Senco DS162-14 Volt 14.4 Volt 1-Inch to 1-5/8-Inch 4,000RPM DuraSpin Drywall Screwdriver / Cutout Saw Combo

by Senco

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Make drywalling easier with DuraSpin. This cordless screwdriver comes with an adjustable nosepiece with easy-to-read length markings. It adjusts to screw lengths from 1 to 2 inches, and there's no chuck to deal with; bits pop in and out with the quick-bit release. High-torque motor is specially designed to drive screws without bogging down, and the powerful 14.4-volt battery provides optimum power and run-time across the full range of screws. Your purchase includes two 14.4-volt batteries, one-hour battery charger, two spare drive bits, cordless cutout saw and rugged carrying case. Screws not included.

Product Details

Product Manual [483kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 7.7 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00005NMTZ
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 1R0001N
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #653,310 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Senco drywall gun is a hit!, February 6, 2002

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"rschuetze" (Alaska) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Senco DS162-14 Volt 14.4 Volt 1-Inch to 1-5/8-Inch 4,000RPM DuraSpin Drywall Screwdriver / Cutout Saw Combo (Tools & Home Improvement)

I used this product while sheetrocking a friends house, and now I don't know how I've worked without one. The price is a small one to pay for the speed gained. Easy to use on the fly, and with great battery life. Fairly light weight, one can use it all day without getting too tuckered out.
The bits don't just "pop out" when the quick release is open (not that there is a need to change them often), and the need for an allen wrench (included) to adjust the depth, are the only downfalls that I've encountered.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not enough power, June 17, 2004

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T. Crowe (Oregon Coast) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Senco DS162-14 Volt 14.4 Volt 1-Inch to 1-5/8-Inch 4,000RPM DuraSpin Drywall Screwdriver / Cutout Saw Combo (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought one of these locally to hang drywall in a couple of remodels I'm doing. After going through a box of screws trying to convince myself that I must be doing something wrong, I'm going to return it. The gun frequently bogs down and stalls. On a freshly charged battery driving screws into the "field" the gun will stall roughly 1 in 10 times, forcing me to go back with cordless drill to manually set the screw. After about half a strip of screws on a battery or when driving screws into corners where it is difficult to get the gun to align perfectly straight the success ratio drops significantly.

I called Senco tech support to see what they had to say about this. I told them I was hanging 5/8" drywall with 1 5/8" screws into both old (redwood) and new replacement (fir) rafters and studs. They told me that had I called them first they would have recommended a higher torque screw gun or one of their corded guns.

For 1/2" drywall with 1 1/4" screws this screwgun may be fine, but its certainly too wimpy for my application.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Duraspin 200, April 27, 2002

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Brian Sammons (Doylestown, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Senco DS162-14 Volt 14.4 Volt 1-Inch to 1-5/8-Inch 4,000RPM DuraSpin Drywall Screwdriver / Cutout Saw Combo (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased this tool and find the quality and comfort to be very high. It gives all of the signs of a tool that will last a long time. I recommend this tool to anyone who works with screws frequently.