Impact Drill vs Regular Drill

 Impact drills and regular drills are two tools that look very similar but have different functions and features. Impact drills are designed to drive screws and bolts with a lot of power and torque, using pulses that hammer the bit forward. This makes it easier for the operator to handle and does not require as much force. Impact drills have a locking collar, and they use hex bits instead of standard bits which reduce the amount of stripping on the heads of the screws from slippage. They are more compact, lightweight, and expensive than regular drills, but they also make more noise and are not suitable for delicate work. They can drive long screws and fasteners into wood, metal, and cement with ease. I enjoy using an impact drill when working with project framing or fastening items to each other where you need a secure connection and do not need to be as delicate.

Regular drills are more versatile and can drill and drive in fasteners with more control and precision. They have a keyed or keyless chuck that holds the bits securely, and they can use standard bits and hex bits. Some regular drills have a hammer function that adds pulses to drill forward, but they are not the same as impact drills. They are more affordable than an impact driver and the bits are cheaper. Regular drills have variable speeds that allow for better control when drilling or driving. Regular drivers are best for small projects around the house, like hanging a picture frame. I constantly am using my drill for projects and love how versatile it can be.