Auto-feed screwdrivers have become a go-to fastening tool for many types of jobs, from drywall to fencing to subfloor. By automatically feeding one screw after the next and leaving one hand free, auto-feed systems reduce fatigue, boost productivity and generally turn two-person jobs into one-person jobs.
However, there is a common misconception that auto-feed screwdrivers can’t replace a traditional drill or impact driver in metal applications. Drills excel at pre-drilling and sinking screws precisely at low speeds, while impact drivers rely on high torque and hammer-like impacting to overcome resistance—requirements common in metal applications.