I like the intro! I thought I was watching bonanza for a minute! 🤣🤣🤣 Ben, Hoss and Little Joe Cartwright! Thanks for sharing guys. Have a good weekend! From Northwestern Vermont
I am a homeowner with a day job who does not do anything construction related for a living. That being said I am working on framing out my basement and Bought this th-cam.com/users/postUgkxHQsUrwNr5GQrnx9V4xDdUr56qxwuiBHt gun. I have done a few walls already, have probably shot a couple hundred nails through this thing and have yet to have a misfire. It works awesome, good depth on every nail if you have your compressor set right. My literal only complaint is that it is a bit heavy and my arm can get a little tired especially whrn I am nailing at odd angles. That being said I am super happy with it and would buy it again. Hoping the old girl allows me to get my whole basement finished out!
Fun comparison! My take on the cordless tools is that all of the brands will get the job done. The biggie for me though is once you start accumulating batteries, you're fairly well committed to that brand. I went down the Milwaukee battery trail & haven't looked back or regretted my choice.
@@mackfisher4487 Adaptors would be a non-starter for me. Just more expense, more items to keep track of, something to make the tool heavier & bulkier Etc. No thank you!!
@@mackfisher4487 I use Milwaukee tools but have a couple of off-brand DeWalt tools (LOL)for which I use the battery adapter so that I can use my Milwaukee batteries. They work fine and have no problems with them.
I’d have to give that Rigid some serious consideration. It barely lost out to the Milwaukee which left one nail proud. The DeWalt seemed heavier or at least not as well balanced as the other two. I like this type of head to head comparison, seems like a more realistic test. Thanks.
My old boss was team yellow. We had the DeWalt nailer. It is not even close to the Ridgid or Milwaukee. It's way out of balance. Battery does not last as long. Does not shoot as fast. Top is waay fat compared to the others. No magazine extension. We kept loosing the tips on the plunger and other parts kept coming loose, put it short it's not even in the same level as the other 2.
Have used the dewalt many times and it sucks, the unbalanced heavy top causes too much fatigue and since I can’t stop till the work is done, I end up having my skin worn away where the end of my thumb touches the top part of the gun. It doesn’t shoot reliably and gets jammed constantly. Going with Ridgid next for the price and the good reviews.
The opening scene reminded me of the " The Three Amigos " … I'll take the pneumatics every time, cordless are to slow...They do require electricity & air though... Looking forward to Monday Ken on the Tiny House build... Bill on the Hill... :~)
I was in the market to purchase a nailer, this came out just in time. I just recently switched over to Milwaukee,so I think I’ll go that way because I have a ton of batteries. Thank you for this ,I really enjoy your videos,
The tool tester put 5 guns to the test and Milwaukee beat everyone in overall performance & dropping durability also. DeWalt & Bauer from Harbor Freight came in 2nd neck & neck.
The advantage of the Ridgid does it for me. Lighter, shoots just as fast (both advertise 3 shots per second) seems a bit quieter (also noticed this on other channel reviews) Ridgid doesn't blow the plastic pieces everywhere like the Milwaukee for some reason, available magazine extension, better light placement, comes with a plastic/rubberish boot over the tip when needed. Doesn't seem to blow/recoil back as hard as the Milwaukee, better "wake-up" bottom placement than the Milwaukee. Plus it is about $100 cheaper. Another plus is the LSA. It was also mentioned a lot in other video reviews that Ridgid was also better balanced. So yep, Ridgid for me.
Another factor not everyone is aware of is that all battery framing nailers use an air piston/spring that eventually loses its pressurization. Factory pressure is about 120 psi, but after thousands of nails you have to refill that pressure chamber. Milwaukee, Metabo HPT, Ridgid and the new Ryobi (ridgid clone) all use this design, but only the Ridgid and Ryobi are end user serviceable, meaning they provide the user with a little 1/4 air fill port that refills from a regular air hose. The Metabo needs a $75 adapter or mail in service, and the Milwaukee needs a special adapter and a high pressure pump like those used on a air rifle/gun. From a long term ownership/maintenance point of view, the Ridgid/Ryobi are the winner in my book for the above reasons.
The advantage of (spaced) plastic collated nails is you get a full round-head nail. Wire and paper collated nails (non-spaced) have a smaller offset head. Those nails use to be “clipped” but they were modified to be non-clipped to pass building codes. The only advantage is you get more nails per round. The downside to plastic collated, aside from less nails per round, is the plastic fragments tend to be unpredictable-definitely wear eye protection!
Ken, you've got to be the bestest boss man to work for in the US, my friend😁. I've got to say I'm a Milwaukee man myself but I would've thought the compact size would be lighter, I guess not. I like these kind of videos!!! 👍👍
Enjoyed seeing the fastest nail gun in the north Ken . That was interesting seeing which was the fastest. Thanks for the video and y'all take care and God bless.
My husband was a makita tool toting man. He would have loved this TH-cam channel and especially this video. Thank you for sharing it was a fun video bye ✌️
Thats a good review! is there a makita batt nailgun ? i would like to see a rev on that if so. In my work im only using makita so it would spare me some extra batteries and rechargers.
As a Milwaukee user, I give the prize to the ridgid. Lighter, less expensive and best warranty. Downside is more frequent nail changes. And I think California doesn’t allow clipped head nails to meet code.
I'm a Milwaukee guy. I've been looking into Cordless nail guns and came to the conclusion that Ridgid is the one I'm considering. It's slightly cheaper than Milwaukee and seems to be just as good if not better. Thanks for video. Loved the intro, haha. Was waiting for Music from Rush to start playing. Take care!
If you don't care for the warranty the Ridgid is almost half the price outside of Home Depot. I don't have Ridgid batteries but a $14 adapter solved that problem. Loved the nailer. Now I want to build more stuff to play with it more. :D
I worked on a framing crew in the late '70s when nail guns or framing gun first came out. All the boys were skilled with a hammer. Townailing and getting studs to end up squarely on the line. Back then the weapon of choice was always the 24 ounce Estwing. I now haul Amish framers. They still hand nail. Their hammers weigh nothing and seem to drive nails home better than the big old Estwing
The beginning of the video was fitting. Three gunslingers coming out of the fog, ready for a showdown to see who's the quickest on the draw. If you men were in Texas, you'd fit right in. Here we have a myriad of different guns. Not just on the job but, out in the field too. You'll have to bring your own ammo. Prices are up. Thanks for the comparison. It's good to know Pardner. 🎯🤠
Could you do a cost per shot comparison please? I bought a pneumatic nailer (second hand) after costing Paslode nails at around 0.07 GBP per shot not including the cost of the gun. Convenient but pricey! The second hand nail gun cost me £50 and came with 7500 nails too which made it pretty much a throw away item when the job I bought it for was done.
If in a shop use pneumatic, if on job site use cordless. I got a Paslode for framing nailer but the Milwaukee looks interesting because that is most of the batteries I have.
Ridgid takes the cake for LSA agreement. Insane offer for same cost. Just be aware it doesn't cover user accidents and only defaults by manufacturer so don't go throwing it off roofs expecting them to cover it.
Thanks Ken. That was a good demonstration. I have been wondering what new line of tool I should be going to from Porter Cable. I know they are not the best but gave been okay for home use. It would be nice if there is a convertor for the batteries.
I just bought the Milwaukee framer for my board and Batten project…mainly for its no-mar tip they provide. Im a bit shocked over its weight compared to say the Plaslode. I should be using a siding nailer but hate being tethered to compressors and for some reason siding nailers aren’t battery yet. Do you know why? Strange that roofing and framing guns are. 🤷🏻♂️ Ken do you recall which vid you show the rack you made for stacking boards vertically to dry. I want to make something like it to prime my boards before bldr here in Upstate puts them up.
Considering that the Ridgid is almost half the price as the competition on Amazon ($220) and Ebay (refurb for $200), it's kind of a no brainer. I've been building my shed with it and it's a joy to use.
If Chad’s nail gun misfired and Dan’s didn’t, then which is faster? Was Chad just the fastest on the draw? I guess having a drawing contest is OK as long as you’re not nailing each other! lol
@@guppy2129 He did say that one of his nails wasn't all the way down (not as bad as Chad's but still needed attention). That said, in real life you'd never go that fast anyway as you'd run out of things to nail before you could move the gun (except for that Dewalt... I do think that would be a PITA)
That intro just won the TH-cam intro award. The first thing that came to mind is the western movie...The Good The Bad and the Ugly. I'll step aside and let you three decide who you think is which. Let us know.
I'm a makita guy because my dad started me on them. Now it would be too expensive to switch brands because the batteries are what costs so much. I'm very happy with makita anyway.
I've been at this for many years and used a variety of tool brands. Makita has more torque and will take more abuse than the other brands. Plus, its not made in China.
I know they are much more convenient to use, but how do you like the battery powered guns compared to pneumatic powered for performance, other than the cord getting in the way, having to have shore power, etc?
Shoot out at the O.K. garage! If you check, the Dewalt battery should have a little button on the end that when pushed, lights up a charge level display.
Everyone testing these cordless nailers wants to declare one to be the fastest - but are they all fast enough and consistent enough for the real world? Jams and battery platform would be the decider for me. I have recently fallen in love with super fast battery chargers because they eliminate the number of batteries I need on site.
'safety' glasses brothers...I used Paslode 'impulse' guns for years...but got tired of cleaning/rebuilding them...terrible battery life too...I myself still use my 20 year old air Paslode framer...still my fav
I use a paslode splt it has a battery and a gas cartridge problem is if it’s damp air I draw moisture in I’ve had it 30 years needs a service now as I am retired now I’m not really bothered I will get round to it you are doing a good job on the tiny house I would’ve thought he would’ve put damp under the soleplate
so on degrees which are best for the nail, dad like a 45% on boat docks never looked at this I just drove them in mine dead. his grandad built homes as you do.
Just bought the DeWalt 21° framer came with a kit of battery and charger. Marked down from 399 to 100 bucks! The nailer should be able to use clip head or framer round head, but it would depend on the code where you live . I normally just use round head they seem to work the best in my Porter cable air gun so win win.
Long term the rigid dose'nt seem to hold up my experience especially the batterys. I've had milwaukee for years no problems and some of my milwaukee battery's are 7 years plus old still going like new. I'd go milwaukee no question when it comes down to durability quality and features. Just curious were all the guns set to max depth fire that also would affect driving depth, also the jamb release mechanisms would be a good comparison as well. Lastly multi fire and single fire settings would be a good comparison.
Based on this comparison, I would go with Milwaukee or the Rigid. I have a bunch of Dewalt stuff but I don't like the wind up and down of the Dewalt gun. seems to be a bit slower. Right now I have about 10 nailers, all pneumatic, and many of them are over 30 years old and going strong. I have rebuilt two of them but the others are working great. Most all of them are Porter Cable and we love them. I am going to invest in some battery nailers this next year and this is a good start.
Cool comparison. The wind up noise and nails that have to be hammered home would drive me crazy after a while. Number of nails driven before battery recharge would be interesting. I heard at some point that propane was tried as a fuel source for powering a nail gun.
Great video Ken, however I'm a Ridgid fan,but they all can get the job done. I'll even use Chicago if need be... NOT jk great video Ken and crew. Keep them coming. God Bless and be safe.
Ken, perhaps you forgot the cost difference in the guns and the nails? That could make a huge difference in the purchase decision. Also the weights please. Thanks.
Like the milwaukee over my Hitachi gas gun only for the rapid fire. It is a heavy tool for constant use but great for pointed use where using less than a strip of nails on a ladder. Also dislike that it only holds one strip and adding the extended magazine just adds more weight to it
If it's the older 1 it sucks the type 3 is the best 1 they have but they just need to can this format and get better with it it's not worth to money I own them all but this format is the worst I have the type 1 2 3 plus all the rest and more you demoed in this video I like the Milwaukee sorry to say I am a DeWalt fan lol
Talk with your insulation supplier. Get ahold of a hempwool mfg to advertise for on both channels. It's safe, stores carbon, mold and bug resistant and supports farmers. Good luck on the build an channel coop. It's great for both.
Cool comp team, any idea how many nails go into a build say like the lovely garage/house project you've just completed or prospective number for Alan and Gina's build? Have a great weekend team 🍻😎👍
My paslode is old enuf to retire. In fact I think it did four years ago. Nope, still works fine an fast. Bought it back in 1985. Only been in for service one time needed that little spring.
I never use anything other than pneumatic. I don't need anything fast, but do prefer something faster with a roofing nailer. What I look for is weight, ease of use, and safety features. If it drives the nail all the way in without jamming, I'm good with it. I have one for framing and one for roofing and neither of these are a Milwaukee, DeWalt, or a Ridgid. I don't own any battery operated nail guns, but personally I would go with the Ridgid.
👍Nice capability comparison. I guess the bigger issues would be a drop test survival along with product/consumable costs and lifespan test for both batteries and nails. I don't think the Ridgid "lifetime" warranty applies to commercial use, so, they should be registered by a person, not a company. For me, a Dewalt ni-cad drill had a 3 foot drop and bent the chuck shaft just after the Ridgid's li-ion products came out. I have the original 18 volt brushed Ridgid and have had no problems with it; not that I use it everyday, but, it keeps working. I've added an impact gun and their multi-tool system and have had no problems as a casual user. Thanks for the video
Okay, I can admit when I’m wrong and my son was right. I predicted on Al’s channel that it would be Dewalt, my son is a Milwaukee guy….it seems, weight considerations aside, Milwaukee came out on top. Now, weight IS a consideration, as is battery life (which we don’t know yet), but also, Als battery bank is Dewalt so, for him to switch horses now is going to add to his battery bank AND, a different charging SYSTEM. So for Al, I’m hoping he stayed the course with Dewalt because in the long run, it makes more sense.
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I like the intro! I thought I was watching bonanza for a minute! 🤣🤣🤣 Ben, Hoss and Little Joe Cartwright! Thanks for sharing guys. Have a good weekend!
From Northwestern Vermont
I am a homeowner with a day job who does not do anything construction related for a living. That being said I am working on framing out my basement and Bought this th-cam.com/users/postUgkxHQsUrwNr5GQrnx9V4xDdUr56qxwuiBHt gun. I have done a few walls already, have probably shot a couple hundred nails through this thing and have yet to have a misfire. It works awesome, good depth on every nail if you have your compressor set right. My literal only complaint is that it is a bit heavy and my arm can get a little tired especially whrn I am nailing at odd angles. That being said I am super happy with it and would buy it again. Hoping the old girl allows me to get my whole basement finished out!
Ridgid also has a 30* nailer now. I have all ridgid and am very pleased.
Fun comparison! My take on the cordless tools is that all of the brands will get the job done. The biggie for me though is once you start accumulating batteries, you're fairly well committed to that brand. I went down the Milwaukee battery trail & haven't looked back or regretted my choice.
They do make battery adapters so one can use say a Dewalt battery on a Milwaukee etc.
@@mackfisher4487 Adaptors would be a non-starter for me. Just more expense, more items to keep track of, something to make the tool heavier & bulkier Etc. No thank you!!
Agreed and great point ! I’m also on the same Milwaukee trail ! Lol. Take care
@@mackfisher4487 I use Milwaukee tools but have a couple of off-brand DeWalt tools (LOL)for which I use the battery adapter so that I can use my Milwaukee batteries. They work fine and have no problems with them.
my wife worked at Lowes so its kobolt for me
I’d have to give that Rigid some serious consideration. It barely lost out to the Milwaukee which left one nail proud. The DeWalt seemed heavier or at least not as well balanced as the other two. I like this type of head to head comparison, seems like a more realistic test. Thanks.
I agree !! Ridgid
Yeah.. I would wait for Project Farm to do a real test before making a decision like that..
Actually dewalt is best balanced and lightest
My old boss was team yellow. We had the DeWalt nailer. It is not even close to the Ridgid or Milwaukee. It's way out of balance. Battery does not last as long. Does not shoot as fast. Top is waay fat compared to the others. No magazine extension. We kept loosing the tips on the plunger and other parts kept coming loose, put it short it's not even in the same level as the other 2.
Have used the dewalt many times and it sucks, the unbalanced heavy top causes too much fatigue and since I can’t stop till the work is done, I end up having my skin worn away where the end of my thumb touches the top part of the gun. It doesn’t shoot reliably and gets jammed constantly. Going with Ridgid next for the price and the good reviews.
I like and have Rigid battery tools. Very lightweight but they do the job. Plus, Rigid has a lifetime warranty on tools and batteries.
The opening scene reminded me of the " The Three Amigos " … I'll take the pneumatics every time, cordless are to slow...They do require electricity & air though...
Looking forward to Monday Ken on the Tiny House build...
Bill on the Hill... :~)
Loved the thumbnail.
HERE COMES THE BIG GUNS
Loved the shootout at the O K corral! They’re all great guns. Have a great day, stay safe, and may God bless….
I was in the market to purchase a nailer, this came out just in time. I just recently switched over to Milwaukee,so I think I’ll go that way because I have a ton of batteries. Thank you for this ,I really enjoy your videos,
The tool tester put 5 guns to the test and Milwaukee beat everyone in overall performance & dropping durability also. DeWalt & Bauer from Harbor Freight came in 2nd neck & neck.
So I saw Hoss, Little Joe & Ben Cartwright. Cool video “You Nailed It”
I know it was an actual test demonstrating the guns efficiency and ability but it also injected some levity into my day. THANKS,
The advantage of the Ridgid does it for me. Lighter, shoots just as fast (both advertise 3 shots per second) seems a bit quieter (also noticed this on other channel reviews) Ridgid doesn't blow the plastic pieces everywhere like the Milwaukee for some reason, available magazine extension, better light placement, comes with a plastic/rubberish boot over the tip when needed. Doesn't seem to blow/recoil back as hard as the Milwaukee, better "wake-up" bottom placement than the Milwaukee. Plus it is about $100 cheaper. Another plus is the LSA. It was also mentioned a lot in other video reviews that Ridgid was also better balanced. So yep, Ridgid for me.
Another factor not everyone is aware of is that all battery framing nailers use an air piston/spring that eventually loses its pressurization. Factory pressure is about 120 psi, but after thousands of nails you have to refill that pressure chamber. Milwaukee, Metabo HPT, Ridgid and the new Ryobi (ridgid clone) all use this design, but only the Ridgid and Ryobi are end user serviceable, meaning they provide the user with a little 1/4 air fill port that refills from a regular air hose. The Metabo needs a $75 adapter or mail in service, and the Milwaukee needs a special adapter and a high pressure pump like those used on a air rifle/gun. From a long term ownership/maintenance point of view, the Ridgid/Ryobi are the winner in my book for the above reasons.
@@joewangtt exactly 👍🤘
I have one, and I love it!!!
@@joewangtt Another great point. Lots of good info on this thead.
The advantage of (spaced) plastic collated nails is you get a full round-head nail. Wire and paper collated nails (non-spaced) have a smaller offset head. Those nails use to be “clipped” but they were modified to be non-clipped to pass building codes. The only advantage is you get more nails per round. The downside to plastic collated, aside from less nails per round, is the plastic fragments tend to be unpredictable-definitely wear eye protection!
Ken, you've got to be the bestest boss man to work for in the US, my friend😁. I've got to say I'm a Milwaukee man myself but I would've thought the compact size would be lighter, I guess not.
I like these kind of videos!!! 👍👍
Intro was great. Fun nail gun comparison
I like Rigid for my battery tools, just my preference…. my air tools are Porter cable (older, not new models) finish nailers, again my preference
Love seeing real tool show-downs! I didn't know Rigid had one, I switched from Paslode to Hitachi/Metabo cordless.
Enjoyed seeing the fastest nail gun in the north Ken . That was interesting seeing which was the fastest. Thanks for the video and y'all take care and God bless.
My husband was a makita tool toting man. He would have loved this TH-cam channel and especially this video. Thank you for sharing it was a fun video bye ✌️
Thanks
Thats a good review! is there a makita batt nailgun ? i would like to see a rev on that if so. In my work im only using makita so it would spare me some extra batteries and rechargers.
That intro was so awesomely funny !! Great job !
Haha thanks
In this video, you guys really nailed it! 🙄
As a Milwaukee user, I give the prize to the ridgid. Lighter, less expensive and best warranty. Downside is more frequent nail changes. And I think California doesn’t allow clipped head nails to meet code.
You can get full offset heads in 30 degree.
@@ajmedeiros77 duly noted. Thanks.
That intro looked like the wild wild west but more like the cold cold north...
I'm a Milwaukee guy. I've been looking into Cordless nail guns and came to the conclusion that Ridgid is the one I'm considering. It's slightly cheaper than Milwaukee and seems to be just as good if not better. Thanks for video. Loved the intro, haha. Was waiting for Music from Rush to start playing. Take care!
Haha thanks
If you don't care for the warranty the Ridgid is almost half the price outside of Home Depot. I don't have Ridgid batteries but a $14 adapter solved that problem. Loved the nailer. Now I want to build more stuff to play with it more. :D
I would like to see a side by side review with the ridgid 30 degree nailer to see if there is any difference in performance from the 21 degree
I worked on a framing crew in the late '70s when nail guns or framing gun first came out.
All the boys were skilled with a hammer. Townailing and getting studs to end up squarely on the line.
Back then the weapon of choice was always the 24 ounce Estwing.
I now haul Amish framers. They still hand nail. Their hammers weigh nothing and seem to drive nails home better than the big old Estwing
I enjoyed watching this Ken. Thanks.
The beginning of the video was fitting. Three gunslingers coming out of the fog, ready for a showdown to see who's the quickest on the draw. If you men were in Texas, you'd fit right in. Here we have a myriad of different guns. Not just on the job but, out in the field too. You'll have to bring your own ammo. Prices are up. Thanks for the comparison. It's good to know Pardner. 🎯🤠
Could you do a cost per shot comparison please? I bought a pneumatic nailer (second hand) after costing Paslode nails at around 0.07 GBP per shot not including the cost of the gun. Convenient but pricey! The second hand nail gun cost me £50 and came with 7500 nails too which made it pretty much a throw away item when the job I bought it for was done.
What a good way to start a Saturday morning great video fun to watch.
If in a shop use pneumatic, if on job site use cordless. I got a Paslode for framing nailer but the Milwaukee looks interesting because that is most of the batteries I have.
Ridgid takes the cake for LSA agreement. Insane offer for same cost. Just be aware it doesn't cover user accidents and only defaults by manufacturer so don't go throwing it off roofs expecting them to cover it.
Thanks Ken. That was a good demonstration. I have been wondering what new line of tool I should be going to from Porter Cable. I know they are not the best but gave been okay for home use. It would be nice if there is a convertor for the batteries.
WK, there is a $20.00 adapter.
Go American Dewalt, Milwaukee and Ridgid are both owned by China
I just bought the Milwaukee framer for my board and Batten project…mainly for its no-mar tip they provide. Im a bit shocked over its weight compared to say the Plaslode. I should be using a siding nailer but hate being tethered to compressors and for some reason siding nailers aren’t battery yet. Do you know why? Strange that roofing and framing guns are. 🤷🏻♂️
Ken do you recall which vid you show the rack you made for stacking boards vertically to dry. I want to make something like it to prime my boards before bldr here in Upstate puts them up.
I'm more interested in battery life than I am in speed.
Considering that the Ridgid is almost half the price as the competition on Amazon ($220) and Ebay (refurb for $200), it's kind of a no brainer. I've been building my shed with it and it's a joy to use.
When you get to Lumnah Acres ask him about fun with a nail gun. 😉. Great video
Ask to see the Xrays. LOL
What a great change from the normal. Love the video, thanks for sharing.
If Chad’s nail gun misfired and Dan’s didn’t, then which is faster? Was Chad just the fastest on the draw? I guess having a drawing contest is OK as long as you’re not nailing each other! lol
Yes - I definitely don’t want to see Chad “nail” Ken……😂
I think Dan won. He didn't have to go back & fix anything. Imo
@@guppy2129 He did say that one of his nails wasn't all the way down (not as bad as Chad's but still needed attention). That said, in real life you'd never go that fast anyway as you'd run out of things to nail before you could move the gun (except for that Dewalt... I do think that would be a PITA)
My pneumatic Dewalt is still going strong, although I had to learn it needed oiling or the O-ring gasket dries up
Hey Ken. Great video. You really nailed this one. -Kat
Haha thanks
That intro just won the TH-cam intro award. The first thing that came to mind is the western movie...The Good The Bad and the Ugly. I'll step aside and let you three decide who you think is which. Let us know.
Haha
I'm a makita guy because my dad started me on them. Now it would be too expensive to switch brands because the batteries are what costs so much. I'm very happy with makita anyway.
I've been at this for many years and used a variety of tool brands. Makita has more torque and will take more abuse than the other brands. Plus, its not made in China.
I know they are much more convenient to use, but how do you like the battery powered guns compared to pneumatic powered for performance, other than the cord getting in the way, having to have shore power, etc?
Shoot out at the O.K. garage!
If you check, the Dewalt battery should have a little button on the end that when pushed, lights up a charge level display.
What great fun you all had with that test👌👍😁
Why are you discussing speed of the gun, I prefer accuracy more important but it was a good presentation of electric nail guns.
You 'boys' and your guns are sooo cute! - from a 71 yo female construction fan.
Haha thanks
Everyone testing these cordless nailers wants to declare one to be the fastest - but are they all fast enough and consistent enough for the real world? Jams and battery platform would be the decider for me. I have recently fallen in love with super fast battery chargers because they eliminate the number of batteries I need on site.
I LOVE IT!!! WE ARE ABOUT TO DO AN UNPROFESSIONAL UNBOXING!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I definitely prefer Milwaukee even though most all of my cordless tools are DeWalt.
I was pondering buying a Dewalt drill, until I saw the sticker at Canadian Tire the other day.. I'm still pondering a chainsaw however
I have the Dewalt 20v max chainsaw. Very good tool that cuts well and seems to last a good long while. Keep the chain sharp!
'safety' glasses brothers...I used Paslode 'impulse' guns for years...but got tired of cleaning/rebuilding them...terrible battery life too...I myself still use my 20 year old air Paslode framer...still my fav
Smiling!
Chad's gun has a star wars sound to it that I like. could have been edit sound effect.
I use a paslode splt it has a battery and a gas cartridge problem is if it’s damp air I draw moisture in I’ve had it 30 years needs a service now as I am retired now I’m not really bothered I will get round to it you are doing a good job on the tiny house I would’ve thought he would’ve put damp under the soleplate
so on degrees which are best for the nail, dad like a 45% on boat docks never looked at this I just drove them in mine dead. his grandad built homes as you do.
What a fun demo. Compare/contrast battery usage and price? Thanks for sharing
Just bought the DeWalt 21° framer came with a kit of battery and charger. Marked down from 399 to 100 bucks! The nailer should be able to use clip head or framer round head, but it would depend on the code where you live . I normally just use round head they seem to work the best in my Porter cable air gun so win win.
Long term the rigid dose'nt seem to hold up my experience especially the batterys. I've had milwaukee for years no problems and some of my milwaukee battery's are 7 years plus old still going like new. I'd go milwaukee no question when it comes down to durability quality and features. Just curious were all the guns set to max depth fire that also would affect driving depth, also the jamb release mechanisms would be a good comparison as well. Lastly multi fire and single fire settings would be a good comparison.
Was it just my computer or was there something off with the sound? Great content!
Which brands batteriess last longest (which brand makes best use of its battery power?) Which charge fastest?
My Dewalt brad nailer has a fast mode. Does the Dewalt framing nailer have fast mode? For framing I love my Paslode.
Based on this comparison, I would go with Milwaukee or the Rigid. I have a bunch of Dewalt stuff but I don't like the wind up and down of the Dewalt gun. seems to be a bit slower. Right now I have about 10 nailers, all pneumatic, and many of them are over 30 years old and going strong. I have rebuilt two of them but the others are working great. Most all of them are Porter Cable and we love them. I am going to invest in some battery nailers this next year and this is a good start.
Cool comparison. The wind up noise and nails that have to be hammered home would drive me crazy after a while. Number of nails driven before battery recharge would be interesting. I heard at some point that propane was tried as a fuel source for powering a nail gun.
Building codes in some localities don't approve of the clipped head nails. That is why I quit using my Senco pneumatic framing nailers.
Great video Ken, however I'm a Ridgid fan,but they all can get the job done. I'll even use Chicago if need be... NOT jk great video Ken and crew. Keep them coming. God Bless and be safe.
Don't feel bad Ken. You have the 3rd fastest nail gun.
Ken, perhaps you forgot the cost difference in the guns and the nails? That could make a huge difference in the purchase decision. Also the weights please. Thanks.
I guess i was born too soon. I grew up in the 20 oz framing hammer days. lol. now i watch videos.
I never pulled the trigger and purchased one, still pneumatic. Going to HD to see if the Ridgid gun will shoot my nail stock
I know now why I haven't switched, wow after tax looking at close to $500
That opening looked like three dudes going to a Nerf gun fight ^_^
Haha
Like the milwaukee over my Hitachi gas gun only for the rapid fire. It is a heavy tool for constant use but great for pointed use where using less than a strip of nails on a ladder. Also dislike that it only holds one strip and adding the extended magazine just adds more weight to it
That Rigid seems pretty decent.
They drew and fired the pistols, western clint eastwood style
Next contest .........Blindfolded !!
I love my Milwaukee Framing nailer. No more air compressor or hoses. Woohoo!
Can you drop them from about 25ft to a concrete floor about 5 times each to see which one survives.
Haha
what gen dewalt nailer is that the type 3 2 or 1?
Hmm I don’t know
If it's the older 1 it sucks the type 3 is the best 1 they have but they just need to can this format and get better with it it's not worth to money I own them all but this format is the worst I have the type 1 2 3 plus all the rest and more you demoed in this video I like the Milwaukee sorry to say I am a DeWalt fan lol
Talk with your insulation supplier. Get ahold of a hempwool mfg to advertise for on both channels. It's safe, stores carbon, mold and bug resistant and supports farmers. Good luck on the build an channel coop. It's great for both.
The Ridgid and Milwaukee were so close that the difference was probably in the operator. Have them switch and see.
I was reading a building code.at one time I thought I read that clipper heads are not to be used on framing. Is that correct or not?
Great fun watching - thanks
You guys nailed it
Nice real world nail gun test...thank you...now....How about a circular saw shootout..
FYI you have to put the dewalt on continuous mode for bump fire.
Cool comp team, any idea how many nails go into a build say like the lovely garage/house project you've just completed or prospective number for Alan and Gina's build? Have a great weekend team 🍻😎👍
Good one! Question; Are knock off Dewalt batteries worth it?
The knock off batteries have used I'd say 50% have become paperweights
Ridgid wins with the best warranty
I have used all of these, but I still prefer my Paslode; the lighter weight makes a huge difference when working an 8 hour day.
The noise of the Dewalt on the job site is the most annoying lol
I like the Rigid. I like full head, less angle.
I love the paslode gun's I have. Don't think I would be willing to trade em for anything else.
Same here i have been using paslode since 1993. Ive mostly used finish nailers but i have ther framing gun too
My paslode is old enuf to retire. In fact I think it did four years ago. Nope, still works fine an fast. Bought it back in 1985. Only been in for service one time needed that little spring.
"unprofessional unboxing" i like it
Haha
The RIGID looks pretty good, but you'll probably reload more frequently
I never use anything other than pneumatic. I don't need anything fast, but do prefer something faster with a roofing nailer. What I look for is weight, ease of use, and safety features. If it drives the nail all the way in without jamming, I'm good with it. I have one for framing and one for roofing and neither of these are a Milwaukee, DeWalt, or a Ridgid.
I don't own any battery operated nail guns, but personally I would go with the Ridgid.
Great intro.
Nice. Ive debated for a while which to get. Now I know :)
👍Nice capability comparison. I guess the bigger issues would be a drop test survival along with product/consumable costs and lifespan test for both batteries and nails. I don't think the Ridgid "lifetime" warranty applies to commercial use, so, they should be registered by a person, not a company. For me, a Dewalt ni-cad drill had a 3 foot drop and bent the chuck shaft just after the Ridgid's li-ion products came out. I have the original 18 volt brushed Ridgid and have had no problems with it; not that I use it everyday, but, it keeps working. I've added an impact gun and their multi-tool system and have had no problems as a casual user. Thanks for the video
Okay, I can admit when I’m wrong and my son was right. I predicted on Al’s channel that it would be Dewalt, my son is a Milwaukee guy….it seems, weight considerations aside, Milwaukee came out on top. Now, weight IS a consideration, as is battery life (which we don’t know yet), but also, Als battery bank is Dewalt so, for him to switch horses now is going to add to his battery bank AND, a different charging SYSTEM. So for Al, I’m hoping he stayed the course with Dewalt because in the long run, it makes more sense.