BEGINNERS GUIDE TO IMPACT DRIVERS: using the DeWalt DCF 887 as a beginner....

In this episode I go over what an impact driver is, how it works, and why it's better for driving fasteners than a standard cordless drill. I use the DeWalt DCF 887 as an example and review that tool. It's good.
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00:00 Introduction
00:43 my drill/driver just couldn't create enough torque
01:05 what is an impact driver?
01:28 they work like trying to tighten or loosen a nut
02:55 what's special about DCF887?
04:39 the chuck
05:07 does it need special bits?
05:56 led placement
07:05 conclusion

[brithomas.]

This vid is so flawlessly done. Swooning over these shots!!

[tg]

I just bought the driver & 1/2" HammerDrill with the hardshell plastic case. I had a 1/4" Drill with two batteries, charger and hardshell plastic case for about ten years. I had the case loaded with an assortment of drill bits. It was stollen from a job a few weeks ago and it's like I lost my best friend. It worked flawlessly for me time after time. Yes, I'm a Dewalt lifer and believe in all their tools. They are the best quality I've ever used and that's why I stay with them. Great video. Keep them coming.

[thomasosteen]

I just purchased this impact driver. Thanks for this awesome video it really helped. Take care

[naturalrawwoodshop]

very helpful thank you. I just needed a how to use video and this was perfect.

[naturalrawwoodshop]

I needed to know what it was and what it did, so this was perfect, thank you.

[Kamon]

is this model dcf887 max/XR 20v strong enough to remove my car/truck lug nuts ? Just bought one and since its a 1/4 and not a 1/2 I'm not quite sure its not going to break

[IdreesNajibi]

Do they sell quick release hex shank chuck attachments or adapters for a normal/standard drill?

[spotcat]

Fantastic informative presentation. One quick question..can one use drill bits with this?

[johnhall]

I have an 887, 150 ft lbs of torque, my shiny metal ass!! Loosened off lug nuts and re- torqued them down to 80 ft lbs with a manual torque wrench and the Dewalt would even crack them loose at 80 ft lbs!!😝😝

[jaycalibre]

So if the impact driver is more powerful than the equivalent cordless drill, why would someone need a drill at all?