WOW! This video was extremely helpful. I had wondered which driver was the most versatile, and you answered my question. Love the tips at the end!! I’m from Philadelphia, too!
I recently purchased the DCK299D1W1 kit with the 998 with 8ah and 887 with a 2ah battery, I had a 885 impact already which I use a lot at work, and this new power detect drill is a monster, makes drilling all the holes much easier and faster when I rough out, I use my impact still to drill holes when I need something smaller to fit in spaces the 998 won’t, outstanding tools and always a great video from this channel.
After seeing your demo, it looks like no need for drill driver! This makes my decision easier. Have to put cabinets up. This seems to fit bill. Thanks for the class and tips! much appreciated. Didn't know a lick about powertools, but now I know a lot more thanks to the your video!
First off I'd like to say a damn good video! I just watched on another channel a video stating drilling is best left to the drill but after watching your very explicit demonstration I agree with your video the impact driver with the correct impact drilling bit is a much better option and easier on the body. Plus I appreciate the tips and tricks you gave on how to remove a screw that has a stripped head and how to use a screw as a drill bit - That's what I call real 🌎 world construction 😎👍 knowledge.
I've been an HVAC installer for about 5 years, I love my Ridgid tools, the lifetime warranties are unbeaten in the industry. The only gripe I have with them is that they just don't have the range of tools that Dewalt or Milwaukee has.
Oh WOW!!!!😱 I'm a mom of two, desperately attempting to fully equip my household toolbox for a quite some time...🙄 the only thing stopping me was actually not knowing which of ALL THESE power tools to get for around-the-house needs. I'm quite a bit of a perfectionist mom, i love DIY projects🤓 and i like to have all the things that one would need for all sorts of occasions (having children brings that sense of "being ready for everything" in most of us...)😂 I wanted to have everything we needed when we moved to my new apartment for when we started to set things up around the house (without having to go crazy borrowing tools). I am so glad i found this video.... Very specific, very concise and clear. Thank you so much!!🥰 The only question i have for you is this... Me, as a YOUNG old-timer, remember that the drills used to be corded, now it is almost an oddity to find any that are corded🧐. All you will find is cordless... 🤓In my book, any tool or item that uses any type of rechargeable battery, will eventually need replacing the battery that are quite expensive... Would you recommend a corded drill/driver??? Do they in fact last any longer?🤔
I heard a story out of Australia that the average drill used for home use saw 15 minutes of use over its lifetime. I don’t know if that’s true or a tall tale, but rest assured that if you buy a quality tool, you’ll have it handy for the rest of your life. If you buy a cheap tool, same deal. For 95% of homeowners, corded tools are fine.
@@tauseefhassan7796 15 minutes of home use???😳 Not in my house. Installing AC units ALONE will take way more than 15 minutes of use per unit. Then installing the brackets for the curtains on every window (kitchen, bedrooms, living room, etc. Installing nails on concrete walls to hang decorations, etc A corded drill has always been my best option to look for cause i got no problem using an extension cord to plug it in the wall socket. Those rechargeable batteries eventually die and to replace them you're looking at a pretty penny. Some end up buying the drill again!!🤣😂
@@carolineboves4043 one thing and this is a fact this isnt an opinion when you store anything with lithium ion batteries you want to leave them at about half capacity. And not that I think you would do this but try not to charge them under 40° f if you stick to that the new lithium ion batteries will last forever
Thank you! This answered many of my questions and I now understand the difference between them which will help me be more productive and efficient! Great video!!
This is such a great video! I really appreciate your thoroughness on the clutch and those power settings. I always wondered what those meant. Great job!
I grew up in residential construction. My Dad owned an electrical company and we wired up a lot of nice homes that were fairly big. Before 60 my Dad had blown out both his shoulders and had both replaced. Hardest working man I ever met. I can't agree more with what he says about tool weight and saving your body!
I used to work with DeWalt or Milwaukee and I used to work as a contractor for 7years and I've quite a bit of experience, it's kinda happy for me to see professionals giving tips
Which do you recommend is better Milwaukee , dewalt or , makita ? I’m thinking of purchasing a dewalt 7 piece kit from Home Depot for around $499 just wondering if it’s a quality tool company
@@danielborja9751 you can't go wrong with any of them really but I like the deWalt better it seems like you see specials more often and they have a wide variety of tools so if you have their batteries more than likely you'll be able to find a tool for a specific trade where the others are limited.
If it has the little cut around the end of the hex and is rated as an impact bit. I've seen hex shaft bits used in impact drivers not only fall out, but also twist or even shatter, because they are not designed to be used in an impact.
Just an FYI the reason they say don't drill with in impact has more todo with the material the bit is made from and not being an impact grade metal. With soft woods it is probably not a big deal. But harder woods, metals, and so on you could crack or shatter drill bits in an impact over a drill. And that's from the constant impacting that is taking place. And I've asked manufacturers why they put the 1/4" end on drill bits, and the normal answer I get is that's what sells. Just thought I'd share what I found in my years in the tool trade. Otherwise great video love watching. Go Dewalt!
Regarding drill bits in an impact driver: they aren’t made all the same. Some are impact “ready”, meaning they are 1/4” hex shanked, to fit into an impact. Other drill bits are impact “rated”, meaning not only are the 1/4” hex shanked, but the manufacturer of the drill bit intends for the user to be able to use them in an impact driver if the user wants to, and that the bit should be able to handle being impacted by the tool.
Thanks for another great video! Learned a lot...especially to be careful with a powerful drill driver due to the high torque they can produce. Huge fan of Kobalt stuff...will be ordering the new $399 (!) 5 piece XTR combo kit with rolling case, when it becomes available for shipping online. Just wanted to mention for folks that may be new to how impact drivers work, that the impact is in the rotational direction of the fastener, whereas the impact with a hammer drill is straight ahead, in line with the bit. Thanks again!
Never would have thought to drive with an impact. And never would have thought to tighten the Chuck of hammer drill to a screw. I've always used rubber band on a bit to get out stripped screws. Great tips guys!
Coming from a background in concrete rework; core drilling, big hydraulic concrete sawing, diamond wire sawing etc, my fav love tool maker and company is Hilti. But having to quit because of an accident, these days it's mostly Milwaukee for me. Top shelf power, build, very good quality, for what just a few years ago was midrange prosumer priceclass. After a severe accident, my work now is microsoldering. There my fav brand is very much in the same vein (top quality and performance for prosumer price; Hakko).
Thanks Nick. You mentioned 4Ah battery v 1.5Ah and said always get the bigger battery. Ok I partly agree, but there is a big benefit to the smaller batteries too, they are dirt cheap on ebay because everyone wants bigger. I used to be a fit guy too but age and a bad heart have caught up with me, i just work around the house now, the smaller batteries are half the weight. If im on a bigger job I have some 4Ah or i just swap out the battery each time I have tea, if your battery runs flat your not drinking enough tea. You tell us how much easier the impact is weight wise, please give this a mention. I got an XRP drill and the 3 speed impact from dewalt, love them so I brought the 10.8v combi set for diy. Wow small and powerful for the little jobs. Half the weight. The wife says thank you, now i put tape around my tool, she dont like it deep😜 Great watching from the UK 🇬🇧 thanks guys.
You'll get More voltage sag with a smaller capacity battery though but I agree I use 2 amp batteries for my radio, drywall gun when I'm running a drywall gun real light duty stuff but anything medium duty and up I use the four amp compacts or 6 amp
Wow that was an amazing video for a beginner. I am new with tools as I have been doing wood pallet art. I have watched several videos but this one is by far the best. East to follow for a beginner and tons of information.
You can also get a 1/2 drive to hex adapter to turn larger impact guns into hex drive. In addition, can use a 3/8 to 1/2 increaser (impact rated) to use the hex adapter with 3/8 drive as well.
I am a potential incurable 'drillaholic', and I really enjoyed your enthusiastic delivery of this video! I have both of the same tools here in front of me, and did wonder about using the impact driver for drilling too! I think that we should all meet up for a massive drill symposium someday!
Powerful shoutout to Norm Abram. Used to watch The New Yankee Workshop with my dad before school when I was young and he really helped cement my fascination with tools and building things!
Great job with the explanations and very clear. Which Dewalt model of drill/driver/hammer are you using at the 8:18 mark of your video? Thank you for the video.
Thank you for this awesome review, saved me money on buying another tool for the drilling, i already have the driver. Ordering the correct drill bits (quarter inch hex) which i didn't know about and I'm done.
Thank You I Thought Your Video Was Very Helpful And Explain Things Very Well. But It Now As Left Me A Little Confused As Which To Chose. Am Looking For A Cordless Drill, Which Is Brushless, A Half Inch Chuck. With A High Power Battery And Charger. This Drill Will Have To Work For Me In The Home And Outside In The Garden Connected To A Power Plant Arguer. I Am A Lady On A Small Budget So Need The Right Tool To Do Both Jobs. I Do Like The Devalt Tools, I Wondered Do They Also Come With A Separate Handle Attachment. Thank You.God Bless ❤️🙏
Some jobs you need both. It's a pain to keep changing bits, so 1 drill (for pilot hole) + 1 driver for hardwood decking as an example. Also, for newbies, check the balance and weight. Does it feel right?
I don't even get why they're debating it most of the time when you're doing any kind of carpentry you do need a predrill if you're running a lot of screws so that's the whole point of a drill and driver combo
simple tip I learned the hard way when I was an apprentice. I'm sure most will say I was obvious but never put your head close enough to the drill where in the case of bind up like it did to Nick it knocks you off a ladder . Sounds stupid but there's plenty of situations where you can end up learning this the hard way.
Do you also use your impact driver for bolts and nuts by attaching a hex shanked socket or do you strictly use a dedicated impact wrench made for the job?
I was watching another video on the difference between the tools and I almost fell asleep. Then I picked to watch this video, again. Again, because I’ve watched it before. It’s entertaining and informative.
I work at lowes on the overnight shift. I also just happen to work in the tool department. I got a great deal on my 899 dewalt impact wrench...I only paid 250 bucks....a week later it went back up to 350 dollars. I love my job!
A few times my Dewalt hammer drill’s Chuck has been so tight that it’s locked up on my bit and I can’t loosed the Chuck by hand. I used a rubber strap wrench and easily got it open.
Thanx for the great tutorial on the difference. I'm just getting started on woodworking as a hobby and this definitely cleared up some questions I had with my impact and drill driver.
In my opinion there are only 2 brands of cordless power tools that are worth buying. Makita and Milwaukee, both have huge a huge lineup of cordless tools and both are top quality. Not a fan of DeWalt after they were bought by Black & Decker and the same goes for Porter Cable. I mainly use Makita because I have a bunch of batteries and they last for years. The trick of marking drill bits with a marker or tape is a very old one but some people aren’t aware of it so it’s great information to pass along. I’ve got a few tips of my own. I have to install Saw Cut Detection Loops for Drive Throughs at restaurants when the original Loop fails or speaker pedestal is relocated and the “Saw Cut” needs to be 2” deep, a consistent depth makes the installation easier so I use a Lumber Crayon to mark the depth on the blade. I can easily see the mark when cutting and keep a fairly consistent depth. Another tip is to use crushed or pellet ice to keep hole saws cool and lubricated when drilling holes in steel (3/8” and up) or stainless steel. After drilling the pilot hole without the hole saw attached I use electric tape to close off the holes on the side of the hole saw, fill the hole saw with ice (most of my customers are Restaurants so ice is readily available) then I drill the hole with moderate speed and quite a bit of pressure. This actually cuts faster and cleaner than dry at high speed since more material is removed on each pass. My hole saws usually last for several hundred holes and I have a 1 3/8” Greenly hole saw that has probably drilled 500 holes or more in steel and stainless steel. The melting ice keeps everything cool and the water provides plenty of lubrication as well as flushing the chips away plus cleanup is easier than removing cutting oil before painting. Sure your hole saws can rust but spraying everything with WD-40 takes care of that. The best hole saws in my opinion are in no specific order are Greenly and Milwaukee, Lenox are also great hole saws but their thinner profile makes them susceptible to the teeth breaking off in heavy steel which really sucks. Also when drilling stainless steel you must drill slow with moderate pressure, if you get it very hot the stainless steel will “work harden” and you will have to move or wear your way through it which ruins the pilot bit and hole saw.
Black & Decker industry and construction was one of the best tools made at one time that's what became deWalt if I'm not mistaken and that was a primary brand at Grainger there's a huge difference between the mom and pop Black & Decker and deWalt.
Nick good video thanks for all the tips and the knowledge sharing with the very cool gang! I'm using the Bosch 183 hammer drill, the impact Bosch Frick first gen for my woodworking and for my home maintenance ( drilling in concrete, blocks, changing car tires...). So thanks for everything and for your skilful assistant😉
Your Great‼️👍🏾🇹🇹 Very comprehensive and entertaining 👏🏾♥️👊🏽😁 Was looking for info on choosing tools to buy in the (Black Friday) sale. Got so much more... knowledge. 🤔 Subscribed 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🤸🏽♀️. From Trinidad but, my son lives in Boston.
My next question then is, since hex shank drillbits will fit both impact and regular drill/drivers is there any point to buying regular drill bits? Are they much cheaper overall? Seems hex shank drillbits are the way to go regardless of what drill you have
Enjoyable vid and very informative for this novice. Thanks. Now if I can find a inexpensive impact driver.... Sure could use one if you got one...? Thanks. G
When it comes to paddle bits Daredevil is by far the best and it happened to be on this channel I asked a question about a good spade bit and thank you to New Jersey Workshop for pointing me into the right direction because I never had a problem my bits thanks New Jersey Workshop
Is there any reason to buy a regular driver/drill if you have an impact? Home Depot has a bunch of combo driver/drill + impact driver kits on sale, but after seeing this I'm thinking of just getting a Makita XDT131 impact driver for working on my car and DIY building projects.
Great video brother 👊👍. I like the idea of using the screw as a drill bit. I have done that before lol. That DeWalt 998 is a torque monster bro. Keep up the good work guys 👍
Thank you i still need the hammer drill i have cement walls and i appreciate the tricks with the screws i didnt know them i had many stripped screws i wish i knew that years ago
I didnt get the hammer drill i got a 12v Bosch impact driver and a n adapter that takes drill bits it works almost as good as a hammer drill just a little wobble in the chuck but with 100nm of torque there is plenty of power to do anything
Thanks for the helpful tutorial. Recently I learned when not to use an impact driver when doing a large hole cut on dry wall. The hex end on the arbor is for the impact but it broke when cutting dry wall. Had to buy a new one and used a drill which cut perfectly
Good gosh damn! I learned more in watching you for 15 minutes, than I have have, in all my googling, heh. Thanks for teaching me the speed tips, with regard to different materials - never knew about those strategies. Also:: "something's wrong with you, I think you're dumb." I think I woke the neighbors with my laughing at that one.
When i started my apprenticeship, i was prewiring a house, and had my drill and impact with me, the qualified guy told me to put them away as the cordless stuff isnt good (i had a dewalt 996) I then proceeded to drill faster and didnt deal with a cord, and then when the studs were too close together for my drill to drill a straight hole, i switched to my impact and drilled the hole straight, he then got pissed at me for using *my impact* and *my bit* to drill because impacts arent made for drilling. Dude couldnt stand shit being done any other way than his exact way, even though he was an idiot, but now had an apprentice to blame all his fuckups on, which slso happens to be the reason they got rid of me 😂
I do not like spade bits on an impact driver. Seems to be hard on the project and with every beat of hammer pieces go flying everywhere. The board splitting has happened to me more often with the impact then the drill when using spade bits.
What were the exact models of the tools you used both the drill driver and impact driver? Can you give me the name of the orange bit you used? Thank you
Would it be better to remove an exposed strip screw using a pair of pliers or visegrip? Damaging the interior of your drill chuck definitely is something to avoid.
Any tips for avoiding stripping screws when using an impact driver? I've been helping my brother build a chicken coop (10x8'). The Kobalt impact driver has three settings. 1 is not enough to drive 2-1/4" exterior screws into pressure treated wood but 2 will start to strip screw heads even when using impact rated bits. It seems like impact drivers are very sensitive to being in perfectly straight alignment with the screw, which was much harder when working above me or when on the ladder and trying to reach away from me so I actually preferred to use the drill-driver to get just the right amount of torque. Is this observation correct...that impact drivers are much more sensitive to being driven in perfect alignement...or am I missing something. On the last trip to Lowe's, we picked up a more premium set of impact-rated bits (Kobalt ~$20 on sale normally 28?), since the other impact-rated bits he had (the cheap yellow DeWalt box) were wearing down and some of the 2-1/4" exterior screws would start to strip while still about 1/2-1" out of the wood. The new bits were fine for a dozen or so screws, but the same day we bought them started to experience the same issue on some of the screws driven. I had noticed some other bit sets that could flex (eg. DeWalt FlexTorq). Is this a marketing gimmick or useful and worth the price premium? I also discovered a couple years ago that an impact driver is not a good way to remove the bolt on a lawnmower that holds the blade in place. It came out easily, but the star shaped end of the shaft that the blade fits into completely shattered into several small pieces. And this was a nicer Craftsman push mower (from about 2010), not some cheap off-brand mower.
You're correct about driver/screw alignment, regarding stripped screw heads, especially if using Phillips heads. Deck screws with star drivers are more forgiving with alignment and last longer before stripping. Square heads are self aligning, which makes it harder to strip out.
Like the gentleman said above try to get the torques T25 screws if you're driving decking Phillips screws suck anyways drill your strip screw out a little bit with 1/8" bit take your Philips head bit with a hammer put it in that hole and smack it real hard with a hammer till it sticks and use your impact to back the screw out. another thing with the alignment maybe try squeezing the trigger with your middle finger instead of your index finger you might get more balance.
Helpful but I want to know if the impact driver can drive through masonry?, now I know it hasn’t got that downward strike but can it because if not then a person that will drill more often in masonry or brick should get a drill! Or both if they have the money to spend
WOW! This video was extremely helpful. I had wondered which driver was the most versatile, and you answered my question. Love the tips at the end!! I’m from Philadelphia, too!
Awesome Lisa, we’re neighbors!! 👍🏻
But what about compact 12v hammer/ impact drivers?
Deep down, Nick always wanted to be an orchestra conductor.
JC...🤦🏻♂️🤣
Video was super entertaining & informative! But THIS comment...🏆😅👍🏼
I was thinking more along the lines of too many late night/early infomercials. It's a subconscious audition for the Home Shopping Network lol
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They should let him use the bathroom.
😂😂😂😂💀💀💀
@15:06 is the funniest statement ever! "We're in 2020 pops!" Thanks for the demo and the laughs bro 😂
Moving those hands around like Scotty Kilmer.
I was thinking the same! lol
Using your drill driver will lower its life
I wouldn’t even call Scott’s a mechanic
Scotty
Rusty Bryant 😂
Thanks!
Thank you! 👍🏻
Just got my drill and impact for Christmas 2021. Awesome video.
I recently purchased the DCK299D1W1 kit with the 998 with 8ah and 887 with a 2ah battery, I had a 885 impact already which I use a lot at work, and this new power detect drill is a monster, makes drilling all the holes much easier and faster when I rough out, I use my impact still to drill holes when I need something smaller to fit in spaces the 998 won’t, outstanding tools and always a great video from this channel.
I bought the same kit November 30 2021 and love both tools. Just a DIY’er but really appreciate quality and what this kit contains!
After seeing your demo, it looks like no need for drill driver! This makes my decision easier. Have to put cabinets up. This seems to fit bill. Thanks for the class and tips! much appreciated. Didn't know a lick about powertools, but now I know a lot more thanks to the your video!
Thank you for the awesome feedback!
Super helpful! I just bought a DeWalt Impact driver and this vid of yours really gave me all info I need to operate it properly. Thanks.
This is probably the BEST video on the difference between the two drivers / drills. Thanks my man!!
First off I'd like to say a damn good video! I just watched on another channel a video stating drilling is best left to the drill but after watching your very explicit demonstration I agree with your video the impact driver with the correct impact drilling bit is a much better option and easier on the body. Plus I appreciate the tips and tricks you gave on how to remove a screw that has a stripped head and how to use a screw as a drill bit - That's what I call real 🌎 world construction 😎👍 knowledge.
I've been an HVAC installer for about 5 years, I love my Ridgid tools, the lifetime warranties are unbeaten in the industry.
The only gripe I have with them is that they just don't have the range of tools that Dewalt or Milwaukee has.
Happy Saturday thx for the comparison Nick & for the tricks & tips!
Oh WOW!!!!😱 I'm a mom of two, desperately attempting to fully equip my household toolbox for a quite some time...🙄 the only thing stopping me was actually not knowing which of ALL THESE power tools to get for around-the-house needs. I'm quite a bit of a perfectionist mom, i love DIY projects🤓 and i like to have all the things that one would need for all sorts of occasions (having children brings that sense of "being ready for everything" in most of us...)😂 I wanted to have everything we needed when we moved to my new apartment for when we started to set things up around the house (without having to go crazy borrowing tools). I am so glad i found this video.... Very specific, very concise and clear. Thank you so much!!🥰 The only question i have for you is this... Me, as a YOUNG old-timer, remember that the drills used to be corded, now it is almost an oddity to find any that are corded🧐. All you will find is cordless... 🤓In my book, any tool or item that uses any type of rechargeable battery, will eventually need replacing the battery that are quite expensive... Would you recommend a corded drill/driver??? Do they in fact last any longer?🤔
I heard a story out of Australia that the average drill used for home use saw 15 minutes of use over its lifetime. I don’t know if that’s true or a tall tale, but rest assured that if you buy a quality tool, you’ll have it handy for the rest of your life. If you buy a cheap tool, same deal. For 95% of homeowners, corded tools are fine.
@@tauseefhassan7796 15 minutes of home use???😳 Not in my house. Installing AC units ALONE will take way more than 15 minutes of use per unit. Then installing the brackets for the curtains on every window (kitchen, bedrooms, living room, etc. Installing nails on concrete walls to hang decorations, etc A corded drill has always been my best option to look for cause i got no problem using an extension cord to plug it in the wall socket. Those rechargeable batteries eventually die and to replace them you're looking at a pretty penny. Some end up buying the drill again!!🤣😂
@@carolineboves4043 one thing and this is a fact this isnt an opinion when you store anything with lithium ion batteries you want to leave them at about half capacity. And not that I think you would do this but try not to charge them under 40° f if you stick to that the new lithium ion batteries will last forever
Thank you! This answered many of my questions and I now understand the difference between them which will help me be more productive and efficient! Great video!!
Oh man, I have have never had a drill of any power tool really, but today I learned so much with you here. Thank you!
This is such a great video! I really appreciate your thoroughness on the clutch and those power settings. I always wondered what those meant. Great job!
I grew up in residential construction. My Dad owned an electrical company and we wired up a lot of nice homes that were fairly big. Before 60 my Dad had blown out both his shoulders and had both replaced. Hardest working man I ever met. I can't agree more with what he says about tool weight and saving your body!
I used to work with DeWalt or Milwaukee and I used to work as a contractor for 7years and I've quite a bit of experience, it's kinda happy for me to see professionals giving tips
Which do you recommend is better Milwaukee , dewalt or , makita ? I’m thinking of purchasing a dewalt 7 piece kit from Home Depot for around $499 just wondering if it’s a quality tool company
@@danielborja9751 you can't go wrong with any of them really but I like the deWalt better it seems like you see specials more often and they have a wide variety of tools so if you have their batteries more than likely you'll be able to find a tool for a specific trade where the others are limited.
If it's got a quarter hex on it.....put it in the impact!...🤘
If it has the little cut around the end of the hex and is rated as an impact bit. I've seen hex shaft bits used in impact drivers not only fall out, but also twist or even shatter, because they are not designed to be used in an impact.
Just an FYI the reason they say don't drill with in impact has more todo with the material the bit is made from and not being an impact grade metal. With soft woods it is probably not a big deal. But harder woods, metals, and so on you could crack or shatter drill bits in an impact over a drill. And that's from the constant impacting that is taking place. And I've asked manufacturers why they put the 1/4" end on drill bits, and the normal answer I get is that's what sells. Just thought I'd share what I found in my years in the tool trade. Otherwise great video love watching. Go Dewalt!
Love this...I work at a home improvement box store. This info helps me sell correctly.
Regarding drill bits in an impact driver: they aren’t made all the same. Some are impact “ready”, meaning they are 1/4” hex shanked, to fit into an impact. Other drill bits are impact “rated”, meaning not only are the 1/4” hex shanked, but the manufacturer of the drill bit intends for the user to be able to use them in an impact driver if the user wants to, and that the bit should be able to handle being impacted by the tool.
Thanks for another great video! Learned a lot...especially to be careful with a powerful drill driver due to the high torque they can produce. Huge fan of Kobalt stuff...will be ordering the new $399 (!) 5 piece XTR combo kit with rolling case, when it becomes available for shipping online. Just wanted to mention for folks that may be new to how impact drivers work, that the impact is in the rotational direction of the fastener, whereas the impact with a hammer drill is straight ahead, in line with the bit. Thanks again!
Never would have thought to drive with an impact. And never would have thought to tighten the Chuck of hammer drill to a screw. I've always used rubber band on a bit to get out stripped screws. Great tips guys!
Coming from a background in concrete rework; core drilling, big hydraulic concrete sawing, diamond wire sawing etc, my fav love tool maker and company is Hilti. But having to quit because of an accident, these days it's mostly Milwaukee for me. Top shelf power, build, very good quality, for what just a few years ago was midrange prosumer priceclass. After a severe accident, my work now is microsoldering. There my fav brand is very much in the same vein (top quality and performance for prosumer price; Hakko).
This price didn't matter nothing really touches the Hilti but they are ridiculously expensive
Thanks Nick. You mentioned 4Ah battery v 1.5Ah and said always get the bigger battery. Ok I partly agree, but there is a big benefit to the smaller batteries too, they are dirt cheap on ebay because everyone wants bigger.
I used to be a fit guy too but age and a bad heart have caught up with me, i just work around the house now, the smaller batteries are half the weight. If im on a bigger job I have some 4Ah or i just swap out the battery each time I have tea, if your battery runs flat your not drinking enough tea. You tell us how much easier the impact is weight wise, please give this a mention. I got an XRP drill and the 3 speed impact from dewalt, love them so I brought the 10.8v combi set for diy. Wow small and powerful for the little jobs. Half the weight.
The wife says thank you, now i put tape around my tool, she dont like it deep😜
Great watching from the UK 🇬🇧 thanks guys.
You'll get More voltage sag with a smaller capacity battery though but I agree I use 2 amp batteries for my radio, drywall gun when I'm running a drywall gun real light duty stuff but anything medium duty and up I use the four amp compacts or 6 amp
Wow that was an amazing video for a beginner. I am new with tools as I have been doing wood pallet art. I have watched several videos but this one is by far the best. East to follow for a beginner and tons of information.
You can also get a 1/2 drive to hex adapter to turn larger impact guns into hex drive. In addition, can use a 3/8 to 1/2 increaser (impact rated) to use the hex adapter with 3/8 drive as well.
I am a potential incurable 'drillaholic', and I really enjoyed your enthusiastic delivery of this video!
I have both of the same tools here in front of me, and did wonder about using the impact driver for drilling too!
I think that we should all meet up for a massive drill symposium someday!
Thank you! Not easy to find this information!
True. Please keep the teaching and learning for some of us noobs.
Powerful shoutout to Norm Abram. Used to watch The New Yankee Workshop with my dad before school when I was young and he really helped cement my fascination with tools and building things!
Holy shit you just hit a part of my childhood I totally forgot about!
Great job with the explanations and very clear. Which Dewalt model of drill/driver/hammer are you using at the 8:18 mark of your video? Thank you for the video.
Thank you for this awesome review, saved me money on buying another tool for the drilling, i already have the driver. Ordering the correct drill bits (quarter inch hex) which i didn't know about and I'm done.
Great tutorial, thank you! Will the impact driver also drill into masonry, tile etc like the drill driver does?
No
It'll drill in masonry but I think you'd have to be a maniac to use any kind of impact or percussion on tile
Great video! New to drills and learning to be a sparky. Great lay terms and language.
If that isn't the Australian version of an electrician then I don't know what is. The most Oz-esque thing I've read all week lol.
Thank You I Thought Your Video Was Very Helpful And Explain Things Very Well.
But It Now As Left Me A Little
Confused As Which To Chose.
Am Looking For A Cordless Drill, Which Is Brushless, A Half Inch Chuck. With A High Power Battery And Charger.
This Drill Will Have To Work For Me In The Home And Outside In The Garden Connected To A Power Plant Arguer.
I Am A Lady On A Small Budget So Need The Right Tool To Do Both Jobs.
I Do Like The Devalt Tools, I Wondered Do They Also Come With A Separate Handle Attachment.
Thank You.God Bless ❤️🙏
Some jobs you need both. It's a pain to keep changing bits, so 1 drill (for pilot hole) + 1 driver for hardwood decking as an example.
Also, for newbies, check the balance and weight. Does it feel right?
I don't even get why they're debating it most of the time when you're doing any kind of carpentry you do need a predrill if you're running a lot of screws so that's the whole point of a drill and driver combo
Agree, drill used for pilot holes and impact for driving. Such a time saver
I just got a drill impact driver DeWalt 18v set today so looking forward to trying it out
I've used a lot of brands but I just keep stocking up on the black & yellow because it works
Hi great video! What's the drill drive model? I have a 907 and am not sure about keeping it or getting another one. What do you all think?
simple tip I learned the hard way when I was an apprentice. I'm sure most will say I was obvious but never put your head close enough to the drill where in the case of bind up like it did to Nick it knocks you off a ladder . Sounds stupid but there's plenty of situations where you can end up learning this the hard way.
That’ll knock some sense in to you!
@@VCGConstruction 😂🤣😂🤣😂👍🏾
You can't fix stupid, but you can slap sense
Do you also use your impact driver for bolts and nuts by attaching a hex shanked socket or do you strictly use a dedicated impact wrench made for the job?
You'd be surprised you can take tires off a car with a regular quarter inch drive impact driver.
I was watching another video on the difference between the tools and I almost fell asleep. Then I picked to watch this video, again. Again, because I’ve watched it before. It’s entertaining and informative.
I work at lowes on the overnight shift. I also just happen to work in the tool department. I got a great deal on my 899 dewalt impact wrench...I only paid 250 bucks....a week later it went back up to 350 dollars. I love my job!
Would the dewalt clutch work any better with the smaller battery?
Great stuff, could the screw issue on the DeWalt be the massive battery that has so much torque? Try it with the smaller one.
A few times my Dewalt hammer drill’s Chuck has been so tight that it’s locked up on my bit and I can’t loosed the Chuck by hand. I used a rubber strap wrench and easily got it open.
Oil
Alonso Glez tried that
What do mean oil
When it does that take the bit out if you can and tap on the jaws of the chuck with a hammer just to push them back slightly and it'll open up
Thanx for the great tutorial on the difference. I'm just getting started on woodworking as a hobby and this definitely cleared up some questions I had with my impact and drill driver.
Great video. Thanks for posting. Learned a lot.
In my opinion there are only 2 brands of cordless power tools that are worth buying.
Makita and Milwaukee, both have huge a huge lineup of cordless tools and both are top quality.
Not a fan of DeWalt after they were bought by Black & Decker and the same goes for Porter Cable. I mainly use Makita because I have a bunch of batteries and they last for years.
The trick of marking drill bits with a marker or tape is a very old one but some people aren’t aware of it so it’s great information to pass along.
I’ve got a few tips of my own.
I have to install Saw Cut Detection Loops for Drive Throughs at restaurants when the original Loop fails or speaker pedestal is relocated and the “Saw Cut” needs to be 2” deep, a consistent depth makes the installation easier so I use a Lumber Crayon to mark the depth on the blade. I can easily see the mark when cutting and keep a fairly consistent depth.
Another tip is to use crushed or pellet ice to keep hole saws cool and lubricated when drilling holes in steel (3/8” and up) or stainless steel. After drilling the pilot hole without the hole saw attached I use electric tape to close off the holes on the side of the hole saw, fill the hole saw with ice (most of my customers are Restaurants so ice is readily available) then I drill the hole with moderate speed and quite a bit of pressure. This actually cuts faster and cleaner than dry at high speed since more material is removed on each pass. My hole saws usually last for several hundred holes and I have a 1 3/8” Greenly hole saw that has probably drilled 500 holes or more in steel and stainless steel.
The melting ice keeps everything cool and the water provides plenty of lubrication as well as flushing the chips away plus cleanup is easier than removing cutting oil before painting.
Sure your hole saws can rust but spraying everything with WD-40 takes care of that.
The best hole saws in my opinion are in no specific order are Greenly and Milwaukee, Lenox are also great hole saws but their thinner profile makes them susceptible to the teeth breaking off in heavy steel which really sucks.
Also when drilling stainless steel you must drill slow with moderate pressure, if you get it very hot the stainless steel will “work harden” and you will have to move or wear your way through it which ruins the pilot bit and hole saw.
Hilti is superior
Black & Decker industry and construction was one of the best tools made at one time that's what became deWalt if I'm not mistaken and that was a primary brand at Grainger there's a huge difference between the mom and pop Black & Decker and deWalt.
Oh and Milwaukee and Makita have tiny little tool lines if your trying to compare them to DeWalt
I really enjoyed this video and visual demonstration. Definitely helpful. Not bad for a Dewalt guy
Nick good video thanks for all the tips and the knowledge sharing with the very cool gang! I'm using the Bosch 183 hammer drill, the impact Bosch Frick first gen for my woodworking and for my home maintenance ( drilling in concrete, blocks, changing car tires...). So thanks for everything and for your skilful assistant😉
Your Great‼️👍🏾🇹🇹 Very comprehensive and entertaining 👏🏾♥️👊🏽😁
Was looking for info on choosing tools to buy in the (Black Friday) sale. Got so much more... knowledge. 🤔
Subscribed 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🤸🏽♀️. From Trinidad but, my son lives in Boston.
Some really nice and helpful starter info here, thanks Nick!
“ never go too deep!” 😂
That’s what she said🤣
As long someone doesn't screaming if it's hurt, than deeper is not the matter .. this is a fact boys and gals
go deep or go home!
Nice one
Earned the like for Nick's awkward hand gestures... I'm playing but we love you guys, keep up the content.
My next question then is, since hex shank drillbits will fit both impact and regular drill/drivers is there any point to buying regular drill bits? Are they much cheaper overall? Seems hex shank drillbits are the way to go regardless of what drill you have
These videos by Nick are the BEST!! Keep doing these please.
I’m an ignorant DIY noob and this video was incredibly helpful! I’ve seen the light!
Enjoyable vid and very informative for this novice. Thanks. Now if I can find a inexpensive impact driver.... Sure could use one if you got one...? Thanks. G
Very informative! Thanks for the video. Really helped!
How much could be for impact driver?im from philippines but this video helps me a lot for a beginner
When it comes to paddle bits Daredevil is by far the best and it happened to be on this channel I asked a question about a good spade bit and thank you to New Jersey Workshop for pointing me into the right direction because I never had a problem my bits thanks New Jersey Workshop
Dewalt rules!!!! Can't believe my buddy Vince likes Milwaukee. It's all good you guys still kill it on videos.
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Mate, Makita all the way....! lever let me down man...
@@ronaldomac566, Makita is awesome but very expensive here in USA and not very popular. But if I had the money I would get only Makita
am i odd for always having my drill driver to screw setting and yet never over sunk a screw thanks to personal knowledge and control on my hand
Wow I thought I was the only one...Lol
Slower speed mix the battery last longer generally
Is there any reason to buy a regular driver/drill if you have an impact? Home Depot has a bunch of combo driver/drill + impact driver kits on sale, but after seeing this I'm thinking of just getting a Makita XDT131 impact driver for working on my car and DIY building projects.
Great demo, learned a few tricks today.
Can you use the Dewalt hammer drill to remove lug nuts? Will you strip the nut and bolt on a cars wheel?
Great video brother 👊👍. I like the idea of using the screw as a drill bit. I have done that before lol. That DeWalt 998 is a torque monster bro. Keep up the good work guys 👍
Thank you for the support Brandon!
awesome!... thanks for review and awesome tips from indonesia!
I like Nick. Sure he is passionate but he is "the man". I could listen to him all day.
Thank you for the support William! You are the man!
Thank you i still need the hammer drill i have cement walls and i appreciate the tricks with the screws i didnt know them i had many stripped screws i wish i knew that years ago
I didnt get the hammer drill i got a 12v Bosch impact driver and a n adapter that takes drill bits it works almost as good as a hammer drill just a little wobble in the chuck but with 100nm of torque there is plenty of power to do anything
Thanks for the helpful tutorial. Recently I learned when not to use an impact driver when doing a large hole cut on dry wall. The hex end on the arbor is for the impact but it broke when cutting dry wall. Had to buy a new one and used a drill which cut perfectly
Thanks for sharing
Good gosh damn! I learned more in watching you for 15 minutes, than I have have, in all my googling, heh.
Thanks for teaching me the speed tips, with regard to different materials - never knew about those strategies.
Also:: "something's wrong with you, I think you're dumb." I think I woke the neighbors with my laughing at that one.
I just bought the the dewalt flexvolt 20v. What was the first drill you used to cut through wood.
Learned a lot man. Thanks.
When i started my apprenticeship, i was prewiring a house, and had my drill and impact with me, the qualified guy told me to put them away as the cordless stuff isnt good (i had a dewalt 996)
I then proceeded to drill faster and didnt deal with a cord, and then when the studs were too close together for my drill to drill a straight hole, i switched to my impact and drilled the hole straight, he then got pissed at me for using *my impact* and *my bit* to drill because impacts arent made for drilling.
Dude couldnt stand shit being done any other way than his exact way, even though he was an idiot, but now had an apprentice to blame all his fuckups on, which slso happens to be the reason they got rid of me 😂
I was told that same exact thing about battery tools were junk🤣🤣🤣
@@frankdukes3499 if I had a contractor come onto a project with only corded tools I'd ask them to leave...
@@frankdukes3499 probably were junk. I wonder at what point became good enough to replace corded tools.
Battery nowadays is as strong as any corded tools. These boomers just can’t accept change. Sure, 10 years ago they were right but not anymore.
Apprentice = fall guy, lmao 😂 facts
Great video, really informative and easy to understand for beginners like me. Thanks!!
I do not like spade bits on an impact driver. Seems to be hard on the project and with every beat of hammer pieces go flying everywhere. The board splitting has happened to me more often with the impact then the drill when using spade bits.
What were the exact models of the tools you used both the drill driver and impact driver?
Can you give me the name of the orange bit you used?
Thank you
Good video. Will you please do a lot more with Makitas.
Thank you so much! Upgrading my battery vs buying a whole new drill. Thanks!
So, will a regular, no-hammer-function, battery-operated, impact drill be able to drill a hole in a brick and mortar house wall?
Thanks!
Use the hammer drill
Ironically, with everything you did, the drill actually worked the best. Not to mention the extra tidbits at the end just added to its usefulness.
Nick you the man 👊 I appreciate everything you do
Thank you for the support Thomas!
Thanks for explaining the difference. Now I know 👍
Excellent video Nick
Would it be better to remove an exposed strip screw using a pair of pliers or visegrip? Damaging the interior of your drill chuck definitely is something to avoid.
I learned a lot, great video!
Great review! Thanks!
Any tips for avoiding stripping screws when using an impact driver? I've been helping my brother build a chicken coop (10x8'). The Kobalt impact driver has three settings. 1 is not enough to drive 2-1/4" exterior screws into pressure treated wood but 2 will start to strip screw heads even when using impact rated bits. It seems like impact drivers are very sensitive to being in perfectly straight alignment with the screw, which was much harder when working above me or when on the ladder and trying to reach away from me so I actually preferred to use the drill-driver to get just the right amount of torque. Is this observation correct...that impact drivers are much more sensitive to being driven in perfect alignement...or am I missing something.
On the last trip to Lowe's, we picked up a more premium set of impact-rated bits (Kobalt ~$20 on sale normally 28?), since the other impact-rated bits he had (the cheap yellow DeWalt box) were wearing down and some of the 2-1/4" exterior screws would start to strip while still about 1/2-1" out of the wood. The new bits were fine for a dozen or so screws, but the same day we bought them started to experience the same issue on some of the screws driven. I had noticed some other bit sets that could flex (eg. DeWalt FlexTorq). Is this a marketing gimmick or useful and worth the price premium?
I also discovered a couple years ago that an impact driver is not a good way to remove the bolt on a lawnmower that holds the blade in place. It came out easily, but the star shaped end of the shaft that the blade fits into completely shattered into several small pieces. And this was a nicer Craftsman push mower (from about 2010), not some cheap off-brand mower.
You're correct about driver/screw alignment, regarding stripped screw heads, especially if using Phillips heads. Deck screws with star drivers are more forgiving with alignment and last longer before stripping. Square heads are self aligning, which makes it harder to strip out.
Like the gentleman said above try to get the torques T25 screws if you're driving decking Phillips screws suck anyways drill your strip screw out a little bit with 1/8" bit take your Philips head bit with a hammer put it in that hole and smack it real hard with a hammer till it sticks and use your impact to back the screw out. another thing with the alignment maybe try squeezing the trigger with your middle finger instead of your index finger you might get more balance.
Definitely a user of the Painters Tape!
Nice info for a newbie in powertools. Good videos! 😏
Helpful but I want to know if the impact driver can drive through masonry?, now I know it hasn’t got that downward strike but can it because if not then a person that will drill more often in masonry or brick should get a drill! Or both if they have the money to spend
Omg lol my dad did that old trick using a piece of tape to put on the spade bit awesome
@ VCG If you have a plastic chuck can you replace it with a metal Jacob's chuck? It's a Porter Cable
Oh yeah..awesome video...do to this video I Will definitely buy an impact drill..thanks a million..
Awesome video for beginners like me! 😎👍
I smashed that like button! Thanks for the tips!