Although the brand names will vary, there are certain tools you’ll find on every framing carpentry crew: Framing hammers. Circular saws. Chop saws. Rafter squares. And framing nailers. While that last one definitely makes the job easier, framing nailers also come with some strings attached. Or more precisely, hoses. And noisy, heavy compressors. That was the price you paid for a major increase in speed. Milwaukee Tool says their new Milwaukee M18 FUEL Framing Nailer lets you keep the speed, but ditch the hose and compressor; we’ll take a look, load it up, and see if there’s anywhere they came up short. Read More
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DeWalt Hits the Mark with its 20-Volt Cordless Framing Nailer
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. The DeWALT 20-Volt MAX Lithium-Ion 21-Degree Cordless Framing Nailer, referred to as the 20-Volt Max DeWalt Cordless Framing Nailer for the purposes of this review, includes a charger, 20-Volt MAX Lithium-Ion battery, and a rugged bag. The bag has a reinforced bottom, substantial zipper, and outside pockets that are spacious enough for those items you need when framing. Inside it holds the The DeWalt cordless framing nailer, charger, battery, with additional room for extra batteries, nails, and the like. This set packs up well and it really packs a powerful punch as it drives in nails. Read More
