Hitachi NT1850DE 18 Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer Review, 5/8" to 2" NT1850DE
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Smooth Brad Nailer - Hitachi's new Brushless 18 gauge cordless brad nailer (NT1850DE) delivers more power with a reduced weight. Size and weight of battery operated nailers is what has kept them from taking over the market in this category, leaving pneumatic nails still in the game. The Hitachi NT1850DE 18V lithium-ion brad nailer is designed to drive 18 gauge brad nails from 5/8" to 2" in length.
Hitachi controls most features with a unique push button and LED light configuration. In the nailers case, a selective actuation button, allows a user to choose between bump or sequential firing modes. Additional features include a tool-less depth of drive adjustment, quick clear nose with tool-less jam release, on-tool battery indicator, LED light, integrated pivoting belt hook, side trigger lock switch, and a rubber over-molded shell to reduce accidental damage from setting the tool down.
Hitachi's nailers have zero ramp up time with a very nice trigger and a smooth fire. The nailer is ready to fire again instantly and there is little to no feedback or kick from the fire. Unfortunately, there is no dryfire lockout, so you have to watch the magazine to make sure there are nails loaded, otherwise the unit will put a divot in your wood without placing a nail.
All Hitachi's battery powered tools come with a limited lifetime tool warranty on non-wearable parts. The Hitachi 18V lithium-ion battery comes with a two-year warranty.
Specifications
Weight (w/ battery): 7.3 lbs.
Magazine Capacity: 100 Nails
Magazine Type: Side Loading
Driving Speed: 2-3 Nails Per Second
Fasteners Per Charge: Up To 1,650 Nails
Fasteners: 5/8" to 2" 18 Gauge Straight Brad Nails
Battery Type: 18V Lithium Ion
Battery Amp Hour: 3.0Ah (compact)
Number of Batteries: 1
Motor Type: Brushless
Impressive
Hitachi's 18 gauge brad nailer is powered by their new compact 3.0Ah compact lithium-ion battery, which is also compatible with all other Hitachi 18V Li-Ion slide-type, battery-powered tools. This small, compact battery delivers enough power for this tool to sink 1,577 nails on one battery charge.
In testing, the holes left from the nailer were excellent. There was no push or additional indentations left from the feedback after the fire. The trigger and firing process are fast, quiet and incredibly smooth. The only issue we found with this nailer was that it was not capable of sinking a 2" brad nail in solid oak. For some trim carpenters and woodworkers, that could be an issue. It could however easily and consistently sink a 1-1/2" brad nail in the same material.
Hitachi has made some great improvements to this nailer and created one of the top nailers for ergonomics and smooth firing. In testing, we did not have any jams or issues with any nail placements, even in tight spots. The battery platform and chargers are very solid and this would be a great platform to invest in! The Hitachi Triple Hammer Impact Driver is probably one of the best on the market!
Good review. To the point and no cheesy jokes. Subscribed
Oh, and I just saw that this unit comes with their new sub-compact 3.0 battery--that's a definite selling point, no more cheap old batteries!!
Problems after about 3,500 2” Brad’s irregular firing some set perfectly lots of miss fires and incomplete nail firing ( not fully driven in) just less than 3 months I find its weight a non issue
We use only 2” brads - casing to 5/ 8 drywall into stud incomplete nailing on the window liner side - pine lumber what do you think?
use mine everyday at my job, put thousands of nails through it, never had an issue yet...have it about 2 years. i love this gun
Did you figure out the problem? Mines not sinking the nails completely and very often
hey I just bought one of these and find that the plunger is loose. is this normal? I'm finding it difficult to use for 1/4 round ect around windows.
I'm not liking it as much as my old Paslode. I feel this nailer leaves way too much mark from the nail hole. the paslode was much better.
blue03r6 it should not be very loose at all
Hey, largely because of positive reviews like this one I picked one of these up at Menards on sale for $199.00. This price is good through December 5th, 2018.
All of the gauge nailers are on sale for that price. I assume it is because of the name change. Good deal!
It has to do with the change over to the 18/36 volt lineup but menards gives you a free 3.0ah battery as well.
So much cheaper in America than UK. It's 400 dollar bare unit here 😭
You said 'some nails' would not go through the full 2" oak target. Are you talking about brand names or types? What's your experience with those? Do they sell a lubricated nail? Wouldn't that make a difference? While you point out that it's unusual to drive oak to oak, I do occasionally do thick oak. I like the idea of the small head size.
Dennis Mathias I had great success with the paslode nails, but Bostitch nails were not working well. Could the lubrication of the material that connects the nail be the difference? I am unsure you can get lubricated nails as it could have an effect of the woods finish. The difference could also be the stiffness of the nail and the material the nail is made from.
I was thinking about a waxed nail or shellac heat release..remember cement nails? Anyway, you ought to invent and patent those! Remember who told ya. Great videos BTW.
Senco nails have something on them called "Sencote" which is like a lubricant that is activated by the heat of the nail being driven. And after it is driven, it hardens so the nail is stronger and "glued" into place. Works great!
This is the one gun I stay away from for just the reason you mention, ITS HUGE ! Just to big for me, I love the framing gun but i still prefer my air nailer when it comes to 18 gauge, it fits in tight spots better
between this one an Milwaukee 18ga, which one do you think is better or easy to use ?
If you need to sink long nails in hardwood, the Milwaukee, but the recoil and double hole left with the Milwaukee is the downside. If you use it like a normal 18g nailer, this one is much more smooth!
WorkshopAddict Appreciate that. That what I was worried about, the recoil on Milwaukee. My 15ga is hell-of-a-gun, but recoil is sucks, too strong. Looks like this Hitachi one, is way to go with.
A pnuematic
Hi there!
I'm thinking about this nailer, it Will be my first nailer. What nail brand would you guys recommend buying? Tacwise looks like a very budget friendly choice, is it to cheap? Will it fit this gun? I'm only a rookie hobby wood worker. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Check the price of passload and senco nails compared to tacwise.
@@WorkshopAddict Thank you for answering back and thank you for the advise
you did bot the hitachi and milwaukee nailers witch one would you say works better for performance, nail head size and quality.
The milwaukee gen 2 18g brad,she's a beast and u cannot go wrong
Great review. Are there any brands out there that could do the full 2 inch in oak with no issues? If so, did those tools have any drawbacks that this hitachi does not have?
Steven Smith A 2" 18 gauge nail is the wrong choice for solid hardwood. You need to choose the proper nail for the job.
The Milwaukee will sink 2" in Oak, but the recoil and extra hole left is the downside.
That is generally true but it was one of the tests he chose, so some might do that on rare occasions. If there is a similar nailer on the market with all the pros of the hitachi and is also able to excel at that tough test, I think it's worth knowing. I would agree that a 16 gauge nailer would be more appropriate for that application, and imagine the DeWalt 16 gauge angle would be a top pick from the reviews I've seen on youtube...cheers
I only got about 50/50 success with my M18 brad nailer sinking 2" nails in solid oak during my testing. About half were sunk flush, and half were about 1/32-1/16" proud. That was on max depth setting for the nailer too.
WorkshopAddict That doesn't mean that it's the right choice for the application. I would recommend using a 15 gauge nail if nailing through hardwood into hardwood with that length of nail. Again, it's about choosing the proper nail. How many people are nailing hardwood together? That doesn't come up often.
Hitachi 23g 18v vid?
I will see what I can do.