Testing the cheapest nailguns! Ryobi Air Strike vs Craftsman V20

[@djjinerson]

ive had the ryobi almost a year, have been very impressed with it!!!!!

[@brandocommando4459]

I've got the 16ga and works pretty good, but my 18ga for some reason doesn't always fire, it makes the sounds but doesn't shoot the nail. :(

[@rolotexas5839]

You probably can't go wrong with either one, as far as getting the job done. I personally would go with the Ryobi due to the size difference alone. The bump fire is a bonus.

[@Joethetoolguy]

Bump fire is a must at this point when doing base board molding.

[@loucifer323]

Who uses bump on a Brad nailer

[@Joethetoolguy]

@@loucifer323 me, on door and window casing its super convenient

[@tedmcdonald3377]

😎🛠️😎🛠️😎 I have the Ryobi, no Major complaints

[@PFab]

😗💪🔨💅🔨💅🔨💅

[@tedmcdonald3377]

@@PFab 😎🐔😎🐔😎

[@brandonlee8400]

The Ted has spoken

[@erniehernandez1173]

Greeting from South Cali Joe. Thank you for this review. I was looking at the Craftsman and now I think my minds made up. Keep up the good work. I enjoy watching your channel.

[@Joethetoolguy]

Glad I could help

[@PFab]

Ketchup guys cried when you told them to place a Milwaukee sticker on the craftsman nailer. They coming at you now. 💪 💪

[@Joethetoolguy]

😆 I’m ready!

[@PFab]

@@Joethetoolguy 🔫 🔫

[@brandonlee8400]

Ridgid makes good nailers too and I can hear that siren winding up

[@loucifer323]

I like a lot of the craftsman stuff, brushless is basically dewalt at a lower price the brushed stuff is porter cable copy

[@toolsdealsautomobiles6980]

I like the split screen action

[@PFab]

I agree 👍

[@brandonlee8400]

absolutely

[@PFab]

@@brandonlee8400 let's go Brandon

[@mowork8468]

Sweet video! I have the ryobi and I like it. Got a gray deal at Detect Tools. Thanks for the comparison man!

[@Joethetoolguy]

Right on! Those airstrikes are so underrated.

[@true-dedication-socal3747]

I run all DeWalt (xr) 20v for work. But my 18g and 23g nailers are Milwaukee only because at that time metabo/ Ryobi/ Milwaukee were the only companies that had a 23 gauge. That being said I only shoot 2" out of the 18g and 50/50 the time 3/4 and 1 5/16 on the micro (it's max for both guns) and they eat. I've had zero issue with either Gage nailers and I've had them for around 3 ish years.( I use them everyday m-f) Buy once cry once...and get one with a good warranty 😂

[@toolsdealsautomobiles6980]

The craftsman brad nailer is about them same size as the framing nailer

[@brandonlee8400]

😆

[@toolsdealsautomobiles6980]

I would still buy the craftsman over the ryobi without ever having use them before but that's why joe is the best in the biz. He uses his to to make money and knows what works and not

[@brandonjohnson901]

The Craftsman sucks ass slow doesn't sink nails spend the money and get a Milwaukee or metabo. Waiting to shoot a nail is money for me personally I can't wait for a do it yourself not everyday use Craftsman would be ok but for a professional it won't hang.

[@Joethetoolguy]

Thanks Denny!

[@toolsdealsautomobiles6980]

Ya I was just saying without a vid like this is would go for the craftsman over ryobi in any case but having a vid too go to can get you a better tool than you think👍

[@brandonjohnson901]

@@toolsdealsautomobiles6980 oh yeah absolutely. Doing a little homework before buying anything is always good!

[@brandonlee8400]

@@brandonjohnson901 👆 good advice

[@idoit4urmom]

Dt6 in the house. Lol

[@toolhead147]

I like song lol 😆 Great video now I need to get a brad nailer I've been dragging a huge compressor and tangling an air hose tripping on it. Need to end that.

[@Joethetoolguy]

You should!I have three sets of pneumatic guns that are on their way out at this point. Only keeping my pin, 15g finish, sheathing stapler, and framing gun. The rest are gonzo.

[@brandonlee8400]

@@Joethetoolguy show us

[@lukecanride]

Looks like Philly fixed is the executive producer of the intros now

[@Joethetoolguy]

His intros are lit 🔥 af

[@brandonlee8400]

Raise the bar

[@LilasTools]

If I had to pick I would get the Craftsman.

[@brandonlee8400]

smh

[@GeorgeNadaYT]

I like ryobi's more compact design. Looks like ryobi wins in speed too. But I'd buy the craftsman because their tools are more budget friendly. Also I don't like lime green😂

[@Clambelly]

Ryobi doesn't make all the best tools, but in this case Ryobi makes the best cordless brad nailer. No other cordless tool maker even competes against Ryobi Air Nailer. I mostly run Milwaukee tools, but I am not a loyalist. If another tool company makes a better product, then I will choose the competitor. In this case Ryobi's Air Nailer dominates.

[@Joethetoolguy]

Hell yeah bro! I feel you on this. Well said

[@chips4289]

my v20 16 gauge nailer jammed when I first got it but as it wore in the jams went away

[@netoal2378]

Pleased with the Ryobi.

[@Joethetoolguy]

Yo! Did you get the drill? It shipped last week.

[@netoal2378]

@@Joethetoolguy no ,not yet I'll let you know as soon as I do.

[@h0melyfe792]

We have the craftsman and ryobi. Used the crap outta both of them at the job site. Air Strike is the way to go, cheap and it works without the headaches. Craftsman unfortunately jams so much that it gets super annoying 😂. Then retired both of them when we bought the Dewalt.

[@mrcuboid]

If you don’t mind me asking why did you also retire the ryobi and not use alongside the dewalt? Any issues? I’m looking to pick one up today from HD

[@h0melyfe792]

@@mrcuboid ah! I meant by retire is I keep one in my car and one at home in case the yellow is at a job site lol. Plus, Almost all my power tools are Dewalt. So getting that yellow brad nailer was a must for me, especially when the price was right at the time. For me, it fires smoother, never jammed on me yet, and I like the two modes(single/multi). If you haven’t started yet with any power tool line, get Milwaukee 18V (their nailers fires with less downtime). I might start that Red because of their nailers.

[@MythicRealTrap]

@@h0melyfe792 why was he calling the craftsman a dewalt? Are they literally same build and technology? Kinda like Subaru BRZ a Toyota frs? Same model and engine but different brand lol

[@h0melyfe792]

@@MythicRealTrap lol..yeah kinda similar builts.. Dewalt and Craftsman from same company.. Dewalt is like the Lexus and Craftsman the Toyota.. lol

[@MythicRealTrap]

@@h0melyfe792 oh ok ahha, but the one in dewalt is better right? Coz I saw so many good reviews about it

[@eugenew6717]

👍🌟👍

[@Jimmy_Cavallo]

💥Great review. The Ryobi appears to be smaller. Do you know the weight of each gun.??

[@andrewavellino6427]

Daaaamm that v20 is big for nothing. I'm a Milwaukee guy use mostly all Milwaukee tools on the job,but I always keep a Ryobi 18 gauge Brad with a 2ah in my pack out at all times. Having a 18 gauge on hand is Handy for so many things, I've used it on porch builds just to pin things in place while I set up other things. Setting up prehung doors holding it in place as I tap it plumb and level, very useful. I still use the Milwaukee 15 guage finish and 30° framer but keep a Ryobi Brad,go figure. Too cheap to spend$300 when the Ryobi does just fine lol

[@Joethetoolguy]

Same here bro, super great to hold doors in place.

[@brandonlee8400]

yessir

[@priverbars782]

😎stuff Joe!

[@PhillyFixed]

🎵 I use my naaail guns at night so I can so I can ... 🎵

[@Joethetoolguy]

Thats some good tunes, when you hitting us with that new drop bro? Edge of our seats over here!

[@PhillyFixed]

@@Joethetoolguy 🤷‍♂️ Hard to get things done with a newborn around... 😕

[@brandonlee8400]

@@PhillyFixed congrats Phil

[@jayone8501]

Wonder if nail quality possibly contributes to jamming?

[@Joethetoolguy]

Not in my experience.

[@brandonlee8400]

Hey Joe, more videos like this please. tool vs tool.

[@MythicRealTrap]

Who’s one is better if compared to dewalt 20v?

[@LexKelly]

I just bought the craftsman. I might have gotten 3 nails off before jamming and or misfiring. I have to take the battery out and clear it every couple of shots. Highly annoying. I thought it might be the gun. I went and exchanged it. Same thing. Craftsman completely dropped the ball on this one.

[@wafflesatnight]

I also had a problem with the finish nailer jamming and needing to be fully reset, there’s some sort of tension screw near the motor that can be tightened up and I haven’t had any issues since.

[@yadervargas6856]

Can a brad nailer be used to install base boards and pre hung doors? Thanks fam

[@Joethetoolguy]

Base board absolutely, so long as the floors are somewhat level. Hanging doors is tough, you can get away with using brads to hold the casing in place while you level and or shim, then follow up with a larger nail like a 15g

[@SEL65545]

I've gone through 2 Ryobi's so far. I think it's time to try a different brand.

[@Formerlywarmer]

Will dewalt batter work in the craftsboy?

[@brandonlee8400]

I didn't even think Joe had two hands until he unboxed that Milwaukee miter. What's the secret? is that big shadow a phone hat or what?

[@craighatch3221]

As a person, that owns both, the craftsman still going strong. The ryobi has broken down twice and doesn’t even work now. Frankly I think Ryobi in general is junk.

[@lecamila9607]

Got my craftsman gun for 99 at lowes

[@tammyshellikoff3482]

Craftsman is a good brand of power tool

[@chrisniesen6995]

Do people bump fire there brads a lot?

[@Joethetoolguy]

Lol, not really.

[@pacogibson3168]

I'd really like to see the Ryobi against the Milwaukee Gen 2. I know who the different brands are marketed to. I have a plethora of Milwaukee as I find they are generally well worth the money. But since the Milwaukee is about 3 times the prices of the Ryobi, I'm curious to know if they are worth it. Sometimes it's just the "feel" of the tool. Other times there is a guenine advantage of one brand over the other.

[@Joethetoolguy]

Just bought the gen2. Guess we’ll see

[@craigneumann78]

Ryobi brad nailer is $129 where I live. Bare tool.

[@brandonlee8400]

😬 got to get from direct tools, blemished or refurb all good

[@3vil3lvis]

❤️️Airstrike Ryobi, but 🤷‍♂️ Ryobi doesn't have a frame nailer. 👍

[@Joethetoolguy]

I would buy 2 if they made a framing gun as good as the brad nailer

[@brandonlee8400]

@@Joethetoolguy no doubt

[@3vil3lvis]

@@Joethetoolguy You might need 3 ...21, 30 and a coil.

[@420in757]

second

[@bufunga]

That craftsman is horrendous looking. You get what you paid for.

[@Joethetoolguy]

It looks heavier and clunkier than it is, the RYOBI actually weighs a bit more going by feel.

[@bufunga]

@@Joethetoolguy crazy cause t looks like a transformer in your hands

[@brandonlee8400]

You want PoPeye arms like me (and arthritis later) - get cordless framing nailers 😂 these brads aint bad

[@bufunga]

@@brandonlee8400 nah, thats called elephantiasis.

[@loucifer4205]

The ryobi looks more bulky

[@loucifer323]

I'll be honest you were just as fast with the craftsman

[@brandonlee8400]

🧐

[@neeleydev2596]

It’s not a fair fight bc ur bump firing the Ryobi

[@loucifer323]

The craftsman is a copy of the porter cable not the dewalt

[@brandonlee8400]

copy of a copy

[@dtran22]

Bumpfires are illegal! 🔫 those who get it will get it…😂🤣😂

[@Joethetoolguy]

I didn’t get it til later, why would they outlaw a bloody accessory you can make in like 30 mins?

[@dtran22]

@@Joethetoolguy 🤣😂🤣. Attack from all angles. You remove enough bricks in a brick wall, eventually the wall falls or it’s no longer a wall. 🤔