DEWALT DW257 6.2 Amp Deck/Drywall Screwdriver

by DEWALT

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The rugged DEWALT DW257 deck and drywall screwdriver is built tough, yet still comfortable to use in all your drywall, decking, siding, flooring, and stud fastening tasks. Ergonomically crafted with comfortable 2 finger rubber grip and simple to adjust nosepiece, the DW267 offers dependable results. It also includes a dynamic 6.2 amp motor with 0 to 2,500 rpm for optimal performance and heat treated gears are cut in helix fashion for jobs requiring high torque.

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DEWALT DW257 heavy-duty 6.2 amp Deck/Drywall Screwdriver

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 12.2 x 3.2 inches ; 4.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002233W
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: DW257
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,666 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very useful tool for driving deck screws, June 23, 2000

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This review is from: DEWALT DW257 6.2 Amp Deck/Drywall Screwdriver (Tools & Home Improvement)

I had the chance to use one of these drywall/deck screw drivers two weeks ago to help a friend replace all of his outdoor deck with new 2x6 redwood decking. He had both this unit and another brand which he rented. I drove maybe 500 3 inch deck screws with this unit. I found it to be well balanced and sufficiently powerful to drive them quickly without pilot holes (except at the ends to avoid splitting). The rpm was slow enough to avoid overheating. I'm not a contractor but I think this driver would be valuable to anyone who might want to fasten plywood siding, decking or drywall. As a matter of fact, I've just purchased one for my own use, since I own several rental properties.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dewalt DW257, November 17, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: DEWALT DW257 6.2 Amp Deck/Drywall Screwdriver (Tools & Home Improvement)

I originally purchased the latest Type 3 version of the Dewalt DW257 VSR deck/drywall screwdriver primarily to fasten 1/4" and 1/2" concrete backerboard underlayment to plywood subflooring for tile work. It drives 1-1/4" and 1-5/8" backerboard screws flush to the surface quickly and easily with almost no effort. The DW257 is very well balanced and light weight, has a comfortable pistol grip and trigger position that make it easy to work with all day long. I like the large variable speed reversing trigger switch and the trigger lock location because it makes it virtually impossible to unintentionally lock the trigger in the on position while using the tool. The 6.2 amp motor is smooth and powerful and because it turns at only 2500 RPM's, it is very quite. I have used the DW257 to easily drive 3-1/2" and 4" deck screws flush to the surface of 2X PT lumber and yet, it can also be adjusted to flush set screws in 1/2" drywall and greenboard with no paper tear through. This makes for a very versatile tool that can handle a wide range of fastening tasks that a 4000 RPM drywall only screwdriver can't. When considering it's modest cost, the DW257 offers better value and performance than many of it competitors more expensive models.
The depth sensitive control is easy to adjust and once set, stays put. The metal tipped adjustment collar locks securely to the clutch housing and has never accidentally popped off while using the tool. The clutch operates smoothly and works the way it should.
Overall, I would recommend the DW257 to individuals who needs a powerful, well balanced combination deck/drywall screwdriver that is easy on the wrist and comfortable enough to work with all day.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One versatile tool, November 29, 2000

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"jbswct" (Valhalla, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW257 6.2 Amp Deck/Drywall Screwdriver (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've used a DW257 for a year and a half now, and would buy one again without hesitation. Because it has plenty of speed and control to hang rooms-ful of drywall, and torque enough at all speeds to drive 3" deck screws into seasoned lumber. This tool enables me to do the above precisely, and easily. It's going to make redoing the rest of my house, inside and out, much simpler and quicker than otherwise. Enjoyable, even. Do be sure to periodically pop off the depth-adjustment mechanism, and put a drop of machine oil on the bushings.