Re: the hammer drill -- can the "hammer" function be disabled? I can't see where it would be of any benefit when trying to REMOVE a bolt or screw.
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Don't have this drill, but standard function is user select drill only, hammer only or drill and hammer. Hammer only is for chipping, hammer and drill is for drilling into tile or concrete with carbide drill bit. In time you will found it useful. Oh hammer is not used for screws or bolts - it's a downward force, not rotational. For that use an impact wrench.
832099
I am not sure. I'd have to do some research. But it's used to take off the Crack pulley bolt. It's useful, but that bolt is still a pain to take off even with this.
1922891
No bolt - just a taper. Actually, most quality drill presses use this method. It's very common and nothing to worry about. You'll like the drill!
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.
269405
Yes it can be set hammer or regular (this feature is standard in hammer drills)
542037
The drill is chuckless. Simply hold the end and allow the drill to tighten. Put it in reverse to remove bits. Best cordless drill I ever had. I has tremendous torque.
2137012
I haven't found any I can't use, there's a lot of different bits in the box so it's only limited by how much different hardware you use. I don't have the hammer drill and impact drill and all the bit's fit both
788169
Actually a great question that I am surprised more people don't ask. What you are seeing is the instructions on how to remove it if you mount it on a wall. The hammer is the orange part....what you are seeing in black is actually the wall mount for home or business use. Hope that helps. Mark
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This tool does have a "trigger lock" which you can engage only at full speed. In my experience, this is more problematic than helpful as it is a: seldom necessary to operate the tool at full speed for an extended period of time and B: not particularly easily engaged and C: more commonly inadvertently engaged than intended. Coupled with the fact that the tool is capable of powering on by simply placing it down on a hard surface, due to its weight operating the trigger, I would suggest a different brand of this type of tool. I have advised DeWalt of these concerns and have been advised that DeWalt "takes safety very seriously " although I have not seen evidence of that with this particular tool.
1453470
actually the hammer drill is the one that applies vibrations vertically, like when you driving a nail. Impact is applying the vibrations along the plane in which the bit is rotating , therefore increasing the rotational force applied to the screw
2138719
It is possible to use as drill but it spins a lot slower than a drill motor. It is more useful for screwing and unscrewing nuts, bolts & screws because of it's high torque feature.
2270896
I have used it in a cordless impact drill that vibrates a lot, it will loosen up the drill or screw head, but I'm not sure if had it hand tight or used the tightening wrench.. its been a while. I dont own a hammer drill, but I dont see why it wouldn't work.. except for vibration that may loosen up the drill bit.
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no way!, this is a hammer drill , i HIGHLY recommend against using this for screws. Use a smaller 3/8 power drill like this one PORTER-CABLE PC600D 6 Amp 3/8-Inch Variable Speed Drill However i always recommend using a cordless drill for installing/taking out screws. If your drill does not have enough power it may seem that way for other reasons, maybe the batteries are not good, or maybe your screws are big and need to be pilot drilled first.
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No would be my answer, but please elaborate on "issues" so I can be more specific. I have had this tool for about 6 months, and love it. It drives screws just fine, in and out, and put 1 1/2" x 5/16" lag bolts into 2x material using a socket adapter, no problem. It is possible to break drywall screws, so be careful on the trigger in hard material.
1848287
No, this is for removing and tightening fasteners, ie; bolts, nuts, no hammer action up and down, I believe you are looking for a impact hammer type tool?
397922
Yes, but that feature on a cordless drill is mostly a marketing ploy. Hammer is the highest torque setting. Even on the Milwaukee 28V drill, which is in every way a superior tool, the hammer drill setting generates more noise than impact. Its effect is not much different from exceding the torque setting.
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It has three speed on the top of the drill 1.2.3. It also can vary the speed by the pull of the trigger in each of those speeds. Then it also has clutch on it so it wont strip screws or bolts if it is set right