Can I use the impact driver with a concrete bit to drill concrete? I don't understand why the impact is on driver instead of drill.
880421
No look up impact vs hammer drill on google an impact uses the hammer to increase torque not to actually hammer into concrete.
880422
The drill and the impact drill/driver are two different types of devices (obviously). The impact driver requires a hex ended bit. You can easily find a concrete bit with the hex end (1/4"). However, you will be asking a lot of your 12V machine if you try to drill concrete. I suggest a corded drill or at least an 18V battery drill for that type of work.
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
880424
no the impact is not for drilling concrete. you need a hammer drill ti drill concrete
346959
Depends on the size of screw or lag bolt. Think of it as a mini impact driver. I haven't drilled into concrete with it but I wouldn't hesitate to try small diameter concrete screws or concrete drill bits for holes not greater than 1/4 inch. If you want to use drill bits to make holes you will need an attachment chuck since the Dewalt only has a hex head chuck. Hope this helps. I really like this drill - it has long battery life and has surprised me with its power.
296248
the impact driver definitely creates more power for almost everything. I would only get the standard drill if I was doing light detailed work only
153150
A hammer drill its just a drill and a small percussion drive used to drive carbide or diamond tip drill bits easier into concrete or other hard materials.An impact driver is usually used to tighten or loosen bolts and nuts with impact type sockets.
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The drill itself can be used to drive something that will cut the granite, but I do not know if the concrete core bit can be successfully used to cut the stone. I bet the manufacturer of the bit can answer that question.
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This is a very powerful impact used for heavy duty use. If you try to use it for screws and drill bits it would twist them off. The tool you are looking for is a drill or drill driver.
439603
i have not used my ps31-2a 12 for drilling in concrete, because i have a bosch hammer drill that does a great job in concrete. i would expect that this drill would work fine with a good sharp concrete bit, and drilling smaller holes. if you are planning to drill larger holes and deep holes, you should use a larger drill preferably a hammer drill.
884864
Yes you can use it as an impact driver. The hammer drill function is used for concrete for example the ring beam of a brick house it becomes more difficult to drill through concrete so the hammer function is for that purpose
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Yes...I use some of these bits at work on a daily basis and they work fine with a impact driver.
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A drill is just driven around by the motor, usually with some ability to control the speed with the trigger. An impact driver is "hammered around", like an air tool that removes lug nuts from an automobile or truck wheel. Often nuts are very tight or are corroded in place, so the impact will break them lose. I have a normal drill and an impact driver. Both take the same 1/4" shank bits as well as drill bits. I favor the impact driver when drilling stucco to install anchors for stuff I want on the house. For most jobs I use the regular drill. I don't often need the impact driver to remove nuts, but it sure helps when I need it. (A third tool is a hammer drill, which is more substantial, uses special concrete bits and chisels, and can make holes in concrete walls and slabs quickly.)
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My husband says with the right bit, it should work fine. He has used it to drill into concrete. Hope this helps.
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I used this drill on hard concrete and its was amazing. The drill bit i used was poor quality but the drill itself performed excellent. It doesn't lock in slow speed, just as it was described "variable speed" and that is what i saw when i used it. Personally its very powerful. Just buy the percussion bits which works best with it.
439607
Well you might want the PS130 as it has the Hammer Drill feature used in concrete. Impact rate from 0-19,500.Sorry earlier post said PS131 but I ment PS130.
2205607
No, an impact driver is like the drill/driver, but with more torque for driving nut/bolts larger than screws and such.
1045483
If you have never owned an impact driver, you should try it. I no longer use my standard drill for anything unless I am not close to my impact. I have drilled with it, but you will need drills with a hex shank... or you will need a drill bit adapter/chuck.
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Yes it can. How well it does it depends the type of concrete (there are different strenghts) and type of aggreates (rocks) in the concrete. If you hit a rock it may slow down some but a good quality masonary bit will be able to overcome it. If your drilling large holes you may want to use a smaller bit first. The DCD950B works fine for this type of work.
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The chuck is the primary difference. An impact driver has a 1/4" hex quick-release chuck. The hammer drill has a regular drill chuck. Different mission, also. The impact driver is used to install and remove screws and nuts. A hammer drill drills holes in various materials but excels in putting holes in masonry, concrete or stone.