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   Peter_Merkel | Jan 10, 2000 05:40am | #7

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   Trigger? Is that YOU?

   Howdy Roy,
   I see yer still lookin' fer Trigger, don't Porter-Cable backup those older Rockwell parts?

   REgards, Peter

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   Guest_ | Jan 10, 2000 05:40am | #8

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   Does anyone have an opinion on which brand of drywall screwgun is best or are they pretty much all the same?

   Ralph

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   Guest_ | Dec 08, 1999 05:52am | #1

   *Ralph,We have two Milwaukee's, but I'm thinking that they are all pretty much the same. However, we don't use ours on a daily basis. I'm sure that there will be other suggestions to come.Ed. Williams

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   Guest_ | Dec 08, 1999 08:11am | #2

   *Ralph: We have owned B&D, PC, Milwaukee, & Skill. Each has their own good & bad points. The bottom line is all are good guns. The preference of one over the other seems to be with each individual user. This said our PC & Skill units are old tools. I do not know if I would buy PC today based on our experience with a couple of the companys new tools. ( not screw guns)Just a thought. We also have "quick drive" clip fed units. The learning curve for most employees is much faster with these. If all you are going to use the unit for is drywall and not on a constant or daily basis this may be an option to consider. Screws cost more but we have found that production is better for the non-experienced user.Ron.

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   Guest_ | Dec 10, 1999 09:42am | #3

   *I have the more moderately priced DeWalt and it seems fine, haven't pushed it that hard, though. Bought it because my old Porter Cable had a clutch arrangement that I didn't like and I didn't have time to send the PC off to the repair shop to have it changed. Since I almost exclusvely use it for deck screws, I bought the lower speed unit (2400 rpm?, been so long since I got it I don't really remember) rather than the higher speed that is usually used for pushing screws through dry-wall. Still spins a lot faster than the 600 rpm or so of my cordless drill/driver... As some models can be fitted with different clutch arrangments for specific purposes such as countersinking, metal studs, drywall, etc., the type of clutch and the speed might be more important considerations than the specific brand.

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   Guest_ | Dec 10, 1999 03:32pm | #4

   *I've had a Milwaukee for 25 years. Lot of board, decks and anything else needed screwing. Tapcons didn't even beat it up. Replaced brushes i believe. It's dropped from way too high. Came with a twist disconnect cord. 25-50'. very handy not to use ext. cord. Variable speed. It was 99.00 then and i shoulda bought 2 in case this one bites the bullet some day. Much heavier than the newer models. Most of the commercial hangers use Hilti around here. They are happy with them. Maybe they give out a big box of screws with a purchase. The cords on all makita tools are crap. Course, all this is just MHO.

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   Ron_Budgell | Dec 11, 1999 06:11am | #5

   *I've got to agree with Calvin right down the list. Those Milwaukees are as tough as a tank and Makita are crap and would be even if you could reach the reverse switch without using a second hand. Of course, IMHO, the world's best, toughest and most comfortable drywall gun is the Rockwell. Does anyone know where I can get a trigger switch for mine? Please.... It was only just over 20 years old. too.

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   Guest_ | Dec 11, 1999 08:20am | #6

   *Ron,I have found parts for Porter Cable, Delta and Rockwell tools at the service center here in Dallas for some very, very old tools. Porter Cable/Rockwell/Delta seems to keep a very large selection of parts for even the oldest of tools. Call the service center in your area.Ed. Williams