I am looking to buy this drill to replace my wireless drills, which do not have enough power. Can I use this drill for tightening and loosening screws as well or is it too powerful?
257970
I'm guessing it has too much power. It really has some torque. Would depend on the size of screws. I used it on some 1/2 bolts and it was fine.
257971
Having just purchased this same drill, I can honestly say it is well worth the money. I bought it mainly because my old DeWalt burned out. This has a lot of power, is heavy duty and it will definitely drive screws. It's a great drill.
257972
no way!, this is a hammer drill , i HIGHLY recommend against using this for screws. Use a smaller 3/8 power drill like this one PORTER-CABLE PC600D 6 Amp 3/8-Inch Variable Speed Drill However i always recommend using a cordless drill for installing/taking out screws. If your drill does not have enough power it may seem that way for other reasons, maybe the batteries are not good, or maybe your screws are big and need to be pilot drilled first.
257973
You need an impact driver drill this is primarily for drilling into concrete or heavy steel.
1259054
I use this to get screws out of aircraft panels, very effective. This is not designed to usa as a drill because thier is no chuck attachment......thanks I hope I could help
1589585
It has the most power of any screwdriver I've used by a long shot but not as much as a cordless drill. That being said if your projects include driving screws into harder materials without drilled pilot holes you will consume battery quickly and probably not be happy (I.e. screwing into 2x4s w/o pilot holes the majority of time).
1879264
I have not used it for big screws or concrete screws. I still use a 1/2 18v Dewalt drill for that job. I have used 2" and it works ok, I bought it because it's light and it works on just about all small to medium jobs.
255107
Seems a bit much for computer repairs only. I would think you would want something smaller and lighter. It would be safe as you can set the clutch so you wouldn't be stripping out screws. That said this is a great all around drill/driver that I use everyday and all day for installing blinds and drapes. I've driven screws from a 1/2" #4 to a 4" #12 without a problem. If it's as tough as previous versions this will last for years.
375899
I never tried it but it's very torquey!I used it to drive 4" screws for a house foundation. It could snap the head off the screw once it was flush.
2026790
it has alot of torque, i use it for drilling holes mostly. I recommend a ratcheting screw gun for screws.
1881353
Yes, this drill works just as well as a regular drill, although it's a bid larger and heavier. I've used my drill for drilling holes in wooden cabinets, with the use of a cobalt bit I've even drilled through 1/4" stainless steel. Make sure you get the correct hammer bit if you'll use it for masonry, all other bits will break and/or go dull immediately.
1898339
This is not the right tool for sustained commercial use. I use it on the job, on a "now and then basis".The battery pack and short bits limit your access in tight spots. There are smaller screwdrivers that you might consider for tight spots.And I agree with Mr. Helsper about DeWalt, Ryobi and Skil, any of them are a better choice for guys who need something with more torque and sustained use. Aim for at least 18 volts. Get some longer bits for tight spots too!
1753999
i have this drill was given to me as a gift, I used it to drill hundreds of self drilling metal screws, within a months time, it has the perfect RPM for that job IMO, and the battery lasted longer than any cordless I've owned prior.. able to work the better half of a day without needing recharged. I would not call this heavy duty, but I see no problems with it holding up to my unreasonable abuse. I am still using this drill regularly, and only stopped by here because a refurbished one is cheaper than the price of a battery.
1560803
The bit tightening and untightening mechanism is different on this drill than ones I have used in the past. You can use the drill's motion by holding the black portion of the chuck. However, I do not do it that way, especially for tightening. The drill has an internal self-locking mechanism. So, if you start turning the chuck as if to manually loosen, it will lock and just turn it hard to loosen the bit. For tightening, it is the same, but in the other direction.
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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.
118943
A really great answer to the screw issue is to have an older, battery powered drill for use as a driver. This way, you don't have to keep changing bits. I keep my old B&D; 12V for just that. Drill the holes with the Dewalt, drive the screws with the battery powered drill. Saves a lot of time. BUT, if you're going to do big lag bolt driving, I'd get a dedicated driver. Otherwise, you'll burn up your drills or hurt your arms.
846556
I assume that there are pre-drilled holes in which case, this would be fine. This screwdriver does not have enough torque for a heavy requirement. Personally, I would look into a screwdriver with more torque. Then you won't be disappointed.
1221519
Obviously it doesn't have as much torque as an 18 volt portable drill. Amazingly at this small size it has a hammer drill. The chuck size is also smaller than in most 18volt drills... which can be an issue with some bigger drill bits.It's OK for most lite work. Most people in construction may feel it is lacking...
658780
Even with the new batteries, sometimes it does not work to the minimum required expectation. From your question, I could guess that you want to use this product for some minimum power required DIY works. This Product does not suit at all. Go for any ordinary Drilling Machine from Bush or the same manufacturer Black and Decker. I own a Drilling machine from Black and Decker, ordinary type. It is quite Powerful and can be used for Concrete Drilling also with Hammer Mode. It is not costly and can be used for all the drilling purposes.
989615
Yes and no. Yes, it will do double duty as a drill, and its small size will allow you to get into tighter places. However, it does not have any torque adjustment as is found on drills. If you're not careful, its much easier to strip out a screw head or just simply shear it off.