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I have a cordless drill thatI agree gets a lot of use. But, coincidentally, after having it drop 10 feet to a concrete floor today, that might be on the way out too! LOL
So assuming I still have a cordless drill, next addition advised is either a hammer drill or impact drill. What are their primary differences please?
I didn't know you already had a drill. I was recommending a hammer drill instead of a regular drill, but if you already have one, there isn't much of a difference. I'm assuming you already have hand tools (sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc)?
If I had to go with another power tool, I would probably get a reciprocating saw or a circular saw. I have used my reciprocating saw quite a bit as a homeowner. I have used it to cut small limbs, pieces of wood for various reasons, PVC pipe, metal pipe, and I cut up an entire 4x6 ft clubhouse that was up on stilts to haul it to the curb. Recently, I cut an old 3/4" steel pipe and drilled holes in each end to make a bar that would replace the handle on my yard cart so I could hook it up to the mower and pull it around. It works awesome.
So since I have a cordless drill, is it that there is really no huge difference between having that and an impact driver?
That said, HUGE thanks on the reciprocal saw idea. I DO have a corded sawzall and its a PITA lugging cord all over and it does get tons of use. HUge toss up b/w that and a circular saw....already have the dual siding bevel miter saw...
So since I have a cordless drill, is it that there is really no huge difference between having that and an impact driver?
That said, HUGE thanks on the reciprocal saw idea. I DO have a corded sawzall and its a PITA lugging cord all over and it does get tons of use. HUge toss up b/w that and a circular saw....already have the dual siding bevel miter saw...
Thanks for the input!
There is a difference, but I wouldn't buy another drill with added features (hammer drill, etc) when I already have a drill that works fine.
You said you already have a corded "sawzall". If I already had one with a cord, I wouldn't buy another, even if it is cordless. There are so many other things to spend that money on. I love my miter saw and use it all the time. If you already have the drill, reciprocating saw (sawzall), and miter saw... I think circular saw or jigsaw would be next for me.
So since I have a cordless drill, is it that there is really no huge difference between having that and an impact driver?
That said, HUGE thanks on the reciprocal saw idea. I DO have a corded sawzall and its a PITA lugging cord all over and it does get tons of use. HUge toss up b/w that and a circular saw....already have the dual siding bevel miter saw...
Thanks for the input!
An impact driver has a couple of advantages. The additional torque will make it possible to drive into harder materials that a similar sized drill can't. It's faster - which if you're driving hundreds or thousands of screws will make a difference. Lastly, it's easier to control how deep you're driving because it relies on torque instead of momentum. After using one on a variety of building projects, I wouldn't go back to using a drill as a driver.
I use my cordless electric drill more than any other power tool. Mine is variable speed and reversible, so I can stick a screw driver bit in it and use it to screw in [unscrew] screws. Also use it to drill a small hole first so the screw will go in easier.
These don't have enough power for lug nuts on a car. Best to use brute strength for that! And also use a torque wrench when tightening the lug nuts (per factory maintenance manual instructions or owner's manual instructions) so they are the correct tightness.
This would be it.
Had to use my 35 year old corded Black and Decker a couple days ago (I didn't have the battery charged in the cordless). You can never have too many drills, especially if you're doing something where you switch between bits.
Went with an air hammer. Gonna be building a treehouse, some forts. and frame a few rooms
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