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Hanging Drywall Using A DeWalt Corded Drill
Drywall is one of those things where if you don’t know what you’re doing or don’t have the right power tools, it can take you days or even weeks to finish the job. That being said, a tool to consider getting your drywall project done a lot quicker is to pick up a DeWalt corded drill.
I recommend using a DeWalt corded drill, which is my drill of choice for hanging drywall because compared to a cordless drill, the DeWalt corded drill will never run out of batteries. I can drive screws in all day long, and will run out of screws before I run out of power. The only thing I have to be careful about while using corded power tools is tripping over the extension cord.
If you asked 10 do-it-yourself types about their favorite aspect of home improvement, few if any would mention hanging drywall. This back-breaking task is both physically taxing and tedious, but it’s a skill that comes in handy often. The actual process of hanging drywall is really a matter of brute strength and endurance, but cutting the stuff requires precision and finesse.
You’ll need a few basic hand tools for the job – most notably a utility knife. When cutting drywall, you need to “score” or pierce through the paper wrapper with your knife. Once this is accomplished, the gypsum interior will break away cleanly along the line you created. There’s no need to cut deep into the gypsum core; keep your utility knife sharp by barely applying enough pressure to cut the paper.
A couple years ago, a friend of mine was doing a living room project. He was taking the existing living room and expanding it out in to the backyard a bit more. This meant the nearly the entire interior of the living room had to be re-done. During the week, he framed out the new section, and on the weed end, I would come over and help him with the drywall.
When I showed up, I had noticed that his best cordless drill was just about out of juice. Apparently, he ran out to happy hour and forgot to recharge the batteries before he went out the previous evening. Luckily, I had brought over a couple Neiko Tools power screwdrivers. There are different types of manufacturers, but I like the Neiko Tools model specifically because, it’s simple and lightweight. There’s really no other use I would have for one of these power tools. I think it’s safe to say that these seem to suited for drywall best. Cordless drill use can weigh on you’re arm at the end of the day, not to mention that the batteries won’t last very long driving in screws all day.