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When the job at hand calls for something a little more powerful than a classic drill, stay ready with an impact driver to get the job done. Use our helpful impact driver buying guide to learn more about the differences between these tools and other power tools, the many benefits of impact drills and which options are best for you.

What is an Impact Driver?

Hand impact drivers are power tools almost exclusively used for driving fasteners. They do so by both rotating the fasteners and using a forward thrust to drive them in place.

They are also used to loosen especially tight fasteners or tighten screws or bolts with more power than elbow grease or power drills can provide to get a secure fit. They can feature in cordless or corded designs, typically use a lithium-ion battery and can be purchased individually or as part of an impact driver set.

Can I Drill Holes with My Impact Driver?

With a gun-like body, cordless impact drills can look a lot like classic cordless drills. They can also be referred to as impact drills. Because of this, it is easy to confuse the two but important to know that they are designed to serve completely different functions.

An impact driver should not be used to drill holes in soft or delicate surfaces as its torque could cause irreparable damage. If you are to use it to drill holes, it is best to use only on dense surfaces like knotty wood, hardwoods or metal. 

However, although you can technically use an impact driver to drill holes, it is best to use it for its intended purpose: driving fasteners.

Benefits of Impact Drills

It is easy to think that a power drill can perform the functions of a hand impact driver due to its similar appearance. But this isn’t the case. Favored by professionals for their high-powered performance, these tools stand to benefit dedicated and casual DIYers as well by making quick work of difficult tasks that classic drills can’t handle.

Here are just a few benefits you stand to gain:

  • Increased torque: Because impact drivers have more torque than power drills, they are ideal for driving screws, bolts and other fasteners into very dense surfaces such as concrete, brick, metal or hardwoods.  
  • Greater speed and RPMs: Thanks to the increased torque of an impact driver, they operate at higher speeds and offer more rotations per minute (RPM). The increased RPMs help prevent the motor from overheating or burning out during big jobs that require repeatedly driving screws and lugs into thicker surfaces. 
  • Controlled tightening: Impact drills lessen the likelihood of stripping screws with their ability to stay in contact with the screw, tightening in quick bursts. 
  • Less physical strain:When operating a drill, greater physical strength is required to hold the drill in place and press the drill into the surface. Impact drivers help to minimize the physical strain as the downward force from the driver is passed directly to the screw or bolt versus your forearm and wrist. 

Brushed vs Brushless Impact Drivers

One of the key features to look for when selecting a battery impact driver is the motor type. A brushless impact driver often delivers a longer service life. Since brushless impact drivers also produce less heat, they reduce the risk of burnout. Brushless motors typically offer multiple speed settings and run longer on a single charge but tend to be more expensive. Brushed impact drivers are suitable alternatives at a more affordable price.

Shop Impact Drills from Leading Brands at Ace

Ace carries a wide array of battery impact driver tools from trusted brands like DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita and Craftsman. Explore the collection of quality-crafted impact drills and impact driver kits, online or in-store, then keep your most-used tools organized and easily accessible by browsing our line of tool bags.