New Gen M18 FUEL™ Finish Nailers
Updated Milwaukee Cordless Finish Nailers
MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee Tool continues to deliver disruptive innovation by introducing the newest generation of cordless angled finish nailers. The M18 FUEL™ 16 Gauge Angled and 15 Gauge Finish Nailers new generation is a pneumatic replacement with the power to sink nails in hardwoods, while leaving clean consistent nail holes. 
“For years our users have demanded a Milwaukee® cordless solution to their finish nailer frustrations. Unwilling to settle for subpar performance, we continued to advance our technologies until we could provide a truly game-changing solution for these users,” said Sean Kelley, Senior Product Manager for Milwaukee Tool. “After listening to the concerns voiced by our end users with our previous generation, we got to work rebuilding our old design. This year we’re proud to launch the second generation of our 15 Gauge and 16 Gauge Angled cordless finish nailers. With no gas cartridges necessary, the power to sink nails in the most demanding materials, and the fire rate to keep users productive throughout their day, these new finish nailers were worth the wait!”
Milwaukee’s new lineup of finish nailers are designed for precision and speed. Both provide sequential and contact actuation modes, while operating with zero ramp up time, keeping users productive. Leaving clean consistent nail holes leaves the least amount of damage possible on the finished material being installed. This results in less work filling and finishing nail holes, and ultimately a much higher quality finished product. Additionally, tools are fitted with bumpers and overmolds protecting any finished surface they may be placed on. The nitrogen air spring mechanism in these nailers is leveraged to deliver this performance, providing the most pneumatic like experience out of any cordless finish nailers.
The finish nailers are designed with a compact size, providing users a clear line of sight for accurate nail placement. With no gas cartridges, no consistent cleaning or maintenance required, and a POWERSTATE™ brushless motor, the nailers are designed to deliver durability and reliability to the most demanding users. Coupled with the fact that the tools fire up to 3 nails per second, users will experience greatly reduced downtime and maximized productivity.
Milwaukee is committed to improving productivity by providing performance-driven and trade-focused solutions so users can perform an entire day’s work on one battery system. The new M18 FUEL™ Angled Finish Nailers are fully compatible with the entire M18™ line and are a true testament to Milwaukee’s focus on investing in game-changing technology that truly delivers breakthrough solutions for users.
*M18 FUEL™ is engineered for the most demanding tradesmen in the world. Delivering unrivaled performance, all M18 FUEL™ products feature three Milwaukee®-exclusive innovations—The POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor, REDLITHIUM™ Battery Pack and REDLINK PLUS™ Intelligence Hardware and Software—that deliver unmatched power, run-time and durability on the jobsite. Simply put, M18 FUEL™ tools are the most powerful 18V cordless tools in their class.
Specifications
M18 FUEL™ 15 Gauge Finish Nailer (2839-21CT)
- 34 Degree DA Style 15GA Finish Nails
- Nail Length: 1 ¼” – 2 ½”
- LED Work Light
- Reversible Belt Clip
- Tool Free Jam Clearing Latch
- Three Work Contact Bracket Tips with On Tool Storage
- Tool-Free Depth Adjustment
- Bumpers & Overmold to Protect Finished Surfaces
- User Interface with Dedicated Power Button and Firing Mode Button
- Weight (w/out battery): 6.5lbs
- Warranty: 5 Years
Kit Includes: M18 FUEL™ 15 Gauge Finish Nailer, (1) M18™ REDLITHIUM™ CP 2.0Ah Battery Pack, (1) M12/M18™ Charger, and Contractor Bag
*Also available as a bare tool (2839-20)
M18 FUEL™ 16 Gauge Angled Finish Nailer (2841-21CT)
- 20 Degree 16GA Angled Finish Nails
- Nail Length: 1 ¼” – 2 ½”
- LED Work Light
- Reversible Belt Clip
- Tool Free Jam Clearing Latch
- Three Work Contact Bracket Tips with On Tool Storage
- Tool-Free Depth Adjustment
- Bumpers & Overmold to Protect Finished Surfaces
- User Interface with Dedicated Power Button and Firing Mode Button
- Weight (w/out battery): 6.4 lbs
- Warranty: 5 Years
Kit Includes: M18 FUEL™ 16 Gauge Angled Finish Nailer, (1) M18™ REDLITHIUM™ CP 2.0Ah Battery Pack, (1) M12/M18™ Charger, and Contractor Bag
*Also available as a bare tool (2841-20)
About the author
Todd Fratzel
Todd Fratzel is the Editor-in-Chief and Founder of Tool Box Buzz, and the President of Front Steps Media, LLC, a web based media company focused on the Home Improvement and Construction Industry.He is also the Principal Engineer for United Construction Corp., located in Newport, NH. In his capacity at United he oversees the Residential and Commercial Building Division along with all Design-Build projects.He is also the editor of Home Construction & Improvement.
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I just got my 15 gauge gen 2 (Home Depot is already shipping them) and it feels like they got everything right in this iteration. The power is insane, I was sinking test 2.5″ nails in a test stud so deep I couldn’t see the head at all in the clean hole. I had to turn the depth adjustment way back to get it right, but it gives me confidence it will handle LVL and oak without complaining!