My DW deck gun seems to have grown a pair of legs and walked out of my trailer. Otherwise known as, I can’t find it and need a new one.
I only bought dewalt because when the last one broke the store had a DW instock and I had a job to finish.
Question is now that I have a little time to buy, what do you like for a high-torque screwgun? Stick with Dewalt? Bosch, Makita, Mill., Hilti?
I use it mostly for decking, backer board, and a little sheetrock and subflooring.
Looked back through the search and did not find a decent and recent thread
Thanks
-Day
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I still have and use my original drywall screwgun.
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I can't recommend a specific brand because my 30 year old B&D screwgun refuses to die, even though sometimes I wish it would... but I do know that if I were to get another screwgun, I would sacrifice some of the speed that my current gun has ( 0 - 4,000 rpm) for a little more torque. It seems like 0 - 2,500 rpm should still be more than enough speed for drywall and the added torque would make it more useful for other applications.
I'm surprised that you would use a true high-speed drywall screw gun for decking. I would think it would spin the screw too fast. But whatever works. Have you considered a cordless impact driver? it would be perfect for the tasks you list.
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It was probably one of the dual purpose guns, 2500 rpm. I think an impact would be better on decks though. I have a corded Makita impact that will work all day. I'm not big on cordless because I don't use them often enough.
Edited 7/30/2009 8:47 am ET by Dam_inspector
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I have the newest Milwaukee 28v drill. Not impressed with it at all. batteries are already having trouble keeping a charge. the drill is a year or so old now.
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high torque deck guns are corded...
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good point... doesn't change the fact that I am not impressed with Milwaukee's cordless screw gun.
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doesn't change the fact that the DW company is something to be thought well of either...
apples and oranges....
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For deck work this would be my choice:
http://makita.com/en-us/Modules/Tools/ToolDetails.aspx?ID=455
Scott.
I have the original version 6950. It's great, I think a little less power than than that one, but plenty for decks.
http://www.milwaukeetool.com/ProductCategory.aspx?CategoryName=SC%3a++Adjustable+Clutch+Screwdrivers
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I have an old Porter cable that has a lot of torque.
You can take the steel nose cone off (for drywall), and put a torque nose on it.
It is heavy and the steel nose cone for drywall takes away some of the magnetism for holding screws.
When I bought it (30 years ago) I was framing/drywalling with 16 Ga. studs and the guns with plastic noses cones were breaking.
Still runs great but i don't use it much anymore.
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I've got that same gun, it doesn't look in the same condition. I've lost the nose and pretty beat up. But is got alot to it as far as performance . I remember it being sold as a decking gun. As far durability awesome.
Another vote for an Impact driver.
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Makita or Milwaukee.
Got a makita 14.4 LION set with an impact in it that I use the heck out of but there are times I want corded unit with depth set for larger stuff like screwing down 1000 sqft of decking. I had a Dewalt DW257
http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/tool_detail.asp?productID=54Looks like Milwaukee it is this time.
Found this
http://www.cpomilwaukee.com/screwdrivers/general_purpose_screwdrivers/6791-81.htmlThanks
-Day
consider the 6580....
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IMERC,
What am I missing on the 6580? Isn't it just a corded version of a normal cordless drill/driver? I've got several cordless drills. What I use the deck gun for is I set the depth, lock the trigger on, and start putting screws in. I like that I can't overdrive if I hit a soft spot or underdrive if I hit a knot which is a problem with a clutch. My mind kind of moves onto the next screw spot while the current one is going in so I do tend to overdrive. I don't see the 6580 working here? Am I missing something?
-Day
Yer right, go with the other gun if you want a positive depth stop.
RPM's... the 6580 has one more step down in the gear case hence thwe lower speed and higher torque......
also the 6580 will run #5 TEKs...
did I mention more versatility???
BTW... had the 6791... gave it away...
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Edited 7/30/2009 7:14 pm by IMERC
http://search.cpomilwaukee.com/search?keywords=6580-20&submit=GO
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QuickDrive kit with the Makita motor. Available with several different DeWalt motors too, I think.
j
Doesn't anyone use the Senco Duraspins?
I used them while working for a few mos. with a deck crew and really liked them. Sure beat bending over to screw decking.
I always wanted to get a couple, just thought it odd that nobody in this discussion has mentioned them.
Is there something I should know?
DC
Self-fed guns are great work wise, my problem lies with fastener availability and selection. I can't always get the type of fastener I want when I want it. If I run out of screws on a project I can't stop by the True Value (small hardware store) and buy another box. I have to go find the a fastener supply or lowes (selection is slim, no SS or hardi screws for the duraspins) or order them online. Just how I view it
-Day