FAQ
Tool Choices
What’s the dierence between an electric screwdriver,
a power drill, a drill driver, and an impact driver?
How do you choose?
Power drill
A power drill is best suited for drilling holes into
or through materials like wood, metal, tile, etc. and
can also drive in screws. Use a power drill when
speed and power is desired over precision.
Drill driver
A power drill specifically made to be good at both
drilling and driving in screws. The most important
feature of this tool is its variable speed – high for
drilling, low for fastening. While quite versatile, a drill
driver isn’t made for heavy-duty fastening or large
screws, but it’s perfect for maker-sized projects!
Impact driver
A heavy-duty tool that is best for bigger projects,
large repairs, and construction. The impact driver
is strong and fast, but not very precise.
Electric screwdriver
A battery-operated tool used to fasten screws into
surfaces using various bits (Phillips, straight, star, etc.)
that fit into the various types of screwheads. While a
power drill can also fasten screws, either a manual
or an electric screwdriver oers more precision and
better control over speed. For small, quick home
projects and repairs, the humble screwdriver is still
your go-to tool.