This is my first Impact, can you use this tool as a normal drill via adding a bit to it?
338270
No,Crack the wallet and buy a regular or a hammer drill. You can buy a bare tool that fits your battery and save some bucks. Happy days!!
338271
Nope.. this would be a bad idea. Maybe a big concrete drill bit might work ok, but any normal drilling calls for a true drill motor. I have the matching 20v drill and it works great.
338272
No. It does not have a chuck to insert a fit into. Only a 1/2 socket drive. A actually tried to use it as a screw driver once with a Snap On 1/2" socket phylips head attachment. It shattered the drive. This is an excellent impact driver. I'm very happy with it. It has excellent datuery life and quick charging. Couldn't be happier to use on my race shop.
338273
no. it uses standard driver bits. It would probably break drill bits that are mounted in driver bits. It works really good for driving screws and nuts, which is what it is intended to do.
254454
I am unaware of any way to use bits on this multi-tool... It did not come with a toolkit or bits and there is no way to attach an extender or bit to the multitool to make it into a bit driver. You just have the tools that fold out of the middle and the pliers.
1665783
Yes, you should have no problem using these with a standard drill bit chuck. These are a great value and last longer than I expected.
954729
I haven't tried that, but with a masonry bit it should. It's quite a nice tool. Drives screws like "butter"
1645243
first, these are not drill bits,this a fingernail care device. push the button on the narrow end of device,and insert tool that you want to use...be careful,it is a pretty strong device...make sure speed is on slow.
2235831
Yes tough you'll need a drill bit since this comes only with the dual drill bit.
672379
You cannot use this as a drill, it does not have a built in chuck you can adjust for different bit sized and does not turn fast enough.
880423
Yes... if you can find Concrete Bits that fit the quarter inch Hex, go for it... I love my impact... really good for driving screws and bolts in to masonry or Concrete... Never used Concrete bits in impact...Yet... but you can buy bit and screws in a kit... just drill the hole like normal... unless your planning to use the huge ones... but in Cynder blocks... works fine. I also drilled 3/8 inch lags screws, into predrilled holes... do not drill holes bigger then the shaft of the screw.. if you drill them the size of the threads... will not gripI hope this helped... Did I tell you I love my Dewalt?... :) Yes... if you can find Concrete Bits that fit the quarter inch Hex, go for it... I love my impact... really good for driving screws and bolts in to masonry or Concrete... Never used Concrete bits in impact...Yet... but you can buy bit and screws in a kit... just drill the hole like normal... unless your planning to use the huge ones... but in Cynder blocks... works fine. I also drilled 3/8 inch lags screws, into predrilled holes... do not drill holes bigger then the shaft of the screw.. if you drill them the size of the threads... will not gripI hope this helped... Did I tell you I... » Read More Yes... if you can find Concrete Bits that fit the quarter inch Hex, go for it... I love my impact... really good for driving screws and bolts in to masonry or Concrete... Never used Concrete bits in impact...Yet... but you can buy bit and screws in a kit... just drill the hole like normal... unless your planning to use the huge ones... but in Cynder blocks... works fine. I also drilled 3/8 inch lags screws, into predrilled holes... do not drill holes bigger then the shaft of the screw.. if you drill them the size of the threads... will not gripI hope this helped... Did I tell you I love my Dewalt?... :) « Show Less
1879263
With the drill, I would recommend pilot holes. If you get the impact wrench, no need for pilot holes.
72579
Yes, but so can any but the worst of cordless drills. As Kendal mentioned you either want a special bit, and/OR to fasten the work down and be careful.
729336
No! You need to use masonry bits, as they have a carbide tip on the working end. If you force it too much, using a spade bit, you could really screw up your drill...battery, or corded.
1256818
Certainly can. This is a very versatile tool. If drilling 1/4" or thicker recommend using cutting oil for best results and saving your bits.
1453468
An "impact drill" as you call it (actually more properly called an impact driver) is intended to provide huge amounts of torque necessary to insert bolts and screws. It's not meant for drilling, although it will function just fine as a drill--it's simply UNSAFE to use as one. The torque it provides is enough that if your drill bit gets stuck in something, instead of slipping in the chuck, the impact driver will simply shatter the bit. Then you have shrapnel. No bueno.
667634
Yes you can use a regular drill however a drill with a half-inch chuck is nice . Using a drillpress you obtain more accurate plugs or holes while using a drill your plugs May not be perfect
1117440
No, no masonry bits here. If you do get masonry bits for the job be aware that some are not for use with impact drivers. If you are doing large, deep or a quantity of holes consider buying/renting a hammer drill with SDS bits - it goes a lot faster. And wear eye protection!
1955793
I haven't tried, but I see no reason why you shouldn't be able to. The end is adaptable to different size drill bits.
2235943
This is a very special bit, it is not part of the bit selection which comes with the drill. You can find it at http://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/71206916 (as an example, other places online would probably have them)