Metal studs drywalls with a CXS or C18?

[threesixright]

Hi all,

Soon I need to place a few drywalls and some ceilings.  Any change my C18 / CXS is good enough or are they to slow (RPM wise) for metal studs? Was thinking of a DD-DC attachment.... :-\

Thanks all!

Stay home and stay safe!

 

[bertv]

The CXS with the old style battery (I own two of those) may be a bit underpowered for that. Also, the small battery won’t hold up long. With four batteries, like I have, charging the ones not in use not a problem.

 

[threesixright]

The CXS with the old style battery (I own two of those) may be a bit underpowered for that. Also, the small battery won’t hold up long. With four batteries, like I have, charging the ones not in use not a problem.

Hi Bert, thanks! I have the newer CXS version.

The reason I asked was: there is big gap in RPM with the DWC-18 (4500). And since FT has a wood (2500 RPM) and metal (4500 RPM) that me think the RPM is a big deal  [blink]. Maybe more important if you do nothing else than drywalling 24/7?

 

[AlexThePalex]

The high RPM of a tool like the DWC-18 is to let professionals who do this all day work as fast as possible. It is not a necessity. Any drill will work as you don't need much force to drive the screws into the thin metal. I would prefer the C18 but the CXS should work too. I've done this plenty of times with my T15.

 

[FestitaMakool]

If you have the C18, it should be more than capable. As Alex says, a specialty tool is mostly about speed and efficiency of work. I have tested my C18 with the DC UNI FF on drywall with drywall screws with wood backing - and I think it was brilliant. Have not tried it on metal though. Definitely more fiddly than a dedicated drywall unit, but consistent results.

 

[Sparktrician]

For drywall over both wooden and metal studs, I'd choose either the C or T series drill with the Depth Stop Chuck DD-DC, Item number 493539, because it's designed to limit the depth of penetration to prevent breaking paper of the drywall.  Unfortunately, it's not compatible with the CXS or TXS. 

 

[waho6o9]

Maybe use those drywall screws that have a drill bit at the end of them.

Using the correct fastener may be key to less frustration. 

 

[threesixright]

@all

Thanks great info!

I will use my C18 with the depth stop.

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[FestitaMakool]

I can now verify that the newer depth stop chuck; DC UNI FF also fits CXS/TXS:
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