Buy DEWALT DC616K XRP 18-Volt Cordless 1-1/4-Inch - 2-1/2-Inch 16 Gauge Straight Finish Nailer KitDEWALT DC616K XRP 18-Volt Cordless 1-1/4-Inch - 2-1/2-Inch 16 Gauge Straight Finish Nailer Kit Product Description:
- Engine design allows the tool to work as fast as the end user with consistent nail penetration into both soft and hard joints
- Sequential operating mode allows for precision placement and the bump operating mode provides the user with production speed.
- Easy access to the nosepiece for the removal of jammed nails without the use of screwdrivers or tool wrenches
- Contact trip lock-off allows trigger to be disabled when not in use
- Integrated LED lights for long life and durability; Top cap is impact resistant and easy to remove for troubleshooting
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Heavy but good
By woodworker
I do trim work and cabinetry for a living,and as soon as I heard about the cordless finish nailers I knew I needed to have one (although it took me a couple of years to justify the expense). How many times I lugged my sixty pound (at least) compressor up three flights of stairs to do crown moulding in one bedroom, I can't say. No longer. When I received my nail gun I was working on a job where I was using an air nailer, but I just had to take the new tool to see how it did. I'm telling you, this tool is really heavy and a bit awkward. It is also fully up to the job of nailing stick after stick of 16 gauge 2" finish nails. If it is convenient for me to have a compressor and hose on hand, my Bostitch magnesium finish nailer is super light, powerful and well balanced- a delight. So for those smaller jobs where lugging a compressor just isn't worth it, I love this tool. Will it replace an air nailer? No way. If I had the opportunity to try one of these out before I bought it I might have gone for the older 14volt model to save a pound (this one is 8-1/2 pounds)not to mention save $90. For me, I'd rather have a lighter nailer, perhaps two batteries, and swap out batteries if I really got to a large quantity of nailing. Someday a company will come out with a cordless finish nailer under 5 pounds, and I'd drop this one instantly. Until then, though, I love my new cordless nailer. I haven't had it long enough to know how long the battery will last, but since it didn't come with two batteries I get nervous about heading to the job without a fresh charge, I don't know how this will affect battery performance by not letting it ever run down. To me, many tools don't need the super powerful batteries and their associated weight- my perfectly adequate Makita cordless drill has a 12v battery and feels like a toy after hefting this tool, although to be fair the Dewalt DC616K XRP is heavy even without the battery in. So I guess it's a love/hate thing I've got going with this tool- it's the best but I want better. Am I glad I bought it? Yes. Would I buy it again? Yes, or maybe check out the older 14v model first.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Just about as good as it gets people
By vivitron
I am an "advanced" amateur, basically building my last three houses (along with lots of other stuff). This thing is probably my most favorite tool, and very versatile for framing and trim work. The straight galvanized nails are quite cheap and easy to find, with every brand I have tried working just fine. The available lengths cover a wide variety of applications. Will probably shoot 500 or more nails on a single charge. Easy depth adjustment and sinks the longest nails easily into tough pressure treated wood. Have not had any problems getting into tight places (supposedly the angled version would be better for tight spots, but I have never needed it, and I use this thing a lot). Solid construction, I don't baby this thing (of course I don't abuse it either). Hangs from its belt loop well.You might want to consider the angled version (which seems to be cheaper than this one is right now), but I have never felt the need for it and the angled nails are quite a bit more expensive. I have no problems with the weight of this tool and I am only 150 pounds (below average size). Rarely get jams, and they are easily and quickly cleared with no tools. Quick and easy to use, works well, reliable, nails are economical to use, no air hoses to drag around, no compressor to listen to. Not much to criticize, but I guess Dewalt could lower their price some, but this is a very, very good tool. And finish nails can be used in a lot more places than I originally would of thought.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.Very Impressive
By Last Man Standing
You can't ask for more. The gun fires fast, no hessitation at all, the rapid fire mode makes quick work of quick work. The optional nail sizes means you will have the right nail for any job. And it fires 100+ on one battery. The work light even uses flashes to tell you when the battery is low, or a nail is jambed. This one is worth the money, I love it.
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