Just a note, the M18 FSGC (bought in Australia) looks very similar but actually has a red collar which must be depressed to remove the bit holder. Don't do what I did and try to pull it out with vice grips and some love taps.
Good to know, thanks for sharing! The detail on the red collar is good to know as that would be how you can tell the difference vs the one sold here in the US. Here in the US the collar is completely black and one piece that comes off as shown in the video.
Super helpful video ! First youtube video that I am extremely thankful for. I ran into the same problem you did with not knowing if the regular bit needs to be removed. I grabbed some pliers and followed along with the video and it worked. milwaukee needs to allow you to edit their operation manuals
Yea I knew I couldn't have been the only one struggling to get that bit locked which is why I wanted to show in this video. Glad I was able to help. Thanks for watching!
The grips are not required. What you need to do is once you remove the sleeve. Place it back on the wrong way round and push down onto a surface. The bit will fall out on its own. Then you can replace with the longer bit.
I'm not sure if there are different chucks on some of the newer M18 drywall guns, however I bought mine back in 2018 or so in the US and it will not release the way you described. I use to have one of these Milwaukee corded drywall models (documents.milwaukeetool.com/58-14-6740d12.pdf ) and it releases like you're talking about. The M18 drywall gun I have is a solid one-piece plastic chuck and the only way to get the bit out is to pull it straight out. Sometimes it pulls out easily and other times I have to use pliers. I may have to go buy a new one to see if they are different just to confirm if they did change the chuck as I'm interested.
Just bought it yesterday. I'm pretty sure this is wrong. If you press down (just like on an impact driver) you can then remove the bit without any strength required. If you need to force to take it out you're probably doing it wrong.
The connection on this tool is not setup like a hex impact as it's a solid 1-piece design vs a hex impact collet that pivots back to accept a bit. I think you are referring to Milwaukee's corded Adjustable Clutch Screwdrivers which have a different setup vs this M18 drywall gun. In Milwaukee's instructions on how to install the bit holder on this M18 version they say you must "push the bit holder into the nose until it snaps into place." The part they don't tell you is how hard you have to press it into place. Alot of the negative reviews I saw in the past were around changing the bit, and what I showed here is how Milwaukee says to change the bit.
@@TeamDIYNow I'm in NZ, I'm using that exact same drywall gun. I was saying that you don't need to use plyers to pull the bit out. If you press the black bit down the attachment just slides out easy with a gentle pull. But you're right about how you need to apply quite a bit of pressure to push the longer but back.
Yep in Australia aswell you just press down and it pops right out. Almost ripped my gun in half trying the method in the video. This comment saved me $500
@@TonyMontana-zr4li I'm not sure if there are different chucks on some of the newer M18 drywall guns, however I bought mine back in 2018 or so in the US and it will not release the way you described. Or maybe by country they have different chucks not sure. I use to have one of these Milwaukee corded drywall models (documents.milwaukeetool.com/58-14-6740d12.pdf ) and it releases like you're talking about. The M18 drywall gun I have is a solid one-piece plastic chuck and the only way to get the bit out is to pull it straight out. Sometimes it pulls out easily and other times I have to use pliers. I may have to go buy a new one to see if they are different just to confirm if they did change the chuck as I'm interested.
@TeamDIYNow I just bought one. It is as you describe. The chuck doesn't move in any way and the holder isn't moving without pliers. Still waiting for the attachment. Odd that they would have different versions like that.
If you are referring to the collated attachment bit, it is a PR2 bit with a total length of 5.75 inches. The bit is included with the collated attachment. The gun comes with a standard PR2 bit.
@ Sorry no I’m not aware of any for drywall guns. As of now all the brands only make their own attachments that will only attach to their drywall guns.
@@gallardo360 There are basically zero counterfeit Milwaukee tools but lots of counterfeit batteries. It’s simple, buy them from a reputable source. If Flex sold in high numbers there’d be lots of counterfeit Flex batteries as well. And that’s not a dig against Flex at all, it’s just the truth. Flex seems to make real good stuff.
THis is the worst shit tool I have ever used from milwaukee. And I have quite a few tools from milwaukee. It consistently won't drive the screws far enough in, and I need to put so much weight into it in order to even drive in the shit.
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Just a note, the M18 FSGC (bought in Australia) looks very similar but actually has a red collar which must be depressed to remove the bit holder. Don't do what I did and try to pull it out with vice grips and some love taps.
Good to know, thanks for sharing! The detail on the red collar is good to know as that would be how you can tell the difference vs the one sold here in the US. Here in the US the collar is completely black and one piece that comes off as shown in the video.
Super helpful video ! First youtube video that I am extremely thankful for. I ran into the same problem you did with not knowing if the regular bit needs to be removed. I grabbed some pliers and followed along with the video and it worked. milwaukee needs to allow you to edit their operation manuals
Thank you for the kind words! Glad I was able to help.
Thank you! I had no idea how to get the long bit in.
Yea I knew I couldn't have been the only one struggling to get that bit locked which is why I wanted to show in this video. Glad I was able to help. Thanks for watching!
I'm gonna buy one based on your recommendation!
Glad I was able to help. This is another good alternative from Bosch and is sometimes cheaper: th-cam.com/video/4WtqG-6tPXA/w-d-xo.html
The grips are not required. What you need to do is once you remove the sleeve. Place it back on the wrong way round and push down onto a surface. The bit will fall out on its own. Then you can replace with the longer bit.
I'm not sure if there are different chucks on some of the newer M18 drywall guns, however I bought mine back in 2018 or so in the US and it will not release the way you described. I use to have one of these Milwaukee corded drywall models (documents.milwaukeetool.com/58-14-6740d12.pdf ) and it releases like you're talking about. The M18 drywall gun I have is a solid one-piece plastic chuck and the only way to get the bit out is to pull it straight out. Sometimes it pulls out easily and other times I have to use pliers. I may have to go buy a new one to see if they are different just to confirm if they did change the chuck as I'm interested.
Just bought a newer model one today with the red chuck ring on it and this trick worked great
1:19 shows how to get the long bit in. Thank you.
Glad I was able to help. Thanks for watching!
Just bought it yesterday. I'm pretty sure this is wrong. If you press down (just like on an impact driver) you can then remove the bit without any strength required. If you need to force to take it out you're probably doing it wrong.
The connection on this tool is not setup like a hex impact as it's a solid 1-piece design vs a hex impact collet that pivots back to accept a bit. I think you are referring to Milwaukee's corded Adjustable Clutch Screwdrivers which have a different setup vs this M18 drywall gun. In Milwaukee's instructions on how to install the bit holder on this M18 version they say you must "push the bit holder into the nose until it snaps into place." The part they don't tell you is how hard you have to press it into place. Alot of the negative reviews I saw in the past were around changing the bit, and what I showed here is how Milwaukee says to change the bit.
@@TeamDIYNow I'm in NZ, I'm using that exact same drywall gun. I was saying that you don't need to use plyers to pull the bit out. If you press the black bit down the attachment just slides out easy with a gentle pull. But you're right about how you need to apply quite a bit of pressure to push the longer but back.
Yep in Australia aswell you just press down and it pops right out. Almost ripped my gun in half trying the method in the video. This comment saved me $500
@@TonyMontana-zr4li I'm not sure if there are different chucks on some of the newer M18 drywall guns, however I bought mine back in 2018 or so in the US and it will not release the way you described. Or maybe by country they have different chucks not sure. I use to have one of these Milwaukee corded drywall models (documents.milwaukeetool.com/58-14-6740d12.pdf ) and it releases like you're talking about. The M18 drywall gun I have is a solid one-piece plastic chuck and the only way to get the bit out is to pull it straight out. Sometimes it pulls out easily and other times I have to use pliers. I may have to go buy a new one to see if they are different just to confirm if they did change the chuck as I'm interested.
@TeamDIYNow I just bought one. It is as you describe. The chuck doesn't move in any way and the holder isn't moving without pliers. Still waiting for the attachment. Odd that they would have different versions like that.
Great video, thanks
Thanks for watching!
Can I use this for 9mm or 6mm fibre cement sheeting ?
No, you won't be able to use as this gun is only capable of drywall screws.
What size of bit attachment?
If you are referring to the collated attachment bit, it is a PR2 bit with a total length of 5.75 inches. The bit is included with the collated attachment. The gun comes with a standard PR2 bit.
@@TeamDIYNow Thank you
So you cant use your own gun with that attachment?
Correct, this attachment will only work with the Milwaukee drywall gun.
@@TeamDIYNow Do you know of one that works with any drill gun or maybe a bit that you can put on a regular drill gun to make this work?
@ Sorry no I’m not aware of any for drywall guns. As of now all the brands only make their own attachments that will only attach to their drywall guns.
@@TeamDIYNow OK thank you..
forget all the others, get the flex gun
If Flex wants to give me one to try I would, however this M18 nailer has served me well for a few years so no reason to change.
No one cares about Flex. I take that back. Seven people in the US care about Flex.
@@cliffordmontana4562
to many counterfeit Milwaukee tools floating around for me ,
@@gallardo360 There are basically zero counterfeit Milwaukee tools but lots of counterfeit batteries. It’s simple, buy them from a reputable source. If Flex sold in high numbers there’d be lots of counterfeit Flex batteries as well. And that’s not a dig against Flex at all, it’s just the truth. Flex seems to make real good stuff.
THis is the worst shit tool I have ever used from milwaukee. And I have quite a few tools from milwaukee. It consistently won't drive the screws far enough in, and I need to put so much weight into it in order to even drive in the shit.
You may have a defective one, if under the 5 year warranty I would contact Milwaukee. Mine has worked well.
You may also have a little piece of collated strip that’s wedged inside towards the back end of the loader. Might be worth pulling apart and checking.
Hilti much better. Sd5000
I haven't used Hilti's drywall gun, but I do own the DX2 powder-actuated gun for concrete and it works good.
I got alot of milwaukee tools and git to say this gyn looks junk thanks for reveiw i will NOT BUY IT
Glad I was able to help. Thanks for watching!
I'm no expert but that is far to many screws in that drywall... 😏
Yea not unless you want to mess with the guy doing the mud job!