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Best drill for driving screws
Posted on 6/16/20 at 4:49 pm
Posted on 6/16/20 at 4:49 pm
Rebuilding a deck and dock. Decided to replace my drill, so bought an inexpensive Dewalt at Lowe’s for about $100. It is a corded 8 amp with switch that lets you switch to hammer drill mode. I’m using it to drive 3 inch screws. After a short time of use, I get a puff of smoke, but it still works kind of. The available torque is noticeably less and it has difficulty driving the screws more than half way now. Guess I bought too weak of a drill.
For those more handy than myself, what should I buy to finish my project?
Thanks
For those more handy than myself, what should I buy to finish my project?
Thanks
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Posted on 6/16/20 at 4:50 pm to Ramblin Wreck
Impact drill/driver
This post was edited on 6/16/20 at 4:51 pm
Posted on 6/16/20 at 4:51 pm to Ramblin Wreck
Posted on 6/16/20 at 4:51 pm to Ramblin Wreck
There is a deal at Home Depot right now where you get 2 4ah ryobi batteries, a charger and a carrying bag for $99 and get a free tool with it.
There’s a great hammer drill you can get. Lots of good stuff
ETA: for comparison 1 4ah battery without a case or charger is usually $99
There’s a great hammer drill you can get. Lots of good stuff
ETA: for comparison 1 4ah battery without a case or charger is usually $99
This post was edited on 6/16/20 at 4:53 pm
Posted on 6/16/20 at 4:53 pm to fightin tigers
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Impact drill/driver
ETA: Try and get brushless. Get at least 4 amps. Get a spare battery.
This post was edited on 6/16/20 at 5:02 pm
Posted on 6/16/20 at 4:53 pm to Ramblin Wreck
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For those more handy than myself, what should I buy to finish my project?
A drill bit, to pre drill your holes
Are you using hammer to drive screws?Posted on 6/16/20 at 4:56 pm to MoarKilometers
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A drill bit, to pre drill your holes Are you using hammer to drive screws?
Surely you aren’t serious
Posted on 6/16/20 at 4:58 pm to fr33manator
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Surely you aren’t serious
As serious as you can be when someone tells you a 1000w drill can't handle a 3 inch screw.
This post was edited on 6/16/20 at 4:59 pm
Posted on 6/16/20 at 4:58 pm to fr33manator
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Surely you aren’t serious
I think he is.
Posted on 6/16/20 at 4:59 pm to Ramblin Wreck
Milwaukee is the answer. This is a real work test and shows how it out performs Ryobi and Dewalt.
LINK
LINK
Posted on 6/16/20 at 4:59 pm to Ramblin Wreck
You need an impact driver, not just a drill. I'm telling you, it makes all the difference. Plenty of options available right now due to Father's Day sales. Makita, dewalt, milwaukee or bosch are all great options.
Posted on 6/16/20 at 5:00 pm to Ramblin Wreck
Ive got a 20v dewalt max lithium that I paid like 100 bucks for. It’s pretty nice. Definitely recommend an extra battery.
Posted on 6/16/20 at 5:01 pm to Ramblin Wreck
I like my Milwaukee
Posted on 6/16/20 at 5:01 pm to Ramblin Wreck
I have multiple brands and types of drills and the Makita 18v impact driver is the best. It's an absolute unit. Use torx screws if you can.
The Milwaukee m18 is also good.
The Milwaukee m18 is also good.
Posted on 6/16/20 at 5:01 pm to BregmansWheelbarrow
Love mine
Posted on 6/16/20 at 5:02 pm to fr33manator
I replaced some treads on the steps to my deck the other day. I pre-drilled every screw hole because I’m not a knuckle dragging savage. Posted on 6/16/20 at 5:03 pm to Ramblin Wreck
Makita LITERALLY invented the impact driver. There’s your answer.
Posted on 6/16/20 at 5:03 pm to fr33manator
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There is a deal at Home Depot right now where you get 2 4ah ryobi batteries, a charger and a carrying bag for $99 and get a free tool with it.
There’s a great hammer drill you can get. Lots of good stuff
ETA: for comparison 1 4ah battery without a case or charger is usually $99
I picked up two batteries as well. I can't recommend ryobi enough. We've built houses, docks, etc etc with all our stuff. Definitely get the impact drill
Posted on 6/16/20 at 5:06 pm to BregmansWheelbarrow
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Ive got a 20v dewalt max lithium that I paid like 100 bucks for. It’s pretty nice. Definitely recommend an extra battery.
I have the same setup and it works great. The OP made the mistake of buying a drill and not an Impact Driver. Huge difference when you need a lot of torque to drive screws into hard wood.
This post was edited on 6/17/20 at 11:23 am
Posted on 6/16/20 at 5:07 pm to geauxtigers87
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I can't recommend ryobi enough. We've built houses, docks, etc etc with all our stuff.
I still have old blue ryobi drills and 12v batteries that somehow still function. Literally drove 1.5 lbs of 3.5 inch screws with it today. Which is why I don't believe OP issue is lack of drill power. 8 amps is a frick ton more power than 12 or even 18 volt batteries.
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