I had been using my little Porter Cable for years (I'm an occasional DIY'er), but it was developing a leak and kzread.infoUgkxHQsUrwNr5GQrnx9V4xDdUr56qxwuiBHt I saw that rebuild kits were like $60-70. That's a big no for me. So I rolled the dice on this bad boy. I'm glad I did. It works beautifully. Feels great, not like a little cheap piece of junk, definitely along the lines of something I'd have expected to pay twice as much for if the brand was different. Outstanding value. Make sure you put a couple drops of oil in the inlet though, these tools MUST have lubrication.

Nothin better to start the week off with a Scott brown vid

@chrisconnery8815

3 жыл бұрын

Take it easy...It’s Sunday

@Kegse

3 жыл бұрын

Monday for me in Sydney

@jonny7491

3 жыл бұрын

Still Sunday night for me, have a good one on the tools.

@skylerwilder7430

2 жыл бұрын

instablaster...

One of the best reviews of the Milwaukee, Paslode, Hikoki Framing nailers. Thank you!

Scott, thanks for all your videos this year. Happy NY to you and your family. I'm a Hikoki user.

first review i have ever seen where i agree absolutly every point made! wow. brilliant. thanks Scott.

@daver7867

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed....I just like the honesty from hands on experience rather than scientific facts...

With Ryan's kzread.infoUgkxy_pn55PK60wAV3X_C_RoLS_67mNonoCE plan I was like one taken by the hand and led step by step from start to finish. Thank you very much Ryan!

I have no clue what you are talking about the Milwaukee but I like watching your videos. 👍👍

The Milwaukee is waterproof. Dropped the whole thing in the lake while building a jetty. Still going strong

@guzmanpatriot

3 жыл бұрын

Really!? Wow, how's it holding up?

@seendizle

3 жыл бұрын

@@guzmanpatriot still going sweet as

@mosquitoskeet2189

3 жыл бұрын

Has your gun ever stop firing and need maintenance? Ive heard the internal gas cylinder runs out?

@seendizle

3 жыл бұрын

@@mosquitoskeet2189 not yet.had it for about 7 months with daily use

@guzmanpatriot

3 жыл бұрын

@@mosquitoskeet2189 I bought one a couple months ago, and you won't regret it, this thing keeps trucking! I've dropped it off 6ft scaffolds multiple times and it still works.

I've been waiting for this review since Scott got it!

@nevillewilson5910

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Scott, on your video you were showing the Milwaukee mitre saw what was the size and model no thanks #buildingdreams. Neville

love ya style Scott, keep up the great vids amigo!

I’ve tried this gun for a bit after my boss bought one. It’s tough, and drives well, but it’s ergonomically kind of awkward. I have 12amp batteries for saws that I use, and it’s not too awkward. But the largest battery I’d use for those framing nailers is honestly a 2amp lol. I own a few paslode guns, and I honestly can’t switch. I respect and own all milwaukee tools, except for their framing guns. Once they become a bit lighter, then I’ll consider switching.

Great video Scott! Next time I do some framing I’m going to have to upgrade my old compressor/hose air nailer situation.

First and Only review I’ve seen that didn’t complain about the weight of the Milwaukee.

I’m from Canada and saw a job ad looking for carpenters to immigrate to New Zealand. Sounds like a dream come true

@ryanpedersen5722

3 жыл бұрын

Im Australian and they're always advertising for trades here to go there, wages arent quite as good though, but definitely a beautiful place!

Awesome point m: years not months before a tool shows it’s worth...lol or taking it out of the box! Always nice to hear from a guy that actually uses the tools!

@hasandilek92

3 жыл бұрын

good to see you here sir

You nailed it man :) Thanks for the great content.

Love the Milwaukee framing nailer.

I love my milwaukee nailer. I put up 120 feet of fence up today with it

I leave this under every video I watched, it helps the algorithm

Excellent video. Just what I was looking for.

Excellent review!! Keep up the good work!

Love the vids scott ive watched every single one of youre videos keep up the good work 💪💪

Thanks for the review! I have all dealt and bought the Milwaukee gun with the adapter off amazon

I just bought one last week. Holy crap is it good!

Im 25 and a builder, i had the Hikoki for a while, grew to hate it, same with the brad gun. Too heavy, slips too much, switches itself off every 15min!, the batteries go flat kinda quick, you have to push hard to get the nozzle to depress enough and its super bulky especially the head which makes it very hard to get between studs etc. Then i bought a new generation Paslode, and wow it makes you realise that the old tried and true tools cant be beat. Its so much smaller and lighter, and the angle of the tool and pointy head makes it super easy to grip onto the wood and get into tight spaces, its got more power than the older models and it doesnt switch itself off!!!! Yes it takes gas, but the cartridges fire over 1000 nails, so i dont get what the big deal is, theyre cheap enough to buy anyway. I know you never read the comments or reply, but thats my 2 cents.

@FonyTerguson713

4 ай бұрын

Same grew to hate it aswell just way too heavy paslode all the way

Well Scott,if you don’t release another video before Christmas may I wish you and the boys a great Christmas and New Year. Looking forward to the New Year and more great Scott Brown Carpentry video’s.👍👍👍🍻🍻🍾🍾🎉🎉

10:38 hahaha you cracked me up!! This what I call a straight up, honest, real review! No polish needed.

Can't wait for the Makita one to come out!

@shifty277

3 жыл бұрын

Touch wood early 2021 - they have applied for patents in the US for a new generation battery only framing nailer - fingers crossed!

@djscotty06

3 жыл бұрын

They have been abit slow on it. My paslode is limping along waiting for the release. Couldn’t find my paslode battery the other day and nearly upgraded.

Thanks for sharing. Im on the milwaukee plattform so im going for the milwaukee on the next house

Excellent review! These days pretty much everyone’s making (every battery platform) a framing nailer, so you really can’t go wrong with either.

Just got a Milwaukee gun, very impressed so far

Notification = stop what I’m doing, like the video, sit down and enjoy

Got my Milwaukee on Thursday and been using it all weekend. Great bit of kit, the bump fire is great, just a shame you guys in NZ aren't allowed it!

Thanks for this break down man! It’s fueling my Milwaukee conformation bias

Thanks bro i have decided to go with Milwaukee 🤩🤩

You nailed this video bro

Just found your videos. Love them!!!!!

The hikoki sound is just amazing 😂

I love the sound of Milwaukee nailers

The fact the Hikoi stays up when you put it down is actually a huge upside for me. Might seem like a small thing but when your picking up and putting it down dozens of times a day it makes a big difference

@bmsmith5UB

3 жыл бұрын

I've heard this exact complaint about the Dewalt many times!

@mikevandenbosch9081

3 жыл бұрын

Actually in my situation it is the exact opposite. I use finish nailers. I prefer to lay the tool down. If it is standing up and it gets bumped, it will tip over and damage a finished hardwood floor. I try to get in the habit of always laying down drills, nailers etc and not balancing them standing up for this exact reason

@mickgrace2558

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikevandenbosch9081 With Hikoki you can do both up or down. Milwaukee only down.

@GruntGeneral808

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t you modify an addition to the Milwaukee to have a top stand if you really wanted to? I modify my drills with magnetic bit holders with empty 9mm shells

@kingminilogo

2 жыл бұрын

I feel you, because of the batterie Eco system of milwaukee I stuck with their nailgun. Having a 3d printer I made me a base for the nailgun so it stays up when putting it down. I made different little feet which aren't noticeable in size and color so it doesnt fall down. When it's upside down or in normal position without a battery. Saved me a lot of time. Also the 3d printed plastic doesn't damage the underground surface. Price for the feet I made are about 20€cent. Size of the feet about 1cm (about 0.4in) in width and height.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

I have the Milwaukee heavy but so worth it. Hasn’t miss fired yet unlike my old passcode s

Good one SBC!

Video: 13 minutes long Posted: 2 mins ago Me: instant like

glad I got the Milwaukee nailer its kick ass

Have you thought about doing a glove comparison? As a cabinet maker I've developed arthritis and been doing a lot of comparisons like fingerless, thumb index finger less, milwakee cut resistant and many others. So far the best I've found that really surprised me was the milwakee cut resistant gloves.

Love that nailer. We recently switched and are giving one away

Doing as much framing as Scott is doing on his current project I would set a compressor and hoses. With that much framing to do you can't compete with pneumatic power. Besides he will be there a while and not like you have to load the compressor in and out of the van everyday. I would only be using the cordless nailers it cramped quarters like the attic, roof, a crawl space with limited access or small amount of framing. Not only that most pneumatic naliers hold two strips of nails at a time. Just my two cents or nickels, sinse Canada doesn't have pennies anymore Good video though Scott great info for those interested.

@aenguslawes8154

3 жыл бұрын

Pneumatic guns are pretty much never used in NZ, and a large portion of people use the paslode gun still compared to the newer battery guns.

@koro287

Жыл бұрын

@@aenguslawes8154 I do, kiwis have a sheep mentality and dont want to be 'picked on'.

When the new scott video is longer than 13 mins

Their like 2 or 3 generations beyond that paslode, the newest one is a beast that shoots through anything.

Get both ! A man can never have to many tools !

Scott’s putting in the overtime this week!!! Hope he still has time for his girlfriend after editing all these videos.

Great video thanks for sharing

A little off topic, but i highly recommend padded knee pads. Granted you'll look like volleyball players, but the comfort is well worth it. Sure was glad that I had them when I was painting the interior of a boat last weekend.

@andrewcarr2431

3 жыл бұрын

got two pairs on 'internet and love them. I have bad knees from the sins of my youth and they really help when I'm doing flooring or deck work

"You know how good a tool is after years." very true

@Jorash_Barison

3 жыл бұрын

A major issue with all of the 'tool reviewers' on here. They review a brand spankin new tool, not a year old hammered one that still jives like the day you bought it.

@Crooks103

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jorash_Barison Exactly. I don't think you can get a full on review unless that tool has been put through it's paces. If it doesn't make it on the building site, it's a one way ticket to the skip. I did a few tool reviews, stuff still going strong after 13+ years of site use...

I went with the Newest Paslode CFN325XP, for the fact Paslode is designed and ASSEMBLED in the U.S. and not made in China then sold for almost the exact same cost(something isn’t right there). The Milwaukee didn’t come with a hard(or soft) case anymore(at least not at my store), Paslode has been building (and constantly improving) nailers forever it seems. The maintenance is pretty simple, it’s only like 7.5lbs and the newest model is a beast! The gas is a downside, but at $13 U.S. I can handle that every 1000 nails or so. I may try a Milwaukee or Ridgid once they’ve been put through the paces and earned their stripes. I’ve just had bad experiences with battery nailers(Dewalt mainly, that thing isn’t worth the box it came in). I’ll give the Milwaukee a few years, that’ll tell all in the long run. Until then I’ll stick with the American made tried and true Paslode brand! Good video Scott!

Awesome video

I own this gun, do yourself a favor and buy the extension mag it takes its o the next level

Defo Xmas with all these SBC videos out! My hikoki (UK) came with the rafter hook that then spins around to the other side to make it a belt hook. Pretty handy

I have a newish version of the Paslode, I bought it a Year ago. It has performed flawlessly and has never given me any trouble. I'm hoping Makita release an 18v brushless framing gun as I'm on the Makita 18v platform.

@curtismarkey

3 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking the same but now I'm thinking a battery converter makita to milwaki game changer

@TheToolnut

3 жыл бұрын

@@curtismarkey Indeed, I'm waiting patiently for Makita to release a 18v brushless 5" RO sander.

@gabemckay6718

3 жыл бұрын

I also bought a Paslode framer about a year ago. So far, I haven't noticed any issues nailing into anything (Pine/spruce, LVL, Pressure treated) it always works. The weight and balance is really good. The other cordless on the market are so bulky and heavy. The paslode for me is for 1 or 2 day framing jobs because they are a bit slow and the gas is expensive. Any other time, I'll use my old Hitachi pneumatic.

@maisummarceneiroumdemuitos8037

2 жыл бұрын

I have the 40V makita brad nailer, it's AMAZING, I also waits for a battery framing gun from Makita.

...the Bob Ross of carpentry...

@dacesolo

3 жыл бұрын

Not even close

With all the tools that makita do on the 18v range I still can't believe they don't do a 1st fix nail gun. Untill they do I'll stick with my paslode,,, cba with all the different batteries and chargers. One brand for me

@flyboysnugs

2 жыл бұрын

You can get adapters to run any brand battery with any brand tool. So could use your Makita batteries on the Milwaukee gun for instance

The projectfarm channel is Awesome for technical reviews

Dont forgot the dewalt Scott! Only joking, i sold mine and got the hikoki!

I really need to upgrade, here I am in Canada still using a Mastercraft framing nailer and a compressor. Only thing though I haven't committed to a brand of batteries yet.

Dewalt here in canada nothing else last in the winter time . 🤘🔥

Milwaukee gun does stand up , put it on the deck with the nose facing downwards. Good video, would love to be a chippy in NZ

The gun is great, shoots nails into lvl easily. It is very powerful but heavy .

I just recently bought the Milwaukee gun. Been using DeWalt for years and decided to gain a second battery system which will allow me more flexibility and options when buying further tools. Now I can buy which every red or yellow tool is better. First day on site it needed to laminate together two 50mm wide LVL boundary joists. Two of the guys paslodes struggled to get nails halfway into the timber whilst the Milwaukee ploughed through them. Ended up nailing an end and then handing the Milwaukee across to the other chap to do the other end each time.

@shifty277

3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly I have never had any qualms of using two battery platforms then you can always choose the better designed tool in each category - i.e I prefer Makita's combi drills and impacts but prefer Dewalts angle grinders and multi tools etc etc.

@beefuzzy310

3 жыл бұрын

Same. Most my stuff is DeWalt, but wasn’t about to buy their framing nailer. I tried the Metabo from Lowes, but I think I got a bad one, the rubber was coming off the handle. Sent it back and bought the Milwakuee. Now I have more options. Love it so far.

I suppose you could say hikoki really nailed it 🙄

@wobler4992

3 жыл бұрын

Humor as dry as construction timber 🙄

@dressjess

3 жыл бұрын

😆😆

@sidknee4975

3 жыл бұрын

You were dying to say that weren’t ya😄

@nicneamnicneam895

3 жыл бұрын

@@wobler4992 sawed off!

Great review I like to see what you think of these tools b/c you are genuine and honest. But what's up with the drop saws... I saw you switch from your dad's to a battery dewalt then you did a mikita review but then you bought festool and now milwaukee I can't keep track ... Keep doin' it man!

looks like milwaukee reached across the ocean to put their tools on TV ! I'm all milwaukee, its great stuff

@dagored100

3 жыл бұрын

The company is Techtronic Industries Company Limited and is chinese. So more neighbours then across the ocean

@davidburke3802

3 жыл бұрын

@@dagored100 yes yes. Rigid, Ryobi, stiletto hammers, empire measuring and marking etc... I guess I still like to think there's some actually milwaukians in there still

It should be noted that you can use a Makita (or Dewalt) battery on it with a $20 adapter. So you can use the Milwaukee and not need to be on two battery platforms. That's what I do. I love my Milwaukee framing nailer (and Brad nailer).

@shifty277

3 жыл бұрын

Too many people do not know this. It's fantastic. Only suitable for the tools that do not draw maximum current from the battery imo. So I would not be using the adaptor on say a Milwaukee angle grinder. But great highlight of the adaptors - available on ebay and Amazon nowadays.

@nakedapprentice

2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a Makita adapter last night, but will try to test it in the shop before I buy the finishing gun. I really wish makita made a gasless framer and some decent finishing guns

@travis7500

2 жыл бұрын

@@nakedapprentice totally agree! I loved my Makita nailers at first, but started to have issues with them. The 40v brad is supposed to be great, so maybe they've corrected their designs

@nakedapprentice

2 жыл бұрын

@@travis7500 Yeah, I would've bought that, but 40mm just isn't long enough sometimes

@ScottBrown can you do a video on how much the cost of that extension costed but splitting the costs apart. From the revelling of the floor cost separate from the actual extension cost breakdown. Including the consents ruff architect and engineers cost involved. Please and thanks.

Good to know Scott haas more $$$ in nail guns than I have tools :)

I try all of them unless for the hitachi, I think I will buy and try it.

Finally. Got mine today after my hilti gx 90 wf died last week. Loving it so far. But Holy shit it's heavy.....

I have a lot of Milwaukee tools but also makita. Sometimes a certain brand has more of what you want in a certain tool then the other. I just buy Milwaukee batteries (they are the best) and use them with what ever other brand tool using adapters. Can use them on most tools no problem. Some of the adapters aren’t the best quality but something to keep in mind. Some even have usb ports on top so you can use the battery to charge phones etc.

Merry Christmas Scott, Pado, Rich and valuable visitors that make your epesodes educational and jovial. Peer Review. Any one of those framers would be much appreciated than using a claw hammer all day. * the tool belt hook Is a serious consideration because of the probability of damage from working at height. * My Pick: based on sale Irice Milwakee v Hikoki 🥶💯

Nothing beats a framing coil nailer. I dislike strip nailers because their nails are smooth inst as of aggressively spiraled, they also come in the right nail sizes for almost any framing/decking/fencing application.

Excellent, funny, review. With that no-mar tip, would this gun be okay to attach weatherboards, in your 'professional' opinion? I very much rate your opinion, by the way!

milwaukee is the best dude. hands down. They got the best stuff out there right now

I use 16ga finishe gun a lot. Paslode is still my best choice. So light and compact. 18v platefrom still need to get more improvement like reduce size and weight. Imagine you need to hold the gun for whole day, comfortable is the key. Don't worry about service and gas for paslode. Add bit money on the quote will be covered.

I've got the older paslode framer and 16 gauge nailers been taking years of abuse and stull going strong, new batteries is all i needed when they give up the ghost I'll spring for the Milwaukee but i haven't seen the gen2 16g out yet.

The thing works like a pneumatic, but it weighs a ton. For us older guys with weak shoulders or bad elbows it’s a no go for overhead work. I ended up with a Paslode.

i recently discovered the 12v system from milwaukee and i totaly dig it. i'm a abitious hobby builder. Usualy i used Bosch Prof. But some tools arent build from bosch anymore. so glad milwaukee did. Great Quality and Pricing

I'm on the milwaukee platform. Have over 10 power tools from them. Worked out cheaper to buy the hikoki, case, charger and two 5 amp batteries, then a body only milwaukee nail gun. Absolutely crazy. Uk based.

@davidnilsson5597

3 жыл бұрын

same here, hikoki with charger snd battery is like 700 and milwaukee is like 1k naked

23gauge M12 is bloody handy 🤘🤓🤘🇬🇧

Kiwis live in a paradise hope I can visit

Im rocking both Paslode and Hikoki. Paslode is way WAY better in day to day stuff imo, u pay more for gas but I tend to get the job done much faster with it, just so easy to get into any area with it and it's so light. Hikoki is a clumsy thing, but I get it out for LVL. Can definitely verify current brand new Paslodes are more powerful (my is about 3 months old), but still struggle with LVL, mainly where u have to nail 2 studs together like what Scott is showing. If you got 1 piece pine being nailed to a piece of LVL Paslode has no issues. If I had to have just one gun it would still be paslode though, LVL framing is not that common in new builds I end up in.

I have the paslode im90i it's very powerful it can even nail screw racks (for quick partitions that needs dismantling later on) just the gas is expensive 😏

@Scott Brown Carpentry. Thank you Scott for another informative and relaxing episode. You covered the pluses and minuses of each cordless nailer pretty well. Maybe you'll make another video review of these nailers in the future. Would like to see a longer term review. Hope you, Pareau, Rich, and your families stay safe and well. Merry Christmas.

@helloharry1418

2 жыл бұрын

I know right, these videos relax me as well 👍 👍

Milwaukee made an extension rail for nail.. 😁😁.. what hikoki gonna do about that 😋.. love your videos man

@lorenrickey5481

3 жыл бұрын

I called Hitachi and they said they have no interest in offering a larger magazine. Evidently they’ve never had to nail off a sheer wall and see the benefits of having a larger capacity magazine.

Very nice

When does the Makita 40V review come? Btw you make fantastic videos.

Fantastic guns that bang far harder than any paslode I've used, unfortunately they're just a bit too heavy, especially when working at heights or with lots of overhead work. They need to get them more in line with paslode weight wise and then it would be a no brainer but until then I'm keeping my im350 :)

you can place it on the ground handle up and contact tip and clip on the the ground

You’re definitely going to need a bigger van for all the free gear 😁

Scott try an check Amazon I believe they sell battery adapter for different batteries to different tools. Like from DeWalt to Milwaukee.

I have the Hikoki and had the same problem with slipping when skew nailing, I gave the inside of the nozzle claw a touch up with a file and it is way better. Also had to make my own hook as the European version comes with the huge rafter hook. Thanks for the videos Scott, They make for great watching!