out by driving a 3-inch deck screw into a 4" x 4" piece of fir. I was amazed as I watched (and felt) the tiny machine effortlessly drive the screw home, sinking the head below the surface of the wood. I had to remember to keep a lot of hand pressure against the tool so that the screw driver bit did not pop out of the screw head and strip it. From that moment forward, I have never been without one of these amazing machines at my side.

Over the years, these drivers have been improved to the point of near perfection and this includes the batteries that power them. Battery size has grown from 9.6 volts to 18 volts and more. More than that, battery life has been greatly extended from what it was with the advent of Lithium Ion technology and subsequent improvements on that. In fact, a significant part of the cost of any impact driver, whether it comes from Makita Tools, Bosch or DeWalt is the battery or batteries that come with it.

You may have noticed that most manufacturers of cordless woodworking tools have started selling so-called "bare tool bodies" meaning that they come with no battery or charger included and a greatly reduced price tag. The reason for this is that most manufacturers (but not all) have discovered that if they make all their tools run on the same 18-volt Lithium Ion battery, they can sell more bare tool bodies while locking in their customers to their brand. End users love this because they do not have to keep laying out hard-earned money for shelves full of different batteries and chargers but, rather can just buy the bare woodworking tools that share the same battery.

Several manufacturers like Makita Tools have included two or more speed ranges in their impact drivers. Sometimes, too much power is not always a good thing. You can destroy small screw heads and break screw shafts. The more power used, the less battery life. Just because you have a 400 HP motor under the hood of your car does not mean that you drive around town with the accelerator pedal to the floor.

While a 12 or 14.4 volt impact driver will suffice for most jobs, an 18 volt model is well worth the small increase in price.

I love wood, especially fine hardwoods. I love woodworking which is the art of turning beautiful wood into useful or decorative objects. I love woodworking tools which enable me to do my woodworking accurately and efficiently. I have been a professional woodworker since 1981 when I established Craftsman Woodworking, LTD in Honolulu, Hawaii. My 7 employees and medium-sized shop produced unique furniture designs, mostly out of Hawaiian Koa wood. During the time that I have been involved in woodworking, I have learned a great deal about the craft, often benefiting from my own mistakes. I have used a wide variety of hand, power and stationary woodworking tools and I'd like to share what I have learned about these woodworking tools, hopefully to the benefit of other woodworkers like myself.

Bob Gillespie
Woodworker

Copyright 2010 Robert M. Gillespie, Jr.

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System Error Blue Screen - We've Got the Solution on How to Fix Blue Screen of Death

Have you ever experienced a system error blue screen, with a message that says the system has stopped due to a serious problem? I bet you have! It is called the BSOD. This blue screen of death is very common to Windows users, and fixing this problem is the major concern.

Practically, even if this is a common error to almost all Windows users, it is not a very easy problem to solve. Although there is cure to this error, not all people who use computers can actually abide well with the solutions offered in some of the sources like the internet. Since most people tend to surf the internet on how to fix the blue screen of death when it appears before their eyes, it is wise to look for easy and understandable explanation online.

The blue screen of death is a windows system error designed by programmers to halt all operations and running applications whenever a serious problem is encountered so that they would know what caused the error to occur. It displays an error message in plain white text on flat blue screen and informs the user of the problem encountered on that moment. It usually displays a message that contain hex codes such as 0x00001... which you don't even know what that means. Basically it refers to the problem in a more technical point of view. But you don't need to worry about that.

First, let's identify the cause of why the BSOD appears so you would know how to fix blue screen errors from now on. The blue color screen of death occurs because a serious problem with your hardware, software, or driver prevents the system from operating. It could be that you have connected or installed a new hardware device which is not compatible with the system that you are using. If so, first try uninstalling and disconnecting that device and then reboot your system. Usually the BSOD disappears with just one reboot.

Sometimes, the problem is not really the hardware, but the driver installed for that device. A device or software driver acts as a bridge to your system that allows it to communicate with your device or program. Therefore, you should also try to check your drivers' status by entering Windows' safe mode. Right click on the My Computer icon, select properties, and look for the Device Manager. It displays an (X) icon on the driver that doesn't work properly. You only need to update the driver or find a driver that is compatible with your current system; otherwise, uninstall the device or software that has a failed driver and then reboot your system.

The last issue is a malware. Usually, a virus or a spyware is the culprit. Once again, go into safe mode and check your system for this malware. If you find one hiding in your system, eliminate it immediately then reboot your system, and you're good to go. Generally, these are the basic steps to follow on how to fix blue screen of death issues.

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How do you adjust the headlights up and down in a '01 Volvo XC70?

The drivers side low beam is pointed way too high, and I can't find any obvious way to adjust it lower. Between the two bulbs there is a black plastic piece with two white plastic knobs on it, one sticking towards the rear of the car, on on the top. The top one looks like a hex-head, but I can't get it to turn, and I don't want to break it. Is this thing the headlight adjustment, or is it something else. I almost think that the knob on top is to adjust the lights, and the one on the back is to lock it in place once it's been adjusted. I wanted to get some kind of reassurance before I went in and broke something. Volvo parts are pretty expensive. I know, because I hit a tree with it, and it cost $6,000 to repair the bumper, hood, headlight assembly, and quarter panel. Oddly enough, the light on the side that was wrecked is fine; it's the other one that is off. Any help would be appreciated, so if anyone knows these cars or has seen anything similar, it would be great. Thanks.

that is something that volvo will charge you for another 100 buck for!!
really, there is no way for you to adjust it yourself it requires a Special screw driver star tipped tool, and the dealer is the one with that special turning key,
suggestion is to go to them and be like "oh while your at it fixing the brakes or changing the oil, do you think you could take a quick look at the headlights, they seemed to have moved a bit since that accident and i just haven't had the time, to adjust it myself"

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