DEWALT DW272 Heavy Duty 6.3 Amp Drywall Screwdriver

Customer Reviews

DW272 gun

2005-03-30
Gotta agree with others who find this one of the best, easiest to use guns out there. I gave up on my Porter Cable gun after 2 switches gave out ($45 ea). This gun is comfortable and lightweight. 5 stars!

When it comes to screwing, DeWalt has the leading edge

2004-08-14
If your a tradesman or a homeowner hanging drywall this is the tool for you. I've been in the construction business for over 30 years and believe me I know a lot about screwing things. The variable speed is a must and the long lasting Dewalt tool saves you money by not having to purchase another one after the first job you use it on. Where speed and top quality is needed, the Dewalt name and tool comes to the aid. Believe me, buy this tool and you won't be unhappy.

Larry Hobson

Best Drywall gun!

2002-07-04
I've been hanging drywall for 25 years and this is the best gun out there.

Great choice

2002-06-26
I looked at several competitive products and chose this one. This is a very good tool. It is easy to handle as it is light, yet powerful, and the trigger is large. These features give you good control esp with larger screws. I have driven up to 3 inch screws with ease. The nosecone takes some practice to adjust, but once you figure it out, it performs very nicely. My only complaint is that the instructions provided are kind of sparse and you end up figuring out how to use the tool by yourself. Not a big issue, however, as the tool is very simple.

Overall, very satisfied!!

Drywallers best gun REBORN! 2001-01-08
This model is the exact same gutts as the no longer available Black and Decker H.D. Ind/Com. drywall screwgun that every long time Pro. loved.This model is also made exact exept for a black shell exterior by Grabber (#4063).I have also used the Dewalt DW274 it it is my second choice.

drywall screwdriver (corded) 2007-12-13
This appears to be a v. good driver, except the manual is very poorly written and the illustration insufficiently informative. In addition, the plastic sleeve that adjusts the depth of the screw was so tightly screwed on that I has to mount the driver in my vise and use a wrench to unscrew it. Once this was accomplished the driver works as expected. The manual would not even be required, except the overly foreceful assembly as indicated above made me doubt if I understand the function of the parts.

GREAT GUN,BUT..... 2007-11-05
As stated elsewhere, if you don't need 130 lbs of torque, and most of us dont, this is a great gun. Two things worth mentioning though:
1) Throw away the manual immediately, it is less than worthless. It will only serve to confuse you and upset you to the point of frustration. Why most manuals are so poorly written I will never know. I guess they figure at the point where you're reading the manual, they've already got your money! Bench Dog is a shining example of the opposite BTW. Their manuals are clear, concise, thorough, I can't say enough about them.
2) DO NOT use bits with a cut by the bottom of the bit. These are the longer bits, maybe 2 inches long, sometimes 2 sided? they will stick in the gun, you will have to take it apart and send away to Dewalt for a new bit holder.
Use only 1 inch long flat sided bits, they are held magnetically, you don't need the extra grab that the other bits give.
Still a five star rating for the tool itself, just these caveats.

High Quality Drywall Gun 2007-01-11
I am a remodeler. I am not committed to any brand of tools, Some brands do better on one tool, and some do better on another. Overall Milwaukee is the brand I use the most, but a drywall screwgun I went with DeWalt. I have no complaints with this gun. It is fast, powerful, light, and has easy depth adjustment. I have been using it for the last year+ and havent had any problems with it.
If you have drywall to do, and you dont have a drywall gun you are wasting time. It is worth the money.

Dewalt is good but 2006-02-03
Dewalt is good but why does Amazon have to bait us and mislead by its claim of a higher retail price of 189.00. It sells everywhere at no more than 99.00

Great gun! 2005-12-16
Several years ago I retired my corded Makita drywall gun which I had used for years and bought the DeWalt DW272. This gun is fast and reliable! The 'dial-up' depth setting is simplicity itself and never faulters. The gun is light; powerful; well balanced; and rugged. For the average homeowner's drywall needs, this gun is all that he/she needs.

I recently purchased the DeWalt DC520 18v drywall gun (which can be very pricey), because I hate dragging around a cord. But for the overhead work I still grab the DW272! This is a fabulous screw gun for the money! If you are in the market for a corded drywall gun, get it, you won't be sorry.