Dewalt already makes a very good 20V Max brushless drywall screwgun (DCF620). So what’s this new DCF622 screwgun model all about?
The main feature of this model is Dewalt’s Versa-Clutch adjustable torque design, which dials in the proper torque required to effectively drive fasteners.
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This model is not intended for drywall applications. Instead, the Dewalt DCF622 screwgun is designed for metal-to-metal fastening applications, as well as commercial roofing and framing tasks.
It is said to be able to drive heavy-duty fasteners into metal and wood. Dewalt also had this to say about the screwgun:
Whether the application is pre-fabricated metal, installations, or even deck work, the screwgun limits damage of fasteners, a common user frustration.
Additional features include a quick release chuck, easy clutch and drive depth control, overmolded grip, LED work light, lock-on function, and belt hook.
Thanks to the brushless motor, users should see long runtimes, and lower maintenance requirements as there are no motor brushes that wear down and need replacing.
Speed: 0 to 2,000 RPM. Dewalt’s brushless drywall screwgun is faster, with a no-load speed of 4,400 RPM.
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The new screwgun will be available as a bare tool (DCF622B) for $199, and in a 2-battery (2x 4.0Ah) kit (DCF622M2) for $329.
ETA: September 2016
First Thoughts
Screwguns are commonly used by drywallers and other professionals for hanging drywall and other sheet goods to walls and ceilings. This one is aimed at a different crowd – users who have started taking to impact drivers for their fastening needs.
The new Dewalt DCF622 has lower motor speeds than the drywall gun, but presumably much more capable of heavier duty fastening applications that require a bit more torque.
I can’t say I’ve done the kind of work where this tool would have come in handy, and so I’ll defer to your opinions. But I can say that I’m at least pleased to see Dewalt taking efforts to expand their 20V Max offerings.
Nathan
will this be able to use that auto screw loader setup that the drywall gun can use. I believe it’s an add on.
that would be a selling point. I admit I’ve become one of those people that use my impactor for just about all driving tasks – it’s why I bought a 3sp version. running in screws for a cabinet or worse hardware doesn’t need that much power.
This would be a nifty addition as it would take over a few of those jobs. I even use drywall screws for quite a few of my other wood projects anyway.
Nathan
it’s also not on their website yet
John
I love my dw268. These are good for making sure you don’t break heads off Tek screws.
Milwaukee tool Steve
This might be the reason they had the drywall screwgun kit with free attatchment.
but again maybe not.
...Steve
I’m changing my name to …steve, because I just realized how much it might offend some of the dewalt/ other brands out their
Mike
It’s not the name. It’s the constant exchanges that go like this:
GuyWithAQuestion says
“Is the Makita electric bicycle available in the US yet?”
Milwaukee Tool Steve says
“IT DOESN’T MATTER BECAUSE MILWAUKEE TOOLS ARE THE BEST I HAVE ALL THE BRUSHLESS THEY ARE THE BEST I HAVE THE IMPACT DRIVER IT’S THE BEST I HAVE THE LED LIGHT IT’S THE BEST I HAVE THE BRUSHLESS DRILL IT’S THE BEST MILWAUKEE TOOLS ARE THE BEST THEIR WARRANTY IS THE BEST FIVE YEARS EVEN THOUGH OTHER BRANDS MAY HAVE A LONGER WARRANTY WITH LESS HASSLE IT ISN’T AS GOOD BECAUSE IT’S NOT A MILWAUKEE WARRANTY THEIR WARRANTY IS THE BEST DID I MENTION MILWAUKEE TOOLS ARE THE BEST ALL PUBLISHED SPECS THAT ARE BETTER THAN MILWAUKEE ARE EXAGGERATIONS AND FLAT OUT LIES AND MILWAUKEE TOOLS ARE THE BEST AAAA+++++++ WWWOOOOOOWWWWW!!!!”
That’s annoying no matter what name it is posted under.
...Steve
Yeah I really don’t mean to do that but apparently I do…
but I think ive only pointed some to Milwaukee twice… maybe three but I never have gone over board like that^
...Steve
You know whats more annoying your post down below…..
lostinspace
hilti has had one for years the st-1800 I have used it great tool even has attachment so you can stand up to do roof decking.
Steve
This sounds like it would be a great tool for commercial electricians. Today at work, i came across 3 EMT to flex connectors that fell off the pipe because the female threads were stripped, probably because someone tried to start the screw with an impact driver. We don’t need the >1000in-lbs of torque that most impact drivers supply, unless you are tightening large bolts all day. This looks like it is alot more streamlined and easier to get into tight spots. Too bad im not invested in the dewalt system, else i would buy this.
Jason
Milwaukee solves this another way with the One-Key system you can program low torque for more delicate fasteners.
Nathan
with the other dewalt impact driver you can select speed 2 or 1 and lessen the power delivered – reducing issues too.
and you don’t have to use a phone to set the tool up.
Someone else makes a speed/power setting impactor too but I forget if it was a bosch or a makita device.
Jason
You only have to use a phone once.
Steve
I dont think it would work out well in the situation where the employer is providing the power tools, people will be dicking around with the settings on their phone instead of just working.
Mike
One key gimmick a waste of time I’ll have whole room sheet rocked by the time you set your stupid milwaukee one key Dewalt about innovation not gimmicks, so glad Dewalt put a slap on milwaukee with their 60 flex volt system
...Steve
I JUST COULDN”T HELP BUT TO RESPOND TO THIS POST :p Yes One-Key might loose you “minutes” on the jobsite but, but the 9.0 amp battery put a smack on the dewalt flexvolt system
http://toolcraze.net/milwaukee-responds-new-dewalt-flexvolt-battery-system/
Stuart
I don’t know about that.
https://14cyiuhvcgv.com/dewalt-flexvolt-vs-milwaukee-m18-high-demand/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
Adam g
Aug 27, 2016
Sorry but flexvolt is a game changer whereas the high demand is just a slight improvement.
Bremon
Yes Mike, you’ll have board up in an entire room before the settings are dialed in on a phone app. Then every room after that you’ll slowly lose time compared to the pro with the dialed in tool specs until one day you’re counting how far behind you are in jobs, rather than rooms, and you’ll be whistling Dixie about the glory days when you got done one room before that guy had his app dialed in…
Hopefully it’s obvious I’m kidding, but a lot of guys who don’t want to spend the money on One Key like to pretend it’s something you constantly tinker with. It isn’t.
If you don’t want it, don’t buy it. My No-Key tools are just fine and I didn’t buy into OneKey but I’m certainly not going to hold it against those who did.
I’m also not going to pretend 60v is anything less than what it is: a new battery platform from a company that has an addiction to releasing new battery platforms. I can’t wait to get my hands on the mitre, or hopefully a future 10″ hybrid table saw and blade left 7.25″ (I have a blade right already), but let’s wait and see where 12vMax and 40vMax are in two years before we sing the praises of our voltage-changing saviors.
On topic, this gun looks pretty cool but I’m not sure I’m imaginative enough to have a place for it in my boxes. Once it’s in the wild and the reviews start rolling in maybe I’ll be convinced.
Hilarious Hilario
Or you just use the trigger to get the tool to go slow…….(variable speed trigger)
Smelly Pedro
I do curtain wall for a living and this would be an amazing addition to my tool box. Having to run a cord through the mud to plug into the JLG or constantly having to run the generator on the lift gets old real quick. This will be purchased immediately.
JoeM
…Well… I’m torn. I like it, but I don’t need it. Like… at all.
In fact, I think this may even turn me off the idea of getting the Drywall Screwgun as well.
I really, REALLY, like them both. Every spec has impressed me, they use the right batteries, they use the right ergonomics, they’re DeWALT tools every bit worthy of being side-by-side with my other tools… But there’s a problem…
I have yet to encounter a need for a Drywall Screwgun for myself yet. Now this new one is for Wood and Metal applications. They’re both so specialized that I think I have trouble justifying the cost of having them for the one project I may use them for in the future. I was thinking, maybe the Drywall Screwgun could be used for other things, and now I see this new 622 does those other things, but not so much Drywall.
I like them. But, knowing just how specialized they are to such a small number of uses makes them hard to justify. I think I’m going to save up for the FlexVOLT system instead, and hopefully I’ll have expanded my hobbies to the point where I can justify these in the future? I don’t know. Maybe they’ll have a second generation of these things by then?
Nathan
Engineering wise here’s how I see it – the motor, body and the rest is the same tool as the drywall gun – look at the part numbers even.
the gear drive is probably a different planet ratio – to provide the more torque slower speed – obviously. the end attachment and hex for the screw bit is very much the same.
If there were more torque settings – and it looks like there are – and there was some setting that worked well for drywall but slower – this would be the perfect gun for the guy that’s cabinet building, general home repair, DIY’r, etc – and without further detail it looks like it would indeed use the colleted screw addon – which would be awesome.
bare tool wise I’d buy when the price comes down.
Mike C.
I think this tool looks great. We install metal/composite facades and metal framing on commercial buildings. Our entire company just transitioned away from impact drivers because engineering says they create microscopic fractures in the fasteners, which can weaken/ fail prematurely over time. Long story short, now we all use the cordless Hilti ST-1800. Nice tool but, it’s heavy as hell. And big. And doesn’t offer any belt clip options. Hopefully this Dewalt tool covers these issues.
Jessey Cote
How do you like this for heavy gauge metal framing? I’m considering switching from impact to this if its faster!