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

Product Information

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. Cordless drywall screw guns can have either a brush or brushless motor, and there are important differences between the two. Brush motors were developed for corded tools. They are reliable and low cost. When cordless tools first appeared, existing brush motors were the obvious choice. The problem is that brushes cause friction and, as a result, heat, which doesn’t have much of an effect on a corded tool but saps energy from the battery of a cordless model. Equipped with Star Protection Computer Controls™ to protect against overloading, over-discharging and over-heating

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.

User benefits

LXT® Lithium-Ion 5.0Ah battery BL1850B features an integrated L.E.D. battery charge level indicator The first is a device that is attached to the front of the drywall screw gun, allowing it to feed collated screws (screws held together in a magazine with a plastic or paper strip). With no need to fit screws manually, screws can be driven much faster, but the attachment can be removed if not needed. An auto-feed gun has a full-time magazine feed and can be more compact and lighter than a combined gun and attachment. However, they are more expensive. The electronically-controlled BL™ Brushless Motor efficiently uses energy to match torque and RPM to the changing demands of the application

The electronically-controlled brushless motor efficiently uses energy to match torque and RPM to the changing demands of the application 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.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.

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. Variable speed control switch provides easier operation for fine adjustment of screw depth without locatorAutofeed Screwdriver Magazine features a collated screw length capacity range from 1" to 2-3/16" for increased versatility

Makita DFR550Z LXT Li-Ion Cordless Auto feed Screwdriver 18v gives high operation efficiency delivered from fast rotational speed and improved screw strip management. Has Makita's new silent clutch featuringdirect drive transmission in reverse rotation. Also now with a more reliable casing attachment which can be removed or attached without a tool. The 424mm long machine has an ergonomically designedrubberizedgrip with anti-slip to provide a steady hold in all conditions. DFR550ZFeatures: The brushless motor eliminates carbon brushes, enabling the motor to run cooler and more efficiently for longer lifePush Drive™ Technology delivers increased efficiency, longer run time and lower noise for drywall fastening . With Push Drive™ the motor starts only when the fastener is engaged with the work piece, so battery power is used more efficiently for significantly longer run time. Contractors benefit from less downtime charging batteries, and from a quieter work environment since the motor runs only during fastening.