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09-25-03, 05:04 AM

eaanderson

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To install 1/2" drywall onto 2x4 stud framing I will, of course, be using drywall screws. I think I heard of some kind of drill attachment that is available for driving drywall screws. Is any such thing available, and is it worth buying? Or, is a typical cordless screwdriver all I really need? Would you recommend predrilling the holes before driving in the screws?

Thanks for your ideas,
Eric

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09-25-03, 06:46 AM

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If the device to which you refer disengages from the screw once it reaches the proper depth, it is quite handy and will save much frustration from setting the screws too deep.

Drywall screws don't require that pilot holes be drilled.

Hope this helps.

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09-25-03, 07:28 AM

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Use the attachment. It will also create a dimple around the screw to hold compound. A typical power screwdriver uses torque, not depth. You have to push pretty hard to get the dimple and sink the screw correctly. Renting a drywall drill driver might be a good option. They have the correct nose and are geared down in speed for driving screws.

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09-25-03, 11:19 AM

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Thanks, both of you. I will look into both options -- drywall driver rental and the attachment for my drill. Does anyone know what this attachment is called (e.g. marketing name) or a manufacturer that makes this?

Thanks again,
Eric

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09-25-03, 05:34 PM

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You may also want to use a corded drill. Putting up drywall involves a lot of screws, and you may find that the battery charger for your cordless drill can't keep up.

Ask at the home improvement center for the drill attachment. Look in the area where drill bits are sold. There are a number of different kinds of attachments for precisely setting screw depth and you can look at and compare them. I suggest you get one with a clutch.

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09-25-03, 06:24 PM

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A drill nose for setting drywall screws does not need a clutch. The bit withdraws from the screw head when the screw is at the correct depth. If you try to drive drywall screws with a clutch you will end up with some to deep (torn cardboard, no strength) and some to shallow (no dimple for mud, sticks out of compound). Rent a 120 VAC drywall driver if you have a rental place nearby. The job is slow enough without slowing down even more with a lousy tool.

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