![]() The self-centring nature of the 3 jaws is to hold bits tightly, and dead-centre of the chuck for precision drilling. A three-jaw chuck is used to hold round, hexagonal, and even triangular-shaped shanks. The drill uses a three-jaw chuck to hold the power tool accessory. Some brands do make power tool accessories with a ¼” hex shank, specifically for an impact driver. ![]() The tool retention system of the impact driver does allow fast and effortless bit changes but can only hold accessories featuring a ¼” hexagon – which can be limiting. The most obvious difference between the two power tools is the physical size – I’m primarily referring to the length of the machine from the tool retaining end to the back of the casing. Despite the machines looking similar, they are in fact quite different. When I first tried to explain each tool’s characteristics, it prompted a sigh and plenty of head-scratching. Over the last year, we have sold 32% more combi drills than impact drivers, which indicates the versatility of the combi drill.īut what is the difference between an impact driver and a drill? In this piece, we break down everything you need to know about impact drivers vs drills, and explore the different uses, along with their advantages and disadvantages, including: There will definitely be a time when having both machines available will make completing a particular task, faster, safer or easier.’ ’ Des Duddy, Joint Managing Director ‘ It doesn’t matter whether you work predominantly on site or in the workshop. This duo of ‘drill and driver’ often constitutes the foundation of most cordless tool kits, as a huge range of power tool accessories can be used with these two machines alone. The most popular cordless set sold in the UK today is the combi drill and impact driver ‘twin kit’. ![]() Whether you’re a have-a-go handyman or an experienced tradesperson, you’ll almost certainly have heard of, if not used, an impact driver and a drill. Impact Driver vs Drill: which one do I need?
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