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<h1>Frequently Asked Questions: Quik Drive</h1>

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    <h4>
      What fastener materials/coatings are recommended for use with treated
      wood?
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      <p>
        We recommend 300 series stainless steel; N2000®; Quik Guard©; and
        Mechanically Galvanized, class 55 as materials/coatings that can, in
        appropriate environmental conditions, be used with the following
        pressure treated lumber: ACQ-C, ACQ-D, ACQ-D Carbonate, CBA-A, CA-B, SBX
        and CCA. Prior to deciding on a coating, always refer to
        <a href="/products/product-use-information">www.strongtie.com/info</a>
        for use recommendations and additional important information.
      </p>
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    <h4>What types of tools are a part of the Quik Drive product line?</h4>

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      <p>
        The Quik Drive product line includes both
        <a href="/collatedscrews_fasteningsystems/category">
          Collated Specialty Fasteners</a
        >
        and
        <a href="/quikdrivesystems_quikdrivesystems/category">
          Auto-feed driving systems</a
        >.
      </p>
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    <h4>What are the benefits of a Quik Drive auto-feed system?</h4>

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      <p>Quik Drive auto-feed systems offer the following benefits:</p>

      <ul>
        <li>consistent, reliable, quality results with labor saving speed</li>
        <li>
          ergonomically-friendly, allowing fastening from a standing position
        </li>
        <li>durable, light weight construction</li>
        <li>no waste</li>
      </ul>
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    <h4>What are the benefits of the Quik Drive collated fasteners?</h4>

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      <p>
        Quik Drive collated fasteners bring unique benefits to the job site,
        including:
      </p>
      <ul>
        <li>engineered for top performance in their intended application</li>
        <li>improved pull-down, and withdrawal resistance versus nails</li>
        <li>increased speed, efficiency and safety versus bulk fasteners</li>
        <li>
          ensures you drive every screw on the strip – no wasted fasteners
        </li>
      </ul>
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    <h4>Where can Quik Drive tools be used?</h4>

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      <p>
        Quik Drive manufactures tools and collated screws for applications
        including:
      </p>

      <ul>
        <li>subflooring and underlayment</li>
        <li>composite and pressure treated deck and dock material</li>
        <li>clay and ceramic roofing tile</li>
        <li>drywall to wood or steel framing</li>
        <li>manufactured housing operations</li>
        <li>steel framing, metal roofing and siding</li>
        <li>steel decking and stitching</li>
        <li>cement backerboard</li>
        <li>wood to steel</li>
      </ul>

      <p>
        See a
        <a href="/quikdrivesystems_quikdrivesystems/category">
          full list of our systems and their applications</a
        >
        here.
      </p>
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    <h4>Are special skills needed to operate Quik Drive tools?</h4>

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      <p>
        Not really. Training can usually be done in less than a minute. As with
        any tool, there are good and bad operating methods and efficiency will
        increase with experience. Click to our
        <a
          href="/products/fastening-systems/technical-notes/quik-drive-schematics-and-troubleshooting"
        >
          Troubleshooting Guide</a
        >
        to see the more common mistakes and speed your efficiency.
      </p>
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    <h4>How easy is it to reload?</h4>

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      <p>
        Just feed (or slide) in a new strip. Most of the rigid strips have a
        pointed end so there’s no doubt which way they go. There's nothing to
        loosen, tighten or adjust. Slide the strip into a short channel until
        you hear it click and continue driving.
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    <h4>How durable are Quik Drive tools?</h4>

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      <p>
        Our drivers are built of hardened steel and engineered polymer. We have
        field tested several generations of our current basic design to deliver
        a trim, light weight tool durable enough for the job site.
      </p>

      <p>
        All
        <a href="/quikdrivesystems_quikdrivesystems/category"> QD PRO tools</a>
        are the most durable auto-feed drivers on the market - backed by our
        <a href="/limited-warranties"> limited lifetime warranty</a>.
      </p>

      <p>
        The Makita® and Hitachi® screwguns included in our systems are chosen
        for their ability to meet the heavy demands of auto-feed driving. Each
        is built to the high standards maintained by these manufacturers and
        carries the manufacturers full warranty.
      </p>
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    <h4>What kind of screws can be driven with Quik Drive tools?</h4>

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      <p>
        Quik Drive offers the widest variety of any collated screw system. Click
        to <a href="/collatedscrews_fasteningsystems/category"> Fasteners</a> to
        view the entire line.
      </p>
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    <h4>Where can I purchase Quik Drive tools?</h4>

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      <p>
        Quik Drive sells through distributors. For a list of distributors near
        you please visit our online
        <a href="/dealerlocator"> Dealer Locator</a>, or contact our Sales
        Department at (800) 999-5099.
      </p>
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    <h4>Can I purchase additional bits?</h4>

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      <p>
        Additional bits can be purchased from your distributor. However,
        <a
          href="/quikdriveparts_quikdrivesystems/bit_qdbit/p/quik-drive-driver-bits"
        >
          free bits</a
        >
        come in each box of genuine Quik Drive screws. In general, we provide
        enough bits to drive a full box of screws. It is a good habit to install
        a fresh bit as soon as you open a new box of screws.
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