The Simpson Strong-Tie Quik Stik Rafter and Truss Fastening System, model QUIKSTIK, is a dedicated overhead fastening tool for installing rafter-to-plate and truss-to-plate connections with approved Simpson Strong-Tie fasteners. This is a rafter and truss fastening system designed for overhead fastening of framing connections. If you frame regularly and want a safer, faster way to drive structural screws from a standing position, this is the tool built for that job.

What matters here is not just reach, but control. The Quik Stik system is designed to work with Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive SDWC Truss screws, so you are using a matched fastening setup rather than trying to improvise with a standard extension. For the crew, that means quicker overhead fastening, less time moving ladders around, and a more repeatable install when you are working through a run of truss or rafter connections.

The head design does a lot of the hard work. Simpson Strong-Tie uses a nylon over-molded head with positioning prongs that grip the top plate during screw installation. That grip helps steady the tool at the connection point before you pull the trigger, which is a big deal when you are reaching overhead and trying to keep the screw on the right line and angle. The angle and centerline guide lines add another layer of visual reference so the screw goes where it is supposed to go.

The adjustable bubble level is not just an add-on for the sake of it. On overhead structural fastening, angle control matters. The level helps you confirm tool position before driving, which cuts down on guesswork and helps less-experienced users get closer to the intended install angle. That is one reason the system is useful on mixed-skill crews. A lead framer can hand it off without spending half the day correcting bad starts.

From a jobsite practicality standpoint, the long extension arm is the reason most buyers look at this tool in the first place. You can drive screws overhead from a standing position and work inside the structure instead of leaning out or climbing around exterior edges for every connection. That improves access and keeps the workflow simpler when you are moving down walls and roof lines.

The Quik Stik Rafter and Truss Fastening System also keeps the setup straightforward. It attaches to drill or impact drivers, including cordless tools, and includes a T30 6-lobe driver bit for the intended screw interface. In the box you also get the fastening tool itself, a carrying case, and a bubble level. If you already run cordless drills or impact drivers on site, this system drops into that workflow without asking you to buy a dedicated power unit.

At 5.0 lbs, it is light enough to stay manageable while still feeling like a purpose-built framing tool rather than a flimsy accessory. The rubberized grip helps during longer runs, especially when you are holding the tool angled upward over and over. This is one of those products where the ergonomics matter because the tool is only useful if it stays comfortable and controlled when you are working above shoulder height.

Who should buy it? Framers, general contractors, and crews handling repetitive roof framing connections will get the most out of it. It is especially useful for users who want to speed up overhead fastening, reduce ladder use, and make approved SDWC Truss screw installs easier to repeat. If you only need occasional fastening and do not use the Simpson Strong-Tie SDWC screw system, this may be more specialized than you need. If overhead structural screw installation is part of your regular work, it makes a strong case fast.

Purpose-built for overhead framing work

The Simpson Strong-Tie Quik Stik Rafter and Truss Fastening System makes a lot of sense for crews that install these connections regularly and are tired of doing overhead screw work the hard way.

• Who it's for: Framers, builders, and contractors handling repeated rafter-to-plate and truss-to-plate fastening with Simpson Strong-Tie SDWC Truss screws.
• Why it stands out: The combination of reach, top-plate positioning prongs, alignment guides, and bubble level solves the actual problem, which is getting overhead structural screws started in the right spot from the floor.
• Worth knowing: This is a specialized system, not a general-purpose extension. It is the right buy when you use the approved screw system and want speed and consistency. If you do not, it is more tool than you need.

• What fasteners is this tool designed to use? It is designed to work with Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive SDWC Truss screws.
• Does it require a specific power tool? No. The system attaches to drill or impact drivers, including cordless models.
• What kind of work is it made for? It is made for overhead rafter-to-plate and truss-to-plate fastening in wood framing applications.
• Does it help with alignment? Yes. It includes angle and centerline guide lines plus an adjustable bubble level to help position the screw correctly.