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Channel Shop Review of the Ferrex CCT18GW cordless nail gun and stapler. This is a budget tool so let's look at the good, bad and the ugly.
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[@paulcooper9187]

I purchased one of these last year, and it works like a dream, no issues. Just needs some thought around how to use it.

[@jigsey.]

I've the workzone version..had it 3 years completely replaced my air compressor gun... It's fantastic never let me down yet

[@basher875]

Unlike your other reviews of Aldi’s tools this one has the battery and charger I would be interested in getting one as the price is reasonable so thanks for the video review

[@jaimegarcia2422]

Thank you for your help i will share them as well to some friends.i enjoyed your instructions.

[@jeffreyrichardson9424]

Hi David. I got one about 6 months ago. Yes you have to play about with it to get use to it. But for what you pay for its a good buy. Glad you told us you can get nails from other suppliers as I've ran out of nails. Cheers David. Top man.

[@InTheWorkshop]

Cheers Jeffrey 👍

[@jr4750jr]

Great review and thanks for your input about this Ferrex Unit.

[@gedreillyhomestead6926]

I bought the drill along with the nailer, both came with the same battery and a charger so which ever tool I'm using I've got a spare battery charged or on charge. 👍 😎

[@sunnybnk]

I've had a VonHaus equivalent for six or seven years now - same nail gun just a different colour. Used in diy so not heavy use. Never had any issues with it and eliminates the need for my compressor to power my air nailer. On a big job I'd use the air nailer as it is lighter to use 😀 but has the air hose to get in the way 🙁.

[@weejohnoo]

Thanks for a good detailed review and demo.

[@creepycrawlything]

Best review on this Ferrex nail gun, that I've seen.

[@InTheWorkshop]

Thanks Colin 👍

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hello David, A good review showing the pro's and con's... well done... Cheers. Paul,,

[@InTheWorkshop]

Thanks Paul 👍

[@Thesidingsworkshop]

Good unboxing and review mate, will be interesting to see what you think in a few months 👍

[@GrumpysWorkshop4]

Good review mate, I did look at these before I decided to import a metabo from the USA. For the money its a bargain. Even the metabo sometimes leaves 2 inch brads proud in thick hardwoods.

[@WeekendShedHead]

Great review David 👌, I’m tempted to buy one 👍

[@carolinewright7844]

Thank you for such a brilliant review 👏👏👏 I actually ordered this yesterday! Your review will help me more than you know, I will probably watch it a couple more times when I receive mine. I’ve been watching videos on here for weeks and yours was by far the best 👍👍

[@InTheWorkshop]

Thank you very much 🙂👍

[@vincentkavanagh4863]

Wd40 in the head

[@jacquelinemcmillan2793]

Hi would this nail a 2x4 to brick?

[@drummingriffin]

Hi, nice review. I have the air powered nail guns from Aldi and they are very good. Used them to build my 22ft x 11ft workshop in 2005. No complaints then and none now as it is still standing. TBH I didn't know Aldi did a battery powered nail gun, I will have to look into this as it would be invaluable at the allotment where I don't have main power. Cheers, Norm.

[@andyweir5845]

I followed the instructions and it is working perfect.

[@briansworkshop01]

Great review and thanks for your honesty as always great video thanks David and remember stay safe and make 🍺🍺👍👍

[@InTheWorkshop]

Thanks Brian 👍

[@syayue5863]

Thankyou for your detail review, as a home DIY person and a compulsive Aldi customer it was very helpful to know what I’m buying. It was great to know the capability of the gun ( impossible to test ) before the purchase. Would be great if you can do similar testing on all their home DIY tools.

[@nickwalton8864]

I bought one last year. It’s brilliant. Done architraves and fencing.

[@jacquelinemcmillan2793]

Hi do you know would this nail a 2x4 to brick wall?

[@nickwalton8864]

Definitely not imo. Needs to be screwed.

[@garystrother7686]

I wish he had told the overall weight, and balance of the unit. I heard a few years ago that if you could get nails made in America that you don't get as much jamming. I been thinking about getting one for some time now. Thanks for the video.

[@azza1793]

This is a DIY tool not designed or built for commercial use therefore i don’t suppose weight/balance is really an issue to the DIYer

[@trickyjabs]

Terrifically detailed review, have subscribed 👍

[@InTheWorkshop]

Thanks very much Matt 👍

[@mickeyyoung9233]

I've had mine for about 4 years or more and it's been absolutely great. Its cheap but it's the same components as other more expensive brands just in a different plastic casing. I use mine alot and in the beginning I had a good few jams but not for awhile has it jammed on me. If it does jam its an easy fix anyway. I would highly recommend this gun it will definitely get you out of bind and easily make money back on time saved messing around trying to hammer little panel pins..

[@MrSnookerballs]

what's the shortest nails that can be use in this nailer as I want to use 15mm if possible. cheers

[@InTheWorkshop]

20mm is the shortest that can be used in this.

[@michaelplays2449]

Great review, thanks

[@tullypoo]

Very well explained, nice one 👍

[@InTheWorkshop]

Thanks 👍

[@AB-C1]

Great video mate I've just ordered one and also trying to find out if other batteries fit it from any other brands as it's a generic make rather than a brand in itself. I also found out they used to have Samsung Batteries and now they don't could be they're made by a cheaper version from different company so will see whether they maintain teh good write up they've had last 3 years as it's only changed this last release batch.. only found out through my own digging in the details and online.. Fingers crossed I guess but at least there's a 3 year warranty of it don't do what it's supposed to/sink em in properly then it's going back.. 100%

[@alanhat5252]

That looks like the Draper one in the current Toolstation catalogue at £190. They also have an Einhell at £85 which looks tidier & I would trust more.

[@86config]

I have the Worx version and found it gave me a lot of jams and problems with hardwood penetration ( which i am working exclusively with ). However i have found the DeWalt galvanised brads solved all my issues with my gun, not had a single jam and penetration is better ( ohh err missus )

[@SimonAndersonphotography]

Great review thank you

[@InTheWorkshop]

Thanks Simon 👍

[@kirkhamandy]

cheers for the review

[@margaretmacmillan6167]

i have one and it's brilliant .

[@krakenhackenla]

Had another name version of this tool, it was a waste of money. Removing a jammed nail was a pain and it happened too often, the nail driving pin became stuck in the fired position and it leaves a big mark in the work surface that needs filling ( ok when using the staples). After about 3 days of not heavy use it just stopped working. Buy cheap, buy twice.

[@Keith9534]

Great review. Has anyone confirmed if it takes series 90 or 91 staples?

[@glynwilliams1225]

Afternoon David. Good informative review. Be interesting. To see how it performs on the shed.”👌👌

[@InTheWorkshop]

Used it on the shed today Glyn and it worked great 👍

[@glynwilliams1225]

@@InTheWorkshop 👍

[@billymoore9619]

What type gun will use staples & brads?

[@dennislions1]

if you get a nail block warning remove nails and fire once will clear then its reset

[@marktwain2813]

Hi David. Thank you for the comprehensive review! I have a question, when you went out to nail the log and also when you tried to nails a sandwich of three pieces of wood, was your power setting set to max at the top? I have one of these and I sink 50mm nails into hard timber with to problems. The unit I got, unfortunately jams every few nails. Took it apart, fit and finish of the internals are a hit and miss thing. Firing head being misaligned is just one of the issues. Waiting to see if manufacturer will help me rectify the situation. Fingers crossed.

[@InTheWorkshop]

Hi Mark, when you say power setting I can only think you are talking about the depth setting. I could not tell you where I had this set but I will not be using it on hardwoods as I think this would put a lot of stress and wear on the internals. I used the gun for cladding my shed part of the workshop and it worked great. Hope you get sorted with yours 👍

[@marktwain2813]

@@InTheWorkshop Yes, I was referring to the depth setting. I was curious as I never use it at full power and nails are always fully embedded, unless a failure occurs. Long winded process dealing with the Chinese. Trying their best to blame users instead of less than desirable quality of product. Cheers!

[@AB-C1]

They've changed from Samsung to non Samsung Batteries I suspect the units may be made by someone else also under the generic "Ferrex" front name.. perhaps they aren't as well made as they were previously now, I'm hoping that's not the case as I've just ordered one so wait and see.. also trying to find out if other brands will fit it as it's a generic design that a few "brands" use under different names so I'm hoping the battery fitting is the same on some others like Worx or Riobi which look to be the same aswell as Silverline and a couple of others and prices varying MASSIVELY upwards of the Ferrex for basically the same tool so I don't think you can go wrong for £85 if it works as it should and if not then it's going back! Lol 😅👍💪😎

[@reaper060670]

Alri bro.. Great review of this Ferrex Nail gun.. I know these will take the Workzone? Aldi 18V batteries as well bcos I watched another review of this gun and the guy did the test with the Worx better also.. It wouldn't take the 20V but the 18V fitted it perfectly.. He used it fine. Just thought I throw that in here for anybody who has the other Aldi batteries.. Take care pal..

[@neilfraser6646]

Spare battery is Bauker ABP 118w1 from Toolstation

[@stephenmason5682]

did u try holding the led switch in?

[@banusbaby]

Does that Macalester battery work in it?

[@paulwrite1405]

I'm a carpenter 35 years on the tools and I was cringing every time you was firing it the reason being that you had got your fingers underneath the timber and take it from me it only takes a knot or a nail etc and it can make the nail bend and come out the side and straight into your hand or finger and you will know about it I've seen it happen keep your hands from under neath the work peirce I think it will really sting in the bath lol

[@jacquelinemcmillan2793]

Would this nail 2x4 block to brick wall?

[@johngratton467]

The battery (and probably the tool itself) is made by Positec, Positec make for a lot of different manufacturers they are consumer branded as Worx the Bauker 18V Battery 2.0Ah from Toolstation is supposed to be compatible I would imagine (but not tried it) the Worx batteries are too

[@InTheWorkshop]

Thanks John for this info, I have actually got a Ferrex 18V 2Ah battery from one of my other tools I might try 👍

[@neilfraser6646]

The Bauker battery does work as I've got one

[@bb-ballistics1706]

Also the work zone 18v batteries fit.

[@tomrailton9201]

Good video David have you done one on their table saw I bought one a couple of years ago only done two cuts with it. Take care and stay safe mate. Tom.

[@InTheWorkshop]

No sorry Tom I've never bought their table saw.

[@mBaggins]

Hey mate thanks for the video. Whats the recoil/ vibration on this machine like?

[@InTheWorkshop]

Not too bad

[@jawnTem]

I've had my eye on 20V one from WORX and came across your video trying to find a review on it. Not sure if you've ever heard of them before or if they are only in the US.

[@InTheWorkshop]

Yeah I've heard of Worx but never had any of their tools.

[@snovku]

Nice review, David. Good to see one where the limitations of tools are shown - not just the good bits. Bit bulky for my liking I think. I'll stick with my air-powered one that I got on Gumtree for £20. New in the box - guy's son had bought him a better one for his birthday day after he bought the workzone one. I don't need one outside my shed at the moment but I will bear it in mind if things change. Just a little note - video still comes up with WsW logo in bottom right corner. Might want to change that with the channel name changing? Thanks for sharing.

[@SteveMonk1956]

Hello David, I see these are available again shortly and I might be in the market for one. After a few months how is it standing up? still worth looking at ? Thanks for the great videos, I really enjoy them.

[@InTheWorkshop]

Sorry Steve didn't see this, up to now the nail gun is working as it did in the review 👍

[@SteveMonk1956]

@@InTheWorkshop Thank you David, I have now bought one and so far very pleased with it. :-)

[@DeneF]

I have only just learned the hammer and thus have never even been near a nail gun. Whilst stuck at home I have been teaching myself some stuff, I have been making square and rectangle planters from broken pallets. Do you think this would be any good for that? I haven't a clue what wood, soft or hard that pallets are made from? Great review and teaching video. Many thanks. Have subbed.

[@InTheWorkshop]

Thanks very much Dene, I think this will be up to the job you will just need to get some different length nails as the ones you get are probably to long. Take care 👍

[@alanhat5252]

@@InTheWorkshop if you fire against a heavy piece of steel the nail will turn back into the wood if the tool is strong enough.

[@alanhat5252]

most pallets are softwood but not all.

[@steveparadox1]

Thanks for this video! Do you think this would this be suitable for fixing MDF skirting to block work? Cheers

[@InTheWorkshop]

Probably not

[@steveparadox1]

@@InTheWorkshop aaah bugger! Thanks

[@ChrisMccann1822]

Would you recommend a nematic nailer or battery operated one ? I have never owed one but looking to get one

[@InTheWorkshop]

I prefer using an air nailer with a hose and compressor. Obviously this restricts where you use them. I have never used the nailers with gas cartridges.

[@MD-en3zm]

This looks a lot like the Bauer brad nailer sold at Harbor Freight in the US for about $100, often on sale for around $80. I bet it’s made in the same factory.

[@raywilson3166]

They always are

[@MD-en3zm]

@@raywilson3166 Yup. You pay different amounts for different brand names stuck onto the same items.

[@michaellloyd463]

Yes, the box is the same as the Erbauer range in the UK !!!

[@revinkork]

This is the same as the draper d20, only difference is draper is 20 volt

[@tonimartin-beckett2523]

This looks like the model I bought from Sealey, made in Asia and badged, the first Sealey one I bought, I sent back for repair three times, the first time the striker snapped, the next two times it just didn't fire, on the fourth time it failed, they sent me a replacement, this worked for about 30 firings then failed, since it was now out of warranty, their customer service came to an end. I tried to get it repaired without success, stored it in my workshop until I threw it out as a complete waste of time and money. Incidentley I am a 75 year old retired engineer and hobbyist so it did not get excessive use.

[@InTheWorkshop]

Yeah, wear to the firing pin is my concern with this but OK at the moment but this nail gun does not get a lot of use.

[@atomicfairy9588]

Thanks you saved me 109 euro in Aldi.

[@maximiliandegarnerinvonmon6457]

It is not heavy at all. Also did not even realise there was an LED.

[@jefflaws1505]

I got one from ebay that takes Makita 18v battery its good but very very heavy I wouldnt like to use it all day.

[@woody1380]

Good review to show why it's not worth buying. Far too many issues.

[@MAC071]

Can this go through a 1mm or 1.5mm thick aluminum sheet?

[@InTheWorkshop]

Sorry I don't know

[@54mrbola]

What is min size nails that can be used?

[@InTheWorkshop]

20mm

[@boatman6865]

I bought one of these and found it kept getting blocked. I stoped using it

[@PhilsWorkshop1953]

Nice informative vid David but to be honest not that impressed with it sadly for me it’s a failure

[@GGGaming-nv1np]

Saw this today in Aldi,which brands of nails can you use with this gun?, cheers

[@InTheWorkshop]

18 gauge Brad nails, you can get them from Screwfix 👍

[@GGGaming-nv1np]

@@InTheWorkshop cheers mate

[@MrDaiseymay]

I can't see the justifiction for these, Unless, as a Diy'er with a large project to do, or you work in the construction business, as employee or private. The Claw Headed Hammer is the most basic tool , and first item to buy, when you start to put your Tool collection together.

[@MikeWilliams-yp9kl]

I just got one from aldi off the internet took it back to store same day kept jamming, they tried to sell me a dodgy one 😟

[@InTheWorkshop]

Yeah, mines jammed once up till now but I'm sure as it wears it will jam more often.

[@alanwood4968]

Nail guns have come a long way in 60 plus years.

[@leepaulalexander]

I've got one of these...nails are OK, staples jam toooooo much

[@John-vg4rn]

I will stick with my royobi thanks

[@InTheWorkshop]

Don't blame you John, I would have more expensive makes if I could afford them 🙂👍

[@alancheshire1577]

Hi David how much is this and where can I buy one thanks

[@InTheWorkshop]

This was bought from Aldi but that was a long time ago and it's just when they have them in on the odd occasion. I thought I mentioned the price in the video, I think I paid around £80 - £90

[@johnwhitfield1162]

He doesn't have a clue I haven't had a problem with this gun the light goes off by itself

[@spiner58]

No two hands please 😊

[@its_marc]

Annoying it doesn’t take the normal ferrex batteries. I don’t want to keep buying more.

[@mathewgallimore1484]

Have to ask, why the change to the channel name? And thanks for the review, I saw this yesterday but didn't pick it up due to the compatibility as I have some of the 20/40 watt ferrex items. Glad I gave it a miss from looking at your experience.

[@InTheWorkshop]

Changed the name because I title a lot of my videos In The Workshop and it's easy for folk to remember 🙂

[@georgeroberts6457]

your review is wrong m8, you used the staple and changed the depth gadge a massive amount trhen shot smaller nails but but when you loaded the 50ml nails they stuck out of course soft wood will take them but changing the depth gadge will drive the 50ml nail all the way down. both nails went through your hard wood stopping at the depthregardless if hardwood was on top or under the 2 softer wood.

[@juanrodriguez-st2oq]

You need to unjam at the tip.

[@velcroman11]

If it is an Aldi cheap buy then, you have a bought a cheap tool and likely, JUNK! If it breaks you will spend the rest of your life try to get a refund or if it is out of warranty, you will never get the parts from Aldi because they have change the supplier and or the one you bought was an e d of line production and the manufacturer was just clearing the warehouse. Remember, you don’t get a Rolls Royce for the price of a Zepher.

[@paul-fk7de]

Wish I had one but don't think you can get them anymore

[@jas20per]

Just a sideways thought, how many hammers or nails could you purchase for its cost also it is useless when the battery gives out where a hammer is perfect ally hand operated with no limit.

[@randomtux1234]

14:55 jammed after the first nail eh