DeWalt DW272 VSR Drywall Screwdriver Review

[@76NightProwler]

I just picked up this drill today, never used a screw gun before. Thanks for the clear info and demo!

[@DIYApprentice]

Glad the video was useful. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@p.j.vaneff6760]

This might just be the best product review video that I've watched! Cheers mate.

[@DIYApprentice]

Appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching the video! 👍

[@billgoodfriend2477]

Great tutorial. The video & sound is very clear & crisp. Thank you!

[@DIYApprentice]

Thanks

[@lisalancaster4419]

I just bought this, thanks for making such a great video!

[@DIYApprentice]

@@lisalancaster4419 Hope it works well for you. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@benyonkin8913]

Excellent video. Very thorough and informative. Just what I was looking for!

[@DIYApprentice]

Glad you found the video informative. Thanks for watching!

[@charlesb3422]

Appreciate the video. Your quality of sound is great, clear, and a good cadence.

[@DIYApprentice]

Thanks!

[@charlesb3422]

@@DIYApprentice BTW do you know what is the part number for the replacement screw bit or will any bit do?

[@DIYApprentice]

@@charlesb3422 Any standard 1/4" hex bit should work.

[@timothymalahy7880]

This video was really in depth and I was not expecting that. Great video! Subbed for sure!

[@DIYApprentice]

Thanks for watching the video. Appreciate the sub!

[@sergioc.7910]

Great thorough review brutha. I watched the whole video, and can honestly say I didn't have a single problem with what you had to say . I say that as someone who does have experience with Drywall screwdrivers, screwguns, and many other power, pneumatic , and powder actuated tools. Subscribed .

[@DIYApprentice]

Thanks, man.

[@raminsanakhan]

Hi I had two questions about this DW272: 1- Can I use it as an impact driver with different tips? 2- is it possible to attach collated magazine attachment? thanks for time

[@DIYApprentice]

It doesn't have an impact hammer, so i would not use it in that manner. I've only used it to install drywall and a subfloor. Someone can correct if I'm wrong, but my recollection is that there is no DeWalt collating attachment for this gun. Something like this Senco adapter may work instead with a Senco attachment: www.senco-emea.com/product/4563/adapter-dewalt-dw252-dw253dw255dw257-dw266-dw272-dw276 I hope that helps.

[@markarita3]

Perfect video. They should ALL be like this!

[@DIYApprentice]

Thanks! Appreciate you checking out the video.

[@ddbala]

Best DW272 review on KZbin!!! Thank you!!!

[@DIYApprentice]

Thanks for watching. I appreciate the feedback.

[@copernicusvanstruselclit9508]

my adjustment seems stuck, I can't rotate the black adjuster at all. Any advice?

[@DIYApprentice]

Have you tried removing it?

[@copernicusvanstruselclit9508]

@@DIYApprentice thanks for the reply. I managed to get it unstuck by pulling out the adjuster collar, using vise grips on the plastic collar and then shoving a spoon through the slots and rotating it. They had it messed up from the factory but works good now.

[@jerryhernandez5968]

Great Review. Thank you!

[@DIYApprentice]

Thanks for watching!

[@italianozuzu1232]

Which it's better to screw 2 inch screws? 255 or 272?

[@DIYApprentice]

I've never used the 255, but I've installed 2" subfloor screws with the 272.

[@Djm9393]

Would this work with cement board

[@DIYApprentice]

It should work. I would be careful with the depth setting for cement board and follow the board manufacturer's instructions.

[@Goatlowski]

I can’t get the bit off still even with pliers. Any advice?

[@DIYApprentice]

Have you tried vise grips?

[@johntempest267]

What is different about the DW255?

[@DIYApprentice]

Just looking at their specs: - Amps: DW272 - 6.3 Amps vs. DW255 - 6.0 Amps - Torque: DW272 - 81 in lbs vs DW255 - 60 in lbs - No-load RPM: DW272 - 4,000 RPM vs. DW255 - 5,300 RPM I couldn't tell if the black part of the housing on the DW255 is plastic or metal. The DW272's non-yellow portion is aluminum. Also, I noticed that the DW255 appears to have no black rubber at the rear of the housing - not sure if it would be less comfortable to use over time vs. the DW272. Hope this helps.

[@johntempest267]

@@DIYApprentice Thanks. I guess you'd have to use both to have a preference. Perhaps the 272 is the better choice for hanging dry wall on metal studs.

[@DIYApprentice]

@@johntempest267 One person, who I assume is a pro because he mentioned using screw guns 10 to 12 hours per day, said the DW255 is a good gun, but the difference in power is obvious when compared to the DW272.

[@LeeChapman-b2u]

I'm looking for a 275qd

[@domtam6571]

Thanks for the review. Great job

[@DIYApprentice]

Thanks for watching!

[@juliac406]

Very helpful even though I have the DW255. I will keep working to remove the bit as it looked like it requires move hand strength than I have.

[@DIYApprentice]

Thanks. Yes, removing the bit is not exactly easy. 😀

[@mnash3]

Cool vid.... I am trying to install some panels on my wall. This tool is likely too advance for what I need, but I did thoroughly enjoyed your review. I would pick it up, but I do not do enough projects to really need such an advance tool. Happy holidays!

[@DIYApprentice]

Thanks. Since I don't install much drywall, I find myself using my impact driver because of a lack of practice with the tool.

[@johnq6123]

Is there much difference between using driver with setter bit vs actual screwgun?

[@DIYApprentice]

I haven't used the set bit, even though I have one. Screw guns are faster and possibly more accurate (not sure). Since they have a bit of learning curve, as a DIY'er, I would only buy a screw gun for large projects.

[@gregalvarez7289]

If your job is drywalling driver is very slow when it comes to setting screws even with any bit u choose but screwgun sets screws through drywall in the wood stud like better it drives like butter I mean

[@johnm-vo9cm]

Hi can we use quickdrive extension with this gun please?

[@DIYApprentice]

It appears that an adapter (DWAG2) is required to use the DW272 with Simpson's Quik Drive: www.strongtie.com/products/fastening-systems/technical-notes/quik-drive-adaptors Additionally, it looks like Senco's DuraSpin Auto-Feed attachment can be adapted using ADP009: www.senco-emea.com/product/4563/adapter-dewalt-dw252-dw253dw255dw257-dw266-dw272-dw276 The link is now in the description for the Quik Drive adapter. Hope this helps.

[@johnm-vo9cm]

DIY Apprentice thanks sir

[@DIYApprentice]

np 👍

[@bpfourlife8239]

Great info! Good job

[@DIYApprentice]

Thanks. I'm glad it was useful.

[@keondresprice5405]

Thank you so freaking much my guy

[@DIYApprentice]

My pleasure. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@JoseMiguel-ll5bk]

Exactamente de esos mismos, es el taladro que tengo sin mandril,

[@italianozuzu1232]

I use the 255 it's faster but the 272 it's heavier but has better torque kind of slow as it has only 4000 rpms . The 255 it's lighter with 5300 rpms . I put 3 clutches to make it faster .

[@jorgebjb]

DIY apprentice, would this kind a tool be a no for taking out lug nuts off a wheel?

[@DIYApprentice]

No, this tool is primarily used for installing drywall screws. I would use an impact wrench for lug nuts. A cordless impact driver like this one would work ok: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqKviqhun9p-aZY

[@stevehoge]

Would also have been useful to see the range of depths that result from the range of depth settings on the tool.

[@DIYApprentice]

Since the screw gun is primarily used to install drywall, in which case the screws are installed slightly countersunk, I'm not sure how beneficial that would have been to most viewers.

[@uribaltazar6258]

Hey thanks for that 😄

[@DIYApprentice]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@johnbadal7319]

perfect review

[@DIYApprentice]

Thanks!

[@johncokos9849]

ditto on the learning curve...Keeping the drill AND the screw level will insure that it will countersink properly........

[@DIYApprentice]

Yes, there is a bit more art than science, as they say, to using this tool.

[@Godloveseventheleast]

Is this good for carpentry? Which one is best for carpentry

[@DIYApprentice]

Its primary function is to drive drywall screws to a consistent depth. I've used it to install a subfloor, but that's about it. An impact driver or a drill/driver will work best for other work. Here's a review I made of the Porter Cable PCC647 impact driver. I use it frequently: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqKviqhun9p-aZY

[@Ehvz539]

Best drywall screwgun from Dewalt is dw274 10years with that gun it was discontinued to make dw272 though you can modify the dw272 to be like the old dw274

[@DIYApprentice]

I've read that the DW274 is a favorite of a lot of drywall installers, and that the clutch is the main difference between the two guns.

[@Ehvz539]

DIY Apprentice yes but you can make the dw272 to perform like the dw24 aka old black and decker drywallscrewgun lol

[@DIYApprentice]

Are you referring to replacing the DW272's clutch with a DW274 clutch? I read that several people have done that to their DW272's.

[@Ehvz539]

DIY Apprentice yes makes guns smoother and more consistent than cordless

[@DIYApprentice]

Cool. Thanks.

[@handalsaldana850]

Awesome

[@DIYApprentice]

Thanks 👊

[@DIYApprentice]

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[@JoseMiguel-ll5bk]

Pasen en idioma español el vídeo,

[@KadonZaxus]

Fun fact, y'all. It is.. INCREDIBLY hard to get certain bits out. So be VERY careful of what you put in there.

[@DIYApprentice]

Yes, they are very hard to remove at times. I probably would use vise grips in really challenging situations.

[@KadonZaxus]

@@DIYApprentice I saw this because ai had a bit in there just earlier and I nearly needed the Jaws of life to pry it out.