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Milwaukee Elec. Tool 674220 Variable Speed Reversing Dry Wall Screwdriver

Milwaukee Elec. Tool 674220 Variable Speed Reversing Dry Wall Screwdriver

(25 customer reviews)

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Description:

6.5a drywall screwdriver. Trigger speed control 0-4000 RPM. Powerful 6.5A motor. Simple positive depth adjustment. All-metal gear case and diaphragm. Includes No. 2 Phillips hex bit, magnetic bit holder and belt clip. Impact-resistant, nonconductive gla

Features:

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6.5a drywall screwdriver

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Trigger speed control 0-4000 RPM

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Powerful 6.5A motor

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Simple positive depth adjustment

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All-metal gear case and diaphragm

Product Details:

Product Length:	13.0 inches
Product Width:	10.0 inches
Product Height:	3.0 inches
Product Weight:	4.0 pounds
Package Length:	13.2 inches
Package Width:	9.9 inches
Package Height:	3.1 inches
Package Weight:	4.15 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 25 reviews

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Customer Reviews:

Average Customer Review: 4.5

( 25 customer reviews )
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34 of 34 found the following review helpful:

good inexpensive gunAug 01, 2004
By David Swanson
This is a plain, bare bones screw gun for drywall installation.

It has a soft start feature that helps the motor last longer since some people rather pull the trigger for every screw they shoot.

People who do tons of drywall just lock the trigger and keep driving one screw after the other.

It's designed to shoot screws in all day. Nothing fancy, no clutch, just a depth stop.

I actually use my clutched cordless drill for most drilling and general screwing. I only break this out for drywall. It has the advantage of being lighter weight with pretty decent balance.

If you're going to screw into something that's maybe questionable in strength might benefit from a clutched drill or a clutched screw gun or just going slow with this. These screw guns are really fast and since they're foremost intent is screwing into wood or steel studs having that type of adjustability really isn't required.

This is about the least expensive, no frills way to go for a screwgun and a brand that's been making these for a very long time. It's a good dedicated drywall screw gun.

For decks I might use a clutched gun or just one of the slower rpm screw guns that are geared for more torque to drive longer, fatter screws.

22 of 22 found the following review helpful:

This baby is is priceless!Dec 01, 2001
By chad m johnson
The Milwaukee drywall screwdriver is a priceless tool if you've got a job bigger than 1 sheet. The depth settings are convienient and have good granularity of adjustment. You may have to try a couple of brands of bits however. I've found that the bits with ridges on the blade faces work best. They allow you to be slightly off 90 degress (perp. to the wall surface) without camming out. The rubber finger grips on the top of the Milwaukee make it comfortable to handle. It's well balanced and powerful. It takes a few practice screws to get the hang of it but it's by all means worth the (money). You'll use it every chance you get!

21 of 25 found the following review helpful:

Not your Father's Milwaukee!Mar 24, 2011
By Andre Schwartz
The Milwaukee 6742-20 is the Best Drywall/General purpose screwdriver available Period! The US made one that is. Unfortunately, even the iconic Milwaukee brand succumbed to the "Made in China" Syndrome. More like a runaway disease at this point. More to the point. The first time I purchased the Milwaukee 6742-20 was in 2003. Right here on Amazon. The Tool proudly displayed Made In USA on its sticker. That tool lasted a grueling 7 years, doing everything from Drywall to Hardiebacker Cement board to multilayer Fiberock installations to even Decking and MDF. Even at 4000 rpm (not ideal for decking) and drywall to 18 and 16 gauge steel studs were no match for this gem. It's best feature is it's "Snap Action Clutch". The let off is so incredibly crisp with absolutely no grinding or head stripping no matter the depth. The tool is also very ergonomic in its dimensions, grip angles, balance and materials. Such as the rubber inserts and their placement on the handle and around the tool, the thickness and dimensions of the grip and weight distribution. Recently I was putting up some Hardiebacker cement board on Steel Studs using Cement Board screws for Steel Framing. All of a sudden I experienced an unusual pop at the end of the screw drive cycle, right before the head got seated. After that, the tool was not the same. It started stripping heads and would not seat heads flush. Thinking that my screw gun has lasted and performed so long and so well, I went on Amazon and was very pleased to find the same model still in production. I ordered it and two days later had it in my hands. The first thing I noticed, is the tool looks is exactly the same. The only difference, the "new" one, now displays Made in China on its sticker. Not wanting to be prejudice I decided to put the tool through its paces and see if the new one can live up to nothing but positive experience I had with the old. The first thing you do with a Drywall Screw gun is adjust the nosepiece for proper depth. Right away I felt a difference here. The old one had crisp detents (clicks) when turning the nosepiece for adjustment that really stays secure in its place. The new one felt much sloppier here, with no clear feel between clicks. Also, the nosepiece is much easier to turn on the new one making your perfect setting easier to misadjust.

Ok, let's get to the best feature of the old 6742-20, It's magical clutch. I started with regular drywall screws and 1/2" USG Fiberock to Wood. The tool seated the screws well with not much grinding. While doing so, the new one feels like it has less torque and at the same time making more noise. Which I can live with as long as the tool does its Job. Here is the letdown. I switched to Hardie Backer cement board and Cement board screws. The tool is completely useless here. It does not seat heads flush and grinds and strips both the screws and your brand new bits. No matter the depth setting even with the head exposed and up, it will grind. Like its name implies, this is strictly a "Drywall Screw Driver". If all you are doing is regular drywall then this tool may be fine. It is still better than the Hilti SD4500 in terms of reliable grind free screw seating in regular drywall but it is nowhere near the same tool it used to be. I popped open the gear case on my old 6742-20 and this new Chinese iteration, and the quality difference is noticeable. The clutch machining on the old tool is much more precise and looks much more accurately made with better steel. The new clutch looks sloppy, like it was Cast and clutch "teeth" already look like they were chewed. The Clutch Thrust Washer has a deep gouge from the Bias Spring. This is on a brand new tool! Ironically, the parts in the gear case of my old tool look really good. Without any signs of wear on the gear surfaces, clutch washer or bearings. I'm actually very hard pressed to understand why my tool is actually malfunctioning.

I would give the old tool six stars of I could. It is absolutely irreplaceable for any professional board fastening work. The New Tool deserves three stars to be fair. I will rate it a one star! Why am I being so unfair? I feel that if you are going to take your manufacturing overseas and especially to China, steal seats from American workers and fall victim to your competitors moving offshore and keeping prices low; then at least make sure you find a factory or build a factory that can make your product to the same or better standard than before. The old saying "They don't make them like they used to" does not ring more true than in this particular case. I would gladly pay twice the money to have another tool replace mine that would be as productive and enjoyable as my trusty Milwaukee has been. I hope someone there is listening!

8 of 9 found the following review helpful:

Nice Drywall GunDec 10, 2004
By Mark Bruner "carpenter/contractor"
Once again, Milwaukee delivers a quality tool. This gun is a vast improvement over their older, less balanced screw guns. It fits the hand well, is not overly heavy, and runs screws into either wood or metal studs without hesitation. The only complaint I have about this one versus the older models is the trigger lock. It's now a recessed button, which is very awkward to operate with one hand. But even the DeWalt's isn't that convenient, so this is my screw gun of choice. Plus, it has a 5 year limited warranty, which none of the competition can touch.

4 of 4 found the following review helpful:

FIRST RATE TOOLMay 31, 2009
By J. Mannix
Anyone hanging more than 20 sheets of drywall at a time should consider this tool. Battery operated drill/drivers are not meant to produce speed in installation.
Checked others in stores and for the money paid on Amazon, this was the top gun.

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