> There is another alternative, though, that is slower but more precise. I
did a
> lot of repair in my house, replacing some rotted 2x4s in a bathroom, using
long
> drywall screws and a cordless drill. No shock to the adjoining walls and
such.
> This was before I had the framing nailer, though. I also used screws for
a
> number of 2x4 construction applications when I did an addition on my
house.
> It's a pretty good method. I could generally get a screw in wherever a
nailer
> could otherwise go.
I kept snapping off the "drywall screws" with my screwgun so I went to
stainless square drive decking screws . . I may never drive another nail!
Tony
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