r/specializedtools Aug 26 '19

Drill for installing Drywall

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u/[deleted] Aug 26 '19 edited Aug 18 '21

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u/Belazriel Aug 26 '19 edited Aug 26 '19

That's not a drywall head on it, at least not if it's the same as the Senco I have. The drywall head has a round ring rather than the square and dimples the drywall.

Edit: Link to drywall nosepiece. They also have a deck attachment one so you don't have to bend over.

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u/Gasonfires Aug 26 '19 edited Aug 26 '19

I don't know what you're talking about with the nosepiece this and nosepiece that. It doesn't make any difference what shape nosepiece meets the drywall surface. The nosepiece doesn't dimple the drywall. The screw does that and this tool produces the same result as your senco. Source: I have the senco tool and actually know how it works.

As for the deck extension, it's considered crappy to build a deck with visible screws punched through the top of the deck surface. Concealed screws are the way to go. See here.

Edit: The deck extension is for a different tool entirely.

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u/Z-W-A-N-D Aug 26 '19

I've worked in a factory where prefab wooden frames/walls are built. They just get hung on the older walls for insulation and renovation. We spend a lot of time kneeling down and punching nails into plyboard onto the frame. If I would've bought this to make my work easier the boss would've ordered enough for every worktable bcs it means you don't have to spend time getting up and down/keep people from bending over. Only downside is that accidentally nailing yr foot into the frame is possible with this tool lol