Pdc depth stop

[joiner1970]

Has anyone here got the depth chuck accessory for the pdc ? I'm thinking of getting one for plasterboarding (drywalling for you tanks) lol.

Are they any good ?

 

[GarryMartin]

I don't have the one for the PDC, but I do have the one for my T15 and it was OK for a few boards, but if I was going to use something regularly, I think I'd look to invest in a bare/basic DWC instead - they are awesome tools and a real time saver.

 

[joiner1970]

I've got a 110v Makita drywall gun and don't use that much. I done seem to do as much plasterboarding as I used to.

Just thought this looked a handy accessory for my pdc.

 

[neeleman]

There are two types:
- DD-DC only for C/T series drills
- DC UNI FF for all drills C/T/PDC/DRC and also CXS/TXS!

I have the DC UNI FF and it works for that occasional dry wall screws.
I also have the DWC 18 and that's much better, you can use it one handed and that's so comfortable.

 

[mrboult]

Used mine to put up 50 sheets of plaster board not long back. It works ok and is certainly preferred to just the normal drill. But it is a bit fiddly.

It's great for someone like me who only does this once in a blue moon, but not ideal if you do a lot of plaster boarding.

 

[Wuffles]

Save yourself some money and use these (or something like it) for plasterboard. Been using them for years.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/phillips-2-standard-drywall-bits-pack-of-5/75085

 

[carlb40]

Save yourself some money and use these (or something like it) for plasterboard. Been using them for years.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/phillips-2-standard-drywall-bits-pack-of-5/75085

That's what i use with my CXS  [smile]

 

[joiner1970]

Save yourself some money and use these (or something like it) for plasterboard. Been using them for years.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/phillips-2-standard-drywall-bits-pack-of-5/75085

I used them years ago when they first came out, theyre ok but the proper depth stops stop spinning when theres no pressure on them.

I only thought of getting one of these while the ebay 20% off was on but as thats gone wrong  I doubt I will bother now.

 

[mrboult]

Do those chucks work on real wood and plywood or are they only for drywall?

Yes. They work on wood fine.

 

[Kev]

I don't have the one for the PDC, but I do have the one for my T15 and it was OK for a few boards, but if I was going to use something regularly, I think I'd look to invest in a bare/basic DWC instead - they are awesome tools and a real time saver.

DWC for certain if you're doing a serious amount of this (or other drywall specific tool).

 

[CO_JCD]

Do those chucks work on real wood and plywood or are they only for drywall?

I have the "DD-DC only for C/T series drills" - whilst it 'works', I don't think it is worth bother for wood.  I find it much more accurate using the variable torque control and feathering the trigger to obtain a precise depth of screw fastening with my T15 drill.  I know this is not the PDC attachment, yet if it operates in a similar manner, this is likely to similarly apply.

Plasterboard may be another matter as the screw hole will likely be taped / have a skim of plaster anyhow.  For wood it just was not accurate / consistent enough, possibly due to the variances in the wood itself.  The human touch with the precise trigger control and appropriate torque limit set as a backstop was much better.

John