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DT

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What do you use? I've been driving most of my deck/drywall screws
with a 3/8 variable speed drill for 15-20 yrs.

The Dewalt is the way to go. You really want a dedicated screw gun, not a
variable speed drill. I bought the Dewalt 257 just to put in my large Trex
porch and really like it. The slower speed (from deeper gearing) is the key. A
drill gun that spins 4000 rpm is not needed for deck screws, and will probably
not have enough torque for them unless it is a very high amperage gun.

The difference between a drill and a screw gun is huge. Just lean on it, don't
let up, and let 'er rip. In fact, it helps to press hardest as the screw
head sets. Let the adjustable clutch set the screw. I used color matched
TrapEase screws with square drive and highly recommend them. They have a
special head that prevents raising areas around the head. Every one is
perfectly flush set with the Dewalt. I did pre-drill the deck boards to lessen
the drive torque with the long TrapEase screws, but I would recommend that
with whatever you use to drive the screws.

And, I have done a ton of drywall with it, and find the 2500 rpm is much
easier to control than the high rpm guns.

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Dennis