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Thread: GMC Screw Gun
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24th April 2008, 03:28 PM #1Senior Member
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GMC Screw Gun
Gday all,
Looking at the GMC Drywall Screw Gun,
http://www.gmcompany.com.au/index.cf...oducts&pid=567
do you reckon it would be suitable for roofing screws?
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24th April 2008, 09:29 PM #2
Not sure mate but Ryobi make a TEK driving gun for that purpose that might suit?
Model ESD600K.How much wood could the woodchuck chuck if the woodchuck could chuck wood?
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25th April 2008, 12:53 AM #3
Screw guns for roofing and gyprock are two different animals. It would have too high revs and not enough torque for roofing screws.
Mick"If you need a machine today and don't buy it,
tomorrow you will have paid for it and not have it."
- Henry Ford 1938
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25th April 2008, 11:15 AM #4Member
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ya probably better off getting a 14v or 18v cordless drill/driver.. hook onto ya belt/ nail bag when yer on the roof much easier than dragging a lead around behind ya
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28th April 2008, 12:01 PM #5Senior Member
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Thanks for all your replies...I will take on board.
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28th April 2008, 12:16 PM #6New Member
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HI'YA LEETON,
Don't waste your money, I have one of these, and they are not very good for plaster. No good at all for roofs.
Keith
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28th April 2008, 09:02 PM #7Old Chippy
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Roofing screws - doesn't everyone use a hammer?
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5th May 2008, 08:45 PM #8Master of none
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screw gun
I bought a Ryobi tek screw gun and just completed a reroof with 1200 screws and couldnt be happier. I was going to purchase a dewalt 18V cordless (because I want one !) but talking to my roofer mate recommends using the electric option. Just be careful of the cord somehow catching on a sharp or edge of the sheeting otherwise nothing to worry about. I should have bought one years ago.
whats the ol saying right tool for the right job.
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5th May 2008, 09:03 PM #9
Last time I did a pergola roof I tried the cordless option. Worked ok but switched to the corded screw gun about 1/3 of the way through. Although you have to fiddle with the cord, generally its no real problem, and corded gives more consistent power and ended up being faster for me.
How much wood could the woodchuck chuck if the woodchuck could chuck wood?
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