[StabMasterArs0n]

Got the Metabo/Hitachi framer last summer. It will over drive if you don't adjust depth on hem fir. Sinks 3" brights into lvl no problem. It's fine for smaller work but won't keep up if set on bounce fire. It's also heavy and a little on the larger side. Difficult for things like blocking in tight spaces. Only holds one rack of 21 degree nails while my old porta cable holds 2. I use it for decks and small remodel jobs. For larger stuff I'm still breaking out the compressor.

 

[BC Rollin]

Bought the gun today boys. Will be putting it to use maybe tomorrow. Will report back.

 

[Warren]

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Bought the gun today boys. Will be putting it to use maybe tomorrow. Will report back.

Put the smallest battery you own in it. It really doesn't need a lot of battery power, but the added weight of a bigger battery is very uncomfortable.

 

[BC Rollin]

Put the smallest battery you own in it. It really doesn't need a lot of battery power, but the added weight of a bigger battery is very uncomfortable.

Thanks. I have some 3ah I will use.

 

[Windycity]

Let me know how you like it


I’m interested in getting the dewalt nailer


David

 

[BC Rollin]

Used the gun today working on forming up for the safe room ceiling. It did great. Took it out of the box on site and used a 3AH battery. I did not make any depth adjustments to the gun and it shot great and sunk the nails fine.

Working by myself so I had to quit at 2:00, I was getting too hot. Not having to mess with extension cords, compressor, or air hoses was great. So far I’m very pleased with the purchase.

One thing I forgot to mention, it shoots the 30 degree paper strip nails. I only holds one clip but that is fine with me. When one clip was getting low I threw in a new one on top so the magazine was completely full with barely enough room for the slide to release and lock behind the nails. The gun began to misfire, I guess because the spring doesn’t have enough force to keep the nails pushed up. Went back to one clip of nails at a time and it never misfired again.

 

[builditguy]

Now you’re talking! I didn’t even know they made an adaptor like that. I’ll look into that. Been working good for you huh

Yes. No problems at all.

 

[TylerKotar]

I have a lot of Dewalt tools myself but have you looked at Milwaukee's nailers? The main reason i like the Milwaukee ones better is due to the size difference they are a lot slimmer and more streamlined Dewalt's motor housing is extremely big when comparing it to the Milwaukee. I wouldn't be surprise if they come out with an updated more slimmer version here soon.

 

[JFM constr]

This is more of a rant but my first cordless gun is a M18 18gauge crown stapler .stopped sinking staples almost after i got it ,very little use .got it fixed and i was thinking of getting more of there guns .Now though that crown stapler is no longer sinking staples in hard wood .still 'mostly' does in framing lumber .it has not been used "that much" misc stuff . At this point the dewalt is looking good .
need to see if i can find info regarding cordless nailgun reliability .the mechanical spring or such would seem like it would be more dependable .

 

[Warren]

I have owned the Dewalt cordless framing nailer, for about 7 years. Other than the spring replacement on 2 of the 3, no other issues. I also have the 15ga and 16ga trim nailers. Biggest issue with these is the spring that pushes the nails up, doesn't like when the magazine is full. Would probably use them a lot more if I could get that remedied.

 

[BC Rollin]

I have owned the Dewalt cordless framing nailer, for about 7 years. Other than the spring replacement on 2 of the 3, no other issues. I also have the 15ga and 16ga trim nailers. Biggest issue with these is the spring that pushes the nails up, doesn't like when the magazine is full. Would probably use them a lot more if I could get that remedied.

My buddy has the 16 and can only do one clip of nails at a time for that reason. Not a huge issue because the gun works so great otherwise.

 

[Warren]

My buddy has the 16 and can only do one clip of nails at a time for that reason. Not a huge issue because the gun works so great otherwise.

The brand of nails you use can also make a difference. I recently bought some of brand 15 ga that wont shoot in any of my 4 15 ga guns.

 

[JFM constr]

Warren is the spring replacement something I do myself .
The milwaukee requires me to send it in .

 

[Mordekyle]

Warren is the spring replacement something I do myself .
The milwaukee requires me to send it in .

The spring replacement is easy on the Dewalt . My 12-year-old did it.


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[Warren]

The spring replacement is easy on the Dewalt . My 12-year-old did it.


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I am not very mechanical, so I had my 68 year old brother-in-law do mine. Looks pretty straight forward though, and the kit is like $42

 

[VinylHanger]

The brand of nails you use can also make a difference. I recently bought some of brand 15 ga that wont shoot in any of my 4 15 ga guns.

I'd bet a buck they are Griprite.

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[VinylHanger]

This is more of a rant but my first cordless gun is a M18 18gauge crown stapler .stopped sinking staples almost after i got it ,very little use .got it fixed and i was thinking of getting more of there guns .Now though that crown stapler is no longer sinking staples in hard wood .still 'mostly' does in framing lumber .it has not been used "that much" misc stuff . At this point the dewalt is looking good .
need to see if i can find info regarding cordless nailgun reliability .the mechanical spring or such would seem like it would be more dependable .

I love my Dewalt narrow crown stapler. It's as fast as pneumatic when laying luan.

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[Warren]

I'd bet a buck they are Griprite.

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Nope, actually Prebena branded. I generally just get the Senco 15 ga, but they were out of stock.

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[precision coatings]

We went to battery nailers, years ago. So much easier than dealing with hoses. First 2 were DeWalt. We have used them so much, they don't sink nails anymore. Maybe a new pin is needed, not sure. I can't really estimate how many nails. A few room additions and one house. Using only the DeWalt.
We switched to the Milwaukee, last year. One house down and one 2000 sq ft room addition, so far.

The Milwaukee is a better nailer. Sinks nails every time. They copied the Hitachi nailer, but that's ok. It's still very good.
The down side is the weight. At least 10 lbs. Not sure about the DeWalt, but I would estimate 8 lbs. Hitachi says 11 1/2 lbs.

If I had to pick, I would go with the Milwaukee. It's just better technology than the DeWalt. AND, we have all Dewalt tools, except for those 2 Milwaukee nailers.
It is heavy. For a while, I kept the DeWalt in my truck and used it when my arm got tired. The young guys didn't get tired.

I second ya on that Milwaukee is insane for quality! They save alot of time worth the extra $ plus guys pay more for used Milwaukee

 

[Mordekyle]

My spring just broke on the 21* framer last week.


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