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A cordless nailer
works differently than a corded, pneumatic type. Instead of compressed
air driving the piston, a cordless nailer is powered by disposable canisters
of flammable gas. The gas briefly ignites when the electrical current
from the batter is passed through it, and that mini-explosion drives the
piston that drives the nail. Cordless nail guns are great for low volume
jobs in tight places, or when there isn’t very much time to get
set up. Their only major drawbacks are the limited time the battery affords
and the need for more frequent cleaning. When purchasing a cordless power
nailer there are a number of things to take into account, as follows.
- Nailer
Types
- Cordless Framing
Nail Gun: Fast and high-powered, good for big jobs.
- Cordless Roofing
Nailers: Designed to attach roofing shingles.
- Cordless Brad
Nailers: Lightweight for precision jobs.
- Cordless Finishing
Nail Gun: Used for furniture, trim and molding.
- Magazine
Types
- Stick: Long
and straight, holds between 20 and 40 nails.
- Coil: Round
in shape, holds up to 300 nails.
- Features
- Directional
Exhaust: Adjust where the exhaust is blown out.
- Jam Clearing
Function: Easily clearing jams saves loads of time.
- Adjustable
Depth: Changes the depth of the nails.
- Replaceable
Guards: Worn down debris guards can be ineffective.
- Adjustable
Nail Size: Important for versatility; each nailer has specific nail
requirements that must be met for proper function.
DeWALT cordless nail
guns are among the most popular and reliable brands, and Paslode cordless
nailers are a close second. Black and Decker and Craftsman also have a
wide variety of cordless nailers to choose from.
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