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Drywall screws
For now I prefer using drywall screws for securing drywall to the studs.
I'm not proficient enough with a hammer to not beat the crap out of the nail or drywall. But the only thing I've seen that causes a problem with drywall screws is their tendency to push through the paper and dig into or through the drywall. I guess my question, is this more of a matter of practice/technique than a weakness of using screws? I can usually minimize the digging in by controlling how fast the screw is inserted as I get closer to the flush point, but that doesn't press the drywall tightly against the studs. I almost want to use a washer to halt the screw's tendency to punch through the paper. |
Drywall screws
Eigenvector wrote:
For now I prefer using drywall screws for securing drywall to the studs. I'm not proficient enough with a hammer to not beat the crap out of the nail or drywall. But the only thing I've seen that causes a problem with drywall screws is their tendency to push through the paper and dig into or through the drywall. I guess my question, is this more of a matter of practice/technique than a weakness of using screws? I can usually minimize the digging in by controlling how fast the screw is inserted as I get closer to the flush point, but that doesn't press the drywall tightly against the studs. I almost want to use a washer to halt the screw's tendency to punch through the paper. You can get attachments that will do it for you or buy a special dry wall tool that will even feed the screws for you. However it sounds like you don't do enough to make either worth while, maybe you can rent on. -- Joseph Meehan Dia duit |
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Eigenvector wrote:
For now I prefer using drywall screws for securing drywall to the studs. I'm not proficient enough with a hammer to not beat the crap out of the nail or drywall. But the only thing I've seen that causes a problem with drywall screws is their tendency to push through the paper and dig into or through the drywall. I guess my question, is this more of a matter of practice/technique than a weakness of using screws? I can usually minimize the digging in by controlling how fast the screw is inserted as I get closer to the flush point, but that doesn't press the drywall tightly against the studs. I almost want to use a washer to halt the screw's tendency to punch through the paper. This is one of those places where a cheap tool replaces a lot of trial and error. Try one of these: http://www.vermontamerican.com/produ...191451&I=72221 and your tear-through problems should be a thing of the past. There are even cheaper tools which seem similar but this one has the advantage of a clutch which releases when the screw head is at the right depth making errors nearly impossible. -- John McGaw [Knoxville, TN, USA] http://johnmcgaw.com |
Drywall screws
On Sat, 9 Sep 2006 13:25:54 -0700, "Eigenvector"
wrote: For now I prefer using drywall screws for securing drywall to the studs. I'm not proficient enough with a hammer to not beat the crap out of the nail or drywall. But the only thing I've seen that causes a problem with drywall screws is their tendency to push through the paper and dig into or through the drywall. I guess my question, is this more of a matter of practice/technique than a weakness of using screws? I can usually minimize the digging in by controlling how fast the screw is inserted as I get closer to the flush point, but that doesn't press the drywall tightly against the studs. I almost want to use a washer to halt the screw's tendency to punch through the paper. With a little practice you'll get the proper depth. They need to outlaw nails in drywall due to nail pops. |
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"John McGaw" wrote in message .. . Eigenvector wrote: For now I prefer using drywall screws for securing drywall to the studs. I'm not proficient enough with a hammer to not beat the crap out of the nail or drywall. But the only thing I've seen that causes a problem with drywall screws is their tendency to push through the paper and dig into or through the drywall. I guess my question, is this more of a matter of practice/technique than a weakness of using screws? I can usually minimize the digging in by controlling how fast the screw is inserted as I get closer to the flush point, but that doesn't press the drywall tightly against the studs. I almost want to use a washer to halt the screw's tendency to punch through the paper. This is one of those places where a cheap tool replaces a lot of trial and error. Try one of these: http://www.vermontamerican.com/produ...191451&I=72221 and your tear-through problems should be a thing of the past. There are even cheaper tools which seem similar but this one has the advantage of a clutch which releases when the screw head is at the right depth making errors nearly impossible. -- John McGaw [Knoxville, TN, USA] http://johnmcgaw.com God, are you guys telling me that this time it ISN'T necessarily my poor technique? Hang on a sec I think I stepped into an alternate dimension... No I'm not a drywall hanger, this is just you know those onesy twosy things that homeowners have to do - but that there was tool to do this never entered my mind. Thanks that makes me feel a lot better. Since I won't be doing this all that much it's probably best for me to just learn how to do it without the tool, no need to spend money on yet another tool I'll only use once in a blue moon - although that VA tool is looking pretty nifty. |
Drywall screws
I use drywall screws for LOTS of things. I would think this tool would
be generally useful.. Has anybody used it on say, something like attaching thin plywood to studs, etc.?? |
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On 9 Sep 2006 14:47:19 -0700, "professorpaul"
wrote: I use drywall screws for LOTS of things. I would think this tool would be generally useful.. Has anybody used it on say, something like attaching thin plywood to studs, etc.?? Drywall screws are weak and brittle for work other than drywall. With most of them Made in China or Taiwan the quality is even worse. Wood screws are stronger than drywall screws. |
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the cheapest way is a screw deapth adjuster, the kind that mount to a
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"Eigenvector" wrote in message . .. For now I prefer using drywall screws for securing drywall to the studs. I'm not proficient enough with a hammer to not beat the crap out of the nail or drywall. But the only thing I've seen that causes a problem with drywall screws is their tendency to push through the paper and dig into or through the drywall. There are actual drywall screwdrivers that look and act much like a drill with a screwdriver bit, the only real difference is that to engage the chuck on a drywall screwdriver, one must push on the unit. Let go & it stops spinning the screw. |
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professorpaul wrote:
I use drywall screws for LOTS of things. I would think this tool would be generally useful.. Has anybody used it on say, something like attaching thin plywood to studs, etc.?? Probably not much good for anything besides drywall. Normally one is not screwing down material which is so delicate as the paper layer on drywall and close enough is, well, close enough. But it sure makes life a lot easier for a klutz like me when doing a remodel. Not nearly so clever as one of the screw shooter guns that the pros use but at something like $200 cheaper this little gadget chucked up in my DeWalt cordless is close to a miracle. But as someone else posted, drywall screws are really terrible for general purpose use and almost anything else would do a better job and be stronger. -- John McGaw [Knoxville, TN, USA] http://johnmcgaw.com |
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"Eigenvector" wrote in message This is one of those places where a cheap tool replaces a lot of trial and error. Try one of these: http://www.vermontamerican.com/produ...191451&I=72221 and your tear-through problems should be a thing of the past. No I'm not a drywall hanger, this is just you know those onesy twosy things that homeowners have to do - but that there was tool to do this never entered my mind. Thanks that makes me feel a lot better. Since I won't be doing this all that much it's probably best for me to just learn how to do it without the tool, no need to spend money on yet another tool I'll only use once in a blue moon - although that VA tool is looking pretty nifty. Can you come up with two bucks: http://www3.shopping.com/xPF-Vermont...Dry_Scr_Setter |
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A drywall screw gun is worth the expense. I picked up a Dewalt model
from HD for around $75. It never once ripped the paper. You set the depth to set the screw, hit the button, and it's done. It is also very effective at driving a screw through your finger, which hurts a lot. -rev Eigenvector wrote: For now I prefer using drywall screws for securing drywall to the studs. I'm not proficient enough with a hammer to not beat the crap out of the nail or drywall. But the only thing I've seen that causes a problem with drywall screws is their tendency to push through the paper and dig into or through the drywall. I guess my question, is this more of a matter of practice/technique than a weakness of using screws? I can usually minimize the digging in by controlling how fast the screw is inserted as I get closer to the flush point, but that doesn't press the drywall tightly against the studs. I almost want to use a washer to halt the screw's tendency to punch through the paper. |
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another consideration, in addition to those already listed, drywall screws
are available with fine threads and coarse threads seems the fine thread ones offer more reaction time than the coarse thread ones to stop the drill or whatever your installing them with, so using fine thread screws might help |
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"nowforsale" wrote in message ... another consideration, in addition to those already listed, drywall screws are available with fine threads and coarse threads seems the fine thread ones offer more reaction time than the coarse thread ones to stop the drill or whatever your installing them with, so using fine thread screws might help Fine thread drywall screws are for commercial use, because the buildings are usually made with thin steel beams as the studs. Coarse thread screws are for household use, because homes are made of wood studs. |
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"Bob M." wrote in message Fine thread drywall screws are for commercial use, because the buildings are usually made with thin steel beams as the studs. Coarse thread screws are for household use, because homes are made of wood studs. Sound logical, but what do you use when metal studs are used in a house? |
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"Eigenvector" writes:
God, are you guys telling me that this time it ISN'T necessarily my poor technique? Hang on a sec I think I stepped into an alternate dimension... It is YOUR poor technique -- it is just that the industry has come up with a tool to help people with poor technique due a quality job. As long as you have the feel for it, I have never had a problem driving drywall screws perfectly with a cordless screwdriver. My god, it's not rocket science! just go as slow as you need to make sure it goes in only the right depth. Now driving them right takes time since you can't just slam them in which is why professionals use screw guns -- so they can go full speed with auto-loading and still get it right. |
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