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CUTS SCREW TIME FOR US NON PROS BY 75%. WE HAVE DRIVEN MORE THAN 15,000 SCREWS WITH THE TWO GUNS WE HAVE. NO PROBLEMS. YOU CAN BUY IT, USE IT, AND RESELL ON AMZ OR EBAY AND COME OUT VERY WELL.AMAZON: YOU NEED TO SELL THE BITS AND DRIVERS WITH PRIME. IF YOU NEED MORE, AND YOU WILL, YOU MUST PAY $8 FOR THE BITS AND $8 TO HAVE SHIPPED.
If doing horizontal screwing such as a fence then the angle is a big deal. So I strongly suggest not buying refurbished. You definitely should have 2 batteries so again need to check if seller includes 2 batteries or 1 or none. I used same 2 tips for entire project (3" & 1-5/8" screws had different heads).SO the tricks I learned - if doing a deck its probably best suited and no need for any tricks. Just need to make sure you are getting 2 GOOD NEW (not refurbished) batteries, unless only going to work for 1-2 hours at a time then just need 1 battery. Lastly and probably least important is if going fast as I tried to do wanting and needing to get over 700 feet of fence done all alone, there is a pivot point on track that screws follow to gun tip. There were, however a few tricks I learned along the way, but certainly this tool did make it like I had a 3rd hand. On the top of gun there is gap near tip where I placed duct tape to keep empty plastic from catching - worked like a charm and so easy to do.
I removed the removable plastic guard as it was just in way of loading screws. This is not so easy to do as it seems slamming it feels right and gets screw started in wood, but a little patience and gentleness and habit is easy to acquire. Once I got to really know how it worked we were fast friends.In summary I would HIGHLY recommend this tool for anyone who has a lot of screws to drive in fence, deck, drywall, or whatever. I bought mine new with 2 batteries and built 722 feet of 6 foot high cedar and treated privacy fence using all high quality thick boards, 3 rails, and 4x4 posts.
The tips were tough too. I NEVER had a problem with this tool not living up to expectations. It is pretty much useless if the power source (battery is no good). Just place it there and give just enough pressure to engage tip with screw. There are also sellers who sell refurbished and the battery is junk which is why some people claim they can't even do a couple screws or just hate this tool. DO not slam or hit wood with gun as it makes tip and screw get off. 90% of the time the battery on charger was ready by the time battery on gun was dead, but even the few times it wasn't I only had to wait a few minute, go get a drink and take a break, and its ready.
not squared up) then you will have problems getting screw all the way in, so keep it straight & square. It is just before screw is in place for driving. First thing is that many sellers do not include battery with this tool so if you think you are getting a deal you may be getting ripped as battery is very expensive. It just seems like gusto and manliness works well when in fact the best idea is let the tool do the work. This also goes for how much you push it while it drives screws - let the tool drive them, not your arm. I put small peice of electrical tape to help keep screw heads from catching.
Keeping it upright (top of gun up, battery end down) also helps keep screws from tangling and getting screws in all the way. I cant think of any wood that is too tough for it. This is not always easy as many places do not want you to know they are not including battery so if any hesitation with an answer, RUN to different seller or place. All these things I learned the first day, but they did have me wondering about the tool. if you are going at diagnal to wood (i.e. It can screw with gun upside down but it takes patience and not as fast.
Screws not in plastic all the way (I would guess cheap ones dont work as well with this gun), or just working gun at angle or upside down cause head to catch sometimes and the little piece of tape make more gradual ramp for heads to go over. This is one of the best tools I have ever used and beats out any nailgun I used by a mile in all aspects except speed, but even then not by much.
Pros: Cordless, collated screws, adjustable, 2 batteries, well balanced and fairly comfortable, rugged and takes a beating.Cons: Battery life is very short, batteries do not hold a charge, battery locking mechanism is EXTREMELY awkward, screw length changes are tedious, long screws get bound up, very unforgiving for angles, if your not straight on it will miss the screw.I do a lot of work on my own and this gun is just the thing when your hanging drywall and plywood by yourself. I've thrown this thing across the room and yard quite a few times now and it still works. The problem I have is that in these situations it is very hard to have the gun perfectly perpendicular and the screws skip off the driver very easily. I keep my batteries charged up but whenever I grab one out of the case they are always dead. I bought several buckets of screws and have used most of them with my little Dewalt 7.2v screwdriver. Save your sanity, your money and the environment, don't bother with this one.
This thing is phenomenal. You cannot live without this tool. Seriously.It increased my drywall hanging efficiency tenfold.I have the 14 volt gun and it has more than sufficient power, even through 5/8 rock. Since it comes with two batteries there is no down time. It will pay for itself in one day's use. You can find the collated screws everywhere.
I have only good things to say about the battery life on these guns. I am in construction so it gets a work out. I bought one of these and have used it for a year now. When you consider how many screws you can go through before a battery swap it is quite amazing. I can't believe how much time this saves, hanging drywall or puting down sub-floors this gun is worth every penny. I can't tell you how much time this will save you. in conclusion this is one of the most valuable tools I own. If you need to get work done fast this is the tool for you.
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