DEWALT DW272 6.3 Amp Drywall Screwdriver

by DEWALT

Product Description

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Built for fast, consistent fastening, the DEWALT DW272 4,000 rpm VSR Drywall Screwdriver packs accurate performance into a lightweight package. Ideal for all day production use, the screwdriver's ergonomics and innovative, depth-sensitive "set-and-forget" nosepiece contribute to superior performance when working with drywall.

4,000 rpm VSR Drywall Screwdriver At a Glance: Dependable 6.3 amp motor for reliable fastening No-load speeds from 0 to 4,000 rpm for material-specific performance "Set-and-forget" nosepiece ensures consistent fastener depths Lightweight, ergonomic design ideal for drywall applications Three-year limited warranty, one-year free service, 90-day money-back guarantee

The drywall screwdriver has a no-load speed of 0 to 4,000 rpm, ensuring consistent results with soft material. View larger.

Dependable Motor for High-Speed Performance
At the heart of the DW272 VSR Drywall Screwdriver's performance is a sturdy, speedy 6.3 amp motor that delivers no-load speeds ranging from 0 to 4,000 rpm. This speed control translates to quick, secure fastening, since it allows you to select the speed that's right for the application at hand.

Durable Design Ideal for Drywall Applications
Drywall applications often require setting lots of fasteners in similar, but not identical, conditions. This is where the "set-and-forget" nosepiece comes in. This depth-sensitive nosepiece allows the DW272 to deliver consistent fastener depth without extra adjustments from you.

With its metal gear housing and heat-treated, helical-cut steel gears, this screwdriver is built for long-lasting durability, and keeps it reliable in the face of tough job-site conditions.

Built with Comfortable, Accurate Handling in Mind
Comfortable handling goes a long way toward ensuring accurate results. The DW272 minimizes user fatigue with its lightweight body (weighing just 3.1 pounds) that makes it ideal for applications requiring a lot of reaching or working overhead. And its pistol-grip design, rubber grip, and two-finger trigger allow for an ergonomic hold.

The DW272 4,000 rpm VSR Drywall Screwdriver comes with a DEWALT warranty package that includes a three-year limited warranty, a one-year free service contract, and a 90-day money-back guarantee.

What's in the Box
DW272 4,000 rpm VSR Drywall Screwdriver.

From the Manufacturer

DEWALT DW272 Heavy-Duty 6.3 Amp Drywall Screwdriver

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 12.2 x 3.2 inches ; 4.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002233S
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: DW272
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,450 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great drywall gun, June 3, 2009

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JR (Sutton, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW272 6.3 Amp Drywall Screwdriver (Tools & Home Improvement)

I'm not a big fan of Dewalt, but even the worst companies do at least some things right. Dewalt did this one right.

It's built well, works well, and it's priced right. What more do you need?

Setting the depth is foolproof, and the depth stays consistent.

I use it more often for cement backerboard with durock screws than I do drywall. But for either job, I'm totally happy with its performance.

If you're a homeowner/occassional user, the price puts this in the realm of serious consideration. If you've got three or four sheets of drywall to put up, you don't need it.

If you think you'll do more than one project in your lifetime though, spend the 90 bucks. It's SO MUCH faster than the cordless drill approach. And you won't over/under drive your screws (assuming you set the depth correctly to begin with, of course).

One word of warning to the casual user - Remember that this is a professional level tool. The instructions assume you're a pro. You won't just pick this thing up and start using it like a pro.

Expect to have to practice a little with it first, until you get the technique down. You typically run this thing all out at top speed without letting up on the trigger between screws. Most people have trouble until they figure that out.

It's not a regular drill where you have to slowly bring the screw up to speed. With drywall guns, the bit doesn't turn till you push the screw to the wall, when it catches it drives the screw at top speed, then stops turning once it hits the right depth. It all happens in the blink of an eye.

You can't be overly careful with the thing, you have to put a screw on and jam it in with one quick decisive motion. Being timid with it only gets crooked screws driven half way.

I'd recommend using the shortest screws you can get by with until you get profficient with it.

So there's a bit of an art to it (and this applies to all drywall guns, not just this one). But nothing you shouldn't be able to pick up very quickly.

There are other good ones out there, but nothing I'd recommend over this one.

And if you're thinking cordless - don't do it. Cordless tools have their place, but this isn't one of them. As mentioned above, you want to keep this thing pegged as you're popping screws in. Having a power cord attached to you is a very small price to pay for never having to worry about a constantly diminishing battery charge.

(oh and only 4 stars because the instructions really are kind of useless, and I think they should include a case with some extra bits - they have to box the thing anyways, how much more would a blow molded case cost them instead? 50 cents?... The tool itself gets 5 stars)

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best in Class, February 17, 2000

By 

John Benso (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW272 6.3 Amp Drywall Screwdriver (Tools & Home Improvement)

This screwgun is awesome. It is by far the most powerful and comfortable screwgun out there. I love the nosecone. It keeps the depth right and doesn't fall off. Far superior than the Makita or the heavy and clunky Milwaukee screwguns.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great choice, June 25, 2002

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Stephen J. Soldo (Arcadia, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT DW272 6.3 Amp Drywall Screwdriver (Tools & Home Improvement)

I looked at several competitive products and chose this one. This is a very good tool. It is easy to handle as it is light, yet powerful, and the trigger is large. These features give you good control esp with larger screws. I have driven up to 3 inch screws with ease. The nosecone takes some practice to adjust, but once you figure it out, it performs very nicely. My only complaint is that the instructions provided are kind of sparse and you end up figuring out how to use the tool by yourself. Not a big issue, however, as the tool is very simple.

Overall, very satisfied!!