Misc tradies recommend me what electric drill to buy (200k reps) (srs advice needed)
I need to put together some planks to make a ''table'' for the DIY business i'm running. It's really important to me so i'd really appreciate the help.
The wooden beams are 1.7x2.7 inches thick.
My original idea was to drill screws into it. I bought a new drilling machine, but it either wasn't powerful enough or the screws had the wrong end at the top. Because it wouldn't drill the holes in even the slightest bit. The screws had some weird 6 pointed star at the top so i didn't have the proper screw add on for the drill.
[B]Question 1:[/B] If it is possible to easily drill screws into these wooden beams, how strong must the drill be? So i buy a drill that has a battery or should i get a chord one?
How much power must it have? What should i look for?
[B]Question 2:[/B] I also need to drill some holes into my concrete wall to put up some shelves.
Do i need a specific drill for that? Or can the same ''powerful'' drill that i'll buy for the wood, do the job for the concrete?
[B]Question 3:[/B]What is an impact drill? Do i need it? Can an impact drill switch settings from regular to impact?
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Question 4[/B]: Someone recommended i simply use nails instead of screws.
However the nails that are long enough (4 inches) are all super thick. There's no way i can hammer those through the beams.
So is drilling the only way or should i look for long thin nails?
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Question 5[/B]: What ''table'' leg is more secure?
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