How to drill with an impact wrench

What if you could transform your impact wrench into a complete hole processing system?

You can!

Cordless impact wrenches are very popular tools among metal fabricators and installers due to the power available in a small-size tool combined with the freedom it brings to fastening in the shop or at a jobsite.

It is common to spend the day with an impact in our hands, or really close by. The only downside, is the fact that tool is usually only good for one thing ... fastening. This means that every time there is a need to make or rework a hole, another tool needs to be brought on site.

The unique VersaDrive system designed to absorb the strong torque and impact produced by an impact wrench allows you to expand the range of applications of your tool by adding the ability to ream, countersink, tap and drill.

DISCLAIMER: We strongly suggest the use of impact-rated cutting tools to avoid breakage, work piece damage or injury.

Reasons why you should use an impact.

Stepped tip drills at 2x the speed with no pilot hole.

50% faster drilling with 30% less pressure.
Incredible finished hole quality.
Instant drill start with no slipping.
Make bigger holes with a smaller tool
Work safer with impact wrench anti-kickback.

Demonstration

Operation Requirements

1/2" or 3/4" Impact Wrench (variable torque settings are preferred).
Impact-rated drill bits.
Cutting fluid.

Install the VersaDrive adaptor and the TurboTip bit on the impact wrench (make sure your tool is powerful enough).

Verify the required torque for the bit.
Set the torque on the impact wrench (more torque is better than less).

See complete torque chart below.

Apply firm and steady feed pressure throughout the cut.
Avoid lateral movement or tilting which can cause damage to the cutting tool.
Apply quality cutting lubricant, especially when drilling thick or hardened materials.
While working with hardened or heat-affected materials, increase the torque, reduce the RPM and feed rate, and use extra coolant.