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coreyclark
04-01-02, 06:52 AM
I will be hanging some drywall in my basement and have a question. I have talked with drywallers and people that hang drywall(there is a difference, like Electricians and those that do electrical) concerning fastners, screws vs. nails. I have also read some articles on the subject. Of course everyone has their opinon, but more often that not, I have heard screws instead of nails.
So with that in mind, I am in the market for a drywall screwgun. Are there any specs I should be looking for or staying away from? Also, any suggestions on models?
Thanks.
Corey Clark
Valparaiso, IN
So with that in mind, I am in the market for a drywall screwgun. Are there any specs I should be looking for or staying away from? Also, any suggestions on models?
Thanks.
Corey Clark
Valparaiso, IN
garywms
04-01-02, 11:33 AM
Do you have a cordless drill? If so, you can get what is called a drywall 'dimpler' attachment that you can use in your cordless drill. DeWalt makes them.
coops28
04-01-02, 11:50 AM
My personal favorite is dywalt. My first gun was a black and decker then dywalt bought them out so it's pretty much the same. What you look for is the Amps. I think the pro model has 6.2 Amps. Also the pro model has a metal end on it instead of plastic.
coops28
04-02-02, 05:44 AM
Look at me. I'm endorsing a product and can't even spell it! Dewalt. See ya
mike-the-diy'er
04-03-02, 07:09 AM
I bought the dimpler attachedment. Hung 20 + sheets with it in my basement and it worked great. I now keep one in each of my various toolboxes just the same as I keep extra phillips bits. With the magnetic bit holders they are easy to switch in & out, and the magnetic holder holds the screws just fine. At a buck or so a piece you can't beat them. Probably a little slower than a dedicated screwgun, but certainly more affordable and the results are the same. I also use the dimpler at various times not associated with drywall when I do not want to overdrive the screw.
garywms
04-03-02, 10:57 AM
coops28
Just an FYI. Dewalt and Black and Decker have always been the same company. The Dewalt line was always consider to be the "pro" line in the past. I think that the Dewalt tools have become more popular with DIY'ers who are buying tools for the long run. IMO the B&D stuff isn't built as long lasting as the Dewalt. I tend to by the best built tools because I know I will keep them for the long run. If it's something that I'm going to use just once or twice, I'll go to somewhere like Harbor Freight. If I use something once or twice and pay $20 for it vs. $100, then it's worth it. I am looking right now at installing engineered oak flooring in my house. Harbot Freight has the stapler used to do that for $45.00 vs $250 for the Stanley Bostich version. I could rent it, but That could turn out to be more expensive for the number of times I'll use the tool.
Just an FYI. Dewalt and Black and Decker have always been the same company. The Dewalt line was always consider to be the "pro" line in the past. I think that the Dewalt tools have become more popular with DIY'ers who are buying tools for the long run. IMO the B&D stuff isn't built as long lasting as the Dewalt. I tend to by the best built tools because I know I will keep them for the long run. If it's something that I'm going to use just once or twice, I'll go to somewhere like Harbor Freight. If I use something once or twice and pay $20 for it vs. $100, then it's worth it. I am looking right now at installing engineered oak flooring in my house. Harbot Freight has the stapler used to do that for $45.00 vs $250 for the Stanley Bostich version. I could rent it, but That could turn out to be more expensive for the number of times I'll use the tool.