Difference between DRILLs and IMPACT DRIVERs for Beginners

Drill vs Impact Driver (Tips for Beginners)

Many people ask: What is the difference between a drill and an impact driver? Which one is better? Which one do I need?
We answer these questions and many more in this video.
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[wolfman]

I Bought A Drill & About 2-3 Months Ago Got The Set. Man I Love That Impact Driver So Much!!!! It Comes In So Handy!!! Thanks!!!! 😁😍👍😎

[lw]

Woodworking Grandma here....I have both! AND LOVE my Ryobi tools. I am so glad you explained this to everyone. Yes, you do need both! I cannot imagine being without either of them. Also glad you explained the reason for the special bits. I only buy what I need because I usually only use the impact for certain things but l so glad it is ready to go for the job. Thank you for your videos!

[uther]

Great overview on the differences of the different types of tools!

[danbelzile]

Hey, thanks for another tip, it will help me in the future. You are the best👍🍻🍺🇨🇦

[krisregensberg]

I love tools, just don't need them because I don't do that much building. Thank you for this video.

[ogatkinson]

Excellent tip on pocket hole screws, I found out by trial that its best to use a drill driver as opposed to impact driver, thanks.

[AFizz-cwon]

Your always a wealth of information, thank you.

[raymitchell]

Great Video, and the answer, like most... "It depends!" I do like the drill/impact combo. I can switch between drilling a pilot hole and driving in the fastener quickly. However, I do use the impact driver for pocket holes, but there is a caveat as you said: I have to exercise a real light touch so I don't do blow the screw through and have a protruding screw and ruin my pocket hole joint and project... I am very aware that an impact driver _will_ do this so I've developed a knack for doing it. That said... However... I think a beginner might have some trouble because, like you said, it doesn't offer a lot of feedback when it's about to torque the heck out of the screw and punch through... The clutch on the drill offers better protection (if used properly), and I would a drill w/ a clutch that for a furniture project that I don't want to ruin with a screw blowing through the fine finish (Argh!!!)... but it really comes down to experience and getting to know your tools, understanding the application it's being used in (context) my shop projects have a low-bar anyway... but the benefit of NOT having to switch bits back and forth is a huge timesaver! (I could use two drills for this if necessary...) Anyway I know your video was addressing only so much and the subtleties and nuances like these isn't possible to cover... Thanks for the video I look forward to more of them!

[joshortiz]

I have to agree with getting and using an impact driver! I don't use my drill unless I have to make a hold now lol

[old-moose]

I have both and love being able to switch from drilling to driving without switching bits. It is so much faster especially with my skill at dropping bits on the floor. ;-)

[rockyreynolds]

Are the Ryobi brand of tools shown in the video any good? Are they worth the money

[FeistyPammy]

Ok, I feel like a dumbass because I didn't realize the ratcheting my Impact does was supposed to happen...I was just figuring it was struggling and wasn't strong enough to get the screw in 🙄
I am now enlightened. Thank you.

[pleappleappleap]

There was no magnet in that hex chuck. You were using a bit without a locking groove on the shank.

[fcschoenthal]

Another reason to use the drill on small screws is the clutch set to keep from driving too far. - Chris

[pleappleappleap]

Don't forget impact wrenches too.

[JGAJ]

There's nothing like brightening the day by brightening the mind. Great tips, ( have you ever used those swivel/universal attachments?) God Bless All & thanks for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻

[pleappleappleap]

The size has nothing to do with the clutch. The impact has a hammer and anvil which does essentially the same thing.

[pleappleappleap]

An impact driver used to drill a hole can tear up the hole. Don't do that. Right tool for the right job.

[pleappleappleap]

Don't drive screws with the drill if you have an impact. Your wrists will thank you.

[pleappleappleap]

Not too much pressure. Too much torque.