still not hanging stuff up in the kitchen

[chhotii]

Still figuring out the handy-MAN stuff.

The always-made-of-awesome ceo loaned me a drill bit. But still no joy drilling holes in the wall. The tool that I have, which looks like a power drill, is in fact an impact driver. I don't know if the fact that it's an impact driver is the relevant difference. But it doesn't take a regular drill bit. According to the user manual, which I have now downloaded, "This driver is intended for use with drill and driver bits with a 1/4” hex shank and ball detent recess." No wonder I hadn't really been able to figure out how to attach accessories quite right. The drill bit just rolls around loosely in the hole-- not the least bit effective.

Does anyone have either a plain ol' power drill, or a 3/16" drill bit with a 1/4” hex shank and ball detent recess, that I could borrow?

Comments

[istemi.livejournal.com]

I have an extra Craftsman you can have. We've wound up using Rob's De Walt for everything the last couple years.

The handoff will be the tricky part.

[deguspice.livejournal.com]

Another option is see if someone has a drill chuck attachment that has a 1/4" shank they can loan you or a 3/16" drill bit with a 1/4" hex shank (I have both).

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-3-8-in-Metal-Keyless-Chuck-for-Impact-Driver-763198-1/100128244

But, it might be easier to find someone with a drill that has a normal chuck.

[rmd.livejournal.com]

I have a big-assed 1/2" chuck drill if that would help. I've also got a cordless drill kicking around somewhere too.

[drwex]

I have a couple drills, one cordless for easy stuff and one with a cord for more heavy-duty things. You're welcome to borrow either.