Cordless drill or impact driver for household projects?
Which tool would be best suited for various around the house jobs? I already own a cheap cordless drill and the battery frequently dies. I need to know which tool is best for hanging light fixtures, TV's, product assembly, and even screwing in fallen fence pickets.
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Which tool would be best suited for various around the house jobs? I already own a cheap cordless drill and the battery frequently dies. I need to know which tool is best for hanging light fixtures, TV's, product assembly, and even screwing in fallen fence pickets.
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Can you provide more details as to what type of work you will be doing? What limitations have you found with your existing drill?
– auujay
2 hours ago
Hello, and welcome to Home Improvement. Unfortunately, "shopping" questions are off-topic here. Please take our tour to learn how to better take advantage of this forum.
– Daniel Griscom
2 hours ago
I edited my original post and answered your question
– Bryan Hearn
1 hour ago
You need both: impact driver is to loosen well fixed screws, cordless drill is to drive screws and make holes in metal or wood (not in concrete). If you need to make holes in concrete you should get a 'hammer' drill and also use widiam tips.
– DDS
23 mins ago
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Which tool would be best suited for various around the house jobs? I already own a cheap cordless drill and the battery frequently dies. I need to know which tool is best for hanging light fixtures, TV's, product assembly, and even screwing in fallen fence pickets.
drill
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Which tool would be best suited for various around the house jobs? I already own a cheap cordless drill and the battery frequently dies. I need to know which tool is best for hanging light fixtures, TV's, product assembly, and even screwing in fallen fence pickets.
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Can you provide more details as to what type of work you will be doing? What limitations have you found with your existing drill?
– auujay
2 hours ago
Hello, and welcome to Home Improvement. Unfortunately, "shopping" questions are off-topic here. Please take our tour to learn how to better take advantage of this forum.
– Daniel Griscom
2 hours ago
I edited my original post and answered your question
– Bryan Hearn
1 hour ago
You need both: impact driver is to loosen well fixed screws, cordless drill is to drive screws and make holes in metal or wood (not in concrete). If you need to make holes in concrete you should get a 'hammer' drill and also use widiam tips.
– DDS
23 mins ago
add a comment |
Can you provide more details as to what type of work you will be doing? What limitations have you found with your existing drill?
– auujay
2 hours ago
Hello, and welcome to Home Improvement. Unfortunately, "shopping" questions are off-topic here. Please take our tour to learn how to better take advantage of this forum.
– Daniel Griscom
2 hours ago
I edited my original post and answered your question
– Bryan Hearn
1 hour ago
You need both: impact driver is to loosen well fixed screws, cordless drill is to drive screws and make holes in metal or wood (not in concrete). If you need to make holes in concrete you should get a 'hammer' drill and also use widiam tips.
– DDS
23 mins ago
Can you provide more details as to what type of work you will be doing? What limitations have you found with your existing drill?
– auujay
2 hours ago
Can you provide more details as to what type of work you will be doing? What limitations have you found with your existing drill?
– auujay
2 hours ago
Hello, and welcome to Home Improvement. Unfortunately, "shopping" questions are off-topic here. Please take our tour to learn how to better take advantage of this forum.
– Daniel Griscom
2 hours ago
Hello, and welcome to Home Improvement. Unfortunately, "shopping" questions are off-topic here. Please take our tour to learn how to better take advantage of this forum.
– Daniel Griscom
2 hours ago
I edited my original post and answered your question
– Bryan Hearn
1 hour ago
I edited my original post and answered your question
– Bryan Hearn
1 hour ago
You need both: impact driver is to loosen well fixed screws, cordless drill is to drive screws and make holes in metal or wood (not in concrete). If you need to make holes in concrete you should get a 'hammer' drill and also use widiam tips.
– DDS
23 mins ago
You need both: impact driver is to loosen well fixed screws, cordless drill is to drive screws and make holes in metal or wood (not in concrete). If you need to make holes in concrete you should get a 'hammer' drill and also use widiam tips.
– DDS
23 mins ago
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The impact driver is generally better for driving screws, the drill is better for drilling holes. They are both adequate for most tasks so I don't think it's a big deal either way.
Impact drivers come with a 1/4" hex chuck, so if you have drill bits with a regular shank, you're probably better off with the drill, so you don't have to replace your drill bits.
The other nice feature with a drill is the clutch setting, you can adjust the torque and avoid overtightening things and breaking cover plates etc. (Some impact drivers have limited torque adjustments, but not as nice as the dial on drills.)
If you don't mind buying new drill bits, I'd probably go with the impact driver. The hex chuck is handy, and they're a little more compact. Impact drivers drive long screws better than a drill.
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I generally agree, but I avoid impact drivers due to their obnoxious noise. You probably want to wear ear protection and you'll annoy your family and neighbors. Also, with modern torx and square drive screws they're not as necessary.
– isherwood
44 mins ago
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The impact driver is generally better for driving screws, the drill is better for drilling holes. They are both adequate for most tasks so I don't think it's a big deal either way.
Impact drivers come with a 1/4" hex chuck, so if you have drill bits with a regular shank, you're probably better off with the drill, so you don't have to replace your drill bits.
The other nice feature with a drill is the clutch setting, you can adjust the torque and avoid overtightening things and breaking cover plates etc. (Some impact drivers have limited torque adjustments, but not as nice as the dial on drills.)
If you don't mind buying new drill bits, I'd probably go with the impact driver. The hex chuck is handy, and they're a little more compact. Impact drivers drive long screws better than a drill.
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I generally agree, but I avoid impact drivers due to their obnoxious noise. You probably want to wear ear protection and you'll annoy your family and neighbors. Also, with modern torx and square drive screws they're not as necessary.
– isherwood
44 mins ago
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The impact driver is generally better for driving screws, the drill is better for drilling holes. They are both adequate for most tasks so I don't think it's a big deal either way.
Impact drivers come with a 1/4" hex chuck, so if you have drill bits with a regular shank, you're probably better off with the drill, so you don't have to replace your drill bits.
The other nice feature with a drill is the clutch setting, you can adjust the torque and avoid overtightening things and breaking cover plates etc. (Some impact drivers have limited torque adjustments, but not as nice as the dial on drills.)
If you don't mind buying new drill bits, I'd probably go with the impact driver. The hex chuck is handy, and they're a little more compact. Impact drivers drive long screws better than a drill.
answered 1 hour ago
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I generally agree, but I avoid impact drivers due to their obnoxious noise. You probably want to wear ear protection and you'll annoy your family and neighbors. Also, with modern torx and square drive screws they're not as necessary.
– isherwood
44 mins ago
add a comment |
The impact driver is generally better for driving screws, the drill is better for drilling holes. They are both adequate for most tasks so I don't think it's a big deal either way.
Impact drivers come with a 1/4" hex chuck, so if you have drill bits with a regular shank, you're probably better off with the drill, so you don't have to replace your drill bits.
The other nice feature with a drill is the clutch setting, you can adjust the torque and avoid overtightening things and breaking cover plates etc. (Some impact drivers have limited torque adjustments, but not as nice as the dial on drills.)
If you don't mind buying new drill bits, I'd probably go with the impact driver. The hex chuck is handy, and they're a little more compact. Impact drivers drive long screws better than a drill.
answered 1 hour ago
batsplatstersonbatsplatsterson
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The impact driver is generally better for driving screws, the drill is better for drilling holes. They are both adequate for most tasks so I don't think it's a big deal either way.
Impact drivers come with a 1/4" hex chuck, so if you have drill bits with a regular shank, you're probably better off with the drill, so you don't have to replace your drill bits.
The other nice feature with a drill is the clutch setting, you can adjust the torque and avoid overtightening things and breaking cover plates etc. (Some impact drivers have limited torque adjustments, but not as nice as the dial on drills.)
If you don't mind buying new drill bits, I'd probably go with the impact driver. The hex chuck is handy, and they're a little more compact. Impact drivers drive long screws better than a drill.
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I generally agree, but I avoid impact drivers due to their obnoxious noise. You probably want to wear ear protection and you'll annoy your family and neighbors. Also, with modern torx and square drive screws they're not as necessary.
– isherwood
44 mins ago
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I generally agree, but I avoid impact drivers due to their obnoxious noise. You probably want to wear ear protection and you'll annoy your family and neighbors. Also, with modern torx and square drive screws they're not as necessary.
– isherwood
44 mins ago
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I generally agree, but I avoid impact drivers due to their obnoxious noise. You probably want to wear ear protection and you'll annoy your family and neighbors. Also, with modern torx and square drive screws they're not as necessary.
– isherwood
44 mins ago
I generally agree, but I avoid impact drivers due to their obnoxious noise. You probably want to wear ear protection and you'll annoy your family and neighbors. Also, with modern torx and square drive screws they're not as necessary.
– isherwood
44 mins ago
add a comment |
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Can you provide more details as to what type of work you will be doing? What limitations have you found with your existing drill?
– auujay
2 hours ago
Hello, and welcome to Home Improvement. Unfortunately, "shopping" questions are off-topic here. Please take our tour to learn how to better take advantage of this forum.
– Daniel Griscom
2 hours ago
I edited my original post and answered your question
– Bryan Hearn
1 hour ago
You need both: impact driver is to loosen well fixed screws, cordless drill is to drive screws and make holes in metal or wood (not in concrete). If you need to make holes in concrete you should get a 'hammer' drill and also use widiam tips.
– DDS
23 mins ago