I had been using my little Porter Cable for years (I'm an occasional DIY'er), but it was developing a leak and th-cam.com/users/postUgkxHQsUrwNr5GQrnx9V4xDdUr56qxwuiBHt I saw that rebuild kits were like $60-70. That's a big no for me. So I rolled the dice on this bad boy. I'm glad I did. It works beautifully. Feels great, not like a little cheap piece of junk, definitely along the lines of something I'd have expected to pay twice as much for if the brand was different. Outstanding value. Make sure you put a couple drops of oil in the inlet though, these tools MUST have lubrication.
I have used this nailer for 3 months already and it's been working fantastic, i used it in small pieces, returns, or small picture framing, no complaints so far
Thank you so much, I just bought this item, I have never used an nail gun, but your video was so helpful with the details and how to use it. Thanks you Sir
Bought one because of your review. Bought the $99 2 battery and charger/bag kit. Chose the free vacuum larger one on wheels. Returned the vacuum for a little over 50 dollars refund. Bought the pin nailer and some nails. Just used it tonight works perfect for what I need it for. Finishing some trim work on a custom cabinet for a coin operated machine I'm building.
I bought one and then gave it a quick tryout. To my dismay, 1 3/8" nails were not set properly. Some stuck up proud from the surface. I called Ryobi and they said they come factory set from the factory and there are no adjustments. I then decided to return it to Home Depot. It sat around for a couple of weeks because I didn't want to go there during Covid. Well, after a while I decided to give it another try. However, this time I was quite deliberate. I took my time and made sure I was in contact with the material and at 90 degrees from the surface. Surprise. NO PROBLEM. I then tried three other nail sizes. NO PROBLEMS again. So the moral of the story is this. Take your time, press against the surface, hold the gun at 90 degrees, and it will work for you. In the beginning, I was shooting quickly and probably did not have it tight against the material. I also discovered I could not shoot at an angle. No way, no how. So. I'm keeping it. It will work for me.
That's great to hear! I don't know how Ryobi can factory set them to work that well and sink them in, but they figured it out. It just takes some user knowledge, like you said. Thanks for sharing! I hope others read this if they've experienced them stuck up proud.
@@MarkThomasBuilder Every tool has it's limitations, even a hammer, you just have to work within its limits. If you need less limitations, you can always spend more money. Generally, Ryobi tools are good enough for most people. I could spend double for a Milwaukee 23 ga pin nailer which lets me shoot them at an angle, but the Ryobi "straight shooter" is good enough for me.
@@juliannetaylor9989 Play with it. Put the pins in the slot and slide them forward. Make sure the arrows point down. Mine quit. When it nailed a pin it would mak a somewhat loud bang. Now it makes kind of a weak noise and the pin does not go anywhere. They told me to take to Home Depot to get it fixed. It is not under warranty anymore, though I hardly used it. I don't know what they will do. I'm hoping they can fix it.
It was great my friend. What a good nailer, I really liked it. I have an nailer, of course, it's a Makita brand, made in Japan, and it needs a compressor . 👍👍👍👏👏👏
One more comment about Ryobi cordless tools. I have a load of them. Router, circular saw, drills, screwdriver, planer, sheetrock cutter, pin nailer, and others. I have found they all lose power near the end of a battery charge. They do not run with constant power. The same with the pin nailer. Keep a charged up battery in it and it will set your nails properly. If the battery is about to quit, it won't.
Its so cheap for its performance, my brother has one and we put a load of feather edge on a shed in no time. And then used the same battery to put in the impact driver - such a great idea that others should replicate
I'm hoping to test the Milwaukee pin nailer out this year. This Ryobi nailer definitely does a great job. It did an amazing job on one of my recent Maple glue ups.
@@MarkThomasBuilder that's funny, first thing I got this thing for was projects. But brought to the job site today and proved itself. Tired of lugging around bosses equipment.
Thanks for the review and instructions in this pin nailer, this video was veryhelpful. I just got one and tested it after viewing your video and didn't have to struggle trying to figure it out. I look forward to using it
Used to use a Grex23 ga with a hose and compressor. I believe that was the first manufacturer to come out with them. It was expensive too. Now I have this one and the Grex is covered in dust in my lockup.
I didn't realize they were the first to make that size. I use this Ryobi much more than I ever though I would. The pin nails are well hidden when shot into the wood.
It's Nov. 21 and I literally just left Home Depot with this Pin Nailer and like most guys I avoid at all cost in reading the owners manual but instead I opened the speaking owners manual called You Tube and after watching a few worthless videos on the tool I found yours and I thank you for it. I am running mine like I actually read the book. I have two big old houses that I'm putting plastic sheeting on most of the outside windows and after driving several test nails into a 2 x 4 I don't believe furring strips will be any challenge for this tool. I do have to pick up the galvanized pin nails though. Thanks again for what you do.
You bet, thanks for letting me know. I remember a guy I used to work with said people his age (which I'm not too far away from) really don't like reading instructions. I definitely understand what he's talking about, lol! Anyways, glad to help!
@@MarkThomasBuilder I'm a 66 year old retired Army Military Policeman and when I was in the service at some of the Army post they had a service club where you could do crafts and pay literally nothing to do it. Even the wood was mostly free if they had a shop and of course the military shop tools were old and nothing short of the best ever made sometimes. I am back into woodworking and I just love the 18 volt Ryobi line. I don't use them to make money but to have fun doing what I like without those Damn CORDS. I also bought the 18 volt router but haven't used it yet
That's cool to hear your back into woodworking. I also enjoy tools that don't drag a cord around. That 18v router is easy to use and does a great job, especially for the price.
I have the Ryobi 18g brad nailer. Impressive. I just bought a Porter Cable Pin Nailer (air). Grr. Now I'm wishing I saw this earlier. I also have the Ridgid 18g straight brad nailer. It worked great for 3 weeks, then crapped out. Same day my OLD Ridgid cordless 15g angles nailer died too. Picked up the Milwaukee 15g angled nailer, NICE! Heavy hitter. Definitely have to use putty with the Milwaukee. Anyhoo, I love the Ryobi 18g brad, so I think I'll pick up the pin nailer too. And yes, I used the hell out of Ryobi brad nailer to tack things in place. These are like little miracles. Liked Subscribed!
this year was my first year as my own boss after 20 years in the trade. I bought about 10k in cordless dewalt tools like chop saw, 18g nailer, and every other gadget they sold to make life easier, now I needed a 15g finish nailer, pin nailer and jig saw that was cordless... I didn't want to spend 399.99 on the dewalt 15g nailer as I was going to buy it when i saw the ryobi 15g for 199 tool only and decided to get it, with the jigsaw, fan, blower, weed trimmer, and pin nailer.. I got all that for less then the cost of the 15g dewalt and jigsaw from dewalt.... the 15g is so heavyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy it's about 8 pounds with no battery... it also when setting doors hits so hard you can't really use it to set doors as it pushes the case in to much, my pneumatic senco doesn't.. so bummer. Jig saw the support for the blade from going crooked while cutting is cheesy... IM very sad .. I bought those tools despite what other contractors might think using ryobi but the rest of the stuff worked great... the 15g nailer does work it's just a beast the dewalt version is so much lighter and doesn't smack door cases in... was really stoked when i saw the prices on ryobi and kinda bummed outnow. Returning the 15g nailer and jigsaw and have to go with dewalt sadly, the rest of the stuff is pretty damn good though for it being the cheap brand.
Now that you mention it, this is a heavier pin nailer, but I just use it for a few minutes at a time. The Milwaukee 18ga M18 nailer is amazing for all the other projects. I wouldn't mind the fan from Ryobi, especially on 82 degree days like today.
Cool Review...I didn't think much about these ryobi brand nailers...but after my buddy picked one up, and we did a contest on our builds... I was getting frustrated with moving the damn hose around, and I don't like losing. LOL he won effortlessly...and I had to get one. I got the RYOBI 18V ONE+ AirStrike 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (tool only)...for 126cad....I love it !! makes my builds alot faster and quieter...I can work all night without disturbing my sleeping family. LOL
Hi, I used the Ryobi pin nailer. I really don't like the double trigger system. Like you mention once you pull the trigger it will fire a nail without contact. That's the dangers part on this nailer. I was moving and a few time i pushed on the trigger and nails started to fire out and it will stick to you if you are close enough. I wish this unit had the nose tip like a regular brad nailer for nailing safety. Still a great pin nailer. Can't wait for milwaukee or dewalt to come out with one. Just my two cents
I don't have the pin nailer. I have all the others. Bought them, just to see how they were. Then, all of a sudden, all of the guys would only use them. I would have to recommend the ryobi battery nailers.
OK...I have looked at these nail guns and noticed one real big difference, WEIGHT. I noticed right away the BIG weight difference. You have to make sure you have strong wrists to operate these tools. I also wonder how quick your wrist will get tired from holding it above your head?
Yes, they are heavier than pnenmatic and Ryobi is heavier than some other battery powered brands, but the price is excellent and I'd say most people don't use this nailer for more than 2-3 minutes straight. I feel like there's some measuring, cuttting, dry fitting that happens every so often too.
Good stuff Bro!! I’m just now starting to use more battery operated tools. Cause your right it’s a hassle carrying your air compressor around and then your extension cords and air hoses. Thanks for sharing!
Moreno Landscaping & Maintenance: In your sentence “...Cause your right...” is very incorrect. Because and cause have different and unrelated meanings and usage. In your, sentence the “your” either should be spelled you are or you’re, remember that which follows your belongs to the person you are conversing with. Using because as the first word in that sentence does not make sense leaving the sentence feel unfinished. Yes, those are all too common grammar and spelling mistakes that do matter. Cordially and respectfully submitted
@@jjsrt8 "Nobody gives a shot", hope you neither project that attitude where you work nor to your family. Oh, by the way your use of those dots between "...go..... nobody..." is incorrect. Certainly you do not again want to make that mistake. Suggestion, look up what they are and their proper use. Your remark "Nobody gives a shot" is in part why folks are very poor writers; teachers and parents not giving a shot. Remember, nothing said nothing changes, thus making a correctable mistake over and over. On the job when you observe someone making a mistake I am sure you politely show them the correct technique. Cordially and respectfully submitted.
With air nailers you adjust pressure for the type of wood your nailing. What about this pin nailer. What happens when you go from say pine to oak. Is there an adjustment for that?
Thanks for the review, I’m in need of a battery operated 18GA pin nailer, I may consider getting that one or the Milwaukee pin nailer since I’m already into the M18 tools, but I definitely liked the RYOBI.
You're welcome! I tried to put this to the extreme test by driving 1,000 nails as fast as I could. It never jammed and all the nails we sunk in properly.
Jason, Milwaukee doesn’t offer a pin nailer in either their M18 Fuel or M12 Fuel lines. They offer an M18 16 gauge finish nailer, 18 gauge Brad nailer and a 15 gauge angle nailer. The 18 gauge nailer offered now is the Gen 2 and is a pretty awesome nailer. Go to Finish Carpentry’s TH-cam Channel to see Richard’s review of it, on the job. The Gen 1 gun wasn’t up to Milwaukee’s usual standards, hence the Gen 2. I did see where Milwaukee has filed a patent for an M12 23 gauge Brad nailer...so we might be seeing that this year or next!
@@MarkThomasBuilder as expensive as stainless nails are; if you can get them and want it to last forever or not cause any blackout say with cedar, than that's the way to go. Don't get me wrong to keep costs down I use the flash galv nails, for everything I do gets painted and sealed, unless of course cedar.
@@MarkThomasBuilder if you wait until after Christmas they will put it all on sale. I have Makita for heavy duty work and Ryobi for yard and other stuff. I also have the Ryobi speakers (love them). Every year at the end of January I grab the 4 amp hour 2 pack batteries from Ruobi just to have them. I also go to estate sales and everyone has something Ryobi you can get on the cheap. I get these for my kids.
I love all of the Ryobi nail guns but on my pin nailer P318, it just quit. The light comes on but no movement when I pull the trigger. Changed nails, tried several batteries. I opened the front cover and cleaned some minor metal dust. Is there some way to open it and see if the motor or solenoid is jammed without worrying about having parts jump out at me. The nailer is about 3-4 years old, probably well out of warranty. I have maybe shot 50-100 nails total with this. Thanks.
How has the nailer wrk til today any issues or repair have been done? I saw som e Milwaukee needing refill of bass as they lost pressure yup after months or even week of use I think it’s a matter of how long has that tool been on used and or out in shelf’s after they leave factory …but this ryobi uses another way to created that pressure
Pick yourself up a Milwaukee M12 23 Gauge Pin Nailer, I guarantee you won’t love that Ryobi PinNailer anymore! In fact you’ll want a divorce. It’s about 1/3 the size of the Ryobi and it sinks 1 3/8” nails perfectly, as fast as you pull the trigger!
That's a great question. 21 gauge pin nails are strong for their size, but wouldn't hold in your situation. I'm not sure what size is recommended, but if I had to guess I'd say 15 gauge finish nails would hold the best.
Super great and informative video. Just bought this. Was testing it out and I can't get the pins to sink. They are sticking out. Wood is thicker than the 3/4 pin nails I was using. Any thoughts?
@@MarkThomasBuilder thanks so much for your reply!!! I'm using the 2.0 battery. Just even bought a new one cus I thought it was the battery And trying to nail through pine.
What do you suggest for a brand of Galvi pins for this? I just bought one and now need pins, Home Depot said not available. Thanks! Great vid by the way!
I run galvanized in 18 gauge, but not sure about the pin size 23ga nailer. I have galvanized for almost all my other nailers, but haven't had a need in that size.
I made another video of an 18 gauge nailer from another brand. I believe I shot the 1-3/8" nails in this one, which is the longest it's made for. This tool will tackle more projects than you might think it can. The nails have amazing holding power for its size.
Nice Mark, I never knew I wanted one until I saw this video. I've been wanting to try a different brand if battery powered tools other than Milwaukee. Ryobi is a little more affordable.
No depth adjustment is a problem , really struggles with mdf . I have the 3ah HP batteries. Having to punch a pin nail makes no sense in using it. Maybe I got a lemon or using wrong pins .
I don't use mdf that much, so I can't comment on that unfortunately. If you can get by with shorter nails in mdf, than that might be the only way you can get by.
This tool doesn't offer that feature however, I've had good luck with it in hardwoods. You can always try a shorter nail if you're experiencing issues.
That's a great question. A brad nailer has more holding power and it normally 18 gauge in thickness, which is more than the 23ga pin nailer. The brad nail is what I use for nailing trim on a wall and the small hole can be filled in with wood putty. The pin nailer is hardly noticeable and works well when used with wood glue. A lot of times I glue some boards together and put pin nails in them instead of using clamps. I'm probably going to make a video on this soon. Thanks for the question.
A pin nailer is a different animal than a brad nailer...Pin nails are great when you're doing Crown or other moldings with CA glue and Accelerator...I use one to assemble Cabinet Moldings, you can assemble a run with the returns tacked on...
I have the ryobi 18ga brad nailer I purchased to trim my house I'm remodeling. I be using 1x2 through 1x6 pine. Possibly corner trim and shoe molding so should I also get the pin nailer or should I be good with the brad nailer?
I've been able to get by with only an 18ga brad nailer for years. Now that I have the pin nailer, I often use that more often. The 23ga nails are very thin, yet surprisingly strong.
This doesn't have a push down safety, so it will shoot if you pull the finger safety back and then the trigger. I'd like to see it have that additional safety. I've aimed this at a cardboard box a couple feet away and it shoots the pin nail in it.
Hello from Russia !!! I want to order ryobi p318 on eBay - we don't sell one like this .. Tell me, is there a spare firing pin for sale? And how does it behave after a while?
Hello again. I just can't decide what to buy - p318 or milwoukee 2540-20)). What do you advise? Are you familiar with the 2540-20? I understand that the 2540-20 is the professional version and the ryobi is for the home, but the price has a major role.
Question of the day: Have you tried a battery powered trim nailer? What are your thoughts vs an air nailer? Would 3,000 nails be enough for a single battery charge?
markthomasbuilder I have the Milwaukee 15G finish nailer and 18G Brad nailer, the Dewalt 18G Brad nailer, and Ryobi 18G 1/4” Staple gun. I love them all. I have a pneumatic Dewalt 23G pin nailer because there aren’t many cordless pin nailers on the market. Metabo makes a good one but it’s $279. Makita does too but it’s not very good. This Ryobi looks great, only issue I have is that you can literally point the gun at someone and discharge a nail, which is a safety feature I think is important and I don’t know why they didn’t consider that. But for $139 ($129 right now on sale) you can’t beat it for the price and quality.
I agree that the safety feature is something that should be changed. My first time looking at it made me think that it wouldn't fire, but it actually shot a pin nail into a cardboard box and looked like an acupuncture needle sticking out.
I've been using the Dewalt 18V 16 ga. angled nailer for many years now and it has been great. I've been using the Ryobi 18 ga. brad nailer and 18 ga. stapler since shortly after they came out and other than the size, they are fantastic, pro-grade tools. I bought the Ryobi 23 ga. pin nailer when it was first released and it's a POS. I had to go through three of them before I got one that would actually work, and this one is very inconsistent with counter sinking pins in hardwood. Also, if you push the head down hard to try and set a pin in hardwood, the driver blade leaves a dent it the surface. There is no depth adjustment to prevent over-driving the blade. I went back to using my 20+ year old pneumatic Senco. I have that same P.C. brad nailer that I bought 20+ years ago and it is fantastic, but I haven't used it since getting the Ryobi. If you are shooting 18 ga. or smaller, you can always use a cordless air compressor and not have to carry a generator like you mentioned. I have the Ryobi 18V air compressor which is probably the least capable that you can buy and it still works "OK" with brad and pin nailers as long as you don't bump fire - but who does that with trim work?
Air powered nailers still have a use in the industry. Cordless nailers still lack the speed hose nailer, which in certain situations is more important such as framing a house. I also have tried the paslode cordless nailer that uses an CO2 cartridge in addition to battery power, still too slow.
I find this nailer practically useless for hardwood kitchen moldings. Which is really about the only use for a pin nailer. I can scrape by using 1” max pins. But even then it leaves some nails just proud of the work. Its just under powered. Also the safety switch is near impossible to engage if trying to nail something one handed with the battery side facing away from you. Nailing crown to the top of cabinets for example. I do like the feel of the gun though and keep it around for lack of a better cordless option at the moment. The 18g ryobi brad nailer i had although was complete garbage. It was underpowered as well, and got into a rhythm where it would try to cycle but wouldn’t fire a nail. I brought it back to home depot and swapped it for the new gen 2 Milwaukee brad nailer. The difference is night and day. It has incredible driving power. Its very expensive but well worth the money for a guy who uses it almost daily. My favorite nailer that I’ve ever used. Now im just waiting for dewalt or Milwaukee to finally come out with a powerful 23g nailer so I can completely be cord free under any circumstances. Get on this guys!
It had enough power for the items I tested it in. I tried it in Maple, but not Oak. I also made a video recently on the Gen 2 18ga Milwaukee nailer. It's nice to be cordless!
Yup, the pin nailer doesn't shoot into hardwoods for beans. The 18 gauge Airstrike will sink a 2-1/8 brad into hardwoods with no problem whatsoever if you have it setup properly.
Hay good video man, I was checking out your hat are you from Minnesota by chance back when they were the Minnesota North Stars? Or are you in Texas? now are they just the Stars I think 🤔🤔🤔
@@MarkThomasBuilder i understand now. it does not have the air compressor power nor does it work on gas. only battery powered mechanism of pin nailer. and therefore it shoots different length of pins only. thanks for clarifying
A brad nailer is 18ga and this is a 23ga pin nailer. I've used 18ga nails all the time as a builder and experienced great success except for occasionally splitting the ends of wood trim. The 23ga nailer shoots headless pins which are barely visible and surprisingly strong for their size. I often shoot 23ga nails when glueing something up or trying to set up clamps on a project. I highly recommend this nailer, you'll use it more than you would think.
I had been using my little Porter Cable for years (I'm an occasional DIY'er), but it was developing a leak and th-cam.com/users/postUgkxHQsUrwNr5GQrnx9V4xDdUr56qxwuiBHt I saw that rebuild kits were like $60-70. That's a big no for me. So I rolled the dice on this bad boy. I'm glad I did. It works beautifully. Feels great, not like a little cheap piece of junk, definitely along the lines of something I'd have expected to pay twice as much for if the brand was different. Outstanding value. Make sure you put a couple drops of oil in the inlet though, these tools MUST have lubrication.
Once you use one for the first time, you'll find many projects for it.
Ryobi should thank you because I will be buying this.
Awesome, it's a great deal for such a handy tool.
I have used this nailer for 3 months already and it's been working fantastic, i used it in small pieces, returns, or small picture framing, no complaints so far
Same here. I'm building some picture frames soon. I'm sure this tool will work well for that.
Thank you so much, I just bought this item, I have never used an nail gun, but your video was so helpful with the details and how to use it. Thanks you Sir
Glad to help! This is a great tool to have for trim work.
I've had one of those for five years and had no problems out of it at so ever
Glad to hear that!
How is it that you've had one for five years when it only came out two years ago?
I just purchased this model about 2 hours ago for some trim work on a floating shelf. Works great for me (DIYer). Thanks for the video.
Glad to hear it. I know they were on sale recently for $99, which is and awesome price.
Ryobi makes you want to collect them all like toys when you were a kid im addicted.
Haha, I know what you mean. Fortunately, their prices are more of the entry level.
Bought one because of your review. Bought the $99 2 battery and charger/bag kit. Chose the free vacuum larger one on wheels. Returned the vacuum for a little over 50 dollars refund. Bought the pin nailer and some nails. Just used it tonight works perfect for what I need it for. Finishing some trim work on a custom cabinet for a coin operated machine I'm building.
I just used this the other day on oak. I'm amazed by the holding power of a 23ga pin nail.
@@MarkThomasBuilder It's a beast hope to use it for years to come.
I bought one and then gave it a quick tryout. To my dismay, 1 3/8" nails were not set properly. Some stuck up proud from the surface. I called Ryobi and they said they come factory set from the factory and there are no adjustments. I then decided to return it to Home Depot. It sat around for a couple of weeks because I didn't want to go there during Covid. Well, after a while I decided to give it another try. However, this time I was quite deliberate. I took my time and made sure I was in contact with the material and at 90 degrees from the surface. Surprise. NO PROBLEM. I then tried three other nail sizes. NO PROBLEMS again. So the moral of the story is this. Take your time, press against the surface, hold the gun at 90 degrees, and it will work for you. In the beginning, I was shooting quickly and probably did not have it tight against the material. I also discovered I could not shoot at an angle. No way, no how. So. I'm keeping it. It will work for me.
That's great to hear! I don't know how Ryobi can factory set them to work that well and sink them in, but they figured it out. It just takes some user knowledge, like you said. Thanks for sharing! I hope others read this if they've experienced them stuck up proud.
@@MarkThomasBuilder Every tool has it's limitations, even a hammer, you just have to work within its limits. If you need less limitations, you can always spend more money. Generally, Ryobi tools are good enough for most people. I could spend double for a Milwaukee 23 ga pin nailer which lets me shoot them at an angle, but the Ryobi "straight shooter" is good enough for me.
I'm having difficulty loading the 1 3/8 too.
@@juliannetaylor9989 Play with it. Put the pins in the slot and slide them forward. Make sure the arrows point down. Mine quit. When it nailed a pin it would mak a somewhat loud bang. Now it makes kind of a weak noise and the pin does not go anywhere. They told me to take to Home Depot to get it fixed. It is not under warranty anymore, though I hardly used it. I don't know what they will do. I'm hoping they can fix it.
It was great my friend. What a good nailer, I really liked it. I have an nailer, of course, it's a Makita brand, made in Japan, and it needs a compressor . 👍👍👍👏👏👏
It's nice not having a compressor.
True, honest straightforward review - really good one. Thank you!
Glad to hear it, thanks!
One more comment about Ryobi cordless tools. I have a load of them. Router, circular saw, drills, screwdriver, planer, sheetrock cutter, pin nailer, and others. I have found they all lose power near the end of a battery charge. They do not run with constant power. The same with the pin nailer. Keep a charged up battery in it and it will set your nails properly. If the battery is about to quit, it won't.
Good to know that issue. Thanks for sharing!
Best 23ga nailer for a decent price ,,been using it for about 2 years and it's great..
Same here, I use it all the time for glue ups and various other projects.
Its so cheap for its performance, my brother has one and we put a load of feather edge on a shed in no time.
And then used the same battery to put in the impact driver - such a great idea that others should replicate
I agree! I just picked up their 18g brad nailer that I plan on reviewing this week.
I was looking at this - which brought me to your video - then I bought it right away. Thanks for the review.
Glad I could help!
I've watched this watch the Milwaukee videos getting them Milwaukee anyways got the Ryobi currently to hold me over and 100% satisfied as a carpenter.
I'm hoping to test the Milwaukee pin nailer out this year. This Ryobi nailer definitely does a great job. It did an amazing job on one of my recent Maple glue ups.
@@MarkThomasBuilder that's funny, first thing I got this thing for was projects. But brought to the job site today and proved itself. Tired of lugging around bosses equipment.
Thanks for the review and instructions in this pin nailer, this video was veryhelpful. I just got one and tested it after viewing your video and didn't have to struggle trying to figure it out. I look forward to using it
Glad it was helpful!
Used to use a Grex23 ga with a hose and compressor. I believe that was the first manufacturer to come out with them. It was expensive too. Now I have this one and the Grex is covered in dust in my lockup.
I didn't realize they were the first to make that size. I use this Ryobi much more than I ever though I would. The pin nails are well hidden when shot into the wood.
It's Nov. 21 and I literally just left Home Depot with this Pin Nailer and like most guys I avoid at all cost in reading the owners manual but instead I opened the speaking owners manual called You Tube and after watching a few worthless videos on the tool I found yours and I thank you for it. I am running mine like I actually read the book. I have two big old houses that I'm putting plastic sheeting on most of the outside windows and after driving several test nails into a 2 x 4 I don't believe furring strips will be any challenge for this tool. I do have to pick up the galvanized pin nails though. Thanks again for what you do.
You bet, thanks for letting me know. I remember a guy I used to work with said people his age (which I'm not too far away from) really don't like reading instructions. I definitely understand what he's talking about, lol! Anyways, glad to help!
@@MarkThomasBuilder I'm a 66 year old retired Army Military Policeman and when I was in the service at some of the Army post they had a service club where you could do crafts and pay literally nothing to do it. Even the wood was mostly free if they had a shop and of course the military shop tools were old and nothing short of the best ever made sometimes. I am back into woodworking and I just love the 18 volt Ryobi line. I don't use them to make money but to have fun doing what I like without those Damn CORDS. I also bought the 18 volt router but haven't used it yet
That's cool to hear your back into woodworking. I also enjoy tools that don't drag a cord around. That 18v router is easy to use and does a great job, especially for the price.
I have the Ryobi 18g brad nailer. Impressive. I just bought a Porter Cable Pin Nailer (air). Grr. Now I'm wishing I saw this earlier. I also have the Ridgid 18g straight brad nailer. It worked great for 3 weeks, then crapped out. Same day my OLD Ridgid cordless 15g angles nailer died too. Picked up the Milwaukee 15g angled nailer, NICE! Heavy hitter. Definitely have to use putty with the Milwaukee. Anyhoo, I love the Ryobi 18g brad, so I think I'll pick up the pin nailer too. And yes, I used the hell out of Ryobi brad nailer to tack things in place. These are like little miracles.
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Thanks! I use this nailer all the time and it does a great job. I'd like to try it out in the 18g version.
this year was my first year as my own boss after 20 years in the trade. I bought about 10k in cordless dewalt tools like chop saw, 18g nailer, and every other gadget they sold to make life easier, now I needed a 15g finish nailer, pin nailer and jig saw that was cordless... I didn't want to spend 399.99 on the dewalt 15g nailer as I was going to buy it when i saw the ryobi 15g for 199 tool only and decided to get it, with the jigsaw, fan, blower, weed trimmer, and pin nailer.. I got all that for less then the cost of the 15g dewalt and jigsaw from dewalt.... the 15g is so heavyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy it's about 8 pounds with no battery... it also when setting doors hits so hard you can't really use it to set doors as it pushes the case in to much, my pneumatic senco doesn't.. so bummer. Jig saw the support for the blade from going crooked while cutting is cheesy... IM very sad .. I bought those tools despite what other contractors might think using ryobi but the rest of the stuff worked great... the 15g nailer does work it's just a beast the dewalt version is so much lighter and doesn't smack door cases in... was really stoked when i saw the prices on ryobi and kinda bummed outnow. Returning the 15g nailer and jigsaw and have to go with dewalt sadly, the rest of the stuff is pretty damn good though for it being the cheap brand.
Now that you mention it, this is a heavier pin nailer, but I just use it for a few minutes at a time. The Milwaukee 18ga M18 nailer is amazing for all the other projects. I wouldn't mind the fan from Ryobi, especially on 82 degree days like today.
18g has been great.
I have had issues with 23g ( on my 3rd one)
I recommend you get the warranty for the 23g
I use them both every day
Is there an extended warranty available?
@@MarkThomasBuilder yes
This nailer outperforms my Dewalt and Milwaukee.
I use this one all the time. It's great for a wide variety of projects.
Great video , I’ve been looking for a cordless nailer just for trimming and this will do just fine thanks for this video.
Glad I could help. This nailer does an amazing job!
Porter cable crown stapler has been the best for me.
I own their 18ga air nailer. It's worked well.
Mark, thank you so much for this video, very helpful! 🤗
My pleasure!
Cool Review...I didn't think much about these ryobi brand nailers...but after my buddy picked one up, and we did a contest on our builds... I was getting frustrated with moving the damn hose around, and I don't like losing. LOL he won effortlessly...and I had to get one.
I got the RYOBI 18V ONE+ AirStrike 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (tool only)...for 126cad....I love it !! makes my builds alot faster and quieter...I can work all night without disturbing my sleeping family. LOL
Oh man, that compressor noise is quite loud. This Ryobi works awesome, in my opinion.
Those ryobi brad nailers are the only ryobi tools I have. They are REALLY good!
I use this one all the time. I need to build a storage hook so I can keep it in my work corner.
I have several different ones from this system and they’re really good. They have a lot of power.
Hi,
I used the Ryobi pin nailer. I really don't like the double trigger system. Like you mention once you pull the trigger it will fire a nail without contact. That's the dangers part on this nailer. I was moving and a few time i pushed on the trigger and nails started to fire out and it will stick to you if you are close enough.
I wish this unit had the nose tip like a regular brad nailer for nailing safety. Still a great pin nailer. Can't wait for milwaukee or dewalt to come out with one.
Just my two cents
The trigger system took some time to get used to. It worked great overall. I tested the M18 18 gauge nailer and that has the nose tip safety.
@@MarkThomasBuilder
Yes milwaukee has the brad nailer not a pin nailer like ryobi
I don't have the pin nailer. I have all the others. Bought them, just to see how they were. Then, all of a sudden, all of the guys would only use them. I would have to recommend the ryobi battery nailers.
That's interesting to hear! I keep this nailer stored in a handy place, because it seems like I'm always using it.
I was scrolling to see if you can adjust the height but didn’t see a comment or I didn’t hear you mention it either.
No, it's designed to sink the pin nails in all types of wood. It's worked well for me in both maple and pine.
OK...I have looked at these nail guns and noticed one real big difference, WEIGHT. I noticed right away the BIG weight difference. You have to make sure you have strong wrists to operate these tools. I also wonder how quick your wrist will get tired from holding it above your head?
Yes, they are heavier than pnenmatic and Ryobi is heavier than some other battery powered brands, but the price is excellent and I'd say most people don't use this nailer for more than 2-3 minutes straight. I feel like there's some measuring, cuttting, dry fitting that happens every so often too.
Thanks for the review, it helped me make my decision to get one. 👍
Glad I could help
Thanks for a very informative clearly put together video ..
So nice of you
@@MarkThomasBuilder My Pleasure Mark, it was useful as have one on order
This is a 23 gauge pin nailer not an 18 gauge brad nailer looks like some people don’t realize. Good video
Thank you. I was just using this the other day and really am surprised how well these 23 gauge nails hold.
Good stuff Bro!! I’m just now starting to use more battery operated tools. Cause your right it’s a hassle carrying your air compressor around and then your extension cords and air hoses. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks man! In the winter, my compressor doesn't like to work in freezing weather. I have to bring it in, out of my job trailer and let it warm up.
Moreno Landscaping & Maintenance: In your sentence “...Cause your right...” is very incorrect. Because and cause have different and unrelated meanings and usage. In your, sentence the “your” either should be spelled you are or you’re, remember that which follows your belongs to the person you are conversing with. Using because as the first word in that sentence does not make sense leaving the sentence feel unfinished. Yes, those are all too common grammar and spelling mistakes that do matter.
Cordially and respectfully submitted
@@ricdonato4328 wow look at you go..... nobody gives a shot
@@jjsrt8 "Nobody gives a shot", hope you neither project that attitude where you work nor to your family. Oh, by the way your use of those dots between "...go..... nobody..." is incorrect. Certainly you do not again want to make that mistake. Suggestion, look up what they are and their proper use.
Your remark "Nobody gives a shot" is in part why folks are very poor writers; teachers and parents not giving a shot. Remember, nothing said nothing changes, thus making a correctable mistake over and over. On the job when you observe someone making a mistake I am sure you politely show them the correct technique.
Cordially and respectfully submitted.
@@ricdonato4328 you'd be shot in the Milwaukee shooting if that guy was your coworker you're that type of asshat everyone hates.👌👍
With air nailers you adjust pressure for the type of wood your nailing. What about this pin nailer. What happens when you go from say pine to oak. Is there an adjustment for that?
I don't believe it has a depth adjustment. I was using it on a variety of wood this weekend and it always drives it in far enough. Even in hard maple.
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Thanks for the review, I’m in need of a battery operated 18GA pin nailer, I may consider getting that one or the Milwaukee pin nailer since I’m already into the M18 tools, but I definitely liked the RYOBI.
You're welcome! I tried to put this to the extreme test by driving 1,000 nails as fast as I could. It never jammed and all the nails we sunk in properly.
Jason, Milwaukee doesn’t offer a pin nailer in either their M18 Fuel or M12 Fuel lines. They offer an M18 16 gauge finish nailer, 18 gauge Brad nailer and a 15 gauge angle nailer. The 18 gauge nailer offered now is the Gen 2 and is a pretty awesome nailer. Go to Finish Carpentry’s TH-cam Channel to see Richard’s review of it, on the job. The Gen 1 gun wasn’t up to Milwaukee’s usual standards, hence the Gen 2. I did see where Milwaukee has filed a patent for an M12 23 gauge Brad nailer...so we might be seeing that this year or next!
Those galvanized nails you spoke of are only flashed galvanized which will still rust out.
Thanks, I didn't know that. Probably a good idea to glue and nail exterior projects then.
@@MarkThomasBuilder as expensive as stainless nails are; if you can get them and want it to last forever or not cause any blackout say with cedar, than that's the way to go.
Don't get me wrong to keep costs down I use the flash galv nails, for everything I do gets painted and sealed, unless of course cedar.
Thanks for the video- i have the same gun and the pin nails arent driving all the way through the wood. Any troubleshooting tips? Thank you
I'm not sure other than try using the 4Ah High Performace battery and shorter nails if possible.
@@MarkThomasBuilder Hmm. Frustrating. Ok thanks for your help.
If you wait until the end of January or first of February you can get 4 amp hour 2 pack batteries at Home Depot of $70.
Thanks for the advice! They also had a lot of Ryobi sales in December.
@@MarkThomasBuilder if you wait until after Christmas they will put it all on sale. I have Makita for heavy duty work and Ryobi for yard and other stuff. I also have the Ryobi speakers (love them). Every year at the end of January I grab the 4 amp hour 2 pack batteries from Ruobi just to have them. I also go to estate sales and everyone has something Ryobi you can get on the cheap. I get these for my kids.
I love all of the Ryobi nail guns but on my pin nailer P318, it just quit. The light comes on but no movement when I pull the trigger. Changed nails, tried several batteries. I opened the front cover and cleaned some minor metal dust. Is there some way to open it and see if the motor or solenoid is jammed without worrying about having parts jump out at me. The nailer is about 3-4 years old, probably well out of warranty. I have maybe shot 50-100 nails total with this. Thanks.
I haven't had it jam like that. I'll look mine over and see if there's something I can suggest.
How has the nailer wrk til today any issues or repair have been done? I saw som e Milwaukee needing refill of bass as they lost pressure yup after months or even week of use I think it’s a matter of how long has that tool been on used and or out in shelf’s after they leave factory …but this ryobi uses another way to created that pressure
Yes, this nailer is still going strong. I don't use it that often, but it always works when I need it to.
@@MarkThomasBuilder good to know thanks
Looking to get one for baseboards. Going through "Door Stop } Baseboard } Drywall } Stud"... What should I get?
I use this size for most finish carpentry projects. I'm planning on reviewing the 16ga trim nailer soon. Please subscribe to check it out.
Hey Bro I got me 1 it's so awesome I love it one more in my tool collection,Yeaaaaaaa Boyyyyyyy good job my Brother later and take care Family :)
Thanks! I find myself using this quite often. I like the strength of it and how the pin nails are barely noticable.
I love this nailer. Simply awesome. Sweet car too bro
Thanks man! I'm impressed how well these 23ga nails hold.
Pick yourself up a Milwaukee M12 23 Gauge Pin Nailer, I guarantee you won’t love that Ryobi PinNailer anymore! In fact you’ll want a divorce. It’s about 1/3 the size of the Ryobi and it sinks 1 3/8” nails perfectly, as fast as you pull the trigger!
I love this pin nailer but the pins are sticking out causing a snag. Is there an adjustment for depth? I have misplaced the booklet
I'm not aware of any adjustments on this, unfortunately.
great video, I think you....... "Nailed it!" man
Haha, thanks!
Would pin nails work for wooden floors---to stop creaky oak floors?
That's a great question. 21 gauge pin nails are strong for their size, but wouldn't hold in your situation. I'm not sure what size is recommended, but if I had to guess I'd say 15 gauge finish nails would hold the best.
Super great and informative video. Just bought this. Was testing it out and I can't get the pins to sink. They are sticking out. Wood is thicker than the 3/4 pin nails I was using. Any thoughts?
Is your battery in decent shape? What's the AH rating on the battery? Maybe a higher Ah would help. What kind of wood are you working with?
@@MarkThomasBuilder thanks so much for your reply!!! I'm using the 2.0 battery. Just even bought a new one cus I thought it was the battery And trying to nail through pine.
Can the depth be adjusted?
Yes, it's a tool-free depth drive adjustment.
Can it be used for baseboards?
Yes, absolutely.
What do you suggest for a brand of Galvi pins for this? I just bought one and now need pins, Home Depot said not available. Thanks! Great vid by the way!
I run galvanized in 18 gauge, but not sure about the pin size 23ga nailer. I have galvanized for almost all my other nailers, but haven't had a need in that size.
good video and nice explanation! you've tested 23GA nail...does this machine workswith 18GA nails too?
No, you need an 18 ga nailer for that.
Nice video thanks for video.I would like that nailer too, and have your that nailer with big pins, please show that video if it possible.
I made another video of an 18 gauge nailer from another brand. I believe I shot the 1-3/8" nails in this one, which is the longest it's made for. This tool will tackle more projects than you might think it can. The nails have amazing holding power for its size.
markthomasbuilder thank you very much l will definitely look that video
I have a brand new 23 gage RYOBI and using one half inch pins , it jams up about every five pins. What am I doing wrong?
Humm, hard to say. Are you using 23 ga nails with the arrows pointing down when you load them?
Nice Mark, I never knew I wanted one until I saw this video. I've been wanting to try a different brand if battery powered tools other than Milwaukee. Ryobi is a little more affordable.
I recently hired a home remodeling company to reroof my house and they have all Ryobi tools. They said they're affordable and work well.
Great review! How is the pin nailer holding up after a year of use. Thanks
It's holding up very well. I use it on a regular basis for a variety of projects.
Thanks I will be picking one up, I’m tired of dragging my compressor out. Happy holidays
No depth adjustment is a problem , really struggles with mdf . I have the 3ah HP batteries. Having to punch a pin nail makes no sense in using it. Maybe I got a lemon or using wrong pins .
I don't use mdf that much, so I can't comment on that unfortunately. If you can get by with shorter nails in mdf, than that might be the only way you can get by.
How do you adjust the depth of the nails if needed?
This tool doesn't offer that feature however, I've had good luck with it in hardwoods. You can always try a shorter nail if you're experiencing issues.
Very nice review. 👍👍😁
Thanks! 👍
Perfect
I’m new to woodworking so can you tell me the difference between a Brad nailer and a pin nailer?
That's a great question. A brad nailer has more holding power and it normally 18 gauge in thickness, which is more than the 23ga pin nailer. The brad nail is what I use for nailing trim on a wall and the small hole can be filled in with wood putty. The pin nailer is hardly noticeable and works well when used with wood glue. A lot of times I glue some boards together and put pin nails in them instead of using clamps. I'm probably going to make a video on this soon. Thanks for the question.
What's recommended for building a fence?
I'd say a 15 gauge nailer with galvanized nails as a minimum.
*QUESTION* : Which Battery Size do you recommend , that is best for this tool ??
1.3 AH ? 1.5 Ah ? 2 Ah ? 3 Ah ? 4ah?
2Ah isn't too heavy and will shoot lots of nails.
Great Review Brother 👍🏽👍🏽
Much appreciated
Your work shop pretty interesting😮😮
It has just about everything I need to fix things around the house.
Hello. Do you recommend using this for 1/4 round strips and baseboards?
Normally I'd say to use an 18ga nailer. If this is all you had, you could probably get by with shooting 1-3/8 pin nails.
A pin nailer is a different animal than a brad nailer...Pin nails are great when you're doing Crown or other moldings with CA glue and Accelerator...I use one to assemble Cabinet Moldings, you can assemble a run with the returns tacked on...
I know what you mean. I've discovered the differences after using it awhile.
I have the ryobi 18ga brad nailer I purchased to trim my house I'm remodeling. I be using 1x2 through 1x6 pine. Possibly corner trim and shoe molding so should I also get the pin nailer or should I be good with the brad nailer?
I've been able to get by with only an 18ga brad nailer for years. Now that I have the pin nailer, I often use that more often. The 23ga nails are very thin, yet surprisingly strong.
The trouble with ryobi is that the batteries are crap.
I had a whole set of ryobi 18v tools, but lost seven batteries over a year.
Not going back.
Wow, that's crazy! I haven't heard that being an issue.
just curious what would happen if you shoot it in the air
This doesn't have a push down safety, so it will shoot if you pull the finger safety back and then the trigger. I'd like to see it have that additional safety. I've aimed this at a cardboard box a couple feet away and it shoots the pin nail in it.
Do you think it would work stapling into sheet metal HVAC units?
I don't see it working in sheet metal.
Great video👍🏻
Thanks for the visit!
Is it a lot heavier than a regular air compressor gun?
A little bit, but not a deal breaker. I use this all the time.
Sweet, I have the ryobi battery brad nailer and been wanting a pin nailer. Great video, thanks.
You betcha! I'm sure this nailer will come in handy for a variety of projects.
Good
Great review thank you very much
Thanks, glad to hear it!
Hello from Russia !!! I want to order ryobi p318 on eBay - we don't sell one like this .. Tell me, is there a spare firing pin for sale? And how does it behave after a while?
Mine has held up well so far. I'm not sure how easy it it to get parts for this. Thanks for stoping by from Russia!
Hello again. I just can't decide what to buy - p318 or milwoukee 2540-20)). What do you advise? Are you familiar with the 2540-20? I understand that the 2540-20 is the professional version and the ryobi is for the home, but the price has a major role.
Do you think it will do crown molding
I believe so, if you use the longer pin nails. I think it will work especially well on the outside corners.
Question of the day: Have you tried a battery powered trim nailer? What are your thoughts vs an air nailer? Would 3,000 nails be enough for a single battery charge?
markthomasbuilder I have the Milwaukee 15G finish nailer and 18G Brad nailer, the Dewalt 18G Brad nailer, and Ryobi 18G 1/4” Staple gun. I love them all. I have a pneumatic Dewalt 23G pin nailer because there aren’t many cordless pin nailers on the market. Metabo makes a good one but it’s $279. Makita does too but it’s not very good. This Ryobi looks great, only issue I have is that you can literally point the gun at someone and discharge a nail, which is a safety feature I think is important and I don’t know why they didn’t consider that. But for $139 ($129 right now on sale) you can’t beat it for the price and quality.
I agree that the safety feature is something that should be changed. My first time looking at it made me think that it wouldn't fire, but it actually shot a pin nail into a cardboard box and looked like an acupuncture needle sticking out.
I've been using the Dewalt 18V 16 ga. angled nailer for many years now and it has been great. I've been using the Ryobi 18 ga. brad nailer and 18 ga. stapler since shortly after they came out and other than the size, they are fantastic, pro-grade tools. I bought the Ryobi 23 ga. pin nailer when it was first released and it's a POS. I had to go through three of them before I got one that would actually work, and this one is very inconsistent with counter sinking pins in hardwood. Also, if you push the head down hard to try and set a pin in hardwood, the driver blade leaves a dent it the surface. There is no depth adjustment to prevent over-driving the blade. I went back to using my 20+ year old pneumatic Senco.
I have that same P.C. brad nailer that I bought 20+ years ago and it is fantastic, but I haven't used it since getting the Ryobi. If you are shooting 18 ga. or smaller, you can always use a cordless air compressor and not have to carry a generator like you mentioned. I have the Ryobi 18V air compressor which is probably the least capable that you can buy and it still works "OK" with brad and pin nailers as long as you don't bump fire - but who does that with trim work?
@@treebossmike8818 If you don't care about battery platform, the Metabo/Hitachi 23 ga. is also a good pin nailer.
Air powered nailers still have a use in the industry. Cordless nailers still lack the speed hose nailer, which in certain situations is more important such as framing a house.
I also have tried the paslode cordless nailer that uses an CO2 cartridge in addition to battery power, still too slow.
hey how about the new M12 pin nailer?
I've heard good things about it. I'll have it on my channel sometime this spring hopefully.
@@MarkThomasBuilder nice howerver it look similar to the Ryobi pin nailer...
Nice review ! well done !
Thank you! Glad to hear it!
👍great. Please how can buy one.
They're available through Home Depot.
I find this nailer practically useless for hardwood kitchen moldings. Which is really about the only use for a pin nailer. I can scrape by using 1” max pins. But even then it leaves some nails just proud of the work. Its just under powered. Also the safety switch is near impossible to engage if trying to nail something one handed with the battery side facing away from you. Nailing crown to the top of cabinets for example. I do like the feel of the gun though and keep it around for lack of a better cordless option at the moment.
The 18g ryobi brad nailer i had although was complete garbage. It was underpowered as well, and got into a rhythm where it would try to cycle but wouldn’t fire a nail. I brought it back to home depot and swapped it for the new gen 2 Milwaukee brad nailer. The difference is night and day. It has incredible driving power. Its very expensive but well worth the money for a guy who uses it almost daily. My favorite nailer that I’ve ever used. Now im just waiting for dewalt or Milwaukee to finally come out with a powerful 23g nailer so I can completely be cord free under any circumstances. Get on this guys!
It had enough power for the items I tested it in. I tried it in Maple, but not Oak. I also made a video recently on the Gen 2 18ga Milwaukee nailer. It's nice to be cordless!
Yup, the pin nailer doesn't shoot into hardwoods for beans. The 18 gauge Airstrike will sink a 2-1/8 brad into hardwoods with no problem whatsoever if you have it setup properly.
Come on Mark.... the cat's freeked out cause you'd shoot at them!!....Now we gave away our secret :{
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Wondering...can it still shoot T-nails? In some applications I want the greater holding power.
Yes, to the best of my knowledge, they shoot T-nails.
Thank you for the reply!!
Can we use it in mdf
I haven't tried it in mdf yet but I believe I've seen other videos showing that it works with that.
Need one that'll do 10, 12, and 16 penny nails.
If you look at my channel, you'll see a variety of air nailer reviews. Ryobi offers different sizes.
Hay good video man, I was checking out your hat are you from Minnesota by chance back when they were the Minnesota North Stars? Or are you in Texas? now are they just the Stars I think 🤔🤔🤔
My hat is the old school Minnesota North Stars, when they played in the Met Center.
@@MarkThomasBuilder okay sounds good yes I remember the old Met Center.
Very nice video my Brother and a awesome Review,I will see you again later take care :)
Thanks man, glad to hear it. Thanks for stopping by!
So does it hold without a head or do you need to use glue?
It holds surprisingly well on it's own.
How do you adjust the depth
I don't believe this has an adjustment. So far, it sinks them in far enough for my projects.
@@MarkThomasBuilder thank you
your link to the homedepot site does not work!
Thanks for the info, I'll check it out and correct it.
Great Tool bro ✌✌✌✌✌✌👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I agree, the nails are really strong for as thin as they are.
I have one ! Its great ! Would definitely recommend ! 😁🖒
Cool, glad to hear it.
could it not nail ordinary bigger nails?
No, it's only 23ga nails. It shoots different lengths though.
@@MarkThomasBuilder i understand now. it does not have the air compressor power nor does it work on gas. only battery powered mechanism of pin nailer. and therefore it shoots different length of pins only. thanks for clarifying
I have the 18 ga and it misfires way to many times for me think i got a bad one
I'd try and exchange it if it's still under warranty.
What's the difference in a brad nailer and this, Why not just use Brad's?
A brad nailer is 18ga and this is a 23ga pin nailer. I've used 18ga nails all the time as a builder and experienced great success except for occasionally splitting the ends of wood trim. The 23ga nailer shoots headless pins which are barely visible and surprisingly strong for their size. I often shoot 23ga nails when glueing something up or trying to set up clamps on a project. I highly recommend this nailer, you'll use it more than you would think.
@@MarkThomasBuilder got it, thank you for your information 👍👍👍
i got it today and a18g
You have a nice setup to tackle a wide variety of projects.