If you need a cordless gun for intermittent use like smaller remodeling jobs or punch out work this is definitely worth a look. It has selectable power levels as well as bump fire or single shot.
Last it uses the same batteries as all 20v max tools. Also it uses widely available nails in many regions. It saves the hassle of running an air hose and setting up a compressor. The DeWalt can definitely get the job done. Is this gun for you? It may very well be. It’s a great way to balance between productivity and safety. The switch on the DeWalt is almost too easy. Some of my guns require tools or a finicky process to change them. The ability to change from singe shot to bump fire with a switch is a handy addition. For some it may be the only one to consider. If you are on the Dewalt platform it is an advantage to use the same batteries. It also uses clipped head nails or offset round head so it’s not a direct comparison. Gas is an added expense that should be considered. The Paslode has more power but you must use gas cartridges in addition to the battery. On old growth wood or harder materials like LVL or timber strand it doesn’t sink the nails consistently at least with 3 1/4” which is stated as the max length. Power is pretty good for most new construction lumber. It’s not easy and it can result in hurt fingers.
MAX SUPER FRAMER NAIL GUN DRIVER
On my Paslode which I like very much I have to reset the driver with a screwdriver by forcing it back up. There is a switch on the front of the main body for resetting it. If you do get a jam, it’s not hard to clear and reset the driver. Each tool stands or falls on its own merit. I am not here to give empty praise for any tool company. I have been using Dewalt, Grip Fast and Hitachi nails in it. Sometimes the brand of nail makes a huge difference in performance. Maybe the collation strip gets hung up or the magazine gets bent. We could hit a chunk of concrete, steel, a screw or another nail. We can’t always see what is behind the lumber we are nailing. There are many reasons for getting a jam. Perhaps they got early production models or just defective units. I have heard of some having issues with jamming with their guns but quite frankly we are not experiencing it on ours. If you use bump fire mode you can keep the speed up and there is less delay compared to the best pneumatics. It has a delay when the flywheel is spinning up compared to pneumatics. Literally The freedom of having no hose is really worth the trade-off of lower power and slower operation. Every time I turn around I am making another loop in the hose to get caught on something. Now we will take a break and consider a couple of my pet peeves, I really hate cords and I hate hoses even more. I wouldn’t use one exclusively framing but on these smaller projects or for punch out work they seem to be a good fit. I feel cordless nailers are ideal for intermittent use like in remodeling. We don’t frame as much as we used to by choice but we do a fair amount of smaller framing jobs in our remodeling and fire/water damage rebuilds.
I have seen no reason to change and that makes this DeWalt that much more appealing to me. I have used this type of framing nail for about 25 years in my Hitachi NR83A guns. They seem to be more affordable and have greater pull through resistance than the clipped head nails.
MAX SUPER FRAMER NAIL GUN FULL
It is longer and has a 21 degree angle to accommodate the full round head plastic collated nails. This new model is very similar to a gun that has been out for a few years now. We have high hopes for this one with framing. We have had a good overall experience with DeWalt guns with our finish work. This will come in handy when you are switching tasks and nail sizes like when switching from framing to sheathing. Since you don’t always need full power, DeWalt included a selectable power switch. It has a great hook that rotates around the handle for a greater range of hanging options. Added weight is part of the price of admission for the convenience of no hose. It is heavier than any modern pneumatic framer. This gun has a nice comfortable grip which is important because it is no lightweight. They all have a robust serviceable flywheel design which was pioneered by Senco and perfected by Dewalt. They have been making cordless guns for a couple of decades now since they came out with the 18v XRP guns. Dewalt is well-known for making good quality nail guns in both pneumatic and cordless models. We haven’t had a lot of time with it yet. We are pretty new to this nail gun because there was a delay in receiving it from Home Depot.
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