Just used my 16G for the first time today, I can't tell you how much easier it made my project (paneling walls in an attic way). Next I have the steps and risers and some trim moulding. The nail gun was difficult to find as none of the big stores or local hardware stores sold them. Finally found one on Amazon after looking for about three months. This is an awesome tool, it's safe to say that Milwaukee "nailed" it!
i bought this last year as i had bought the impact driver that came with 2 batteries and a charger on a deal in 2022 so i used the 2nd battery from there for this. i love it. takes 63mm nails and its really powerful! battery lasts many hours for what i use it for. its heavy but thats an advantage in some situations. feels well built.
Thank you very timely as I'm on the fence between the Dewalt DCN 660B and this Milwaukee, all I own is Dewalt so sticking with that line would save me considerable $$$ because I already have several chargers and batteries but the Gen 2 Milwaukee appears much superior; previously all my nailers were Paslode but really got tired of all of the issues with them.
I don't think you can go wrong with either the DeWalt DCN 600B or the newer Milwaukee model. This is just my own preference, but the wind-up and wind-down noise of the flywheel on the DeWalt nailers drives me absolutely nuts! I've heard nothing but good things about them in terms of reliability though! Thanks for stopping by!
I'm getting this because I want it to take on finishing work but also step up to wood paneling and a bit larger stuff. I know the 1,2mm 18ga leaves smaller holes. But I'm not bothered by the larger hole.
Finally a review of new 16ga! Strangely enough, here in UK 16 gauge nails are the most commonly used in 2nd fixing. In my 16 years in carpentry I have never even seen anyone using 15ga here, yet I still can't find any information whether it will be available on UK market. 🤷
Interesting! I wonder why nobody runs a 15GA over on your side of the pond? I don't know a ton of UK retailers, but I believe Adzy’s Goods has the new Milwaukee nailers for sale.
@@ToolsWithAdrius I believe it may be because it is a requirement in most of the times to secure door linings and other structural or semi structural joinery with screws, especially if it is a fire rated (usually require an intumescent mastic in addition) and all the trims are perfectly fine with 16ga or smaller, makes easier to decorate due to smaller pin holes, we are just have no much use for 15ga. Relating to availability in UK, my biggest problem is if the tool is not officially available on UK market, especially with Milwaukee, it would not be covered by the warranty here in UK, means if something is wrong with it I would have to either send it all the way to US or repair on my own expense. Fun fact with Milwaukee: same tool in UK and USA have different model number and in UK Milwaukee only give 3 year warranty.
I’m in the same boat, I can easily get hold of one from the US but I would have the same problems and don’t want the 15 G because of the reasons you stated. Would be really interested to find out when they plan to bring it over but I might just test my luck and grab a US one when I can.
I had the Gen1 and was really disappointed with it. Sold it and been using the gen 2 18g for years now. Ordered my gen2 16g a couple days ago, can't wait to get it
The 15 and 16ga nailers are generally used for heavier applications, something that an 18ga brad nailer may not have holding power for. A few examples are heavier window casing, window trim, door casing, etc.
Hello I just got one and for some reason mine Shooted the nails a bit lower than where it should of ? Not sure if I make sense , it literally made a whole
Do you mean it drove the nails deeper in the wood than you wanted them to go? If so, you can adjust how far the nail is driven by turning the adjustment know on the side near the nailer tip.
I had the Dewalt 16 angle, had the 16 milwaulkee angled. Now I have the metabo 16 straight because 16 straight can shoot shorter nails 3/4. I wish milwaulkee made 16 straight.
I'm not a carpenter by any sense of the word. But I just bought a house and have to replace the fence. I am a mechanic and the cornwell dealer has this on his truck for $399 with the battery. Will this do the job of nailing together a basic fence. The word finish nailer is throwing me off. I'm thinking it's for trim and such. I'd like to use it for future home projects also
Hi there ! I would not recommend this finish nailer (or any other finish nailer) for building a fence. Finish nailers are essentially for heavy trim and casing, not for keeping fences together. You would be better off using a framing nailer or screws for building a fence. Thanks for stopping by!
Can somebody help me please, I have this 15ga, now Milwaukee released the 16ga, I am really confused on what is the difference between the 15ga and the 16ga, also differences in applications! Do I have to get the 16ga if I already own the 15ga?
15GA you would want for slightly heavier applications. The 16GA is a slightly smaller fastener, but still beefy compared to an 18GA brad nail. If you already have the 15GA, I doubt you need the 16GA.
Can someone please talk about if the gen 2 has any recoil?? Im currently buying it, hated the gen 1 cause of the recoil as well in able to drive nails.
@@ToolsWithAdrius That was a quick answer. Thanks Can you explain a little about the angled and straight? Are they both comfortable to use. Looking to put up some 3/4 T&G boards for the sofit. Would a 18g brad nailer work?
@@277kne Both are comfortable use. Generally the advantage an angled nailer gets you is the ability to nail into tight corners a bit easier. For nailing 3/4 T&G I would definitely use either a 16- or 15-gauge finish nailer. A brad nailer might work but that is very much pushing the limits of that size of nailer. Thanks for stopping by!
Imagine just about being done building your dream home all by yourself, putting the last trim piece in place and needing only 4 more nails to be completed, and your finishing nailer says "sorry, I can't do that. I've only got 5 nails left." and you were out of nails to refill it with.
@@ToolsWithAdriusYou're a better actor than Seth. Unfortunately for you, that doesn't mean much 😂 But to be serious: Great review and I will buy the tool.
Just used my 16G for the first time today, I can't tell you how much easier it made my project (paneling walls in an attic way). Next I have the steps and risers and some trim moulding. The nail gun was difficult to find as none of the big stores or local hardware stores sold them. Finally found one on Amazon after looking for about three months. This is an awesome tool, it's safe to say that Milwaukee "nailed" it!
Awesome @2:37 just bought those 16ga angles at lowes as well and wasn't sure if they'd work with milwaukee stuff, now I know. Thank for the video
Glad I could help!
Great demo! On my way to purchase now! Thx
Thanks for stopping by!
i bought this last year as i had bought the impact driver that came with 2 batteries and a charger on a deal in 2022 so i used the 2nd battery from there for this. i love it. takes 63mm nails and its really powerful! battery lasts many hours for what i use it for. its heavy but thats an advantage in some situations. feels well built.
How heavy is it compared with the DeWalt 16g nailer?
Nice!
Thank you very timely as I'm on the fence between the Dewalt DCN 660B and this Milwaukee, all I own is Dewalt so sticking with that line would save me considerable $$$ because I already have several chargers and batteries but the Gen 2 Milwaukee appears much superior; previously all my nailers were Paslode but really got tired of all of the issues with them.
I don't think you can go wrong with either the DeWalt DCN 600B or the newer Milwaukee model. This is just my own preference, but the wind-up and wind-down noise of the flywheel on the DeWalt nailers drives me absolutely nuts! I've heard nothing but good things about them in terms of reliability though! Thanks for stopping by!
@@ToolsWithAdrius Also the Milwaukee has more pin point accuracy deal is done got a good price from Tools Plus.
Probably too late now but you can always get a Dewalt to Milwaukee battery adapter and just buy the bare tool
@@inspectr1949 welcome to the world of DeWaukee
I'm getting this because I want it to take on finishing work but also step up to wood paneling and a bit larger stuff.
I know the 1,2mm 18ga leaves smaller holes. But I'm not bothered by the larger hole.
Nice!
Finally a review of new 16ga! Strangely enough, here in UK 16 gauge nails are the most commonly used in 2nd fixing. In my 16 years in carpentry I have never even seen anyone using 15ga here, yet I still can't find any information whether it will be available on UK market. 🤷
Interesting! I wonder why nobody runs a 15GA over on your side of the pond? I don't know a ton of UK retailers, but I believe Adzy’s Goods has the new Milwaukee nailers for sale.
@@ToolsWithAdrius I believe it may be because it is a requirement in most of the times to secure door linings and other structural or semi structural joinery with screws, especially if it is a fire rated (usually require an intumescent mastic in addition) and all the trims are perfectly fine with 16ga or smaller, makes easier to decorate due to smaller pin holes, we are just have no much use for 15ga. Relating to availability in UK, my biggest problem is if the tool is not officially available on UK market, especially with Milwaukee, it would not be covered by the warranty here in UK, means if something is wrong with it I would have to either send it all the way to US or repair on my own expense. Fun fact with Milwaukee: same tool in UK and USA have different model number and in UK Milwaukee only give 3 year warranty.
@@stanislavvovk6674 Very interesting, thank you for the insight!
@@ToolsWithAdrius No problem, great review, btw👍
I’m in the same boat, I can easily get hold of one from the US but I would have the same problems and don’t want the 15 G because of the reasons you stated. Would be really interested to find out when they plan to bring it over but I might just test my luck and grab a US one when I can.
I had the Gen1 and was really disappointed with it. Sold it and been using the gen 2 18g for years now. Ordered my gen2 16g a couple days ago, can't wait to get it
I think you're going to love it!
@@ToolsWithAdrius question what is the application for this gun?
The 15 and 16ga nailers are generally used for heavier applications, something that an 18ga brad nailer may not have holding power for. A few examples are heavier window casing, window trim, door casing, etc.
Here in aus we all use 16g for window installation, arcs, skirts and jambs
@@KGHaz thanks
Hello I just got one and for some reason mine Shooted the nails a bit lower than where it should of ? Not sure if I make sense , it literally made a whole
Do you mean it drove the nails deeper in the wood than you wanted them to go? If so, you can adjust how far the nail is driven by turning the adjustment know on the side near the nailer tip.
I had the Dewalt 16 angle, had the 16 milwaulkee angled. Now I have the metabo 16 straight because 16 straight can shoot shorter nails 3/4. I wish milwaulkee made 16 straight.
I wonder if at some point Milwaukee will come out with a 16GA straight!
They have them 16 straight
@@noeflores1776 They do have a 16GA straight nailer, but it is the Gen 1 version, which performs very poorly.
Gen 2 16ga straight is coming out now. So there you go.
It's well built but I was surprised on how heavy it was without the battery.
It's definitely a solid piece of gear, and certainly a tradeoff with more weight but no compressor or cables. Thanks for stopping by!
I'm not a carpenter by any sense of the word. But I just bought a house and have to replace the fence. I am a mechanic and the cornwell dealer has this on his truck for $399 with the battery. Will this do the job of nailing together a basic fence. The word finish nailer is throwing me off. I'm thinking it's for trim and such. I'd like to use it for future home projects also
Hi there ! I would not recommend this finish nailer (or any other finish nailer) for building a fence. Finish nailers are essentially for heavy trim and casing, not for keeping fences together. You would be better off using a framing nailer or screws for building a fence. Thanks for stopping by!
depends on how thick your fence timber pieces are really. 63mm fire lovely and strong .
Can somebody help me please, I have this 15ga, now Milwaukee released the 16ga, I am really confused on what is the difference between the 15ga and the 16ga, also differences in applications!
Do I have to get the 16ga if I already own the 15ga?
15GA you would want for slightly heavier applications. The 16GA is a slightly smaller fastener, but still beefy compared to an 18GA brad nail. If you already have the 15GA, I doubt you need the 16GA.
Is it possible to set the gun to leave nails slightly proud?
Hi there Carl! Yes, you could set the depth of drive to be fairly shallow and allow for the nails to be slightly proud. Thanks for stopping by!
Brilliant! thanks for the reply 👍🏼
20° thank you hard to get that information from anywhere else
You're welcome! Thanks for stopping by!
Can someone please talk about if the gen 2 has any recoil?? Im currently buying it, hated the gen 1 cause of the recoil as well in able to drive nails.
Hi there Shane! I haven't noticed really any recoil on this nailer. I hope you enjoy it!
The recoil is so smooth considering the power ..
best battery only nail gun I’ve ever used.
Good night Paslode 😴
No recoil compared to gen1
Selling my gen 1
Watching in 2022.
Will Milwaukee have a second gen
16g or 15g straight nailer?
They've only released the angled 15GA and 16GA nailers in Gen II so far!
@@ToolsWithAdrius That was a quick answer. Thanks
Can you explain a little about the angled and straight? Are they both comfortable to use.
Looking to put up some 3/4 T&G boards for the sofit. Would a 18g brad nailer work?
@@277kne Both are comfortable use. Generally the advantage an angled nailer gets you is the ability to nail into tight corners a bit easier. For nailing 3/4 T&G I would definitely use either a 16- or 15-gauge finish nailer. A brad nailer might work but that is very much pushing the limits of that size of nailer. Thanks for stopping by!
They are out now. 👍
Where did you buy the gun because Home Depot doesn’t have the 16 gauge yet
Hi there! I actually was able to buy mine from Home Depot, it seems to come in and out of stock sparingly.
Bought mine today from HD
Bought mine from acme tools
Use the Home Depot app… They will mail it to your doorstep
Amazon
so this the cadillac of nail guns? but imma get the powder activated 27 cal one.
Can it nail timber to brick wall?
I would not use it for that application.
Imagine just about being done building your dream home all by yourself, putting the last trim piece in place and needing only 4 more nails to be completed, and your finishing nailer says "sorry, I can't do that. I've only got 5 nails left." and you were out of nails to refill it with.
Lol!
Break off one nail and turn it 90 degree and put at the bottom of the stack
This feels like the description of hell.
Mine jammed I don’t know how to unjam it
There should be a lever that lifts on the top side of the nailing tip. Also, check out your manual!
Seth Rogan is that you?
LOL! The acting career didn't work out so I'm giving UA-cam a try 😂
@@ToolsWithAdriusYou're a better actor than Seth. Unfortunately for you, that doesn't mean much 😂
But to be serious: Great review and I will buy the tool.
@@Bathtubcrocodile Lol! Thanks so much my friend
@@ToolsWithAdrius No problem my man. Nothing like a no nonsense tool review. 👍
am i the only one who think he sounds like seth rogan?
The whole Hollywood thing didn't pan out for me, so I'm giving UA-cam a shot!