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expiredpricesniper posted Feb 22, 2023 9:20 AM

DeWALT 20-Volt Max XR Lithium-Ion Cordless 18-Gauge Brad Nailer (Tool-Only)

$199

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Home Depot has DeWALT 20-Volt Max XR Cordless 18-Gauge Brad Nailer (DCN680B) on sale for $199. Shipping is free, or select curbside pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to community member badgolf for finding this deal.

Note: Store pickup will vary by location and may not be available in all areas.

Features:
  • Drives 18-Gauge brad nails from 5/8" to 2-1/8"
  • Compatible with all DEWALT 20-Volt MAX batteries and chargers
  • Features a micro nose for accuracy of nail placement

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  • About this deal:
    • Price valid 2/22 while supplies last
  • About this product:
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Home Depot has DeWALT 20-Volt Max XR Cordless 18-Gauge Brad Nailer (DCN680B) on sale for $199. Shipping is free, or select curbside pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to community member badgolf for finding this deal.

Note: Store pickup will vary by location and may not be available in all areas.

Features:
  • Drives 18-Gauge brad nails from 5/8" to 2-1/8"
  • Compatible with all DEWALT 20-Volt MAX batteries and chargers
  • Features a micro nose for accuracy of nail placement

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Price valid 2/22 while supplies last
  • About this product:
    • 3-Year Warranty
  • Additional Note:

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Model: DEWALT DCN680B 20V MAX* XR® 18 GA Brad Nailer

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Glocknload
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For what it's worth, here is my experience with Dewalt cordless nailers. First, let me explain that I build 1 custom home per year (or sometimes as much as 2 years per home), so I make a living with my tools, but am not a high-volume contractor. Second, I own a lot of yellow tools (including a significant investment in their 20/60V cordless ecosystem)… Heck, I survived the pandemic on a 2-pack of Dewalt face masks…. Third, I do all of my own trim, wood ceilings, etc., and the homes I build have a lot of trim. Fourth, I don't expect power tools to last forever when used professionally, but I also expect them to last at least 1 year (and/or to have the manufacturer stand behind them).

All of that said, their cordless nail guns have been a source of frustration and disappointment. So, let me elaborate:

Framing nailer(s) - I have 2, both completely useless now, and even at their best, they were bad. Constant jams, and sticking pistons. I really need a functioning one, but this far, I have avoided the inevitable step of buying a different brand of tool.

15 Gauge Finish nailer - Fairly new, but so far so good… a little finicky on some nails, but I can work with that. My go-to finish gun when The job does not warrant setting up a compressor.

16 Gauge Finish nailer - Unreliable… jams a lot, often does not set nails, and sometimes just stops shooting, only to ' heal' itself later. I still use it, but I lack confidence every time I take it out.

18 Gauge Brad Gun - When the 16 gauge proved unreliable, I turned to the 18, where possible. At first, it was worthy, although it does have a habit of hooking nails out the side of boards… appears to not tolerate certain grains (as every subsequent nail in the same area hooks exactly the same). I am guessing the thin gauge nails just can' hold up to crooked grain, but never seen this with pneumatic guns. More recently, it has begun to 'throw' nails, at an average rate of maybe 1 in 10 or 15…. By 'throw', I mean that it drives the nail crooked as if it is is coming out of the gun wrong… leaving a nail sticking out of the work and bent over… I will have no choice but to find a replacement as it causes far too much repair work. I may swallow my pride and pull the trigger on this deal… but really am thinking of a new brand.

23 Gauge Pin Nailer - another new purchase. Worked flawlessly on our latest build. A little tricky to get used to the safety system, but (assuming it holds up), Dewalt got this one right.

Roofing Coil nailer: Another recent purchase, and so far, I love it. We don't roof, but do augment the roofers work sometimes, and so the small amount of. Roofing nails we drive make this the perfect solution.

So, in summary… not a fan of the 18 gauge cordless brad gun, the 16 gauge cordless finish nailer, or the cordless framing guns. Of course, your experience may differ. Unfortunately, I am invested in their line of cordless tools, making a shift to a new brand painful.

Thanks for letting me pontificate! Hope it helps.

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Feb 22, 2023 1:50 PM
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bugnutsFeb 22, 2023 1:50 PM
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I love this tool, highly recommend it
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Feb 22, 2023 3:19 PM
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SeriousRoom9025Feb 22, 2023 3:19 PM
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$100 off Dewalt Cordless 18-Gauge Brad Nailer at Home Depot today only

https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWAL.../302029641
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Feb 22, 2023 4:02 PM
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InkoMintFeb 22, 2023 4:02 PM
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Wish these were included for the battery combos, I'd bite for $120~ but with no promo... 🥲
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Feb 22, 2023 5:00 PM
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DelawareSaverFeb 22, 2023 5:00 PM
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Already posted
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Feb 22, 2023 6:23 PM
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peanuttyFeb 22, 2023 6:23 PM
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Missed it last time. Thanks! Smilie
Feb 22, 2023 6:30 PM
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MattB6434Feb 22, 2023 6:30 PM
460 Posts
Love this tool. Paid $229 for it a while back.
Feb 22, 2023 6:46 PM
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donEddie7Feb 22, 2023 6:46 PM
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I bought one of these a couple of months ago and LOVE it. Very useful and while it's not as quick as an air-powered nailer, it's very convenient with the battery. I will say that it's big and a little heavy, and doesn't always fit in the tightest spots, but I'm happy to deal with that for the convenience it offers. Great tool and pretty good price for it.

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Feb 22, 2023 6:50 PM
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CyanVolcano815Feb 22, 2023 6:50 PM
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A tool i need but not quite enough to justify, yet!
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Feb 22, 2023 6:58 PM
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bpmurphyFeb 22, 2023 6:58 PM
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I know the preferred tool for baseboards is a finish nailer but the logic sort of confuses me. Brads are a narrower nail and are less prone to wood splitting and you can use a 2" brad just like 2" finish nail on baseboards. Does one really need to have a finish nailer to adequately install baseboard trim? Seems like the size of the hole left behind would be another advantage for a brad nail.
Feb 22, 2023 7:11 PM
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peanuttyFeb 22, 2023 7:11 PM
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Quote from bpmurphy :
I know the preferred tool for baseboards is a finish nailer but the logic sort of confuses me. Brads are a narrower nail and are less prone to wood splitting and you can use a 2" brad just like 2" finish nail on baseboards. Does one really need to have a finish nailer to adequately install baseboard trim? Seems like the size of the hole left behind would be another advantage for a brad nail.
I agree with your reasons. Baseboards = brad nails Smilie

As someone stated though, this model looks a bit hefty, so not sure how comfortable it'll be for any tight spots. I just love the convenience of cordless.
Feb 22, 2023 7:12 PM
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TheYellowDartFeb 22, 2023 7:12 PM
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Quote from bpmurphy :
I know the preferred tool for baseboards is a finish nailer but the logic sort of confuses me. Brads are a narrower nail and are less prone to wood splitting and you can use a 2" brad just like 2" finish nail on baseboards. Does one really need to have a finish nailer to adequately install baseboard trim? Seems like the size of the hole left behind would be another advantage for a brad nail.
Good deal imo, I believe the logic is 15-16ga nail has better holding capacity for bigger/thicker baseboard to stud. If it's trim to trim brads are fine. Get a 15 -16 ga as well as brad and you'll cover nearly every job outside of framing and really delicate stuff (23 ga pins)
Feb 22, 2023 7:39 PM
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dabinfaFeb 22, 2023 7:39 PM
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Military discount still applies. $180 for vets
Feb 22, 2023 7:45 PM
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AquaLlama369Feb 22, 2023 7:45 PM
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Quote from peanutty :
I agree with your reasons. Baseboards = brad nails Smilie

As someone stated though, this model looks a bit hefty, so not sure how comfortable it'll be for any tight spots. I just love the convenience of cordless.
I've used this model (rented from Homedepot) a number of times (I should have bought by now) and it is quite bulky and hard to get into some narrow corners like closets and such. But I was able to do quarter round with no splitting issues and only a few small problems with its size.

I also used it for wainscoting and it was amazing for that.
Feb 22, 2023 7:54 PM
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pechangoFeb 22, 2023 7:54 PM
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Quote from bpmurphy :
I know the preferred tool for baseboards is a finish nailer but the logic sort of confuses me. Brads are a narrower nail and are less prone to wood splitting and you can use a 2" brad just like 2" finish nail on baseboards. Does one really need to have a finish nailer to adequately install baseboard trim? Seems like the size of the hole left behind would be another advantage for a brad nail.
I did quarter round and pieces of baseboard with a brad nailer. It doesn't have the same holding power as a finishing nailer but for me I think it's fine. Add a few extra brads and you'll be fine.

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Feb 22, 2023 8:02 PM
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jc4jaxFeb 22, 2023 8:02 PM
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would 16 gauge be more useful/versatile than 18ga?

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