I know the drill has a 2 speed gear box, but is it also variable speed?
1120172
It has low speed high torque and high speed low torque for the gear box. The amount of pressure you apply to the trigger would give you a variable speed in either gear.
1647857
It's variable speed. Ull love the power this thing has. It will snap bolt heads off. It has a dial to back off the tourqe . It's a very powerfull drill. It will also drill steel.
30370
no Nancy, it does not. Also, I used another one, that came from Lowes, which had variable speeds that I liked even better and about the same price. Hope this helps...F
955096
yes it does. But i would never buy this tool without the 3 speed. it, with the variable speed trigger is awesome. Love it to pieces.
1163269
Yes, the speed is variable based on the amount that you squeeze the trigger. It can be used as a screw driver you just need to put in a screw head (it comes with one). The best thing to do is use the torque adjustment when using it as a screwdriver so you don't over tighten and/or strip your screws.
544522
It is continuously variable within two speed ranges. It's a great drill. I've had no problems.
423382
Nope you did it correct. Speed is controlled by the main box. The foot pedal is for the convenience of not having to turn the drill on and off.
2083010
It's all in the trigger pull. Yes it is a variable speed drill. It is also the best hand drill I have ever owned. My first one last around twenty five plus years, using it at work almost daily.
278705
Nope this is not real controllable like a drill but if you play with it you can somewhat control the speed just fine.
2262849
no the impact is not variable speeds like the hammer drill, but if you depress the trigger just a little it will go slower, the harder you squeeze it the faster it goes. hope this helps
1983572
Yes, it is variable. You should buy a PMW controler to vary the speed. But be careful if you need to reverse the motor with a polarity reversing toggle switch. Put the motor leads on the toggle switch, not the power leads.
1871057
It is variable speed with a knob to adjust. Also there are three belt positions for the three speed ranges. It works really smooth..
965183
Definitely variable. Think of the speeds as gearing. Within that gearing you can control how fast or slow based on pull of the trigger from min to max allowed by that gearing.
1983569
it is advertised as 50 RPM. I would not think it is a variable speed but you may be able to find one that they make in the RPM you need
1929040
It's one speed, not variable. Don't know exact speed it seems similar to a belt sander range. BTW I love this machine. Its very precise and works perfectly.
495993
With the proper bit, yes it can be a variable speed screwdriver. As many people use it for driving screws as drilling holes!!!
2107696
There are 2 speeds. They are controlled by a gear change switch located on top of the screwdriver. There are 2 positions, low and high. Low is about 200rpm and has more torque. High is about 600 rpm. Others keep saying it is variable. It is not. The speeds are Off (0), Low (200), and High (600). The toggle switch on the side controls directions. Off in the center, clockwise tilted to the top, and counterclockwise tilted to the bottom. This is very easy to get used to and both speeds are easy to control. Just be warned that this is a light duty screwdriver and they are known to have problems with clutch slippage (or some kind of internal gear slippage) if you try to push them too hard. Great for light duty like electronics and small assembly. Get something better if you want to drive sheet rock screws into 2x4s on a regular basis. Best of luck - Jeff