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1. 
   Notchman | May 30, 2005 09:22pm | #1

   I normally use a cordless impact driver to spot a few screws to align the plank, then go back and screw down with a corded drill.  I have an older Milwaukee magnum drill pretty much dedicated to that purpose.  Takes a little practice to set the screws at a consistent depth, but cordless tools (and their batteries) are too expensive to use as a production tool, IMO.

   I'd agree that a DW gun would not be the best option.  On Trex decking, I use Trapeze screws (square drive) and they best go in at a lower RPM.

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   Espo | May 30, 2005 11:02pm | #3

   Thanks guys, well, it looks like another day, another tool...

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   BillHartmann | May 30, 2005 09:33pm | #2

   There are powered "decking guns". Basically slower speed DW guns.

   Not sure of the exact name, but I have a Dewalt one.

   And now you can get the autofeed ones with extension so it is all standup work.

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   Dave45 | May 30, 2005 11:40pm | #4

   Drywall screws use a #2 phillips drive bit.  Deck screws need a slightly different bit.  It's close to a #2 phillips, but not quite. 

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   RW | May 30, 2005 11:43pm | #5

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5. 
   gregb | May 31, 2005 03:01am | #6

   I use this 2500 rpm model by Dewalt....

   http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00004RH3X/qid=1117497578/br=1-12/ref=br_lf_hi_12//102-8489676-1574511?v=glance&s=hi&n=228314

   Works great.