Makita 18V Brad Nailer Review & Test (DFN350)

[@FixitFingers]

I hope this video helps you decide if this little brad nailer is right for you. If this was useful you can now say "Thanks" above or simply like or share it. Hit me up if you have any questions! - James

[@woodfather]

That protection against firing when you're out of nails is great, I've been tricked a bunch of times by mine, thinking I've shot a bunch of nails but then the whole thing falls apart when I take my clamps off.

[@FixitFingers]

That happened to me heaps when I used a gas gun. Damn thing would even leave a mark that looked like a nail hole! 😂

[@AceWoodCo]

Yeah James! I just picked one up a couple of weeks ago and I'm super happy with it, I only wished it shot up to 2" inch nails like other typical brad nailers and for more renovation work. Glad you made a video on it ( I was debating on making one as well, Great minds think alike 😀), there actually isn't much on this brad nailer so it's nice to see! Cheers man

[@FixitFingers]

There is a model up, the DBN500z which does 15-50mm and has bump-fire. But it is also larger, heavier and more expensive. The thickest thing I shoot is usually 19mm, so 35mm is perfect and I went for the little brother. Plus if you want 2" / 50mm brads, 16 gauge is probably a better choice. So if I worked with larger stuff I'd go the DBN600ZJ, 16 gauge 25-64mm. 😊

[@AceWoodCo]

@@FixitFingers oh yeah the beast of an alien looking one haha I definitely like the one you reviewed! so clean, simple, and comfortable. Great review, Cheers man!

Hi James, The Cordless Makita nail gun is good choice. Effective even in hardwood. The front led, trigger lock and depth adjustment are nice features. Your trial tests are successful. Thank you for the introduction and information. It's a very useful tool. See you. Stay healthy and safe. I wish you have a nice weekend. Big greetings. Yours sincerely, Mehmet

[@FixitFingers]

Thanks for you support as always Mehmet 😃

@@FixitFingers You're welcome. see you all the time. greetings.

[@ColinKlupiec]

Just found this…looking at making something out of 17mm pine non-structural form ply. From those tests I reckon it would go through quite well. Thanks, that was useful.

[@FixitFingers]

G'day Colin, fancy seeing you here ;) Yes, this would handle that job well. For the workshop I've found it a great companion.

[@ColinKlupiec]

@@FixitFingers I was pleased to find your video. Helped a lot. It was also nice to be able to leave a comment on your video, given all the kind feedback you've given on my videos. 😀

[@UntitledUnlimitedCreations]

Use mine one hardwood trim, still secures the material without issue. I love it

[@FixitFingers]

I break mine out all the time in the workshop, so quick and easy with no compressor to worry about.

[@hunterluxton5976]

Superb. Very clear and with all the right specifications needed to make a purchase. The info on the type of nails was also very helpful.

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers Hunter. Though as others have commented it's probably not the best tool for a tradesmen, It's a fantastic workshop addition for the hobbyist wishing to avoid an air compressor

[@briansbuildsandoutdoors4936]

Nice one James, I have been thinking about adding this to my teal coloured armoury along with the 18v random orbital sander Great review mate, thanks. All the best, Brian.

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers Brian! Also, this is one of the Makita lines still made in Japan. Got mine from Total Tools (along with the Brads). Not the cheapest skin, but the amount of time it saves not waiting for clamped glue joint to dry and the fact nails are a tiny fraction of the cost of screws claws it back very quickly.

[@woodsugardesigns]

Solid review mate. Nice work testing it on hardwood, helps a ton when making the decision on purchasing one 👍

[@FixitFingers]

Well it's a little criminal using nails on hardwood anyway isn't it? 😅 Still, it can handle 19mm Tassie Oak trim which is the most you'd ask of 18g nails really... I don't think many folks are mad enough to trim with red gum, and it could handle 12mm Spotted gum no worries.

[@JesperMakes]

Nice tool, good review. I'm currently using Paslode for my nails, but I have thought about having a cordless one in my collection.

[@FixitFingers]

The Paslode gas guns are absolute beasts in terms on power, but they are loud, expensive and require a bit of maintenance. These little electric ones are nice for in the workshop

[@erykfreethinker7147]

What a great tool to own James, a long time ago when I was able to work with wood I would have found this so useful. It may not work with the hardest woods but if you only use these rarely and are nailing through the hard into softer it may be a solution to drill small pilot holes through the hard - but that would depend on accurate positioning maybe. Thank you for opening my eyes to yet anotherer facet of modern woodworking!

[@FixitFingers]

Greetings Eryk. I persisted with the tried and true hammer for just long enough to realise in most cases where said tool is required... I am lazy enough to want Edison's aid. 😊 When it comes to hard wood I think other forms of joinery better suit than nails anyway so no real issues there.

[@erykfreethinker7147]

@@FixitFingers Very true James. As an aside I remember that when I used to have to drive tacking nails, as we used to call these, I used to hold the nail in the tines of an old hair comb - saved many a bruised thumb :-)

[@SujMenon]

Great product review James. I was secretly hoping it would work properly on hardwood 😁

[@FixitFingers]

Well it does! (Within its limits). 12mm I doubt there is any hardwood that can stop it. Aussie hardwoods like spotted gum are near concrete. It would eat up Ask and Oak and all the wimpy Northern woods up to 20mm I think ;)

[@AHFxCK]

Great review! Cool little gun, just ordered one, shame it can’t shoot 40mm nails, as 35 are too short really for 18mm trim+10mm gyprock leaving only 7mm into framing, but for that I’ll use my paslode, 18 gauge nails are perfect for where trim lands on door jambs/ window reveal, 16g seems to split it near every time. Won’t have to set up the compressor anymore.

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers Jacob, yes it's odd they kept it that short. Concious design choice by Makita, even the new 40V version doesn't go up to 50mm. As you said though for the thinner stock the lightness and portability of this gun still makes it one of my favourite tools.

[@singlefather01]

I have Ryobi 18 gauge. For half the price of Makita or Milwaukee, this gun is pretty powerful and extremely reliable. I am waiting for it to break, so I can get the Milwaukee version. Not yet.

[@FixitFingers]

You are lucky! I've used the Ryobi and spent more time unjamming it than firing nails. Mind you, mine was borrowed and perhaps the young owner was not as gentle with it as they should be ;)

[@OzSawdustMakers]

My Ryobi brad nailer was one of the best things i have purchased recently. Sure beats a noisy compressor and dragging a hose along!

[@FixitFingers]

What's one of those worth? The Makita is expensive, but it's made in the original factory in Japan and is a solid unit. Just feels really well made.

[@OzSawdustMakers]

@@FixitFingers The Ryobi is always on the cheaper side. My model is just under $250 and it will do 10mm brads up to 50mm brads which is why I love it, it comes in handy on so many different jobs.

[@SmallFryCreations]

Top review James!! Handy tool for the workshop!!

[@FixitFingers]

Little more wieldy than the big airstrike but seeing you use yours gave me the desire to get one 😊

[@steven0882]

Hi great video. I currently use the makita Air finishing nailer running off a compressor. For my job. I carpet treads of stairs and and laminate flooring on the Risers. So I pin the Risers. My question is. Will the makita cordless be as powerful to go through and flush neat finish. Before I purchase. As in the UK its around £400. Just standard 8mm laminate. Thank

[@FixitFingers]

Can't say I've tried it on laminate flooring but the 8mm thickness makes me think you should have zero issues. Take a piece of the flooring offcut into the tool shop and ask them to do a few tests if you'd like to double check but it can sink 25mm brads into solid hardwood so the flooriing would need to be super tough for 8mm to worry it ;)

[@MrDavideblur]

Hi ! Great review! After watching this I think I’m going to buy one… Could you tell me what clamps you’ve used on this video at 0:43 for that rectangular frame to achieve squared corners?

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers Odad! Argh that's my cheap band clamp. There are heaps on Amazon, mine is generic but the better Pony ones are on sale right now - amzn.to/3LJUihh . I must be coming up on 2 years owning this nailer and still not a single jam. Check out my last video where I made some seats for a boat and I had to use a Ryobi one for a day... no comparison :P The Makita aint cheap, but I love it. All the best, James

[@Adam-7_7_7]

Would you recommend it for fascia into hardwood ?? Nice review BTW

[@FixitFingers]

G'day Adz. At 18 gauge, this one is more designed for trim and small objects in the workshop than any construction purposes. I think you'd want the larger 16g model that can fire 50mm (2") instead. Or, The model for that one is XNB02Z (amzn.to/3vYPvRK). However, if you need it for one small fascia job with 12mm pine or cedar boards... it would probably work in a pinch.

[@Adam-7_7_7]

@@FixitFingers Thanks Mate 👍

[@raofthesun7558]

Just bought this for when I change one piece garage doors to the more current sectional doors. I usually have to add 1x3 or 2x’s to the frame of the garage opening and at other times I will add a 1x2 ish vinyl trim as well. Haven’t used yet but I look forward to it!

[@FixitFingers]

You'll love it. Not too heavy, quick fire, good battery life. Should speed things up!

[@devindyer4531]

Got this and it has no problem driving inch and 3/8s nail into white oak 10/10

[@FixitFingers]

Awesome Devin. Oh yeah easy peasy with little brads like that! White Oak is similar in hardness to our Tassie Oak (which is not actually oak... it's a eucalypt :P) You should be able to get 3/4" or even 1" brads into White Oak with this I reakon.

[@sumosprojects]

Very useful indeed mate, I’ve got a Ryobi Airstrike & it does a grand job but I’ve eyed off the Ozito battery powered Brad nailer & think it would go pretty good. Cheers James 🇦🇺🍻👍👍👍

[@FixitFingers]

That's the big Ryobi framing one yeah? The Paslode is amazing, I borrowed it for that verandah job, but very expensive to run and loud as hell, best left for pros! Electric may lack power but convenient and quiet.

[@SMee67]

I grabbed the Ryobi Airwave 2 In 1 Air Brad Nailer and Stapler, and it's definitely a handy unit. My only set back is my compressor, table saw, and jointer all need to use the 15amp plug which I have only one and need to swap between the 3 tools, the Ozito battery operated one spiked an interest. Let me know what your views are on it if you end up making that purchase, please Dirk,👍🏽 I'd be keen to know your thoughts on it, and I dare say that it would be the most affordable to me. 😆

[@FixitFingers]

The Makita range guns are expensive. I've heard good things about the Ryobi though

[@SMee67]

@@FixitFingers You got that in one, mate.... Makita is out of my league, price wise. Unfortunately being stuck on a DSP, with a mortgage on top really limits what I can afford. I do enjoy the reviews though, cheers mate 👍🏽

[@FixitFingers]

...I got the wife to buy me this for my birthday, otherwise I probably would have gone Ryobi. Advantages of punching above my weight and class 😂

[@sihaughey8498]

Concise and to the point. Great vid! I’m off to get one.

[@FixitFingers]

Glad it was helpful Si. I still love this nailer and find it a use on almost every project in the shop. Have fun!

[@Randomguy-b5r]

Is this any good for fixing skirting to walls?, I've been eyeing the angled paselode for a while but the cost is almost twice.

[@FixitFingers]

Unquestionably the Paslode TrimMaster is better suited to doing skirting. It is 16 gauge, has a heap more power and fires 32-63mm long nails which will provide a stronger grab... at 18 gauge with smaller 15-35mm nail, this little guy isnt in the same league. However, being smaller, it can do a heap the Paslode can't with a lot more finesse so if you are looking for a workshop tool you can use once the skirts are done the Makita would be a much better choice. If you are just doing a DIY job at home and not building houses for a living, your skirts are softwood, and no thicker than 19mm, this little Makita will get the job done and then live on as your best friend when doing general woodwork. If construction is your main game, the Paslode will be well worth the extra coin! A second option is to hire the Paslode if it's a one off job, and a third is to check out the big brother to this 18g Makita, the 16g finishing nailer (link in the description). Good luck, I hope that helped!

[@Yannis2022]

Was hoping it would work for trim out of MDF. Well, well...

[@FixitFingers]

It will punch through most of the time, but as a lot of pros have said, if you are regularlly doing 3/4" building trim work this is not the gun for you as it can't fire 2" brads to get through the trim and gyprock. If it's trim on cabinets or smaller workshop projects, it works great.

[@mkarafi1]

If you wanted to do general woodworking but wanted a bit more power than the brad nailer, can you substitute with a 15ga or 16ga fixing nailer? will they be okay for soft woods like pine? im in the lookout for what type of nail gun to get, but still unsure if brad will do the job for some of those harder jobs like you showed or harder woods.

[@FixitFingers]

Oh yeah, they'll be fine for pine. You get more a little more power in the 16G model and it will shoot up to 50mm / 2" nails instead of 35mm / 1 3/8" like this one. The trade off is at the other end where mine can go down to 15mm / 5/8" brads for thinner stock but the 16G only goes down to 25mm / 1". Not having used the big brother I can't say if it has the power to drive 2" brads into very hardwoods, I would think it will struggle with rock hard Aussie hardwoods but it should do most timbers fine. The other option would be to look at the new 40V version (pricey!) or if you really want ALL the power, hard to beat the Paslode (but then that's a gas gun and requires a lot more maintenance and running costs. Good Luck on the hunt! - James

[@lachlanwoodham9126]

does this work on axon cladding?

[@FixitFingers]

I had to google what axon cladding is, never used it myself. If it is a 9mm thick cement sheeting like google tells me it is I can't see this having any issues punching 25mm nails through it.

[@davidruiz5631]

When it comes to charging and battery’s, could I use the tool with my charger/battery’s from the US?

[@davidruiz5631]

Or would I have to buy a new set of Batteries and charger

[@FixitFingers]

@@davidruiz5631 G'day mate. Disclaimer: I've not tried this myself. From what I've seen and read elsewhere on the interwebs... yes. All 18V Makita batteries will work in all 18V Makita tools regardless of country origin and you can charge any Makita battery on any Makita Charger. The main differences are with the chargers. While you _can_ run an American charger with an adaptor plug in Australia, it's the sort of thing I'd rather buy the correct voltage charger for, but your batteries should be fine. Have a little google to see if you find anything to the contrary :)

[@luz3888]

I bought this nail gun as we were planning to renew all the fencing in our back garden. As this involved 19 double slatted fence panels, 10 of which needed to be cut down in size, we knew there would be a need for a great kzbin.infoUgkxHQsUrwNr5GQrnx9V4xDdUr56qxwuiBHt deal of re-stapling the wooden slats to the wooden framework. Each alteration required the re-stapling of 62 wooden slats with double staples. Prior to starting the work we ordered sufficient additional staples as per the instructions with the gun.The gun performed fantastically throughout the entire project with no jams of misfires. The adjustable power was excellent allowing the staples to be fired into the 8mm slats to the correct depth. For the price paid this was a bargain and it proved itself to be so reliable and versatile making an arduous task much quicker and professional. I cannot recommend this product highly enough and it will be used on many other projects in the future.

[@FixitFingers]

Yep, I still love this thing!

[@LufieH2]

How do you fix dry fire

[@FixitFingers]

On this guy, honestly I've never had the issue as this model has dry-fire protect. If you run out of brads or load them incorrectly it simply wont go off. It has also never jammed but I believe the head can be removed to clear it :)

[@JN2023]

Does this nailer shot 35mm thru 5/8" (16mm) MDF into drywall? Considering this one for trim work for an attic conversion.

[@FixitFingers]

G'day JN, shouldn't have any issue with 16mm MDF, but it's been a while since I used it on that. I'll give it another test on some 18mm tonight and get back to you if there are any issues.

[@FixitFingers]

G'day JN, sorry, on shift work block. Tested today with 18mm MDF and the depth setter cranked all the way up. You really need to hold the gun very firmly to get it to fully seat a 35mm brad in 18mm MDF. I actaully find this a little disappointing. No such issues in pine. It was only ever 1 or 2mm pround though so for 16mm should be fine but if you have a lot to do consider the next model up.

[@JN2023]

@@FixitFingers G'day FF, appreciated, your test with MDF and comment convinced me to order the 40V version instead. Thanks! Have a great weekend!

[@bellamarcenaria4274]

​@@FixitFingers obrigado pela resposta, trabalho com MDF e estou pensando em comprar essa ferramenta.

[@FixitFingers]

@@bellamarcenaria4274 You may want to look at the 16Ga model instead for production work :) amzn.to/3vYPvRK

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Great review! I am embarrased because I have that and I did not know of some of the things you showed. LOL

[@FixitFingers]

Wanted one since I saw you guys using yours 😉

[@pilgrimshodl8628]

What type of brad nailer do you recommend for trellis projects, would this be overkill?

[@FixitFingers]

No, this would be great as it goes down to 15mm brads so suitable down to about 6mm thin trellis. You'd also probably get away with the smaller pin nailer or even the staple gun. If you are on a budget or only going to do one or two projects I think Ryobi has a combo staple/brad gun which would be worth looking at too. Good luck!

[@darrelvodden6678]

I bought 2 of these one as gift for my son and one for myself.The nailers are used for personal use and have not been used commercially. I have 11 differnt Makita tools and this nailer is the biggest disappointment in any tool I have bought. Both nailers miss fires every time i use it. I spoke with the local Maikta rep and he told me off the recird it was simply a bad tool.

[@FixitFingers]

Thanks for sharing Darrel. It is good to hear a range of experiences though my own experience has been completely different. I've had it over a year, and still love it. Yesterday I fired over 100 15mm brads into the edge of 6mm MDF, that is not a lot of room for error, and had 1 poke out the side (which honestly was probably user error on my part). I've found it very accurate when I concentrate on what I'm doing and it has never jammed, not once. Is yours the made in the UK 15-35mm version or the next size up? I've heard the big brother of this get poor reviews but yours is the first time I've heard this model disappoint someone so badly.

[@billysanford9799]

excellent video.

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers Billy! Glad it was useful - James

[@rkop737]

Still pretty remarkable.

[@FixitFingers]

For what it is designed to do, I can't fault it.

[@bludika]

Is this good for baseboard or quarter round molding?

[@FixitFingers]

Quarter round yes, baseboard I've used it for, and you'd get away with it as a DIYr. But as it lacks the 2" / 50mm ability, if you're a tradie doing lots of base boards I'd go up to the 16G model or look at other brands

[@bludika]

@@FixitFingers i see thanks. I only want makita because all my powertools are makita and it makes me not worry about having different chargers for different brands. But their brad nailers, so far the reviews have been just mediocre...i have a porter cable one and last time we got delayed because i forgot the charger, so man i need to switch to a makita brad nailer asap.

[@FixitFingers]

Yeah I feel you. The bigger one is not as well reviewed. This one is awesome, I love it for my workshop purposes, but it's just a little small for everyday trim carpentry 😪

[@bludika]

@@FixitFingers but for quarter rounds, it's perfectly fine right? 99% of the time im using brad nailers, is just quarter rounds for the flooring as the final step. And i use PVC quarter rounds too, so not even actual wood.

[@FixitFingers]

@@bludika yeah I wouldn't see it having an issue with those. The problem is when you are putting 3/4" baseboards and have 1/2" sheetrock to also get through to reach the frameing... the nails are just a bit short.

[@CrudeButEfficient]

Good product demonstration!

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers mate! I like to think it goes 'plopp plopp plopp plopped' 😉

[@CrudeButEfficient]

@@FixitFingers 😂🤣

[@mariobruska7853]

Great shou mate

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers Mario, thanks for checking it out. Still love this thing.

[@HewAndAwe]

That’s a pretty cool feature the dry firing! I’ve lost count of how many times my guns run out and I’ve not known! Have you accidentally fired into your hand yet? Twice in ten years me 😂

[@FixitFingers]

Not yet! 😅 When I borrowed the Paslode to rebuild the folks verandah shooting blanks was very annoying. It's another small win to help make up for the lower power.

[@JoseMGomez-hg1hh]

Just fired my self few days ago with 3/4 nails I got lucky lol

[@FixitFingers]

Where'd you hit? 😯

[@4i04]

Hi, can I use Brad nailer to attach OSB board to frame of my summer house?

[@FixitFingers]

This little guy is probably not the best suited for that job. You'll need a heavier gauge nailer for sheeting work, this is more a finishing tool for trim and moulding.

[@conorhulgraine]

I subscribed keep up the good reviews!

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers Conor, I like to throw some into the mix. Got a few more lined up once I've had a longer play with the gear 😉

[@2byforge]

I have 2 air compressor versions at home The Jennifer Aniston and The Angelina Jolie Get it...... Because they are both Brad nailers

[@FixitFingers]

Bwahahahahahaha. I forgot to add it works best when appropriately attired...

[@mrpoopypants9586]

ha ha ha. Nice.

[@UrZNL]

This should come with a dad joke alert 😂

[@Steve-oh9tu]

Good review.

[@FixitFingers]

Glad you enjoyed it Steve, cheers. It's a cracking little tool for the tasks it was designed for.

[@Midmods]

Where’s does jarrah sit within the hard woods?

[@FixitFingers]

G'day Jye, ranks an 8.5 on the Janka scale, so not as hard as Spotted gum and very similar to merbau I believe.

[@dbtrim1837]

I am a trim carpenter professional in the United States, I love Makita tools, however, I can already tell the Nailer either works or it doesn't. This doesn't. It is a failure. Makita so far (and they are my favorite brand) can't make a decent battery Nailer

[@FixitFingers]

I've heard from a few Trim Carpenters DB and they all agree with you. Without being able to do 2" Brads it's simply not the right tool for a professional doing that sort of work. However, as a hobbyist workshop tool I still find it invaluable, particularly being able to go down to 5/8". I've never missed the longer nails, anything needing a 2" fixing in the shop gets a screw 😉

[@charlescamichel6698]

does it shoot instantly?

[@FixitFingers]

Yep! Zero delay.

[@user-bw5xf3yr3m]

I’m from the US how do I get one

[@FixitFingers]

Sadly it looks like this, and its 40V XGT version have not been released in the USA. Unsure why, and only the 10 year old 2" version is available. However, your batteries should work just the same as ours, so if you really want one you could order from Australia... I find this a little amusing as normally it is us complaining we can't get a certain tool and have to order from the USA!

[@user-bw5xf3yr3m]

@@FixitFingers lol thanks

[@wildhorse4]

This is actually a PIN NAILER!!

[@FixitFingers]

No, it's a brad nailer Helova. It uses 18 gauge brad nails, 15 to 35mm long. The next model down (the DPT353Z) is the pin nailer, which uses 23 gauge pin nails... also 15-35mm long just to be confusing ;)

[@jdogg703]

Why are these extinct? Can’t find it anywhere

[@FixitFingers]

Are you in the USA? Then yes I don't think model is released there yet. 😥 You could order from Australia or Europe, or there is the next size up.

[@jdogg703]

@@FixitFingers what would be the website I could purchase from?

[@FixitFingers]

@@jdogg703 Total Tools! www.totaltools.com.au/139767-makita-18v-18ga-c1-brad-nailer-skin-dfn350

[@koogle612]

It could be just a fluke because ALL of my tools are makita except a few. 24 yrs of building homes with them & they never let me down. This tool though has. It wasnt cheap & a few weeks ago it just flat out died on me. Tried fresh battery & no luck. It barely put a nail 1/8" into pine. I think the air compression chamber must have broken now I must pay to repair it which will run me $100-200. Unacceptable & I just dont use it that often as I build from foundation through finish. Hopefully the finish nailer does not do the same. Bummed. ALL of their other tools have worked beautifully for me for yrs & yrs.

[@FixitFingers]

Not under warranty? They've got 5 years in them these days I think. Fingers crossed, I'm currently still on a flawless streak with my Makita, not a single breakdown, even the second hand stuff.

[@xxxcarpfishing1657]

That’s not a Power adjuster it’s just a depth gauge it is 18 V that’s it

[@FixitFingers]

Argh yes true, similar outcome when adjusted though ;)

[@EricClark-e1m]

Funk Corner

[@FixitFingers]

@@EricClark-e1m did I make some interesting music choices on this one? 😅

[@Ace-zb5xr]

No talk on price? $480 for just the skin is too expensive to recommend to a hobbyist. It's cheaper and better to get a good air compressor and a pin gun or a very good second hand air compressor and a pin gun. Also, having an air compressor opens up far more doors since it'll allow you to use the pneumatic tools which are far lighter and more powerful than mobile battery powered tools. The only down side is noise. If your neighbours are fine with a table saw running a small air compressor is a step down in terms of noise. The good thing about the noise is it's a constant reminder to put your ear protection back on.

[@FixitFingers]

Yep the price for the skin is up there, but it is a Made in Japan line, very high quality, and the amount of time, glue and screws it saves helps (as does the fact wifey got it for me for my birthday 😅) Cheers for the comparison to the compressor option. I did consider it, the noise might have been an issue (but then I run a router all the time!) but mostly it was space and access to power. At the time I only had 1 power point in the garage and I still only have about 6m2 of precious floor space when the car is in so I went with the smaller footprint option. In the next shed I'll add one! 😄

[@sumosprojects]

That’s all true but this the item he has & I use pneumatic tools as well so I reckon he’s not comparing or bagging anything but merely talking about what he is lucky enough to own mate 🍻👍

[@anthonymiddlesex6859]

have you eve put a 3amp battery on the scales compared to a 5amp battery...........................you will be shocked..........come back and give a answer

[@FixitFingers]

Oooo I think I've heard about this... are they the same weight? That's my first impression. Let me google ;)

[@FixitFingers]

Wow 10g! So you really need to drop to the 2aH if you want any real weight saving. For those playing at home the 2Ah is 400g, 3Ah - 605g, 4Ah is 610g, 5Ah is 615h and the 6Ah is 680g. I need a 2Ah I think. Cheers Anthony, super interesting.

[@anthonymiddlesex6859]

5amp battery is the same weight as a 3amp trust me

[@FixitFingers]

@@anthonymiddlesex6859 yes less than 2% difference in quoted weight, that's nuts. Would be cool to pull them apart and see what is inside each.

[@anthonymiddlesex6859]

in the uk i have put a 5amp battery and a 3amp battery on the scales no different.................i only found out this from watching a yuotube video i could not believe it yep same weight.......also makita do not use the full power of alot of their cordless power tools in the 18 volt range thats why they last longer i have a 10 year old drill and purchased the same one last year no difference in power.....but hey what do I know

[@aussie8114]

Good for self defence and home protection too ☠️

[@FixitFingers]

Note to self... get some bones for testing... 🤔😂 It would probably annoy more than harm. Need the framing nailer! ;)

[@daversj]

It looks useless,. Very frustrating that Makita cant make a battery nailer. Have to stick with HiKoki. Why are you calling depth adjustment “power”?

[@FixitFingers]

I find it's one of the most useful tools in my shop actually. It's a brad nailer, and does the job it's designed for very well. Also, in my mind at least, the deeper you want the brad, the more power is needed behind the hammer 😉

[@YerkesHoney-g2z]

Lemke Lake

[@FixitFingers]

Nail gun fishing in Ontario?

[@bobcougar77]

I give up on makita brad nailers. I've been waiting for 10 years for them to make a decent 18g brad nailer and when they finally do it only shoots 1.5" brads.... fucking useless. Milwaukee, Dewalt, Hikoki don't seem to have any problem making excellent full size brad nailers... wtf. The brad nailers primary job is to install trim. 5/8" trim board, plus 1/2" drywall 0nly leaves 3/8" into the wood... Useless. Brad Nailers need to be able to fire 2" brads, full stop.

[@FixitFingers]

I chose this one as I liked the 15mm (5/8") ability and in the workshop I'm often tacking down thin stock. The big brother 16g was too big for a lot of what I do. I notice even the new 40V Makita XGT 18g still only goes up to 40mm. It doesn't bother me but seem Makita want you to go up to a Finishing nailer if you want the 2" plus length...

[@bobcougar77]

@@FixitFingers I'm American so we're going to have some different words for things. This looks like a nice nailer for carpentry work in the shop, and I have no doubt it's well made. But it's useless for installing Trim in a house. -I don't know what words you guys use but the boards that go around doors, windows and the floor perimeter. Primarily that work gets done here with 2 nailers: A 15g nailer with 2 1/2" nails for larger pieces of trim or things that might take a beating like doors. And an 18g nailer with 2" nails for everything else. (Some guys will use substitute a 16g for the 15g) A 35mm 18g brad nailer is absolutely useless for this job: It's not long enough to go through the board, drywall and into the stud. It's not like a cordless nailer that can do this is some technological leap: Here's a link to Milwaukee's version which is, I believe, their 3rd generation cordless Brad nailer. www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Woodworking/Nailers-and-Staplers/Brad-Nailers/2746-20 Makita makes a full size 18v brad nailer, but it's 10 years old and wasn't a great design to start with. Totally outclassed by the Milwaukee/Dewalt/Hikoki.

[@FixitFingers]

We call base boards "Skirting", Crown Moulding "Cornices" around doors and windows it is still Trim :) I saw the milwak version and it looks dead sexy... I also saw the old Makita one that does do 2" but it has as you said aged and not in the same leauge as more modern tools (plus doesn't do 5/8" which is why I went with this little one). I'm a shop hobbyist, no carpenter, but I can see what you mean for an actual professional building houses this guy is not well suited to the task. I'm guessing the lack of Bump-Fire is also a big downer where speed and efficiency is more valuable than it is in a hobby shop! Cheers for the insights Bob, always appreciated.

[@bobcougar77]

@@FixitFingers You too, Great videos.

[@bigluisjayrogan]

Did this clown just compare a brad nailer to a framing nailer

[@FixitFingers]

Not in the video I just watch... seems more like this clown just tested the limits of what this particular brad nailer can do and even specifically mentioned at 03:45 for folks unfamiliar with different types of nail guns what its intended purpose is. Then at 09:40 he pointed towards what you'd need to look at if you are after something for larger jobs as again a lot of people researching nail guns might not know exactly what they need 😉

[@VH-gw3qi]

Check you facts before you shoot mate 😉

[@manxvibes32]

so it's shite then...

[@FixitFingers]

Yep, in the same way if you try cut steel with your circular saw or cut wood with your angle grinder. Oddly though, if you use it as intended for tasks where 18G Brad's are suitable, it works brilliantly. 😉

[@mrpoopypants9586]

Handy review, thanks. Trying to decide ... I've got air but battery is so handy in bradders. The new Milwaukee looks the goods but I'm on Makita for everything else, then you complicated it more by pointing out this one takes shorter brads - handy. Hmmmm..... My brain hurts ... Cheers & thanks for the thorough review. PP

[@FixitFingers]

To make things worse, the Makita one above this model that fires bigger nails doesn't have as good reviews as this little weapon. (one of the reasons I bought this one). 😳 ...there is always the Paslode which is uber powerful, but it's pricey, noisy and costs more to run. Maybe go this for every day workshop use and air for bigger jobs 🤔

[@mrpoopypants9586]

@@FixitFingers Yeah, I think the convenience outweighs the few times you might want a more powerful 18g. Nice workshop tool. Thanks & keep em coming. PP

[@joshuadrummer3234]

Good job mate. Cheerio

[@FixitFingers]

Cheers Josh, thanks for watching.