Dewalt Dc825Bkr Factory Reconditioned Cordless Impact Driver for $79.88
Frameless motor for extended tool durability and life
1,330 inch-pounds of maximum torque to perform a wide range of fastening applications
Replaceable brushes for increased serviceability
Durable magnesium gear case and all metal transmission for extended durability
Heavy-duty impacting mechanism directs torque to fastener without kickback
1/4-inch drive hex shank with quick release for fast bit changes
Textured anti-slip comfort grip provides maximum comfort and control
Built-In LED Light helps to illuminate dark corners and workspaces
@gilfilent, et al... 1/4" hex shank means that you can use hex shank drill bits, so, yes, you absolutely CAN use this as a drill as I do almost daily. A completely acceptable use.
@gilfilent: If by "screw up," you mean shatter, then maybe. This neither works like a drill internally nor does it interact with the materials in question like a drill. You may be able to make it behave in a drill-ish manner, but things aren't likely to go well.
I use this to put long deck screws in all the time. It's what its made for, not sure what you are getting at. It hammers instead of a constant drill, its the only difference.
By normal bits I mean non impact bits that snap in. Normal bits that a drill uses will not work here.
I own this driver and yes, it fully functions as a drill with impact ready bits which is ALL we use because they work best for pretty much any home contractor project. This is the clear choice over the actual drill that came in the kit every team by me and my team.
@psbuckley: AGREED!
While it may not be the designed purpose of this tool you absolutely can use it for light drilling duty. And there are numerous hex head drill bits that can be used. General light duty drilling activities won't usually engage the "impact" action of the drill. the driver must be under a certain amount of resistance before that happens.
And you also don't "Have" to use impact bits. You should. But you don't have to. I rebuilt a deck around a 33' swimming pool and finished a basement with my Makita impact driver. Using it for both predrilling small holes in wood and steel for a suspended ceiling. During that time I broke exactly 1 standard #2 phillips bit. But if you are going to do that make certain you are wearing glasses or goggles. Which you should be using anyhow when you use ANY impact tool.
http://toolguyd.com/you-can-use-an-impact-driver-to-drill-holes-but-should-you/
And while I bought the makita version of this tool and this accessory here you go..
http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW0521-Connect-Impact-Conversion/dp/B000KKWLE8
the manufacturers make a drill chuck specifically for use in an impact driver so you don't need to worry about finding hex head bits.
After reading the comments, I realized some people just don't get it. It doesn't matter what the tools is supposed to be used for. Use it for whatever you want! Yes, it will drill a hole. Yes, it will put it long and short screws. Yes, it will put in smaller lag bolts. Yes, you can buy 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" socket adapters. Every tool has a job, indeed, but if you say you've never used a wrench or anything other than a hammer to "tap" or "hammer" something, you're lying. It's a tool, use it how it best benefits you and your project! I use mine all the time and these things are awesome, buy one.
Shattering is a consideration more with hammer drills. Common misconception between the drill types - while this has a hammering action, it's along one axis only - rotational. A hammer drill used for masonry, etc, hammers along two axes, providing a "punch" to the bit. Impact drivers (driver - *not impact wrench) don't hit the bits with enough torque to shatter them (unless you're using hollow core chinese made bits or something) - especially not this one. This drill is meant for getting screws in with less change of stripping them. Can be used to make holes also - and i find them pretty useful with spade bits for that very purpose... the blade doesn't get as hot, and you can make it further into thick material before scorching it (never scorch your bits - easiest way to dull them)
@everyone else - this is fine as a light duty drill, and you won't be shattering bits or causing mayhem lol.
@pudge002: This works great with the hex shank drill bits and its much faster rpm than my other dewalt drill. I use it 95 times out of 100 for all applications. It also saves my arm when putting in sheet metal screws... Im still getting cortisone shots from doing it with my regular drill.
Oh and it works just as good as an impact wrench with the socket adapter available just about anywhere.
This is great, its not a drill but can do the same thing.. You just need to use impact bits or you'll screw up your normal bits.
@gilfilent: I believe you are thinking of a hammer drill. This is an impact driver used for sockets. It does not have a chuck to put any kind of drill bit in.
Okay people, This impact driver is designed for screws no sockets. I know this because the chuck is a 1/4 hex, which just so happens to be the same as the quick release on screw bits. If it were designed for sockets it would have a 3/8" square head on it that accepts sockets. I
I have one of these and use it to screw in screws all the time and it works great, in fact it works better than a standard screw gun (just louder).
Impact drivers do have a hammer motion just not the same as a hammer drill. The difference is when an impact driver hammers the force from the hammer forces a quarter turn making, and the hammer drill the hammering is all inline with the drill and not used to turn the drill.
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