When To Use an Impact Driver VS Drill: The ULTIMATE Guide
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- When should you use our impact driver and when should you use your drill? It's not quite as straight forward as you might think. #powertools #diy #homeimprovement
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I work in the HVAC/R trade, and WAY too many techs use the impact drivers, which straps out the sheet metal screws. I agree 100% with the fact that people need to know HOW, when and where to USE their tools.
My makita DTD171 I got in 2019 has 2 tech settings for metal screws. Works like a charm. Use it for steel stud framing and it's never stripped one.
Thanks for this advice I'm HVAC apprentice and I'm about two weeks away from graduating and I'm deciding between drill and impact do you have any advice for a young tech?
@@hotfeva9843 just be willing to work hard and long hours, at times. Be willing to learn new ways, as equipment is changing.
Impacts aren’t bad for that. In mode 1.
I think sheet metal settings are becoming a thing because of this…. Maybe people just aren’t using the right setting 🤷♂️
This was wonderfully informative. There are so many videos talking about “what’s the best brand” and “which tool to use” but they never fully explain how exactly they work and the reason you want to use it for certain jobs.
Been in the trade for 20 years and always wondered why the impact driver battery always lasted longer than on my drill. Excellent video loved it
Wow 20 years
This was a really cool video! Nicely done! The self tapping feature is great on modern impact drivers. I was working on a bunch of steel doors today and it made quick work of them. No stripped screws or holes.
One point I feel you may have missed. The continuous torque of the drill contributes to cam out of the driver bit. The pulsing force of the impact driver allows the bit to fully engage with the fastener between blows. It is therefore always fully inserted into the head of the fastener.
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@@mattpennoyer9341 What’s so funny? I agree with Philip and so do a lot of other people
@@nole8923 I believe he and I share a childish sense of humor, thus the chuckles come from talk of a pulsing force and fully inserted head in between blows.
I'm not saying you're wrong but I have trouble wrapping my head around why that should be the case. Could it be that it's more because of operator interaction with the tool? Maybe you tend to hold the impact driver more securely because of the feedback coming from it and with the drill that feels like it is operating more smoothly you tend to let off your control.
@@mattmexor2882 no, you can just "hold" an impact while driving a screw but with a drill, it'll strip the head even with all your weight on the drill.
This is as thorough an explanation as I have heard between an impact and a driver tool. Thank you for that.
I love a great teacher. I learned so much from this video and it was clear, concise, with no filler and no sponsors! Love it.
I’m a mover/delivery driver damn near by trade and one of my tools of choice is an old Makita driver I was gifted years back. Compact, ergonomic, and the battery life make it an absolute workhorse. I wondered why people would use anything else. Years of using it have trained my finger to know how much pressure I need to apply on the trigger to avoid stripping holes for hinges and fasteners but this video was really enlightening.
Wow I'm a professional mover / deliver business owner myself. As I gotten many tools over the year my Makita impact w/ battery life is still with me & refuse to die. 😂
I now know many things I never knew about my drill/impact driver set! I appreciate the new information!
Thank you Nils! I just found this video and it's the first time I've come across your channel. I don't have a heap of tradie (Aussie for laborer) knowledge, but just enough to identify most tools/machinery and know roughly what they're used for. As a chick, I like to challenge myself to figure out how to fix things for the knowledge and independence it gives.
Too often I get recommended approaches (online and in person) with information that doesn't give the detail of how it works, the pros and cons, etc. Your communication style allowed me to understand the terminology, what features do, and when to decide to use them. I love this because it'll help me plan my approach to a task that prevents the f'up factor! I'm about to start my most challenging project yet, so this will be invaluable!
its so weird cause i was debating whether to use a drill or driver rn for a simple little thing i was about to do and saw you just uploaded this lol. awesome info man you explain things perfect 🤙🏽
Best video I’ve watched on this topic. When I ask my carpenter buddy, he says the voltage isn’t that important in commercial applications but he always gets the batteries with the longest run time so he’s not having to switch out all the time. He’s also told me that those 40v hand tools can break your wrist if they bind up.
Wow, the part where you cut a hole in the side of the driver was incredible! So easy to understand!
Beign able to visualize the rotaional impact was so helpful in my understanding of how impact drivers worked. Thank you so much for cutting a drill to share!
I have wondered for YEARS about the internal differences... thank you so much for finally putting my mind to rest
I'm a wife trying to buy the right gift and I really appreciate this 😂❤
I am a self employed plumber. I carry the Makita drill and impact, but I have the Milwaukee M12 impact and a few other M12 tools. My main go to is the M12 impact. Love this tool to death. Great video.
m12 batterys last longer then my m18s lmao 🤷🏾
@@clittle1559m12 batteries last longer due to lower voltage and lower power output, the m18 series was meant for p o w e r
Drill- Packedge in typical box, came with a tool bag (added bonus), two batteries, one charger, drill, and driver. Two words "plenty of Torque" th-cam.com/users/postUgkxW1vOBRCMrgTCDEijzpVzDWsgI-Jm2iQv well I guess that's three. Nice upgrade from current setup. Has belt clips, I don't think I will be using those. Driver and drill were bigger than what I expected but it is an upgrade from the current setup. For the money I would say that this is a great setup for Professionals and DIY/Weekend warriors.
Finally explained perfectly so it's easy to distinguish between the two. Thank you
Thanks again for taking the time
To explain and review the different types and brands. This helped me out a lot 👍👍
I have watched 100's of DYI and tool review vids, yours is right up there in my top five, Bravo!
Wow, thanks!
Having a short impact driver like the dcf850 has sure come in handy more then once! I personally use the clutch on my drill for drilling holes In steel when I know the bit could get stuck especially with a smaller size.
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Amazing video man 👏. We started doing some house projects and so I started browsing and came across this. A question I’ve always had is now answered. Imma pass this knowledge on to my kids one day 😁. Thanks ❤
Best demonstration I've seen between the two. Great job
I respect you. You are a good man and even better indiviual due to the fact that you explain us what to use and when. Thanks, again.
Very well done.
Great explaination on using the driver with a drill bit.
I've seen quite a few bits get destroyed by using them with a driver tool.
Also, those Diablo bits will rip your arm off in a drill tool especially the larger width bits. The are very aggressive, so if you've never used one, be carefull.
If you don't destroy the bit, there's also a chance you'll destroy the stuff you're drilling into.
Good teacher I have seen these tools sold together for the first time now I know the difference Thank you
You’ve taught me something I’ve always wanted to know, but no one else could really explain. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing , loved the tool break down.
I love the Ryobi ‘Quiet Strike’ pulse driver. It’s been my go-to for over 5 years. Yes, I know. Ryobi is not thought of as ‘construction grade’ equipment. I do handyman and general contracting as a side job and have a plethora of Ryobi products. Admittedly, some are not up to task, but all their more ‘capable’ products have served me very well and have lasted quite long. This Quiet Strike acts like a drill/driver with impact function as torque demands.
ryobi is junk compared to ...... in order Hilti , DeWalt . Milwaukee, makita, then ryobi and you should get the drill and impact
@@joekubec9853 Disagree. Ryobi provide greater value if you buy their higher end tools tools. Yes they have a few worthless ones that I wouldn’t waste my money on, but most of the ones I have are beaten up, abused, dropped, and worked hard with little to complain about. Especially the brushless and HP+ line. Only one drill has failed me from the old blue NiCd days and my non-brushless hammer drill finally has a wobbling shaft after 6 years of drilling concrete and brick. When I replace it with the newest model I’ll have still spent less than a Milwaukee or Hilti.
But hey, to each their own.
@@JuanMartinez-gu8sh Yeah honestly man I would try and reason with this flop, whatever gets the job done and doesn't cost you a ridiculous amount of money.
@@JuanMartinez-gu8sh I had a 9.6V Ni Cad Makita drill. I used it for close to 20 years. That same battery slowly died over the years, but was enough for whatever I needed a cordless drill for (I have corded drills too).
I eventually bought new no-name batteries for it. But then my basement flooded last winter and the drill and batteries just stopped working (rusted to crap). I bought a new Ryobi One PLus drill to replace it.
Hello. So the quiet strike is like a drill and driver in one?
Very helpful, thanks for making a easy video to follow along and understand the purpose of each drill.
Fantastic video start to finish. Especially liked the humor, the educational focus (as opposed to selling/promoting), the examples/stories (dad/boat wheel) shared, the slo-mo vid of the cut-out impact driver showing the actual mechanism at work (that was a highlight!), and the reference material/poster provided as a bonus! Great, beginning to end. Thank you!!!
Many Makita impacts also have variable settings. In fact, I think Makita has the most complicated and extensive mode selector, which includes countersink, LED light timer, all kindsa stuff
As a VERY old diy guy and have or used just about any tool you could think of I came into the best of both worlds. I got a Metabo (German version) SB 18ltx-3. It is a beast however it came with a second chuck that holds all the different driver bits. Has tremendous torque, 18v 5.5 Ah 1/2" hammer. The torque setting is fantastic 3 speed transmission also. Almost use it all the time. Chuck change is a push pull thing no tools or keys. Yes it was costly however I feel the set was well worth the dollars. Love your channel
Thank you for sharing. In my early 30’s now and this is knowledge that I did not know.
Best video on explaining the difference and uses! Thank you! As a non-professional DIY’er, I didn’t know and couldn’t find a good true explanation. Awesome … thank you!
What I use most around the house is the Bosch 1/4 inch bit pocket driver. It has a clutch for driving screws and 2 speeds. It's small and compact. You can use the 1/4" drill bits. To me, it's the best of both worlds but you just don't have the impact feature which I don't find useful unless I'm driving screws through thick boards and don't care about stripping the heads. This is rare for general work around the house. So instead of carrying out a drill and driver, I just tote this small driver around. That's what I would recommend for DIYers.
Great feedback. I have one of those too! Just got it the other day to try. Great little set.
Agree completely. As a woodworker/diyer, I haven't felt the need to grab the impact. My installation driver does the vast majority of the work.
I do HVAC and been doing it for 25 + years and I agree with you 100%. Too many people are using impact drills for work that requires a more delicate and precise approach.
Exactly what I use, hex shank drill bits but also have a hex shank chuck. Except I recently had to drill half inch holes for toggle bolts, and had to buy a cheap corded drill to fit a half inch drill bit because a large hex chuck was the same price as the cheap drill.
The biggest plus for an impact driver for me is the fact that they are so much easier on your hand & wrist. When drilling with a drill bit, your hand & wrist take the majority of the torque to keep the drill bit engaging. The larger the bit, the more force it takes to keep drilling. With a driver, the torque used to drive the drill bit comes from the driver. There is very little torque going to your hand & wrist. A good example is to take a powerful 3/4" drill and try drilling a 3/4" hole through a 10" pole. Then take a good impact driver powerful enough to drill a 3/4" bit through that same 10" pole and feel the difference.
Not everyone has 5 days to drill the hole with an impact driver, most would like to complete it in 5-10 seconds with a drill and a good bit. Try a 4" hole saw on an impact driver some day.
Actually you use the clutch function on the drill and it will stop the kick back.
@@espressomatic
Don’t know what you are talking about. I’ve always drilled faster with an impact drill. A regular drill slows down with resistance and you have to use your own muscle to get the job done. With an impact drill it does most of the work.
Do you also sit down when you piss?
Haha
Can relate.
Used to have to use a goodsize holesaw all the time and that thing could buck.
Great explanations, nicely done! Thank you. I have a Milwaukee 18V drill, at least 15 years old now, that works as well as the day I bought it. Great tool. And I have noticed many times the drawback of using it as a driver for things like larger lag bolts etc. Now I understand how well an impact wrench will complement the drill. Next step will be figuring out -- which one? Thanks again.
Great video! As someone who only does odd jobs around the house, this is super informative.
Love these recent informative videos! Have been learning a lot that I have taken for granted in the past 👍👍
This is amazing. You just taught me something on how to use my drill. I never knew what the stuff meant on the drill and since my dad passed a few years ago I’ve just been winging it.
the exact information I was looking for! Just watched two other videos telling me pros and cons but not really explaining or showing the difference. Thanks!
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Makita td172 impact driver for example, has 4 speed seetings plus 4 special modes, 2 for self tapping screws, 1 nut removal mode, 1 auto assist mode. Same for td171 which is released as xdt16 in US. Similarly other brands like milwaukee and dewalt provide at least 3 modes in their normal, non low end impacts. Yes they don't have a clutch mechanism but still td172 td171 are very precise in speed mode 2. Biggest advantage is I think they're super compact. Otherwise like for installing ikea I measured that even 5 newton meters is sufficient (I used an impact wrench to measure this for sure) and impacts have 180nm torque and drills usually have around 50nm hard torque so it is not much about power but compactness as for reason why impacts are so good, also they don't transfer the force to your arm so that's also very comfortable. Of course for very precise work clutch is useful but for general use I grab my impacts most of the time. Td712 is awesome grab one
Makita XTD16 has all the features and power, and is very small and lightweight. Great Impact. He is using one of the real low end Makita Impacts for the video
This was an awesome video. I always wondered what was the difference and when to use either. My grandfather passed before I could as him these things.
Thank you for showing the inside of the impact driver, that view did the 'click' for me!
After seeing the mechanism in action, Another great demonstration for rotational impact involves using a flathead screwdriver and hammering it like a chisel on an angle, in order to back out stubborn machine screws. I learned this trick from an old aircraft mechanic and its saved me plenty of times. Just make sure your angle isn’t too aggressive, you want to make small taps sideways not down.
Your enthusiasm and explanation and especially your shirts man .
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Thanks for the video. I have a Ryobi drill that is still working after 6 years and have been wondering if I will need to use a impact driver for driving self drilling screws into hard metal. (I am putting up a wood wall on metal purlins in the garage/shop) I have been considering a impact wrench for lug nuts and was worried that it would have too much power, but I didn’t think my existing drill would be in the running to satisfy this requirement. You have me thinking now. Thanks again for your video. All the best!
THANK YOU for a very informative video! Well explained in layman's terms, very understandable.
As long as you're careful with it, you can use an impact driver for 80-90 percent of what a drill can do. Drills are still very necessary however for needing to use larger drill bits, as well as the fact that the chuck allows you to use a larger variety of bits compared to an impact driver that's only limited to bits that have the 1/4" collet in them.
When you have a hammer, everything looks like a nail. They have two very different purposes and while you can definitely overlap use, you really shouldn't.
How can you use a driver for 80 or 90% of what a drill will do?? If you have to buy special bits, you have narrowed it's usefulness to nearly nothing. Can you use holesaws? Augers? Taps? Masonry bits? Paint mixers? Wire brushes? Etc? I would hardly consider using standard drill bits 80 to 90% of a drill's job. The driver has one job, driving. The drill handles all jobs. If you want to use a driver as a drill, it's yours and can be used however you want.................but, saying that you use your driver as a hammer, doesn't make it better than a hammer.
@@ronniestanley75 half the stuff you listed have impact compatible bits, including hole saw
@@phantomarcher9590 Why would anyone use an impact driver with a hole saw? 🙄
@@wulf67 simple. Because they can. And because it works
This is awesome, great video, I learnt heaps from it.
This is the kind of stuff that you never actually get taught, so thank you do much.
Absolutely loved this video, explained very thoroughly (and charismaticly lol) what they were, what they do, when to use them, with enough information about themwithout being overwhelming, great video!
I use my impact 90% of the time. It stays with me in my tool bag, where my drill stays in my truck unless I there’s something I can’t do with my impact: I have a few sets of drill bits that fit my impact. It’s a very versatile tool, my go to.
That's pretty much where I'm at too. Impact for anything I can, drill where it can't or shouldn't. The size, battery life and convenience of the impact just can't be beat.
@@LRN2DIY right? The impact is my most used tool. I just bought a new one too. I’ve had my old Dewalt, 18 and 20 volts for years and I treated myself right before Christmas to a brand new Dewalt brushless, 3 speed, 20 volt impact. Man it’s nice. It’s way smoother than my old ones. I even used it to remove the lug nuts on my wife’s Rav 4 yesterday when I changed her tire. I used the number 3 speed which makes it have 150 foot pounds of torque. Took em off like butter runnin down a bisquit. 😀
My old 20 volt didn’t have the 3 speed selector and didn’t have as much torque. It’s kinda fun being a construction guy because you get to buy new tools like a kid being able to buy their own toys. God knows I use my tools daily so why not buy good ones.
@@LRN2DIY impacts are great when you don't care about hearing loss.
Those suckers are pretty loud and annoying. Here in Germany Noone uses them really
@@SuperDeinVadda another fellow german! drills are the way. Don't get the americans and their love for impact drivers.
You can tell who actually gets stuff done. Impacts vs drills. Lol isn't it interesting how a lot of things in life are this way 😇
I used both my "drills" to build raised beds for my spring garden.
I used the drill to make pilot holes in 2x8x12 boards, then used the driver to join them together with 3 inch screws.
It was too easy.
I used the Impact Driver when I arrived in Canada, It is so amazing than other tools, I never used it before, and it is so crazy can replace a drill.
Nils, Your video was clear and gave me exactly the information I was looking for. I'm going to subscribe. Thank you!
Love how the drill bit just snaps at 1:42
Super helpful! Can you go into the difference between an impact driver and a impact wrench next?
I'm no expert but the only difference I'm aware of is that impact drivers have a 1/4" hex drive and impact wrenches have square drives and are generally capable of more torque
Impact drivers = lower torque, higher rpms
Impact wrenches = higher torque, lower rpms
I gotta say how brilliant the showing off the different drills coincided with the clutch clicks.
i use several makita combis and impacts. nice to have options to choose from. thanks for a vid
I would probably say for most DIYers a drill is better due to its versatility and forgiving nature for the bits it can use (e.g. everything from great grandpa's hand me downs to straight of the hardware store shelf).
Having both only really makes sense if your a professional since your doing alot of repetitive work. Deul welding saves having to switch out bits and potentially loosing them.
As a DIYer I use a new drill/driver set for every fastener I install. When building a deck I spent over 65 grand on new dewalt impact drivers because I just toss them after each use. Better safe than sorry.
@gnarkilleptic4871 Jesus christ just get a nice impact
I agree with you in theory, but nowadays the combos are so cheap that might as well get both and hopefully two batteries with the set.
@@gregkosinski2303 that is true and there's nothing wrong with having both. However generally I still feel the DIYer will get far more use out of the drill.
Although I tend to generally favour fewer more versatile tools than a bunch of specificality ones.
@@Johnson_2022 oh 100% if you have to have one, for sure get a drill
Regardless of whether you’re using a drill or an impact driver knowledge and skill is still needed and the operator needs to know how to use the tool and when to stop.
Ultimately everything comes down to the operator. As a side note the speed settings on impact drivers tend to also reduce torque.
I'll be starting a new position as a drives/motor tech soon, and this information is invaluable to someone with no prior background.
Thanks for the video.
I have the same/similar makita combo. It's quite new and only a few moths old. I notice if i use my driver for other applications, eg. extended light drilling, etc, the top of the outer case (the silver part) heats up quite a lot more than if I use my drill. It gets quite hot and makes me not want to use the driver for anything other than in an absolute emergency. Sometimes it is more convenient to use the driver for something light duty, but the way it heats up makes me avoid using it. Are the makita drivers prone to over-heating and/or burning out if used in very light applications other than driving bolts/screws?
Great overage of these two tools. I am almost always using them in tandem, drill then drive.
Basically impacts for impacting and drills for drilling.
Thank you for this excellent guide!
Love the presentation, love the humor, love the content. Learned several important things. Thanks!
Yea, the only reason I am thinking about getting an impact driver, is because I hate needing to stop swap drill bits to screwdriver bit. might increase the life of the drill a bit too.
They really are great to make jobs faster as an additional driving method and for their torque too. Hopefully it helps you work faster!
Use both. I did a wood project recently when I was driving screws in the ends of boards connected to 4x4. I used the drill to create pilot holes so the wood would not split and then the impact driver to drive the screws l. Saved a lot of work, no more split boards, and less swearing. Just make sure you have a good battery for each so there is no swapping of batteries. Every little bit saves so much time!
Great tutorial but I am confused on one point. The impact driver has better torque but the drill has more flexibility and will stop when resisted (based on the current setting). For this reason isn't the drill better as it protects me from stripping stuff? For this reason I've only ever used a drill and didn't even know about impact drivers.
I only used a drill for yrs toooooo
Impact drivers have their place like any tool, but I'd be lying if I said I had found many situations where an impact offered any real advantages. 90% of the time if I'm using one it's the drill.
@@dudeistpriest787 You're doing it right.
I’ve always associated impact tools with nuts and bolts, like automotive repair for example, and drills for everything else. Make it’s just a matter of personal preference and experience these days.
Thank you! I was never sure of the pros and cons of each.
I was very confused about this, and this video helped me finally understand. Thank you very much
Using both because changing your weapon is always faster than reloading your bits 😜
Wait I'm totally surprised I was expecting a video in which impact drills are connected to regular drills and do basically a "turn of War" against each other - to see which is stronger :o
Good old clickbait lol i was here for the same thing you were :(
Yep gotta love the thumbnail mislead
Dewd...very helpful. I finally bought my own set after my step-dad passed away; he taught me a lot.
Love the drill guide, now we need it for the impact!
You use a “drill” to Drill holes and you use a “driver” to drive screws.
I think the main reason most people use impact drivers is because they think it sounds cool and so then they feel like they're cool too when they use it. I find impact drivers unnecessary for 99% of the tasks people actually use them for and all it really accomplishes is annoying the f* out of everyone within a mile radius. I've been doing construction for almost 20 years and I basically never use my impact driver because a regular drill driver is more than capable of accomplishing most jobs and it's also a lot quieter and more precise.
I enjoy the drill with clutch for driving fasteners into softwoods to prevent stripping. My M12 on speed 1 does the same task however but I’m always worried about stripping.
I always use my M18 on speed 2 with the Diablo spade bits. Treat it like a chainsaw, wide open and push it slow, never had issues
Very helpful information and thank you for your time in making this video because I was able to see the difference in each type of Drill.
Thank you.. I have a drill and impact drill and didn’t know the difference… now I know…
Impacts are like automatic transmissions. Good enough for anyone who can squeeze a trigger. You have to know how to use a drill, to use a drill effectively.
Wow - you covered so much ! Very cool.
2 things in my experience….
The driver truly excels over a drill for screws - I did 3000 screws in a fence. I don’t think the Phillips head slipped once; which happens often with a drill…… no special amount of forward pressure needed. It was basically dummy proof: it drove the screws fast at first, then kicked on the impact toward the end. Since the impact has a short kick (like an expensive ratchet), it is very easy to make fine turns to finish off the countersink - again, without popping out of the screw head.
Also, using the impact for drilling has shown me some troubles (non-impact bits)- such as breaking the bit tip or getting a messy whole due to torque and too much bite….. a drill is easier to ‘feel’ and adjust speed and pressure.
Thanks for info.
Grace and Peace to you and yours
I really appreciate the effort you put into this video, it was very informative and helpful - thank you!
Impact driver is not more efficient, it can have more torque because of the impacts. Did drywalling to help a buddy out, my drill with a 2Ah battery lasted half the day while his impact needed a fresh battery every hour or two. Impact driver gets noticeably warm (wasted energy). As far as max toque usually gear 2 has plenty of torque to drive large lag bolts if you can hold on 😅
If you learn to use the clutch on a drill you will be working faster and can have better work, BUT it's heavier and makes your hands and wrists work harder for it
Long->Short; impacts drivers are slightly more "controllable" and have much less strain on the wrist while being lighter
I tell people to use impacts if they didn't grow up using power tools, far safer
I argue about this with people all the time when I see videos of people racing different brands with big lag bolts. The equivalent drill would beat all of them if they knew how to use it properly.
If I had to ask one of my HVAC bosses about this, they’d have just called me a homophobic slur and ruined my tools lmao
I know man so true
Damn pansy !!!!
At end that's what I've just always done... Since the 80's Use drill then have impact "pre" set-up to Finish up. No one "tool Package" had ever really explained how/why to use Both properly together. So Great (needed) Video Thanks. WelderX
Very good video thanks. Been using both tools for years but learnt quite a bit from your video.
Wow thank u for all ur hard work in these detailed videos for us complete dummies that have no clue about tools...n my god thank u for cutting out a piece of the impact driver so we can actually see how it works w the tapping mechanism ...👏👏👏👏 I can now share this knowledge w my customers at the tool place I work at..ur the best
Very well presented, good humor, great quality of sound and video and all the information is great structurated for an easy understanding.
You are one of the few americans that did a great job on TH-cam, i'm kiding😂
Well done mate! Exceptional video. Absolutely fantastic
As someone who doesn't use tools very often, this was immensely helpful. Thank you so much
I noticed your Swanson on the wall back there. Nice touch. 😂 (Nice, informative video, too! Came here from Google after picking up another impact driver [forgot I already had one] and wanted to make sure I was choosing it in the best ways.)
Thank you so much I just bought that impact hart and now I know more thanks to you 😊
The cut away view of the impact driver was very cool so the hart did make good in the end .
Great video keep them coming!
Great job explaining man. Right on point 10/10