Makita DFR550 - Reviews
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18.12.2018
Disclosure: I'm not a professional builder, more of a keen DIYer.I recently used this on a couple of projects where I had to fit plasterboard. Because I work alone and only have a few hours after kids bedtime I wanted to have to speed/convenience advantage.What I liked:- One-handed operation leaves the other hand free to support material.- Not too heavy. Awkward and overhead boards, not an issue- Belt clip- A wide range of plasterboard screws supported. Up to 55mm which I found useful for insulation backed boards.- Excellent runtime- Good adjustment for screw depth- Sturdy... mine has been dropped, stepped on, etc and it lives in a bucket... it is holding up well to the abuseThe bad:- Hmm...
1.6.2019
Please read..... I'm a carpenter and I put about 3000 screws in daily using this gun. First thing you need to know is the little butterfly guide at the front is useless what you need to do is remove that before you start. Once removed you set the depth to 10mm smaller than the screws for example I use 35mm screws for plasterboard so I set the gun at 25mm depth and I have zero problems with jamming. Be mindful to check your strips of screws as the quality control in the factories is poor so sometimes you need to adjust a screw or 2 before sliding it into gun. I've used every brand of screwgun and always come back to this. Please listen to the advice and you wont have any problems.
28.2.2018
I am building a house and needed to purchase a screw gun in order to secure over 360 2400mm x 1200mm boards to ceilings and walls. Suffice to say this tool has been invaluable. Easy to use and very lightweight it is a must for jobs such as the one I am busy with. With a 4 ah battery evening when it is being worked hard the battery lasts ages. It has saved an awful amount of time and effort enabling us to progress well by saving us 10 days on our project plan.Highly recommended. As far as I am concerned it is the best screw gun on the market.
26.8.2016
Got the DFR750Z which pops in bigger screws. This is slightly smaller but just as good.and copes with double tacking.So many moans about jamming by other people but when I see the moaners use the tool they try to hammer the machine like a nail gun. Its pretty much like a saw. Let the machine do the work. Slow and steady is still the best part of 5 times or more faster than manually screwing.
23.8.2019
What a great piece of kit to add to my already increasing makita tools light weight easy to use although does jam a few times but easy to un-jam. Puts up pleaserboard sheets with ease with just two people can sink the screws just below the surface. Why did I not buy one of these a few years ago!! Although a little pricey worth every penny in speed and easy of installing plasterboard.
23.12.2017
Joiner at work helped me (showed me) plasterboard the kitchen ceiling, he made using the gun, cutting measuring look easy no jamming or chattering of the gun. After that I was on my lonesome to finish the walls had a few jams at first then like someone mention I stopped using it like a nail gun after that it just fell into place. Would recommend it.
29.10.2019
This is about the tenth one of these I've had. I've tried other guns but makita is definitly the best. I use this gun a lot and thats why I've had so many as they dont last for ever but every one of them apart from one has been well worth the money. When working at their best these gins pay for them selves within a week no problem
1.9.2016
I put off buying one of these for years. Then I did, regretted loss of time ever since. Make sure you get the right quality screws and it saves you some serious time. One criticism, be careful you don't slick it into reverse and then wonder why the screw wont drive, that can cause a bit of head scratching.
3.12.2016
there may be better guns on the market but not at this price a years work on site thousands of screws per week still going regular cleaning helps . this screwgun pays for it self in a very short time . batteries interchangable with multiple other tools i own and use on site . tradesman.
19.7.2020
First time i used it i was pulling the trigger as i wanted to screw in a screw and found it was jamming all the time . I then kept the trigger pulled so the motor spins all the time and just keep pressing in the screws, no more jams. So if yours jams you are using it wrong.
23.4.2019
I have used various screw guns and finally decided to buy one. Having other Makita tools I decided to buy Makita as I can use my existing batteries. I am convinced that I made the right choice. It is an excellent tool and performs exactly as it should. Delighted.
2.1.2019
Always use makita tools. Works perfect for me. Just need to change the front screw guide now and then. Great guns savings you spending £££ on a hilti one does same job Always use it with 5.0ah battery s and it last most of the day. ???
12.10.2018
Coupled with the Makita DJR186Z Reciprocating Saw, 18 V, i was able to succesfully defend the earth against invading alien haudes. Not so much as a thank you from the government, such is the life of a space marine.
31.5.2019
I’m a builder, I don’t use this tool to often but when I do it is fantastic! With a good set of battery’s you would be foolish not to buy this! And have it as part of your armoury, total time saver
9.4.2017
Sticks frequently and needs clearing. Hilti supply a better one but more expensive, however I'd rather clear the screws sometimes than spend double. So good value for money.