DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HAMMER DRILL DRIVERS & IMPACT DRIVERS (Ultimate Guide Tips and Tricks)

[@lisaferrara8120]

WOW! This video was extremely helpful. I had wondered which driver was the most versatile, and you answered my question. Love the tips at the end!! I’m from Philadelphia, too!

[@VCGConstruction]

Awesome Lisa, we’re neighbors!! 👍🏻

[@OfficialFatLip]

But what about compact 12v hammer/ impact drivers?

[@bigrobbyd.6805]

Deep down, Nick always wanted to be an orchestra conductor.

[@CTEKGUY]

JC...🤦🏻‍♂️🤣 Video was super entertaining & informative! But THIS comment...🏆😅👍🏼

[@millermart777]

I was thinking more along the lines of too many late night/early infomercials. It's a subconscious audition for the Home Shopping Network lol

[@BoneCowboy]

🤣🤣🤣

[@elbacanreal]

They should let him use the bathroom.

[@ForFucksSake57591]

😂😂😂😂💀💀💀

[@billyx6589]

@15:06 is the funniest statement ever! "We're in 2020 pops!" Thanks for the demo and the laughs bro 😂

[@rustyb78]

Moving those hands around like Scotty Kilmer.

[@Luca-mv5ku]

I was thinking the same! lol

[@xoxsolidusxox]

Using your drill driver will lower its life

[@kylelake3262]

I wouldn’t even call Scott’s a mechanic

[@kylelake3262]

Scotty

[@christophercrawford2736]

Rusty Bryant 😂

[@battles423]

Just got my drill and impact for Christmas 2021. Awesome video.

[@DaveSincere]

This is probably the BEST video on the difference between the two drivers / drills. Thanks my man!!

[@AlexTheLi0n]

Thanks!

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you! 👍🏻

[@juicewatter]

I recently purchased the DCK299D1W1 kit with the 998 with 8ah and 887 with a 2ah battery, I had a 885 impact already which I use a lot at work, and this new power detect drill is a monster, makes drilling all the holes much easier and faster when I rough out, I use my impact still to drill holes when I need something smaller to fit in spaces the 998 won’t, outstanding tools and always a great video from this channel.

[@MichaelSmith-57]

I bought the same kit November 30 2021 and love both tools. Just a DIY’er but really appreciate quality and what this kit contains!

[@Xedgehog1]

Love this...I work at a home improvement box store. This info helps me sell correctly.

[@pr0xZen]

Coming from a background in concrete rework; core drilling, big hydraulic concrete sawing, diamond wire sawing etc, my fav love tool maker and company is Hilti. But having to quit because of an accident, these days it's mostly Milwaukee for me. Top shelf power, build, very good quality, for what just a few years ago was midrange prosumer priceclass. After a severe accident, my work now is microsoldering. There my fav brand is very much in the same vein (top quality and performance for prosumer price; Hakko).

[@bobs6129]

This price didn't matter nothing really touches the Hilti but they are ridiculously expensive

[@CMOS357]

First off I'd like to say a damn good video! I just watched on another channel a video stating drilling is best left to the drill but after watching your very explicit demonstration I agree with your video the impact driver with the correct impact drilling bit is a much better option and easier on the body. Plus I appreciate the tips and tricks you gave on how to remove a screw that has a stripped head and how to use a screw as a drill bit - That's what I call real 🌎 world construction 😎👍 knowledge.

[@badlilstang]

I grew up in residential construction. My Dad owned an electrical company and we wired up a lot of nice homes that were fairly big. Before 60 my Dad had blown out both his shoulders and had both replaced. Hardest working man I ever met. I can't agree more with what he says about tool weight and saving your body!

[@Griffers211]

Just an FYI the reason they say don't drill with in impact has more todo with the material the bit is made from and not being an impact grade metal. With soft woods it is probably not a big deal. But harder woods, metals, and so on you could crack or shatter drill bits in an impact over a drill. And that's from the constant impacting that is taking place. And I've asked manufacturers why they put the 1/4" end on drill bits, and the normal answer I get is that's what sells. Just thought I'd share what I found in my years in the tool trade. Otherwise great video love watching. Go Dewalt!

[@boosted2.4_sky]

If it's got a quarter hex on it.....put it in the impact!...🤘

[@jmackinjersey1]

If it has the little cut around the end of the hex and is rated as an impact bit. I've seen hex shaft bits used in impact drivers not only fall out, but also twist or even shatter, because they are not designed to be used in an impact.

[@KT-iu2ov]

Oh man, I have have never had a drill of any power tool really, but today I learned so much with you here. Thank you!

[@PaulRudd1941]

I've been an HVAC installer for about 5 years, I love my Ridgid tools, the lifetime warranties are unbeaten in the industry. The only gripe I have with them is that they just don't have the range of tools that Dewalt or Milwaukee has.

[@Borescoped]

Regarding drill bits in an impact driver: they aren’t made all the same. Some are impact “ready”, meaning they are 1/4” hex shanked, to fit into an impact. Other drill bits are impact “rated”, meaning not only are the 1/4” hex shanked, but the manufacturer of the drill bit intends for the user to be able to use them in an impact driver if the user wants to, and that the bit should be able to handle being impacted by the tool.

[@NinjaBurg3r]

Powerful shoutout to Norm Abram. Used to watch The New Yankee Workshop with my dad before school when I was young and he really helped cement my fascination with tools and building things!

[@thatboredguy5951]

Holy shit you just hit a part of my childhood I totally forgot about!

[@carolineboves4043]

Oh WOW!!!!😱 I'm a mom of two, desperately attempting to fully equip my household toolbox for a quite some time...🙄 the only thing stopping me was actually not knowing which of ALL THESE power tools to get for around-the-house needs. I'm quite a bit of a perfectionist mom, i love DIY projects🤓 and i like to have all the things that one would need for all sorts of occasions (having children brings that sense of "being ready for everything" in most of us...)😂 I wanted to have everything we needed when we moved to my new apartment for when we started to set things up around the house (without having to go crazy borrowing tools). I am so glad i found this video.... Very specific, very concise and clear. Thank you so much!!🥰 The only question i have for you is this... Me, as a YOUNG old-timer, remember that the drills used to be corded, now it is almost an oddity to find any that are corded🧐. All you will find is cordless... 🤓In my book, any tool or item that uses any type of rechargeable battery, will eventually need replacing the battery that are quite expensive... Would you recommend a corded drill/driver??? Do they in fact last any longer?🤔

[@tauseefhassan7796]

I heard a story out of Australia that the average drill used for home use saw 15 minutes of use over its lifetime. I don’t know if that’s true or a tall tale, but rest assured that if you buy a quality tool, you’ll have it handy for the rest of your life. If you buy a cheap tool, same deal. For 95% of homeowners, corded tools are fine.

[@carolineboves4043]

@@tauseefhassan7796 15 minutes of home use???😳 Not in my house. Installing AC units ALONE will take way more than 15 minutes of use per unit. Then installing the brackets for the curtains on every window (kitchen, bedrooms, living room, etc. Installing nails on concrete walls to hang decorations, etc A corded drill has always been my best option to look for cause i got no problem using an extension cord to plug it in the wall socket. Those rechargeable batteries eventually die and to replace them you're looking at a pretty penny. Some end up buying the drill again!!🤣😂

[@bobs6129]

@@carolineboves4043 one thing and this is a fact this isnt an opinion when you store anything with lithium ion batteries you want to leave them at about half capacity. And not that I think you would do this but try not to charge them under 40° f if you stick to that the new lithium ion batteries will last forever

[@abishekrodriguez4408]

I used to work with DeWalt or Milwaukee and I used to work as a contractor for 7years and I've quite a bit of experience, it's kinda happy for me to see professionals giving tips

[@danielborja9751]

Which do you recommend is better Milwaukee , dewalt or , makita ? I’m thinking of purchasing a dewalt 7 piece kit from Home Depot for around $499 just wondering if it’s a quality tool company

[@bobs6129]

@@danielborja9751 you can't go wrong with any of them really but I like the deWalt better it seems like you see specials more often and they have a wide variety of tools so if you have their batteries more than likely you'll be able to find a tool for a specific trade where the others are limited.

[@MysticNessly]

After seeing your demo, it looks like no need for drill driver! This makes my decision easier. Have to put cabinets up. This seems to fit bill. Thanks for the class and tips! much appreciated. Didn't know a lick about powertools, but now I know a lot more thanks to the your video!

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you for the awesome feedback!

[@t.chrisrobinson2388]

Thank you! Not easy to find this information!

[@Shirodx]

True. Please keep the teaching and learning for some of us noobs.

[@thumbtop9562]

Super helpful! I just bought a DeWalt Impact driver and this vid of yours really gave me all info I need to operate it properly. Thanks.

[@enginewatcher6291]

Thanks Nick. You mentioned 4Ah battery v 1.5Ah and said always get the bigger battery. Ok I partly agree, but there is a big benefit to the smaller batteries too, they are dirt cheap on ebay because everyone wants bigger. I used to be a fit guy too but age and a bad heart have caught up with me, i just work around the house now, the smaller batteries are half the weight. If im on a bigger job I have some 4Ah or i just swap out the battery each time I have tea, if your battery runs flat your not drinking enough tea. You tell us how much easier the impact is weight wise, please give this a mention. I got an XRP drill and the 3 speed impact from dewalt, love them so I brought the 10.8v combi set for diy. Wow small and powerful for the little jobs. Half the weight. The wife says thank you, now i put tape around my tool, she dont like it deep😜 Great watching from the UK 🇬🇧 thanks guys.

[@bobs6129]

You'll get More voltage sag with a smaller capacity battery though but I agree I use 2 amp batteries for my radio, drywall gun when I'm running a drywall gun real light duty stuff but anything medium duty and up I use the four amp compacts or 6 amp

[@mjc8761]

Happy Saturday thx for the comparison Nick & for the tricks & tips!

[@WindOfTheWisp_Janine]

Thanks for another great video! Learned a lot...especially to be careful with a powerful drill driver due to the high torque they can produce. Huge fan of Kobalt stuff...will be ordering the new $399 (!) 5 piece XTR combo kit with rolling case, when it becomes available for shipping online. Just wanted to mention for folks that may be new to how impact drivers work, that the impact is in the rotational direction of the fastener, whereas the impact with a hammer drill is straight ahead, in line with the bit. Thanks again!

[@98Bouron]

Never would have thought to drive with an impact. And never would have thought to tighten the Chuck of hammer drill to a screw. I've always used rubber band on a bit to get out stripped screws. Great tips guys!

[@milleniumraz]

I’m an ignorant DIY noob and this video was incredibly helpful! I’ve seen the light!

[@evieville3347]

I was watching another video on the difference between the tools and I almost fell asleep. Then I picked to watch this video, again. Again, because I’ve watched it before. It’s entertaining and informative.

[@nicholasfattizzi6168]

simple tip I learned the hard way when I was an apprentice. I'm sure most will say I was obvious but never put your head close enough to the drill where in the case of bind up like it did to Nick it knocks you off a ladder . Sounds stupid but there's plenty of situations where you can end up learning this the hard way.

[@VCGConstruction]

That’ll knock some sense in to you!

[@tekoa.9450]

@@VCGConstruction 😂🤣😂🤣😂👍🏾

[@theaniahlator7954]

You can't fix stupid, but you can slap sense

[@chrisgeoss2543]

I work at lowes on the overnight shift. I also just happen to work in the tool department. I got a great deal on my 899 dewalt impact wrench...I only paid 250 bucks....a week later it went back up to 350 dollars. I love my job!

[@MarzNet256]

You can also get a 1/2 drive to hex adapter to turn larger impact guns into hex drive. In addition, can use a 3/8 to 1/2 increaser (impact rated) to use the hex adapter with 3/8 drive as well.

[@williamreside5573]

I like Nick. Sure he is passionate but he is "the man". I could listen to him all day.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you for the support William! You are the man!

[@zoalord12]

Thank you for this awesome review, saved me money on buying another tool for the drilling, i already have the driver. Ordering the correct drill bits (quarter inch hex) which i didn't know about and I'm done.

[@charliebear242424]

Great video! New to drills and learning to be a sparky. Great lay terms and language.

[@somethingtrulyhorrifying]

If that isn't the Australian version of an electrician then I don't know what is. The most Oz-esque thing I've read all week lol.

[@camdenj2010]

Thank you! This answered many of my questions and I now understand the difference between them which will help me be more productive and efficient! Great video!!

[@mariofelix6182]

Oh yeah..awesome video...do to this video I Will definitely buy an impact drill..thanks a million..

[@susanjessop4408]

Wow that was an amazing video for a beginner. I am new with tools as I have been doing wood pallet art. I have watched several videos but this one is by far the best. East to follow for a beginner and tons of information.

[@rellorellin7544]

Great video. Thanks for posting. Learned a lot.

[@JasonNortwich]

These videos by Nick are the BEST!! Keep doing these please.

[@robertarnobit5357]

Thanks for explaining the difference. Now I know 👍

[@AndriFahlevi]

awesome!... thanks for review and awesome tips from indonesia!

[@Captain_von_Tap]

I am a potential incurable 'drillaholic', and I really enjoyed your enthusiastic delivery of this video! I have both of the same tools here in front of me, and did wonder about using the impact driver for drilling too! I think that we should all meet up for a massive drill symposium someday!

[@andersonnettleship845]

In my opinion there are only 2 brands of cordless power tools that are worth buying. Makita and Milwaukee, both have huge a huge lineup of cordless tools and both are top quality. Not a fan of DeWalt after they were bought by Black & Decker and the same goes for Porter Cable. I mainly use Makita because I have a bunch of batteries and they last for years. The trick of marking drill bits with a marker or tape is a very old one but some people aren’t aware of it so it’s great information to pass along. I’ve got a few tips of my own. I have to install Saw Cut Detection Loops for Drive Throughs at restaurants when the original Loop fails or speaker pedestal is relocated and the “Saw Cut” needs to be 2” deep, a consistent depth makes the installation easier so I use a Lumber Crayon to mark the depth on the blade. I can easily see the mark when cutting and keep a fairly consistent depth. Another tip is to use crushed or pellet ice to keep hole saws cool and lubricated when drilling holes in steel (3/8” and up) or stainless steel. After drilling the pilot hole without the hole saw attached I use electric tape to close off the holes on the side of the hole saw, fill the hole saw with ice (most of my customers are Restaurants so ice is readily available) then I drill the hole with moderate speed and quite a bit of pressure. This actually cuts faster and cleaner than dry at high speed since more material is removed on each pass. My hole saws usually last for several hundred holes and I have a 1 3/8” Greenly hole saw that has probably drilled 500 holes or more in steel and stainless steel. The melting ice keeps everything cool and the water provides plenty of lubrication as well as flushing the chips away plus cleanup is easier than removing cutting oil before painting. Sure your hole saws can rust but spraying everything with WD-40 takes care of that. The best hole saws in my opinion are in no specific order are Greenly and Milwaukee, Lenox are also great hole saws but their thinner profile makes them susceptible to the teeth breaking off in heavy steel which really sucks. Also when drilling stainless steel you must drill slow with moderate pressure, if you get it very hot the stainless steel will “work harden” and you will have to move or wear your way through it which ruins the pilot bit and hole saw.

[@caalm9637]

Hilti is superior

[@bobs6129]

Black & Decker industry and construction was one of the best tools made at one time that's what became deWalt if I'm not mistaken and that was a primary brand at Grainger there's a huge difference between the mom and pop Black & Decker and deWalt.

[@bobs6129]

Oh and Milwaukee and Makita have tiny little tool lines if your trying to compare them to DeWalt

[@markagajanian5059]

Dewalt rules!!!! Can't believe my buddy Vince likes Milwaukee. It's all good you guys still kill it on videos.

[@VCGConstruction]

👍🏻

[@ronaldomac566]

Mate, Makita all the way....! lever let me down man...

[@krapeevids6992]

@@ronaldomac566, Makita is awesome but very expensive here in USA and not very popular. But if I had the money I would get only Makita

[@HJuice23]

By far the most entertaining tool reviewer on KZbin 😂

[@starbravo672]

Learned a lot man. Thanks.

[@gijoyjoy]

This is such a great video! I really appreciate your thoroughness on the clutch and those power settings. I always wondered what those meant. Great job!

[@katjammer488]

Great job with the explanations and very clear. Which Dewalt model of drill/driver/hammer are you using at the 8:18 mark of your video? Thank you for the video.

[@MrJose123704]

“ never go too deep!” 😂

[@aristeocortes973]

That’s what she said🤣

[@AdminTechnopedia]

As long someone doesn't screaming if it's hurt, than deeper is not the matter .. this is a fact boys and gals

[@ronwilliams329]

go deep or go home!

[@linuxlegion4312]

Nice one

[@jamesc4343]

Definitely a user of the Painters Tape!

[@charlesviner1565]

Thanks for the video from Davenport Iowa. LOL

[@Chuppakabras]

Awesome video for beginners like me! 😎👍

[@Gollammeister]

I just got a drill impact driver DeWalt 18v set today so looking forward to trying it out

[@marset.designsplus3813]

Your Great‼️👍🏾🇹🇹 Very comprehensive and entertaining 👏🏾♥️👊🏽😁 Was looking for info on choosing tools to buy in the (Black Friday) sale. Got so much more... knowledge. 🤔 Subscribed 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🤸🏽‍♀️. From Trinidad but, my son lives in Boston.

[@josephmalinowski6817]

When it comes to paddle bits Daredevil is by far the best and it happened to be on this channel I asked a question about a good spade bit and thank you to New Jersey Workshop for pointing me into the right direction because I never had a problem my bits thanks New Jersey Workshop

[@iu1191]

Very informative! Thanks for the video. Really helped!

[@errolflyne4630]

great video, whatever im curious about is explained here, like a magic. lords of the screw drivers you. i was hungry but full now. i agree that the impact driver is the correct selection. my next purchase will be one of them and the brand is likely to be dewalt, the safe brand. well done men!

[@thebackwoodsmechanic5029]

I've used a lot of brands but I just keep stocking up on the black & yellow because it works

[@CambioJoe]

I learned a lot, great video!

[@stephenadams2594]

I definitely agree cool video man

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you Stephen!

[@jamespruitt6718]

Ironically, with everything you did, the drill actually worked the best. Not to mention the extra tidbits at the end just added to its usefulness.

[@jaw3895]

Awesome video, thank you!

[@TAT760]

Great video Nick!!! Thank you!!! Milwaukee!!! Team red all day!!! But I’m starting to like some Dewalt too!!! #VERYCOOLGANG!!!!

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you Tim!

[@DCDamian95]

“Stop using me so much, you’re blowing me out!” *cue Michael Scott*

[@jmackinjersey1]

I guess that is fitting for a DeWalt.

[@kylelavallee2505]

That’s what she said

[@kernst8927]

Great review! Thanks!

[@claudettegosselin7550]

Great demo, learned a few tricks today.

[@ManCaverTools]

Excellent video Nick

[@jonathanevans4686]

Well done Nick very informative 👍

[@joshbenton810]

When i started my apprenticeship, i was prewiring a house, and had my drill and impact with me, the qualified guy told me to put them away as the cordless stuff isnt good (i had a dewalt 996) I then proceeded to drill faster and didnt deal with a cord, and then when the studs were too close together for my drill to drill a straight hole, i switched to my impact and drilled the hole straight, he then got pissed at me for using *my impact* and *my bit* to drill because impacts arent made for drilling. Dude couldnt stand shit being done any other way than his exact way, even though he was an idiot, but now had an apprentice to blame all his fuckups on, which slso happens to be the reason they got rid of me 😂

[@frankdukes3499]

I was told that same exact thing about battery tools were junk🤣🤣🤣

[@Yukikazehalo]

@@frankdukes3499 if I had a contractor come onto a project with only corded tools I'd ask them to leave...

[@Being_Joe]

@@frankdukes3499 probably were junk. I wonder at what point became good enough to replace corded tools.

[@helloman3676]

Battery nowadays is as strong as any corded tools. These boomers just can’t accept change. Sure, 10 years ago they were right but not anymore.

[@worldwidewes8411]

Apprentice = fall guy, lmao 😂 facts

[@evilqtip7098]

nice video man 1!

[@cdgregOG]

Some really nice and helpful starter info here, thanks Nick!

[@saiyanwarrior828]

I love your gestures makes it more interesting

[@VCGConstruction]

Haha thank you!

[@buffalojustice3703]

You asked, so I'll answer. I love love my impacts, unbelievable power and versatility! The drill/driver is still the king though. I can do more powerful drills and really work the tool through many different operations. I love them both and am really happy that I could get them on a combo buy.

[@drgopta2180]

Would the dewalt clutch work any better with the smaller battery?

[@romikathy]

Scotty and Vince combined, like it🍺

[@chienteng9032]

great video now i know impact driver is better choice

[@GG-rh6he]

Old fart here... lol. Thanks for your video. i knew some of this but it's great to see this explained so well.

[@the_luminary]

Great Tips at the end

[@base1096-d7x]

Great Video man!!!!!

[@christophercrawford2736]

A few times my Dewalt hammer drill’s Chuck has been so tight that it’s locked up on my bit and I can’t loosed the Chuck by hand. I used a rubber strap wrench and easily got it open.

[@alonsoglez5711]

Oil

[@christophercrawford2736]

Alonso Glez tried that

[@coolmanchiefs]

What do mean oil

[@bobs6129]

When it does that take the bit out if you can and tap on the jaws of the chuck with a hammer just to push them back slightly and it'll open up

[@crazyjoe91682]

Love my 887. I use it more than my 996 but I’ll give my hammer drill some TLC from time to time.

[@BobMuir100]

Great stuff, could the screw issue on the DeWalt be the massive battery that has so much torque? Try it with the smaller one.

[@מעייןהמלבלבתחייםםםם]

Nick good video thanks for all the tips and the knowledge sharing with the very cool gang! I'm using the Bosch 183 hammer drill, the impact Bosch Frick first gen for my woodworking and for my home maintenance ( drilling in concrete, blocks, changing car tires...). So thanks for everything and for your skilful assistant😉

[@AlexTheLi0n]

I definitely learned something today 🙃

[@bluemantom77]

Nick you the man 👊 I appreciate everything you do

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you for the support Thomas!

[@rubencarlomartinez5315]

Nice info for a newbie in powertools. Good videos! 😏

[@davidlouangprasert4728]

Thanks this video is very helpful

[@markkallu3804]

You're a good teacher

[@awesomeness1113]

I really enjoyed this video and visual demonstration. Definitely helpful. Not bad for a Dewalt guy

[@hassankassim9152]

Appreciate...really helpfull,impact drill is enough for me.

[@bhribik21ify]

Great video brother 👊👍. I like the idea of using the screw as a drill bit. I have done that before lol. That DeWalt 998 is a torque monster bro. Keep up the good work guys 👍

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you for the support Brandon!

[@rolandasmith1032]

Thank you so much! Upgrading my battery vs buying a whole new drill. Thanks!

[@chaokang4809]

How genius u r, thank you so much for your guys sharing and efforts. Next, where we can get the great drill bits. Haha

[@spiketamara2007]

am i odd for always having my drill driver to screw setting and yet never over sunk a screw thanks to personal knowledge and control on my hand

[@VL-OGZ.]

Wow I thought I was the only one...Lol

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

Slower speed mix the battery last longer generally

[@srtorres221]

Thanx for the great tutorial on the difference. I'm just getting started on woodworking as a hobby and this definitely cleared up some questions I had with my impact and drill driver.

[@dav1d629]

Bro those drills look powerful!

[@MarioSanchez-mc1fz]

Thank you this video is very helpful I was thinking about buying Both a Hammer drill and a drill driver That's make sense To buy a drill driver also to tips what very helpful specially being new to DIY

[@billm7166]

Thank you i still need the hammer drill i have cement walls and i appreciate the tricks with the screws i didnt know them i had many stripped screws i wish i knew that years ago

[@billm7166]

I didnt get the hammer drill i got a 12v Bosch impact driver and a n adapter that takes drill bits it works almost as good as a hammer drill just a little wobble in the chuck but with 100nm of torque there is plenty of power to do anything

[@Joeswoodworking21]

Used bostitch guns for longest times till few years ago I switched to kabolt. Love em