Impact Driver Vs Normal Drill
Quick comparison of the differences:
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Impact Driver |
Regular Drill |
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Designed for specific jobs |
Very versatile and can perform multiple tasks |
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Can only hold hex bits |
Can add many accessories and bits |
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Only one-speed setting |
Two-speed setting |
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Small and light |
Big and heavy |
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A lot of power |
Less powerful |
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No clutch settings |
Adjustable clutch control |
A comparison between the pros:
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Impact Driver Pros |
Regular Drill Pros |
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Can power screws through dense material with its torque and concussive blows |
Works perfectly on projects that require care or precision |
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Can drive long screws with minimal effort |
This type of drill applies a constant torque |
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Impact drivers are much less likely to strip screws |
Regular drills accept a wide range of drill and screw-driving bits |
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Smaller, compact body makes it easier to work within tight spaces |
Drills can also accept accessories such as wire-wheel brushes and rotary sanders |
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Have a slip clutch that allows you to adjust the torque settings of the tool |
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Relatively inexpensive to purchase compared to impact drivers |
A comparison between the cons:
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Impact Driver Cons |
Regular Drill Cons |
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Impact drivers cost a great deal more than regular drills |
Can and often stall when driving long, large fasteners |
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They make an awful lot of noise |
Despite having smaller motors, drills have the potential to strip screws |
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Impact drills accept hex-shanked drill bits and drivers only |
Bits can come loose in the chuck which poses safety concerns |
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Unsuitable for tasks that require precision |
Can cause strain and fatigue on the user’s wrist |