Having high-quality power tools that you can rely on is very important if you like doing things around your home by yourself and you don’t want to hire a handyman for every little thing.
At the end of the day, everyone should be able to drive the screws or drill holes when needed. That’s why you should invest in quality tools that will make the job easier.
Before we talk about how to use an impact driver, we should explain the difference between a cordless drill and an impact driver.
What’s the difference between a power drill and an impact driver?
The main difference between these two tools is that drill is more versatile than the impact driver. However, it’s also less powerful when it comes to driving screws.
Drills are also bigger and take up more space in your tool-box. While you can use a drill for both drilling holes and driving screws, you can use an impact driver only for the second.
When you’re on a budget, a cordless drill is an affordable option while impact drivers are more expensive yet much faster and efficient. That’s why, if you can, you should invest in both tools if you want to have everything covered.
Cordless drill
When you use a drill with many different drill bits, you can do so many things with only one power tool. You can drill holes through different materials such as wood, plastic, steel, and other metals, concrete, etc. You can also drive different types of screws through the same materials.
Not only can you drive them, but you can also tighten a screw very easily with this amazing tool. Its versatility is the reason that almost everyone has it at home and use it very often.
Compared to the impact driver, a cordless drill is much cheaper, and it isn’t as loud.
However, if you need a quick power tool that will drive the screws in a matter of seconds, and you need something small and compact, the impact driver should be your choice.
Impact Driver
Even though a cordless impact driver does require a more significant investment because they cost more than cordless drills, this is another tool that makes any handy job much easier and faster.
Another difference is that impact drivers use a different type of bits because the impact driver bits need to be specially created to withstand the force that the tool uses to screw them in quickly.
An impact driver, however, can’t be used to drill holes and it’s a bit louder than the cordless drill. But since the entire process lasts less than 2 seconds, you won’t mind the sound.
It’s so efficient and precise, and most importantly, very easy to use. So, without further ado, let’s explain how to use an impact driver.
How to Use an Impact Driver – Step by Step
You’ve saved some money, invested in a good-quality impact driver and compatible bits, now what’s next?
Maybe you already have a lot of experience and can figure out how to use this power tool by yourself, but if you aren’t so skilled, let’s describe in detail the entire process of using an impact driver.
1. Step one – Choose the requiring driver bit
When you purchase an impact drill, you get a box full of bits that you can use and change whenever you want/need. You should choose the right one for every screw you are about to use.
According to the drive on the screw, you should be able to determine which bit would be the corresponding one.
What you should keep in mind is not only the shape on the drive but the size of the screw as well. If the screw you have is too big, the bit on the impact driver will slip.
Also, if the screw is smaller than the bit, it won’t be possible to drive it because the bit won’t fit even though the shape may be the same.
2. Step two – Insert the bit into the chuck
This may seem complicated at first, but it’s actually very simple. All you have to do is slide the chuck out and hold it while placing the bit inside. Once you place the bit, release the chuck.
The same goes when removing or changing the bits. So, as you can see, the entire process lasts around 2 seconds, and it’s really easy to do right away.
3. Step three – Place the screw on the bit and hold it
Now it’s time to take the screw and hold it against the object you want to drive it in. You should apply a bit of pressure on the impact driver in order to keep the screw in place.
If you want, you can also hold the driver with one hand while holding the screw with another. In that case, be careful once you start driving the screw.
4. Step four – forward or reverse switch?
If you want to drive the screw inside, choose the “forward” setting on the driver. If you’re going to take it out, switch to the “reverse”.
This switch is placed close to the trigger button, so it’s pretty neat and easy to control even with one hand.
5. Step five – Drive the screw!
Now that everything is set-up, all you have to do is decide the angle and push the trigger button, and the screw will be where you wanted it to be in 2 seconds!
As you can see, driving screws like a professional is easy when you have a reliable power tool to help you with your job.
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