Using a cordless framing nailer might be more advantageous than using a pneumatic framing nailer. They don't use air hoses, meaning that they're more comfortable to handle and can reach places that are too tight or too high for hoses Also, cordless nailers are budget-friendly because they don't need an air compressor to function.
Good cordless nailers are versatile, precise, powerful, and easy to use. This article will show you the best framing nailers in the market that might fulfill these.
Best Cordless Framing Nailer Reviews
Metabo HPT Plastic Collated Framing Nailer
Plastic Collated nails are better than normal nails since they're more resistant against the elements, not wasteful, and don't promote jamming. If you're using these nails, the Metabi HPT Framing Nailer is their perfect partner. Nevertheless, this product doesn't only cater to plastic collated nails but also galvanized nails and other types of nails that don't exceed the average length of 3 1/2 inches.
So first off, we love that the manufacturer made this product in aluminium. The choice is great because it helps this product withstand thrusting pressure and dropping. Metabo HPT is also lightweight. At 7.5 pounds, it won't make your wrist or hands hurt while working.
Metabo HPT works fine even if you're driving nails in an angled or straight position. There are no delays, and the nails are thrusted as soon as you pull the trigger. What's even more notable is that this product comes with a selective actuation feature perfect for sequential nailing or contact nailing. This allows for versatility, and you be fine using this product for flooring installation, building window frames, building countertops, etc.
An issue that the manufacturer has to address is the trigger. We think that it's too small because the finger tends to slip on it.
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Bostitch Framing Nailer
The Bostich Framing Nailer attempts to catch-up with the previous product in terms of design and function. As for its strengths, this product features an interchangeable nose/nozzle, magnesium housing, rubber padded handlebar and handlebar's base, and 1050 pounds.
This product won't have trouble working with different construction materials with its 1050 pound thrusting power - oaks, elm, pine, ACPs, cherry, softwoods, etc. Moreover, the interchangeable nose/nozzle function allows this cordless nailer to act as a nailer and a metal connector.
The adjuster function needs rework though. Bostitch framing nailer tends to drive the nails deeper than what's intended. Moreover, there's a slight jamming issue that happens once the interval for sequential nailing happens too quickly. Still, this is an issue that you can remedy by putting a 2-second delay before pulling the trigger.
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Dewalt Max Framing Nailer
The Dewalt Max Framing nailer doesn't disappoint even though it's not as trusty as Bostitch Framing Nailer and Metabo HPT Framing Nailer. You might want to try this product because it offers you a tool-free depth adjustment function, tool-free selector, and stall release lever.
The sequential nail driving performance of this product works fine. It doesn't lead to jams no matter how fast you're working. However, the bump fire mode needs is a bit concerning. When the nozzle Nobumps too fast on the surface, some of the driven nails might bend. We guess this might occur due to the poor coordination of this product's bump sensor and the driver blade.
The stall release function is a lifesaver. It makes this product easy to maintain in good shape. The stall release function helps to solve jamming quickly without dismantling the whole product itself. Dismantling can lead to costly damages if wrongfully done.
Other cordless framing nailer reviews state that this product is prone to jamming. Such a statement is both true and false. Dewalt Max Framing Nailer doesn't jam if users use it with Dewalt-made nails. On the other hand, jamming is a common issue if users use Dewalt Max Framing Nailer with third-party nails.
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Dewalt XR Max Framing Nailer
The Dewalt XR Max Framing Nailer compensates the features that Dewalt Max Framing Nailer doesn't have. The most salient similarity between the two is that both use a dual-speed motor as a power source. What makes Dewalt XR Max different are features such as a brushless motor and engine design.
For this product, you're fine using any other nails that Dewalt didn't make. However, to make the most of it, you have to use paper collated nails because the magazine can store at least 55 of them. As for nail length, jamming and unequal nailing depth won't happen so long as you don't use nails that exceed 3 1/2 inches.
Though motor operated, this product isn't that noisy. The noise that comes from this product's motor isn't louder than that of a normal pancake compressor. With that being said, don't hesitate to try this cordless nailer if noise is one of your concerns. The battery for the motor can be quite problematic as it tends to heat up if you're using this product on sequential mode.
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Paslode XP Framing Nailer
The Parsolde XP is an improved product of the previous Paslode Framing Nailers that cordless framing nailer reviews describe as inefficient, non-user friendly, and poorly made if compared to similar products in the market. Some features attest to this product's improvement are a 7V Battery with 50% more run-time, Paslode Framing Nail integrated magazine, New Paslode Fuel cell, and 15% added nail driving power.
The manufacturer claims that this product can drive up to 9,000 nails when fully charged. We didn't have the time to test this claim. However, upon driving at least 1,000 nails, the battery didn't heat up, and the motor maintained its power. Moreover, we also like the battery's slim design, which makes it easy to insert on the Paslode XP Framing Nailer.
Just like the battery, the overall design of Paslode XP Framing Nailer is also slim. In fact, compared to the previous product, the part of this product that houses the motor is closer to the handle, and the handle itself isn't wide or robust but still manages to store a lot of nails. With this, Paslode XP Framing Nailer works fine on studs, joists, and roof trusses.
All in all, this cordless framing nailer is better than the previous cordless nailers that Paslode made. Nevertheless, we are not very supportive that the manufacturer made this product exclusive to Paslode Framing Nails.
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Makita Framing Nailer
The Makita Framing nailer impresses you with its large air chamber and easy-to-load magazine. With a large air chamber, this cordless nailer can efficiently drive any framing nails with a diameter of 148 inches.
Supporting this function is the top-loading magazine that's durable and easy to load. Also, the magazine is longer than the handle to increase its storage capacity. Nevertheless, this doesn't compromise comfortable use.
Though quite fast in driving nails into the surface, Makita Framing Nailer doesn't perform well against hardwoods. Think twice when using this product on oak, mahogany, or beech. It's because when driving nails on these woods, Makita Framing Nailer might bend the nails.
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Conclusion
If you're only looking for a nail gun to finish a small building project, get a cordless nail gun instead of a pneumatic nailer. A cordless nailer can fit it in most locations and easy to use. Speaking of cordless framing nailers, we recommend you get the Metabo HPT or a Dewalt framing nailer. It has wonderful feedbacks in the cordless framing nailer reviews.
