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Feb 22, 2023 9:20 AM

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

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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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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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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 8:03 PM
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djcsuomiFeb 22, 2023 8:03 PM
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I have the Ryobi 18ga nailer and I'm pretty happy with it. Anyone have experience with both? I want to know if it's worth upgrading (I have 20v Dewalt batteries already). Main use is for woodworking.
Feb 22, 2023 8:04 PM
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illmatic33Feb 22, 2023 8:04 PM
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Too slow... Prefer air..
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Feb 22, 2023 8:09 PM
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gpturnerFeb 22, 2023 8:09 PM
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Quote from peanutty View quoted comment :
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 have one. Do I wish it was less hefty yes. But it does not seem that much more than my air powered 18G nailer. And it is still very manageable. Less cumbersome than getting out my compressor for a quick job
Feb 22, 2023 8:16 PM
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funkdoobiestFeb 22, 2023 8:16 PM
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Quote from bpmurphy View quoted comment :
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 use mostly 15g and 16g on baseboards and casing. 18g is is for finer work but sometimes can be used on ornate trim that gets really thin on the edges. You still need at least a 16g in the thick part.
Feb 22, 2023 8:33 PM
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briko3Feb 22, 2023 8:33 PM
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Quote from jc4jax View quoted comment :
would 16 gauge be more useful/versatile than 18ga?
It really depends on what your use of it will be. If you're doing trim and angle the brads in, they will hold most stuff (like this... \./...) If you're using it for woodworking, frames, etc., this will be fine. Less chance of cracking and you should be using wood glue anyway, so the nail is really just to hold the pieces together until the glue is dry.
Feb 22, 2023 8:38 PM
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XealOFeb 22, 2023 8:38 PM
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Had this exact nailer for a few years. Not impressed. Slow ramp up and is bulky/awkward to hold and maneuver. Sold it and purchased a Milwaukee one. Slimmer design and zero ramp up. Outside of doing baseboard trim, I would not use this nailer. Before everyone gets upset, I'm a diehard team Yellow fan, but somethings they make are just not as good as the competition. This is one of them.
Last edited by XealO February 22, 2023 at 12:42 PM.
Feb 22, 2023 9:01 PM
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dealsandrewardsFeb 22, 2023 9:01 PM
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Possible framing?
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Feb 22, 2023 9:02 PM
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SoganjiFeb 22, 2023 9:02 PM
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Is it only for 20v? Does 18v battery fit it?
Feb 22, 2023 9:05 PM
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SmartBike8066Feb 22, 2023 9:05 PM
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is this gooder than a 5$ hammer for 200$? not unless youre building a home.
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Feb 22, 2023 9:09 PM
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pricesniperFeb 22, 2023 9:09 PM
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Quote from dealsandrewards View quoted comment :
Possible framing?
18 gauge nails don't have any structural support for framing (unless you're building bird houses)
Feb 22, 2023 9:48 PM
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aquaelvisFeb 22, 2023 9:48 PM
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Have this and love it. Don't remember what I paid but this nailer is great
Feb 22, 2023 10:51 PM
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NickF4244Feb 22, 2023 10:51 PM
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This is a good price. If it would have been available for this price when I got my Ryobi I wouldn't have ANY Ryobi tools. Most of my battery powered stuff is Dewalt but Ryobi has surprised me with some of their tools.
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Feb 22, 2023 11:08 PM
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Feb 22, 2023 11:08 PM
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Quote from jc4jax View quoted comment :
would 16 gauge be more useful/versatile than 18ga?
I would skip 16 all together and get an 18g first and 15g for heaver trimwork. 16g nails are much more expensive than 15 and 18 for some reason
Feb 22, 2023 11:16 PM
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EnzoFXFeb 22, 2023 11:16 PM
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Should be good for plywood right?

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Feb 23, 2023 12:18 AM
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EasteralFeb 23, 2023 12:18 AM
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Quote from donEddie7 View quoted comment :
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.
This is total crap. You bought a riobi . You can fire as constant as you want and still over power an air compressor. In fact if you were to do nothing but shoot nails every second your compressor would run out of air and you would be sitting there waiting for air. I also own the stapler and use it in this manner often. As far as the fitting in small spots, I guarantee its easier to get this anywhere simply because there is no hose attached - just the fitting with the minimum hose bend and size of a gun is bigger than this gun , so you would have to be in quite the spot to get a better shot with a corded nailer.
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