Question of the day: Have you tried a battery powered brad nailer? What are your thoughts vs an air nailer? Would 1,800 nails be enough for a single battery charge?
mark you seem like a Milwaukee guy. check out the 21 or 30 degree framing nailer. I got 21 degree nailer in Monday and its a beast. I have the 16 and 18 guage ryobis as well and their equally awesome. I'm 100% compressorless now lol.
@@rackemmm1947 Thanks for the advice@. I'm actually working on a video right now where I'm installing the 21 degree Milwaukee extended magazine accessory. Please subscribe to be notified when drops.
I am a carpenter / builder and have the 16 gauge Ryobi air strike nailer, great power and drives 65mm nails easily into hardwood, my workmates prefer it to their Milwaukee's etc .I very rarely use my pneumatic trim nailer now.
I bought this nail gun as we were planning to renew all the fencing in our back garden. As this involved 19 double slatted fence panels, 10 of which needed to be cut down in size, we knew there would be a need for a great ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxHQsUrwNr5GQrnx9V4xDdUr56qxwuiBHt deal of re-stapling the wooden slats to the wooden framework. Each alteration required the re-stapling of 62 wooden slats with double staples. Prior to starting the work we ordered sufficient additional staples as per the instructions with the gun.The gun performed fantastically throughout the entire project with no jams of misfires. The adjustable power was excellent allowing the staples to be fired into the 8mm slats to the correct depth. For the price paid this was a bargain and it proved itself to be so reliable and versatile making an arduous task much quicker and professional. I cannot recommend this product highly enough and it will be used on many other projects in the future.
Trust me on this guys!!!, I work in the apartment maintenance industry and this gun is GREAT!!, tons of power and doesn't take any time to wind up back again like other nailers
Bought it yesterday after a friend of mine and I used his to build a roof on a neighborhood playground. Man, I was sold when we finished that project. Thanks for your video. It cleared the cobwebs on the options of this Brad nailer. Can't wait to use mine! - Bird houses! Trim! Facia board! Lets goooo!
Every morning with my Coffee I watch a woodworking video and this morning I came across your video on the Ryobi battery operated Nailers... my nailers are all pneumatic and I'm really impressed with what I've seen with the Ryobi!!! This all started with my creating a Workshop/Garage and I organized my tools around a French Cleat Wall and undoing so I used my Brad and Finish nailers which meant hooking up the air tank getting the pressure up and tripping over the hose... all day. I think you get my point... Great Video very informative!!!
Thanks Bob, glad you stopped by my channel. I spent some time yesterday organizing my garage and I cane across my air hose which I never use anymore. I was reminded that I don't miss dealing with them and a compressor and oil. I'm working on refurbishing a dining room table. If all goes well, that video will be up in a couple weeks.
I have the brad nailer, just used it yesterday to make a fixture for my store. Have used it a lot, and don't have any issues with it. I like how it has the safety feature where it wont shoot unless pressed against material. I use it on hardwood, softwood, and have even nailed metal panels onto plywood frames. Very good tool for the money, especially if you are already using the 1+ battery system. Good Video!
Man I purchased this one back in December, my first nailer. I learned more about this nailer with your video than with the instructions. I didn't know you could use different size nails...so great video and thanks.
Thanks for this video, I found one of these in my complex dumpster and took it to restore it and finally got it to work and for the small builds and restorations I do this has come in handy
I remember seeing this being launched at a Home Depot event in NY a few years back. I was so excited for a good working battery powered nail gun at a reasonable price. You can't beat it.
I have one and using it proudly as "Weekend home warrior" almost for year.I bought it on sale and i must say that it was best buy i ever did, It can hold lumber( small) i place when u do roof and soooo much other stuff. I definitely recommend this one to anyone thinking about buying it.
I just bought this brand 2 weeks ago, and I’m so glad I ran into your video because I had no idea how to use it. My 13 year old son says I’m going to shoot my eye out😊 Great easy, but informative tutorial.
I have been eyeing this brad nailer and your video is so thorough in reviewing all the points of the machine that I feel comfortable buying and using it for my projects. I especially appreciated the safety tips. Thank you!
If your new to using a nail gun, I'm thinking you may wonder how you ever got along without one. They're very handy and allow you to take on many projects. Hope it's working well for you👊
Great review! Best I’ve seen! This is my first time using/purchasing going to install new base trim and crown molding in my home. Ryobi should sponsor your video!
Good sir that is how all pin nailers operate safety release is always by the trigger.Pressure clutch would leave marks on surface,and pin nailers is usually used on "fine" wood working.
I went to my nearest Home Depot today, but unfortunately they did not have it in stock. Well, on the bright side I found someone selling one of these tool out of a small tool shop. He sold me this nailer along with a 4ah battery for only 120 dollars and I’m extremely happy with the purchase. It is 100% worth it
Thanks for this video! I’ve been thinking about getting one of these guys for woodworking projects I make instead of having to deal with a noisy “noiseless” compressor. I think I’ll go buy one of these tomorrow. Thanks for the video!
Question: I’m a HoneyDoList-er not even a DIYer..lol does the cost of these cordless models and convenience make them a better purchase than the less expensive pneumatics?
Thank you for your detailed review & demonstration. You have sold this Ryobi tool to me. I was trying to decide which nail gun to buy. Your safety advice too was brilliant, well done! #lovefromireland💚🇮🇪☘️
@@MarkThomasBuilder What kind of rechargeable nail gun would you suggest for a homeowner that will use it maybe Use it maybe 5 or 6 times a year please comment back
@@martinneps9387 Buy it anyway for when you need it you have one under your hand even though you use it few times a year. I have a whole bunch of tools that are still in the boxes.
Same here. Bough it for $50 off of a friend who had an extra one with 2 1.5 ah batteries. Its nice to know that I will pretty much never going to have a dead battery. I dont do much trim but when i do this guy is a life saver.
I use one of those years ago doing a home remodel, and it works great. You don’t even need to go to DeWalt or Milwaukee or Makita, because that one is sufficient enough for the average homeowner.
Hi Mark, another great review. I just may have to check this out? I’m still a compressor and air hose kind of guy. Not quite ready to switch over? 😃 A point about the pin nailer; they won’t have the safety tip because of the size of the pins, and for close and exact placement of the pins into the material. My pneumatic pin nailer has a “double trigger” if you will. I first depress a small safety release, then I am able to fire it. If they didn’t have this, they would fire and possibly shoot a pin into something or somebody! Kudos to you for pointing out a Big safety point! I can remember years ago, installing finished oak shoe mould, with a Senco Brad nailer. I had to hold it a certain way, to get a good joint, and the Brad went in and curled back out, and into my finger. 😬😳 IF you use nailers long enough, you’re gonna get bit! I watch and cringe at these people on TV, and on YTube, using nailers in an unsafe manner! Work smart and safe, and everyone stay Healthy! Thanks Mark! Peace 👍😁🇺🇸
I have the 16 gauge Ryobi battery nailer that we used to put up a wood ceiling. I love it but in terms of my woodworking shop I much prefer pneumatic tools because of the weight and cost. But if I worked more on job sites I would love these too! Great video keep up the good work! 👍
Yeah, there are situations though where it's a pain to drag out the compressor. Either you just are using the nailer to tack things together before you use screws or you have to do a job where there is no electric such as on farm fences. If you're doing nailing on a constant basis air is the better choice.
What an excellent review. An aside: for those of you who are cheap (like me): you can buy battery adapters that let you use other popular 20v batteries with ryobi tools.
I have a RYOBI 18GA brad nailer and it's been great and easy adjustments, I haven't had any jams yet, if I ever encounter a jam it's easy to clear without any tools.
Pin nailers rarely require the tip to be pressed against the material. Most have a double trigger. Its better to have more control as these are intended for small intricate pieces.
I just purchased a Ryobi 9 piece kit for around the home. Looking at doing a floating floor soon so will definitely be looking at this to do my base boards!
Yes, I own this 18 gauge an outstanding nail gun. Prior to this nail gun I would use a thin nails and nail-set. Owning this RYOBI 18 gauge brad nailer is a time saver. Safety tip: Hold the nail gun perpendicular to the wood never parallel. Brad nails are more thin than wide thus will bend left to right following the grain. Many UA-cam videos demonstrate nails shooting out the side of wood. When the nail bends shooting out the side of the wood it is often into their hand or fingers. Even if not into their hand they must pull the brad out the side of the wood, again shoot.
I bought a harbor freight brad nailer just to see what it was like to use one. I ended up loving it. But being a dirt cheap harbor freight tool, it started jamming a lot and being unreliable. When looking for a replacement, I was looking to spend around $100. I have a bunch of various Ryobi one+ tools and figured I would give it a try. It’s bulky, but I like it so far. Not having to carry around the compressor and pneumatic hose is nice. Plus no leaking oil like Harbor Freight tool!
Apparently Milwaukee owns Ryobi . I thought the air strike should be at Toys R us but the rep was at home depot and told me they own Ryobi. So I tried it and it is really good and the price point was great. All my tools are Makita but the lime green mailer is fitting in nicely . lol Cheers.
TTI is the company that owns Milwaukee, Ryobi, and Ridgid. I own several Ryobi tools and they do a great job. If I'm using a tool daily as a contractor, then Milwaukee is considered to be more contractor grade, but Ridgid will get the job done too.
Definitely going to buy one,ive got a Paslode cordless trim nailer I've had for years that works intermittent and the fuel cells are outdated whenever I need it.
I’m a makita guy. But I read reviews on the makita brad nailers and they weren’t good. In fact A lot of people commented that the Ryobi was much better nailer and you can’t beat the price
Great video!! Just ordered mine from Home Depot!!! Got a 18 gauge plus trim router from Ryobi ... your video, I feel will be very helpful!!! Thanks tc from Nevada
Thank you so much for this in depth review. I have already pretty much adopted Ryobi as my de facto power tool brand (save for my table saw, which is a Skil), but I've never used, much less owned, a nailer before. This seems to be exactly what I need for my shop. Again, thanks!
The idea of not having to press the nailer into the stock with the 23g nailer is that the nails are headless and should not leave much, if any indication. However, if you are obliged to depress the nailer with some vigour, as you do with an 18g or 16g model, you might end up with a visible bullet hole in the finished item, thus defeating the idea of the headless nail. I can, however, see the potential for accidents with this system. I've used a hair trigger stapler in the past and managed to fire a few into my left hand - aouch!
Great explanation of this nailer! The more I use it, the more I like it. As a matter of fact, I was trying to fix a nice matte finish picture frame that came apart at one corner. I glued it from the back side, clamped it in place, and then took this nailer to it. No one will ever notice the pin nails. It's paying for itself all the time with diy fixes.
thank you man so much u i never used a nailer before but after your video man im working it and its awesome i should have got this a few years ago thanks so much for explaining everything about this i love it... awesome !!!!!
I got this for my birthday/retirement. Very good review that shows what I read in the manual. Looking forward to using it. Also liked that you said what size nail is best for general use.
The stapler seems a little more versatile. I've used the stapler for everything, it's freaking awesome! Really handy and I've never had a problem with it. Probably the most impressive and most used tool I have.
I thought the same thing initially and bought the stapler, but then returned it for the nailer. As I wasn't needing to do screens or upholstery, the stapler had limited use for all the other things I wanted to do that a nailer is better suited for.
Me and my dad put up a pressure treated lattice fence all around his back yard with the narrow stapler. We screwed 1"x4"x8' pt along the top and bottom, then attached the lattice with the staple gun. The fence has not needed any repairs 6 years on. Amazing tool. We also each have the 18g brad gun. I use it for interior trim and it works amazing.
@@4seeableTV I think a stapler can do most things a nailer can do and is much better at certain things such as holding two pieces of material together very tightly and that won't pull out. The nailer has a slight edge in nailing thicker pieces but screws are usually better for that. I have the 18ga and 16ga nailers but seldom use them, mostly for trim around the house. You can use the stapler for all kind of things.
@@NonieTools Yeah, I agree! Those staples are hard to get out, they hold amazingly well! I do use the nailers for tacking things down before I use screws and for trim work.
I'm a girl and I want this tool. I have a pancake compressor/hose with porter cable nail gun and this seems like a piece of cake! Thank you for the detail instructions!!!!
Yes, you can ditch the compressor and hose with this nailer. It's nice to just grab it and go. No oil drops to put in the nailer either like the traditional pneumatic nailer.
Great review! Wish I could find the P320 instead of the P322 'cause the earlier version is all I need. Don't want any bundles for it so I guess I'll have to splurge. Thanks and enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday!
If you're looking for a deal, I know Home Depot is running a new savings event starting 11/25. If I have time, I'll make a video covering it. Happy Thanksgiving!
@@MarkThomasBuilder Do it, Mark, you'll get some views. Unless it cuts into your family time then don't. All I need to do is remodel a small hallway and two bathrooms. After that it's bonus for helping people. I'm DONE with pneumatic!!!!!!!!!!
@@MarkThomasBuilder I found one, from a local guy here in Wisconsin that buys wholesale. P320 with a 4.0Ah battery (One + ) and charger for $99, no sales tax ( I won't tell anyone.) Looking into that 8 1/4 DeWalt table saw, just watched your video on it. Keep up the great work!
I've been a Vikings, Twins, North Stars fan for a long time. What's interesting is I could sometimes pick up the North Stars on WCCO radio all the way in Michigan.
Really well explained , thanks. Totally new to battery nailers after years of badly pounding nails to spikes. Tried to pick one up at HD today for a project but they were out and you cannot order, have to wait till they come in. However now I am confused as to brad versus finished and the gauge metrics. I often have trouble putting in small finish nails and thought a brad nailer might be the way to go. But I think a brad is different from a nail and has no discernible head. I was hoping a brad nailer could work on clapboards which I am always replacing on my old Vermont farm house, but it looks like a brad would not hold a clapboard down. I am now thinking you have to buy three different nailers to cover different purposes..
Glad to help. I have an 18g brad nailer (which I use the most) for door trim and finer detail work. I also have a thicker trim nailer that shoots 15g nails. I use that for thicker trim like 3/4" door jam.
I run the makita 18 gauge absolutely terrible. $250 dollar tool. Switching to this tool wow can't beat the price and I've used this for over 1 year never any problems
@@MarkThomasBuilder 18 gauge has really bad reviews it either jams up or nail never comes out the 23 gauge has the same problem. I wanted to get the 16 gauge but for the amount of money. Ryobi 18 gauge nail gun is still one of the best nail guns when installing base board or quarter round.
I got one last year. I had a hard time finding small packages of nails. I finally found them at Menards. I was able to get four different sizes. I’m thinking about getting one that will do finishing nails. Great demo.
I'm sure this will work well for you. Ryobi just announced an upgrade to this nailer at their new product launch event a few days ago. You can see the upgrade if you search the Ryobi website.
I have the Ryobi Brad nailer and the stapler. The both work great. The only complaint I have is the plastic piece on the "nose" to protect your working surface don't hold up well.
I chuckled to myself when you mentioned the safety aspects.. I very recently had a 2” brad go straight through my thumb when it decided to venture out. It definitely wasn’t pleasant!! lol
The Ryobi brad nailer looks to be darn good for the price of $99, but as with many cordless brad nailers it is heavy and massive in size compared to a pneumatic brad nailer (comparing my 15-year old Senco 18-g brad nailer). That can be a huge factor when getting into tight corners or working on crown or even base boards.
@@MarkThomasBuilder I think the main benefit is when you have a quick job as I did recently (literally 4 brads needed) and dragging out the compressor, haul it upstairs, waiting for it to get to pressure, it’s noisy.....That’s where the benefit of a cordless nailer comes in!
Nice video Mark. I have owned this gun for just over 2 years, purchased it NIB, and overall I really like it. One persistent problem I've had from the beginning is that if the gun has not been used in a few months or so, it will not function at all except for the light. After about 10 minutes of pressing the trigger, re-seating the battery, and opening the damaged nail clip, eventually it will begin to fire. I have other One+ batteries, so that is not the problem, and the slide motion also seems fine, although I check it each time and sometimes add a drop or 2 of bosch machine tool oil. It is as if the compressor requires this time to fill. Except for this regular hiccup, I like this tool quite a lot. I also have the Ryobi 15 gauge nailer, but do not experience the same issues with it.
Moving parts need lubrication. I recently bought an airless sprayer and though you could technically start it up without lube and it was not shipped with lube, the manual suggests that it needs to be added. It would not surprise me if that were true of this nailer was well.
If it's not shooting right ,misfires then put some type of lube on that little shaft ,it's next to the gray adjustable knob ,inside that gets dry or dirty and makes it misfire, or nor shot every time.
Question of the day: Have you tried a battery powered brad nailer? What are your thoughts vs an air nailer? Would 1,800 nails be enough for a single battery charge?
mark you seem like a Milwaukee guy. check out the 21 or 30 degree framing nailer. I got 21 degree nailer in Monday and its a beast. I have the 16 and 18 guage ryobis as well and their equally awesome. I'm 100% compressorless now lol.
@@rackemmm1947 Thanks for the advice@. I'm actually working on a video right now where I'm installing the 21 degree Milwaukee extended magazine accessory. Please subscribe to be notified when drops.
@@MarkThomasBuilder well dang I spoke too soon lol. Look forward to the next one
I am a carpenter / builder and have the 16 gauge Ryobi air strike nailer, great power and drives 65mm nails easily into hardwood, my workmates prefer it to their Milwaukee's etc .I very rarely use my pneumatic trim nailer now.
Do need oil 18 gauge?
I bought this nail gun as we were planning to renew all the fencing in our back garden. As this involved 19 double slatted fence panels, 10 of which needed to be cut down in size, we knew there would be a need for a great ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxHQsUrwNr5GQrnx9V4xDdUr56qxwuiBHt deal of re-stapling the wooden slats to the wooden framework. Each alteration required the re-stapling of 62 wooden slats with double staples. Prior to starting the work we ordered sufficient additional staples as per the instructions with the gun.The gun performed fantastically throughout the entire project with no jams of misfires. The adjustable power was excellent allowing the staples to be fired into the 8mm slats to the correct depth. For the price paid this was a bargain and it proved itself to be so reliable and versatile making an arduous task much quicker and professional. I cannot recommend this product highly enough and it will be used on many other projects in the future.
Not even the ryobi channel or manual explained this tool as well as this
I'm glad to help!
Ryobi “manuals” or instructional guides are horrendous. Very poorly written, and in print that is ultra fine.
My manual was missing pages. And parts were missing.
Trust me on this guys!!!, I work in the apartment maintenance industry and this gun is GREAT!!, tons of power and doesn't take any time to wind up back again like other nailers
Thanks for sharing that. I'm amazed how well this works and it's at a great price point.
Looks like I’m buyin one! Hope they’re in stock. Seems anything “gun” related is flying off shelves.
Bought it yesterday after a friend of mine and I used his to build a roof on a neighborhood playground. Man, I was sold when we finished that project. Thanks for your video. It cleared the cobwebs on the options of this Brad nailer. Can't wait to use mine! - Bird houses! Trim! Facia board! Lets goooo!
You're welcome. I understand Ryobi is introducing another new and improved 18v brad nailer.
This is my first brad nailer. I bought it yesterday with some 2” brad nails and had no idea how to use it - so thanks! Great tutorial!
You are so welcome! Just an FYI, I use 1-1/4" brad nails for most projects, like door trim, window trim, etc.
Every morning with my Coffee I watch a woodworking video and this morning I came across your video on the Ryobi battery operated Nailers... my nailers are all pneumatic and I'm really impressed with what I've seen with the Ryobi!!! This all started with my creating a Workshop/Garage and I organized my tools around a French Cleat Wall and undoing so I used my Brad and Finish nailers which meant hooking up the air tank getting the pressure up and tripping over the hose... all day. I think you get my point... Great Video very informative!!!
Thanks Bob, glad you stopped by my channel. I spent some time yesterday organizing my garage and I cane across my air hose which I never use anymore. I was reminded that I don't miss dealing with them and a compressor and oil.
I'm working on refurbishing a dining room table. If all goes well, that video will be up in a couple weeks.
I have the brad nailer, just used it yesterday to make a fixture for my store. Have used it a lot, and don't have any issues with it. I like how it has the safety feature where it wont shoot unless pressed against material. I use it on hardwood, softwood, and have even nailed metal panels onto plywood frames. Very good tool for the money, especially if you are already using the 1+ battery system. Good Video!
most say it cant do 2 inch nails in harder woods, they dont go flush
Man I purchased this one back in December, my first nailer. I learned more about this nailer with your video than with the instructions. I didn't know you could use different size nails...so great video and thanks.
Glad I could help, thanks!
Same
What do you mean different nails? Guage or lengths?
Thanks for this video, I found one of these in my complex dumpster and took it to restore it and finally got it to work and for the small builds and restorations I do this has come in handy
I remember seeing this being launched at a Home Depot event in NY a few years back. I was so excited for a good working battery powered nail gun at a reasonable price. You can't beat it.
I have one and using it proudly as "Weekend home warrior" almost for year.I bought it on sale and i must say that it was best buy i ever did, It can hold lumber( small) i place when u do roof and soooo much other stuff. I definitely recommend this one to anyone thinking about buying it.
Glad to hear how well it's working out for you.
I just bought this brand 2 weeks ago, and I’m so glad I ran into your video because I had no idea how to use it. My 13 year old son says I’m going to shoot my eye out😊 Great easy, but informative tutorial.
Glad to help, Ericka! Good luck with your DIY projects.
I have been eyeing this brad nailer and your video is so thorough in reviewing all the points of the machine that I feel comfortable buying and using it for my projects. I especially appreciated the safety tips. Thank you!
Thanks, you're very welcome!
By far the best vid on this tool! I'm sold and going to get this tool. Thanks for taking the time to make it and keep up the great work.
Awesome, thank you!
Nice description,,, video like this clarify everything to the buyer before even going to the store. Clear the doubt and gives the benefits.
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Awesome to hear that, thanks.
I have the 18ga and love it. One of the best tool investment I've made
Glad to hear it!
Thank you for your no nonsense video.
You bet. I also have some videos on different types of nailers too.
I got mine used but like new from Bin Crazy for $15. It was a great deal and couldn't be happier.
I’ma complete newbie here and my purchase didn’t have a manual inside so I had no idea how to start using this. Thanks for the explanation!
If your new to using a nail gun, I'm thinking you may wonder how you ever got along without one. They're very handy and allow you to take on many projects. Hope it's working well for you👊
Great review! Best I’ve seen! This is my first time using/purchasing going to install new base trim and crown molding in my home. Ryobi should sponsor your video!
Thanks, glad this helped. Brad nailers are a great tool to have for home improvement projects.
Good sir that is how all pin nailers operate safety release is always by the trigger.Pressure clutch would leave marks on surface,and pin nailers is usually used on "fine" wood working.
Ahh, that makes sense. Thanks for sharing that information.
I went to my nearest Home Depot today, but unfortunately they did not have it in stock. Well, on the bright side I found someone selling one of these tool out of a small tool shop. He sold me this nailer along with a 4ah battery for only 120 dollars and I’m extremely happy with the purchase. It is 100% worth it
Glad to hear it. The 4h sounds like a nice setup with this nailer.
Thank you so much for the video!
You bet, glad it was helpful!
Thanks.. I had to use one of these recently, and we were setting the pins too deep. Having seen your video, I see some adjustments that may help...
Awesome, thanks for shaing.
Thanks for the review! I appreciate the safety tips, too.
You bet, thanks for sharing!
Used mine for the first time today to repair a table top and it worked perfectly. (18 Ga Brad nailer) Recommend it for sure.
It comes in handy, especially when I'm gluing something up and run out of clamps
Now that's what i call a in-indepth detailed video on what YT want - Cheers Mate
Glad to hear, thanks for sharing!👊
Thanks for this video! I’ve been thinking about getting one of these guys for woodworking projects I make instead of having to deal with a noisy “noiseless” compressor. I think I’ll go buy one of these tomorrow. Thanks for the video!
Awesome, this tool will pay for itself many times over by being able to install trim yourself.
Hey Mark first time viewer and now subscriber, I just wanted to say what a thorough great review thank you very much and I just purchased it!
Awesome, thanks Peter I appreciate it!👊
Excellent review. I’ve had one of these for a couple of years. Very happy with it. 👍🏽
Very nice!
Question: I’m a HoneyDoList-er not even a DIYer..lol does the cost of these cordless models and convenience make them a better purchase than the less expensive pneumatics?
Thank you for your detailed review & demonstration. You have sold this Ryobi tool to me. I was trying to decide which nail gun to buy. Your safety advice too was brilliant, well done! #lovefromireland💚🇮🇪☘️
I remember when I discovered these brad nailers for the first time. It's really a game changer for home improvement/DIY projects.
I just bought this last night. One of the first few nails I drove came out sideways and nicked my thumb pretty good. Learned that lesson the hard way.
Yikes, they can surprise you sometimes. Thanks for shaing.
This review made my day. I just got the ryobi brad nailer and it is just efn awesome.
Glad to hear it, you can beat the price of the Ryobi nailer.
Excellent review and thanks for the safety tip on free hand positioning.
Glad it was helpful!
I got one 3 years ago and I am satisfied with this tool. The gun price is cheap and it does good job.
Glad to hear your 3 year update!
@@MarkThomasBuilder What kind of rechargeable nail gun would you suggest for a homeowner that will use it maybe Use it maybe 5 or 6 times a year please comment back
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Buy it anyway for when you need it you have one under your hand even though you use it few times a year.
I have a whole bunch of tools that are still in the boxes.
The brad nailer is my only ryobi tool and it’s one of my favorite tools period.
I highly recommend it. It's amazing to have a nailer that doesn't need a compressor and air hose.
Same here. Bough it for $50 off of a friend who had an extra one with 2 1.5 ah batteries. Its nice to know that I will pretty much never going to have a dead battery. I dont do much trim but when i do this guy is a life saver.
I use one of those years ago doing a home remodel, and it works great. You don’t even need to go to DeWalt or Milwaukee or Makita, because that one is sufficient enough for the average homeowner.
I agree. It's not a Milwaukee, but has lots of nice features and gets the job done, all at a great price.
Hi Mark, another great review. I just may have to check this out? I’m still a compressor and air hose kind of guy. Not quite ready to switch over? 😃 A point about the pin nailer; they won’t have the safety tip because of the size of the pins, and for close and exact placement of the pins into the material. My pneumatic pin nailer has a “double trigger” if you will. I first depress a small safety release, then I am able to fire it. If they didn’t have this, they would fire and possibly shoot a pin into something or somebody! Kudos to you for pointing out a Big safety point! I can remember years ago, installing finished oak shoe mould, with a Senco Brad nailer. I had to hold it a certain way, to get a good joint, and the Brad went in and curled back out, and into my finger. 😬😳 IF you use nailers long enough, you’re gonna get bit! I watch and cringe at these people on TV, and on YTube, using nailers in an unsafe manner! Work smart and safe, and everyone stay Healthy! Thanks Mark! Peace 👍😁🇺🇸
Thanks George, I'm glad to hear your support on the points I made in the video. I still have 3 Senco nailers that I plan to keep. I'll still use both.
I've had mine for about two years and it's GREAT! I love it!!!
Great to hear!
This is a very good introduce for tool and thank you !
You are welcome!
I have the 16 gauge Ryobi battery nailer that we used to put up a wood ceiling. I love it but in terms of my woodworking shop I much prefer pneumatic tools because of the weight and cost. But if I worked more on job sites I would love these too! Great video keep up the good work! 👍
I know what you mean. My arm was pretty tired after firing 100 nails straight. This is very handy for those quick, smaller jobs.
Yeah, there are situations though where it's a pain to drag out the compressor. Either you just are using the nailer to tack things together before you use screws or you have to do a job where there is no electric such as on farm fences. If you're doing nailing on a constant basis air is the better choice.
Damn I’ve owned this nailer for 3yrs and never knew about all the stuffs you’ve explained! Lol They were never mentioned in the manual! Thank u sir!
Ha, interesting. I'm glad to hear this video was helpful.
I love how you explain everything so good now I can start using mine.. thank you so much for your help!!!
Happy to help, thank you!
What an excellent review.
An aside: for those of you who are cheap (like me): you can buy battery adapters that let you use other popular 20v batteries with ryobi tools.
Thanks, I haven't tried an aftermarket battery. Home Depot has some amazing deals coming up later next month.
I have a RYOBI 18GA brad nailer and it's been great and easy adjustments, I haven't had any jams yet, if I ever encounter a jam it's easy to clear without any tools.
That's awesome to hear! I didn't have any jams after shooting 1,000 nails so far.
Thanks for the video, I have one and love it but it came with very little how to info. You were a help.
Great to hear!
Thank you so much now I know how to properly use my I have an 18 gauge brad nailer
You bet, happy DIYing!
I bought one. It was a real lemon. Wouldn’t work so returned it for new. That one was also defective. So returned it and got a rigid. Works great.
I haven't tried Ridgid yet, but heard good things about them. My Ryobi is still going strong and I see they're introducing a new and improved model.
Pin nailers rarely require the tip to be pressed against the material. Most have a double trigger. Its better to have more control as these are intended for small intricate pieces.
I just purchased a Ryobi 9 piece kit for around the home. Looking at doing a floating floor soon so will definitely be looking at this to do my base boards!
This will work well for that. The 9pc kit sounds like it will come in handy.
Great review - very thorough and easy to understand. Thank You
Glad it was helpful! Thanks
Yes, I own this 18 gauge an outstanding nail gun. Prior to this nail gun I would use a thin nails and nail-set. Owning this RYOBI 18 gauge brad nailer is a time saver.
Safety tip: Hold the nail gun perpendicular to the wood never parallel. Brad nails are more thin than wide thus will bend left to right following the grain. Many UA-cam videos demonstrate nails shooting out the side of wood. When the nail bends shooting out the side of the wood it is often into their hand or fingers. Even if not into their hand they must pull the brad out the side of the wood, again shoot.
Good point, thanks for sharing.
Thank you! You save me the time reading instructions 😬😆😬😆…
Haha, that's what I'm here for. I used to work with a guy that would say how he just couldn't stand reading instructions.🤣
I could smell the new tool smell when you put it near the camera 😁😁
Awesome 😂
I bought a harbor freight brad nailer just to see what it was like to use one. I ended up loving it. But being a dirt cheap harbor freight tool, it started jamming a lot and being unreliable. When looking for a replacement, I was looking to spend around $100. I have a bunch of various Ryobi one+ tools and figured I would give it a try. It’s bulky, but I like it so far. Not having to carry around the compressor and pneumatic hose is nice. Plus no leaking oil like Harbor Freight tool!
I have a few Harbor Freight tools for occasional use items. I agree that the Ryobi is a better choice for the long haul.
Apparently Milwaukee owns Ryobi . I thought the air strike should be at Toys R us but the rep was at home depot and told me they own Ryobi. So I tried it and it is really good and the price point was great. All my tools are Makita but the lime green mailer is fitting in nicely . lol Cheers.
TTI is the company that owns Milwaukee, Ryobi, and Ridgid. I own several Ryobi tools and they do a great job. If I'm using a tool daily as a contractor, then Milwaukee is considered to be more contractor grade, but Ridgid will get the job done too.
@@MarkThomasBuilder TTI doesn't own Ridgid, they make tools for them. Ridgid is a USA company and a subsidiary of Emerson Electric.
You just got yourself a new subscriber awesome review thank You Sir
Welcome aboard! Thanks for sharing, I appreciate it!
Great review. I’m about to use mine for the first time to install some quarter round.
Thanks, it should do a great job on that quarter round.
Great demo and safety tips!
I actually like the fact that the pin nailer doesn't have to be pressed against material. It's great on poly trim.
Yes, that's a feature I was never used to when I got this nailer. It makes sense though and I like it as well.
I like how at 11:09 you subconsciously hold the tool up to the camera so we can all "smell" the new tool smell you talk of 😉🤣
Haha, maybe we'll have that technology available in a few years.
Definitely going to buy one,ive got a Paslode cordless trim nailer I've had for years that works intermittent and the fuel cells are outdated whenever I need it.
I tested out a Paslode years ago. Cordless nailers have come a long way.
So I have to wait on black Friday this yr to get one. Very useful in house to build some stuffs
It's not guaranteed when it will go on sale. Even at full price of $150, it's worth it.
Your video was helpful. I did buy an 18v Ryobi Brad Nailer - It's a great tool!
I’m a makita guy. But I read reviews on the makita brad nailers and they weren’t good. In fact A lot of people commented that the Ryobi was much better nailer and you can’t beat the price
Yes, this one has some great reviews. It does a great job, especially for the price.
I purchased this for me! thanks for the video now I'll get it out of the box.
Thanks Mandy, hope it serves you well in many projects to come.
Thank you for your time en effort. Just bought one. Nice review.
Glad I could help, thanks!
Great video!! Just ordered mine from Home Depot!!! Got a 18 gauge plus trim router from Ryobi ... your video, I feel will be very helpful!!! Thanks tc from Nevada
Glad I could help!
Bought mine 2 weeks ago, love it
Great to hear!
I just brought one of these they are awesome thanks a lot for the video
Thanks, you bet!
Thank you so much for this in depth review. I have already pretty much adopted Ryobi as my de facto power tool brand (save for my table saw, which is a Skil), but I've never used, much less owned, a nailer before. This seems to be exactly what I need for my shop. Again, thanks!
I always keep the 18ga nailer handy. It's a great tool to own.
The idea of not having to press the nailer into the stock with the 23g nailer is that the nails are headless and should not leave much, if any indication. However, if you are obliged to depress the nailer with some vigour, as you do with an 18g or 16g model, you might end up with a visible bullet hole in the finished item, thus defeating the idea of the headless nail.
I can, however, see the potential for accidents with this system. I've used a hair trigger stapler in the past and managed to fire a few into my left hand - aouch!
Great explanation of this nailer! The more I use it, the more I like it. As a matter of fact, I was trying to fix a nice matte finish picture frame that came apart at one corner. I glued it from the back side, clamped it in place, and then took this nailer to it. No one will ever notice the pin nails. It's paying for itself all the time with diy fixes.
Thanks, this was the best video on this subject! Good job!
Awesome, glad to hear it!
thank you man so much u i never used a nailer before but after your video man im working it and its awesome i should have got this a few years ago thanks so much for explaining everything about this i love it... awesome !!!!!
Glad I could help. This is a very handy tool to have for home improvement projects.
I got this for my birthday/retirement. Very good review that shows what I read in the manual. Looking forward to using it. Also liked that you said what size nail is best for general use.
Glad it was helpful! It sounds like you're going to keep busy now that you have all this spare time.😀👍
Happy birthday
Let's see what toys you will buy in retirement
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@@commoncents456 any recommendations on a small hand held router?
Reading reviews online, then seeing your video, I’ve now purchased one from Amazon.
I'm sure you'll be happy with it. I recommend getting a few different size nails. You'll probably find many uses for it.
@@MarkThomasBuilder cheers, Mark 👍👍👍
Hello fellow Michigander! Thanks for the informative video.😃👍
Hey there👋 Glad to help and thanks for stopping by👊
Thank you for the great review, just can not pull the trigger on purchasing this yet
Haha, hopefully you will soon.
I got the 18 gauge, you'll luv it
The stapler seems a little more versatile. I've used the stapler for everything, it's freaking awesome! Really handy and I've never had a problem with it. Probably the most impressive and most used tool I have.
Great tip!
I thought the same thing initially and bought the stapler, but then returned it for the nailer. As I wasn't needing to do screens or upholstery, the stapler had limited use for all the other things I wanted to do that a nailer is better suited for.
Me and my dad put up a pressure treated lattice fence all around his back yard with the narrow stapler. We screwed 1"x4"x8' pt along the top and bottom, then attached the lattice with the staple gun. The fence has not needed any repairs 6 years on. Amazing tool. We also each have the 18g brad gun. I use it for interior trim and it works amazing.
@@4seeableTV I think a stapler can do most things a nailer can do and is much better at certain things such as holding two pieces of material together very tightly and that won't pull out. The nailer has a slight edge in nailing thicker pieces but screws are usually better for that. I have the 18ga and 16ga nailers but seldom use them, mostly for trim around the house. You can use the stapler for all kind of things.
@@NonieTools Yeah, I agree! Those staples are hard to get out, they hold amazingly well! I do use the nailers for tacking things down before I use screws and for trim work.
I'm a girl and I want this tool. I have a pancake compressor/hose with porter cable nail gun and this seems like a piece of cake! Thank you for the detail instructions!!!!
Yes, you can ditch the compressor and hose with this nailer. It's nice to just grab it and go. No oil drops to put in the nailer either like the traditional pneumatic nailer.
Great review! Wish I could find the P320 instead of the P322 'cause the earlier version is all I need. Don't want any bundles for it so I guess I'll have to splurge. Thanks and enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday!
If you're looking for a deal, I know Home Depot is running a new savings event starting 11/25. If I have time, I'll make a video covering it. Happy Thanksgiving!
@@MarkThomasBuilder Do it, Mark, you'll get some views. Unless it cuts into your family time then don't. All I need to do is remodel a small hallway and two bathrooms. After that it's bonus for helping people. I'm DONE with pneumatic!!!!!!!!!!
@@MarkThomasBuilder I found one, from a local guy here in Wisconsin that buys wholesale. P320 with a 4.0Ah battery (One + ) and charger for $99, no sales tax ( I won't tell anyone.) Looking into that 8 1/4 DeWalt table saw, just watched your video on it. Keep up the great work!
Hi Mark...thanks for all your vids, very helpful...Have to ask about the North Stars hat:)
I've been a Vikings, Twins, North Stars fan for a long time. What's interesting is I could sometimes pick up the North Stars on WCCO radio all the way in Michigan.
Really well explained , thanks. Totally new to battery nailers after years of badly pounding nails to spikes. Tried to pick one up at HD today for a project but they were out and you cannot order, have to wait till they come in. However now I am confused as to brad versus finished and the gauge metrics. I often have trouble putting in small finish nails and thought a brad nailer might be the way to go. But I think a brad is different from a nail and has no discernible head. I was hoping a brad nailer could work on clapboards which I am always replacing on my old Vermont farm house, but it looks like a brad would not hold a clapboard down. I am now thinking you have to buy three different nailers to cover different purposes..
Glad to help. I have an 18g brad nailer (which I use the most) for door trim and finer detail work. I also have a thicker trim nailer that shoots 15g nails. I use that for thicker trim like 3/4" door jam.
Am I the only one that smelled the screen when he got the nailer closer to the camera after he said it gave him a new smell smoke 💨 😂
Haha😂
Omg i need this, an Luv it❤❤ Thanks I'm going to get one, an if I need how to work it, i will come back to your channel, great demonstration.
Please do! Let me know if you have questions after getting it.
Your good explaining, keep it the same brother
Nice review because of you I got mine right away
Thanks
Thanks, I appreciate hearing the positive feedback.
Had my brad nailer for about a year. Put it to use in a number of situations, no problems.
Glad to hear it! The reviews on this are great.
I run the makita 18 gauge absolutely terrible. $250 dollar tool. Switching to this tool wow can't beat the price and I've used this for over 1 year never any problems
Wow, that's interesting to hear. I haven't tried the Makita nailers yet.
@@MarkThomasBuilder 18 gauge has really bad reviews it either jams up or nail never comes out the 23 gauge has the same problem. I wanted to get the 16 gauge but for the amount of money. Ryobi 18 gauge nail gun is still one of the best nail guns when installing base board or quarter round.
Great video!
Thanks, Michael! I'm working on a couple other videos this week featuring some different Ryobi nailers, FYI.
I think that pin nailer is a perfect home defense weapon without all the red tape. Aim for the eyes fellas, aim for the eyes...
Haha, yep you have to be careful when using this, for sure.
I got one last year. I had a hard time finding small packages of nails. I finally found them at Menards. I was able to get four different sizes. I’m thinking about getting one that will do finishing nails. Great demo.
Thanks, man! I don't recall where I got all my nails. It depends which side of town I am as to which home improvement store I go into.
I'm always able to find them at home depot or lowes
I have the larger nailer and i buy my nails in differant sizes at home depot
Wow I was thinking of buying a dewalt but this ryobi seems to do the job and for the price not bad great explanation by the war ryobi should hire you
I'm sure this will work well for you. Ryobi just announced an upgrade to this nailer at their new product launch event a few days ago. You can see the upgrade if you search the Ryobi website.
Just got it and they also game me military discount on top of sale price awesome only 89 dollars
You can't beat that deal! A trim nailer like this can help you with all types of projects.
I have the Ryobi Brad nailer and the stapler. The both work great. The only complaint I have is the plastic piece on the "nose" to protect your working surface don't hold up well.
I chuckled to myself when you mentioned the safety aspects.. I very recently had a 2” brad go straight through my thumb when it decided to venture out. It definitely wasn’t pleasant!! lol
Oh man, sorry to hear that. Thanks for sharing some real life experiences on tool safety issues.
I did the same thing with a framing nailer its really not much fun
The Ryobi brad nailer looks to be darn good for the price of $99, but as with many cordless brad nailers it is heavy and massive in size compared to a pneumatic brad nailer (comparing my 15-year old Senco 18-g brad nailer). That can be a huge factor when getting into tight corners or working on crown or even base boards.
Yeah, it's not as nimble as a pneumatic one, but does a great job on door casing and other trim boards.
@@MarkThomasBuilder I think the main benefit is when you have a quick job as I did recently (literally 4 brads needed) and dragging out the compressor, haul it upstairs, waiting for it to get to pressure, it’s noisy.....That’s where the benefit of a cordless nailer comes in!
Yes, that's a great example.
Thank you so much, will buy this.
You're welcome, thanks for sharing.
Nice video Mark. I have owned this gun for just over 2 years, purchased it NIB, and overall I really like it. One persistent problem I've had from the beginning is that if the gun has not been used in a few months or so, it will not function at all except for the light. After about 10 minutes of pressing the trigger, re-seating the battery, and opening the damaged nail clip, eventually it will begin to fire. I have other One+ batteries, so that is not the problem, and the slide motion also seems fine, although I check it each time and sometimes add a drop or 2 of bosch machine tool oil. It is as if the compressor requires this time to fill.
Except for this regular hiccup, I like this tool quite a lot. I also have the Ryobi 15 gauge nailer, but do not experience the same issues with it.
I haven't had any issues like that. Is it still under warranty?
Moving parts need lubrication. I recently bought an airless sprayer and though you could technically start it up without lube and it was not shipped with lube, the manual suggests that it needs to be added.
It would not surprise me if that were true of this nailer was well.
I don't use mine for months at a time and have never had your kind of problem.
If it's not shooting right ,misfires then put some type of lube on that little shaft ,it's next to the gray adjustable knob ,inside that gets dry or dirty and makes it misfire, or nor shot every time.
When you say shop, I never expected a retail shop😳
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