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I just use a little cheapo 8v impact to drill pilot holes, then thread them in by hand... works quick and easy.
SO, I'm done putting ice anchors in by hand. I want to get the tool to put them in. Problem is, my drill is on a clam plate so I don't want to take on and off to put the anchors in. Question: my other power options are a cheapo black and decker drill, or a M18 impact driver. Think the picture-hanger black and decker would have any issue with putting in ice anchors?Or, is there any consensus on how best to utilize an impact driver with the Eskimo tool?
As long as you have a pilot hole your drill should do the job.Watch the pawn shops for impacts. Then get the correct size impact ready drill bit and drive away. Just a fast swap between drivers and zero effort. An impact will drive those anchors without a pilot hole but I know for fact it will also torq that Chinese made anchor driver in two useless parts on day.....right when I'm fighting the wind.
I switched from a cordless drill to an old bit brace that I had around - works great!
Why the switch?