Another feature of an impact driver is that. with an adapter, it can effectively be used as a light-duty, compact impact wrench. It has greater crossover potential between carpentry and mechanical use than a standard drill.
I like my impact. I'd buy a different one with speeds if I could take it back though. Philips screws still remain belligerent and cam out like crazy, which is why I'd prefer a little more control than a simple variable speed trigger.
I love your videos. I don't have people in my family and friends group that know how to do woodwork and use power tools, but I fell in love with doing woodwork projects when I tried to make a diy dog bed from a wooden pallet. Your videos are really easy to understand and has helped me a lot. Buying my power tools this weekend and start building!
Got my first impact driver this week - woohoo, great tool (may be a bit too powerful for what I used it for today, but I'm sure I'll get used to it) - thanks for a great, informative video 🤩😊👍
Always wondered what exactly this is for. Very good information and good help for a decision! You convinced me to not buy one unless one day I may have a real reason for it. Thank you!
My main question is the difference between an impact and hammer drill. I already have a regular drill and hammer drill but no impact. Is the only difference the size and the fact that the hammer and drill modes are automated?
Great question. Yes, those are the differences. Basically, hammer drills are designed for heavy duty work. Which means they are large/heavy making them not ideal for smaller projects that require mobility and accessibility. However, the impact is a great drill for all lighter duty work, and are hands down the best option for driving larger screws or projects that require a lot of screws without pre-drilling. Plus, I do believe the design of how they "impact" is slightly different, again because of their intended purpose. Once you get one you will see how beneficial they are because of their compact size and power. But don't think you have to have one now. You will know when it's time to get one. I might make a video on this topic... thanks for the great question Daly!
Another huge advantage of an impact driver over a drill that I just discovered is that if you're using a right angle adapter the torque from an impact driver doesn't fling the adapter once it meets resistance like it does with a standard drill.
Great video - very useful and straightforward with no "fluff"! I bought an impact driver a while back, and it worked well for driving bolts into concrete. My problem is when I am driving regular screws into wood. Even with a pilot hole drilled, both the screw and the screw bit are stripping each other. (There is no speed control on the model I have.) Should I be using special screws or bits?
Hello thank you for this video. I have quick question, I'm a DIYers, and I want a drill that can do both drill and screw on wood. Is that a good option and the cons and pros of it. Thank you
Great video! I have the black & decker multi evo system with inter-changeable attachment. I have the impact driver attachment. How do I ensure the bit stops slipping off the screw head? I feel it does slip too often. Do I start slow then increase trigger pressure? Please advise. Thanks
Thanks. 2:20 So an impact driver never makes your wrist turn like a drill does? I don't like how regular drills can suddenly twist your wrist if the screw is resisting.
I get confused with all the voltage values. I see 12, 18 all the way to 98V - Is that for real? What do these figures represent anyway? Is bigger necessarily better?
Hey Christopher! Bigger is more power, which isn't always necessary. I recommend an 18V drill for everyone... it's enough power for all projects. Hope that helps.
I have drill but it doesn't have variable speed, which makes it tougher for me to drive in screws and I often ends up in damaging the screw head. I am confused between buying a drill with variable speed (which is cheaper) or an impact driver coz I already have a drill with me . Your response is much appreciated.
Hello, thank you for the video. I have the Milwaukee M18 drill and driver.... I’m trying to understand when to use one or the other...I want to use a 1 1/4 paddle should I use 1 or the other? And if I use the drill what setting?
Hey VanNessa! I personally use the drill for the majority of my drilling operations, including paddle bits. Set the drill to the highest (fastest) setting, and set the clutch to the drill setting... you don't want the clutch to slip. I also encourage you to try it with the drill first and then the driver to see what you pick up for differences. Great question, keep them coming!
Training Hands Academy Now I can’t get the 1” paddle out of the drill..... is there a magic button? I have the battery on, put in reverse, and hold the clutch to keep from turning... can’t get it out... my drill and driver are two separate drills so there is nothing to set on it. I’m so sorry - I’m a true beginner.
No need to be sorry. Is the jaws of the chuck not opening? You might be tightening it be mistake? If you still have problems, send me an email with a picture. josh@traininghandsacademy.com
Training Hands Academy thank you so much for responding..... I took it back to Home Depot and they couldn’t get it out either, so they replaced it and the bit.
So im relatively new to the world of electric power tools. I am looking specifically for an impact tool to loosen my lug nuts on my cars easier so i dont spend 5 minutes loosening lug nuts manually every time i do some brake work or suspension work. Are there different kinds of these that are specifically for drill bits and impact sockets? Or does this one tool have the ability to do both? Because im not looking for a wood working tool. I honestly have no idea im sorry
Thinking about an impact driver but confused by the bits, some impact drivers have a half inch square driver and some are a quarter inch and some take a hex bit.Does this mean there three types of impact drivers? Or am I confusing an impact driver with an impact wrench?
@@TrainingHandsAcademy Thank you, an interesting article. I also did some more (youtube) research and am more comfortable with the difference. The stores display the impact drivers and impact wrenches together (along with drills) and the difference in the spinning end is confusing. The impact driver takes a hex bit and is for driving fasteners and the impact wrench has a square end called an anvil and attaches to a socket and is used to turn nuts and bolts.
Even if you're a DYI'er you should own an impact driver, it'll be one of your most used tools and it will feel like a luxury that you own one. Get a good bit kit with a wide assortment of bits along with a bit handle (screwdriver that accepts standard bits) and you'll wonder how you lived without one. Imho anyways.
Your videos are outstanding! Keep up the great work!
Thanks a ton!
Watched this video in the safety meeting at work, the boss says, "This guy is top notch" and everyone agreed. 👍👍👍👍
That is funny! Thank you. What do you do for work?
Best ever concise video of differences between impact driver and drill. Thanks!
Another feature of an impact driver is that. with an adapter, it can effectively be used as a light-duty, compact impact wrench. It has greater crossover potential between carpentry and mechanical use than a standard drill.
been thinking of that too, I have both a wrench and a driver, the wrench is mighty but it is heavy compared to the driver
I like my impact. I'd buy a different one with speeds if I could take it back though. Philips screws still remain belligerent and cam out like crazy, which is why I'd prefer a little more control than a simple variable speed trigger.
I love your videos. I don't have people in my family and friends group that know how to do woodwork and use power tools, but I fell in love with doing woodwork projects when I tried to make a diy dog bed from a wooden pallet. Your videos are really easy to understand and has helped me a lot. Buying my power tools this weekend and start building!
That is awesome!
Again, very good video, great comparison! I appreciate how much valuable information you can provide in less 4 or 5 minutes.Thanks!
You're welcome!
Got my first impact driver this week - woohoo, great tool (may be a bit too powerful for what I used it for today, but I'm sure I'll get used to it) - thanks for a great, informative video 🤩😊👍
Awesome, it is a powerful tool!
Thank you. You clearly answered my main questions, and a few I didn't know to ask.
Great overview. I just got one in a De Walt set which was on offer. Had no idea what it was used for 😂
I love my impact driver.
Great concise video. Short and sweet. I subscribed because of the content and the pointed advise.
Thanks for the sub!
Always wondered what exactly this is for. Very good information and good help for a decision! You convinced me to not buy one unless one day I may have a real reason for it. Thank you!
Thank you sharing Wolfgang!
This was the first video ive seen from you, thank you for all the info and great job explaining it to me. I appreciate it! Subscribed 🤜🤛🤘🤙
Awesome, thank you! Feel free to watch more! :)
As a beginner is it best to buy an impact driver for casual use around the house
My main question is the difference between an impact and hammer drill. I already have a regular drill and hammer drill but no impact. Is the only difference the size and the fact that the hammer and drill modes are automated?
Great question. Yes, those are the differences. Basically, hammer drills are designed for heavy duty work. Which means they are large/heavy making them not ideal for smaller projects that require mobility and accessibility. However, the impact is a great drill for all lighter duty work, and are hands down the best option for driving larger screws or projects that require a lot of screws without pre-drilling. Plus, I do believe the design of how they "impact" is slightly different, again because of their intended purpose. Once you get one you will see how beneficial they are because of their compact size and power. But don't think you have to have one now. You will know when it's time to get one. I might make a video on this topic... thanks for the great question Daly!
Another huge advantage of an impact driver over a drill that I just discovered is that if you're using a right angle adapter the torque from an impact driver doesn't fling the adapter once it meets resistance like it does with a standard drill.
Thanks for sharing that info!!
Great video - very useful and straightforward with no "fluff"! I bought an impact driver a while back, and it worked well for driving bolts into concrete. My problem is when I am driving regular screws into wood. Even with a pilot hole drilled, both the screw and the screw bit are stripping each other. (There is no speed control on the model I have.) Should I be using special screws or bits?
Thank you. Sounds to me like your pre-drill hole is to small.
Well explained without the fluff or goofiness
Just here to teach. :)
This man is the dad every boy needs🥹
Thank you so much for the help!
Again and again thank you for the great videos
it is very useful for beginner, thanks
Very very underrated youtube channel
3rd video like it very I informative
Thank you so much 😀
When/why do you need to predrill when using an impact driver? I assume it is to stop wood splitting?
Yes, exactly. :)
Thank you - i needed some advise and your video helped 👍
Helpful info for diy projects🤙🏽
It's awesome learning ❤
Hello thank you for this video. I have quick question, I'm a DIYers, and I want a drill that can do both drill and screw on wood. Is that a good option and the cons and pros of it. Thank you
Yes, just buy a standard drill... like in this video I did. ruclips.net/video/QNzuC9pdqcU/видео.html
well done video and easy on the eyes as well!
Great video! I have the black & decker multi evo system with inter-changeable attachment. I have the impact driver attachment. How do I ensure the bit stops slipping off the screw head? I feel it does slip too often. Do I start slow then increase trigger pressure? Please advise. Thanks
Excellent intro. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Earned a subscriber. Great video!
Welcome aboard!
Thanks. 2:20 So an impact driver never makes your wrist turn like a drill does? I don't like how regular drills can suddenly twist your wrist if the screw is resisting.
That is correct. Love impact drills.
@@TrainingHandsAcademy thank you
I bought a 4 pack of milwaukee m18 fuel tools and there was also the impact driver inside... is strong, too strong for ikea :P
I get confused with all the voltage values. I see 12, 18 all the way to 98V - Is that for real? What do these figures represent anyway? Is bigger necessarily better?
Hey Christopher! Bigger is more power, which isn't always necessary. I recommend an 18V drill for everyone... it's enough power for all projects. Hope that helps.
@@TrainingHandsAcademy tq. Thanks for clearing my doubts.
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The review was very helpful
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Glad it was helpful, and thank you for being a subscriber!
Niice ,are those affiliate links?
Love your VDO
good job
I'm glad you like it!
I have drill but it doesn't have variable speed, which makes it tougher for me to drive in screws and I often ends up in damaging the screw head. I am confused between buying a drill with variable speed (which is cheaper) or an impact driver coz I already have a drill with me . Your response is much appreciated.
I would suggest buying a good drill first that has variable speed before buying an impact driver.
@@TrainingHandsAcademy Thanks Sir. I have ordered a 20v impact drill driver.
Another great one. Thanks.
You're welcome Collin... thank you for watching!
Hello, thank you for the video. I have the Milwaukee M18 drill and driver.... I’m trying to understand when to use one or the other...I want to use a 1 1/4 paddle should I use 1 or the other? And if I use the drill what setting?
Hey VanNessa! I personally use the drill for the majority of my drilling operations, including paddle bits. Set the drill to the highest (fastest) setting, and set the clutch to the drill setting... you don't want the clutch to slip. I also encourage you to try it with the drill first and then the driver to see what you pick up for differences. Great question, keep them coming!
Training Hands Academy Now I can’t get the 1” paddle out of the drill..... is there a magic button? I have the battery on, put in reverse, and hold the clutch to keep from turning... can’t get it out... my drill and driver are two separate drills so there is nothing to set on it. I’m so sorry - I’m a true beginner.
No need to be sorry. Is the jaws of the chuck not opening? You might be tightening it be mistake? If you still have problems, send me an email with a picture. josh@traininghandsacademy.com
Also, sometimes paddle bits can tighten themselves up in the chuck during use. You might just need to get a little mad at it. 💪
Training Hands Academy thank you so much for responding..... I took it back to Home Depot and they couldn’t get it out either, so they replaced it and the bit.
WOnderful! Great information!
Great video thanks
So im relatively new to the world of electric power tools. I am looking specifically for an impact tool to loosen my lug nuts on my cars easier so i dont spend 5 minutes loosening lug nuts manually every time i do some brake work or suspension work.
Are there different kinds of these that are specifically for drill bits and impact sockets? Or does this one tool have the ability to do both? Because im not looking for a wood working tool.
I honestly have no idea im sorry
I know they make impact drivers specifically for automotive, but all impact drivers can do both drill bits and sockets.
Great vid👍
Thank you!
Thinking about an impact driver but confused by the bits, some impact drivers have a half inch square driver and some are a quarter inch and some take a hex bit.Does this mean there three types of impact drivers? Or am I confusing an impact driver with an impact wrench?
Here's a good article that explains the differences. toolpowers.com/impact-wrench-vs-impact-driver-what-is-the-difference/
@@TrainingHandsAcademy Thank you, an interesting article.
I also did some more (youtube) research and am more comfortable with the difference.
The stores display the impact drivers and impact wrenches together (along with drills) and the difference in the spinning end is confusing.
The impact driver takes a hex bit and is for driving fasteners and the impact wrench has a square end called an anvil and attaches to a socket and is used to turn nuts and bolts.
Does it drive screws faster the harder you push?
a little...:)
Even if you're a DYI'er you should own an impact driver, it'll be one of your most used tools and it will feel like a luxury that you own one.
Get a good bit kit with a wide assortment of bits along with a bit handle (screwdriver that accepts standard bits) and you'll wonder how you lived without one.
Imho anyways.
Great info Ray! Thanks for sharing.
Why the arm under the saw?
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2:27 Awesome place to lean... ;-)
Haha. That moment when you leaned you forearm on the miter saw cutting surface!
3:23 Making money and saving money result in the exact same thing.
Why did you feel the need to make a distinction?
Too confusing.
LOL
The tools will save you $ dyi for life..lol
I swear hes saying "twerk" instead of torque
Only Sally’s are scared of the noise