Corded screwdriver/gun or Drill which would good for sm jobs

[Spookrider]

I was wondering that, do you really need get a coreded type screwdriver for doing a small roofing job/replace wood on a small shed and a small deck job + few other small jobs??
Or could you use your Milwaukee #200-20 3/8 drill to do all the screwing.
Would you need to get a screwgun for a couple small job or the 3/8 drill would do fine and cause no harm to its life????
Why corded?? I guess I like the old school of doing things + the battery cost and hassle.
Plus, I don't use it enough to justify the cost of going cordless.

[Danglerb]

Screwgun usually has a clutch and a depth stop, kind of essential for a lot of automatic screwing so the torque stops quickly once the screw is fully seated.

[olds88]

Screwgun usually has a clutch and a depth stop, kind of essential for a lot of automatic screwing so the torque stops quickly once the screw is fully seated.

Yup....... and unless there's an extension cord shortage in your area, there's no need for the expense and hassle of batteries.

[tfi racing]

Once you go cordless,you'll never go back.I suggest a cordless impact,great for driving screws and can be used on nuts and bolts as well.

[eschoendorff]

Once you go cordless,you'll never go back.I suggest a cordless impact,great for driving screws and can be used on nuts and bolts as well.

I use my Ryobi and Ridgid cordless all the time. I have a corded... somewhere... :lol:

[Spookrider]

Ok we went off track into the cordless and corded debate.
I was wondering will my Mil. 200-20 3/8 drill be harm if I use it as an screwdriver or should the harm out weight the cost of an cheap dewalt for $90. or 110.00 for an Millw. screwdriver gun for doing three small jobs and unknwon future projects
Granted the screwdriver/gun has the clutch and many other feature on it.
Yes, one point in my life I had a chance to use high quality cordless it was like a kid inside a candy and a playboy wearhouse and he had no rules or mother watching him at all.

[wilbilt]

I don't think you would harm your drill using it to drive screws, but without a depth stop or clutch adjustment it might be frustrating.

I have several corded drills, but usually reach for a cordless when driving deck screws. I screwed down the deck boards on an 8'x16' deck with my Milwaukee 14.4V drill and only had to swap the battery once. Once I set the clutch, the screws went to the perfect depth nearly every time.

I do plan to buy a corded screwgun one of these days.

[Spookrider]

http://www.toolup.com/dewalt/dw257.html
DEWALT DW257 VSR Deck/Drywall SD
DEWALT Heavy-Duty Variable Speed
Deck/Drywall
Is this one is a pretty good quality gun go for. Since it is one cheap end of the deal.
Yes, the great Millw. beliver is crossing over and seeing Dewalt as an option.
Or the Millw. version for $30 more would be better.
http://http://www.milwaukeetool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_27_40028_-1_684497_192217_192137

[Merkava_4]

If you're going to use a corded drill to drive screws, a low speed drill is the best. A 600 RPM 1/2" chuck Milwaukee is perfect.

[Spookrider]

Would this be a good deal for an small time DIY??
It is recondtion tool but does that mean a not to good tool or jist right for an DIY that has a few small jobs to and there no way that I would push to the edge of what it could in a "pros" hands??

http://www.toolking.com/products/2299257.aspx?googlebase=DW257R

[wilbilt]

Would this be a good deal for an small time DIY??
It is recondtion tool but does that mean a not to good tool or jist right for an DIY that has a few small jobs to and there no way that I would push to the edge of what it could in a "pros" hands??

http://www.toolking.com/products/2299257.aspx?googlebase=DW257R

I have had good luck with factory reconditioned tools. They have all seemed like new to me. That is a good price, too. :thumbup:

[Merkava_4]

If you ever needed to drive 3 1/2 inch drywall screws into wood, the drill I mentioned above is perfect.

[wilbilt]

If you ever needed to drive 3 1/2 inch drywall screws into wood, the drill I mentioned above is perfect.

Yes...I have one of these, but prefer something with a clutch for driving screws.

This one tends to snap them off.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/wilbilt/0244-1-lg.jpg

[Spookrider]

What I'm seeing the screw gun use for no more than 3" screw at max when framing and 1 at the very min. So If I need to go any bigger I my 3/8 drill to screw it to it.

[Spookrider]

Also these screw gun could be use with the T-25 bits/screws that heavly offer in my area??

[rickairmedic]

Look at Homie desperate in the drill bit and driver area I picked up a nifty little tool to run drywall screws with you can set the depth on it so it will only run the screw so deep before it stops engaging the screw . I know it was less than 20 bucks and I have driven alot of drywall screws with it it will accept 1/4" bits so I guess you could put torx bits in it . I just picked up a pack of #2 bits for it and swap them out as needed .I couldnt find it on Homie desperates site but I did find it on Lowes site to give you an idea of what to look for .


http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=177903-353-D60498&lpage=none



Rick

[Danglerb]

My Milwaukee Screwshooter paid for itself in the first hour of use, about 30 years ago, but if I had a big enough project ahead of me I would buy or rent something with a automatic feed.

[Spookrider]

Look at Homie desperate in the drill bit and driver area I picked up a nifty little tool to run drywall screws with you can set the depth on it so it will only run the screw so deep before it stops engaging the screw . I know it was less than 20 bucks and I have driven alot of drywall screws with it it will accept 1/4" bits so I guess you could put torx bits in it . I just picked up a pack of #2 bits for it and swap them out as needed .I couldnt find it on Homie desperates site but I did find it on Lowes site to give you an idea of what to look for .


http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=177903-353-D60498&lpage=none



Rick

I have bought that a year ago when I was working on the house. But, now it the shed turn for a screw job on alot of wood. Suport wood is saging or missing and need be replacing.

[Spookrider]

Well I went for it I went for the dewalt I could not pass that deal up since the project is being done on cost minded but done right the first time.
But, I'm still a Millwaukee tool man even though I have sin an gotten a Dewalt Screwgun. 3 Millw. to 1 Dewalt
This one>
http://www.toolking.com/products/2299257.aspx?googlebase=DW257R