DEWALT 20V MAX* Cordless Brad Nailer Kit, 18GA (DCN680D1)

Arrived in the timeframe stated by Amazon well packaged and undamaged. Overall it comes with everything you need except for the brad nails. Included was the brad nailer, 1 2ah battery, 1 charger, 1 large tool bag, 3 rubber nose tips(1 already installed on tool). This brad nailer is kind of bulky and a little on the heavy side. The nose is fine and allows you to shoot into angled spaces easily. Out of the box the brad nailer didn't need any depth adjustment for trim. There's 2 leds on the lower part of the nailer to illuminate the work area. The brad nailer has 2 firing settings, Single fire and Rapid fire. Single fire shoots 1 brad per trigger pull and the Rapid fire shoots continuously by holding the trigger and bumping the tip along the work piece. There's a view opening on the brad magazine which allows you to see whether there are brads in it or not. The nailer has a low brad lockout function and will not fire if the brads are low. The nailer also has an easy and effortless way to clear jams. Overall this nailer is great for my needs and performs as expected. I've been very satisfied with my purchases of DeWalt cordless tools so far. I plan on purchasing a couple more of tools in the 20V Max tool collection in the near future and definitely more batteries

Really works great. I'm doing lots of azek trim boards and having a cordless nail gun is awesome. I only use stainless nails and have the 16ga also.

I'm a homeowner and DIY-er. I was on the fence between this unit and a pneumatic nailer with a small compressor. My cellar is already pretty full, so I ultimately decided that the last thing I needed down there was another bulky item (the compressor) and hoses to coil, etc. I also anticipated using whatever nailer I got around the house, so the choice between lugging a 20-30 lb compressor up and down the stairs or this 5lb tool also factored into my decision. Noise was a consideration as well. Boy, did I make the right choice! I fell in love with this tool after the very first 'nail' I shot. Super-quiet compared to a pneumatic nailer and surprisingly easy to get into small corners and spaces. And no tank to lug around or hoses to coil! I couldn't be happier with this tool. Even though 18-gauge is relatively small, for the projects I need to do (trim, building plywood boxes and shelves, etc.) it's more than up to the job. The per-tool cost will be more expensive if I end up investing in other gauges down the line, but the portability of this thing more than makes up for that in my view. Once my cellar is more cleared out, I may still get a compressor - mainly to be able to blow off work pieces and inflate the tires on my car - but in my view this tool was worth every penny I spent. Build quality seems really good and I've found it really simple to use. My only two nit-picks are that the depth-gauge indicator is extremely hard to read (black on black) and the extra nose cushons that Dewalt supplies are easy to dislodge from their on-board storage spots. Be careful or you'll lose 'em quick! I should also note that I bought a 5 amp hour battery at the suggestion of another reviewer who mentioned that it balanced the tool better in-hand than the smaller 2 amp hour batter that's included. I also found that to be true. FWIW, I bought a lower-cost after-market battery that was 30% the price of the Dewalt-branded battery as I was mainly using it for balance. Seems to work great, though. As someone new to power nailers, I couldn't be happier with this gauge and this tool. Really, really impressed.

Best nail gun ever. Batter last long. Loads of power.

I love this nailer! I have been waiting for this product for years. I used to own the Paslode and always hated it! Gas cartridges!! yuck. I was worried that this would be too heavy or not enough power but...its all good. Of course its a bit heavier than an air nailer but not so much that it wears you out. And power? I think its just as good as my air nailer. I have used it for 6 weeks now, mainly installed oak shoe molding and I am loving it. I don't have to lug around the compressor and hose and listen to that noise all day. This is quiet and battery works a long time, no problems with it. I pair this with the Dewalt 20v miter saw and now I don't have to plug anything in and no worries about limited power on job sites. One thing I don't like is that it seems like most of these types of products don't come with a nice hard case anymore. It comes with a nice zip up bag but for the of us who haul things around in a van this will end up getting crushed at some point. I have opted to purchase a small black systainer case that is made by the company that makes them for Festool and I love it. $72 on Amazon and it fits perfectly with battery and nails and coping saw. Locks into my Festool sanders! The price is a bargain. Please feel free to ask me any questions about it I use many times a week

UPDATE: Three and and a half years later and this gun is still running perfectly, and is used weekly. I have only had to replace the non marring tips because I lost them over time. Ok! it's heavier. There, I got that out of the way. As a professional trim carpenter, and someone who has only used Paslode cordless guns over the last 16 years, the weight increase and cumbersome profile of the Dewalt DCN680D1 is the first thing I had to get used to. I use a 3ah battery with it and this seems to last fine throughout the day so far. The balance of the gun, or lack there of is the hardest thing for me to get used to. By comparison, the Paslode feels compact compared to this gun and is much more comfortable to work with when using the gun upside down or at odd angles compared to the Dewalt. I saw someone on YT suggest using a bigger battery to balance the gun out. I'll take the lopsidedness over added weight. The Dewalt gun fires incredibly smooth and to me feels like you can actually position the tip more accurately on narrow work surfaces where accuracy counts, like when nailing mitered corners on 7/16 casing from the sides and you can't afford a misfire that blows out the face. The tip on this gun is smaller and more precise unlike the chunkier tip on the Paslode. I prefer this smaller tip. Driving multiple racks of 2" nails into pine casing was never an issue as you would hope it not be considering the lack of resistance. I have yet to put it through its paces on hardwood, although that is on the immediate horizon at my current job. Thousands of feet of poplar and red oak baseboard to come. That should be a pretty good test. I have noticed when a nail finds resistance against metal or concrete that the gun seems to go into a shutdown mode and will not fire, as per the manual the dual blinking lights indicate either a jamb, or in some cases it seems to be telling you, "I don't like what you just fired that last nail into" In these situations, the magazine must be cleared and re engaged and the there is a reset lever that needs to be activated to resume firing. Cool feature, has worked well so far. I also like that this gun will not allow the gun to fire when your nails get low. Maybe Paslode has updated their newer guns to do the same, but my current ones do not, and in a noisy environment I sometimes can't pick up on the sound difference of when the gun is dry firing. One of the obvious benefits of the Dewalt over the Paslode is not having to buy fuel cells. They're not cheap and unlike some people, I actually didn't mind the smell. One of the biggest complaints about the Paslode guns that I've heard from other carpenters is that they are too finicky. Yes, they are. If you don't clean them often. I guess I'll find out over time how easy the Dewalt gun is to service. I can practically break down my Paslode guns with my eyes closed and buying replacement parts has never been an issue. This gun has a bump fire mode. I've been doing trim carpentry for the last 24 years and never once in that time have I ever though that a trim gun needed bump fire capability. This is an 18g brad gun. Finish work is mostly about accuracy and limiting the number of nail holes to fill. That's all I have to say about that. If you are one of those die hard pneumatic nail gun purists who finally gave up your kinked up dirty hoses and noisy compressor (although I do keep one of those small whisper series 1HP for my pin gun) and this is your first cordless gun, you'll probably love it, with the exception of the weight thing, and you should. This is a nice gun that runs very efficiently. There is little to no wait time between fires (unlike the old cordless Senco guns from years ago) and the composite materials used on the exterior seem to be capable of withstanding daily use and abuse on a job site. Something that you would automatically expect from any Dewalt tool. The only reason I didn't give this five stars was because of the weight. I regularly hook my cordless guns to my tool belt, and this additional weight is not something I care for. I'll still keep my Paslode guns running, but I'm glad I added this Dewalt to the collection. It will still get used a lot.

No need for electric, a compressor, or air hoses. Much quieter than any Paslode, no need to purchase expensive gas cartridges, and no misfires. I've used Paslode for years and the main issue I had was the gun was very temperamental, it would shoot a brad maybe 3 out of every 5 times. This is a known problem that every tradesman experiences and it's well documented. This Dewalt brad nailer is exceptional. The only thing you need is a charged battery and "any brand" brad nails. I've used Dewalt, Porter Cable, and even HF brads without any issues. Even with the 2.0ah battery you can easily put up 400-500 linear feet of molding and still have half battery left. Rapid fire isn't an issue and the gun handles it well. Only downside is that it's bigger and a little heavier than an air nailer. Overall it's an exceptional tool and makes jobs a lot easier. I would definitely suggest it to any carpenter or handyman.

We love Dewalt tools! We built and off grid cabin and hated the thought of having to load and trailer in our large compressor for finishing work. This brad nailer worked wonderfully. A perfect addition to our assortment of Dewalt tools. I (the wife) could handle without any problem.

outil fiable et répond aux attentes

Excelente clavadora portátil

Great value, the usual quality. Works as advertised

Un poco grande y pesado para espacios reducidos pero en general muy buena herramienta , estoy muy contento con la compra

Al inicio me funcionó bien pero no duró mucho la mandé a centro de servicio y me comentaron que no hay pzas de refacción que puedo hacer