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Spent $400 on a cordless drywall screw gun and I'm torn about it
I got a new cordless screw gun about six months ago for a big job in a new build over in the west side. It cost me around $400 with two batteries. On one hand, not having a cord to drag around or get tangled up in was a huge time saver, and it felt way easier on my shoulder by the end of the day. But on the other hand, the batteries just don't last like they say they do. I was constantly swapping them out, and on a long day I'd have to stop and charge them, which killed my flow. It got so bad that I went back to my old corded gun for the last few sheets because I couldn't wait. For that much money, I expected it to keep up with a full day's work without a hitch. Has anyone else made the switch to cordless and found a brand that actually lasts, or is sticking with a cord still the better move?
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the_ray6mo ago
Batteries don't last" made me stick with my corded one.
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quinnprice6mo ago
Can't blame you @the_ray, cords are forever.
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the_logan6mo ago
That's the exact problem that keeps me from going fully cordless. What brand did you get, and were you using the high capacity batteries or just the standard ones that come in the kit? I've heard some brands are way worse than others about overstating their run time.
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