Hello,
I've read a lot of informative posts here and got a good understanding of the various types of tools. Thanks to all the posters!
I have practical knowledge of normal drills and theoretical knowledge of impact and hammer drills. But I couldn't get any satisfactory clarifications on the following doubts... I've looked in tool manuals and online product descriptions, though:
1) The term "impact drill" is used in conjunction with "driver drills"? Or the terms 'hammer' and 'impact' are used synonymously?
2) Based on the answer to previous question, can hammer drills (with chisel function) be used for driving-in screws?
I was about to buy a drill for small household jobs and I got confused with various terms, as I stumbled upon a vast array of tools available in the market. My work consists of 40% masonry drilling, 30% wood drilling, 20% screw-driving and 10% (occasional) steel drilling.
My problem is that I don't know if a hammer drill can function as a screwdriver as well? We don't have all the versions available here and the dealers are also not that helpful.
I am destructive by nature so, I'd like to go with the driver function on "impact driver/drill" rather than chisel function on "hammer drill" - if these are two physically different drills.
Thank you!
I've read a lot of informative posts here and got a good understanding of the various types of tools. Thanks to all the posters!
I have practical knowledge of normal drills and theoretical knowledge of impact and hammer drills. But I couldn't get any satisfactory clarifications on the following doubts... I've looked in tool manuals and online product descriptions, though:
1) The term "impact drill" is used in conjunction with "driver drills"? Or the terms 'hammer' and 'impact' are used synonymously?
2) Based on the answer to previous question, can hammer drills (with chisel function) be used for driving-in screws?
I was about to buy a drill for small household jobs and I got confused with various terms, as I stumbled upon a vast array of tools available in the market. My work consists of 40% masonry drilling, 30% wood drilling, 20% screw-driving and 10% (occasional) steel drilling.
My problem is that I don't know if a hammer drill can function as a screwdriver as well? We don't have all the versions available here and the dealers are also not that helpful.
I am destructive by nature so, I'd like to go with the driver function on "impact driver/drill" rather than chisel function on "hammer drill" - if these are two physically different drills.
Thank you!