Pro Tool Review

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Model Number 2746-21CT
HH Item #: 1282-401

Milwaukee Tool has come up with a compact, lightweight, and versatile Brad Nailer. Being cordless it naturally eliminates the need for a compressor and the inherent use of an air hose. Its portability is quite frankly liberating. I tested this tool in a number of woods, including a nasty old piece of maple and it came through with flying colours.

Some of the features of this brad nailer include a tool free depth setting adjustment that sets depth from proud to completely sunk quickly using a thumb wheel adjustment. The resulting brad holes are clean and precise. The ramp up between shots is absolutely minimal (quoted at 0.05 seconds). The M18 FUEL™ brad nailer features Milwaukee’s POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor with REDLINK PLUS™ intelligence. The sealed compressed nitrogen brad driver eliminates the need for gas cartridges that most of the competition in this range uses thus completely eliminating the cost and maintenance of those.

This tool contains a power switch for safety and a single or bump nailing feature.​

Loading is easily accomplished via a quick release button. A dry fire lockout and tool free jam clearing latch make this tool easy to use. Accessories included in this kit are Milwaukee’s M18 REDLITHIUM™ Battery rated at 2.0 amp hours (the tool works with any 18 volt Milwaukee battery), a Milwaukee M12/M18 charger and a rugged contractor bag.

I tested the M18™ nailer in a variety of materials including pine, maple and oak and was impressed with the performance. The battery life is very good as I got over 350 brads from a single charge. Having an additional battery (optional) would be optimum. The reversible belt hook allows for left handed use. With a rugged design, anti slip pads and comfortable non-slip handle, this is one serious tool.

Competitively priced and ruggedly built, I definitely give the Milwaukee M18 FUEL™ 18 Gauge Brad Nailer Kit my TINTO recommendation (Tools I Need To Own).

Until next time
Rod Pipher, Testing and Safety​