Cordless drywall screw guns are often sold as “bare tools” (without a battery or charger). If the user doesn’t already own compatible batteries, this can add a considerable amount to the price. Pay attention to the amp hour (Ah) rating of batteries. This can be compared to fuel: the higher the number, the longer the battery will run between charges. It’s part of Makita’s expanding 18V Lithium-Ion system, the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V Lithium-Ion slide-style batteries. Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger. Rapid Optimum Charger has a built-in fan to cool the battery for faster, more efficient charging (battery and charger sold separately) Efficient brushless motor is electronically controlled to optimize battery energy use for up to 50% longer run time per charge An important feature of most drywall screw guns is the nose cone, which surrounds the gun’s screwdriver bit. As the screw is driven into the drywall sheet, the nose cone provides a depth stop, so the screw head is sunk just below the surface (to be hidden by filler), but not driven too deep.

Tool users who unplug the cord with Makita 18V LXT® experience new levels of convenience, efficiency and productivity. Makita created the 18V Lithium-Ion cordless tool category in 2005, and today it is the world’s largest 18V cordless tool line-up. Makita’s leading technology gives tool users unmatched performance and breadth of line, with innovation in motor and battery technology that is obliterating industry standards – and leaving old thinking behind. With high amp-hour batteries, efficient brushed and brushless motors, and 36V (18V X2) LXT® technology, Makita 18V LXT® tools not only meet corded demands, they can exceed the performance of corded, all while remaining in a single cordless platform powered by the industry's fastest-charging 18V lithium-ion batteries. [Learn More] Makita’s cordless drywall screwdriver is another high-quality tool aimed at professional users, but with a price that will appeal to keen DIYers. The long-life brushless motor runs at 4,000 rpm. At 3 pounds, plus a 1.4-pound battery, the tool is a little heavier than some, but it is still easy to manage. Key features are the adjustable screw holder that securely grips the screw while driving and frees up one hand. A thumb-operated bit changer rotates easily to any of six preloaded bits that then slide into place, ready for use.The brushless motor drives the Milwaukee at 4,500 rpm. Milwaukee claims its batteries last three times longer than competitors, though it doesn’t estimate their lifespan or make any direct comparisons. At 2.5 pounds, the tool is among the lightest in its class. A battery adds about 1.5 pounds. A faster, more accurate solution is DeWalt’s 20V Cut-Out Tool, which is specifically intended as both a drywall drill and cutter. The brushless motor runs at 26,000 rpm, and the ergonomic design makes for easy control. There is a built-in depth gauge, tool-free bit changing, and an LED work light. The brushless motor eliminates carbon brushes, enabling the motor to run cooler and more efficiently for longer life

Adding a collated attachment to a standard drywall screw gun certainly increases working speed, but when it comes to maximizing productivity, nothing competes with a full-time auto-feed screwdriver such as the Makita 18V LXT. Variable speed control switch provides easier operation for fine adjustment of screw depth without locator The electronically-controlled brushless motor efficiently uses energy to match torque and RPM to the changing demands of the application A clutch often works in conjunction with the nose cone, disengaging the drive when the screw reaches the desired depth. Weight and Ergonomics The Makita 199146-8 Collated Autofeed Screwdriver Magazine Attachment delivers easy and reliable autofeed capability. The compact, ergonomic autofeed design offers less weight and efficient power. Its ideal for production board attachment to metal or wood. Collated screw length capacity ranges from 25mm to 55mm for increased versatility. For use with specific Makita corded and cordless screwdrivers.

Makita DFS451Z 18v LXT Variable Speed Cordless Drywall Framing Screwdriver Body Only

The Makita DFS451Z is a pistol grip cordless drywall/plasterboard and framing screwdriver. It has been designed to be light and compact, with a lightweight body and a well balanced feel for easy handling and manoeuvrability. There is an LED job light with an afterglow function to illuminate the work area. Completing the drywall combo is the powerful DeWalt drywall screw gun that took our runner-up spot, plus two batteries, a charger, and a useful canvas carryall. LXT® Lithium-Ion 5.0Ah battery BL1850B features an integrated L.E.D. battery charge level indicator The brushless motor runs at 4,000 rpm and can drive collated screws (drywall and standard wood screws) from 1 inch to 2.125 inch long. Instead of the usual three-step depth setting, there is a variable dial. This gives the Makita auto-feed screwdriver great versatility and allows the user to compensate for the hardness of the material and set the depth precisely. The main thing that restricts working speed when hanging drywall, even with auto mode, is the need to load each drywall screw individually. The fix for this is either a collated screw attachment or an auto-feed gun.