Currently on the look out for a good deal on an Impact driver
That’s a life changing tool, right there.
He speaks the truth.
I’ve got a DeWalt 10.8V Li Ion impact driver and it’s a great tool. Small, light(ish) but robust enough for heavy DIY use, though I’m not sure how it would stand up to brutal daily professional use – but IANAB. Came as part of a twin set with a drill / driver – so two batteries.
The drill is a bit gutless – fine for pilot holes in wood but that’s about it.
I also have a 14.4 cordless ‘Hammer’ drill. It’ll take on harder jobs but won’t tackle really hard bricks or concrete.
For those jobs I use a bogo standard 25 year old Black & Decker corded hammer drill. It’ll tackle pretty much anything I’m likely to throw at it – the only irritation is that it has an old fashioned chuck with a key.
I’d echo the above – if you’re drilling masonry get a corded drill. Needn’t cost much. If it’s heavy work get an SDS drill if budget allows.
And if you’re driving a lot of screws, ditch the drill/driver and get an impact driver. Until I had one I never realised the difference
BTW – impact driver is great for (undoing) disc rotor bolts. And re-fitting provided you take care and finish them with a hand tool