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   Hiker | Mar 06, 2007 01:06am | #1

   Purchase one about a year and half ago.  Great tool.  Better than the Senco or Hilti version.  There is also alot of different screws to choose from.  I really like the Quik Drive.

   Bruce

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   BoJangles | Mar 06, 2007 02:23am | #2

   I've got one with the Makita motor.  I've got several heads for it.  I can drive any kind of wood screw as well as cement board screws.  I don't know what I'd do without it. I never have had any trouble at all.  Screws are a bit pricey.

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   jayzog | Mar 06, 2007 02:38am | #3

   From the 2 previous posts, I'd guess quick drive has gotten better.

   Mine is a good 10 years old, but has very little use, because it jambs up so often I seldom take it out of the trailer.

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   EricPaulson | Mar 06, 2007 03:03am | #5

   I bought one about 5 or 6 years ago. I had numerous problems with it.

   I yelled and screamed and fired off all kinds of e-mails.

   Rep came to my house within a week a changed out all of my gear, gave me several boxes of screws to boot.

   Called me about a year later and came out with some new nose pieces. I have all sorts of stuff.

   Still, it seems sometimes it really sucks, and sometimes it saves the day. I still don't get why it does not seem to be a very consistent tool. It definitely takes a certain touch.[email protected]

    

    

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   BoJangles | Mar 06, 2007 04:44am | #6

   I think there are several reasons why people have trouble using the Quikdrive.

   1)  They don't leave the motor locked on and running

   2)  They push down either too hard or too lightly. It doesn't matter how hard you push, the screw is only going to go in at its own speed.

   3)  They don't change bits often enough

   4)  They keep hitting the reverse switch by mistake

   5)  They don't let the screw get started before applying more pressure  to the gun

   6)  Some people can't walk and chew gum at the same time. I have a guy working for me that couldn't operate this screw gun if I gave him a year of free practice.

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   john7g | Mar 06, 2007 06:16am | #8

   Spot on, Bo! I've got one of the early models, maybe '93?

   It does stake a certain technique.  I tried the extension and had terrible luck, I couldn't keep enough weight behind/above it to keep the bit & screw engaged.  For floors a form developed that's good for snow ski training. Bend the knees, keep the back straight, but slightly bent forward over the gun to put body weight on the gun and let your knees do all the work.  Kind of like short squats.  A quick up motion helps advance the screw as well as having the foot set right and checked often, say like every new coil. 

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   precision | Mar 06, 2007 07:17am | #9

   Same with us we had one of those didn't use it much after a while then we where introduced to PAM screw gun and we don't lay a floor deck without it.( this one as a Milwaukee drill on it)

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   ronbudgell | Mar 06, 2007 01:42pm | #10

   I have gotten a lot of use out of a PAM/Milwaukee too. The only problems have been operator problems or setup problems. The machine works beautifully.

   Ron

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   punchlist | Mar 06, 2007 02:45am | #4

   Try the Muro if you have a dealer its worth the money ive had the Quickdrive and have tried the Senco, Muro is the daddy still getting it dialed in but its already better the Quickdrive. The Quickdrive wont consistently drive screws in composite without the standup extension removed.

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   Stilletto | Mar 06, 2007 04:59am | #7

   Quik drives are worth every penny you pay for them.  I recently bought a second one.  Both have the Makita motors. 

   I will never do a deck without one again.  I am a tall goony SOB this tool has kept me from crawling to my truck after the deck is done. 

    

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