Screwdrivers / Drywall Guns
Drywall Screw Guns and Power Screwdrivers
This collection covers powered screwdrivers built for repeat fastening. Drywall screw guns use an adjustable nosepiece to seat screws just below the paper. Cordless picks include the DeWALT DCF620 20V MAX XR, Milwaukee 2866 M18 FUEL, and Makita XSF03 and XSF04 18V LXT, plus the Makita XRF02Z autofeed. Corded options include the DeWALT DW252 and DW255 and the Milwaukee 6742-20. Compact drivers include the DeWALT DCF601 XTREME 12V MAX and 4V models from SKIL, Black & Decker, and Dremel.
What to Look For
- RPM. Higher speed, like 4,000 RPM, suits drywall. Lower speed, like 2,500 RPM, suits decking and framing screws.
- Depth setting. A depth-sensitive nosepiece sets every screw the same without tearing the face paper.
- Autofeed. Collated attachments and autofeed tools like the Makita XRF02Z drive strip screws without handling each one.
- Platform. Buy tool-only if you already own DeWALT 20V MAX, Milwaukee M18, or Makita 18V LXT batteries.
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Screwdrivers / Drywall Guns FAQ
Drywall screw gun or impact driver?
A screw gun runs fast with a clutch nosepiece that stops at the right depth, so it hangs board quickly without breaking the paper. An impact driver has more torque for lag screws and structural fasteners but is harder to control on drywall.
What is a Versa-Clutch screwgun?
DeWALT Versa-Clutch screwguns add an adjustable torque clutch, so one tool can drive drywall, metal, and wood screws to a consistent setting. They are listed here as tool-only and 4.0Ah kits.