Over the last year, we have sold 32% more combi drills than impact drivers, which indicates the versatility of the combi drill.īut what is the difference between an impact driver and a drill? In this piece, we break down everything you need to know about impact drivers vs drills, and explore the different uses, along with their advantages and disadvantages, including: There will definitely be a time when having both machines available will make completing a particular task, faster, safer or easier.’ ’ Des Duddy, Joint Managing Director ‘ It doesn’t matter whether you work predominantly on site or in the workshop. This duo of ‘drill and driver’ often constitutes the foundation of most cordless tool kits, as a huge range of power tool accessories can be used with these two machines alone. The most popular cordless set sold in the UK today is the combi drill and impact driver ‘twin kit’. Whether you’re a have-a-go handyman or an experienced tradesperson, you’ll almost certainly have heard of, if not used, an impact driver and a drill. You're going to want to buy a little more drill than you think you might need, but don’t go too crazy, either.Impact Driver vs Drill: which one do I need? Purchasing power: There’s no shortage of great deals on corded drills, hammer drills, and specialty tools. Most corded drills are variable speed to help you better drill a combination of materials. Choose a chuck with a larger capacity diameter if you expect to routinely drill large holes.įunctions: Corded drills may or may not be equipped with a hammer function for drilling concrete and stone. The more amperage they draw, the heavier the work you can expect to do with them.Ĭhuck size: Corded drills will have a 3/8, ½-inch, 5/8-inch or ¾ inch chuck.
Corded drills come in a range of motor capacities from 6 to 13 amps. Where the drill’s size might pose a problem, see the specialist sidebar for right-angle drills.Īmperage: Amperage is the flow of electrical current. Where to use it: Use these anywhere you need to make a hole, and especially in places where the drill’s size will not limit its usefulness. Since they are not equipped with a clutch, they are not designed to tighten or drive fasteners. These drills are traditional products and are often used for heavy-duty applications in drilling holes in wood, concrete, and steel. What it is: A drill powered by a 120-volt motor and a conventional 3-jaw chuck. Purchasing power: There’s no shortage of great deals on cordless drill/drivers, hammer drills and specialty tools. Choose a product with a larger chuck diameter if you expect to routinely drill larger diameter holes.
The larger the battery’s amp hours, the longer you can operate a cordless drill.įunctions: Cordless drills are always equipped with a clutch that allows the tool to drill or drive, but it may also be equipped with a hammer function that allows the tool to drill a hole in concrete or stone using a carbide-tip masonry bit.Ĭhuck size: Cordless drills are equipped with two different size chucks, 3/8 inch or ½ inch. Increase the voltage and you can drill larger diameter or deeper holes, drive larger screws or tighten a bigger nut.īattery size: This is measured in amp hours. The larger the battery/motor voltage, the heavier work these tools can do. Mechanical insight: Four things determine the work that these tools do.īattery voltage: It ranges from 8 volts all the way up to 60 volts with 12-volt and 18-volt the most common voltages. Where to use it: Use these anywhere you need to make a hole or drive a screw, set a nut or tighten a small bolt. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play
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