Drill vs Impact Driver vs Hammer Drill EXPLAINED | RYOBI Tools 101

when you're just starting out in the world of power tools it can be both confusing and overwhelming especially when it comes to the differences between drills that to the untrained eye look nearly identical you'll often find these tools sold together in combo kits and as a beginner you're left wondering what exactly is the difference between these tools I'm Shannon and in today's video we're going to talk about all things drills impact drivers and Hammer Drills we'll explain the different functions features and applications for each and by the end of this video you'll know exactly which tool to reach for before your next project Welcome to The Beginner's [Music] Guide before we get started be sure to subscribe and hit that notification Bell so you can be the first to hear about new product announcements DIY projects how-to videos and so much more to start off let's look at the main functions of each of these tools beginning with the drill like the name suggests this tool is going to be mainly used for drilling holes and driving screws precision and control are going to be the name of the game with multiple speed and torque settings to choose from the impact driver's main purpose is also to drive Fasteners however it delivers a lot more torque and power to drive both longer and a higher quantity of Fasteners into denser wood that would otherwise be difficult for a standard drill this is due to the spring-loaded concussive force mechanism inside the tool that delivers a rotational strike as much as 50 times a second giving you the consistent power needed for those tougher applications and lastly we've got the hammer drill which is similar to the drill but with the addition of a hammer feature which uses a downward strike to create enough Force to drill into tougher materials like Stone and concrete you'll also find many differences in the features on each of these tools for example the drill and hammer drill both use a Chuck that accepts both round and hex shank bits while impact drivers utilize a quick release Callet that only accepts hex shank bits another feature you'll find on the two drills is the clutch which essentially tells the drill how much power you're you're going to need depending on the material you're working with the clutch will engage and stop the drill as soon as it receives a certain amount of resistance which keeps you from sinking your screw too deep or damaging your material on the clutch is where you'll find the hammer mode that we mentioned previously on your hammer drill in addition to the Chuck and clutch you'll also find a two-speed gear boox which controls the speed of the drill now you might be wondering why the impact driver doesn't include any of these features and put simply it's about the main purpose of the tool the drill is going to be more about precision and control while the impact is about securing Fasteners with as much torque or power as possible it essentially comes down to using the right tool for the job and speaking of using the right tool for the job let's talk about specific situations you might use one tool over the other your drill is going to be best for boring holes and driving small Fasteners so you'll most likely use this for your smaller DIY projects quick home repairs or hanging or mounting things around the house really anything where precision and control are going to be an important factor impact drivers on the other hand will be ideal when driving longer Fasteners or a higher quantity of Fasteners when power and torque are your main concern this might include heavier Duty a projects like building a deck or a fence especially when dealing with dense or naughty wood and lastly because of that downward strike Movement we previously talked about your hammer drill is going to be best when drilling into concrete stone brick or block while it can still be used as a standard drill you're going to want to make sure the hammer mode is disengaged which still leaves you the versatility allowing you to work with those tougher materials we covered a lot there so in summary choosing the right tool for the job is what will give you the best results for your DIY projects every time let us know in the comments which tools you want to know more about thanks for watching and we'll see you next time if you enjoyed this video be sure to like share and subscribe to stay up toate with all our new content like the tools 101 series beginner's guide our how-to DIY series and so much more

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Length: 4min 13sec (253 seconds)

Published: Tue Nov 21 2023