Can I use this to drill a hole thru a 1-2 in piece of partical board?
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I wouldn't recommend it for any reason (see my review,) but on a good day you should be able to produce a 1 inch hole into a particle board using this driver (drill.) It has decent torque. The problem is that it is slow and unsteady. Slow is ok for driving screws, but makes it hard to drill. Unsteady is not good for anything. (Perhaps I got a bad one? Construction overall is pretty unreliable anyway. If you are considering this one due to the low cost, I would recommend using the budget for a used corded electric drill that will actually work right for all similar jobs and last a decade.) I wouldn't recommend it for any reason (see my review,) but on a good day you should be able to produce a 1 inch hole into a particle board using this driver (drill.) It has decent torque. The problem is that it is slow and unsteady. Slow is ok for driving screws, but makes it hard to drill. Unsteady is not good for anything. (Perhaps I got a bad one? Construction overall is pretty unreliable anyway. If you are considering this one due to the low cost, I would recommend using the budget for a used corded electric drill that will actually work right for all similar jobs and last... » Read More I wouldn't recommend it for any reason (see my review,) but on a good day you should be able to produce a 1 inch hole into a particle board using this driver (drill.) It has decent torque. The problem is that it is slow and unsteady. Slow is ok for driving screws, but makes it hard to drill. Unsteady is not good for anything. (Perhaps I got a bad one? Construction overall is pretty unreliable anyway. If you are considering this one due to the low cost, I would recommend using the budget for a used corded electric drill that will actually work right for all similar jobs and last a decade.) « Show Less
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Absolutely! It's a work horse! Just remember that it works better with newer batteries, so if it's getting sluggish time to replace. The batteries do last a long enough time to make it cost effective and the power on this is more than the similar one with rechargeable batteries. I have two of these now and I use them in place of a drill for all my DIYs.
1146570
It is possible if you press down and drill slowly through the board but this does not have the power for a fast drilling through dense material.
1747135
I use it to cut holes in 3/4 mdf. I wouldnt try cutting much thicker. the plate pins are weak
1661735
All I can say is that I do not use this for drilling, I only use it as a screw driver. I would contact DeWalt and ask them any questions you may have such as if it is possible to use it for that purpose.
1829823
This accessory is basically a DIY device. I doubt that it could adequately handle the torque of a 1/2" drill. I think 3/8" drill is pretty much the limit so I am not sure you would want to modify it for a 1/2" drive bit.
1713554
If you are asking if the 1/2" is the end that sticks into the drill, then no, the opening is just short of 1/2", but you can find a 1/2" drill BIT for drilling that would fit appropriately into this drill.
2019095
You could, with a very small electric drill. My son does but remember, the bits (etc) are not made for this type of use. One has to be very careful. I hope that helps.
2032285
I have, but not with a hole saw of this type. These bits are designed to drill through material not exceeding the total depth of the drill bit. They are great on glass and ceramic tile not exceeding 1/2" thickness. You would be better served using a large hammer drill with a 2" BIT. The bit itself would have to be as long or longer as the material you're drilling through (i.e., 8" block would require a 10 or 12" bit). These drills and bits are available to rent at most rental tool facilities. The expense of purchasing would exceed $800.00.
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I used mine to install an above ground hoist on 4 inch steel reinforced concrete floor. It drilled 10 5/8 inch holes with out a problem. I am not sure how much larger bit a 1/2 inch drill will hold but con considerably more.
1699348
I use it in a 3/8 inch chuck so it should work in 1/2 inch. My 12 volt battery operated drill does not make many holes on one charge. I use a corded drill when near a source of power. Probably not the safest thing to do since ground is moist.
731951
If you got a blade for it I would think you could, but I use it for 1/2 in HDPE and have no trouble with it as long as you don't try to jam it through. :)
2041485
Technically you could, but it would be a very slow drill as the turning speed is nowhere near that of a drill. Not recommended for drilling.
2104213
yes, you'll have to drill the current 3/8" holes out to 1/2". it took me more time to find and chuck up my bit than to drill the holes.
798398
I don't think I would trust a one-pass hole beyond 1 3/4", especially the hoke saw. The throw length of the drill bit is, at it's best, about 1 7/8". If you don't mind turning the piece over and going at it from both sides, it'll work just fine.
1202675
You could, but I think this has more power than you need. I would try a rotary hammer drill (set to hammer only), with a chisel bit.
1917240
Yes. Drill bits can be used in it aslong as it possess a 1/4 drive base. I use them in mine for many tasks. Works great!!
11857
Actual diameter of hole in top plate (with no insert) is 3.75". So yes you can use 3 1/2" raised panel bits.
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Not sure what you are asking. I would not use this driver for larger bits, though. Anything over a 1/4" or so might hurt your wrist if you aren't careful. It's main use is a driver, not a drill.