Impact Drivers vs. Traditional Cordless Drills

If you haven't noticed, one of the new trends in cordless drills is the increased focus on impact drivers. Most major manufactures now offer these variations on the traditional cordless drill, from this low end version from Black & Decker to contractor-grade drills from the Makitas and DeWalts of the world

If your interested in understanding the benefits of these as an alternative (or addition) to your regular drill, read on...

Impact drivers are designed to ease work with difficult bolts and screws. They use a hammering motion while they spin, greatly increasing the torque (force) they exert on the screw, easing the need to apply that pressure manually.

The down side? They're wicked loud. They also can tend to draw down power more quickly than their traditional counterparts.

If you work with lots of hard woods or heavy duty projects like deck installations, they're probably worth looking at. From personal experience, I can also say that the hammering action can also be very helpful when drilling into especially tough surfaces like concrete or stucco.

Posted by Aaron on February 7, 2006 1:37 PM |

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