We would hang and tape drywall, as much as we could, as fast as we could. We did quality work but like a lot of drywall companies, we thought the money was in the quantity of work done and not so much in the quality.

Editor’s note: It’s been seven years since Myron Ferguson took a look at drywall screwguns in Walls & Ceilings, so we thought we’d have him revisit the topic and evaluate both corded and battery operated screwguns, as well as the self-feeding versions. We are surprised that the subject stirred up a proverbial “hornet’s nest” among many long-time drywall contractors.

I still operate a small drywall company and most days I am out in the field hanging and taping board. In addition, I do training throughout the year at trade shows and of course still write articles pertaining to the drywall industry. This business is working out real good. I find out about new products, sometimes even before they are out in the market. I field test and sometimes demonstrate a company's tool or various products.