Hi del 1 problem with this gun is it ramps up but will not fire when the trigger is pushed I nearly skipped mine put it turns out it gets dust in the connection which is a simple fix I did on my own , there’s a video on RUclips to show you . Keep up the good work
Imo best 16g nailer on the market regardless of the flywheel noise. I had one for a couple years and never had an issue. Upgraded (or at least i though) to hikoki 16g which was garbage and instantly regretted selling the 660. Chopped the hikoki in for the milwaukee 16g angled fuel and although it's got new tech in the form of an air spring filled with gas, the nose is massive, clumsy and hard to be precise with nail location and also heavy and just awkward nailing in to corners because of the size of the tip. I've just bought another 660 say no more 👍
Hi Oll🖐 Great run down of your nail guns bud, and interesting that you're come back to the DeWalt👊 Thanks for watching mate, and keep on nailing🤩 Cheers Del
Had mine 5 years or so, put countless thousands of all size brads through it and it's now out of service, firing pin and driver on order. Been really good, hope I'll get it going again but the only gripe is the mofo can dry fire. It keeps on lying to you that nails have been fired when it's empty! Other than that, very good overall. Top tip: a couple of years back the firing pin rounded off so went OVER the nails thus not driving them. I bent the bastard slightly bowed (so when compressed it couldn't go over the nails) and touched the end of the firing pin to a grinder, got it good and square, and that got me to where I am now.
Hi Peter. Ironically, in the cupboard directly above where I shot this video, there's a mates broken Paslode 2nd fix nailer.😥 Thanks as always for watching and your comment😎 Cheers
This revolutionised my 2nd fix work and it’s a joy to use. I have the first fix gun as well and it is slightly on the heavy side but you get used to it, I also had a problem with nails not driving completely in and found that the tool had to be bedded in and now drives 90mm nails all the way with no issues… just don’t hit a knot!
Hi David. Although this gun hasn't, 'revolutionised', my 2nd fixing, it certainly has made it 10 times less aggro.👊 Thanks for watching and your comment😎
I'm on the Milwaukee platform and bought their first gen. 16g nailer when it first came out.....really bad and with many problems. Milwaukee knew this and I got their 2nd gen. at a very good price. It works perfect and is much quieter that the yellow devil. Also have the Milwaukee framing nailer, and have no complaint at all. I little heavy but I've been through around 3000 nails these last few weeks, and just changed the battery once. Would like it to hold more nails, and you can buy an extension for it.....which will make it even heavier.
Hey bud. There seems to be couple of names that pop up when it comes to 1st fix battery nailers, and Milwaukee is always one of them👊 Its cool, (sort of), that you have seen the progression of the Milwaukee 2nd fix nail gun, which is working well for you😎 Thanks for leaving your great feedback as I believe it might help someone who reads this who is on the same battery platform🤩 Cheers
great review, I have the same one as well for about 15000 nails now and it is stil doing great except that lately the nails arn't always pushed up giving some blanks. Cleaning time again, most like the coating on the stainless steel strips that clogs it up a bit. I have the hikoki framer, 15 gauge and 18 gauge since I have heard mixed reviews about those types from DeWalt eventhough it is my battery platform. I took me a while to decide though but I got the 18 gauge with batteries for relatively cheap. I never used any hosed system because my dog is really affraid of it (the noise) and she is always with me on the job. Love me nailers ;). have good Sunday. Cheers, Tom
Hi Tom🖐 Sounds like Hikoki have got you covered in relation to your other nail guns bud👊 I wouldn't hesitate jumping onto another manufacturers battery platform if their specific tool was better than that of any platform I was already on. (the reason I came back to DeWALT despite mostly running Makita). I had my black Lab come with me to work most days for 15 years😍 Thanks for watching and adding your nail gun input😎Cheers Del
In my humble opinion, not one manufacturer has yet nailed it 🤣 all are hit n miss, it simply makes economic sense to stick with whatever batteries you've plenty of. Good review 👍
I've had the dewalt, and Hitachi, 2nd fix nailers, but I've now gone back to the paslode, feels so light, I'm surprised anyone is using compresses today, paslodes, have been out for years, the battery from your 1st fix gun, also fits the 2nd fix one.
Hi Kevin. I actually started using a compressor and air guns in 1994, and have just always found them super reliable and consistent. I really do rate the Paslode guns despite the stick they come in for due to firing errors😬 Thanks for your comment, and for watching😎
Nice quick review TTC 👍🏼 I've had some issues with this particular nailer which actually required a return under warranty to DeWalt for repair after less than 6 months. Be aware there's only a 12 month warranty on the cordless nail guns unlike the normal 3 year warranty on most Dewalt kit. Have exactly the same thoughts on the nail holder / catch mechanism design ! Overall still glad to have this 2nd fix nail gun in my kit
Hi Andrew. Shame that you have had a few problems with this gun😥 and, as you rightly point out, this gun does not qualify for the DeWALT 3 year warranty🤬 Fingers crossed yours is sorted now🤞 Thanks for watching and your feedback😎 Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter i didnt know this, i thought all their kit had 3 years if you register within 28 days? all my stuff has been so far and some bits cheaper than this as well as more expensive. i was tempted by this but a 1 year warranty isnt great.
@@kanedNunable Hi there🖐I just remember, when registering my nail gin with DeWalt, that it said it is only covered for 12 months. To be fair, I can't find many reports of them being unreliable on the Internet, so I think they are a solid tool👍Cheers Del
Great review! Thanks for sharing. In April, this year, I replaced my ailing Hitachi second fix gas nailer, as it was letting me down quite a bit. I took a while to decide which one to go for, but knew it would be a battery only model. I was fortunate enough to spend a couple of days using the Dewalt first fix battery only nailer a couple of years ago on a job, and have to admit to being underwhelmed. The thing was like pig-iron and gutless to boot! 90mm ringshanks barely made it halfway into soggy softwood. Anyway, that left me with Hikoki, Makita or Ryobi. The Ryobi got some excellent reviews, and was less than half the price of the other contenders, so I thought I'd give it a go. So far so good. It has been very reliable. I don't have any 'wee' Ryobi batteries, so it's no ballerina either with the 5ah briquette hanging off the bottom, but you get used to that. I've not had any issues with nails jamming either, and it, too, has an easy tool free clearing option. I've only fired a couple of thousand nails with it, so only time will tell, but for the price, apart from being a tad heavy, I can't really find fault.
Hi there. Firstly, thanks for watching, and secondly, tganks for your great comment and superb review of your replacement nail gun🤩 I'm glad it's serving you well, and hopefully, if anyone is looking at this particular gun, they can read your review and it might help them make their mind up👊 Cheers Del
Great video as always. I’ve got the old DW Dc616. Had it since about 2003 ish, never missed a beat only had to replace it this year due to you can’t get new decent batteries for it. So end up buying the Hikoki 1st&2nd fix nailer. The Hikoki is decent enough but definitely doesn’t have to power of the old DW. It can’t fire 38mm into oak like my old trust 616 could do.
Hi Dean. The guy that recommended me to get the DCN660 came from using the DC616, which he said never missed a beat. I hear the Hikoki 1st fix nail gun a real beast of a gun💪 Thanks for your input and for watching😎 Cheers Del
Alright buddy I have the makita 18g 18v Brad nailer and it Is excellent I mainly use it for skirting architrave and trim work can’t fault it for 1st fix I have the hikoki gas nailer again can’t fault it if you look after it and service it Really enjoy the channel Cheers Gary
I’ve the ryobi 18 gauge, brilliant. I’ve the ryobi 15 gauge, crap, always jamming, it does have the quick release to free the blocked nail but you need a good mole grip to pull it out
Hi Philip. Isn't it odd that a manufacturer could get one nail gun right and another nail gun wrong🤔 You're not the first to say that the Ryobi is a good gun👊 Thanks for your comment, and for watching😎
I love mine, as you say ace for door stops and architrave etc. I've had mine for 3y? and not had the nail follower problem. While yours is still under warrantee why not get DeWalt to have a look, they might fix it for you. Nice videos, a bit of a busman's holiday but always good to see what other folk are up to.
Hi John. Yeah, I'll definitely keep an eye on the magazine thing, as you say, it might be a warranty issue👍 Its always great to hear from fellow tradesmen and I appreciate you watching and leaving a comment😎 Cheers Del
Hi Liam🖐 I would love to have a go with all the 16g nailers back to back, but, in the real world, its just no possible😬 Thanks for watching mate and have a nice weekend😎
Del, that was interesting mate because I have the same nailer. Funnily enough, I have also noticed it misfiring when there’s only a few pins left, but I didn’t notice if the spring was jumping as I just refill and go. Im doing some skirting in the next few days. I’ll put it to the test. I am always thinking about getting a small compressor and a gun to accommodate detail work which requires smaller pins, but there’s so many available to choose from🙈 For first fix I have both the gas powered paslode and the dewalt battery. I tend to just use the dewalt a lot, mainly because it’s in a tough box with the second fix, so convenience more than anything. I find it to be very reliable. Always good to have both though 🤣🤣
Hi Paul. I wouldn't toil too much over what air set to buy. Compressors are pretty simple things as are air nail guns. You could get a compressor for well under £100 and I bought an 18g Brad nailer from Toolstation for less then £40 and its never missed a beat. Having compressed air on site can be so handy for cleaning things like tools down or resin anchored holes. (I've even got a tyre inflator on the van and it saved my vacon last week as one of my trailer tyres was a little bit low). It's cool to find what sort of nailing set up other guys have, so thanks for your comment 😎 Cheers.
Morning T.C, a very comprehensive review as always. I was considering buying the DeWalt 15ga cordless nailer for a while. Probably the main reason that has stopped me squeezing the trigger on one is that i'm not on the XR battery platform. Well not yet anyway, 😁 I am on the flexvolt platform but having a flexvolt battery hanging off one of these guns would negate any portability gains over a pneumatic set up. I've been running a hybrid system for the last few Years. A Senco 15ga nailer with a DeWalt flexvolt compressor. It gives me the best of both worlds I feel. I was also looking at the Hikoki 15ga cordless nailer. It would mean moving into yet another battery platform though, plus yet another charger, 🙄 Ideally for me Makita would release a 15ga 18v brushless nailer, 🔨 🇮🇪
Hi TN. I'm in the same boat as you mate with regard to nailing. A mix of cordless and air power. My 16g gun is battery, my 1st fix gun is gas and I've got an 18g and narrow crown stapler, (a great fixing solution), running off a compressor.👍 I completely agree about using a Flexvolt battery on a nail gun. It would make it extremely unwieldy and out of balance, and probably a dog to use😵 Thanks, as always, for watching, and leaving a great comment😎 Cheers Del
I used one of these for a few days and was impressed with it. I have a Paslode and they are both much of a much. For me, the Paslode wins for general ergonomics when using every day, but the DW is much quieter, and I believe cheaper
Hi Gavin. I've got no problems with Paslode and really rate their nail guns🤩 The DCN660 was a natural choice of upgrade for me from my old air nailing set up👍 Thanks for your feedback and your comment😎 Cheers Del
I moved away from Paslode when I thought about how much time and money was being lost using the gas cartridge system. If not regularly cleaned and serviced, the Paslode becomes unreliable, fast. I've since switched to the nailer in this video and haven't looked back. Keeping more money in my pocket and cutting servicing down by 3x. The bump fire on this nailer seems to be faster and more reliable than quick firing with the Paslode too. For some that's a bonus, for others, not a consideration. The one thing I don't think battery only operated nailers will ever be able to achieve is ergonomics. For that, Paslode is undoubtedly king in cordless (hoseless) nailers.
@@N1rOx Hi Fatal🖐 That's a great bit of feedback👍I've always been happy to go to the effort of regular cleaning of the Paslode 1st fix gun as it is such a great gun to use in terms of weight, and as you say, ergonomics😎 As I mentioned, other than the gun in this video, I've only ever used air nailers for 2nd fixing which, apart from the inconvenience of a compressor and hoses, have been light and very reliable😎 Thanks for watching and your comment 👍
@@N1rOx It takes 15min to clean the gun and any nail gun I owned would get regularly cleaned, not wait until a problem occurs when on site. Mine hasn't missed a beat, but I look after my tools.
@@gavincollins9376 That's 15 minutes, 3 times as often. Along with the cost of gas, these things became too hard to justify verses the gun in the video. If you run multiple guns paslode guns (first fix, second fix) or you are a company (multiple guns) the time and effort required to keep them performing to acceptable degree is to me, too much.
Nice honest review Del, mine worked well for over a year and then suddenly decided to crap out. New springs didn't sort it and it and only works holding it at a very awkward angle. You can pick it up one day and it will fire and the next day nothing ( It might not of liked been thrown across the site in frustration 😂) It's now a cellar dweller 👍
@@thetallcarpenter it's like an engine, you could abuse it and get away with it 20 years ago. Stuff these days are designed to be thrown away. I've had to repair around 30% of my DeWalt tools because of a crap insufficient wire to one of the battery terminals. You can easily see they are not made to last and that's most item's these days😐
Hi Del, are you still getting on ok with the dewalt? I swapped from paslode to dewalt about 2 years ago because I ran out of gas once too often. Fast forward 2 years and all the pain I felt with gas has transferred to my elbow now because these guns are just heavy for all day use. I've just bit the bullet and bought 18g, 16g and first fix paslode nailers and putting them side by side the size and weight difference seems well worth the pain of the gas at the moment. There's a first and second fix dewalt set going on eBay tomorrow. I think I'm going to keep my 18g Milwaukee for now because you never know when you're going to run out of gas 👍
Hi JRS🖐I get on great with the 16g DeWalt nail gun in this video, using it for 2nd fix. (not all day every day though). And, as you have found, I will always stick with the Paslode for 1st fixing, despite them needing a bit more maintenance and gas care, as they are just lighter and less punishing to use all day on big 1st jobs like roofs and timber framing etc👍I find I can be so much more nimble with a Paslode 1st gun than I can with a battery only one👊Thanks for your comment 😎 Cheers Del
Gd review,I have the dcn 692 first fix,I picked up that one by mistake but ended up swapping it for the first fix,ace bit of kit! Will probably end up getting the second fix too,doesent look as good as the first fix but still looks a decent gun!
@@thetallcarpenter just looks a bit of a faff putting the brads in, and the misfiring issue! But will probs still get it tho cause I’m tool obsessed! 😂🤣 ur welcome btw!
I've a Paslode Angled 16g, it works well when thrown across a room 4 times...and does well for a large plastic shim. Wish I bought the Straight Bradder...
@@thetallcarpenter lol, thanks mate. The had the virtcle magazine Paslode, but my God this angled one is a pain. I guess mine was built on a Friday afternoon lol
Sunday morning viewing… Nice video Del, nail guns must be a carpenters best and worst tool. Poxy things when they decide to not play the game. 😬. I could do with a upgrade but still not decided. ☕️
You're so right Dan🤩 Pound for pound they are the tool that saves the most energy, but can drive you mental when they don't work right🤬 I've got a mate who still uses 3 and 4 inch wire nails and his trusty Estwing 😵 Thanks for watching mate😎
as the spring jumps on the last few nails can be that you have the hook on sameside so clothes or something rubs on when hang it away =) i have same model and i use my left hand so i have hook on rightside and never hade that problem... Just a tought =)
Hi there. I don't think it is that 🤔 but what you say definitely makes sense, and I will keep an eye on how close I keep the gun to my body when I'm bringing up to use it👍Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del
Hi, I have the same nailer and its really good. I have some dado rail to put up in my house, I've tried firing my nails into the plaster and block-work (all walls are rendered on block construction), one out of 3 in the test went in ok. Do you have any tips on how I can use this nailer with maybe some specific masonry nails, or do you have a better way of me securing the dado as the adhesive goes off please..? I have done all skirting and architrave, screwed the skirting (oak) and pinned the architrave (with adhesive also) but a bit stuck on the best way to fix in place the dado without damaging the walls whilst having a firm fix. Any help or ideas gratefully received. Many thanks, Richie (plumber by trade)
Hi Richie🖐You have a couple of options here🤔Firstly buy some shorter nails for the gun so it's not trying to push the pin into the skim and render too deep👍or secondly, don't use the gun at all, and break the nails off individually, and drive them in gently with a hammer until you feel resistance. (Before the nail bends and leaving the nail sticking out). Then once the adhesive has gone off, carefully pull the nails out👊Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter hi Del, that’s exactly what I’ve done with the first two pieces, nailed on and will remove. Just feels a bit insecure to me, I like the firm fix the nail gun gives. Are the specific masonry finishing nails do you know..? I think it’s a good idea getting shorter nails, I guess the plaster and render won’t be too hard to get through but the blocks are really heavy duty. Thanks for the reply and ideas, much appreciated mate, Richie
@user-fk8dp8bd5w I'm not aware of any heavy duty/masonary nails available for these guns bud🤔It's a tricky one as I know you don't to be drilling and Screwing a dado rail on😬
@@thetallcarpenter I’m tempted to, as I’ve bought a dowel making drill set, might have a play with that to see if it’s viable with small screws. Tbh I’d do anything for a perfect finish.. Thanks for the tips, I’m going to test shorter nails first, fingers crossed 🤞
Hi Lewis🖐I did notice that these angled pins are more expensive than the straight ones😩and the cheapest, over the counter, ones I could get were from Toolstation👍Cheers Del😎 (let me know if you find them cheaper🤩)
I have one of these and think they are good especially on bump mode for skirting etc but like you said the loading spring clip not locking back when loading but my biggest niggle with it is it will keep firing when I've ran out of nails the first fix gun stops working when you run out of nails so why couldn't they do that on the second fix gun
Hi Mat. I agree with you about firing when empty👍 Its a pain when you think you've nailed something, only to find you ran out of nails, and then have to make more marks in the timber when re-nailing😬 Great feedback and thanks for watching😎
My hitachi packed up a few weeks ago ,gone back to my bostitch pneumatic nail gun while I make my mind up between this the hikoki or Milwaukee, the trouble is I don't think they last long enough for the amount they cost so not in a rush and been enjoying the light weight of the pneumatic I also have a 15g and 18g in pneumatic that would be over a grands worth if they were battery. I'm on makita battery platform but the nail guns never seem reliable.
Hi William🖐There is something to be said for the lightness and reliability of air nail guns, and I still use an 18g gun and compressor👊If I was nailing with these guns, day in day out, I think I would stick with pneumatic, but, for me, I only use them periodically and this DeWalt has been good so far🤞Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
Hi PP. Obviously I haven't done enough work with the gun yet for it to need being cleaned, and the gun requires no lubrication. The lever on the side is to reset the firing mechanism if it stalls due to a jam. As and when I come across any of the above, I will certainly do an update video about it👍 Thanks for your comment and for watching😎
Hi Del - have you used this nail gun for fixing skirting boards just into the plasterboard, without finding the studs? If so, did it do a good job at holding the skirting in place? Cheers
Hi there🖐Occasionally I will use it with 38mm nails just to help it stay flat against a wall, but it's not a particularly powerful fixing😬Longer nails would work well through plasterboard into studs, but, as most of my jobs are new work, I usually just use adhesive on the skirting as that's all it needs👊Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter it’s rare I do much skirting onto fresh plaster or new stud walls so there tends to be uneven wall surfaces and when it comes to sticking them on with just adhesive it’s a real ball ache, unless you drill and plug it if dot/dab wall with the breeze block behind but it’s time consuming.
I’ve just bought this today as I’ve got to re-align some door frames and architraves, my tools currently are makita but I been eyeballing dewalt for some time.. so I thought fuck it why not 🤣. My second dewalt tool I have apart from my dewalt green laser level. Looking forward to this
Most of my gear is/was Makita, but this nail gun was also part of the reason I hopped onto the DeWalt platform👊Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter No problem brother, keep up the good content 👍🏾 (Edit): tried this second fix gun & I see what you mean. Much Better quality than makita, so I’m slowly gonna switch over to dewalt between now & next may
Hi Richard. I use 38mm Tackwise nails from Toolstation. They are fairly cheap, and work a treat with good holding power and no jams or miss fires👊 Thanks for watching😎
Well i've got one and it's nearly gone in the skip a few times. It consistently misfires nails, by which i mean that at least 1 in 20 of the nails I fire will be left proud of the work because the firing pin seems to slip of the nail head and leaves it proud. I then have to use a hammer and punch to finish it off and then so often the pin will bend and leave a mangled mess. VERY annoying and I would welcome any suggestions as to a fix.
@@thetallcarpenter Yes genuine dewalt nails, makes no difference.Happens in really easy materials not just hardwoods or mdf. It's definetely slipping off the head as it leaves the head proud and punches a hole next to it.
I've had the same problem as u nick I've had 2 off these now there OK if your using now and again but a Everyday gun I wouldn't recommend back on the old passy
Had the dewalt for a year now and after 6 months was sent back and repaired due to trigger fault not firing, all good when returned with new trigger loom but once again the fault has returned. Now not under warranty this will cost £65 each time which is a pain. Anyone else have this problem?
i had to get a new nail gun at the start of this year. id borrowed my mates dcn660 and didnt like it at all. i had the same thing with the nails too. so in the end i went for the hikoki gasless gun. way better i thought bar the really irritating thing where it turns itself off if its not used for say 20 minutes.
Hi Paul. It just goes to show how subjective opinions can be on the same tools🤯 Its great that you've got a gun that you find comfortable to use, if not, slightly annoying that you have to keep switching it back on👍 Cheers bud
@@thetallcarpenter everyone does seem to have their own opinion of tools. but i guess its the same across many things.. like fashion or cars or whatever. brands people are attracted to i suppose. for the thing with the nails.... i use the gun left handed and its difficult to see what naisl are in it when its used left handed. and i assumed it was not hitting a stop when it has no nails left
Hi Kevin. That's not great to hear mate🙄 Mine is mostly used on softwoods, but I haven't had any issues on the few hardwood projects I've used it on👍 Be interesting to see if anyone else reports similar issues when using this gun on hardwoods. Thanks for watching and your input😎
A knot just killed my old dewalt 2nd fix gun, just replaced it with this one which is much lighter, will avoid knots just like i avoid pop holes. I wouldnt use it on oak.
I’ve the first and second fix dewalt nailers, love the 2nd fix, the 1st fix is ok but I wouldn’t recommend it the hikoki and Milwaukee are much better to use.
Hi Milo. That's an almost impossible question to answer🤯 In my opinion, no one manufacturer has mastered every bit of kit which is mine, and most others, tool kit has different manufacturers tools in it.😎 Thanks for your comment mate 👍
Multitool noise is the worst thing on earth in my opinion. Every since I got covid my tolerance of power tool noise has plummeted. I wear ear defenders constantly now when on the job. But even with them on 8 still cannot stand the sound of multitools.
Hi Kallum. Once you start wearing ear defenders religiously, everything seems loud🙉 I look at guys on site using petrol cutters with no hearing protection and it just looks so wrong😬 Thanks for watching bud😎
@@thetallcarpenter lol yea, the older guys I work with are 'old school' and think I'm being a fanny with all my ppe. But they're in their late 50s and all have bad knees and no hearing left. I like to point that out to them lol
@@flyingjackcarpentry9394 You're bang on though mate. I'm nearly 52 and my knees are shot, but there was not a lot I could have done to prevent arthritis😬 (thank goodness for hip and knee replacements). I can, however, help look after things like hearing, very easily🤩 I work with 2 guys that aren't even fifty yet, and they've both suffered severe hearing loss🤯 You've got your head screwed on bud, if you're up on your PPE😎 Cheers
Hi John. Air lines have been a faithful servant to me for the past 25 years and still use air for my narrow crown stapler and brad nailer.👍 Thanks for watching mate😎
Is there a cordless gasless 16g that anyone can recommend that will cut the mustard when firing skirting on block/rendered walls? My paslode is packing in and if I'm honest I was leaning towards the hikoki that uses gas and batteries. It's £280 at the min. I did want the mikata battery 16g but I see mixed reviews on that
@@chuddy8984 id say a new paslode used with the official paslode gas and nails not the cheaper alternatives and that’s serviced is the only tool for the job unfortunately. Also seen good reviews of the Hikoki that’s just battery powered wether or not it’s powerful enough to do the job though I’m unsure of....
The only problem I have with mine is the spring that pushes the brad strip into the end of the gun sometimes doesn’t push them forward and especially when at angles….other than that good gun
Hi FB. Interesting mate, as it wouldn't surprise me my occasional problem is related to the same ribbon spring🤔 Thanks for your feedback and for watching😎
I have the same thing as well after a while, dirt or water can cause this as well. I clean them and it is good to go for a few months. I also have this often after using stainless steel pins.
Purchased the new one out more improved 3 serous It's crap sent it back jamming all the time any one tells you different there getting paid to say it .
Hi del 1 problem with this gun is it ramps up but will not fire when the trigger is pushed I nearly skipped mine put it turns out it gets dust in the connection which is a simple fix I did on my own , there’s a video on RUclips to show you . Keep up the good work
Hi BB🖐Thanks for your comment bud🫡its good info👊Cheers Del
I have the same nailer, almost 3 years old and still going strong.
A good clean every now and then and it's still in great condition.
That's good to hear Gary👊 Thanks for watching and your comment😎
Imo best 16g nailer on the market regardless of the flywheel noise. I had one for a couple years and never had an issue. Upgraded (or at least i though) to hikoki 16g which was garbage and instantly regretted selling the 660. Chopped the hikoki in for the milwaukee 16g angled fuel and although it's got new tech in the form of an air spring filled with gas, the nose is massive, clumsy and hard to be precise with nail location and also heavy and just awkward nailing in to corners because of the size of the tip. I've just bought another 660 say no more 👍
Hi Oll🖐 Great run down of your nail guns bud, and interesting that you're come back to the DeWalt👊 Thanks for watching mate, and keep on nailing🤩 Cheers Del
Thanks for the honest review Del, appreciated 👍🏼
My pleasure Pete🤩Thanks for your comment 😎 Cheers
Had mine 5 years or so, put countless thousands of all size brads through it and it's now out of service, firing pin and driver on order. Been really good, hope I'll get it going again but the only gripe is the mofo can dry fire. It keeps on lying to you that nails have been fired when it's empty! Other than that, very good overall. Top tip: a couple of years back the firing pin rounded off so went OVER the nails thus not driving them. I bent the bastard slightly bowed (so when compressed it couldn't go over the nails) and touched the end of the firing pin to a grinder, got it good and square, and that got me to where I am now.
Great comment and glad to hear you are still using this gun after a lot of use👍I agree about the dry firing which can be annoying 😑 Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter Fixed it this week, with new pin and driver - good as second hand now! Works fine!
Hi Del I have this gun after my paslode gave up and I have to say so far so good for me I can't fault it. Thanks for the review.
Hi Peter. Ironically, in the cupboard directly above where I shot this video, there's a mates broken Paslode 2nd fix nailer.😥 Thanks as always for watching and your comment😎 Cheers
Great review, thanks for your time. I pretty much have all Dewalt 20V tools so I am leaning towards this 16 ga nailer. Take care!
Hi there🖐I've had this gun a few years now, and it's been really good and fault free🤞Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
You won't go far wrong! Mine's done a good few thousand pins been repaired twice, and still going strong.
This revolutionised my 2nd fix work and it’s a joy to use. I have the first fix gun as well and it is slightly on the heavy side but you get used to it, I also had a problem with nails not driving completely in and found that the tool had to be bedded in and now drives 90mm nails all the way with no issues… just don’t hit a knot!
Hi David. Although this gun hasn't, 'revolutionised', my 2nd fixing, it certainly has made it 10 times less aggro.👊 Thanks for watching and your comment😎
Also the added bonus of not having to pay for gas which makes buying nails a lot cheaper!
@@davidhomewood3441 That's true David. Funnily though, the angled pins are twice the price of the straight ones😥
you say bedded? for your first fix as I'm having similar issues with my first fix.
I'm on the Milwaukee platform and bought their first gen. 16g nailer when it first came out.....really bad and with many problems. Milwaukee knew this and I got their 2nd gen. at a very good price. It works perfect and is much quieter that the yellow devil. Also have the Milwaukee framing nailer, and have no complaint at all. I little heavy but I've been through around 3000 nails these last few weeks, and just changed the battery once. Would like it to hold more nails, and you can buy an extension for it.....which will make it even heavier.
Hey bud. There seems to be couple of names that pop up when it comes to 1st fix battery nailers, and Milwaukee is always one of them👊 Its cool, (sort of), that you have seen the progression of the Milwaukee 2nd fix nail gun, which is working well for you😎 Thanks for leaving your great feedback as I believe it might help someone who reads this who is on the same battery platform🤩 Cheers
great review, I have the same one as well for about 15000 nails now and it is stil doing great except that lately the nails arn't always pushed up giving some blanks. Cleaning time again, most like the coating on the stainless steel strips that clogs it up a bit. I have the hikoki framer, 15 gauge and 18 gauge since I have heard mixed reviews about those types from DeWalt eventhough it is my battery platform. I took me a while to decide though but I got the 18 gauge with batteries for relatively cheap. I never used any hosed system because my dog is really affraid of it (the noise) and she is always with me on the job. Love me nailers ;). have good Sunday. Cheers, Tom
Hi Tom🖐 Sounds like Hikoki have got you covered in relation to your other nail guns bud👊 I wouldn't hesitate jumping onto another manufacturers battery platform if their specific tool was better than that of any platform I was already on. (the reason I came back to DeWALT despite mostly running Makita). I had my black Lab come with me to work most days for 15 years😍 Thanks for watching and adding your nail gun input😎Cheers Del
In my humble opinion, not one manufacturer has yet nailed it 🤣 all are hit n miss, it simply makes economic sense to stick with whatever batteries you've plenty of. Good review 👍
Puns are always welcome here Mark🤣 I think you've hit the nail on the head with your comment😆 Thanks for watching and your great comment😎 Cheers Del
Hikoki/hitachi are the best nail guns through out the range and I’m a dewalt fan boy 👍
@@badsmell4009 Hi BS😲 That's some endorsement mate👍 A good tool is a good tool no matter what colour it is I guess👊 Thanks for you comment bud😎
I've had the dewalt, and Hitachi, 2nd fix nailers, but I've now gone back to the paslode, feels so light, I'm surprised anyone is using compresses today, paslodes, have been out for years, the battery from your 1st fix gun, also fits the 2nd fix one.
Hi Kevin. I actually started using a compressor and air guns in 1994, and have just always found them super reliable and consistent. I really do rate the Paslode guns despite the stick they come in for due to firing errors😬 Thanks for your comment, and for watching😎
Nice quick review TTC 👍🏼
I've had some issues with this particular nailer which actually required a return under warranty to DeWalt for repair after less than 6 months.
Be aware there's only a 12 month warranty on the cordless nail guns unlike the normal 3 year warranty on most Dewalt kit.
Have exactly the same thoughts on the nail holder / catch mechanism design !
Overall still glad to have this 2nd fix nail gun in my kit
Hi Andrew. Shame that you have had a few problems with this gun😥 and, as you rightly point out, this gun does not qualify for the DeWALT 3 year warranty🤬 Fingers crossed yours is sorted now🤞 Thanks for watching and your feedback😎 Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter i didnt know this, i thought all their kit had 3 years if you register within 28 days? all my stuff has been so far and some bits cheaper than this as well as more expensive. i was tempted by this but a 1 year warranty isnt great.
@@kanedNunable Hi there🖐I just remember, when registering my nail gin with DeWalt, that it said it is only covered for 12 months. To be fair, I can't find many reports of them being unreliable on the Internet, so I think they are a solid tool👍Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter ah cool i hope so as i just ordered one :D thx dude.
@@kanedNunable I've put a lot of nails through mine and its working perfectly💪
Great review! Thanks for sharing.
In April, this year, I replaced my ailing Hitachi second fix gas nailer, as it was letting me down quite a bit. I took a while to decide which one to go for, but knew it would be a battery only model. I was fortunate enough to spend a couple of days using the Dewalt first fix battery only nailer a couple of years ago on a job, and have to admit to being underwhelmed. The thing was like pig-iron and gutless to boot! 90mm ringshanks barely made it halfway into soggy softwood.
Anyway, that left me with Hikoki, Makita or Ryobi.
The Ryobi got some excellent reviews, and was less than half the price of the other contenders, so I thought I'd give it a go. So far so good. It has been very reliable. I don't have any 'wee' Ryobi batteries, so it's no ballerina either with the 5ah briquette hanging off the bottom, but you get used to that. I've not had any issues with nails jamming either, and it, too, has an easy tool free clearing option.
I've only fired a couple of thousand nails with it, so only time will tell, but for the price, apart from being a tad heavy, I can't really find fault.
Hi there. Firstly, thanks for watching, and secondly, tganks for your great comment and superb review of your replacement nail gun🤩 I'm glad it's serving you well, and hopefully, if anyone is looking at this particular gun, they can read your review and it might help them make their mind up👊 Cheers Del
Great video as always. I’ve got the old DW Dc616. Had it since about 2003 ish, never missed a beat only had to replace it this year due to you can’t get new decent batteries for it. So end up buying the Hikoki 1st&2nd fix nailer. The Hikoki is decent enough but definitely doesn’t have to power of the old DW. It can’t fire 38mm into oak like my old trust 616 could do.
Hi Dean. The guy that recommended me to get the DCN660 came from using the DC616, which he said never missed a beat. I hear the Hikoki 1st fix nail gun a real beast of a gun💪 Thanks for your input and for watching😎 Cheers Del
Alright buddy I have the makita 18g 18v Brad nailer and it Is excellent I mainly use it for skirting architrave and trim work can’t fault it for 1st fix I have the hikoki gas nailer again can’t fault it if you look after it and service it
Really enjoy the channel
Cheers
Gary
Hi Gary. Sounds like you're pretty much rocking the same 1st and 2nd fix technology as I am🤩 Thanks for watching mate😎 Cheers Del
I'm still using panel pins and a nail punch 😀
Hey bud🤩 I bet the battery never goes flat😆 Thanks for watching😎
You're doing it the hard way buddy
No. You're not.
I have this and it hasn’t missed a beat but only put about 1500 nails through it so far.
That's great to hear Robert😎Mines still going strong after thousands of nails🤞Cheers Del
I’ve the ryobi 18 gauge, brilliant. I’ve the ryobi 15 gauge, crap, always jamming, it does have the quick release to free the blocked nail but you need a good mole grip to pull it out
Hi Philip. Isn't it odd that a manufacturer could get one nail gun right and another nail gun wrong🤔 You're not the first to say that the Ryobi is a good gun👊 Thanks for your comment, and for watching😎
I love mine, as you say ace for door stops and architrave etc. I've had mine for 3y? and not had the nail follower problem. While yours is still under warrantee why not get DeWalt to have a look, they might fix it for you. Nice videos, a bit of a busman's holiday but always good to see what other folk are up to.
Hi John. Yeah, I'll definitely keep an eye on the magazine thing, as you say, it might be a warranty issue👍 Its always great to hear from fellow tradesmen and I appreciate you watching and leaving a comment😎 Cheers Del
My Milwaukee doesn't like to shoot the last few nails... similar niggle..but it's super quiet...nice review del x
Hi Liam🖐 I would love to have a go with all the 16g nailers back to back, but, in the real world, its just no possible😬 Thanks for watching mate and have a nice weekend😎
Del, that was interesting mate because I have the same nailer. Funnily enough, I have also noticed it misfiring when there’s only a few pins left, but I didn’t notice if the spring was jumping as I just refill and go. Im doing some skirting in the next few days. I’ll put it to the test.
I am always thinking about getting a small compressor and a gun to accommodate detail work which requires smaller pins, but there’s so many available to choose from🙈
For first fix I have both the gas powered paslode and the dewalt battery. I tend to just use the dewalt a lot, mainly because it’s in a tough box with the second fix, so convenience more than anything. I find it to be very reliable.
Always good to have both though 🤣🤣
Hi Paul. I wouldn't toil too much over what air set to buy. Compressors are pretty simple things as are air nail guns. You could get a compressor for well under £100 and I bought an 18g Brad nailer from Toolstation for less then £40 and its never missed a beat. Having compressed air on site can be so handy for cleaning things like tools down or resin anchored holes. (I've even got a tyre inflator on the van and it saved my vacon last week as one of my trailer tyres was a little bit low). It's cool to find what sort of nailing set up other guys have, so thanks for your comment 😎 Cheers.
Morning T.C, a very comprehensive review as always. I was considering buying the DeWalt 15ga cordless nailer for a while. Probably the main reason that has stopped me squeezing the trigger on one is that i'm not on the XR battery platform. Well not yet anyway, 😁 I am on the flexvolt platform but having a flexvolt battery hanging off one of these guns would negate any portability gains over a pneumatic set up. I've been running a hybrid system for the last few Years. A Senco 15ga nailer with a DeWalt flexvolt compressor. It gives me the best of both worlds I feel. I was also looking at the Hikoki 15ga cordless nailer. It would mean moving into yet another battery platform though, plus yet another charger, 🙄 Ideally for me Makita would release a 15ga 18v brushless nailer, 🔨 🇮🇪
Hi TN. I'm in the same boat as you mate with regard to nailing. A mix of cordless and air power. My 16g gun is battery, my 1st fix gun is gas and I've got an 18g and narrow crown stapler, (a great fixing solution), running off a compressor.👍 I completely agree about using a Flexvolt battery on a nail gun. It would make it extremely unwieldy and out of balance, and probably a dog to use😵 Thanks, as always, for watching, and leaving a great comment😎 Cheers Del
I used one of these for a few days and was impressed with it. I have a Paslode and they are both much of a much. For me, the Paslode wins for general ergonomics when using every day, but the DW is much quieter, and I believe cheaper
Hi Gavin. I've got no problems with Paslode and really rate their nail guns🤩 The DCN660 was a natural choice of upgrade for me from my old air nailing set up👍 Thanks for your feedback and your comment😎 Cheers Del
I moved away from Paslode when I thought about how much time and money was being lost using the gas cartridge system. If not regularly cleaned and serviced, the Paslode becomes unreliable, fast. I've since switched to the nailer in this video and haven't looked back. Keeping more money in my pocket and cutting servicing down by 3x. The bump fire on this nailer seems to be faster and more reliable than quick firing with the Paslode too. For some that's a bonus, for others, not a consideration. The one thing I don't think battery only operated nailers will ever be able to achieve is ergonomics. For that, Paslode is undoubtedly king in cordless (hoseless) nailers.
@@N1rOx Hi Fatal🖐 That's a great bit of feedback👍I've always been happy to go to the effort of regular cleaning of the Paslode 1st fix gun as it is such a great gun to use in terms of weight, and as you say, ergonomics😎 As I mentioned, other than the gun in this video, I've only ever used air nailers for 2nd fixing which, apart from the inconvenience of a compressor and hoses, have been light and very reliable😎 Thanks for watching and your comment 👍
@@N1rOx It takes 15min to clean the gun and any nail gun I owned would get regularly cleaned, not wait until a problem occurs when on site. Mine hasn't missed a beat, but I look after my tools.
@@gavincollins9376 That's 15 minutes, 3 times as often. Along with the cost of gas, these things became too hard to justify verses the gun in the video. If you run multiple guns paslode guns (first fix, second fix) or you are a company (multiple guns) the time and effort required to keep them performing to acceptable degree is to me, too much.
Nice honest review Del, mine worked well for over a year and then suddenly decided to crap out. New springs didn't sort it and it and only works holding it at a very awkward angle. You can pick it up one day and it will fire and the next day nothing ( It might not of liked been thrown across the site in frustration 😂) It's now a cellar dweller 👍
Hi Chris🖐I'm starting to hear a few reliability story's about these guns, but it's early days with mine, so I'll keep my fingers 🤞 Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter it's awesome when it worked. I always head back to the ancient im250😁
@@chrisneville7310 It's ironic isn't it Chris, that we still fall back on our old faithful guns when our swankey, new technology ones go wrong😆
@@thetallcarpenter it's like an engine, you could abuse it and get away with it 20 years ago. Stuff these days are designed to be thrown away. I've had to repair around 30% of my DeWalt tools because of a crap insufficient wire to one of the battery terminals. You can easily see they are not made to last and that's most item's these days😐
@@chrisneville7310 🤔😵💫
Hi Del, are you still getting on ok with the dewalt? I swapped from paslode to dewalt about 2 years ago because I ran out of gas once too often. Fast forward 2 years and all the pain I felt with gas has transferred to my elbow now because these guns are just heavy for all day use. I've just bit the bullet and bought 18g, 16g and first fix paslode nailers and putting them side by side the size and weight difference seems well worth the pain of the gas at the moment.
There's a first and second fix dewalt set going on eBay tomorrow. I think I'm going to keep my 18g Milwaukee for now because you never know when you're going to run out of gas 👍
Hi JRS🖐I get on great with the 16g DeWalt nail gun in this video, using it for 2nd fix. (not all day every day though). And, as you have found, I will always stick with the Paslode for 1st fixing, despite them needing a bit more maintenance and gas care, as they are just lighter and less punishing to use all day on big 1st jobs like roofs and timber framing etc👍I find I can be so much more nimble with a Paslode 1st gun than I can with a battery only one👊Thanks for your comment 😎 Cheers Del
Gd review,I have the dcn 692 first fix,I picked up that one by mistake but ended up swapping it for the first fix,ace bit of kit! Will probably end up getting the second fix too,doesent look as good as the first fix but still looks a decent gun!
Hi there🖐This 2nd fix gun is still pretty decent, and I'm getting on well with it👍Thanks for your comment 😎 Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter just looks a bit of a faff putting the brads in, and the misfiring issue! But will probs still get it tho cause I’m tool obsessed! 😂🤣 ur welcome btw!
@@kingkenny7978 Mines not had a single misfire in nearly a year and a half🤞Cheers Del
I've a Paslode Angled 16g, it works well when thrown across a room 4 times...and does well for a large plastic shim. Wish I bought the Straight Bradder...
Hi BB. I'm feeling a slight sense of dissatisfaction coming through in your comment 😆 Thanks for watching mate 😎
@@thetallcarpenter lol, thanks mate. The had the virtcle magazine Paslode, but my God this angled one is a pain. I guess mine was built on a Friday afternoon lol
@@bartbug1 There's nothing worse than when you get a dog of a piece of kit🤬 Cheers
Ha ha paslodes are crap aren't they. Just sat on my break letting my blood pressure go down after throwing mine at the floor 🤣
I've got this gun , will never have the power of a gun that uses gas but at least there's no gas to warm up in the winter months, great review 👍
Fair point Joe👊 but as you say, no cold gas in the winter to make you loose your rag🤬 Thanks for watching and your comment😎
Sunday morning viewing… Nice video Del, nail guns must be a carpenters best and worst tool. Poxy things when they decide to not play the game. 😬.
I could do with a upgrade but still not decided.
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You're so right Dan🤩 Pound for pound they are the tool that saves the most energy, but can drive you mental when they don't work right🤬 I've got a mate who still uses 3 and 4 inch wire nails and his trusty Estwing 😵 Thanks for watching mate😎
@@thetallcarpenter banging in 4’s by hand.. 😬. 💪🏻🔨.
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@@Ultimate-roofing-square. I called him a muppet Dan😆
@@thetallcarpenter 😝
as the spring jumps on the last few nails can be that you have the hook on sameside so clothes or something rubs on when hang it away =) i have same model and i use my left hand so i have hook on rightside and never hade that problem... Just a tought =)
Hi there. I don't think it is that 🤔 but what you say definitely makes sense, and I will keep an eye on how close I keep the gun to my body when I'm bringing up to use it👍Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del
Hi, I have the same nailer and its really good. I have some dado rail to put up in my house, I've tried firing my nails into the plaster and block-work (all walls are rendered on block construction), one out of 3 in the test went in ok. Do you have any tips on how I can use this nailer with maybe some specific masonry nails, or do you have a better way of me securing the dado as the adhesive goes off please..? I have done all skirting and architrave, screwed the skirting (oak) and pinned the architrave (with adhesive also) but a bit stuck on the best way to fix in place the dado without damaging the walls whilst having a firm fix.
Any help or ideas gratefully received.
Many thanks,
Richie (plumber by trade)
Hi Richie🖐You have a couple of options here🤔Firstly buy some shorter nails for the gun so it's not trying to push the pin into the skim and render too deep👍or secondly, don't use the gun at all, and break the nails off individually, and drive them in gently with a hammer until you feel resistance. (Before the nail bends and leaving the nail sticking out). Then once the adhesive has gone off, carefully pull the nails out👊Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter hi Del, that’s exactly what I’ve done with the first two pieces, nailed on and will remove. Just feels a bit insecure to me, I like the firm fix the nail gun gives. Are the specific masonry finishing nails do you know..?
I think it’s a good idea getting shorter nails, I guess the plaster and render won’t be too hard to get through but the blocks are really heavy duty.
Thanks for the reply and ideas, much appreciated mate,
Richie
@user-fk8dp8bd5w I'm not aware of any heavy duty/masonary nails available for these guns bud🤔It's a tricky one as I know you don't to be drilling and Screwing a dado rail on😬
@@thetallcarpenter I’m tempted to, as I’ve bought a dowel making drill set, might have a play with that to see if it’s viable with small screws. Tbh I’d do anything for a perfect finish..
Thanks for the tips, I’m going to test shorter nails first, fingers crossed 🤞
Thanks perfect review for me.👍
No worries bud😎Thanks for watching🤩Cheers Del
Nice review ,Where’s the best / cheapest for Nails ?
Hi Lewis🖐I did notice that these angled pins are more expensive than the straight ones😩and the cheapest, over the counter, ones I could get were from Toolstation👍Cheers Del😎 (let me know if you find them cheaper🤩)
I have one of these and think they are good especially on bump mode for skirting etc but like you said the loading spring clip not locking back when loading but my biggest niggle with it is it will keep firing when I've ran out of nails the first fix gun stops working when you run out of nails so why couldn't they do that on the second fix gun
Hi Mat. I agree with you about firing when empty👍 Its a pain when you think you've nailed something, only to find you ran out of nails, and then have to make more marks in the timber when re-nailing😬 Great feedback and thanks for watching😎
Brilliant. Will get that now
Hi Garviel. 👋 It's been working really well for me 🤟 Thanks for watching mate 😎
My hitachi packed up a few weeks ago ,gone back to my bostitch pneumatic nail gun while I make my mind up between this the hikoki or Milwaukee, the trouble is I don't think they last long enough for the amount they cost so not in a rush and been enjoying the light weight of the pneumatic I also have a 15g and 18g in pneumatic that would be over a grands worth if they were battery. I'm on makita battery platform but the nail guns never seem reliable.
Hi William🖐There is something to be said for the lightness and reliability of air nail guns, and I still use an 18g gun and compressor👊If I was nailing with these guns, day in day out, I think I would stick with pneumatic, but, for me, I only use them periodically and this DeWalt has been good so far🤞Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
can you show us how to use that un blocking lever on the top? how does it work? whats the maintenance required? lube the working parts?
Hi PP. Obviously I haven't done enough work with the gun yet for it to need being cleaned, and the gun requires no lubrication. The lever on the side is to reset the firing mechanism if it stalls due to a jam. As and when I come across any of the above, I will certainly do an update video about it👍 Thanks for your comment and for watching😎
Fantastic review. subscribed 👍
Hi there🖐Thanks for watching and I appreciate you subscribing🤩Cheers Del
Hi Del - have you used this nail gun for fixing skirting boards just into the plasterboard, without finding the studs? If so, did it do a good job at holding the skirting in place?
Cheers
Hi there🖐Occasionally I will use it with 38mm nails just to help it stay flat against a wall, but it's not a particularly powerful fixing😬Longer nails would work well through plasterboard into studs, but, as most of my jobs are new work, I usually just use adhesive on the skirting as that's all it needs👊Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter it’s rare I do much skirting onto fresh plaster or new stud walls so there tends to be uneven wall surfaces and when it comes to sticking them on with just adhesive it’s a real ball ache, unless you drill and plug it if dot/dab wall with the breeze block behind but it’s time consuming.
@@Jessop1995 Sounds like a pain on older walls bud, and, on the occasion I'm not doing new work, I'll plug and screw it like you mention👍
I’ve just bought this today as I’ve got to re-align some door frames and architraves, my tools currently are makita but I been eyeballing dewalt for some time.. so I thought fuck it why not 🤣. My second dewalt tool I have apart from my dewalt green laser level. Looking forward to this
Most of my gear is/was Makita, but this nail gun was also part of the reason I hopped onto the DeWalt platform👊Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter No problem brother, keep up the good content 👍🏾
(Edit): tried this second fix gun & I see what you mean. Much Better quality than makita, so I’m slowly gonna switch over to dewalt between now & next may
Great review Mr T.. What nails do you use with this one? Any you recommend more than others..?👍🏻
Hi Richard. I use 38mm Tackwise nails from Toolstation. They are fairly cheap, and work a treat with good holding power and no jams or miss fires👊 Thanks for watching😎
@@thetallcarpenter Most appreciated on the reply Mr T… New to using this range and just didn’t want to start off badly..😆👍🏻
@@richardbood4795 They do a range of length nails Richard, but I find 38mm is great for most of my nailing work😎 Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter fantastic.. Cheers again…🤩
Glue a litte "lip" under the edge to cover 3 or 4 nails. That way it cant jump/slide to the top.
I get what you're saying bud, like a super thin peice of plastic👊Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter Try it, see how it works. That the way the nails are preventing it from slipping to the top. Just an idea👍
@@TFfan75 It's a great idea bud, and makes perfect sense😉👍
Well i've got one and it's nearly gone in the skip a few times. It consistently misfires nails, by which i mean that at least 1 in 20 of the nails I fire will be left proud of the work because the firing pin seems to slip of the nail head and leaves it proud. I then have to use a hammer and punch to finish it off and then so often the pin will bend and leave a mangled mess. VERY annoying and I would welcome any suggestions as to a fix.
Hi Nick. That doesn't sound ideal at all🤔 What nails are you using?. Could genuine DeWALT nails be the answer👍 Is it happening on softwoods?
@@thetallcarpenter Yes genuine dewalt nails, makes no difference.Happens in really easy materials not just hardwoods or mdf. It's definetely slipping off the head as it leaves the head proud and punches a hole next to it.
@@nickhaley4663 Sounds like a damaged drive pin Nick, or a worn drive pin guide.
I've had the same problem as u nick I've had 2 off these now there OK if your using now and again but a
Everyday gun I wouldn't recommend back on the old passy
@@leehalling8635 Thanks for your input Lee👍 Its really great to get this kind of feedback on this gun😎 Thanks for watching👊
Great review ,thanks
My pleasure Michael🤩 Thanks for watching😎
I have the 2nd gen milwaukee 18ga it’s lush. Very heavy compared to a paslode
Hi KSLY. I don't suppose the weight is too bad if you're using for 2nd fix/trims💪 Thanks for your comment 😎
Is this beauty good for sheradised collated nails?
Hi there🖐I certainly haven't tried sheradised pins, and I've actually never seen any🤔Cheers Del
Hot damn i'm a DIYer and I would absolutely love one of these :D think the Mrs would murder me tho for buying yet another tool I don't need.
Hi RC🖐 I hear you man. Even my Mrs says, 'not another new tool', when I get my latest delivery🙄 Great to have you watching😎 Cheers
It's your money, you work hard for it. If you need something just go out and buy it. Grow a pair of balls, 🔨🇮🇪
Great video, one thing I learned a long time ago about buying tools, if it's going to save you time, it's going to cost you a lot of money !! ;^)
Hi Stuart🖐 That's really great saying mate🤩Thanks for leaving your comment👍
Had the dewalt for a year now and after 6 months was sent back and repaired due to trigger fault not firing, all good when returned with new trigger loom but once again the fault has returned. Now not under warranty this will cost £65 each time which is a pain.
Anyone else have this problem?
Hi Graham. That's not good news mate😬 Hopefully someone might be reading this thread and have the answer🤞 Cheers
Would this be a good gun for doing fencing and making planters
Hi there🖐In my opinion, it would not be suitable for this as the gauge of pin is not sufficient👍Cheers Del
@@thetallcarpenter Thanks
Would 18g be better then
@@1470tman No, 18g is even thinner than 16g. 15g might be OK as those nails have a larger head👍
I'd use a first fix dcn662 for that with round wire nails
i had to get a new nail gun at the start of this year. id borrowed my mates dcn660 and didnt like it at all. i had the same thing with the nails too. so in the end i went for the hikoki gasless gun. way better i thought bar the really irritating thing where it turns itself off if its not used for say 20 minutes.
Hi Paul. It just goes to show how subjective opinions can be on the same tools🤯 Its great that you've got a gun that you find comfortable to use, if not, slightly annoying that you have to keep switching it back on👍 Cheers bud
@@thetallcarpenter everyone does seem to have their own opinion of tools. but i guess its the same across many things.. like fashion or cars or whatever. brands people are attracted to i suppose.
for the thing with the nails.... i use the gun left handed and its difficult to see what naisl are in it when its used left handed. and i assumed it was not hitting a stop when it has no nails left
@@paulfinnonjoinery Makes sense Paul😎
Have this gun constantly misfiring and doesn't like hard wood
Hi Kevin. That's not great to hear mate🙄 Mine is mostly used on softwoods, but I haven't had any issues on the few hardwood projects I've used it on👍 Be interesting to see if anyone else reports similar issues when using this gun on hardwoods. Thanks for watching and your input😎
A knot just killed my old dewalt 2nd fix gun, just replaced it with this one which is much lighter, will avoid knots just like i avoid pop holes.
I wouldnt use it on oak.
Does it fire into solid oak ?
Hi there🖐I have used it on oak firing 38mm nails with no problem👍Cheers Del
I’ve the first and second fix dewalt nailers, love the 2nd fix, the 1st fix is ok but I wouldn’t recommend it the hikoki and Milwaukee are much better to use.
Hi there. The Hikoki and Milwaukee do seem to be the 1st fix battery nail guns to have👍 Thanks for watching😎
@@thetallcarpenter paslode pisses over all of them
@@gerryparsons5905 I do like my Paslode 1st fix Gerry👊 Cheers
Who makes the better tools makita or dewalt?
Hi Milo. That's an almost impossible question to answer🤯 In my opinion, no one manufacturer has mastered every bit of kit which is mine, and most others, tool kit has different manufacturers tools in it.😎 Thanks for your comment mate 👍
Makita drills are good, multitool good cordless grinder crap.
Dewalt nailers good, router good, multi tool crap, sds drill garbage.
I buy this today can it nail in the the nails in concrete? :)
Hi there🖐No, this nail gun is not suitable for firing into concrete👍Cheers Del
Multitool noise is the worst thing on earth in my opinion.
Every since I got covid my tolerance of power tool noise has plummeted. I wear ear defenders constantly now when on the job.
But even with them on 8 still cannot stand the sound of multitools.
Hi Kallum. Once you start wearing ear defenders religiously, everything seems loud🙉 I look at guys on site using petrol cutters with no hearing protection and it just looks so wrong😬 Thanks for watching bud😎
@@thetallcarpenter lol yea, the older guys I work with are 'old school' and think I'm being a fanny with all my ppe. But they're in their late 50s and all have bad knees and no hearing left. I like to point that out to them lol
@@flyingjackcarpentry9394 You're bang on though mate. I'm nearly 52 and my knees are shot, but there was not a lot I could have done to prevent arthritis😬 (thank goodness for hip and knee replacements). I can, however, help look after things like hearing, very easily🤩 I work with 2 guys that aren't even fifty yet, and they've both suffered severe hearing loss🤯 You've got your head screwed on bud, if you're up on your PPE😎 Cheers
I’m sure it stops firing the nails when you’ve only got a few left because It tells you your running low
Hi Branden🖐Unfortunately, this nail gun will keep on firing even when it's run out of nails😵💫Thanks for your comment 😎 Cheers Del
thank you
Cheers Rob😎
Afraid I'm still tied to my air lines 🥴 maybe some day ☺️🇮🇪☘️👍👋
Hi John. Air lines have been a faithful servant to me for the past 25 years and still use air for my narrow crown stapler and brad nailer.👍 Thanks for watching mate😎
I took was this way but after using my roofing DeWalt and fraiming gun I'm sold.was difficult for me after 33 years of roofing
Still going to here compressor
Yeah, it's not silent by any means Paul🙉Cheers Del
Its a good gun but if youre fixing skirtings to brick/rendered walls it’s pretty useless imo, I sold mine after 6 months
Hi there. Yeah, this gun wont push pins into masonry like a pneumatic one will😬 Thanks for your comment👍
@@thetallcarpenter Then it’s having to put up with the temperamental paslode to do the job 😭😭😭
@@gmafh1315 Quite true👍 Given in one hand, and taken in the other😆 Cheers
Is there a cordless gasless 16g that anyone can recommend that will cut the mustard when firing skirting on block/rendered walls? My paslode is packing in and if I'm honest I was leaning towards the hikoki that uses gas and batteries. It's £280 at the min. I did want the mikata battery 16g but I see mixed reviews on that
@@chuddy8984 id say a new paslode used with the official paslode gas and nails not the cheaper alternatives and that’s serviced is the only tool for the job unfortunately.
Also seen good reviews of the Hikoki that’s just battery powered wether or not it’s powerful enough to do the job though I’m unsure of....
In my opinion, dewalt nail guns are much better than paslode because they are gasless.
Hi Tyler. Its certainly one less thing to worry about. (the gas). Thanks for watching mate😎
No more tripping over hoses in Way
That's a big bonus Paul👍Cheers Del
That gun would drive me mad I the paslode is a better gun it's what I use much Quieter, but I guess whatever works for you 😊
Hi Dominick🖐This gun has been very good for me so far🤞Cheers Del
@thetallcarpenter I guess it's better than the compressor. I love your videos very professional 👏
@@dominicklawless606 Thank you Dominick👍
The only problem I have with mine is the spring that pushes the brad strip into the end of the gun sometimes doesn’t push them forward and especially when at angles….other than that good gun
Hi FB. Interesting mate, as it wouldn't surprise me my occasional problem is related to the same ribbon spring🤔 Thanks for your feedback and for watching😎
I have the same thing as well after a while, dirt or water can cause this as well. I clean them and it is good to go for a few months. I also have this often after using stainless steel pins.
Same happens with mine. I've gotten used to just pushing the clip up after every nail.
@@flyingjackcarpentry9394 That's really interesting Kallum 🤔 Not just me then👍 Cheers
Littel Coves
Thanks for watching🤩
Purchased the new one out more improved 3 serous
It's crap sent it back jamming all the time any one tells you different there getting paid to say it .
Hi ME🖐 Sorry to hear you've been having bad luck with your gun😩Fortunately, my one hasn't missed a beat, and has been a great tool so far🤞Cheers Del
Bull mine Broker down
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Can you use a 5v dewalt battery with this mate ?
Hi Dave🖐I think it's 18v only🤔Cheers Del