DEWALT 20-Volt MAX Lithium-Ion 21-Degree Cordless Framing Nailer REVIEW ( DCN21PL )

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Remember how cool it was when the first Paslode (gas) nailers started hitting the market. No aire was needed, cords were thought to be a thing of the past, and everyone thought this would be the new standard. Well, even though the combustible cans of gas have made nailers much more portable, the new generation of nailers have already started taking over the shelves, and DeWalt is leading the charge.

Today, we are taking a look at the all new  DEWALT 20-Volt MAX Lithium-Ion 21-Degree Cordless Framing Nailer. This beastly battery powered nailer is capable of driving 21 degree fasteners from 2 in. to 3-1/4 in. and its compatible with all DEWALT 20-Volt MAX batteries and chargers.

Now even though DeWalt is not the first to create a battery powered nailer, the DCN21PL 20-Volt MAX 21° Plastic Collated Framing Nailer is however DEWALT's first cordless 21° framing nailer. It’s an extremely powerful gun, and is capable of driving plastic collated fasteners up to 3-1/4 in. L for use in a variety of applications (fencing, framing, and decking)

Now, the reason I say that this nailer is a beast is because the DCN21PL can drive the largest diameter fastener in framing applications, the 0.0148 in. Dia nail. This unit has an upgraded engine desing that surpasses anything that DeWalt has had before, which in return increases power and drive quality.

By no means is this the lightest, most compact framing nailer I have ever used, and yeah, it can be cumbersome to use it over the head. That being said, it's by far one of the coolest nailers I have ever used.

The build on this gun is very heavy duty. No worries about dropping this thing a few times as it is really well built. They also give you a few different modes of operation. The first is mode one, which will drive single shot nails up to two inches. The other is mode two which will drive nails up to 3 3/8". If you select mode one, it will help conserve battery power, but will not shoot more than two inches long, but mode two is a monster and will rev up very quickly and allow you to fire one nail after another using the bump selection. Each nail drives in perfectly, and the depth adjustment is also very easy to make using the larger knob.

The only other issue I have with this nailer (other than weighing ober 8lbs without the battery) is that it’s a pain to un-jam nails, but I have not had to do that yet as they fire fast and accurate.

All in all, we love this nailer. Not as fast as a pneumatic, but very close. Not to mention, no oil, no air lines and no gas cartridges needed. Well done Dewalt.

Dual-speed motor optimized to drive a wide range of fasteners for a variety of applications

Other Specs:

Tool-free selector switch for sequential or bump fire modes

Tool-free depth adjustment for precise nail placement

High strength aluminum magazine with easy to operate pusher latch

Stall release lever to reset driver blade in the event of a jam

Adjustable rafter hook

Easy access to the nose piece for the removal of jammed nails

Dry fire lock out prevents tool from firing when nails are low

21° magazine holds up to 49 plastic collated nails

Capable of driving 0.0148 in. Dia nail into dense wood

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