Milwaukee Drywall Screw Collated Magazine / Speed for those Big Jobs

[@AngelMartinez-ey3hu]

I'm an electrician and recently picked up one of these after watching your video. I got it because I have 2 luxury homes that I'm currently doing, and both of them have trimless recessed lights. Each house has about 150 of those lights. Each light has a bracket that takes 4 screws to set them before drywall. I got it at Home Depot, the drill with the attachment, and 2 batteries. It came as a bundle with a free tool for $398. I got it and returned the "free" tool and ultimately spent $253 for this setup and 2 batteries. I flew through the 300+ brackets. Honestly, the difference in screw price has nothing on the labor and time that you're saving, and you don't mess up your fingers by holding the screws all day.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

Yeah I basically just price the more expensive screws on my bigger jobs.. it’s much faster and easier to put a screw in while holding the board as well. You basically get a free hand.

[@DanO181919]

Man man man…. I did drywall for over 25 years and never had this. It’s kinda funny I’ve been looking at these screw guns all week and you make a review. I was pretty fast with a regular drywall screw gun back in the day but nowhere near as fast as I could be with one of these. Nice review!! Appreciate it!

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

You are welcome… I’ve used the Dewalt one before I switched to Milwaukee. It works well but I like the Milwaukee Drywall gun and this attachment better. I’d be happy with either though. Yeah you are probably one of the guys I was talking about. I’ve seen some guys load screws at an unbelievable speed. I mostly like using one on ceilings, for the extra reach… and the free hand to not load screws. Appreciate you watching 👍

[@DanO181919]

@@MORGANSMaintenance YeAh, I started with my dad back in the late 80’s and back then everything was nailed off with nails by hand. We didn’t have routers to cut boxes and windows out. All cuts were made by hand. Things are much better now, but still hard work either way.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

@@DanO181919 yeah it’s a job a don’t mind doing in spurts… but it’s rough to do every day. I’ve been doing the most drywall I’ve ever done on 3 different jobs… all at the same for the last month. I am feeling it, my arms are about gone 😂

[@danbegin8532]

Got a drywall project coming up and this review, as with all your reviews comes in clutch when making a decision on a tool that will increase project productivity. I've been a fan of this channel for a while and still find useful videos that I've never seen

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

I just used this a lot over the last few weeks. Still works like a charm. I’ve used the collated screws from Home Depot and Lowe’s with no problem.

[@Stefan_Kawalec]

It's very useful at every drywall job. I use my Makita even if I need to install 2 boards. It just faster and easier than with regular screw gun. Consistency is the second biggest advantage - no screws sticking out, no screws too deep. The first one of course is speed. It requires some preparations to use it efficiently. Studs need to be lay out precisely, you workplace must be really tidy and drawing lines on your boards is compulsory. I always use a compressor or a blower to clean the magazine, especially when doing ceilings. Some of the cheaper collated screws are not spaced correctly and it causes problems. I just buy good (=more expensive) screws. If it jams, just clean it. To dispel any cost doubts. From today's job - I had 16 m2 (172 sq ft) of walls to install. The walls are double sided and I install two layers of boards on each side. So it gives you 64 m2 (688 sq ft). I work alone. I use 2 m (6'6") boards; rooms is 2,6 m (8'6"), but I cannot use longer boards, because transporting them would take too much time (remember Europe = little space). In that walls there are two doors, two corners and one t-junction wall. I had 24 boards to install. It took me 3 hours. I have a comparison with two-man team and a similar job. They did it in 2,5 hours using a regular gun. So I was 75% faster. And I won't be using a screwdriver when mudding these drywalls :) BTW. Makita gun (XRF02Z or XRF03Z) is very slim and it work quite well in the corners.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

I did find that it was more consistent on sinking the screws with the attachment than the drill alone.. I was actually surprised by that, but I think it’s because you put more pressure on the board when you use it. I find when I use the gun alone if you don’t use your hand to press on the board, you get some inconsistent sinking of screws. 75% faster and you didn’t have to count on someone else to show up and do their part… (That is the hardest part in the USA Today… it’s easier just to count on yourself and find ways to get done faster) I normally always frame the areas I drywall, so that helps. Every now and then there is some patch work but that’s always a “it is what it is” situation.

[@stevehurt301]

The collated attachments are useless the front depth gauge slips on anything longer than 25mm rendering it useless Milwaukee UK said they had no known issues and this is our companies 3/4 attachment purchase, so I returned it the ones remaining and will go in the bin. When these units came out they worked for a year and then started to slip, and a brand new one had exactly the same issue get a Hilti 5000A-22a these are the top tier of collated drywall guns!

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

@@stevehurt301 I haven’t had any issues with mine yet in 1-5/8 or 1-1/4 drywall screws. Maybe I haven’t ran enough through it yet, I don’t do drywall every day

[@thefrack8981]

As long as the head makes it through the hole, I'm pretty sure it'll work with Milwaukee 48-32-4802, the Phillips bit version. There is a certain size Milwaukee bit you CAN use. For example I was looking into all these fancy drills to do cement board siding. Turns out, you can use 1-1/4 SQUARE BIT #2 Senco sheetrock screws with this WITH a MILWAUKEE 48-32-4805. And it's set on 1-1/4 also. If it didn't fit, I'd drill out the plastic hole slightly larger on the collater attachment.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

It might end up working with that, I’d have to pick one up to try. I did an ACME tools order and needed some tools to get me over 199 for free shipping. Threw in a few of the replacements so I’m good for a little while. I will see if my Depo stocks those. 👍

[@beurky]

I have this and keeps jamming. I watched you screw in like 12 in a row without one of them messing up, and I got jealous. 1 in 20 screws will actually screw until the backside/inside of the nose. It just is always messing up. If I am not absolutely perfectly straight with it, the screw doesn't sink or I end up screwing into the backside of the nose. What am I doing wrong here?

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

@@beurky I’m not sure, I have ran through several containers of screws with mine with no issues. You may double check you have your bit pressed in all the way… other than that 🤷‍♂️

[@TonyRose-ff8xt]

Very helpful thanks, was looking for smaller bits until watching this 🤦‍♂️👌

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

You are welcome. They are a bit hard to get in/out 👍👍

[@peterwachter7753]

Die Grinder. My M12 rotary tool covers countless surprise unique situations. BTW I “Dremel” steel and aluminum sheet. Even square holes in the side of aluminum parabolic recessed reflectors. Took two packs of cutting discs to grasp the skill 20 years ago. Die Grinder cheap but really a contribution to you kit or just added weight?

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

They are really useful. I use mine for door strike/latch plates all the time 👍

[@wd8786]

Thank you sir!! The instructions were terrible in regards to removing the extension. You helped me that's for sure.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

Glad I could help. Yeah it wasn’t clear and it’s so hard to get the bit out of the screw gun that you start questioning if you are going to break something. Appreciate the feedback 👍

[@wd8786]

Exactly

[@uther10]

Great vid and thank you for clearing up the process. This vid has helped out a ton vs the "instructions".

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

Yeah that bit holder is a beast to get out... I can see people thinking they might be breaking something to get it out. Thanks for watching 👍

[@atvappr]

Great explaining the whole setup 👍👍

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

Appreciate that my friend 👍

[@ahmedaljumely5552]

Man you just make my day I bought from Amazon and I can’t fiend way how I’ll take the mold for the pit lol 😂 thanks

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

👍

[@wackyweyland8857]

Very cool, and I don't even do drywall. My only question is the screw bandleader... is it disposable so that you have to buy more, or is it refillable like when you're empty do you put screws back inside it?

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

I’ve never tried putting screws back inside of it, I’ve always just bought more. You have me a little curious now… I assume just laying here thinking about it that once the head of the Screw goes through it probably spreads it out. Not that I would probably take the time to reload them all the time, but there are times it would be worth loading up some if you were out and didn’t want to run to the store (working overhead) I’ll have to try it an see, I don’t currently have any empty ones.

[@bobseguin2195]

You can refill the strip, its not made for that, screws a little loose, but it does work.

[@THETIMINATORTHETOOLMAN]

Great video I did some footage of the dewalt collated screw drill last week and am almost finished editing it. Hopefully I’ll have it posted in the next couple days. It’s fairly similar to the Milwaukee

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

Looking forward to it buddy 👍. It’s a good drill as well.

[@THETIMINATORTHETOOLMAN]

@@MORGANSMaintenance It seems we are on the same wavelength

[@Unchristian]

Kreg’s square bit is 5-7/8. Had to drill out the hole with a 1/4” bit to make it work. Using to hang plywood with square drive.

[@Unchristian]

Also great for hanging durarock.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

👍

[@emanuelviziteu]

@@Unchristiancan you explain what hole you had to drill out? I need it for tomorrow to hang some Durock. Thanks

[@tonygram5414]

What’s the best place to buy the attachment?

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

I had to order mine online at Home Depot. Some stores carry them, mine does not.

[@derekmaldonado3438]

Does it fit Milwaukee’s corded drywall gun?

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

I’m not sure, I don’t have one to try… but maybe someone that does will help you with an answer.

[@elundrusmagee7915]

Can it be used on cement board in bathroom when installing cement board using the different screws?

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

I haven’t personally seen those screws in strips… if they make them, they typically will say which guns they work with.

[@baulsetwo4684]

Good old quick drive system , I really think they did it better

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

I’ve never used the Quick Drive.. I have only used the Dewalt and this one.. Of the two, I prefer this one.

[@LydiaPrado-t2m]

what is model of replacement bit and where can you purchase

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

The place I bought mine is Acme Tools - www.acmetools.com/milwaukee-5-piece-phillips-reduced-collated-magazine-bits-48-30-1000/045242518944.html This is for when using the Collated Attachment, not the Drywall Gun by itself. You can possibly get at Home Depot too, I haven't seen them on Amazon.

[@Stefan_Van_pellicom]

About the bits : buy 20 and never worry about it again. About the price of the screws : pay a bunch of kids an icecream, and have them refill the empty strips. I think you can reuse them a few times.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

Yeah, every time I have an Acme Tools order I just throw a few bits in to help me get free shipping 👍👍

[@zachpauley7975]

I wouldn't worry about a couple hundred bucks for the gun and attachment or 26 bucks for the screws. Remember time is money, and you can always add a little more money to your bid.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

Yeah I agree. The time savings is huge, and it also makes it easier which is always a plus. It all pays for itself on just one decent job. 👍

[@SPCBOE]

Thank you, sir

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

👍👍. You are welcome

[@bobseguin2195]

To bad the grabber superdrive n7, doesn't fit,a lot less bulky, and lighter......

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

I’ve never used or seen it… I have only used the Dewalt and Milwaukee versions. I did see they make that one to fit Dewalt

[@bobseguin2195]

@@MORGANSMaintenance ya, they're expensive, but well worth it.....i use it on my dewalt...

[@alhindi8107]

God bless you

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

Thank you.. you too 👍

[@MotorCitySDA]

Thank you for this

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

You are welcome… Thanks for watching 👍

[@alexnunez4019]

Man....ive had the combo and screws for the longest and couldnt figure out the set up. I swear that bit was a part of the screw gun and I needed a new bit size.

[@alexnunez4019]

So bassically, I cannot thank you enough for doing this indepth review. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

@@alexnunez4019 You are Welcome 👍 That bit holder is really in there. You almost need pliers every time to swap it out.

[@mikewarner5583]

Been a framer/carpenter 25 years! I can hand feed regular gun faster!!! So what! How good and any faster is it, if you gotta moron who cant hit the stud!???? Now you got 50 misses you gotta pull!!!! Save your money!!!!

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

@@mikewarner5583 yeah I can’t hand feed as fast as I can with this, but I know plenty of people like you that can. If you can, you don’t need it. I mostly like this because I’m a loaner.. so sometimes it frees up a hand.

[@mikewarner5583]

@@MORGANSMaintenance sorry long day man! Dealt with 2 employees not showing up and one who might as well stayed home!!! Didn't mean to take my frustration out on your video mate. 😒 cheers.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

@@mikewarner5583 I took no offense.. there are some people out there that this would for sure be a waste of money for 👍👍

[@BekimJani]

The only thing that's not good on Milwaukee don't waste your money on it

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

Appreciate your opinion. I like it so far, but I don’t only do drywall so it’s not heavy use. Not sure about longevity yet. If you don’t mind me asking, what has been your issue with it? That way I know what to watch for.

[@BekimJani]

@@MORGANSMaintenance hi i hop you are okay , I don’t only do drywall all my tools are Milwaukee has really dissappointed me it gets blocked,doesn't screw straight thank you

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

@@BekimJani 👍