Can this be used to drill screws into wood even if no pre-drilled holes? Does it have that kind of torque power?
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Yes it does have the torque. Strong enough to break the screw in the hole or strip the head. If the wood is hard it is always best to drill a hole first. No need to for plywood or paneling or most two by fours. I love this drill so much that I bought two of them, one for me and one for my wife.
64215
I know it will in pine or other soft woods, probably most decking. Don't know about oak or other hard woods.
64216
No. Not all screws. We did find some screws that seemed to work better than others, but pilot holes were almost required.
1731947
If you use hex ended drill bits you can. However, the driver turns slowly so it would only work for soft material with not a lot of depth needed. I only use it for started holes for screws.
1493438
I suspect a little depends on the drilling material. I've used mine in tight places with up to #8 screws through pre-drilled shelves. I wanted a light drill for hard to get to places without the cumbersome flat type batteries. (of which I have several)
1709862
This is not a powerhouse for driving screws. It works well with predrilled holes and screws less than an inch long. It takes a while to get used to the ergonomics. Its more of a "gadget" than a tool that can replace a standard cordless drill.
866018
It is a Variable speed to 900 rpm, some other drills go to 2700 rpm for drilling quickly. This is designed for higher torque to drive screws into Wood. Need a Hammer drill for drilling masonry. though this with a Carbide drill would do a passable job. It would be good for driving screw into masonry anchors. Get Faster drill for drilling metal.
1842165
There is no torque information sent with the product. I do know that it is somewhat higher than any of the 18 volt drivers I have used. I suspect that the Impact driver attachment which I also have and used is much greater than the standard drill driver.
446971
This is a very powerful impact used for heavy duty use. If you try to use it for screws and drill bits it would twist them off. The tool you are looking for is a drill or drill driver.
669560
If you're asking if it is powerful enough to undo the screws, well yes, if you have the correct size attachment the torque is there. It's a great drill and once charged, holds charge and can be used for a long time without recharging. I'm very happy with mine.
1212992
It does, of course, depend on the diameter of the holes that you wish to drill and the quality of the drill bits that you use. The drill itself is pretty sturdy with a lot of torque so it shouldn't have any problems with your job. This is a serious drill for heavy duty jobs within it's bit diameter rating.
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Yes, easily done as long as you have the quick load ends with your drill set. A regular drill will not work as there is no way for the bit to stay in the drill. Not sure you are familiar with the quick load items but they are the type that get inserted into your drill without a need to tighten anything. Most of your different screw tips have this feature also. If your drill bits are not this type, a set can be purchased from Amazon at a very reasonable price.
1422099
I personally would not use this driver for precision work. It works well driving screws in metal and wood, but it does not have the trigger control for prevision assembly. J.D.
1660405
I don't know, I will have to check the specifications. It it is on the tool I will respond again later. For drilling high RPM is ok, but I think you might want to drive screws a little slower, I will provide more later. Brad
2218711
I do not know since I bought it for a hand held application and I do not have that type of drill. Sorry.
1667946
Yes, this item can be used as a screwdriver. In my opinion, it works better as a screwdriver than it does a drill. It also has a variable clutch which is good for setting the screw depth/force on delicate projects.
989619
It will work as a drill IF you have the right style drill bits. Do not put too much pressure on it or it will become a hammer drill (not for hammer drill work).
118943
A really great answer to the screw issue is to have an older, battery powered drill for use as a driver. This way, you don't have to keep changing bits. I keep my old B&D; 12V for just that. Drill the holes with the Dewalt, drive the screws with the battery powered drill. Saves a lot of time. BUT, if you're going to do big lag bolt driving, I'd get a dedicated driver. Otherwise, you'll burn up your drills or hurt your arms.
1277216
Typically a powered screwdriver (cordless or not) does not have the RPMs needed for cutting. Although it may fit your device it most likely will not leave a clean cut as it would tear the wood due to spinning slowly. Obviously a drill is your best bet, but you may be able to use a rotary saw or Dremel since they have the high RPMs and torque needed. You can rent a drill pretty cheap at your local home improvement store.