When To Use an Impact Driver VS Drill: The ULTIMATE Guide

When should you use our impact driver and when should you use your drill? It's not quite as straight forward as you might think. #powertools #diy #homeimprovement

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[leealtmansr.]

I work in the HVAC/R trade, and WAY too many techs use the impact drivers, which straps out the sheet metal screws. I agree 100% with the fact that people need to know HOW, when and where to USE their tools.

[aidandidit]

This was wonderfully informative. There are so many videos talking about “what’s the best brand” and “which tool to use” but they never fully explain how exactly they work and the reason you want to use it for certain jobs.

[philipmarshall-cox]

One point I feel you may have missed. The continuous torque of the drill contributes to cam out of the driver bit. The pulsing force of the impact driver allows the bit to fully engage with the fastener between blows. It is therefore always fully inserted into the head of the fastener.

[red-eyecoyote]

I’m a mover/delivery driver damn near by trade and one of my tools of choice is an old Makita driver I was gifted years back. Compact, ergonomic, and the battery life make it an absolute workhorse. I wondered why people would use anything else. Years of using it have trained my finger to know how much pressure I need to apply on the trigger to avoid stripping holes for hinges and fasteners but this video was really enlightening.

[rowanballinger]

Been in the trade for 20 years and always wondered why the impact driver battery always lasted longer than on my drill. Excellent video loved it

[Latrodectus_vv_]

This was a really cool video! Nicely done! The self tapping feature is great on modern impact drivers. I was working on a bunch of steel doors today and it made quick work of them. No stripped screws or holes.

[kathyshort]

Thank you Nils! I just found this video and it's the first time I've come across your channel.  I don't have a heap of tradie (Aussie for laborer) knowledge, but just enough to identify most tools/machinery and know roughly what they're used for. As a chick, I like to challenge myself to figure out how to fix things for the knowledge and independence it gives.

Too often I get recommended approaches (online and in person) with information that doesn't give the detail of how it works, the pros and cons, etc. Your communication style allowed me to understand the terminology, what features do, and when to decide to use them. I love this because it'll help me plan my approach to a task that prevents the f'up factor! I'm about to start my most challenging project yet, so this will be invaluable!

[jake.p]

its so weird cause i was debating whether to use a drill or driver rn for a simple little thing i was about to do and saw you just uploaded this lol. awesome info man you explain things perfect 🤙🏽

[brianbacich]

Best video I’ve watched on this topic. When I ask my carpenter buddy, he says the voltage isn’t that important in commercial applications but he always gets the batteries with the longest run time so he’s not having to switch out all the time. He’s also told me that those 40v hand tools can break your wrist if they bind up.

[Jandrix_bb]

Beign able to visualize the rotaional impact was so helpful in my understanding of how impact drivers worked. Thank you so much for cutting a drill to share!

[danielaggeler]

This is as thorough an explanation as I have heard between an impact and a driver tool. Thank you for that.

[holasoyapunto]

I respect you. You are a good man and even better indiviual due to the fact that you explain us what to use and when. Thanks, again.

[chunkEcheez]

I love a great teacher. I learned so much from this video and it was clear, concise, with no filler and no sponsors! Love it.

[j.dacosta]

Good teacher I have seen these tools sold together for the first time now I know the difference Thank you

[rubenmadrid]

Thanks again for taking the time
To explain and review the different types and brands. This helped me out a lot 👍👍

[Flabbergash]

Wow, the part where you cut a hole in the side of the driver was incredible! So easy to understand!

[jasonvandervalk]

Having a short impact driver like the dcf850 has sure come in handy more then once! I personally use the clutch on my drill for drilling holes In steel when I know the bit could get stuck especially with a smaller size.

[kevin_segura]

Amazing video man 👏. We started doing some house projects and so I started browsing and came across this. A question I’ve always had is now answered. Imma pass this knowledge on to my kids one day 😁. Thanks ❤

[reallycooluleh]

I have wondered for YEARS about the internal differences... thank you so much for finally putting my mind to rest

[htorresstk]

Finally explained perfectly so it's easy to distinguish between the two. Thank you