Differences Between Hammer Drills And Impact Drills

There are a large variety of power tools available these days but the two most common ones that everybody is required to use at some stage or the other are Hammer Drills and Impact Drills. The two do have some common features, yet each is designed for specific applications of different jobs. Both have their respective advantages and limitations and the choice is largely dependent on the nature of job. But, generally hammer drills have more power whereas impact drills give you more torque. One is required to use different drills for different applications.

There are many manufacturers for such machines and each has many models to offer. They are available in varying capacities as far as speed, size and torque is concerned. Some of the better-known brands are: DeWalt, Hilti, Hitachi, Milwaukee, and Makita.



Many of the drills are not battery-operated and necessarily need to be plugged into the mains. They operate on different voltages, varying from 12 volts to 120 volts. The specifications very from one manufacturer to another, and the differences between a hammer drill and an impact drill are not difficult to spot.

Hammer drills come with a large spectrum of specifications and one has to judge, which would best suit the job at hand or what is the nature of job that frequently calls for its application. Be it drilling a hole in the wall or in the ground, there is a suitable drill available for that. As already said, it is the nature of job and the quantum of work that decides an appropriate drill for you. There are many drills available that offer a choice of bit-sizes varying from small to medium to big. You have to choose the required size to suitably drill a hole. Any operating tools needs to be handled carefully, with certain precautions to be followed for the safety of the operator, and drills are no exceptions. It is advisable to get familiarized with the machine or entrust the job to an experienced worker.

Likewise, impact drills are also available in a number of designs with varying specifications and one needs to assess the nature and volume of work before hand rather than going in for one randomly. It is interesting to know that a vast majority of users employ an impact drill for jobs that were so far being done with the aid of a simple screwdriver. The reason is simply that the use of an impact drill saves you from straining your wrists and shoulders. These are quite versatile machines and can be used at project sites for handling big jobs to as mundane a job at home as tightening of screw of any of your household equipment. Its ease of operation is encouraging people to its frequent use. Impact drills are also available with varying bit sizes as well with spade bits that enable one to undertake any drilling operation without the use of a hammer drill.

Howsoever big or small a job may be there is always a suitable power drill available for its execution. You have to make a judicious choice of the drill. Shall it be a hammer drill or an impact drill? That largely depends on the nature and size of the job at hand.