Archives: Nailer/Stapler

Metabo HPT 36v Cordless Metal Connector Nailer Review

Metabo HPT 36v Metal Connector Nailer Model NR3665DA The Metabo HPT 36V MultiVolt Cordless Metal Connector Nailer is designed to increase productivity on the residential framing job site by eliminating the need to navigate long hoses around the job site. When Metabo HPT reached out to us for a review the timing could not have […]

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Paslode 30° XP Framing Nailer Review

Paslode 30° Cordless XP Framing Nailer (Model CFN325XP) Paslode recently introduced their newest nailer model; the Paslode 30° XP Framing Nailer with fuel-powered performance. The new Model CFN325XP (#906300) is engineered, built, and tested with the PRO in mind so it was a natural fit for us to bring along to the job site and review […]

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Metabo HPT 18V MultiVolt Brad Nailer NT1850DF

Metabo HPT MultiVolt 18-Guage Brad Nailer NT1850DF Review We recently tested the Metabo HPT 18V MultiVolt 18-gauge brad nailer.  This new nailer is touted to be 30% more compact, and 31% lighter than the previous model. The NT1850DF is part of the expanding MultiVolt system 18-volt and 36-volt power tools from Metabo HPT. The Metabo HPT Brad […]

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Milwaukee M12 Pin Nailer

Milwaukee M12 Cordless 23-Gauge  Pin Nailer 2540-21 We recently tested the Milwaukee M12 Gauge Pin Nailer 2540-21. The new pin nailer runs off of Milwaukee’s M12 battery platform. This pin nailer weighs 3.3 lbs. and drives 23-gauge headless pin nails ranging in length from 1⁄2” to 1-3/8″ and is best suited for the most delicate […]

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Craftsman 20V Stapler & Framing Nail Guns Review

Craftsman 20V Brushless 18GA Stapler and 21° Framing Nail Guns (Models: CMCN621PL & CMCN618N) We recently got the chance to test out a couple of Craftsman 20V Nail Guns, the Craftsman 20V Narrow Crown Stapler, and the 21º Framing Nailer. Cordless nail guns are now a staple (pun intended) on most job sites and most […]

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RIDGID 18V Brushless Brad & Framing Nail Guns Review

RIDGID 18V Brushless 18GA Brad and 21° Framing Nail Guns (Models: R09891B & R09894) We recently got the chance to test out a couple of RIDGID 18V Nail Guns, the RIDGID 18V Brad Nail Gun with clean drive technology and the 21º Framing Nailer. Cordless nail guns have been on the market for some time […]

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DEWALT 15-Gauge Finish Nailer – 4 Year Look Back

DEWALT DCN650 Finish Nailer Look-Back Review In this look-back tool, review were going to look a the DEWALT DCN650. Its DEWALTs Brushless 15 gauge finish nailer. [Gen 2] Finish carpentry has been relying on pneumatic nailers since the first one was introduced in 1950. In 1986 we saw their introduction of gas and battery nailers and […]

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Milwaukee M18 Brad Nailer – 1 Year Look Back

Milwaukee 18 Gauge Brad Nailer 2746-20 Gen 2 Look-back Review I run mostly Milwaukee and Makita platform tools. Many of the tools in this trailer I have done a tool review on, and while tools usually perform well in the beginning the real testament to a good tool is productivity and longevity. We took a […]

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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 21 Degree Framing Nailer Review

Milwaukee 2744-21 Cordless 21 Degree Framing Nailer This year Milwaukee introduced two new cordless framing nailers in the popular 21 and 30 degree nail configurations. We’ve been using both versions on jobsites this Fall and this review focuses on the 21 degree version. We also reviewed the other model, Milwaukee 2745-21 30 Degree Cordless Nailer […]

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DEWALT 20V Cordless Roofing Nailer

DEWALT 20V Cordless Wire Collated Roofing Nailer DCN45RNB Review We recently got our hands on the DEWALT 20V 15° cordless coil roofing nailer. This is the first battery-powered only nailer we’ve seen, we did review the Duo-fast gas nailer years ago, but it did not stick with contractors. We’ve been using the DEWALT pneumatic nailer […]

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