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Yes, an electric screwdriver can drill small holes in soft materials like wood, but it lacks the power and speed of a dedicated drill for tougher jobs.

A drill can be used as a screwdriver with the right bit. Learn the proper speed and clutch settings to drive screws without stripping them or your material.

Find out if drill batteries are universal. Learn why batteries are typically brand-specific and not interchangeable between different power tool systems.

Yes, you can use impact driver bits in a drill. Learn about compatibility, the benefits of their durable design, and how they fit in a standard chuck.

Drilled and slotted rotors improve towing safety by dissipating heat faster, helping to prevent dangerous brake fade when stopping with a heavy load.

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Yes, you can use drill bits in an impact driver. Learn which bits you need—specifically impact-rated bits with a 1/4-inch hex shank—and when to use them.

Learn if you can use normal, round-shank drill bits in an SDS drill. Find out how a simple chuck adapter makes it possible to use standard bits.

A hammer drill cannot be used as an impact driver. Hammer drills use forward blows for masonry, while impact drivers use rotational torque for screws.

Yes, drilling wood can cause a fire. Intense friction from a drill bit creates extreme heat that can ignite fine, combustible sawdust.

Yes, you can use a metal drill bit for wood, but it’s not ideal. Learn why it can cause splintering and when to use a wood bit for a clean hole.

Learn why you can’t use an SDS bit in a normal drill. An SDS bit has a special shank that won’t fit or work safely in a standard three-jaw chuck.