Ask a finish carpenter to name the most annoying part of his work day (aside from answering stupid questions), and it will likely involve a compressor. Lugging it in, finding power, untangling the air hose, oiling the nailer, and trying to avoid tripping over the hose as he drags it around all day. Not to mention the racket, as it randomly kicks on and scares the crap out of everyone in the vicinity. I’m not a finish carpenter, but I’ve installed a fair amount of trim, and messing with the compressor is definitely MY least favorite part of the task. That’s why, when the new DeWalt DCN660 Cordless Finish Nailer showed up at HomeFixated Global HQ, I licked it and called dibs on the opportunity to see if it has what it takes to replace a pneumatic nailer. Read More
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DeWalt DCN692M1 Framing Nailer Review – Cordless, Brushless, Gasless
In the framing nailer universe, there are a lot of iconic brands to choose from. Bostitch, Senco, Paslode, and Hitachi, among others, all offer a variety of great nailers. As our illustrious leader Marc recently predicted, though, they’ll likely be running and gunning (which, as Marc and our attorneys pointed out, is very dangerous and NOT recommended by HF!) to match the abilities and performance of the new DeWalt DCN692M1, an example of which recently arrived at HomeFixated Global HQ for our evaluation. DeWalt’s new offering combines brushless technology with an extended run battery, resulting in a full-size framing nailer that might result in a nice long vacation for your compressor. Read More