You sir, are the MAN!! ...been fixing, modifying and adapting things for 30+yrs and you my friend (and name sake), frankly impress the shit out of me! A master giving a Masterclass... appreciate and enjoy your knowledge and experience. Keep them videos coming! Cheers
My own dewalt nail gun - has just died...not firing. Its built 2.5 houses for me :-) - watching your video has given me hope it can be repaired. It is my favourite tool 🙂 I'm in France unfortunately or would have sent to you - I'll find an enthusiastic local. Thank you so much
This is a great video. It was much better and faster, than going through dewalt for warranty service on a brand new nailer that only shot about 15-20 nails before the tip of the driver rod broke. Although it took me longer than it does you, I was able to get my nailer working again. The two springs and the rods for the driver are the hardest items to line up. Can I ask that you go over the switches a little better? As in how they should be set and so that everything goes together the correct way. I had to take my case apart twice, once for the switch on the bottom for single fire or multiple firing of nails. Then for the lock out button next to the trigger. Other than that, I find you did a great job filming and going step by step. Thank you
Hi, had broken pin as shown her but the DeWalt Retainer N376266 is also broken. Cant see where this should go. You have video on this or link to diagram showing exact position. The first part was easy but don’t want to take stuff off that not need to add the retainer
Hi, I had a loan of my friends DeWalt 18v XR and it stopped firing last night 😭 I think it's the strike pin as it spools up fine, but the nails 1st came out half arsed, then they would barely pop out 10mm. I figured something has worn as this big guy built my double garage, 2 x 20mtr long fences and 2/3 of the deck frame. I can get a strike pin for it. Should I lube the parts with graphite powder before replacing as it looks dry. We use graphite powder in lock systems with no adverse effects. Thanks for your epic video's. You ARE the boss 😎
Hi dean Loved your video I have a nearly new dcn660 just over a year old but had problems with misfire from the start can I ask is there a chance it could be the nails that I use that would cause the gun to miss fire Thanks Harry from Glasgow
My firing pin seems to fire past the nails sometimes. then other times it just bends the nails and jambs. such a pain in the ass. Do I nee to renew this full assembly too. Its a pain going into oak and i do a load of oak. Im almost ready to sell it and buy a new 1. But if its an easy fix then Ill do it. Whats the part number please. Thank you, Or will it be something ese totaly? Im in scotland
Hey mate, i have the 18g tjat stopped firing right in the middle of a job. I thought it hit something hard. But i opened it up . Drive pin has mo bad wear marks, flywheel spins up. I spun it by hand and pushed down and it grabbed no problems so seems it no going down to grab the driver. Would you say roller? Thanks for any help.
Hi dean Got a similar problem with this pin gun. If I depress and fire it works but won't fire again unless I clear the jam mechanism and fires again. So I'm constantly clearing and wondering if it's a bent or damaged firing pin. Any thoughts are welcome. Thanks Johnny Fleming
Hello Dean, Her a comment from the Netherlands. I saw your video on TH-cam and now I have a question. I own a DeWalt tacker, dcn660p2. When I press the safety it starts humming, but it won't fire. I can't imagine that the pin is broken because it don't even make a sound other then rhe normal hum.
Excellent video. Mine fires sometimes and not others Very annoying. Does that sound like I need to do the same, where do I get parts? I’m in Newcastle England. It’s fired 18000 nails from new.
Brilliant video Dean, I have that exact same model , but unfortunately it’s not working. Im almost 100% sure that it’s the control module that’s faulty. Would you know of anywhere I could get a used one?.. I know the part is no longer available new.. cheers again
Good lad! Mine fokked up a while back so i straightened the pin and touched it to a grinder to square its head. Put about another 5000 pins through it but today it fokked proper. This helps, Thank you!
Hi Dean quick question I hope you can help with, above nail gun I had the same issue changed the firing pin as it broke but now seems way over powered and sinking nails in to deep even when setting it to shallow depth, how can I fix it? Regards Simon.
Thank you much for your great videos. I have a DeWalt 20 V 15 ga nailer that when you press the trigger and press it on wood it revs up then dies. I tested the actuator and it's good. Do any of your videos cover this? Thanks again
Hi I have a dcn661-xe. The pin on my gun broke got a replacement one but unfortunately not the right one. The one I have received it’s a bit wide on the shank so I can’t fit it on. Would happen to know what model pin I need? Cheers
Nice video Dean I see you are an expert in your field of work. I was hoping you could help. I was given one of these as it was faulty, the hammer is sticking after every shot, so following this tutorial I stripped it down and found one of the springs was broken. I have just replaced the springs today and reassembled. Hammer blade returns everytime, only now when the nail is fired into the wood the head of the nail is left protruding by about 3mm and the blade is riding over the nail head and penetrating the wood ? I have looked at a parts diagram and noticed parts 113 plates are missing from the rod ends that locate into the housing and part 156 retainer. Also noticed the blade spring tensioner on top is locked solid, should that be adjustable? Also have a 618k where the hammer will stick intermittently, mainly when there is a cartridge swap over in the magazine, could that just be new return rubber bands needed as they feel very limp at rest? Any advice cheers.
Hey question, I have this same nail gun and its hassnt had but 50 nails shot through it. Now the caution lights for a jam flash everytime i pull the trigger. Wont shoot. Any ideas?
Hey Dean. Once again coming to you for advice. (Circular saw issue previously) Saw this video, great work as always. On my fairly new gun, same model the pin seems to be stuck outwards and i cant seem to retract it? Can you help please.? 🤷♂️ Kind regards, Rob.
Pull the black lever on the side. And pust the pin in with a flat screwdriver to see if it springs back. If it still won't go back, the return springs inside may have broken
Please tell me the model # to Dewalts newest cordless 15 gauge angled nail gun. Im googling model #s from home depot, but the models there are ~5 years old. any help , greatly appreciated.
Hi I have the dewalt finishing nails gun it still fires ok but if you fill her with nails it seems the nails don't feed in smoothly and it misfires and have to push the nails down if only half filled with nails it's fine .is it on its way out or is it worth getting it looked at.thanks
Mine fires intermittently, thought it might be the trigger but this makes a lot more sense, the light flashing to let you know how much it has been used is invaluable. Great video,Thanks.
Hi my nail gun doesn’t fire at all, the fly wheel spins but won’t fire a nail. Makes the sound as if it has fired the nail. Be it weaker than the usual furring sound. Is this something similar to this problem. Thank you
How do you remove the actual nail cartridge as it for some reason really hard to get a strip of nails in and the spring leaver doesn't lock at the bottom m8?
May simple be your switch. Put it into bump mode and pull the trigger. It the motor dose not start up the trigger is dirty inside. Open it up and wash out the switch with contact cleaner
@@deandohertygreaser The motor starts but it does not release the nail, because it think the safety relay does not deactivate the safety ore so it seems
@@deandohertygreaser have cleaned the switch and replaced the activation part that goes from the nos to the safety switch in the nalle gun, now it works most of the time but still if i put it on automatic and wiggle it around a bit or turn it will stop working, do you have any ideas for me?
Hi Dean! I’m new to repair. I have nail gun dewalt dcn680 18 ga and it stopped firing. Can u help me with my problem, just don’t know who else to ask. It’s fairly new. If we can do video chat I can probably fix myself under your watch, I’m handy girl. I’ll pay for your service. 😊 Thank you 😊
Thanks for this. Unfortunately this isn’t the issue with mine as when I pull the trigger it’s just the motor that runs and nothing else. I’ve heard it could be a problem with the trigger? Anyway now I’ve seen your cid I’m more confident taking it to bits now so cheers for that fella.
Hi, I have the dcn680 the pin fires but then doesn't retract and gets jammed. I have taken it apart and all looks fine. Have you had this issue before, is it something you can fix?
You sir, are the MAN!! ...been fixing, modifying and adapting things for 30+yrs and you my friend (and name sake), frankly impress the shit out of me! A master giving a Masterclass... appreciate and enjoy your knowledge and experience. Keep them videos coming! Cheers
thanks
My own dewalt nail gun - has just died...not firing. Its built 2.5 houses for me :-) - watching your video has given me hope it can be repaired. It is my favourite tool 🙂 I'm in France unfortunately or would have sent to you - I'll find an enthusiastic local. Thank you so much
You saved the day! thank you very much for your video. I know I could not have done it without you. Keep them coming!
My newer model dewalt 18g Brad nailer was winding up but shooting 2/10 nails after owning it for 5+ years used this method works like a dream! 💪🏻
You’re a true professional. Thank you for sharing.
The screws by the firing mechanism are Torx T-25. The other body screws are mostly (all?) T-10. Luckily i didn’t have to completely disassemble mine.
This is a great video. It was much better and faster, than going through dewalt for warranty service on a brand new nailer that only shot about 15-20 nails before the tip of the driver rod broke. Although it took me longer than it does you, I was able to get my nailer working again. The two springs and the rods for the driver are the hardest items to line up.
Can I ask that you go over the switches a little better? As in how they should be set and so that everything goes together the correct way. I had to take my case apart twice, once for the switch on the bottom for single fire or multiple firing of nails. Then for the lock out button next to the trigger.
Other than that, I find you did a great job filming and going step by step. Thank you
Thank you very informative👌
Hi, had broken pin as shown her but the DeWalt Retainer N376266 is also broken. Cant see where this should go. You have video on this or link to diagram showing exact position. The first part was easy but don’t want to take stuff off that not need to add the retainer
Hi, I had a loan of my friends DeWalt 18v XR and it stopped firing last night 😭 I think it's the strike pin as it spools up fine, but the nails 1st came out half arsed, then they would barely pop out 10mm. I figured something has worn as this big guy built my double garage, 2 x 20mtr long fences and 2/3 of the deck frame. I can get a strike pin for it. Should I lube the parts with graphite powder before replacing as it looks dry. We use graphite powder in lock systems with no adverse effects. Thanks for your epic video's. You ARE the boss 😎
Hi dean
Loved your video
I have a nearly new dcn660 just over a year old but had problems with misfire from the start can I ask is there a chance it could be the nails that I use that would cause the gun to miss fire
Thanks Harry from Glasgow
My firing pin seems to fire past the nails sometimes. then other times it just bends the nails and jambs. such a pain in the ass. Do I nee to renew this full assembly too. Its a pain going into oak and i do a load of oak. Im almost ready to sell it and buy a new 1. But if its an easy fix then Ill do it. Whats the part number please.
Thank you,
Or will it be something ese totaly?
Im in scotland
Thanks for this video, most useful😊
Glad it was helpful!
You are PRO!
Hey mate, i have the 18g tjat stopped firing right in the middle of a job. I thought it hit something hard. But i opened it up . Drive pin has mo bad wear marks, flywheel spins up. I spun it by hand and pushed down and it grabbed no problems so seems it no going down to grab the driver. Would you say roller? Thanks for any help.
Hi dean
Got a similar problem with this pin gun. If I depress and fire it works but won't fire again unless I clear the jam mechanism and fires again. So I'm constantly clearing and wondering if it's a bent or damaged firing pin. Any thoughts are welcome.
Thanks
Johnny Fleming
I have the same model but the multi fire has stopped working only fires once when tip is pushed down any ideas what could be wrong.
Hello Dean,
Her a comment from the Netherlands. I saw your video on TH-cam and now I have a question.
I own a DeWalt tacker, dcn660p2. When I press the safety it starts humming, but it won't fire. I can't imagine that the pin is broken because it don't even make a sound other then rhe normal hum.
Excellent video. Mine fires sometimes and not others Very annoying. Does that sound like I need to do the same, where do I get parts? I’m in Newcastle England. It’s fired 18000 nails from new.
Brilliant video Dean, I have that exact same model , but unfortunately it’s not working. Im almost 100% sure that it’s the control module that’s faulty. Would you know of anywhere I could get a used one?.. I know the part is no longer available new.. cheers again
Awesome thanks. What is the part number for the firing pin?
Good lad! Mine fokked up a while back so i straightened the pin and touched it to a grinder to square its head. Put about another 5000 pins through it but today it fokked proper. This helps, Thank you!
Hi Dean quick question I hope you can help with, above nail gun I had the same issue changed the firing pin as it broke but now seems way over powered and sinking nails in to deep even when setting it to shallow depth, how can I fix it?
Regards Simon.
Hi dean I have the Dewalt dcn660 when I fire the gun the ring pin gets wedged in the wood any ideas?
Would this be the same procedure for the DCN650 XR that not firing nails?
Thank you much for your great videos.
I have a DeWalt 20 V 15 ga nailer that when you press the trigger and press it on wood it revs up then dies. I tested the actuator and it's good. Do any of your videos cover this?
Thanks again
Dean Doherty what is the cost of the pin part please
Hi I have a dcn661-xe. The pin on my gun broke got a replacement one but unfortunately not the right one. The one I have received it’s a bit wide on the shank so I can’t fit it on. Would happen to know what model pin I need? Cheers
Nice video Dean I see you are an expert in your field of work. I was hoping you could help. I was given one of these as it was faulty, the hammer is sticking after every shot, so following this tutorial I stripped it down and found one of the springs was broken. I have just replaced the springs today and reassembled. Hammer blade returns everytime, only now when the nail is fired into the wood the head of the nail is left protruding by about 3mm and the blade is riding over the nail head and penetrating the wood ? I have looked at a parts diagram and noticed parts 113 plates are missing from the rod ends that locate into the housing and part 156 retainer. Also noticed the blade spring tensioner on top is locked solid, should that be adjustable? Also have a 618k where the hammer will stick intermittently, mainly when there is a cartridge swap over in the magazine, could that just be new return rubber bands needed as they feel very limp at rest? Any advice cheers.
I’ve got a dewalt nailer in mint condition but it’s not working how can u help
I have the same model gun but the firing pin was stuck out past the rubber nose, i tried to tap it back in but its jammed any ideas
Hi replaced firing pin cleaned switch only fires every second nail , can you help
My dxn660 will fire multiple times then miss fire , change the battery and may or may not fire . Any ideas
What is the screwdriver you use to take the gun apart?
Hey question, I have this same nail gun and its hassnt had but 50 nails shot through it. Now the caution lights for a jam flash everytime i pull the trigger. Wont shoot. Any ideas?
Hey Dean. Once again coming to you for advice. (Circular saw issue previously) Saw this video, great work as always.
On my fairly new gun, same model the pin seems to be stuck outwards and i cant seem to retract it? Can you help please.? 🤷♂️
Kind regards, Rob.
Pull the black lever on the side. And pust the pin in with a flat screwdriver to see if it springs back. If it still won't go back, the return springs inside may have broken
Many thanks for super quick reply. I'll give it a go tomorrow and let you know. 👍🏼
I just picked up a used one of ebay and the freaking light just flashed 40 times😂😂 it seems to still shoot well.
Thank you 🙏 I know how to fix my you are God thank you 🙏🙏👏👏👏👏
Please what is the part number for that driver and who sells them???
I miss my gun horribly
Where do i buy the replacement ? My have trouble shooting .
Please tell me the model # to Dewalts newest cordless 15 gauge angled nail gun. Im googling model #s from home depot, but the models there are ~5 years old. any help , greatly appreciated.
Hi I have the dewalt finishing nails gun it still fires ok but if you fill her with nails it seems the nails don't feed in smoothly and it misfires and have to push the nails down if only half filled with nails it's fine .is it on its way out or is it worth getting it looked at.thanks
it may be the magazine according to dewalt
Clean and spray the magazine slide! The spring isn’t strong enough when there’s any resistance
Great advice 👍 be opening mine up later ,thanks
Glad it helped
Mine fires intermittently, thought it might be the trigger but this makes a lot more sense, the light flashing to let you know how much it has been used is invaluable. Great video,Thanks.
What other guns out there are better and a but more oooomf for going through oak. Thanks buddy
Hikoki nail guns. More Power and do more work with very little Hassel
Can you tell me the part number to change mine?Thank you
Dean, are you still a Makita agent and is that just for the South ?
Where is the accent from ?
Thanks!
I replace the firing pin and now I get one shot and it'll Jam every time. I've taken apart put it back together 3 times now with the same result
Hi my nail gun doesn’t fire at all, the fly wheel spins but won’t fire a nail. Makes the sound as if it has fired the nail. Be it weaker than the usual furring sound. Is this something similar to this problem. Thank you
maybe a broken pin or worn out driver
Hav you come across a stuck trigger , along with a broken fire pin, trigger won’t push in ? Ta
How do you remove the actual nail cartridge as it for some reason really hard to get a strip of nails in and the spring leaver doesn't lock at the bottom m8?
have you tried a different brand of nail.
Wish there was a guy like you in Scotland lol, my dewalt nailer is doing the same thing I thought it was the trigger, but is it the firing pin?
The strings are broken inside The gun. They need replaced
part link please
Very informative my gun fires intermittent
Question how can you change only the blad that was broken in the video? My gun does not engage the solenoid, do you have a idea what that could be ?
May simple be your switch. Put it into bump mode and pull the trigger. It the motor dose not start up the trigger is dirty inside.
Open it up and wash out the switch with contact cleaner
@@deandohertygreaser The motor starts but it does not release the nail, because it think the safety relay does not deactivate the safety ore so it seems
@@bartzwinkels1 is it simply making a clicking sound when you pull the trigger to shot
@@deandohertygreaser no no sound just the motor running
@@deandohertygreaser have cleaned the switch and replaced the activation part that goes from the nos to the safety switch in the nalle gun, now it works most of the time but still if i put it on automatic and wiggle it around a bit or turn it will stop working, do you have any ideas for me?
Hi Dean! I’m new to repair. I have nail gun dewalt dcn680 18 ga and it stopped firing. Can u help me with my problem, just don’t know who else to ask. It’s fairly new. If we can do video chat I can probably fix myself under your watch, I’m handy girl. I’ll pay for your service. 😊 Thank you 😊
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Can you provide your address so I could send a gun for repair as I am struggling to find a decent one in the uk
Many. Thanks
My 16g straight brand dewalt just click and wont fire, my 18g fires nails every other press if
The trigger
YOUR 16G NEEDS A NEW DRIVER ASSEMBULY, THE 18G PROBABLY HAS A FAULTY SWITCH THAT JUST NEEDS TO BE WASHED OUT WITH CONTACT CLEANER
Thanks for this. Unfortunately this isn’t the issue with mine as when I pull the trigger it’s just the motor that runs and nothing else. I’ve heard it could be a problem with the trigger? Anyway now I’ve seen your cid I’m more confident taking it to bits now so cheers for that fella.
🇧🇷👍Abraços amigo.
We’re you based in n Ireland we could do with ours getting fixed 🙋♂️
donegal fixings in moville
@@deandohertygreaser to far 🤦♂️☹️
When are you going to start fixing them for other people I’ll ship you mine
everything i fix is for other people
@@deandohertygreaser let me know how I can send mine your way it broke yesterday
Hi, I have the dcn680 the pin fires but then doesn't retract and gets jammed. I have taken it apart and all looks fine. Have you had this issue before, is it something you can fix?
120 euro pack of nails...
I have a question I got a dewalt pin nailer and it won’t shoot the nails at all