Technical Builds Impact Drivers

[msvsme]

I was looking at ibell impact drills to buy in the future since the branded ones are expensive. This one is brushless: ibell impact drill. I wouldn't go less than 18v or 20v versions.
edit: @6499 bosh gsb 183 looks like a good deal : gsb 183

 

[Kloud]

Thanks, folks. Treated me with the same.

It's ridiculous. Everything is so easy now. Sawed a big hole into the wood, put a screw in the metal for the first time. Too easy. Ordered a few bits for tiles. Ceramics will become holy tomorrow.

 

[codwapeace]

I was looking at ibell impact drills to buy in the future since the branded ones are expensive. This one is brushless: ibell impact drill. I wouldn't go less than 18v or 20v versions.
edit: @6499 bosh gsb 183 looks like a good deal : gsb 183

I would not buy an Ibell drill especially a cordless one. The most tangible difference between good brands and rebranded chinese ones would be the battery quality.

Thanks, folks. Treated me with the same.

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It's ridiculous. Everything is so easy now. Sawed a big hole into the wood, put a screw in the metal for the first time. Too easy. Ordered a few bits for tiles. Ceramics will become holy tomorrow.

Congratulations. Looks awesome. Don't forget to set a low torque value before screwing in stuff to avoid stripping the screwheads. You can always increase the value if it doesn't go in.

 

[AK3D]

Looking for any good impact drivers for driving 4 inch screws. I have managed so far with pre drilling holes but still the screws sometimes get stripped or just stuck. Using hardwood to work and the driver need not be cordless in fact i prefer a corded driver to cordless.

If it's specifically an impact driver you need, the Dewalt brushless impact driver should be a good choice. Ingco is at a lower cost and works well too.

Avoid 1/4 and buy 1/2 inch corded impact gun from dewalt.

That's an impact wrench, great for tyres and things where a lot of torque is needed.

Hijacking this thread, thanks.

I'm looking for a good drill driver. And, I'm totally confused.
I want to be able to do the following:

1. Cordless
2. Important: Drive in the screws in wood, ms, masonry work without the possibility of overturning. Driving screws in a delicate material like wood at slow speed should be possible.
3. Enough oomph to drill into concrete, steel, granite (with correct bits of course).
4. Keyless chuck, peese.
5. Nice to have: if it can take hammer machine bits
6. Nice to have: if it can saw a 2-inch hole in MS & brickwork.
7. Nice to have: If it can tighten the bolts.
8. Will be using only a few times per month. Personal use.

I'm not sure if I need 12V or 18V. I think 18V will help me to drill into concrete, but I fear, it'll shear the screw heads. I have good experience of drilling and driving screws with a drill machine, but I never used a cordless power tool before.

Please let me know, if I'm making a mistake by going with an all-in-one solution.

Looking to get one from a known brand like Bosche, BnD, Skill. Makita, I think, will be an overkill. Is Stanley (I know it's a yet another BnD brand) known for the power tools?

Currently, I possess a generic impact drill machine, but it is nearing the end of its life.

You probably need a Dewalt 996ish series hammer drill (and yes, it's overkill). Ingco makes cheaper tools.
The hammer drill easily drills into concrete, and with the right HSS bits, can drill through steel/iron.
For your points #6 and point 3 (Granite) - you'd need a rotary hammer drill, but those won't do the other stuff as they take SDS bits.
Edit: Just saw your picture with the Bosch you purchased. Congratulations.

 

[Heisen]

Fun fact - Cordless drills, wrenches, and screwdrivers were advanced through NASA's collaboration with companies like Black & Decker during the Apollo missions. Since there are no standard power outlets in space, NASA needed battery powered tools for astronauts to perform maintenance, which led to innovations that later influenced the cordless tools we use on Earth today.