10 Facts About Screw Guns
A screw gun is a popular and important tool for construction and repair that has a reputation for being difficult and dangerous to use. Care and attention to detail can facilitate the proper, successful use of screw guns. Does this Spark an idea?
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Origin
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1. Screw guns share form and function with power drills, whose model was initiated by the ancient Egyptians.
2. Arthur James Arnot created the first electric drill, from which the screw gun evolved. The Scotland-born engineer moved to Melbourne, Australia, and patented the drill in 1889.
3. Wilhelm Emil Fein built on Arnot's craftsmanship and made this drill portable in 1895. He would go on to devise the world's first electric screwdriver in 1925.
Varieties
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4. One type of screw gun is specifically designed for drywall installation. The primary advantage of the screw gun over other drills is its lightness and efficiency.
5. Drywall installation screw guns can run as high as 4,000 rpms (revolutions per minute).
6. Screw guns for general construction demands will run at a lower 2,500 rpms.
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Other Types
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7. Auto feed screw guns automatically refill with screws, allowing you to work without having to stop to reload. Expansive jobs can be quickly finished with this type of gun.
8. Collated screw guns are designed for craftsmen with larger than average demands. This gun allows the user to vary speeds and also reverse the direction of the motor.
Popular Brands and Pricing
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9. The most popular brands of screw guns include Festool, Dewalt, Black and Decker, Bosch, Senco, Makita and Hitachi. Gather information on a variety of screw guns and make an informed choice depending on your needs.
10. At the low end price range, you can find screw guns for around $100. Well made and sophisticated screw guns can frequently cost $300 or more.
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References
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