R6000 Drywall driver as screwgun

[darrellbarnes]

Need a screwgun for driving screws in a pole building. Does anyone know if the R6000 can be used with hex head screws and keep the adjustable depth setting ability? How about other recommendations? Also, the two posts I found in the search didn't look too promising as to reliability but sometimes only the problems show up on the boards. Thanks for your help. Darrell

[roadrashray]

Need a screwgun for driving screws in a pole building. Does anyone know if the R6000 can be used with hex head screws and keep the adjustable depth setting ability? How about other recommendations? Also, the two posts I found in the search didn't look too promising as to reliability but sometimes only the problems show up on the boards. Thanks for your help. Darrell

I don't know about using a drywall driver for driving hex head screws. It would seem like they might be a little low on torque for driving long wood screws. We use Ridgid 14.4V, 18V and Maxselect 18/24V impact tools for driving long screws into wood. They are great tools for that purpose. Strangley enough the 14.4V driver is the most effective.

[darrellbarnes]

Thanks Ray, Sounds like good advice. Guess I'll look for a tool that's made for the purpose. I'm seeing it as a one-time use so I was trying to "cheap-out".
Darrell

[roadrashray]

Thanks Ray, Sounds like good advice. Guess I'll look for a tool that's made for the purpose. I'm seeing it as a one-time use so I was trying to "cheap-out".
Darrell

there have been many posts on this site that the Ryobi 18V impact tool is very good for the price......Good luck, Ray