dewalt 18v nail gun

[miker]

Having many problems with my gas nailer (Hitachi) it has done a LOT of work,so time for a new one.

Anyone use the new Dewalt 18v no gas nailer,any pros and cons ?

Cheers Mike

[muttley9050]

My friend has one, I think you have the same Hitachi as me, and the dewalt is a far better tool.

I think the only con would be that they use a lot more battery power so you would need an in car charger or something for fences.

When mine bites the dust I think I'll treat myself to one, but then I don't use a first fix nailer that often.

[doobin]

If you're working domestic properties, consider an air nailer? I run both a 50mm brad nailer and a 90mm framing nailer off a 6l compressor with a couple of extension hoses. Can't imagine having to pay for gas or batteries, it's just so simple. Plus for timberlocks etc I just run the 1/2" impact driver- two or three times quicker than my Makita 18v impact driver, and no batteries to run flat.

 

The other major upside is that air tools are very cheap compared to gas or battery. Check this thread:

 

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/landscaping/53995-best-nail-gun-ever-1.html

[miker]

i do domestic and commercial stuff, always have a genny with me for running breaker etc, so running compressor is no problem,just dont like leads and hoses everywhere,i like the portability of the gas nailers, cheers

[Fencing]

We've got the new paslode lithium. It's bloody brilliant. It's got a battery shut off (turns off when not in use) 2hr charge. Fires all day!