GMC Screw Gun

[leeton]

Gday all,
Looking at the GMC Drywall Screw Gun,
http://www.gmcompany.com.au/index.cfm?module=products&pid=567
do you reckon it would be suitable for roofing screws?:?

[Dean]

Not sure mate but Ryobi make a TEK driving gun for that purpose that might suit?
Model ESD600K.

[journeyman Mick]

Screw guns for roofing and gyprock are two different animals. It would have too high revs and not enough torque for roofing screws.

Mick

[sports fan]

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

[leeton]

Thanks for all your replies...I will take on board.:)

[keithvan]

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

[Bloss]

Roofing screws - doesn't everyone use a hammer? :D

[barney118]

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.

[Dean]

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.