Features
- Precision-milled tip for improved fit and reduced cam‑out
- Magnetic tip to hold fasteners
- Torsion zone to absorb torque peaks and reduce stress on the bit
- Heat-treated construction for increased durability
- Impact-rated interface compatible with 1/4 in hex impact drivers
- Laser-etched markings for size identification
Specifications
| Model Number | ITDNS38 |
| Diameter | 3/8 in |
| Length | 1.875 in |
| Shank | 1/4 in external hex |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
| Intended Driver | 1/4 in hex impact driver |
| Finish/Material | Heat-treated steel |
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Nutsetter designed for use with impact drivers. Suited for 3/8 in fasteners, it has a 1-7/8 in length and a 1/4 in external hex shank. The tip is heat-treated for durability and the design includes features to improve fit and reduce cam‑out.
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile Corrugated Panel Repair
Offer on-site repair and replacement of corrugated metal on sheds, carports, and small outbuildings using 3/8 in hex-head roofing screws. The magnetic tip and torsion zone enable fast, secure installs at height, cutting job times and callbacks.
Trailer and Rack Outfitting
Install tie-down points, wire conduits, and sheet-metal guards on utility trailers and truck racks with hex-head self-drilling screws. The impact-rated nutsetter speeds repetitive fastenings and reduces bit wear, boosting throughput for mobile jobs.
Shed and Fence Hardware Upgrades
Provide a flat-rate service to reinforce gates, add strapping, and replace stripped screws on sheds and fences with 3/8 in hex-head lags. The precision fit reduces cam-out, protecting customer hardware and improving perceived quality.
Trade Show Crate and Booth Assembly
Specialize in assembling/disassembling shipping crates and modular booth components that use hex-head lags and TEK screws. The magnetic tip speeds starts, and the durable, heat-treated bit reduces downtime during tight event schedules.
Small Metal Siding Installations
Focus on small jobs like accent walls, dumpster enclosures, and shed siding using 3/8 in hex-head fasteners. The torsion zone handles torque peaks when fastening into steel studs, delivering consistent, professional finishes.
Creative
Corrugated Metal Herb Wall
Build a vertical herb garden by fastening corrugated metal panels to a cedar frame with 3/8 in hex-head self-drilling screws. The magnetic tip helps start fasteners one-handed while you hold panels in place, and the torsion zone absorbs torque as screws break through the sheet metal.
Rustic Barn-Wood Storage Bench
Assemble a bench using barn-wood boards and steel angle brackets, locking it together with 3/8 in hex-head lag screws for an industrial look. The precision-milled nutsetter reduces cam-out on decorative hex heads, preserving the clean hardware aesthetic.
Chicken Coop With Metal Roof
Frame a small coop and attach a corrugated metal roof using hex-head roofing screws with washers. The impact-rated nutsetter speeds repetitive fastening overhead, and the magnetic tip keeps screws from dropping while you balance on a ladder.
Modular Garage Cubbies
Create wall-mounted storage cubbies with plywood sides and light-gauge galvanized faces secured by 3/8 in hex-head self-tappers. Laser-etched size markings help you quickly grab the right nutsetter when alternating between decorative and structural fasteners.
Outdoor Planter Trio With Angle-Iron Frames
Weld-free planters: bolt cedar slats to pre-drilled angle-iron frames using hex-head screws. The heat-treated nutsetter handles high-torque starts in metal while delivering a snug fit that resists rounding.