Nailer Puns

I work full time for a company that has both and use the brad gun more often. Need to get something appropriate for side work and around the house, and thinking a finish nailer would offer more versatility? What do you all think?

I’m not a pro or work in construction industry but I do a lot of DIY for my home and my relative home as well. I have 2 shed that will need a roof in the future (1already built and one still planning), one shed that will probably need a roof replacement, and one house that will need a roof replacement in like a year max since some shingles are flying off during high wind. I have access to a framing nailer and a siding nailer but I don’t think those nails work for roofing. Should I just pull the trigger and get a roofing nailer?

I bought this a couple of years ago. My 18 V Dewalt brand batteries have failed so I tried to get aftermarket batteries. I thought that if I upgraded to 4.3 A, that would work, but I got the low battery flash. A new DeWalt battery is $110. Is it worth it? Any other work around?

UPDATE: Got a DeWalt 18v XRP for $100(ouch). Nail gun is firing like new.

I’ve had my m18 framing nailer since spring of 2021 has been working flawlessly and I’ve been in love.

since winter hit half of the nails fired won’t sink all the way. I was expecting a little loss of power due to temperatures but the nails that don’t sink completely are out an inch or more.

As much as I hate the ramp up sound the dewalt nailers make it l to be sinking everything even at -30c .

Just tested it inside the warm shop with some scrap lvl I had in my pickup and seems to still not sinking all the way.

Has anyone else experienced this loss of power from the m18 framing nailer and is there a way to fix it ?

I just don’t want to send my baby out for warranty because there’s no service centre where I live

update

It works fine it was just way to cold for it to shouldn’t be ran below -15 c

Has anyone heard any recent news regarding DeWalt’s upcoming 23 gauge pin nailer for their 20V max platform (DCN623)?

I’ve been holding out on purchasing a pin nailer because most of my power tools are DeWalt and I really don’t feel like introducing a new battery system into my shop, but being without one is increasingly burdensome.

My boss has Milwaukee’s and it’s a beast. Powerful, consistent, lightweight and dependable. It shoots up to 1 3/8” pins. DeWalt’s will supposedly be able to handle 1 1/2”.

I do have a Makita 36V track saw and they also make a 23 gauge pin nailer (up to 1 3/8”). At least I already have the batteries for that one. Does anyone have experience using theirs?

Any information or relevant input is appreciated.

I'm in the process of deciding which cordless nailer family to go with. I know plenty of people say air is better but I'm out in the country, and having to pull the air compressor and all the extension cords everytime I need to use a nailer is irritating. I already have all the air nailer options, but i'm just ready to buy into a cordless platform. I'm not a professional, but I DIY everything, and have several buildings that I plan on building on my property. I also do woodworking as a hobby, and am always fixing things up in my 100yo house.

I'm currently bought into the 20v dewalt system, but not totally jazzed about the nailers dewalt has to offer. I'm also starting to buy milwaukee 12v stuff, and plan on their 12v pin nailer. Whatever system I go with, I plan on buying a framing nailer and an 18ga nailer, and eventually down the line probably a 15ga nailer. I would love to buy milaukee 18v stuff, but it is not cheap by any means.

It seems Ryobi nailers are actually very good and puch above their cost. I have a lowes near me, which have metabo nailers, which seem to be pretty decent, and then milwaukee nailers. I can drive an hour to a home depot and get a rigid nailer, which i've heard good things about.

I'm just trying to get the best bang for my buck. I would LOVE to just go out and buy the Milwaukee nailers, but if theres a better budget option I would rather do that.

Thoughts? Thanks!

I've been slowing replacing my pneumatic guns with Milwaukee's cordless nailers and haven't found a good storage solution for them. Any ideas? I'm curious how others are storing them in their trucks and on jobs.

Hi all,

I make stuff out of pallets. (Don't worry, I only use the heat treated ones).

It takes me ages to properly process the wood - breaking the pallet up, removing nails and then jointing & planing it all.

I can break them up quicker now I got a pallet buster.

Taking the nails out of the pallets is taking me ages though. Currently I use mole grips to straighten the nails, hammer and pull. I've seen the pneumatic nail punches like the air locker that have a sleeve to quickly straighten the nail, and then punch the nail either completely out or enough that it can be lifted out with a claw hammer/pry bar/cats paw.

I don't have an air compressor or space for one. Are there any manual sleeved punches that are essentially like the pneumatic de-nailers but I can whack with the hammer without worrying about bending the nail?

In the UK of it helps.

Cheers all

I am a relatively new kitchen cabinet installer. The cabinets I install are high-end, imported European ones that are "modular" (pre-built). The designers like to keep fillers and panels to a minimum. So far all the sites that I did installation had pretty straight walls and ceilings, so I really didn't do any "trim work."

Should I encounter the need to put filler panels (trim work)... I would need to nail it at the front until the glue (if necessary) cures! I don't have a nailer. I can't screw it because screws are too big and will be seen.

Do I need at least an 18g brad nailer? How easy is it to hide the holes? The cabinet company usually provides touch-up paint. The finished doors and panels are 3/4" (19mm) lacquered mdf (not laminated). I need to fasten it to either some scrap laminate (cabinet carcass/shelves) panels, or 2-by wood. The holes need to be completely covered by the touch-up paint

Would 23g pin nailer do the job (with what adhesive?)? They are MUCH cheaper AND SMALLER/LIGHTER. Will it go through 3/4 mdf and to whatever is at the back of it (mdf or 2-by wood)?

I am on the Milwaukee system and have both M18 and M12 batteries, although I see that Ryobi 18g with 2x4.0Ah batteries is still cheaper than a tool-only M18 Fuel which is the only Milwaukee choice I have for 18g.

Thank you.

I've got a coil roofing nailer. I need to do some siding on a small portion of my house and eventually plan on residing the rest of the house. I'm using hardie plank.

My roofing nailer takes .120 shanks but all the specs I'm seeing say hardie plank needs .092-.100 shanks.

I dont really want to fork out for a separate coil nailer. I am somewhat worried the thicker nail could split the board but I was gonna try a test piece first.

So, as the title suggests, I’m not a pro. I do, however, regularly take on home improvement and remodeling projects. I can think of two in the last two years that a framing nailer would have been handy: (1) built a wall to close in some garage space for an office and (2) reframed existing screen porch walls, including installing door and windows to finish space. I have the 20v XR 16 gauge finish nailer and love it. Would it be worth buying the framing nailer if I only use it a couple of times a year? I do not have a compressor, so going the pneumatic route feels just as spendy. I know I’d be popular among friends and family.

I've been waiting patiently, almost buying the Makita XNB02Z recently. I may still end up getting it next month, but I've been looking at Milwaukee's just released finish nailers and might go with one of those instead. Really want to stick with Makita but tired of waiting for a decent finish nailer.

My very old framing nailer died. I need another one asap for a specific project working on a deck in conjunction with screws. Please make suggestions ….we need this tool yesterday. Thanks to all

When is the best sale to pick up the framing nailer. I have kept my eye out for this but I don’t see it go one sale.

I'm buying some tools to start up my woodshop for some home projects and to get into some woodworking. I will be buying a compressor at some point and am in the dewalt battery line currently.

My question is, is the ease of portability with a battery nailer worth it? Or should I just go for the pneumatic and get a compressor now.

As the title says, I’m a self-employed carpenter who does small to medium sized projects. Lost a bunch of tools to a crappy business partner and need to replace my lost nailer. I’m looking for the best balance of quality and budget possible. Mostly do cabinetry, built-ins, and finish carpentry. I appreciate any advice you wise folks may have.

Does anyone have gen II 16 gauge nailer in a packout? What did you use?

What is the correct way to use the no mar tips I have seen this tip used both ways. White line up or white line down? https://i.imgur.com/s7tSa2W.jpg

I already have a couple of Ryobi tools, batteries and a charger. Don't wanna have to duplicate that for another make of tools.

This is not for professional work; casual home usage only.

Are there any major GOTYAS; Headaches that will make me hate it [No previous nailer experience to measure it against.]

Much appreciated.

My very old framing nailer died. I need another one asap for a specific project working on a deck in conjunction with screws. Please make suggestions ….we need this tool yesterday. Thanks to all