Makita XSF03Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Drywall Screwdriver (Bare Tool Only)

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The BL™ Brushless Motor eliminates carbon brushes, enabling the BL™ Motor to run cooler and more efficiently for longer life 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.

The Ryobi drywall screw gun comes with a very attractive price tag and a specification that challenges many more expensive rivals. The 18V brushless motor delivers a best-in-class speed of 4,700 rpm. The Ryobi is light, too, at just 2.25 pounds, though the battery weight of 1.7 pounds brings it in-line with competitors. 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. 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.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 electronically-controlled BL™ Brushless Motor efficiently uses energy to match torque and RPM to the changing demands of the application

LXT® Lithium-Ion 5.0Ah battery BL1850B features an integrated L.E.D. battery charge level indicator

It is often necessary to cut holes for conduit or pipework when hanging drywall. While the task can be done with a knife, it takes a lot of effort and good control, or the result will be untidy.