Impact Drills

ToolInfoBox Impact Drills
Synonyms:	percussion drills, hammer drills; DE: Schlagbohrmaschine, SBM
Type:	power drill
Material:	depending on the bit (usually stone or concrete)
Used with:	drill bits including masonry drill bits; various other bits
Access Requirements:	upon introduction
Tutors:	Lukas
Similar (More or Less):	other drills

An impact drill is a type of hammer drill, meaning it has a setting that adds a lengthwise beating motion to the rotating bit, thereby making it capable of driving masonry drill bits.

With this hammering function disabled (and only then), it can also be used with "regular" drill bits or screwdriver bits. Something you should keep in mind though: cordless drills usually have a brake that stops the rotation as soon as you let go of the trigger - this drill will spin out and may drive your screws in too deep, especially if you are working with soft wood!

Need more power? A rotary hammer is similar, but packs a much stronger punch and may require special bit shafts ("SDS"). It can often also chisel without rotation.

SKIL 6365

ToolInfoBox SKIL 6365
Location:	wood workshop
Manual:	???

Metabo SBE 710

ToolInfoBox Metabo SBE 710
Location:	Lukas's CoMaking bench
Access Requirements:	upon request
Manual:	download (also a copy in the case)

Lukas's drill (pictured) has two gears and six different strength settings.