I'm just getting started as a handyman and this was helpful. I went to your website as well to sign up for your guide. I've been holding off on buying a tool system because it's a bit of money, but I think buying a system around a good nailer is the right move.
I just got this beast on clearance at Home Depot for $189, but I had a coupon, some store credit, and $50 of rewards perks so I actually only had to fork out about $90 I just couldn't say no at that rate...
This nailer is rubbish!! Stay away. I’ve been a carpenter for over thirty yrs and this is the worst purchase I’ve ever made…. Start misfiring a shortly after purchasing 😡 I’m now in the market for a replacement but I’m scared of making another wrong choice 😢
Currently on sale at Home Depot for tool only $250.. considering the small price different between one that uses a compressor. No brained IMO if you already have the dewalt batteries. Great review video!
hey bud, thanks for your videos. I've learned alot. your one of the best out there. only a matter of time before this channel is the next big thing, Cheers from Ottawa
10 months later. as a newb.. i still ordered the DeWalt nailer... idk its better but it still feels llike the most convenient and reliable nailer there is... I was so close to get the Craftsman one.. but naaa.. I went with the DeWalt (DCN680D1) I gladly share my opinion in couple days
I don’t read instructions. Lol. I was using it without a contact pad and the impact left dents in the wood baseboard. The two extra pads that I overlooked came in handy. Thank you for the thorough review!
Thank you for passing on your experience and review. I just purchased the 16g model for work on my home. My first nail gun and needed to get up to speed with the variables of its functions. Thank you, Thank you.
If you can afford it then waaay better than a pneumatic nailer. I have both and cordless is so much nice. Especially not having to listen to the clang of air compressor noise.
I have a lot of dewalt tools, and lots of batteries, I rarely use a nailer, but would love to have a cordless. In my email today, Harbor freight has theirs(Bauer brand)that comes with the nailer, charger and a 5ah battery for 89.98. I have a Bauer cordless drill and impact driver that work great, so I think that's what the nailer will be.
Got a second fix angled pin gun by dewalt only had it a few years and it's very temperamental now doesn't like 50mm pins and regularly doesn't sink the pins regardless of length. A little disappointed as it's big and bulky and requires a separate box along with the first fix. Needs improvement dewalt. Brad nailer may be better than the 2nd fix gun though
Tested this and older versions of this. It's very fat compared to Milwaukee and Makita. But I kinda fell in love with it back in the day. It gets the job done. But it's a lump. In the end I went with the 16ga Milwaukee for myself. I'm invested in the system and got a great price for it and I really like just about everything about it. I got to give props to this yellow fattie, though. It did all the finishing work at my old house. Hat off.
I was loving mine until after about a thousand nails, part of an O ring appeared out of it. There is an o ring on various dewalt parts diagrams, but no info on what it does. The gun still works fine, but a bit worried about it.
Cordless, regardless if you got an air compressor or not, because i have a lot of dewalt batteries... not only that I do not like cords, regardless if they are air, power or whatever.
I am on the fence on this. I spent almost $500 on a California Air Tools ultra quiet compressor, and almost $500 on three nail guns for the compressor. I got a nudge to get one a couple of weeks ago when I had to haul my compressor and nailer through a house to the stairs, up the stairs and then back to the other side of the house, just to nail a five foot piece of base. I have DeWalt tools already but have been considering team red. Mainly because of how small their cordless nailers are. BUT...that would be a huge investment to make to switch over. I like the convenience of cordless but I don't like the idea that I have another item to wear my batteries out with. My current batteries are starting to show their age and I am going to have to get new ones soon. Well...I may have to go this route but I'm going to wait for now. If I have a few more projects that make me lug my tools through a house jsut to get one small piece of trim up, that may be the final straw for me to take the plunge. Anyone else in the same position? Have you bitten the bullet and made the purchase? Was it really worth it? Do you find that the use cases you thought it would fill aren't really as frequent?
As much as I think the final thought makes sense, it misses a huge factor. Lazyness, speed. When I'm working on a small project, I will simply skip getting the compressor, plug it in, getting the gun, load it, getting the hose untangled, I just don't feel like it, so I'll take the lazy, easy way out, I just won't do it properly, I will use clamps instead of brad nails to hold the glue etc. This is why I don't have my screw drivers in a box all neatly stored in their original cases, I need it right there on my bench board, ready to go. I just hate the whole hose/compressor deal.
@@StayHandy yeah just ordered the porter cable battery one, I already have the pneumatic dewalt but don't use it as much as I should. I hate when my workflow gets bogged down. so. battery powered it is for this tool.
Doing a lot of site work ? Good asset.. For strictly workshop work a pneumatic is FAR better value .. I fancied one for my workshop so I didn't have to drag a air hose about.. I already have batteries and a charger so I thought a bare body would be cost effective and reasonable... Err.. No !
I'm a handyman I'm debating between this and another paslode. I've worked with others at a job site with these (not always Dewalt) but in general they are heavier they seem to do a good job the biggest advantage to me is no cartridges or maintenance, I am concerned about longevity compared to the paslode but some of these battery tools have come quite a way I have many in my arsenal so maybe it will be a non issue.
Sounds like it's worth a try. If it wears down too fast, then don't buy another one. But if it improves your work efficiency then you gained a new tool that will pay off for years to come.
As a carpenter, it's a super win for me and I just bought it after the cheaper but still good Ryobi I had was broken by my assistant. I've also had and consistently used an original 18v, 16g Dewalt Finish Nailer for over 10 years (ha! it just started malfunctioning...) so I'm partial to dewalt.
how did you find the Ryobi? I'm looking to replace my paslode for small jobs, where I dont want to drag the compressor in. I'm looking at the Dewalt, but it's just for my own occasional side jobs so not sure I can justify the price. We use the Dewalt at work and I like it, but curious about the Ryobi.
@@chrisburns5691 The Ryobi was great for a few years. My assistants seem to break tools--usually by not using them correctly. I got it originally from home depot for around $100; think it was the airstrike P320, which has now been updated slightly but still available there and Amazon.
@@raywright2401 thanks for the reply. I looked at the Ryobi and found it much heavier and bulkier than my old paslode. I ended up getting the metabo kit with the battery which was cheaper than the brushless ryobi plus charger and battery I'd have to invest in. I like the compact size of the metabo and the weight is fine. So far has been a great gun, I recommend it.
I just bit the bullet and bought one, because it's so precise and accurate without any adjustments, the flywheel/pin drive sets the depth exactly where you want it in virtually any material from hardwood to paneling whether you hit a stud or not without adjustment. never had results as good with air operated ones.
I have a compressor and nailer and it's so painful i bought this. No airline and the constant noise was just not worth it. Fighting the air hose on a ladder to nail in ceiling trim, no that's just crazy
9:20p: Task objective: remove and reinstall crown molding in my home. The pneumatic version of a 18g brad gun requires 70psi, so I’ve read. I already have an air compressor (won’t do 70psi) and didn’t want two compressors. Convenance: Already having other DeWalt power tools & batteries made buying this tool a no-brainer, as my current DW batteries can be used on the brad gun. Lastly, such a weapon in my DeWalt arsenal will def assist in any of my future tasks.
If you’re not a contractor or you’re just a regular woodworker, no the battery powered is not worth the time and money, especially when you can get the pneumatic brad nailer with the air compressor, which gives you a little bit more versatility “meaning you if you have an air compressor that means now you can have tools that are compatible with an air compressor,” for $100 less the kit.
I agree, Paslode makes a great gun. I have the 16g Paslode pneumatic for years and not even one jam, couple drops of oil before each use, it's nice and light, small size, worked perfect every time. I just decided to sell the Paslode at discount of course to my brother and I bought the Dewalt electric 16g because I like to try out different tools. I really like the idea of no hose or compressor, I have run a few hundred nails only so far through the Dewalt, hard and soft woods, so far so good!
Handymaning in my Scion xB, carrying the Ridgid compressor and brad nailer kit takes too much space, even though it’s an ultimate nailing machine. My friend had a Craftsman cordless one, but the quality is not great and not consistent. This Dewalt one, with high quality nailing, will save me a lot of space and effort!! It’s a bit annoying to bring in a compressor for 6 nails)) and with larger projects, I can always load the pneumatic kit beforehand.
People who complain about the wind up time do not understand how to use this nailer properly, or the advantages of its design. I keep mine on multi fire or bump fire mode, and pull the trigger before pressing the nail or against the work piece. This means it fires instantly whenever I put it where I want the nail. This makes it faster than other nailers, when firing single nails or multiple nails. It is fly wheel driven, not air driven. One advantage of this is that the weight of the nailer is in the head, not below the handle in front of the fist. This makes the weight balance much better on the wrist. I have the 18 gauge, 16 gauge, 15 gauge, and framing nailer. They are all awesome.
Basically, the downside of a compressor that you talk about is the deciding factor. Personally as a home diyer, cordless nailers are not worth it for me. It definitely makes sense in a business environment, as that let's you set up and clean up much quicker (as you mention).
I’m a carpenter for 38 years, I’ve had many nail guns, hose and cordless, the DeWalt 18 gauge trim gun is the worst gun I’ve ever owned, it jambs constantly, no matter how clean I keep it, and IT DRY FIRES! It’s a paper weight now, bought the Riobi 18 gauge gun, no issues, go figure.
Great Video & Info! Been on fence, Milwaukee or DeWalt. I'm a DeWalt person, but the Milwaukee Gen 2 Nailers are great. The new DeWalt 23g Pin nailer & Cable Stapler are great, better than Milwaukee slightly. I was wondering if new Generation DeWalt would show up for the 18-up Nailers. The wind up and spin down was a factor, but the comment below stating to use bump side works for single shots was helpful.
I bought mine and had 2-300 nails through it. And it was oak at the very last details, didnt sink it as wanted 😒.. Did some craphit inside the front, nope. Today i will take it apart and check if the spring is broken. The plastic tip has a tendency to slide off. On the good side, what a freedom not hump around compressor and a hose that gets snagged or tripped in to 😂! Although the 20-25 bar system is the ultimate in performance still, and so expensive....
I'm just getting started as a handyman and this was helpful. I went to your website as well to sign up for your guide. I've been holding off on buying a tool system because it's a bit of money, but I think buying a system around a good nailer is the right move.
I just got this beast on clearance at Home Depot for $189, but I had a coupon, some store credit, and $50 of rewards perks so I actually only had to fork out about $90 I just couldn't say no at that rate...
Nice!
I use the hell outta mine I’ve had it since 2019 I love it
Spending the extra dough was way worth not lugging around and waiting for the compressor.
Glad to hear it!
Same
This nailer is rubbish!! Stay away. I’ve been a carpenter for over thirty yrs and this is the worst purchase I’ve ever made…. Start misfiring a shortly after purchasing 😡 I’m now in the market for a replacement but I’m scared of making another wrong choice 😢
@@iceprince3572 That's what returns are for if it was recent. Lemon products exist.
@@iceprince3572 just return it, I've never had issues with the 18g I use at work.
I just mine today and can’t wait to use it
Currently on sale at Home Depot for tool only $250.. considering the small price different between one that uses a compressor. No brained IMO if you already have the dewalt batteries. Great review video!
Glad you found it helpful!
Not having to haul around the air compressor is a huge plus especially on small jobs
hey bud, thanks for your videos. I've learned alot. your one of the best out there. only a matter of time before this channel is the next big thing, Cheers from Ottawa
I appreciate that!
10 months later. as a newb.. i still ordered the DeWalt nailer... idk its better but it still feels llike the most convenient and reliable nailer there is... I was so close to get the Craftsman one.. but naaa.. I went with the DeWalt (DCN680D1) I gladly share my opinion in couple days
Great!
Greinger has this tool on its website for $199 until 1/28/23. I had Home Depot price match cause greinger was out of stock
Thanks for the tip.
I don’t read instructions. Lol. I was using it without a contact pad and the impact left dents in the wood baseboard. The two extra pads that I overlooked came in handy. Thank you for the thorough review!
Glad it was useful.
Thank you for passing on your experience and review. I just purchased the 16g model for work on my home. My first nail gun and needed to get up to speed with the variables of its functions. Thank you, Thank you.
If you can afford it then waaay better than a pneumatic nailer. I have both and cordless is so much nice. Especially not having to listen to the clang of air compressor noise.
Thanks for the input.
I have a lot of dewalt tools, and lots of batteries, I rarely use a nailer, but would love to have a cordless. In my email today, Harbor freight has theirs(Bauer brand)that comes with the nailer, charger and a 5ah battery for 89.98. I have a Bauer cordless drill and impact driver that work great, so I think that's what the nailer will be.
Got a second fix angled pin gun by dewalt only had it a few years and it's very temperamental now doesn't like 50mm pins and regularly doesn't sink the pins regardless of length. A little disappointed as it's big and bulky and requires a separate box along with the first fix. Needs improvement dewalt. Brad nailer may be better than the 2nd fix gun though
Tested this and older versions of this. It's very fat compared to Milwaukee and Makita. But I kinda fell in love with it back in the day. It gets the job done.
But it's a lump. In the end I went with the 16ga Milwaukee for myself. I'm invested in the system and got a great price for it and I really like just about everything about it.
I got to give props to this yellow fattie, though. It did all the finishing work at my old house. Hat off.
Excellent coverage on the nailer!!
Thanks!
I was loving mine until after about a thousand nails, part of an O ring appeared out of it. There is an o ring on various dewalt parts diagrams, but no info on what it does. The gun still works fine, but a bit worried about it.
Thanks for the "review." For me, the brad nailer cost would not be worth it, so I appreciate your honest about a possible purchase!
You’re welcome Jimmy.
@@StayHandy hello
Cordless, regardless if you got an air compressor or not, because i have a lot of dewalt batteries... not only that I do not like cords, regardless if they are air, power or whatever.
I am on the fence on this. I spent almost $500 on a California Air Tools ultra quiet compressor, and almost $500 on three nail guns for the compressor. I got a nudge to get one a couple of weeks ago when I had to haul my compressor and nailer through a house to the stairs, up the stairs and then back to the other side of the house, just to nail a five foot piece of base.
I have DeWalt tools already but have been considering team red. Mainly because of how small their cordless nailers are. BUT...that would be a huge investment to make to switch over.
I like the convenience of cordless but I don't like the idea that I have another item to wear my batteries out with. My current batteries are starting to show their age and I am going to have to get new ones soon.
Well...I may have to go this route but I'm going to wait for now. If I have a few more projects that make me lug my tools through a house jsut to get one small piece of trim up, that may be the final straw for me to take the plunge.
Anyone else in the same position? Have you bitten the bullet and made the purchase? Was it really worth it? Do you find that the use cases you thought it would fill aren't really as frequent?
If you’re a pro, get it. If not, then don’t.
Ryobi makes great cordless nailers.
Use a hammer and finish nails next time for a 5ft piece of base
Thanks man for your time very good
Glad you think so. Thanks for the comment.
can you adjust the power on this? It's ripping through some vinyl trim and I need to lower the punch- is this possible?
My DeWalt XR kept bending the nails, In a u shape after 5 to 10 nails. What am I doing wrong?
As much as I think the final thought makes sense, it misses a huge factor. Lazyness, speed. When I'm working on a small project, I will simply skip getting the compressor, plug it in, getting the gun, load it, getting the hose untangled, I just don't feel like it, so I'll take the lazy, easy way out, I just won't do it properly, I will use clamps instead of brad nails to hold the glue etc. This is why I don't have my screw drivers in a box all neatly stored in their original cases, I need it right there on my bench board, ready to go. I just hate the whole hose/compressor deal.
Sounds like you know what works for you. So that means your going to buy one then?
@@StayHandy yeah just ordered the porter cable battery one, I already have the pneumatic dewalt but don't use it as much as I should. I hate when my workflow gets bogged down. so. battery powered it is for this tool.
Good job, very useful, thanks !
You’re welcome!
Quick Tip!!! next time don't put sound effects and music over the sound of the air nailer operation
Why not?
Can I use it for: base boards, 1/4 round, crown molding, door/window molding?
Please advise, anybody.
Which model is this as I’d be quite interested in buying it
You can find the link in the video description.
You can rent one also
Can this dewalt nailer can through the wall?
Yes, the nails go through the wall.
Here's a thought, if you only have a couple of nails to drive or only need to fix one piece of trim, get a hammer out.
Doing a lot of site work ? Good asset.. For strictly workshop work a pneumatic is FAR better value .. I fancied one for my workshop so I didn't have to drag a air hose about.. I already have batteries and a charger so I thought a bare body would be cost effective and reasonable... Err.. No !
That makes sense. Thanks for the insight.
You help me make up my mind. Thanks
👍
6:26 Shoot it with the nailer..
The best nail gun i t better then other then need extra service
Ryobi makes great nailers
Oh, one other thing it looks like a toy.
Homie, your intro music is absolutely horrible and way too loud
hahaha
Yo mama is the best nailer..
I shopped around and got a good used one for 180 plus tax and shipping,used it and wish i had bought it earlier!
That's one way to do it!
I'm a handyman I'm debating between this and another paslode. I've worked with others at a job site with these (not always Dewalt) but in general they are heavier they seem to do a good job the biggest advantage to me is no cartridges or maintenance, I am concerned about longevity compared to the paslode but some of these battery tools have come quite a way I have many in my arsenal so maybe it will be a non issue.
Sounds like it's worth a try. If it wears down too fast, then don't buy another one. But if it improves your work efficiency then you gained a new tool that will pay off for years to come.
I'm trying to find a review on the $50 corded Dewalt brad nailer. I like this one, but, as you said, it's not worth the cost for a DIYer.
As a carpenter, it's a super win for me and I just bought it after the cheaper but still good Ryobi I had was broken by my assistant. I've also had and consistently used an original 18v, 16g Dewalt Finish Nailer for over 10 years (ha! it just started malfunctioning...) so I'm partial to dewalt.
Sounds like a good purchase.
how did you find the Ryobi? I'm looking to replace my paslode for small jobs, where I dont want to drag the compressor in. I'm looking at the Dewalt, but it's just for my own occasional side jobs so not sure I can justify the price. We use the Dewalt at work and I like it, but curious about the Ryobi.
@@chrisburns5691 The Ryobi was great for a few years. My assistants seem to break tools--usually by not using them correctly. I got it originally from home depot for around $100; think it was the airstrike P320, which has now been updated slightly but still available there and Amazon.
@@raywright2401 thanks for the reply. I looked at the Ryobi and found it much heavier and bulkier than my old paslode. I ended up getting the metabo kit with the battery which was cheaper than the brushless ryobi plus charger and battery I'd have to invest in. I like the compact size of the metabo and the weight is fine. So far has been a great gun, I recommend it.
I just bit the bullet and bought one, because it's so precise and accurate without any adjustments, the flywheel/pin drive sets the depth exactly where you want it in virtually any material from hardwood to paneling whether you hit a stud or not without adjustment. never had results as good with air operated ones.
Nice! Enjoy the new tool!
Dewalt is always worth the price
Using a 5 amp battery, this brad nailer will last all day.
I have a compressor and nailer and it's so painful i bought this. No airline and the constant noise was just not worth it. Fighting the air hose on a ladder to nail in ceiling trim, no that's just crazy
Glad you were able to solve a frustration.
9:20p: Task objective: remove and reinstall crown molding in my home. The pneumatic version of a 18g brad gun requires 70psi, so I’ve read. I already have an air compressor (won’t do 70psi) and didn’t want two compressors. Convenance: Already having other DeWalt power tools & batteries made buying this tool a no-brainer, as my current DW batteries can be used on the brad gun. Lastly, such a weapon in my DeWalt arsenal will def assist in any of my future tasks.
How does it perform on hardwoods?
Will it nail oak to oak for example?
If you’re not a contractor or you’re just a regular woodworker, no the battery powered is not worth the time and money, especially when you can get the pneumatic brad nailer with the air compressor, which gives you a little bit more versatility “meaning you if you have an air compressor that means now you can have tools that are compatible with an air compressor,” for $100 less the kit.
Exactly
Paslode best nail gun and bradder in the game 🎮
What do you like about it?
@@StayHandy there lite easy to fit into tight spaces and easy to service 👌
But the fumes. I despise using mine indoors. And with the framing nailers the gas ones are way louder.
And you have to buy gas..
I agree, Paslode makes a great gun. I have the 16g Paslode pneumatic for years and not even one jam, couple drops of oil before each use, it's nice and light, small size, worked perfect every time. I just decided to sell the Paslode at discount of course to my brother and I bought the Dewalt electric 16g because I like to try out different tools. I really like the idea of no hose or compressor, I have run a few hundred nails only so far through the Dewalt, hard and soft woods, so far so good!
Handymaning in my Scion xB, carrying the Ridgid compressor and brad nailer kit takes too much space, even though it’s an ultimate nailing machine. My friend had a Craftsman cordless one, but the quality is not great and not consistent. This Dewalt one, with high quality nailing, will save me a lot of space and effort!! It’s a bit annoying to bring in a compressor for 6 nails)) and with larger projects, I can always load the pneumatic kit beforehand.
Exactly
6 nails .. you could use a hammer 🙄 .... follow me for other great ideas ..
Bought one almost brand new for $100 - pawn shop!!
Nice!
Had that gun for 2 years and it gave up , wouldn’t sink the nails , went with the Milwaukee gen 2 let’s see how long it lasts
Let me know what you find out!
@@StayHandy will do 👍
Will it shoot staples
No
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Awesome information
Thanks!
But it's not for wall framing
Its a finish nailer, not a framing gun.
@@StayHandy exactly, that's the important point
Thanks for review!
You’re welcome!
so for the Home Handyman doing the occasional job ...hammer and nail ... and save quite a few hundred bucks
If you’re doing super small jobs, but that creates a big whole that needs to be filled.
@@StayHandy not sure I get ya - plenty of thin nails available?
@@justanothernoobe every time I hammer pin nails I end up leaving hammer marks in the trim. Brad nailers prevent this.
You must be must better at nailing than me. I end up filling he dents. Pine is so so soft anymore
@@Bigfoothawk Probably a problem with being a hulking great Bigfoot! 🤣🤣 Maybe less "Hulk SMASH!" and a more gentle and precise approach? 🤣
Milwaukee M18 18ga, is the best in my opinion, no wind up. I have used both Dewalt and Milwaukee. And I’m a Dewalt guy.
Thanks for the insight, Scott. Looks like it’s a bit more expensive, but the no ramp up time would be nice.
Omg you not kidding . You’d have to have a Heavy and I do mean HEAVY DeWalt bias for this one and all of their no wind up gas blasters !
People who complain about the wind up time do not understand how to use this nailer properly, or the advantages of its design. I keep mine on multi fire or bump fire mode, and pull the trigger before pressing the nail or against the work piece. This means it fires instantly whenever I put it where I want the nail. This makes it faster than other nailers, when firing single nails or multiple nails. It is fly wheel driven, not air driven. One advantage of this is that the weight of the nailer is in the head, not below the handle in front of the fist. This makes the weight balance much better on the wrist. I have the 18 gauge, 16 gauge, 15 gauge, and framing nailer. They are all awesome.
Basically, the downside of a compressor that you talk about is the deciding factor. Personally as a home diyer, cordless nailers are not worth it for me. It definitely makes sense in a business environment, as that let's you set up and clean up much quicker (as you mention).
I completely agree.
I’m a carpenter for 38 years, I’ve had many nail guns, hose and cordless, the DeWalt 18 gauge trim gun is the worst gun I’ve ever owned, it jambs constantly, no matter how clean I keep it, and IT DRY FIRES! It’s a paper weight now, bought the Riobi 18 gauge gun, no issues, go figure.
You’re joking right? 😅😅😅
Great Video & Info! Been on fence, Milwaukee or DeWalt. I'm a DeWalt person, but the Milwaukee Gen 2 Nailers are great. The new DeWalt 23g Pin nailer & Cable Stapler are great, better than Milwaukee slightly. I was wondering if new Generation DeWalt would show up for the 18-up Nailers. The wind up and spin down was a factor, but the comment below stating to use bump side works for single shots was helpful.
Glad you found it helpful.
I bought mine and had 2-300 nails through it. And it was oak at the very last details, didnt sink it as wanted 😒.. Did some craphit inside the front, nope.
Today i will take it apart and check if the spring is broken. The plastic tip has a tendency to slide off.
On the good side, what a freedom not hump around compressor and a hose that gets snagged or tripped in to 😂!
Although the 20-25 bar system is the ultimate in performance still, and so expensive....
Thanks for sharing your experience.