Cordless Impact Driver

Cordless Impact Driver VS Drill
By Mark Jimson

The cordless drill has become the one tool that nearly every homeowner and professional has in common. Now, there is a new tool that has come on the scene. Is there any difference between the two tools? This cordless impact driver vs drill discussion will briefly point out how these two tools compare.

The Question Of Torque

Torque is a force that tends to rotate things. There is no doubt that a drill will be overpowered by this newer tool technology in any contest that involves torque. This means that you can drive bigger, longer screws with smaller tools. Or, you can drill bigger holes. You can drive a 6-inch screw or lag bolt with a 10.6-volt tool. It is amazing to see.

Did you ever have your drill bind and twist, wrenching your wrist? This will not happen when using an this new alternative because the torque is applied in tiny… well, impacts.

Size VS Power

Cordless drills come in very small size, medium size, and large size. The smaller the tool, the less power. This is pretty much understood and accepted. Impact drivers are deceptively small, but they produce much more power than drills of equal power-rating.

An 18-volt drill is taller and longer.

Ease of Use

Under normal conditions, when driving screws using a cordless drill, you will need to get your weight behind the drill in order to keep the screw moving in the right direction. If not, you will strip out the screw.

In contrast, you can use an impact driver with one hand in tight places where getting your weight behind it is not possible.

Another advantage is the simple chuck release that can be handled with one hand rather than twisting the chuck to the right open or close position to secure the drill or screwdriver bit in a cordless drill.

Hex Shafts

This is one category that a cordless drill will win. You can use a variety of standard bits with a drill, but with the challenger, you must use hex shaft drill bits and driver bits only.

Noise

Another win for the cordless drill in this category. The noise is something you will have to live with if you decide on trying one of the new tools. Ear muffs are definitely recommended.

As you can see, the new kid on the block of the tool industry may have an “impact” on the way we drill and drive in the future.

Mark Jimson is an avid DIY enthusiast and writer. He writes reviews for http://bestimpactdrivers.com about the best cordless impact drivers.

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