Honest Review of the Makita 18V 16GA Cordless Nailer
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- Опубликовано: 7 авг 2024
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This is my honest review of the Makita 16GA 18volt LXT nailer. This tool is simply amazing. I had zero issues and would definitely recommend this nailer to replace your old pneumatic 16GA rig. Makita XNB02Z 18V LXT Straight Finish Nailer, 16 Gauge/2-1/2" 
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Thank you for posting your conclusion in the notes, and saying so from the start - drives me crazy how most reviewers won't just let it be known from the start. SUBSCRIBED.
Super helpful video! I am looking for a cordless nailer and you're the only reviewer who goes into detail.
I've just purchased a full cordless kit of makita tools. Mitre saw , circular saw, jigsaw, planer, combi drill and compact gun . Best money I've ever spent! They didn't have this nailer in stock but they ordered it in for me and im just going to collect it here now. Thanks for the great review 👍
This is probably the best review of this awesome tool on youtube.
Great information thank you for sharing. I'm looking to purchase this nailer after seeing your video I'm no longer on the fence. Thank you! Thank you!
I subscribe to Makita 18V tool..they are sublime, never let me down to this date!! great review!
Definitely appreciate these sorts of video's more than the standard 20 min initial impression video you always see. We have couple unit apartment building and was really considering getting one of these. There always ends up being some small job or loose trim it would be great to be able to bring this thing in and secure a few pieces instead of lugging up a compressor for 8' of trim.
Appreciate it! It’s a little beast of a nailgun for sure.
I am thinking of buying one and found your review very helpful
Loved your funny rant about the "no-test show-off unboxers" haha! Wish you health, peace, and success! Keep fixin'!
Couldn't agree more, made in Japan makes a HUGE difference. Thanks for the hard work! 👍
oh well, was looking for a quiet nailer to replace my pneumatic as we have a new baby. Guess the trim will have to wait! Thanks for saving me $500!
Thanks for sharing and honest review; I'm going to get one!!!
Great review!!! This video definitely convinced me to get me one!!👌
I love it, this is what I wanted to hear before purchasing this tool.
Great video mate very comprehensive,so I got one cheers Ozzy Mike
I've had a ton of Makita stuff and I can assure you that the Made in Japan stuff is twice the tool of the Made in Elsewhere. Like the Bosch tools that are still made in Germany - there's still a few.
Thanks for doing this review.
Very informative video .Thanks it really helped me out.
Brilliant review, thank you!
GREAT honest review
Thanks I appreciate that
Thanks, great review 👍🙏
It is a heavy gun at first use , but after a few days I found the weight to my advantage. It’s totally different from a lighter weight gun (paslode hitachi etc etc ) . From what I can work out , it’s best to let the weight of the gun do the work . Just press an fire and it ends up less action than throwing a lighter weight gun around .. Its a good nailer . Fires into hardwood easier than any gun I have encountered..
Took a few days to get used too but I love it now ..takes a C brad up to 65mm .Definitely wear ear muffs . Mine came in a big box that I can now put the planer in as well....$575 AUD...price didn’t include battery
Yes. You are right in all your points. Great feedback! The weight is definitely it’s hidden advantage. It packs a strong plunge of the nail every time.
Fix It Now . It’s good to have dialogue with tradies in other countries. 👍
Great peace of kit good for fences and all 2nd fix
makita the best company in the world 105 year i have spent 5k for makita all my tools i never complain about it thank you makita
I love them too. Team Teal.
Nice review. Thanks.
You are absolutely right all those other video's are plain stupid (just showing you shooting the nailer) and your video shows you what to have an actual explanation etc.
Thanks man! I now feel comfortable to use it myself for my upcoming projects 👍👍👍
Mint video ... just got one for Xmas ... Can we look at what pins for what job ? Again appreciated.
Hi, thanks for sharing this video. Just wondering did you strike the nail to the cement wall ?
I just got this and it’s only driving the nails about 90% of the time, it will drive fine for a number of nails and then 4 or 5 only drive in half way, then back to fine. When it wont properly drive it makes a softer sound.
For small trim stuff, I also love it and have had no problems. Today, I wanted to use it to "Tack" 2 - 2x4's together before I would secure them with screws. Using the 2 - 1/2" nails and 9 times out of 10 not only would the not counter sink home... they wouldn't drive far enough to hold the 2 pieces together. And YES, I am holding the gun firmly and applying lots of pressure. It still pushes the gun off the nail. Have you ever had that experience? Am I asking it to do something beyond its working range? Thanks for any advice!
Just bought this a couple days ago, just a little over $300 after tax, it’s awesome
Yeh I got one and the multi fire is already faulty after about 5/10 uses. Also it can’t fire pins in fully when doing spindles cause it can’t get the angle :/
Subbed…good vid!
I hope this is the first glimpse of what Makita is going for in the future with cordless guns
Good review.
Very thanks for this video
I'm loving this nailer will save me so mutch time. one question is it for 1 lenth of nails or can i use shorter nails too
I have tested from 18-64mm below 25 is a bit iffy
Good video... I just wanted to let you know that I noticed that you have a gouge on the side of the machine. How did this happen?
Worth the wait
I am a novice. I am looking to build an out door fence with redwood, and replace a lot of redwood batten on the exterior of the house. Is this nailer the rector one to purchase or is the 18 g finish nailer the better option? BTW i do not do finish wor. I leave that to contractors
Mine constantly jams, the nails overlap each other in the magazine I have no idea why? Any help would be great. I have been using 50mm nails someone told me to use nothing over 25mm?
MAKITA FOREVER 🤘
Is it possible to fix the wooden panel on the wall?
why does this gun get so much stick seems fine im thinking strongly on getting one!
I have the 18 gauge and heard nothing but horrible reviews but it’s been AMAZING wow
Can you put in smaller nail sizes than 64mm ?
So after tel Gears, ses you still using it? Still have the same opinion? Thanks
Is this good for cabinets and prehung doors
Hey, after some advice... Could you use this nailer for cladding a wendy house?... As wendy houses normally need a 16g big head....
I use dumbell gloves for that exact reason.
Sadly I’ve used mine for 5 days and it’s already knackered the firing mechanism is faulty (only ever used makita nails
It was working great when I was using 50mm nails then I switched to 38mm then the trouble started miss firing at first (a lot) then the mechanism started to rewind slower then flashing light indicating jam when there wasn’t and to reset it I’d have to disconnect the battery and go again
It got to point I’ve sent it back I paid £370 from amazon (Not cheap for something to break In 5 days of general diy
I bought mine 1 year ago it misfires 65% of the time the manufacture said only use senco nails is that true ?
What brand of nails are you using with this?
Did you shoot into concrete behind the pine?
Awesome video review, thanks for being so thorough. I already have a Makita cordless drill, so i think this is the one for me (compared to a cheaper Ryobi). Have you tried using this with a 3.0 battery? Is the 5.0 required?
it has a kit in which it is sold with a 2ah battery so 3ah is definitely enough you just wont get anywhere near the "1000 nails on one charge"
I do have one. For a period of time worked fine. Now it does not shoot right. Probably the hammer pin is used up, and it jams the nails. Othervise, very good tool.
Very nice to the point review, how big of a guy are you? Am 5'5 155lbs and these guns look giant, worried about weight and my small hands
Thanks for the video
I’m 6’0 270lbs. It’s not that crazy but it is a stout little gun.
How’s it holding up
I am still looking for the best18V nailer for me... Most of my tools are Makita, so I have a lot of batteries and would like to stick to Makita. I don't want a pneumatic one. I noticed that Makita does not have a 15 gauge 18V nailer... That's too bad because a lot of reviews on 15/16/18 gauge tell me that 15 gauge has the best holding power. I am not using the nailer for simple stuff like baseboards. I would like to use it for a wooden fence outdoor, finishing an outdoor wooden ceiling on the carport (so how are these 16 gauge nails doing on "hanging" jobs when the weight is fully on the nails?). So I guess the projects I want to do are even a bit more heavy for a nailer than your project in the video. Can you say anything about the jobs I want to do? Can you say anything about this nailer compared to 15 gauge, especially when it comes to holding power? I am now using an older model Senco cordless finish 41 which is 15 gauge (whith diagonal nail magazine) but it's not mine and I finally want to get my own nailer instead of asking a friend all the time... Thanks for any help! Kind regards from Holland!
I did a wood finished ceiling 18 guage makita. Its holding fine.
After one project I need to send it in for repairs
Is it shoots fine into oak ? With 50mm nails ?
Struggling to pick between makita or a milwaukee. I have a makita setup but lots of people tend to prefer the milwaukee. I've personally used the milwaukee and it's a badass tool and is about 7 pounds with battery. Any thoughts from anyone?
My Mikita pin gun is crap at firing on the angle but apart from that it’s good
best nails to use????
to do baseboards windows trim shelf’s and door trims what gauge u recommend?
16g or 15g
Good video. How does it perform in hardwood?
Actually it’s pretty good. I was concerned about that but it’s extremely good
I know that using a bostich, drive the nail too deep or not deep enough, jammed, misfires a lot.
My senco is a workhorse is magnesium is pro grade, very lightweight 3 lbs, Need a cordless for climbing up and down ladders..
Considering
milwaukee fuel vrs
senco fusion,
or makita.
I don't need one but I want one!
I have this gun and have used it for three years. It’s a love / hate relationship. When it works I love it. But 40% of the time it misfires with no nail, plunger sticks out will not retract. 2” nails are the longest I’ve been able to drive- no way in hell will it fully drive a 2-1/2” nail unless it’s in drywall and insulation- missing any wood. BUT, when it works I absolutely love it.
It will chew your thumb up though!!
I run 2 1/2” nails, no problem
The origin of Makita tools was and is subject to a lot of legends. In fact, it actually doesn't matter where it was built I think. I own a lot of Makita products from all over the world, EU territory, China, Japan. I've never had one let me down. There was one recip saw I sent back, that was built in China, but the only reason was that the rubber shoe at the front was very loose and at that time I didn't know that this was supposed to be that way becaus this is a user replaceable part an no overmolding. I reordered and by chance got one made in the EU that had tighter tollerances. But I actually thing that this was completely random and it was a completely non critical point. I reckon they don't have very tight tolerances on those rubber shoes. I might be wrong of course, but I have a drill and a sander made in china, an infaltor too, they are impeccable concerning build quality.
What is correct is, that there are tools specificly made for the japanese market, and those indeed are better in terms of components and construction. Japanese construction sites have super strict regulations concerning noise, vibration etc, they literally work with a publicly visible dB meter above them. I never thought that a construction site could be that quiet. That's why they need the best tools they can get and Makita is delivering them.
That said, I highly sympathize with a tool made in the EU (they even develop and build tools in Germany) or Japan and I think it's awsome that Makita does this. This is where the fact, that Makita is an independent company and not just a brand like Porter Cable, Milwaukee or DeWalt, really shows.
In any case, thanks for this thorough review, seems to be a nice nailer! A set of proper work gloves will make holding it a lot nicer I think :)
Really? Cos I've had over 20 makita tools and half of them have had to go back for repair. Especially drills. My skill saw has now started playing up 2 months out of warrenty. Thinking of making the move to dewalt or milwaukee soon and the nail gun might be the thing that clenches the deal as I have not heard many good things about this gun.
Hey I tried to buy this through your amazon link, but they have no link to the battery or the charger. I kept looking around amazon for 15 minutes. It's impossible to find the battery and the charger.
No. Just search 18v Makita battery. Or grab a drill driver combo and get the battery and charger for free
I’ve got one and had to take no mark foot off to punch nails in
I have the same issue with my craftsman brad
Hello how i buy like..where can i buy that?
I'm hesitant on buying this gun. My Makita 23g and 18g are both less than stellar setting nails on a 5.0 battery. I always buy named brand nails, typically Senco. Are there any comparisons to how the 16g fires vs 18 and 23? I love Makita and want to love their nailer but so far, they are not great.
Are the nailers you have the older style? Maybe they fixed the glaring issues? I see they did away with the Allen key top.
@@davecavana1031 they possibly could be. They were about a year a part on purchase. I need many positive reviews before another purchase
is this the dbn500
I bought theMakita XNB02Z 18V LXT Straight Finish Nailer, 16 Gauge, 2-1/2" Style:Nailer and the battery, Do I have to buy a charger for the battery , or it charges plugged to the nailer
Yes
The funny thing is everyone hates on this gun on the Makita forums. I love my gun
Forums are just keyboard warriors. If they had work they wouldn’t have time to post on forums ;)
I know a lot who hate it because now it doesnt support 2 inch nails
Hi! Does it work to nail some wood on concrete walls?
Use galvi concrete nails and a BFH
I've been looking for one of these for a long time now, but price prevents me from getting one.
I like how you didn't demo it once during the entire video without music playing or yourself talking.
I’m glad you liked it
Whats maximum nail size
Great review please do am update
Can we use this nail gun on james hardie siding
No way.
Good review, but I don’t think this should be compared with that porter cable. I’ve heard most of makitas nailers are junk.
I compare it to what I have my man. So compared to my porter... it smokes it.
the 40V version its better than Porter Cable, I had used both already. You can go to a roof without compressor, hose, no visit to store to get oil to compressor, argh, with time I get a profound hate to compressor. The 18V it's ok to small projects, the 40V it's FAST, good for professionals. Both are good products.
Looks good. Still on the phone after my bad experience with the 18 gauge Makita nailer.
Is that China or Japan made?
@@Archifx j-pan
Would've been nice to actually seen it shoot on this video ...
I bought this gun went to use it for first time on the fully charged 5 ah battery and it did not fire in one single nail 🤦. I had to hammer in the other half of the nail every time. Really poor performance. I used it on 12mm MDF with 32mm nails shooting into American poplar. Like every tenth nail went in all the way. Really bad.
Good reveiw the only thing should of let is hear the gun shoot esp since u said it was loud other than that perfect....
Yeah. I know. I forgot to do it. It’s loud tho man. Best to wear hearing protection if you are in a room with it. It’s snappy
This got me tipped over the edge to get this
Still liking it after more use?
Loving it. It’s amazing. Just keep nails in it. When I let it get down to about 10 nails she does like to double fire.
@@Archifx thanks I think I’ll get one over herd a few people say they take the rubber tip off and it shoots a lot better
Mine is not firing everytime:(
Lost my paperwork. Looking for maintenance tips..
9 times out of 10 its because you are using some cheapo off brand nails
Price is tool only? No battery or charger?
Tool only brother. I know. It’s steep but it’s worth it.
@@Archifx I feel like its too steep. not even brushless. Still not fully convinced about it. love makita tho!!!
Yea. It’s an expensive bit of kit but I swear it’s worth it. Don’t matter to me if it’s “brushless” the bastad sets a beautiful nail every tine. That’s what matters to me.
👍🏻👍🏻
$302 bucks.. nice [ absolutely good for the price of safety.. no cords wire ]
👍🏻
Did you buy it or was it sent to you for free?
Nothing on my channel is sent to me for free. Purchased everything
Personal preference I didn’t rate it at all .
It reminds me of the gen1 Milwaukee Brad nailer . Has no finesse for fixings mouldings .
Needs a lot of pressure put on it to fire the nail flush .
Hlo i need a 14 guage nailer can anyone help me plese
Amazon can
I'm a carpenter, I got one as I'm all makita, it lasted about 4 months. Went back to paslode,
Can you explain what happened to it? How did it fail?
@@Archifx won't work when nailing heads of door stop, lost power, misfires, won't send pins home, only fires pointing down,so won't do arcs skirt. I did a lot of 2nd fixing guess it is not man enough, and not as easy to maintain as a paslode gas gun
I’m experiencing misfires a lot with the hun now as well. I have to fire it a few times to get it to shoot the nail.
Idk man. You can compare any gun to a porter cable and it’s gonna come out on top 😂
I got a cordless ryobi 16 gauge nailer that I’d sooner use than any porter cable pneumatic gun
I got a dud. It shot one nail then stopped working, only dry fires