About Automatic Drywall Screw Guns

Loose drywall screws.

Automatic drywall screw guns rapidly and accurately install screws into drywall. After each screw turns in, a plastic strip with more screws advances into the screw gun. When it's time to reload, the worker puts in a fresh strip of screws.

Significance

Drywall hangers need to install screws so that they slightly dimple the surface of the drywall, but not so deep that the screw heads break the paper surface of the drywall.

Function

Automatic screw guns have adjustable brackets on their noses that allow workers to rapidly install screws to the perfect depth in the drywall, every time.

Features

Screws for automatic drywall screw guns come set in long strips, like bullets in a bandoleer. This allows workers to install dozens of screws before stopping to reload.

Expert Insight

For one-time projects, automatic drywall screw guns are probably overkill. But for professional drywallers, they can drastically increase productivity.

Considerations

Corded automatic screw guns are less expensive than battery-operated screw guns, but having to drag around an extension cord decreases mobility and range of movement.

References

• HGTV: "Screw and Nail Guns Make Quick Work of Building Walls"
• HomeAdditionPlus: Use a "Drywall Screw Gun When Hanging Drywall"