Senco DS275-18 Cordless Collated Screwdriver

by Senco

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The DS275-18 cordless. Covers from drywall to decking to floor sheathing, its versitility is unmatched,With 3,000rpm,driving from 1"to 3" screws for a wide variety of screw fastening applications.Comes with 2 18volt one hour charge batterys, a charger, carrying case and two spare bits.

Product Description

Includes DS275-18V, Cordless 18V Duraspin Collated Screwdriver - 2P0001R, 1-Hour Charger, 18V Ni-Cd Battery, (2) Nosepieces (one for drywall and one for wood), Case

Product Details

Product Manual [2.66mb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 18.2 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: B0000DYVNG
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 2P0001N
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,068 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #7 in Industrial & Scientific > Power & Hand Tools > Industrial Hand Tools > Screwdrivers > Cordless In-Line Screwdrivers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A real time saver!, March 19, 2005

By 

S. Paxson "Cool Tool Guy" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Senco DS275-18 Cordless Collated Screwdriver (Tools & Home Improvement)

The DS275-18 deserves 4 1/2 stars. I do not agree in giving a low rating just because a tool "isn't for you". If the tool performs as the manufacturer intended, then rate it for its purpose, not your feelings.
I used the DS275-18 unit to install 5/8" drywall and it performed very well. I'm not sure the batteries would hold up long enough to use the unit continuously all day as a wall board hanger would do. Extra batteries would over ride that concern. For the occasional handyman / remodeler, I would say you should be pleased with this screw gun.
I enjoyed using it to install 1/2" cement board in a bathroom and kitchen floor before tiling. It really saved a lot of time. Using 2" galvanized decking screws, I was able to screw in 12 sheets of 3 x 5 with 4" to 6" spacing before both batteries were exhausted. The unit worked VERY well. I messed up on a few screws because I angled the unit; I just followed up with a regular screw gun to correct the problem. Also keep the regular screw gun handy to back out any misplaced screws. Even thou the unit has reverse, it is not designed to go back and extract screws. The mechanism will advance another screw and time will be lost while you try doing so.
My only concerns with this unit are the battery charge time and it does not allow for an extension so you can stand straight up. The batteries lasted long enough for the 12 sheets, but the charging time seemed extensive. I took an early lunch and had at least one battery completely charged. If it had an extension handle accessory, my bending over while using the unit, would no longer be an issue. If your young and less than 6' tall, you may not care about the extension.
My DS275-18 was stolen about a month ago, because of the battery and extension issue; I will replace it with a DS300-S4. When I receive that unit, I will give it a review.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not enough power for 3" screws, August 7, 2004

By 

Larry "Larry" (VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Senco DS275-18 Cordless Collated Screwdriver (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have been satisified with SENCO products in the past. I think the DS-200AC screw gun is amazing. Unfortunately it only drives 1"-2" screws and I needed to drive 1 1/4 and 3" screws for a project. The DS300AC is really meant for subfloors and is too awkward for drywall, so that left the DS275-18. I was leary of a battery operated system, so I called SENCO and they stated that it could handle 3" screws without a problem. So I went ahead and bought it.

It powers through the 1" and 2" screws - not having a cord is very nice. However, on a fresh battery, it could only drive a couple 3" screws into 2x4's. The drive simply ground to a halt at the end. After the first two screws, it would only drive 2 1/2" of the 3" screw consistently. I guess a hint that this tool was never really meant to handle 3" screws was that the 3" screws do not fit into the screw guard - the instructions state to remove the screw guard - wish someone at Senco would have told me that.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Power, speed and accuracy, April 16, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Senco DS275-18 Cordless Collated Screwdriver (Tools & Home Improvement)

So, your tired of putting in screws one at a time and having to have someone to help hold drywall. Your prayers have been answered. This thing rocks! No cords. Incredible speed. 30 round clips. What more could you ask for. The batteries charge fast and you get 2 of them. I may be heavy for some but if you are man enough to handle it, the power is worth the weight. If you wish something lighter go with the 14 volt. It still has decent power but the 18 volt can power through decking as well as drywall. Happy hanging.