Considering chordless nailer need help

[majorbanjo]

I'm heavily invested in Milwaukee m18 platform, but have read quite a few not so great reviews abkut their nailers.....so considering dewault 20v .16 gauge...will be my only dewalt chordless since i gave my nephew my 1/2 impact and bought milwaukee high torque...

Your thoughts and recommendations?

 

[kythri]

If you're already invested in the M18 cordless platform, why not pick up the Milwaukee nailer and give it a chance - return it if it doesn't work to your satisfaction?

That's what I'd do, before adding another battery platform.

 

[Fbmoose48]

The M18 16 gauge works fine, its the 18 gauge that can be questionable

 

[ocloc24]

Majorbanjo... chordless... haha

 

[ptgarcia]

Like Fbmoose48 said, based on what I've seen and read, the 16-gauge nailer is good to go. Its the 18-gauge that isn't so hot. I'd get the Milwaukee.

 

[jgromada]

From the original post I'm not sure what type of Nailer he is looking for. Since he is talking about an 18 gauge DeWalt (20v) i am assuming trim work and not framing. There is a ton more options if you consider a small portable compressor ($150) or less and then there are a ton more options. I got a 16 gauge Nailer (pneumatic) from Hitachi which is great. For lighter trim i have a 18 gauge brad Nailer from Ridgid (18v). many options.

 

[ocloc24]

He said 16 gauge

 

[rsanter]

If you're already invested in the M18 cordless platform, why not pick up the Milwaukee nailer and give it a chance - return it if it doesn't work to your satisfaction?

That's what I'd do, before adding another battery platform.

Only thing I know is that my dad had the dewalt and it works great.

However I would give the Milwaukee a try first as you already have their stuff

 

[bcradio]

Milwaukee is fine... just go with them.

 

[1990 Grand Wag]

I'm heavily invested in Milwaukee m18 platform, but have read quite a few not so great reviews abkut their nailers.....so considering dewault 20v .16 gauge...will be my only dewalt chordless since i gave my nephew my 1/2 impact and bought milwaukee high torque...

Your thoughts and recommendations?

Since I already had Ridgid 18V tools and batteries, when I was home in Georgia for the holidays, I stopped by Direct Tools Outlet. They had the brushless 16 gauge Ridgid for 50 bucks (reconditioned, but it looked brand new other than being marked "RECON"). I like it, works well, heavy, but for 50 dollars, I came out on top! My $.02

 

[majorbanjo]

Thanks for the input.....will probably try the 16 gauge said Milwaukee

 

[ThatSickRip]

I got the Milwaukee 16g last summer and its been fine, no issues.

 

[Fcvapor05]

I have the 18 gauge Milwaukee brad shooter and haven't had a single problem with it.. not sure why people are down on it. It's shot a couple thousand nails so far in its life without a jam or other problem...