How to Use a Power Drill and Impact Driver | WOODWORKING BASICS

What you need to know about power drills, impact drivers and bits, along with tips and techniques.

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[LarsSveen]

This is all nothing new to me, but I watched the whole thing anyway. That's how much I enjoy Steve's videos.

[MrKockabilly]

Hi Steve. In ALL of woodworking channels in youtube, I think you are the most...MICROJIG, maker of the gripper. Work Safer. Work smarter.... I hope you continue that way. Thanks for sharing!

[brandonhill]

I rarely comment on videos but felt the need to do so here. I've watched several of your videos and stopped two minutes in on this one to comment and subscribe to your channel. You cover each step and do a great job explaining why you're using the tool and how to properly work each step. Other videos, they just jump right in and don't do nearly as good as you do explaining. Thank you and keep up the great work!

[dstrtdsanty]

Steve your videos are a Godsend. One may think "oh I can just Google that." But they're totally missing out on the logic and explanation you so completely provide. Any of my friends interested in starting woodworking, with no hesitation, I direct to your channel.

[asriver]

The advice to use tape on the drill bit to know when to stop is enough for me to subscribe. I feel like I could've come up with this, but I didn't. Thank you very much for the video, extremely helpful educational.

[DarinBeard]

I recently got a new cordless drill/impact driver set (my first impact driver) and I absolutely love it. I had no idea the impact was so cool. It is absolutely worth it.

[trailerkeller]

I used to work with my dad as a carpenter and the impact driver was amazing back then. literally it made life easy.

[YancySmith]

I completely agree with Steve on the impact driver. I've used nothing but a drill for years but about 2 years ago I picked up the same Ryobi impact driver and cant imagine life without it now. If you have to save $$ to get it. Do it. It's worth every penny!

[njitram]

I get it now, an impact driver isn't just a handicapped power drill :)
You left out 2 amazing details about that DeWalt bit holder: you can grip the "neck" while starting out instead of holding the screw like you were in the video (which can lead to nasty metal splinters) and you can even slip that neck over smaller screws that tend to fly sideways when you push on them so they can't escape!
I didn't realise either of those features and am so glad I invested in a slightly more expensive DeWalt one that has that.

[JJ_eats_wings]

watched this a couple months ago -> bought impact driver, drill driver kits earlier this week -> just watched it again today, on a Friday night

[moshekwart]

Fixing, assembling and making things all my life, now 69. Used a power drill also as my screwdriver for the last ten or more years. One year ago I picked up a Makita impact driver with two batteries. I like my tools, but I never had a tool that I liked so much or that became so important to me so fast. A bit embarrassed that I stubbornly held onto my old ways for so long. Great video Steve. Lots of good stuff to learn from you.

[lokeiseendeuce]

As someone who’s new to woodworking your videos have given me confidence and the peace of mind that I can avoid some mistakes that I would have certainly made.

[BigTruckBigRV]

Great video. Makes it easier to explain to folks who only think an impact driver is designed for removing wheel lugnuts. Love my impact driver when building a deck or removing old partially stripped screws.

[luisdent]

I literally was thinking about buying another drill, because my black and decker sucks compared to my ryobi, and I need to to avoid constantly switching between drill bits and driver bits. Lo and behold, my ryobi kit came with an impact driver. I always assumed it was only for more powerful difficult to drive things. I had no idea you could use it for basic screws. Now I don't need another drill!!! You saved me time and money!

[SteveFlanigan]

Great video. I am not a wood worker, but my Dad was, as a hobby, when he was alive. If he were here today I know he would have really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing.

[websurfer]

Steve, if you haven't done so already I suggest you approach stores like Home Depot or Menards or possibly a marketing firm and offer your videos for in-store display either with small screens mounted in various departments or possibly a QR Reader sign linking a customer's smart phone to a video link for various departments like paint, sand paper, drill bits, screws etc. A while back I saw your video on staining and thought this could really help save someone from having to make ten trips to the store because you suggest all the things one might need for successful staining, thus they can be reminded of all the things they might need or remember they have before heading home and having to come back.

[chrisgodwin]

Same! Only used a drill driver for years (even finishing a basement! A TON of drill-driven screws ugh!) And then, I discovered the impact driver and have never looked back. Building a deck now with it and love how it drives screws!

[davebeedon]

Finally---a description of an impact driver that I understand (i'm dense). Thanks!!!

[TwoBitDaVinci]

Fantastic video as always Steve! Absolutely agree, a good driver drill set is the first thing any aspiring woodworker or general maker should invest in. I also loved your sponsor this week! My wife and I are expecting, so we have like 18 years but so glad to hear there are people tackling the problem of inflating college tuitions.

[mauricelee]

I am just getting into wood working and home improvement and was please to watch this complete video on these tools and bits.

Was just what I needed.