Should I Use A Drill Or Impact Driver?

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Shannon from www.house-improvements.com talks about the differences between a typical cordless drill and an impact driver. The impact driver is normally best for driving screws but it can also be used for drilling. Listen to Shannon's opinion on drills versus impact drivers.
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@Protrainer77 3 жыл бұрын

"But we could be" looks at the camera. lmao someone sponsor this man!

@stans5270 3 жыл бұрын

LOL, and right after that his train of thought derails.

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

@@stans5270 I got lost thinking about shiny new tools! LOL

@Protrainer77 3 жыл бұрын

@@HouseImprovements don't we all. Keep up the good work Shannon!

@manuelsalvatierra25 3 жыл бұрын

It'd be weird if Makita or Metabo reach out to him instead of Dewalt or Milwaukee

@rjc_2001 3 жыл бұрын

That was great. I hope he does get sponsored the videos are a wealth of info.

@armandhammer2235 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a licensed plumbing contractor and I watch Shannon's plumbing tutorials. He just that good. Hey Shannon did drywall yesterday, I refreshed my memory by watching your video again. I must say, I kicked some drywall ass. 😁 Thanks.

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@armandhammer2235 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't have watched this if it wasn't Shannon. The master speaks, listen.

@stans5270 3 жыл бұрын

The drill uses torque [twisting motion] and the impact uses hammering. The twisting will change the angle of how the drill hits the head of the screw. The drill's motion is constant so any loss of grip will not be lessened until you stop. The impact will hit the screw to turn it and then stop and start again letting the tool REENGAGE back onto the screw. torque [tôrk] NOUN mechanics a twisting force that tends to cause rotation. "the three-liter engine has lots of torque" · [more] variant spelling of torc. VERB apply torque or a twisting force to (an object). "he gently torqued the hip joint"

@eodhowland 3 жыл бұрын

I bought my 1st impact in 2006 in a Dewalt 6 tool kit. Didn't use it until 2007 because I didn't know what it was. Once I started using it, I haven't stopped. I showed my Dad and he's purchased 4+, my younger brother's bought 3+ and my Mom owns her own because she never could find Dad's. I've convinced coworkers to invest and had my employer purchase several. Great tools. I carry both with me when I travel with an assortment of bits because they are both very handy.

@oo0Spyder0oo 3 жыл бұрын

Love the impact drivers, but often still predrill a short way to be sure I don't split the wood when burying the screw head in. I have a 3 speed dewalt which helps reduce the torque unlike some, helps over doing it.

@klmbuilders5385 3 жыл бұрын

We tend to pull out the impact drivers for everything now! Even drilling holes. Speaking of irritating noise fire up a multi-tool inside a house!

@TRUE_GR1T 3 жыл бұрын

I still think the worst noise in construction is when electricians pull BX cable through steel stud.

@klmbuilders5385 3 жыл бұрын

@@TRUE_GR1T I haven't experienced that luxury. I'm sure it's an absolutely pleasing sound. Haha

@VC-Toronto 3 жыл бұрын

Just wish twist bits with a 1/4 inch hex shaft were not so expensive.

@eddieg9032 3 жыл бұрын

I find it is very important to be able to adjust the torque of the drill when screwing together furniture and such. No adjustable torque on most impact drivers. I don’t think it’s recommended to drill holes with the impact driver either. Highly recommend having both.

@ronnyb5890 3 жыл бұрын

i complete ly agree with this assesment,impact not great for wood,but fine in stone

@FishFind3000 3 жыл бұрын

There’s drill bits for impacts. They work well. But don’t have the 2 or 3 speed gearing so you can’t go as slow.

@ronnyb5890 3 жыл бұрын

@@FishFind3000 yep,thats what i mean,each machines has its purpose

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

@@ronnyb5890 I think you have impact drivers confused with hammer drills.

@ronnyb5890 3 жыл бұрын

@@HouseImprovements nope Shanon, i have all three of them,the up/down movement from a impact driver on a screw in wood breaks the hellical lanes created with the screw,it works,but over time your screw can loosen,just something i picked up in my DIY :-) ,you wouldnt hit a screw in with a hammer,would you :-)

@Maxid1 3 жыл бұрын

I remember the jump from cordless drill to impact driver but the real moment was when I went from hammer drill to rotary hammer. That was a good day! Probably more of a memory because it wasn't as long ago. But really busting my butt trying to hammer drill in concrete for hours to a few minutes for the same thing with the rotary hammer made a big impression. As far as drill or impact driver, I get things done faster having the right bit in both. Otherwise gravity takes over and I'm dropping bits changing them out on just my driver.

@fixandfoodgman6987 3 жыл бұрын

Visited my86 yr old dad last week, had to intall,outside rail for him he had a craftsman a monster from 1990's , brutal to use - man they have come a long way

@o0hotoko0o 3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes the time old question... Both can be used for screws: Impact drivers provide an insane amount of OOMF to get the job done while drill drivers can utilize lighter touch so you don't strip screws so easily. I tend not to use my drill driver in most situations because they are much heavier than impact drivers, they tend to require the use of 2 hands to maintain control, and they're very clunky. However, for obvious reasons, the impact driver can't be utilized in all applications--Drills have the ability to accommodate large diameter drill bits, where impact drivers ae severely limited. For extra length or funky angles go with a magnetic extension bit or a magnetic right angle bit.

@mikechiodetti4482 3 жыл бұрын

1. Don't forget safety glasses and ear protection. 2. Wear an impact resistant glove to protect your wrist. Trust me, I know this! I have 4 Milwaukee tools. A 3/8" impact wrench, a 1/4" impact wrench, a 3/8" ratchet and an L.E.D. adjustable angle light. The 1/4" impact chuck came with the spring loaded chuck to hold the hex drills, and different length screwdriver, phillips, torx, the 1/4" and 3/8" anvils to hold sockets and I also have a chuck to hold non hex or round drills. The 3/8" holds sockets and 3/8" to 1/2" adapters and 3/8" to 1/4" adapters. For its size, the 3/8" impact has quite a bit of torque for its size. All my Milwaukee tools are 12 Volt. I've had them about 10 years now.

@stoakcity 3 жыл бұрын

Got tired of batteries running out and stripped screws with the old drill. Been using my Ryobi impact for about 7-8 years now and it's been a game changer!

@kirtusstruthers3175 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. I have really struggled with understanding the main differences with these 2 tools. This was very helpful for me.

@countryboy97991 3 жыл бұрын

I got an impact a few months ago and won't go back to driving screws and lags with a drill! I like that it isn't direct driven so as it gets harder to turn it slows down and you have much better depth control.

@rcytb 3 жыл бұрын

You are a master of explaining useful skills. I know you have helped thousands to help themselves, me among them

@paulanderson523 3 жыл бұрын

I think you should have showed how the impact driver can pull two pieces of wood together and how it can move a piece of wood up or down or side to side when toenailing

@tonym6920 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the good advice as always Shannon! 👍👍

@RileyNA 3 жыл бұрын

I love this channel and the fact it has so many subscribers! I recently picked up the Hart drill and driver combo and I would recommend them for amateur diy guys like myself

@lw7967 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! This was great information. I can't wait to try this because after driving a lot of screws in a project, my shoulder is about shot. I am a Ryobi girl and do have the impact driver and will play with that bad boy now!

@klehman4832 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video. I have both but like you said, I'm used to a screwdriver and it's my go-to. And yep, I have stripped both screws and the bits.

@romarro4616 3 жыл бұрын

I got curious google said the first impact driver was made by black and decker for NASA in the mid 60s.

@ninjazzrhythm400 3 жыл бұрын

This when the tool dont exist for the masses. I think he's talking about the battery powered popularity took off 10 to 15 years ago.

@FishFind3000 3 жыл бұрын

2:35 the motor does keep turning but it winds up a spring that dumps then energy in a hammer and anvil giving it the impact.

@johndell8679 3 жыл бұрын

I've always enjoyed your videos. Keep up the good work. I actually used the ones dealing with vinyl siding. Thanks. From Thunder Bay, Ontario.

@nikahopper2178 3 жыл бұрын

This is perfect hubs and me were just debating this!

@CallMeMr502 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for giving a bottom line answer!

@danielpursley8043 3 жыл бұрын

It would have been nice to actually run a few of the different drill bits and driving in the lag bolts to see the differences you are talking about.

@Mr.Stud.Puffin 3 жыл бұрын

Always great info, like your teaching style Shannon. I liked this video to, even tho I'm familiar with both tools. I've watched numerous videos of yours and always leave more informed. Keep up the great work!

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@georgedavall9449 3 жыл бұрын

I first used a 12 volt DeWalt impact over 20 years ago, for setting Custom cabinets. Saved the ole’ elbow from the repetitive pushing on the drill. The two cons were 1, the noise, and 2, despite the Impact gun doing ok, the 12 volt batteries were shite! The Impact drained them too fast. Tools have come a long ways! Peace 👍🇺🇸

@geobrower3069 2 жыл бұрын

My first was a 3.6v Makita drill with the non-removable battery in the handle; over 30 years ago. As an electrician I used it for years installing receptacles and switches. A nice lightweight compact tool.

@kylefowler5082 3 жыл бұрын

I believe the first time I saw an imapct in construction was 2011. I had to drive some 3 inch screws into 2x4's blocking to support a ceiling fan in an attic and planned to use my drill like I always did and was grumbling about what a pain it was to use a drill to run long screws. A carpenter told me I should try his new impact so I said sure. I was so blown away by how much easier it was to drive screws with an impact that when I got off work I went and bought one myself lol. Drills are much more powerful now than that 18v ni-cad drill I bought in 2008 that struggled driving 3 inch screws but impacts are still the king of sinking screws. The one advantage drills used to have over impacts is the clutch feature to stop you from stripping screws but now even new Milwaukee impacts have a screw mode to help prevent stripout.

@ronaldglasgow9232 3 жыл бұрын

I only just now started using my driver. Before I would buy a 2pc set on sale and just store the stupid driver. So I have a brand new Ryobi and a brand new Milwaukee driver living on a shelf in my garage for several years ha ha. I like it for pushing 3" construction screws in treated lumber.

@Noah-qt3rq 3 жыл бұрын

The Milwaukee Surge is a game changer regarding the noise of an impact. I’ve had the M18 one since it came out. The M12 version is good for small stuff.

@kurtishutchinson6979 3 жыл бұрын

I use the reverse option to predrilled a hole when I working with longer screws

@charlesacreejr9731 3 жыл бұрын

Good to know thanks brother

@jinxjuice 3 жыл бұрын

This was very informative! I'm planning on getting the combo drill/impact from Milwaukee. Great presentation & likable personality; so yes, you should get sponsored by any one of the brands you demonstrated. Wish you the best! Thank you for the great video!

@lcook0825 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Shannon.

@alexmorales5443 3 жыл бұрын

Good information thanks

@georgedavall9449 3 жыл бұрын

Shannon ‘afraid’ to use the DeWalt tools, in that they might show up ole’ Red? 🤔🙄😀😁 Kidding, kidding... Interesting take and viewpoints on the usages of these tools. Always enjoy your videos, and am a Subscriber! Stay safe! Peace 🙏👍🇺🇸

@kos22us 3 жыл бұрын

great video, thank you

@user-du7ix9wk9c 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@oregonrain4249 3 жыл бұрын

Great Info... you sold me on an impact driver. Good timing because my drill died.

@armandhammer2235 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Shannon, I have concrete steps leading to my front door. Do you have any ideas on what I could do to finish them?

@thomasmclaurin7036 3 жыл бұрын

In my opinion it's a necessary to have both in that, what if you need to drill a hole, you need a drill. To drive a screw way better, you're going to have to use that impact like you said. Now that you brought this up, I have to drill out door locks, so I'm anxious to see how one of these impact drills makes those jobs easier.

@adriandavis3908 3 жыл бұрын

Not an expert here, but I'm reasonably sure that the indent at the end of the bits came about when quick connects were introduced (which coincidentally the impact driver has for its chuck), not as a means of using more bits with the impact drivers. I can't think why anyone would use an impact driver with spade bits, hole saws, or for drilling holes.

@CodeMonkey66 3 жыл бұрын

A hammer drill delivers the impact along the drill shaft and screw. An impact drill delivers the impact in the direction of the rotation of the drill shaft and screw. I experienced the beauty of the impact drill this summer as I started to reno my basement and re-strapped it all. The impact driver saved my wrist.

@rukusbukus 3 жыл бұрын

black friday is coming up and theres usually a smoking deal on the wilwaukee drill and impact driver set. about the only thing i use the drill for is the hammer setting to drill into concrete

@driftingforward 3 жыл бұрын

HI, I was watching your roofing vlogs and I did not see how you did the valleys, could you please send me a link on how you do the valleys of a new roof???? please I really need help

@johnp1 3 жыл бұрын

Good info. I mistakenly thought that impact driver is for hard surfaces like concrete. I'll get one for my fence project.

@RaysLaughsAndLyrics 3 жыл бұрын

A hammer drill is what ur thinking of... drilling in concrete... some drills have a hammer mode for that operation.. some have three settings .... drill .. hammer.. screw. A cordless impact driver operates the same as an air powered impact gun used in auto trade. For large high torque fasteners .. lug nuts etc. cordless impact guns are available that use a half inch drive head for use with 1/2" drive impact sockets. Hope I haven't bored you with this. Best to you and yours.

@MoranGuyVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Love this channel but without watching the video , you need both! if you watch this , that means you are DIYer or hobbyist. put the money you won't regret.

@lcook0825 3 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@nicksweezy2813 3 жыл бұрын

Hey what kind of bits are you using????

@armandhammer2235 3 жыл бұрын

Those little cabinet hardware screws were almost the death of me.

@MerinoWool47 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Shannon, Thanks for all of the great content! Maybe you've covered this before, is there a specific reason why you use Milwaukee? For a DIY'er, would you recommend the same or are other brands decent? Thank you!

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

There are many decent brands for DIYers that are lower in costs. For what I do every day I would use Milwaukee or Dewalt because they have well made long last tools and they both have a great variety of many tools that all use the same battery. If I DIYer buys these brands they will likely last their lifetime.

@MerinoWool47 3 жыл бұрын

@@HouseImprovements Thank you Shannon!

@danettebear-ett7616 3 жыл бұрын

Do they make a corded impact drill in any of the reputable brands?

@noeygarza6522 3 жыл бұрын

I have around 4 or 5 of each, Dewalt, Makita, Milwaukee , Craftsman, Ryobi, for dills I use the normal Hand Drill and for screws and nuts I use an impact, even in mechanic work.

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

I like to pick a brand and try and stick with it for cordless tools , that way you can use the same batteries for all.

@RaysLaughsAndLyrics 3 жыл бұрын

@@HouseImprovements Shannon.. check online for battery adapters. They allow you to interchange 18v and 20v batteries between major brands. Real handy when you see batteries on sale that are a different platform than yours.. or finding a different make tool that isn't available in your battery platform. A two volt difference is not a factor for tool longevity or performance. Best to you and yours.

@chuckfinley3542 3 жыл бұрын

With well north of half a million subs on this channel, Milwaukee ought to be a sponsor.

@sillieww 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Milwaukee company, because of this video I'm going out to buy a Milwaukee impact driver and other products. Just saying.

@PeaceJourney... 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I just bought my first drill and was confused about the difference between a drill and an impact driver, the salesman actually told me that the impact driver needs a compressor...😐

@edwinwilbur1693 3 жыл бұрын

What speeds do you use for the drills? For the different application?

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

Personally I use H most times and use the variable speed trigger to fine tune. But there are times that L speeds will work better. On a drill the low speed will give you more torque usually and low on an Impact will give you less torque like when you are dealing with screwing sheet metals together and helps prevent stripping out the screws.

@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885 3 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful. Only I really don't like noise. haha. Probably wear helmet ear protection if I really needed to use an impact driver. (this message was paid for by Milwaukee - I work at their click farm).

@aaron74 3 жыл бұрын

Still have never used an impactor. I may spring for one soon.

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

Best tool purchase you will have done in a while ...believe me Aaron!

@aaron74 3 жыл бұрын

@@HouseImprovements Yeah you talked me into it

@chiquita683 3 жыл бұрын

Ha, I always thought the 2 speed on the drill was the same as an impact drill 🤦‍♂️. Learn something new everyday, now gotta go get a impact drill

@neilradcliffe7398 3 жыл бұрын

My Makita combo drill was my favourite tool until I bought an impact driver

@hebber1961 3 жыл бұрын

I swear some guys use impacts for effect. They're incredibly annoying on a worksite. I only use them for big screws, decks or lag bolts etc. when you need the power. Impacts are over-used imo.

@lorrets9775 3 жыл бұрын

That's my son's Christmas present sorted. I'm not sure if England has your range though

@tribulationprepper787 3 жыл бұрын

If working quietly is important to you then... TAKE UP OIL PAINTING! Lots of pretty colors to choose from ya know. lol

@Bender13 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never used an impact driver with a spade bit or twist drill bit. Would have been nice to see a demo and explain the advantage of drilling a hole with an impact driver.

@HouseImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

Using a twist bit with an impact is not anything I have tried , you need your drill bits to have the 1/4" drive end and none of mine do, but if all you had was a impact then you could have all your bits with that end and it would be fine. Spade bits I have used many times in the impact and they work really well. Chugs through wood great with no stalling.

@marc-oliviert.8349 3 жыл бұрын

Let’s say I have all the adapters, can I change my car’s tire with the impact driver or I’ll need a impact wrench ?

@ksingleton101 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure how true it is but I have heard De-Walt is made by the same nonunion company that makes Black and Decker. For those of us that would rather put a Union Member to work Milwaukee I believe is a Union shop therefore might be a better choice. If I am wrong about Milwaukee being Union please let me know?

@ronnyb5890 3 жыл бұрын

better have both,also buy the pneumatic drill/hammer,with these three machines your all set for dilling,screwwing and hammering :-)

@chriscrusader5412 3 жыл бұрын

Man your 2 cents is worth at least 12 cents!!!! You are pretty good, for a Canadian! JK, Great videos!

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😃

@XHandsome100x 3 жыл бұрын

Milwaukee please sponsor this man 😂😂😂😂😂

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

You would think its a no brainer right? LOL.

@armandhammer2235 3 жыл бұрын

I'm usually good with longer screws but those little Bastard screws that came with my drawer slides were a nightmare. I'm thinking I shoulda bought an impact drill.

@townhouserenton1893 3 жыл бұрын

I would highly recommend using the cordless screwdriver for cabinets and other small job. Less weight, less torque, more control with variable speed.

@armandhammer2235 3 жыл бұрын

@@townhouserenton1893 A cordless screwdriver probably would have been best. I was using a cordless drill.

@markevans7584 3 жыл бұрын

Where have you been?

@larryz24 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the 20V battery adapter for my 18V DeWalt drivers....much better battery life and faster charge. Impact drill driver over drill any day!

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@ninjazzrhythm400 3 жыл бұрын

You can get just the impact driver and get the chuck up to half inch. You don't really need the drill anymore.

@ninjazzrhythm400 3 жыл бұрын

I really hope Metabo HPT sponsor these guys. They're much better tools for the buck compare to Dewalt and Milwaukees. Also Metabos new 36v system is superior any battery tools out right now. They also the only company that carry lifetime warranty on their tools.

@TheSlipperyNoodle 3 жыл бұрын

Better to buy both and take advantage of the bundle pricing. Also nice to have both to pre-drill with one and drive with the other.

@oddopops1327 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍😊

@Pete.Ty1 3 жыл бұрын

😊👍

@ksingleton101 3 жыл бұрын

What I have found is an impact driver if using it as a screw gun it will twist the heads off of screws if you are not using the correct screws. Drywall Screws should not be used to screw wood together for instance. Back to the video. A drill or a screw gun?

@pip5461 3 жыл бұрын

You showed a large collection,but only used two. ?

@markjourdan2085 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting that if you only could buy one you’d buy the impact. I’ve never used one but maybe it’s time.

@ezekieo32 3 жыл бұрын

Impact does horrible for precision drilling compared to drills. Drills also have clutch settings to prevent stripping. So when it comes to finishing carpentry, a drill is superior.

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

Get used to it and you won't go back.