pudgybear
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What do I buy? Usually I am just driving screws, so what do I want a drill or an Driver ????? thanks Bob
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Knotgoalie
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Combo kit. I have the DCK299P2 kit with the DCD996/DCF887. Why not have both?
I like a drill for shorter, smaller screws. driver for longer screws.
both in the van, we use the drills more than the drivers but thats personal choice & probably habbit learned from prior to owning drivers
both in the van, we use the drills more than the drivers but thats personal choice & probably habbit learned from prior to owning drivers
https://www.google.com/search?q=DCK...oid-sprint-us&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
This would be a good compact starter kit for setting screws and drilling holes. Can expand with other 20v tools in the future.
This would be a good compact starter kit for setting screws and drilling holes. Can expand with other 20v tools in the future.
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seber
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I keep both in the shop but in the house I use a battery driver and corded drill. The drill just doesn't get nearly as much use.
Yeah you definitely want both the impact driver and the drill. It's super handy to have a drill bit in the drill and a driving bit in the impact driver, then you don't have to continually change bits when doing a project.
I am kind of a neat freak and hate splitting wood, so I like to pre-drill and then drive a fastener.
The impact driver has like 1,500 in-lbs of torque and will drive pretty much anything with ease. Once you use one, you will love it.
I am kind of a neat freak and hate splitting wood, so I like to pre-drill and then drive a fastener.
The impact driver has like 1,500 in-lbs of torque and will drive pretty much anything with ease. Once you use one, you will love it.
HondaCBMan
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Agree with everyone that said get a drill and impact combo set. With the holidays coming up fast, plenty of sales.
finn
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Combo set. My money says you’ use the driver 90% of the time, though.
NickTheGreat
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I used my old NiCad Dewalt drill for screwing for over a decade. Finally upgraded to the Driver/Drill Li-Ion 4 or 5 years ago.
Once you have and get used to an impact driver, it's hard to go back to a drill for screws. I works so well it's scary.
Once you have and get used to an impact driver, it's hard to go back to a drill for screws. I works so well it's scary.
thr3squared
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Cordless drill (with hammer feature), and impact driver.
If you have to use large paddle bits or you're using BIG hole saws you'll appreciate the hammer on the drill. Then use the impact driver for screws and bolts.
If you have to use large paddle bits or you're using BIG hole saws you'll appreciate the hammer on the drill. Then use the impact driver for screws and bolts.
Farmall450
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Yup. Although a driver is no replacement for a 1/2 drill when you're actually looking to drill/polish/bore/chamfer.
Empty Pockets
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I have both. Go for the drill/driver combo. It's not possible to have too many tools
PassnThru
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This. You should predrill for screws. It has nothing to do with being a neat freak jd although I know what you mean - it's about maintaining the integrity and thus the strength of the connection.
I would add that it's helpful to have yet another drill for the countersink unless you have bits with a countersink built in.
So - three tools:
1: Drill to make the pilot hole
2: Drill to make the counter sink
3: Drill to drive the screw
You can at the minimum make do with two - one to drill and one to drive. Drill the holes - drive the screws. Then switch your drill to the countersink - remove screws one at a time - countersink - and drive the screw home.
You will find a set so useful that you will wonder how you ever lived without it.
PassnThru - I bought a new brushless 12V drill/impact driver kit a couple of months ago and at first thought it was a waste to get the kit since I already had an older brushed 12V drill.
But I soon realized it's really nice to have two drills and an impact driver for exactly the reason you explained. You can drill and countersink a hole and drive the screw in without stopping to swap bits.
But I soon realized it's really nice to have two drills and an impact driver for exactly the reason you explained. You can drill and countersink a hole and drive the screw in without stopping to swap bits.
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IMO the 12v are the stars of the lineup, for the typical home use they are great, and light weight.
NKlamerus
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I would not recommend the Atomic Lineup, go with an 887 and drill of your choice. The larger 1/2" hammer drill is overkill for most work. The 885 is the latest brushed version, some people prefer the feel of a brushed motor, sometimes the brushless models have to decide if they want to go.
I've had all of them and used them here/there, the 887 is my favorite, even got another to put a 3/8" anvil in for sockets.
I work in a large hardware store, get to use what I want around the store. We primarily run Makita because of free batteries, but they do not have near the torque of DeWalt's impact.
I've had all of them and used them here/there, the 887 is my favorite, even got another to put a 3/8" anvil in for sockets.
I work in a large hardware store, get to use what I want around the store. We primarily run Makita because of free batteries, but they do not have near the torque of DeWalt's impact.
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Farmall450
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I would not recommend the Atomic Lineup, go with an 887 and drill of your choice. The larger 1/2" hammer drill is overkill for most work. The 885 is the latest brushed version, some people prefer the feel of a brushed motor, sometimes the brushless models have to decide if they want to go.
I've had all of them and used them here/there, the 887 is my favorite, even got another to put a 3/8" anvil in for sockets.
I work in a large hardware store, get to use what I want around the store. We primarily run Makita because of free batteries, but they do not have near the torque of DeWalt's impact.
I second this -- the 887 is an awesome tool.
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BillK
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Bear,
For driving screws and drilling typical homeowner holes all you need is a decent drill, period.
I had an ancient DeWalt 12 volt drill for almost 25 years. Built two decks with it and replaced all of my fascia with Azek trim board. Drilled plenty of holes in steel and concrete with it. Typical homeowner stuff. I just recently replaced it with a DeWalt 20 volt drill. The batteries for the 12 volt were both pretty dead and it made no sense to spend $120 on batteries when I could get a new drill with batteries on sale for less
For driving screws and drilling typical homeowner holes all you need is a decent drill, period.
I had an ancient DeWalt 12 volt drill for almost 25 years. Built two decks with it and replaced all of my fascia with Azek trim board. Drilled plenty of holes in steel and concrete with it. Typical homeowner stuff. I just recently replaced it with a DeWalt 20 volt drill. The batteries for the 12 volt were both pretty dead and it made no sense to spend $120 on batteries when I could get a new drill with batteries on sale for less
Bear,
For driving screws and drilling typical homeowner holes all you need is a decent drill, period.
I had an ancient DeWalt 12 volt drill for almost 25 years. Built two decks with it and replaced all of my fascia with Azek trim board. Drilled plenty of holes in steel and concrete with it. Typical homeowner stuff. I just recently replaced it with a DeWalt 20 volt drill. The batteries for the 12 volt were both pretty dead and it made no sense to spend $120 on batteries when I could get a new drill with batteries on sale for less
i have built many things with drills as well. while i cant argue about a drill being multipurpose i can argue that a dedicated impact driver will run circles around a drill when it comes to driving screws.
they are easier to change bits, lighter, more compact and hit harder than a drill. the newer multi speed impact drivers are even that much better. the only time a drill may be better is when using the clutch to not overdrive screws and as i said before a multi speed impact driver with a variable speed trigger makes even that feature less relevant.
As long as the screws aren't too large, that's a job for the cordless screwdriver anyway (e.g. DCF601, Milwaukee 2402, etc). A drill with a clutch works fine, but a screwdriver with a clutch and 1/4" quick change chuck is even better.
I really only use my cordless drills for drilling, countersinking, or otherwise turning something that doesn't have a 1/4" shank. Spinning fasteners is always either the impact driver or screwdriver.