Milwaukee Framing Nailer: The One For You?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ธ.ค. 2020
- Reviewing Milwaukee's framing nailer and comparing it with the similar Hikoki option.
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Nothin better to start the week off with a Scott brown vid
Take it easy...It’s Sunday
Monday for me in Sydney
Still Sunday night for me, have a good one on the tools.
instablaster...
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.
One of the best reviews of the Milwaukee, Paslode, Hikoki Framing nailers. Thank you!
Scott, thanks for all your videos this year. Happy NY to you and your family. I'm a Hikoki user.
Awesome point m: years not months before a tool shows it’s worth...lol or taking it out of the box! Always nice to hear from a guy that actually uses the tools!
good to see you here sir
love ya style Scott, keep up the great vids amigo!
first review i have ever seen where i agree absolutly every point made! wow. brilliant. thanks Scott.
Agreed....I just like the honesty from hands on experience rather than scientific facts...
I’ve tried this gun for a bit after my boss bought one. It’s tough, and drives well, but it’s ergonomically kind of awkward. I have 12amp batteries for saws that I use, and it’s not too awkward. But the largest battery I’d use for those framing nailers is honestly a 2amp lol. I own a few paslode guns, and I honestly can’t switch. I respect and own all milwaukee tools, except for their framing guns. Once they become a bit lighter, then I’ll consider switching.
Im 25 and a builder, i had the Hikoki for a while, grew to hate it, same with the brad gun. Too heavy, slips too much, switches itself off every 15min!, the batteries go flat kinda quick, you have to push hard to get the nozzle to depress enough and its super bulky especially the head which makes it very hard to get between studs etc. Then i bought a new generation Paslode, and wow it makes you realise that the old tried and true tools cant be beat. Its so much smaller and lighter, and the angle of the tool and pointy head makes it super easy to grip onto the wood and get into tight spaces, its got more power than the older models and it doesnt switch itself off!!!! Yes it takes gas, but the cartridges fire over 1000 nails, so i dont get what the big deal is, theyre cheap enough to buy anyway. I know you never read the comments or reply, but thats my 2 cents.
Same grew to hate it aswell just way too heavy paslode all the way
I’m from Canada and saw a job ad looking for carpenters to immigrate to New Zealand. Sounds like a dream come true
Im Australian and they're always advertising for trades here to go there, wages arent quite as good though, but definitely a beautiful place!
You nailed it man :)
Thanks for the great content.
I have no clue what you are talking about the Milwaukee but I like watching your videos. 👍👍
Great video Scott! Next time I do some framing I’m going to have to upgrade my old compressor/hose air nailer situation.
Thanks for the review! I have all dealt and bought the Milwaukee gun with the adapter off amazon
Excellent video. Just what I was looking for.
The Milwaukee is waterproof. Dropped the whole thing in the lake while building a jetty. Still going strong
Really!? Wow, how's it holding up?
@@guzmanpatriot still going sweet as
Has your gun ever stop firing and need maintenance? Ive heard the internal gas cylinder runs out?
@@mosquitoskeet2189 not yet.had it for about 7 months with daily use
@@mosquitoskeet2189 I bought one a couple months ago, and you won't regret it, this thing keeps trucking! I've dropped it off 6ft scaffolds multiple times and it still works.
Well Scott,if you don’t release another video before Christmas may I wish you and the boys a great Christmas and New Year. Looking forward to the New Year and more great Scott Brown Carpentry video’s.👍👍👍🍻🍻🍾🍾🎉🎉
Love the Milwaukee framing nailer.
I've been waiting for this review since Scott got it!
Hi Scott, on your video you were showing the Milwaukee mitre saw what was the size and model no thanks #buildingdreams. Neville
I just bought one last week. Holy crap is it good!
I love my milwaukee nailer. I put up 120 feet of fence up today with it
Excellent review!! Keep up the good work!
First and Only review I’ve seen that didn’t complain about the weight of the Milwaukee.
Got my Milwaukee on Thursday and been using it all weekend. Great bit of kit, the bump fire is great, just a shame you guys in NZ aren't allowed it!
The fact the Hikoi stays up when you put it down is actually a huge upside for me. Might seem like a small thing but when your picking up and putting it down dozens of times a day it makes a big difference
I've heard this exact complaint about the Dewalt many times!
Actually in my situation it is the exact opposite. I use finish nailers. I prefer to lay the tool down. If it is standing up and it gets bumped, it will tip over and damage a finished hardwood floor. I try to get in the habit of always laying down drills, nailers etc and not balancing them standing up for this exact reason
@@mikevandenbosch9081 With Hikoki you can do both up or down. Milwaukee only down.
Couldn’t you modify an addition to the Milwaukee to have a top stand if you really wanted to? I modify my drills with magnetic bit holders with empty 9mm shells
I feel you, because of the batterie Eco system of milwaukee I stuck with their nailgun. Having a 3d printer I made me a base for the nailgun so it stays up when putting it down. I made different little feet which aren't noticeable in size and color so it doesnt fall down. When it's upside down or in normal position without a battery. Saved me a lot of time. Also the 3d printed plastic doesn't damage the underground surface. Price for the feet I made are about 20€cent. Size of the feet about 1cm (about 0.4in) in width and height.
Thanks for sharing. Im on the milwaukee plattform so im going for the milwaukee on the next house
Have you thought about doing a glove comparison?
As a cabinet maker I've developed arthritis and been doing a lot of comparisons like fingerless, thumb index finger less, milwakee cut resistant and many others. So far the best I've found that really surprised me was the milwakee cut resistant gloves.
Love the vids scott ive watched every single one of youre videos keep up the good work 💪💪
Just found your videos. Love them!!!!!
Can't wait for the Makita one to come out!
Touch wood early 2021 - they have applied for patents in the US for a new generation battery only framing nailer - fingers crossed!
They have been abit slow on it. My paslode is limping along waiting for the release. Couldn’t find my paslode battery the other day and nearly upgraded.
I leave this under every video I watched, it helps the algorithm
Excellent review! These days pretty much everyone’s making (every battery platform) a framing nailer, so you really can’t go wrong with either.
Just got a Milwaukee gun, very impressed so far
A little off topic, but i highly recommend padded knee pads. Granted you'll look like volleyball players, but the comfort is well worth it. Sure was glad that I had them when I was painting the interior of a boat last weekend.
got two pairs on 'internet and love them. I have bad knees from the sins of my youth and they really help when I'm doing flooring or deck work
Doing as much framing as Scott is doing on his current project I would set a compressor and hoses. With that much framing to do you can't compete with pneumatic power. Besides he will be there a while and not like you have to load the compressor in and out of the van everyday. I would only be using the cordless nailers it cramped quarters like the attic, roof, a crawl space with limited access or small amount of framing. Not only that most pneumatic naliers hold two strips of nails at a time.
Just my two cents or nickels, sinse Canada doesn't have pennies anymore
Good video though Scott great info for those interested.
Pneumatic guns are pretty much never used in NZ, and a large portion of people use the paslode gun still compared to the newer battery guns.
@@aenguslawes8154 I do, kiwis have a sheep mentality and dont want to be 'picked on'.
You nailed this video bro
I went with the Newest Paslode CFN325XP, for the fact Paslode is designed and ASSEMBLED in the U.S. and not made in China then sold for almost the exact same cost(something isn’t right there).
The Milwaukee didn’t come with a hard(or soft) case anymore(at least not at my store), Paslode has been building (and constantly improving) nailers forever it seems. The maintenance is pretty simple, it’s only like 7.5lbs and the newest model is a beast!
The gas is a downside, but at $13 U.S. I can handle that every 1000 nails or so.
I may try a Milwaukee or Ridgid once they’ve been put through the paces and earned their stripes. I’ve just had bad experiences with battery nailers(Dewalt mainly, that thing isn’t worth the box it came in). I’ll give the Milwaukee a few years, that’ll tell all in the long run. Until then I’ll stick with the American made tried and true Paslode brand!
Good video Scott!
Good one SBC!
I have a newish version of the Paslode, I bought it a Year ago. It has performed flawlessly and has never given me any trouble. I'm hoping Makita release an 18v brushless framing gun as I'm on the Makita 18v platform.
I'm thinking the same but now I'm thinking a battery converter makita to milwaki game changer
@@curtismarkey Indeed, I'm waiting patiently for Makita to release a 18v brushless 5" RO sander.
I also bought a Paslode framer about a year ago. So far, I haven't noticed any issues nailing into anything (Pine/spruce, LVL, Pressure treated) it always works. The weight and balance is really good. The other cordless on the market are so bulky and heavy. The paslode for me is for 1 or 2 day framing jobs because they are a bit slow and the gas is expensive. Any other time, I'll use my old Hitachi pneumatic.
I have the 40V makita brad nailer, it's AMAZING, I also waits for a battery framing gun from Makita.
Notification = stop what I’m doing, like the video, sit down and enjoy
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
With all the tools that makita do on the 18v range I still can't believe they don't do a 1st fix nail gun. Untill they do I'll stick with my paslode,,, cba with all the different batteries and chargers. One brand for me
You can get adapters to run any brand battery with any brand tool. So could use your Makita batteries on the Milwaukee gun for instance
I have the Milwaukee heavy but so worth it. Hasn’t miss fired yet unlike my old passcode s
When the new scott video is longer than 13 mins
I just recently bought the Milwaukee gun. Been using DeWalt for years and decided to gain a second battery system which will allow me more flexibility and options when buying further tools. Now I can buy which every red or yellow tool is better. First day on site it needed to laminate together two 50mm wide LVL boundary joists. Two of the guys paslodes struggled to get nails halfway into the timber whilst the Milwaukee ploughed through them. Ended up nailing an end and then handing the Milwaukee across to the other chap to do the other end each time.
My thoughts exactly I have never had any qualms of using two battery platforms then you can always choose the better designed tool in each category - i.e I prefer Makita's combi drills and impacts but prefer Dewalts angle grinders and multi tools etc etc.
Same. Most my stuff is DeWalt, but wasn’t about to buy their framing nailer. I tried the Metabo from Lowes, but I think I got a bad one, the rubber was coming off the handle. Sent it back and bought the Milwakuee. Now I have more options. Love it so far.
Scott’s putting in the overtime this week!!!
Hope he still has time for his girlfriend after editing all these videos.
I really need to upgrade, here I am in Canada still using a Mastercraft framing nailer and a compressor. Only thing though I haven't committed to a brand of batteries yet.
Their like 2 or 3 generations beyond that paslode, the newest one is a beast that shoots through anything.
It should be noted that you can use a Makita (or Dewalt) battery on it with a $20 adapter. So you can use the Milwaukee and not need to be on two battery platforms. That's what I do. I love my Milwaukee framing nailer (and Brad nailer).
Too many people do not know this. It's fantastic. Only suitable for the tools that do not draw maximum current from the battery imo.
So I would not be using the adaptor on say a Milwaukee angle grinder.
But great highlight of the adaptors - available on ebay and Amazon nowadays.
I just bought a Makita adapter last night, but will try to test it in the shop before I buy the finishing gun. I really wish makita made a gasless framer and some decent finishing guns
@@nakedapprentice totally agree! I loved my Makita nailers at first, but started to have issues with them. The 40v brad is supposed to be great, so maybe they've corrected their designs
@@travis7500 Yeah, I would've bought that, but 40mm just isn't long enough sometimes
Excellent, funny, review. With that no-mar tip, would this gun be okay to attach weatherboards, in your 'professional' opinion? I very much rate your opinion, by the way!
With Ryan's th-cam.com/users/postUgkxy_pn55PK60wAV3X_C_RoLS_67mNonoCE plan I was like one taken by the hand and led step by step from start to finish. Thank you very much Ryan!
Thanks for this break down man! It’s fueling my Milwaukee conformation bias
Great review I like to see what you think of these tools b/c you are genuine and honest. But what's up with the drop saws... I saw you switch from your dad's to a battery dewalt then you did a mikita review but then you bought festool and now milwaukee I can't keep track ... Keep doin' it man!
Thanks bro i have decided to go with Milwaukee 🤩🤩
Love that nailer. We recently switched and are giving one away
The hikoki sound is just amazing 😂
10:38 hahaha you cracked me up!! This what I call a straight up, honest, real review! No polish needed.
"You know how good a tool is after years." very true
A major issue with all of the 'tool reviewers' on here. They review a brand spankin new tool, not a year old hammered one that still jives like the day you bought it.
@@Jorash_Barison Exactly. I don't think you can get a full on review unless that tool has been put through it's paces. If it doesn't make it on the building site, it's a one way ticket to the skip. I did a few tool reviews, stuff still going strong after 13+ years of site use...
I suppose you could say hikoki really nailed it 🙄
Humor as dry as construction timber 🙄
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You were dying to say that weren’t ya😄
@@wobler4992 sawed off!
@ScottBrown can you do a video on how much the cost of that extension costed but splitting the costs apart. From the revelling of the floor cost separate from the actual extension cost breakdown. Including the consents ruff architect and engineers cost involved. Please and thanks.
I own this gun, do yourself a favor and buy the extension mag it takes its o the next level
Nothing beats a framing coil nailer. I dislike strip nailers because their nails are smooth inst as of aggressively spiraled, they also come in the right nail sizes for almost any framing/decking/fencing application.
glad I got the Milwaukee nailer its kick ass
Great video thanks for sharing
Dont forgot the dewalt Scott! Only joking, i sold mine and got the hikoki!
Is the milwaukee drop saw any good? I think the 190mm might be my next purchase.
Awesome videos 👍🏻
I have a lot of Milwaukee tools but also makita. Sometimes a certain brand has more of what you want in a certain tool then the other. I just buy Milwaukee batteries (they are the best) and use them with what ever other brand tool using adapters. Can use them on most tools no problem. Some of the adapters aren’t the best quality but something to keep in mind. Some even have usb ports on top so you can use the battery to charge phones etc.
Milwaukee gun does stand up , put it on the deck with the nose facing downwards. Good video, would love to be a chippy in NZ
I've got the older paslode framer and 16 gauge nailers been taking years of abuse and stull going strong, new batteries is all i needed when they give up the ghost I'll spring for the Milwaukee but i haven't seen the gen2 16g out yet.
Im rocking both Paslode and Hikoki. Paslode is way WAY better in day to day stuff imo, u pay more for gas but I tend to get the job done much faster with it, just so easy to get into any area with it and it's so light.
Hikoki is a clumsy thing, but I get it out for LVL. Can definitely verify current brand new Paslodes are more powerful (my is about 3 months old), but still struggle with LVL, mainly where u have to nail 2 studs together like what Scott is showing. If you got 1 piece pine being nailed to a piece of LVL Paslode has no issues.
If I had to have just one gun it would still be paslode though, LVL framing is not that common in new builds I end up in.
Get both ! A man can never have to many tools !
The thing works like a pneumatic, but it weighs a ton. For us older guys with weak shoulders or bad elbows it’s a no go for overhead work. I ended up with a Paslode.
I will sick with the paslode because they are just so much lighter and when your carrying them around all day it makes a big difference.
What's the weight difference?
Yep I agree, they go ok into LVL, just an odd nail punch to set them. I just like them because of the weight to. I don't frame everyday, but they are good to go for most framing tasks.
saw you this morning at PM have you tried either of the two hikoki dropsaws? with the corded battery system you only need the one dropsaw and you can use it corded or battery.
Defo Xmas with all these SBC videos out! My hikoki (UK) came with the rafter hook that then spins around to the other side to make it a belt hook. Pretty handy
Im with dewalt so Ill stick with dewalt supposedly it jams quite abit but I wont frame all that much. I do alot of second fix so the dewalt brad nailer will have to be bought. Have 1 question which is better angled brads or straight brads
I use 16ga finishe gun a lot. Paslode is still my best choice. So light and compact. 18v platefrom still need to get more improvement like reduce size and weight. Imagine you need to hold the gun for whole day, comfortable is the key. Don't worry about service and gas for paslode. Add bit money on the quote will be covered.
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I’m abit stuck. I have dewalt everything and want to get a nailer that actually nails. So thinking out of these 2 what one should i invest into. Am leaning more towards the Milwaukee cause of the other tools on its platform I may like.. what do you guys think? Sound reasonable? Or should I just got dewalt and also use a hammer haha
I love the sound of Milwaukee nailers
I am a massive makita fan and iv just seen the makita glasses where did he get them from please 👌
We have the hikoki at work and it cuts out when the battery is only half empty. Is the milwaukee the same?
I'd love to see a review of the DeWalt nailer. I'm currently trying to decide what battery platform to move to.
Milwaukee all the way. I’ve been switching over from dewalt. Especially the nailer. Dewalt makes some nice stuff but Milwaukee seems to be on top in terms of performance and reliability.
Awesome video Scott!! Do you think Makita will ever come out with their version of battery powered framing nailer?!
They need and have to, now I have the full plataform of xgt 40v, and I missing a lot a table saw, cordless compressor, framing and finish nailers, that mean if they don’t release pretty’s soon I will go with hitachi/metabo/hikoki. The huge plus is ac adaptor No one have that
Awesome video
When does the Makita 40V review come?
Btw you make fantastic videos.
I'm on the milwaukee platform. Have over 10 power tools from them. Worked out cheaper to buy the hikoki, case, charger and two 5 amp batteries, then a body only milwaukee nail gun. Absolutely crazy. Uk based.
same here, hikoki with charger snd battery is like 700 and milwaukee is like 1k naked
Can you swap the hooks over on the Milwaukee? Rafter and apron hooks interchangeable?
The gun is great, shoots nails into lvl easily. It is very powerful but heavy .
Fantastic guns that bang far harder than any paslode I've used, unfortunately they're just a bit too heavy, especially when working at heights or with lots of overhead work.
They need to get them more in line with paslode weight wise and then it would be a no brainer but until then I'm keeping my im350 :)
Would u still use the airbow when attaching to concrete.
Merry Christmas Scott, Pado, Rich and valuable visitors that make your epesodes educational and jovial.
Peer Review.
Any one of those framers would be much appreciated than using a claw hammer all day.
* the tool belt hook Is a serious consideration because of the probability of damage from working at height.
* My Pick: based on sale Irice Milwakee v Hikoki
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There must be some differences with the metabo and hikoki. I hardly ever have to cut mine back on after it auto shuts down
Good to know Scott haas more $$$ in nail guns than I have tools :)
Milwaukee made an extension rail for nail.. 😁😁.. what hikoki gonna do about that 😋.. love your videos man
I called Hitachi and they said they have no interest in offering a larger magazine. Evidently they’ve never had to nail off a sheer wall and see the benefits of having a larger capacity magazine.
Just in addition to paslode impulse nail guns
I have one that’s about 18 months old,
It’s amazingly powerful compared to my old model, but it’s extremely loud as opposed to the older models .
I think it explodes more gas to get the power .
It’s noise is horrible !
I have the Hikoki and had the same problem with slipping when skew nailing, I gave the inside of the nozzle claw a touch up with a file and it is way better. Also had to make my own hook as the European version comes with the huge rafter hook. Thanks for the videos Scott, They make for great watching!
i can confirm that the newer paslode guns are a hell of alot more powerful but they seem to be less reliable as i use a 16 gauge finishing gun and the framer
i use a couple paslodes every day. the newer one sinks about 60-80% of the nails into the LVL.. there is always the odd one you gotta get your hammer out for. Trying to decide which gun i want to buy. Currently i can't even find where to buy the Hikoki
My paslode is the newer version and it has no trouble sinking nails into hardwood LVL, even 90x45 tas oak framing it isn’t an issue.
Yeah mate, I agree. He needs to give that a go!
Yupyupp! I also have the new 1 counter sink all the way 😳 I don’t know what would stop that nail
Same here no trouble with hardwood or LVL. You definitely have to maintain the Paslode but I've used the hikoki and the DeWalt (do not recommend) the Hikoki is great but for overhead work the Paslode wins everytime