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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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    • Price valid 2/22 while supplies last
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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 23, 2023 2:02 AM
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GlocknloadFeb 23, 2023 2:02 AM
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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 23, 2023 2:20 AM
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pechangoFeb 23, 2023 2:20 AM
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Quote from djcsuomi View quoted comment :
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.
I have the Ryobi 18ga as well but most of my tools are Dewalt 20v. I don't see any need to "upgrade" as i've read and seen that the Ryobi nailer is one of the best nailers as well as one of the best values out there.
Feb 23, 2023 3:52 AM
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shogunreaperFeb 23, 2023 3:52 AM
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Quote from pechango View quoted comment :
I have the Ryobi 18ga as well but most of my tools are Dewalt 20v. I don't see any need to "upgrade" as i've read and seen that the Ryobi nailer is one of the best nailers as well as one of the best values out there.
In my experience it's really not an upgrade. And that's probably because the dewalt gun is like 5-6 years old at this point.

if i was going to go for one of them i'd go for the ryobi as well.

but the ryobi one isn't very good either, it has many of the same problems as the dewalt and is just as inconsistent.

I just picked up the v2 milwaukee one and it's a night and day difference.

expensive AF in comparison to the ryobi obviously, but it's the same price as the dewalt normally and can be had for cheaper if you wait on deals (or hit facebook/ebay)
Feb 23, 2023 3:58 AM
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mikeybikeFeb 23, 2023 3:58 AM
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FWIW on other brands... last week bought the KIMO 18 Gauge Nail Battery Nailer/Stapler combo for $175, returned it right away b/c it could not counter sink through 1/2" composite or cut wood baseboard. Bought the PORTER-CABLE 20V MAX* Cordless Brad Nailer Kit for $200 works great - weekend warrior projects/molding.
Feb 23, 2023 3:58 AM
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modawg2kFeb 23, 2023 3:58 AM
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Got this 2 weeks ago for $299 at Home Depot. Easy to use, fit easily into a pantry closet to put up shelves. Contacted online support tonight and got $100 credited for this sale, thanks OP!
Feb 23, 2023 1:52 PM
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donEddie7Feb 23, 2023 1:52 PM
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Quote from Easteral View quoted comment :
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.
Not sure what you're talking about with me buying a Riobi. I bought the Dewalt 18GA Nailer in question. I'm also not sure why you're so angry someone shared their experience/opinion, which was mostly positive. But whatever floats your boat...
Feb 23, 2023 4:03 PM
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pechangoFeb 23, 2023 4:03 PM
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Quote from shogunreaper View quoted comment :
In my experience it's really not an upgrade. And that's probably because the dewalt gun is like 5-6 years old at this point.

if i was going to go for one of them i'd go for the ryobi as well.

but the ryobi one isn't very good either, it has many of the same problems as the dewalt and is just as inconsistent.

I just picked up the v2 milwaukee one and it's a night and day difference.

expensive AF in comparison to the ryobi obviously, but it's the same price as the dewalt normally and can be had for cheaper if you wait on deals (or hit facebook/ebay)
I've owned my Ryobi nailer for about 4 years now and have driven over 1000 nails and have only had it jam up once on me to which I replaced the nails with a new sleeve and it was back to working again.

I'm sure the milwaukee nailer is better, I just don't have a need to spend much more than the $99 I paid for the nailer + battery when I got it.

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Feb 23, 2023 4:28 PM
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ozzstarFeb 23, 2023 4:28 PM
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Any brand cordless nailer is big and cumbersome, hard to reach tight spaces. They are also much heavier than conventional air nail guns.
Feb 23, 2023 8:11 PM
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npolymerFeb 23, 2023 8:11 PM
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Yeah, I had to pass. I read the 1 star reviews on HD and it did not look good for their nailer. Hopefully dewalt will come out with a new design
Feb 23, 2023 11:13 PM
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shogunreaperFeb 23, 2023 11:13 PM
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Quote from pechango View quoted comment :
I've owned my Ryobi nailer for about 4 years now and have driven over 1000 nails and have only had it jam up once on me to which I replaced the nails with a new sleeve and it was back to working again.

I'm sure the milwaukee nailer is better, I just don't have a need to spend much more than the $99 I paid for the nailer + battery when I got it.
jamming was never my problem with the ryobi nailer, i don't think it ever jammed on me.
Mar 10, 2023 6:22 AM
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theomnijMar 10, 2023 6:22 AM
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Quote from InkoMint View quoted comment :
Wish these were included for the battery combos, I'd bite for $120~ but with no promo... 🥲
😆 yes agree

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