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Brad Nailer Review | Ryobi One+ 18G AirStrike Nailer | R18N18G-0
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
- The price point for Ryobi power tools is always attractive, but is this 18 gauge cordless brad nailer any good? In this video we take a look at the basic features of an AirStrike nailer and put it through its paces.
At the time of the review Ryobi nailers are provided without batteries however if you shop around you'll find bundles which include a batteries and charger.
The unit reviewed was from Amazon in the UK and an affiliate link is included below:
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The 4.0Ah battery featured is also available from Amazon UK at around £65 (at time of video):
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Great video, really well presented and paced and great digestible pieces of info. Thank you
Thank-you. That's a lovely comment.
Oh, hang-on....
Thank you for the honest review Carl. Based on this I have just ordered one. Cheers.
Thanks for the comment.
Thank you for the video. I just purchased this Brad Nailer and wanted a quick overview before I used it and you answered all of my questions. Thanks again!
You're welcome Susan. I appreciate your comment.
Thanks Karl, another thorough and useful review !
Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks for doing this review. As a Ryobi One+ tool user I want a nailer and between this review and a couple of posts from other people on Instagram this is definitely on my One+ wishlist!
No problem Charlie. I'm.glad.you enjoyed it.
The best presentation ever made, you are great.
Thanks
I just wanted to say thank you. I bought this particular model over Easter. Thanks for the tips etc :) x
Thanks very much for letting me know.
Excellent review--best so far on you tube
Wow, thanks!
Love your voice. Length of video is good. You don’t excessively repeat the same thing. Thank you. Good informative start to my new Brad nailer.
Thanks for the comment.
Great vid as always, love the way you explain things.
Hey Stuart, thanks for the comment. I'm really please how this one came out.
Where have all these stews come from haha
Awesome! Thanks for the review, super helpful
Thanks for the comment.
Had this brad nailer for several years, and would recommend it to everyone
Thanks for the comment. It's a great tool.
Been and bought this nailer on the strength of your review. I'd been and previously purchased a Bauker from Tool Station at £38! Failed within minutes. This Ryobi nail gun is so well made and so much more expensive but the difference in quality is a no-brainer. Bought as a starter kit with a 1.3mAh battery, charger and 500 x 35mm brads. Thanks for such an honest review and look forward to more of your videos. (subscribed)
Thanks for the kind comment. I'm still really happy with mind but have run into the problem of it blank firing when it's cold. It's not a big deal and on warm summer days it works flawlessly. And yes, as busy as I am with my day job, I'm looking at putting out more videos as often as I can. Thanks for the sub. It really helps.
Lovely video thanks. Surprised to see the same Ryobi nailer has gone up in price since your video.
They've gone up markedly due, I suspect, to them being constantly sold out by retailers. The 16ga nailer is almost 40% more expensive that it was two years ago. Keep an eye out around black Friday or Amazon's Boxing Day/New Year Sale - limited stocks with significant discounts were available last year.
I have one and I highly recommend it, it worked flawless for me.
I would second the reliability - I do get the odd non-fire in very cold weather however.
Great review. I bought one of these a while back but haven't unboxed it yet. Gotta do that soon.
Thanks for the comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the review.
Bought the 18 gauge nailer and was so impressed that i bought the stapler, jigsaw, circular saw and fan. Roughly 1/3 the price of the red, yellow and blue version.
I used to be in the renovation industry, but left that years ago. Hard to justify purchasing higher end tools when i really don't need them. These work perfectly fine.
Thanks for the comment.
I have one of these and it works awesome and its easy to use and very dependable
Great to hear! Thanks for the comment.
I use this every day for hours on end. It's perfect
Thanks for the comment. I couldn't be happier with mine.
Thanks for the informative review. I've got an old Hitachi 16g gas/battery nailer. After many years, it's become a bit temperamental - probably because I've not been fastidious enough about regular cleaning.
On the strength of your Ferrex/Workzone review, I bought that model a couple of years ago. Not just to replace the Hitachi, but because it also fires crown staples. I'm still happy with it, as you said, for the stapling function alone, but would like to upgrade to something more reliable. I did look at the Hikoki - bit too expensive for what it is - but until now, the Ryobi was not significantly cheaper, so I just thought I'd wait and see.
I already have 4 Ryobi batteries, so I'm happy to go body only and at £139 inc. delivery, well, it's a no-brainer. Cheers
Ryobi tools are often discounted, especially on Amazon. I think I paid around the same as you. I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
YES, is the answer. It is good. Couple of tips; don't buy 3/4/5/6Ah batteries from China that say "for Ryobi", buy original Ryobi, the copies are trash.
The firing pin inside the top 'will' become rusty if you get it wet, this will cause sticking and it won't work. There are videos on YT that will show how to disassemble the casing to clean the firing pin. If you do this, DO gease it before you re-assemble.
On the down side, it doesn't shoot Staples.
Thank you for this. I've had my eye on one of these (like a child in a sweetie shop!) but was terrified of spending all that money on something that might be not to my needs. Don't know why I worried, I've got many Ryobi products now, the only one I'm disappointed with is a very bendy extendable hedge trimmer. I shall buy with impunity! (Also love your voice!)
Thank you for the comment Karen.
Ive recently got this nail gun.
My first foray into nail gun territory and its an amazing bit of kit indeed!
Even tho the brads are thin, they are very strong!
I test nailed to bits of wood together and i couldn't pull them apart with bare hands, it took some effort with a prise bar to seperate them!
Very good nailer with a quite a low price I thought!
I'm really pleased with mine after all this time. It's the ribs on the brads that give you the strength
The brad nails are coated in a thin layer of glue. The friction when they are driven in melts the glue which quickly solidifies. So you get a mechanical connection reinforced with some glue.
Hope it’s good I’ve just ordered one because of you 😂😂
Stuart Wass Excellent news. It’s a fine tool in my opinion,
Love my Ryobi nailer. I bought it for similar purposes to you (glue ups, attaching trim etc), but also find it invaluable on site.
Ok it's no Paslode, but it's lighter, smaller, cheaper to buy and cheaper to run (no gas).
No brainier, buy one 👍
Welll said.
Excellent review. The Ryobi manual that came with the nailer isn't all that great so this was a great tutorial on how to use it and the depth/power adjustment.
Thanks Clarke. I find that power tool manuals are really poor at explaining the basics. A recent experience for me was wanting to know what the best blade for plywood was for my Makita plunge saw. The handbook was useless and UA-cam provided many well made advice videos to help me out.
Yes, same thing. Just got the Ryobi nailer. The manual didn’t explain how to set the nail depth and what the pressure dial is for. Thank you!
Great review, I been considering a brad nailer for a while but as a keen DIYer couldn’t justify the cost of the Milwaukee at £350+ then I could a Milwaukee to Ryobi battery adapter on Amazon for £15 so ordered both up and they work a treat. Happy days
Given the nailer is sold without a battery, it's really neat you've been able to use your existing batteries. Nice approach.
Awesome! Thanks!
No problem!
As a painter and decorator we like the nails further in. If they are just under the surface they are harder to fill as the filler comes out even with hard wood filler
There's plenty of adjustment to suit your preference however you like it.
Very awesome nail gun
Thanks Patrick. Almost 12 month's on I'm still really happy with it. I must add that it's pretty robust having dropped it on more than one occaision.
Used this nailer for a couple of years now whit few problems. If it get's stuck, which will happen during heavy use, just open the front and clean it up with a paper towel and some wd40. For Scandinavian users, check up the 1,2 mm 18 gauge brad nails from the Biltema stores. You get nails in 5000 packs to half the price. Perfect.
Hey Ritz - yes keeping it lubricated is key. I used to use the light oil that people use for the chucks of hammer drills but that's a bit messy. Instead I use mineral oil (a key component of WD40) and apply with a small oil can. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks good video
Glad you liked it
Hi Thank you again , good review of Ryobi One Nailer. I bought 2 of their tools when my local Homebase store closed and have the larger battery which was pricey if you paid full price. It was so much simpler having one battery that fits all machines , this is the way to go. I was unable to buy the Brad Nailer but now will, as I have to double up my wooden fence to stop the howling gales. I was put off purchasing a Paslode brad nailer because of the high cost, and later found out even the local Fencing Contractor did not buy one. He rents it , and any maintenance issues are borne by a third party.
Cheers for the comment Richard.
If you need a spare battery for your work zone nailer the Bauker 201821 from Toolstation is the same battery number (abp118w1) made by Positec
Cheers Neil - be sure to post this advice on the Workzone Review video too.
Just remember to remove the brads before opening up the mechanism to clear a jam. The brads will eject out the front otherwise! It’s a good idea to remove the battery for clearing, too.
Great point!
How do you like the brad nailer after all this time? 🤟🏼
@@Jimmy_Cavallo I still like it. I don’t use it much, though, so it really hasn’t been tested for durability.
@@m60mgman yet a couple years later does say something. I’m a contractor and I would love to break free from the hose and compressor. 1 inch long 18 gauge brads are tiny compared to many other nails that I shoot so I don’t think I’m asking for too much from this gun. My friend has their pin nailer and he uses it professionally with no trouble so far.
I watched a bunch of ryobi 18g nailer videos and I finally got it today ... for only 280$cad; that comes with 2 x 1.5Ah batteries and one ryobi super charger.... can't wait to do my different builds in half the time...cheers 😎👍💯
Alot cheaper than the $565cad dewault 18g brad nailer with the one battery (no charger)
or the $500cad Milwaukee 18g Tool only (no battery, no charger)
I bought my 18 gauge ryobi nailer in the US. I'm Canadian too. Saved about $90. Can on it. We get ripped off a lot.
@@huejanus5505 Yep...Hi Taxes and Captain canada Trudeau are messing everything up.
I just found out, that alot of carpenters & contractors from the USA are buying up Tools from Canada....and not paying the taxes on it...amazing
Kanzee Even without taxes and considering the exchange rate, it's still cheaper to buy tools in the US.
Thanks for the comment.
just ordered one from the usa
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I love Ryobi tools and have been wondering for a while if the airstrike nailers was worth the money, thanks for the review.
I'm glad I could help.
Likewise.
@@ecowomble1781 Thanks for chipping-in with your comment.
Absolutely....great for a multitude of DIY projects, shelf making, furniture, holding pieces together while the glue dries and a whole bunch of project builds that I am figuring out.
Way faster than using the hammer and nails & punch
Had mine for years, love it. Always trying to find more jobs to use it on. Have a hard time getting it back after lending it to friends!
I really like the look of this Ryobi nail gun. I build gardens and so part of that includes fencing and building trellis panels and similar. So fixing together feather edged boards and 19mm roofing battens is what I would need it for predominately. I have found mixed reviews on wether this gun is suitable. What do you think?
... you've got a question!
I would say that a brad nailer is probably not suited for outdoor work. That said I've fixed a few small pieces outside since I've had it. The nail is quite thin and I have found they fail when they weather. Brad nails have some holding force but work best when combined with glue.
For what you've described a cordless framing nailer would be the ideal choice but they are not cheap, unfortunately.
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch the view and leave the comment and question
@@StrawbyteWorkshop thanks so much, not the news I was looking for but now I know...I need to get saving!!
Nice review, looks smaller and lighter than my Hitachi 👍
Cheers Keith.
Great video, it made my decision easier. I would have liked to have seen you nail into hardwoods, mdf, plywood etc to see how much grunt this has. Have you used hardwoods?
Thanks for the comment. And yes you're right the review included a basic illustration of its use and there have been plenty of similar comments from others who would have liked to have seen more examples. I lesson for future videos perhaps. To address the question I've found that it works pretty well in the majority of situations. With dense hardwoods it can be hard to get the brads to sit just under the surface. I have some oak at the moment which is 12mm thick and dry as a bone where I've had to use a nail punch to get them home as even on full power they won't go in. But to put that in context, I also have a air powered brad nailer in the workshop and it struggled with the same task as I did try both.
Hi thanks for the nice video. You mentioned about the 4mah battery. I have a 18volt 1.5 mah battery from an older tool would this be sufficient enough to cope with this nailer. Thanks Terry
It would certainly work but you get a more consistent result with a slightly higher capacity battery. Especially with longer nails. 2.5Ah or higher in my experience. The good news is that Ryobi batteries are often discounted on places like Amazon.
Nice review but I can't say I'm keen because of the trigger delay. I did cringe though when you had your finger on the trigger and put your other finger where the nails fire out of, loaded or not it's going to hurt if you fire it. Nice to see you making vids again
You did notice me empty it of brads 😀before we got to that bit.
And thanks - I make this 4 weeks in a row... A build video for next week I think.
@@StrawbyteWorkshop Yeah I did mate, which is why I said empty or not. I have so much raw video to catch up on but the move from the UK to Bulgaria and the drive across has taken it out of me. But keep them coming bud, I can use a few decent ideas as I have a house to rebuild over here so tool reviews and builds are always a real help.
Snap
It won't fire unless it's pressed up against something properly and you can adjust so that it triggers on every press and you don't need to pull the trigger
Many thanks for the video. Can you use this for wood cladding?
For interior work I would suggest that this would be adequate but a 16ga nailer is generally preferred as it has greater holding power. Outside however, 18ga nails tend to weather quickly due to their small size, plus wood movement due to moisture changes, leads to premature failure in my experience. I've a parcel box that I clad in larch feather edge which is beginning to fall apart after 3-4 years outside.
I do have a framing nailer for fencing/cladding work outside but the nailer (£100), compressor (£250) and just one box of nails (£35) was a massive upfront cost for a fencing project a two years ago and kit I now seldom use. Albeit it worked out cheaper than a hiring a plaslode nailer for a week.
My advice for external cladding is Lost-Tite screws as they have strong holding power and a very small screw head which are much less visible than on the finished work.
Hi Carl, thanks for your two videos on entry level nail guns. I’ve just bought a Ryobi on the strength of your review. Cheers! Quick question, do you have an affiliate link for the precisionone nails?
The Precisionone nails I bought from Bunnings/Homebase in the UK but sadly they don't sell them anymore - they had a big clearout and I was able to stock-up. From amazon, though, I have found Tackwise 18g series nails are compatible and work rather well. Here's a link to the 50mm ones - they come in many other sizes as well. amzn.to/2Vi69LN
Strawbyte Workshop cheers Carl 👍
Hi, and thanks for the informative video.
With Father’s Day sales, I recently picked up the 18 gauge nailer for $99 as well as a kit that came with a charger and 2 4-ah batteries for an additional $50.
Because I’m planning to replace some fascia on my shed outside I also picked up the 15 gauge finish nailer.
I’ve used pneumatic nailers / staplers just a tiny bit before this when I installed my flooring...but I’ve never done crown molding.
I would like to preferably have natural wood instead of painted.
Do you think with natural wood since it wouldn’t be painted, that I should use the 18 gauge nailer? Or should I use the 15 gauge?
The size of the crown molding would probably be average to smaller in size since I have smaller rooms.
Thank you :)
For anything outside I tend to choose 15ga (16ga in Europe) as the fastenings hold better and are less prone to fail due to corrosion. I've never been too worried about the nail holes in natural wood projects. I try to do the job neatly and the nail kind of adds to the aesthetic. And even if you want a clean, nail hole free finish, a 15ga nail and some wood filler for exterior use covers things up nicely.
Thank you for this I’m just waiting for it to become a decent price as at the moment they seem to have gone up
A tip I've come across is to search on Amazon and select results only from Amazon Warehouse. I recently bought the narrow crown stapler with over £60 off as it was without its original box. Warrantees and returns are still the same. I'm on the hunt for the 16ga nailer to review at the mo.
Strawbyte Workshop thank you mate I will keep an eye out I really want the ryobi with battery and charger but I want a good deal
Strawbyte Workshop also where do you search the warehouse on the app
@@decisionsdecisions8906 tap on the 3 lines top left, tap shop by department, and you will find a department called Amazon warehouse deals.
Strawbyte Workshop I’m still undetermined to get the 16 or 18 gauge I would say most of the work I will be doing would be some fence work/ garden furniture, a bit of skirting and I plan a feature wall using wood battens in the living room and also panelling with mdf for the hall and stairway what would you recommend
I don’t have this model yet. I have the finish nailer from Ryobi. They work great for the price and the home DIYer.
A finish nailer is next on the list - but I'm looking for a project that would make the investment pay for itself.
Strawbyte Workshop for me the time saved from hammering nails and the occasional bent nails make it worth it. And it really is a lot of fun to use too!
Great informative video, which one is the finish nailer? Also do Ryobi do. Framing nailer?
Leigh Evans the one in the video was the brad nailer. The finish nailer is a little bigger. I don’t know if Ryobi makes a framing nailer. I have never seen one.
@@TheDadCave thanks for the reply, what is the difference between this and a finish nailer?
Is it good enough for fastening skirtings as the 16 gauge is always out of stock. Cheers
I wouldn't use a 18ga brad for skirting and architrave personally, it might be fine if you're just using brads to hold trim/skirting in-place while any adhesive goes off. My first preference is 16ga for final fix trim.
Thanks for the review, I used to have a Aldi workzone brad nailer until it decided to sheer the piston inside its self last week end 🤦♂️, I'm looking at ordering this Ryobi one, would you still recommend it?
Yes I probably would. The only issue it seems to have is it dry firing occaisionally when it's cold and I mean 3-8 degC. Warm it up and it works flawlessly. I'm pretty invested in Ryobi batteries due to drill drivers and such, so it made sense. And the price was pretty compelling.
@@StrawbyteWorkshop Thank you for your reply, I'll bear the temperature in mind as I work outside a fair bit.
Thnk u for explaining was scare you use them lol
Glad I could help
Great review! Is there much difference between this and the 16g model...I'm so ready to hit the buy now button!
The key difference is the diameter of the nail itself and the nail shape. You tend to use glue with both , but with 16ga its really for work that's going to be over painted as the nail holes when filled are more obvious. And having sold a Ryobi 18ga nailer recently that I didn't need, you'll get almost what you paid for it for it on ebay if you decide later you want to trade-up.
Thanks for the reply. I'll be mainly wanting to use it for fixing skirting to block work and architrave to timber frames....which will eventually be filled and painted. Which one would you personally recommend? Thanks again.
@@ReplicantDream 16ga nailer for that sort of work.
Great stuff. Thanks for being so helpful. I've subscribed to your channel. Keep up the good work!
Cheers for that review(and the workzone one) I'm a beekeeper I have 3 ryobi one tools (screwdriver/drill jigsaw and circlier saw do i have 4 batterys) and been looking at getting the ryobi or workzone nailer. I use a electric one by lidl called Parkside that in house works fine but been doing more build ing outside of my beehives.
Cool 👍
If realy that gun can work with 2" nails? I have same gun, but 2 inch nails never same good like 1.1/4
Up to 170 quid now 🙈 I'm in the market for my first 2nd fix nail gun for skirtings and facings and also some faux panelling. Would the 16g be better?
The prices are fluctuating a lot due to there being generally low supply at the moment. The 16ga would be my pick for those tasks. Ryobi still offers good value for one of those.
@@StrawbyteWorkshop thanks, I'll have a look at the 16g as well.
Can you comment on using a Brad nailer vs pin nailer? Why one chooses over the other? Thank you
Olive Press - It's worth perhaps mentioning all 3 common nailers. 16ga nailers have the largest nails and the strongest hold, 24ga pin nails the thinnest and have a much weaker hold. The pins are headless, you see. 18ga is a good middle ground compromise. Acceptable hold and fairly thin nails. The thinness of nails is important when filling the holes they leave. 16ga nailers are commonly used in homes where skirting board (baseboard) and trims are later painted or the filled holes are not going to be noticed. pin nailers leave a hole so small I never bother to fill them. 18ga again sits in the middle.
One final point is that 18ga nailers offer pretty good value for money are are cheaper than their pin nailer or 16ga cousins.
I hope that helps.
How does this nailer work with hardwoods such as oak? The nailer I have right now is very unpredictable. Sometimes the brads will bend and punch out of a surface that I don't want them to...
I have 3 Brad nailers including this one and all of them will occasionally have a nail that doesnt go in straight. In hardwood the Brad is so thin it tends to follow the grain. This is no better or worse.
Would be good to see the battery convertor on this to say for people running dewalt kits so don't have to buy another battery set up
They are certainly available but I am exclusively Ryobi so never had the chance to try adapters. They're around £20 in the UK and as the nailer comes with no battery they're worth a look if you've invested in DeWalt. They Ryobi nailer is good value in my opinion.
I'm in the same boat. I've got all Milwaukee tools but the thought of spending nearly 400 quid on a Brad nailer that I won't use that often compared to using the Ryobi battery adapter thing I already have is a no brainer. I could get the Ryobi nailer and trim router for less than a Milwaukee nailer
Hi. You have the 4AH battery. How long would it last with the nailer on a single charge? I'm trying to keep the price down so may look at a 2AH instead. I wouldn't be using the nailer too much.
All day as far as I recall. I tend to swap batteries between tools and charge infrequently. I have found the nailer's performance on small Ah batteries to be less than optimal. I tend to use batteries that are 2.5Ah or larger, such as the RB18L25
@@StrawbyteWorkshop Thanks for that, and for your speedy reply.
I always use Ryobi and my brad nailer just stopped working. Couldn't find the receipt so I couldn't get another one.
Sorry to hear that.
I am split between the 16g and 18g. What are your thought?
I think it depends on what work you mostly do. 18ga have a medium hold and with a small hole to fill which is ideal on projects where you'll be using a 'clear' finish or oil. They work best when combined with glue, but hold trim OK on their own. 16ga have a strong hold. Glue is probably not necessary but the head of the nail will need more filling and I find I use them more on painted items. The third type is the headless pinner. weak hold, you definately need glue practically invisible. When you see the 3 together the 18ga is a compromise tool - middle ground - best of both worlds option. It's where I started, next on my journey was a 23ga pinner and then a framing nailer. The 16ga I have is a borrowed tool and it gets light use - at best.
I hope that helps in a small way.
Thanks for the question, I hope you enjoyed the video. Take care.
I bought the 16g nailer last year but unfortunately it didn't last a whole year. Hopefully you have better luck with the 18g.
Were Ryobi able to replace the unit under warranty?
@@StrawbyteWorkshop It is registered for the 3 year warranty, I just can't find anywhere local that will take it in.
@@buzzlightyear201 If its not nailing but making the noise it could be a simple easy to fix striker issue...There is a video on youtube showing how to lube the striker track.
Will this be ok for skirting boards into breeze block walls.
Probably not as it's not rated for masonry of any sort. I have had success in fixing skirting to timber framed and plasterboard walls while construction adhesives go off. To be honest your would need a 16ga nailer for what you've in mind. K
@@StrawbyteWorkshop Thank you.
I make a choice to nailer like workzone because it better, universaly and more chips.. Rayobi this is model bad work after some time to use by review customers
Thanks for your comment. All I can say is that I posted this review after 9 months of regular use and it's performed flawlessly with on a single jam.
In Europe the machines have a 3 year warrantee.
Thank you. I'm looking for something to attach 18 gauge nails to plywood and a batten frame, so I don't need anything 'too fancy' or expensive. I've seen some nail guns that are over £600. I can't justify that price right now. I have looked at lower priced items but a lot of reviews say the nails jam inside the machine. I need something where I can easily see where I'm positioning the nail, as I don't want it to overshoot onto the front of my wooden signs. Do you find the WorkForce one to be difficult to see exactly where the nail is going to go please? Thanks for sharing x
As you may know I've reviewed two nailers on the channel and both have been very reliable. The WorkZone machine does jam occasionally (once for every 3 or 4 fills of the magazine) and the Ryobi rhas been wonderfully reliable. The only complaint is that it dry fires when it is very cold (around 5 degC) and that's it. I would still recommend the Ryobi and if you're invested in the battery platform (like me) then it works out rather nicely price-wise of you hang-on for when they're frequently discounted.
In terms of where the nail is going - a good question. The ryobi is much easier to judge precisely where the nail goes than the workzone who's safety-tip is rather hard to see around.
Aw thank you, appreciate it. In all the Facebook wood sign groups, they seem to speak very highly regarding the Ryobi Brad nailer. It’s always tricky to know which one to go for because I don’t want to spend more money than I need to, but then again I don’t want to buy cheap and buy twice. I’ve seen Vonhaus and Tacwise too... mixed reviews. I’ve even considered buying one with a separate compressor. I’ll mull it over. Watching videos like yours - it really helps. Thank you x
Ps, I forgot to ask, which battery option would you recommend please - the Amazon link shows options for the 4.0Ah and the 5.0Ah. I think you featured the 4.0Ah in the video but I’m not all that familiar with these types of batteries. Thanks x
@@Sooz3112 I'm glad I can help and I know what you mean. The Ryobi purchase was as a result of the WorkZone proving its worth and not wanting to constantly swap between staples and brads on the workzone. In considering a 23ga headless pinner I've now switched to air tools for in the workshop as well reviewed air nailers are a fraction of the price of battery tools.
@@Sooz3112 I have both the 4ah and 5ah batteries available for mine and they're both work fine. The difference is just capacity and both deliver the power required.
I have had times no nail comes out but the air sound is heard.
Was that when the tool was cold? Low temperature I mean. I've only had that occasionally when the workshop has been below 5 degrees C.
Someone on UA-cam said he lifted his striker slightly with a screwdriver and he says WD40 can help? x
Hi. How does the ryobi compare to the work zone?
The Ryobi has a better firing head and more control, but to be honest the Workzone is faultless and has the added benefit of being able to fire staples.
@@StrawbyteWorkshop bugger! Anyway I've just ordered one through your affiliate link and bought an adaptor so I can use my bosch batteries. I'm sure I'll be happy. Thanks for the review.
Would love to see a review video on the makita tracksaw in comparison to the circular saw and adapter.
Thanks for the reply Karl
All the best
Does it have a caring case
Carry case? No. It comes in a box with no case.
DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT, KEEP THIS IN A SHOP WITHOUT HEAT. BRING IT INSIDE EVERYTIME. been thru 2 of them. Something inside of it does not like the cold, it will not drive a brad, and inside the housing handle, it will get burni g hot, and fry a the motherboard in it. Other than that tid bit, great little nailer
I'll bear that in mind. Thanks for the comment.
Hi there, good video. I'm guessing that you will also have to buy a charger for the battery at extra cost?
Good point - the best 'bundle' I was able to put together was for £197 (listed in an updated description).
You can buy the nail gun, with a free 1.5Ah battery and charger...plus get a free 1.5AH battery, during their special sales.
I bought the Titan gun from Screwfix, and not too impressed. The pressure dial makes little difference, and I always end up hammering the rest of the nail in manually. On top of that, I find I have to press really hard on the back of the gun in order to fire. Do you need to press hard on the Ryobi gun?
It's a firm, positive push, but the weight of the tool is often enough. I'm really not that impressed with much of the Titan range at Screwfix, if I'm honest. The ryobi has two settings, I'm not sure if that was clear in the video. The dial at the business end of the nail gun adjusts the depth of the nail, the wheel at the back the pressure in the nailer. Works very well for me. one in 50 nails need a tap with the hammer.
@@StrawbyteWorkshop thanks for replying to me. I’m currently thinking of starting with the Ryobi one gear, and sticking with it for ease of batteries etc. This nail gun may be my first purchase.
@@pilkyish I started with a drill/driver & impact driver set, and find their tools reasonably priced and, importantly, frequently discounted on Amazon. Especially the batteries. I didn't say this on the video but a 2.5Ah battery or higher gives excellent performance and run-time. Something I've learned more recently.
@@StrawbyteWorkshop thanks again. I’m considering a circular saw first. I bought the Makita based on your video, and have been impressed with it, but there have been many times I wish I’d gone cordless.
I’ve bought loads of stuff based on your videos. Knipex, Wera... always been happy with the gear.
Can you change the size of nails?
It's only the length of the nail which you can change. These are 18 gauge nails - you cannot use thicker or thinner nails in this gun.
You can't change the angle?
I'm not sure I know what you mean.
Loaded or not, surprised to see you with the trigger depressed, battery in and a finger on the tip. You might understand that you are 'safe' but some other joker might think this is an OK practice.
You're absolutely correct of course. Thanks for the comment
@@StrawbyteWorkshop thats made his ego tripping day!
thats the Ryobi N but there is a dearer model the GN what is the difference?
As far as I can tell the specification is the same for the newer model compared to the older one. The only thing I noted is that Ryobi make a point about the nailer being paired with a 5Ah battery. The N doesn't but my experience is that a larger battery gives better and more consistent performance.
@@StrawbyteWorkshop thankyou for your prompt reply and excellent review of the Nail Gun. I actually went with the Ryobi to DeWalt battery adaptor as all my other tools are DeWalt so I'll see how I get on with it.
@@DenisMLawlor2002 Cool - I'd love to know how you get on with the battery adapter - which one did you go with? I'm asked all the time about them.
@@StrawbyteWorkshop it's to arrive on Monday so i'll let you know how I get on. It was just described as a Ryobi plus to DeWalt battery adapter.
@@StrawbyteWorkshop hey... I bought the nailer and used my DeWalt battery with the adaptor.
Perfect.. no problems.
But might still buy the Ryobi battery and charger as Ryobi have a much bigger range of diverse tools compared to DeWalt.
Battery lawnmore... hedge trimmer etc.
Can either be used one handed.
Yes, there's some weight to it, but they're both manageable with one hand. The 4.0Ah battery is quite heavy. With all my Ryobi tools I swap down to a smaller battery to save weight some times. I'd recommend going no lower than 2.0Ah for a nailer though. Thanks for the comment.
@@StrawbyteWorkshop I have one of the cheap "hobby" nailers. It works ok with my other hand pushing down but one handed always leaves the nail proud
I brought this Ryobi nail gun recently and the manual says NOT to use your other hand to push down when nailing as it affects the recoil.
looks alright, shame its only got a plastic magazine though
It does - you're right but it's holding-up fine for me
@@StrawbyteWorkshop there pretty decent Ryobi tools to be honest. I find the battery's a bit clunky but they hold up pretty well overall. Just a shame the battery's are so expensive.
I think Dewalt would take issue with your characterization of the flywheel technology being a "hobby nailer".
I'd be more than happy to redress any offence by reviewing a nailer if they want to send me one. Their flywheel tech is very particular to them and I deliberately wanted to avoid too much discussion of contractor nailers. But anyway, thanks for the comment
Ryobi makes an exact nailer like the Work Zone which is available in South Africa but is rubbish.
I featured a picture of that nailer in the Workzone review. Sorry to hear its rubbish though.
@@StrawbyteWorkshop Thanks I had a look at it now.
Than it's not exactly.
This or the 16 gauge Ryobi ?....
This. I don’t have an obvious need to a larger gauge nailer.
139? Clicking your link it's 203. Price must've gone up
They really do vary in price but Ryobi is requently included in the deals section (especially Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday) and if you're patient you'll get a good price.
That said, in the UK you can order direct from Ryobi (via a tools agent of theirs) and those prices are keen and often lower than amazon.
Seems slow. Pushes the nail instead of shooting it
Do you think? In the hand it doesn't seem that way and no different from my Makita air nailer. They are pushed in by a pin after all - it's not a revolver for nails.
I must have gotten a bad Ryobi Nailer as half the time it would not nail worth a damn. When it did shoot the brads it varied the depth of the brad sometimes it was fine other times it would not fully insert and finally it would nail at all. It is a piece of crap and not worth the money.
Firstly thanks for commenting. I love to hear about how people have got on with the tools I've featured - good or bad. Several viewers have had similar comments - but I've found Ryobi pretty good at replacing DOA or problematic tools within the warranty period. One thing I would say that spending more from a brand such as Makita or Milwaukee doesn't mean you're free from these sorts of issues. My Hikoki framing nailer has spent more time in the repair shop than in my hand.
DON'T BUY RYOBI!!!!
I have had this piece of crap for about 3 years and done about 10 small project (about 100 nails). It has never worked. DO NOT BUY!!!!!!! CONSTANT JAMMING!!!!
Thanks for sharing your experience with everyone.