Milwaukee 6740-20 6.5 Amp Screwdriver

by Milwaukee

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This screwdriver has the power and RPM for a broad range of power driving applications such as decking, drywall hanging and framing with ramp off depth locator and no slip depth adjustment.

Product Details

Product Manual [545kb PDF]

• 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.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00005Q7AR
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 6740-20
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,837 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Power to Burn!, August 13, 2002

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ThistleDew "Dick W" (The Delta, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Milwaukee 6740-20 6.5 Amp Screwdriver (Tools & Home Improvement)

...This Milwaukee driver is perfect! If you are looking for real power, this is the driver! Hit the trigger, and it will almost twist your wrist. A very versatile tool, it will dimple drywall with zero damage, yet drive a screw (3 1/2") into 75+ year old studs without hesitation. The adjustment is able to change drop-off depths by 1/64". Once you set it up, it never changes. Changing bits is easy, too. The whole nose snaps off to change bits, and you don't lose your adjustment. This is one of my favorite features since my former drywall gun nose piece had to be screwed off to change bits, then readjusted. I was a little concerned about the low max RPM (2500 RPM). (Must be a guy thing!) This is more than enough speed. The trigger is very sensitive to pressure, so speed can be regulated easy. As usual, Milwaukee Tools are the best! The only drawback was delivery, not the tool. I ordered it on June 28th, and received it August 9th. Order it before you need it ...

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another quality tool from milwaukee, February 18, 2009

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Pete B "Energy comes from within" (Bedford, PA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Milwaukee 6740-20 6.5 Amp Screwdriver (Tools & Home Improvement)

Although I hate corded tools I must say this tool is light weight and powerful. Sets screws the same depth no matter if it is run slow or fast. The adjustment is easy to set. If there is a down side to the tool it would be the factory bit that comes with it but as with most tools, the accessories supplied usually are not the best. I would recommend using APEX bits made by Cooper Tools as I have best luck with them (avg 30,000 screws with 1/4" impact driver before wear is showing with their X suffix bits ie. 446-2X). I would recommend this Milwaukee 6740-20 6.5 Amp Screwdriver to any DIYer and/or weekend contractor.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the one you want, August 31, 2006

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J. M. Austin (Buffalo, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee 6740-20 6.5 Amp Screwdriver (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is my third drywall gun, the most recent being the Dewalt DW257R. I don't do much drywall work, but the Dewalt literally fell apart after about 3 years. During that time, a philips bit in my regular electric drill worked just as well as the Dewalt! The Milwaukee 6740-20 is what a drywall gun should be. It's performance has been flawless, it's well balanced, and comfortable to use. I am surprised that a drywall gun that is this "heavy-duty" is also this lightweight and easy to use. I was so thrilled with this machine, that I replaced my hammer drill with the Milwaukee 5387-22 which I am even more thrilled with. The two have made me a Milwaukee man from now on!
Suggestion: Buy the 48-55-0711 Steel Carrying Case to keep it in.