Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Features
3.0 Amp-hr Ni-MH N battery pack delivers 50% longer run time.
Self-diagnostic 45-minute universal charger for both Ni-Cd and Ni-MH battery packs.
Feed-back circuit delivers maximum torque at all speeds.
New duralumin heavy duty 1/2″ keyless chuck.
Variable speed control.
18-stage clutch for more precise torque setting.

Experience:
I have always admired the Panasonic screw guns I’ve used so I bought one of my own. This thing is a beauty. It’s small size and smooth workings set it apart from my regular heavy-duty drill drivers. I’ve kept the Panasonic in my workshop, preferring to enjoy it’s quality on my home projects than subject it to the abuse of my workplace.

Comments:
Probably because I liked tool so much did it suffer the highest fall of any screw gun I’ve dropped. About 16′ above my solid oak flooring is where I let go off this one as my ladder slid out from under me. Once upon my feet, I noticed the my prized Panasonic made a decent dent in the floor before bouncing into an antique, gouging it’s mahogany face. I re-inserted the battery and it worked fine and has for years since.

Wow, The Panasonic cordless drills are expensive! I’ve used one for a few years now and have used many other brands. I have recommended a Panasonic to co-workers, friends and homeowners over any other brand. Whether it’s your first or another drill in your collection, I doubt you’ll be disappointed with this one. It’s one smooth operating tool. It’s not a 32v killer but it is indicative of the smooth workings of a Panasonic cordless drill/driver and it’s not a wimp, touting up to 390 in.lbs. of torque. I love it.

Links:
The EY6432GQKW at Panasonic.com (Product Data)

Panasonic EY6432GQKW 15.6-Volt NiMH 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit at Amazon.

My Makita 6820V is a real noise maker that has zipped in tens of thousands of drywall screws and still seems the same as the day I bought it. Typically left in my tool storage, I bring this screw driver to the job when it’s necessary. This is a tool that I’ve owned for 15+ years and is still sold today. There’s a reason for that. (The 6820V has been discontinued but the Makita 6821 is strikingly similar)

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Features:

Experience: Another tool I’ve had forever that’s still working perfectly. The Makita Drywall Screwdriver I bought even before my first screwgun because my very first jobs were commercial work in downtown San Francisco. I framed out many apartments in metal studs, even fabricating this place in 1990 as an apprentice carpenter. I don’t like putting up drywall. I don’t particularly like using this Makita constant-on screamer but I’m glad I have it for those few times when I am doing the sheetrock. (Hopefully no more than a bathroom or closet.)

Comments: The only comment I have is; Watch out you don’t get pricked when you reach into your pouch filled with screws! I’ve used other brands such as the Dewalt but I prefer the Makita.

Links:

Makita Variable Speed Drywall Screwdriver at Amazon.com

Drywall Screwdrivers at Makita.com (Product Data)