Ryobi R18N18G-0 ONE+ 18G AirStrike Nailer, 18V (Body Only), Hyper Green,25.4 cm*30.8 cm*9.0 cm
Ryobi – About Us
As one of the world’s largest and most innovative power and garden tool manufacturers, Ryobi specialise in making great tools truly affordable. That’s why Ryobi is the DIY brand of choice for millions of homeowners, gardeners, hobbyists and auto-enthusiasts. The ONE+ System is designed to meet all your DIY needs around the house. So whether you’re putting up a shelf, building your own decking or finally getting round to that bathroom re-decoration – ONE+ has a battery operated tool for you.
Ryobi R18N18G-0 18V ONE+ Cordless 18 Gauge Nailer (Bare Tool)
The Ryobi R18N18G 18V ONE+ Cordless Nailer is perfect for projects such as installing moulding and overhead framing. Cordless technology provides unlimited range, making it easier to maneuvering around the home., even in places where swinging a hammer would be virtually impossible. Featuring AirStrike Technology, this NEW Nailer from Ryobi eliminates the need for noisy compressors, bulky hoses or expensive gas cartridges. Includes 2 non-marring pads to keep work surface free of tool marks.
Features and Benefits
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AirStrike TechnologyAirStrike Technology provides cordless convenience, eliminating the need for a noisy compressor, bulky air hose or expensive gas cartridges. | Precision & SpeedSwitch between 2 firing modes, full sequential mode for precision and contact actuation mode for rapid fastening. | Safe NailingTool-less depth of drive adjustment helps protect the work surface and allows for proper setting of nail heads. Dry-fire lockout prevents the tool from firing without nails loaded. | Low Nail IndicatorNo need to keep count when you’re firing, the low nail indicator will show you when it is time to re-load. |
Part of the ONE+ System
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Bare UnitThis R18N18G-0 is sold as a ‘bare’ tool (without a battery or charger) but is compatible with all batteries and chargers across the 18V ONE+ system. | Part of the ONE+ SystemPower all Ryobi ONE+ tools for the home and garden with the same Lithium+ battery, saving you money as your collection grows. | ONE+ InnovationWe’ve been developing the ONE+ System for over 25 years, making it the #1 cordless system in the DIY market for millions worldwide. |
Accessories
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RC18115-120We Recommend pairing this tool with the Ryobi 18V battery and charger kit which contains a 2.0Ah Lithium+ battery and 2.0A charger, capable of charging the battery within 60 minutes. | RB18L40Pair this tool with the Ryobi 4.0Ah Battery for superior power and runtime. Capable of driving up to 1589 nails before recharging. | UTB04The Ryobi Medium Tool Bag is Ideal for storing and transporting your tool collection. | RTB19INCHThe Ryobi 19″ Tool Box is the perfect hard storage solution for all your Ryobi Tools. |
| Weight: | 2.5 kg |
| Dimensions: | 3.08 x 9 x 25.4 cm; 2.5 Kilograms |
| Model: | R18N18G-0 |
| Colour: | Hyper Green |
| Manufacture: | ryobi |
| Colour: | Hyper Green |
Brillia
Great piece of kit to help for the avid diy enthusiast works great would recommend 100%
Good performance and light weight.
East to use and performs well. It’s lighter compared to some of the other brands I’ve used. One minor comment- Once pushed against the timber you have a few seconds to pull the trigger otherwise it won’t fire. I find this time is not enough but that’s just me.
Nailing Things Where I Didn't Even Know I Needed Them
One day on and it is still simething to fine tune each time used such as depth and air pressure setting. Agree the instructions being only pictorial should be better in details hence why a 4.
Very big !
This is a great piece of kit but very large is size
It will drive a 65 mm Brad into oak and sink it below the surface if you set it to . But the straight configuration of the tool stops you getting in certain spaces and it’s sheer size . The new model is angled and smaller. But I’m happy with this unit being a casual user it’s been brilliant. No jams no issues the only other downside is the instructions are very poor . But overall for the price can’t fault it highly recommend.
How did I do without this
Brilliant I am going to get a ryobi Marita battery adapter. Wish I had of bought years ago
Good
Could do with being a bit stronger in the depth of the brads. But over all good gu
Who new I’d have so many uses for a brad gun. I bought it for fixing fence battens, and have ended up nailing everything in sight.
Weekend rental was going to be around 70, so I thought if I have to use it twice its paid for… well its more than paid for now.
Superb naile
Helped Knock an interlocking shed (Tarrmo by Dunster house) together in 7 hours from start to finish. Saved a load of time than If I’d used a hamme
Perfect for DIYing
Good value compared to equivalents out there, feels well built, little on the heavy side and fired every time.
Used to fix horizontal latt fence a little over 2000 nails and worked seamlessly, way better than by hand or screwing. Also yeses for skirtings and architraves again no issues more tha no capable.
What can I say. Ryobi have come through again with another quality tool.
I normally use a air nailer but needed something a bit more portable. Can’t take a compressor everywhere. Being as I have various Ryobi one+ tools means I have accumulated over a dozen batteries which meant I have plenty to use with this nailer.
Be sure you know how a nailer works before you buy one as the instructions are very minimal with this. But once set up it’s a absolutely brilliant tool. You definitely won’t be disappointed.
Yes I highly recommend this product.
I bought this to help me panel out the summer house ceiling. It really helped to make light work of the job. Great price as well when compared to the other options. I really love the ryobi one + range, all of the tools use the same batteries, and the tools are so reasonably priced.
Excellent naile
Much better than I thought it would be.
Replacing an ancient Rapesco nailer, this Ryobi is powerful, adjustable, easy to use, much heavier but is balanced in use. Very good so far.
This is the second Ryobi product that I have purchased and as I have batteries and charger getting another made sense. Just like the first product (chain saw) the nail gun soon failed to operate (and to be truthful it had not been brilliant from the start). However, the replacement seems to be operating well enough. This second product -the nail gun was purchased through Amazon and thankfully refund was without quibble and the refund was made immediately that it was in the hands of the distribution agent. I purchased another because I already have batteries and charger. I like both my Ryobi products and if you are prepared to go through the grind of packing and returning items it’s ok in the end…………., but a grind.
Great fun!
Makes short work of DIY projects – and is great fun to use as a bonus. Expensive but a worthwhile investment as it saves hours and nice to use the shared batteries.
No jams fires brads perfectly
Used this to clad a summerhouse 14×10 what a godsend, did around 5 hours solid dropping 1 bar on a 5amp battery, very impressed doesn’t like the cold so can take a minute or two to warm up.
So much easier and quicker than a hamme
bought mainly for attaching shiplap (which it did perfectly) so much easier and faster, only had 1 jam (where i hit a screw) in over 2000 brads fired. consistent depth if you keep pressure on it consistent. very happy with my purchase
Great all round gu
Brilliant gun, use a adapter so i can use my dewalt battery and the gun still works 100%, to say i am just a all around dewalt user this gun had put up some great competition to my other tools, easy to use easy to setup as there is no setting up just pop in your brad nails battery on and just fire away.
Highly recommend
it’s very delicate.
I bought this in October 2018 (writing review March 2022) as a DIY’er and loved it. It makes life so easy when joining pieces of wood together. Those people who say 18 gauge is no good for fencing? Not on it’s own, but pinning up dozens of slats in position ready for nailing/screwing it’s excellent. One 50mm brad nail will hold the weight of a 1.8m pressure treated slat.
The delicate part; my most recent project (10m fence run) was going well until I was almost finished pinning the slats when the nail gun stopped working. You could hear it trying but no nails were being fired. I searched on web for ‘ryobi nail gun fix’ and found several videos of people with similar problems. Basically these are very sensitive to dirt in the mechanism, but it’s a five minute fix. Follow the videos to remove the nail cartridge and lubricate the striker. Good as new again.
Finally
Finally a nail gun that does what it says it will, a touch heavy when using regularly but worth it, so far not one nail jam or mis fire, very impressed and wish I’d bought this one before the 3 other cheaper options that all failed within weeks of purchase F A B.
Should have bought one sooner!
Fantastic addition to my tool kit. An absolute must for any keen DIYer. Well worth the price tag. I considered both the 18G and the 16G, but went with the 16G as this has far more practical uses and can be used with far longer and stronger brad nails. The airstrike system works a dream, though you may have to tap down the final few mm if the wood is anything other than softwood. Get one. You won’t be disappointed.
So far so good
It worked just fine while I tested it with few nail sizes. I haven’t used it in anger hence the 4 star review but I like the nailer very much. Not very light but manageable. Should be perfect for the occasional DIY-er (otherwise I would have invested in a compressor and an air nail gun – based on what I’ve read :-))
Very handy - I used it for putting the cladding on my new shed
These are very handy, and a lot simpler than a hammer and nail, with the slight disadvantage that this can only drive 18 gauge nails (up to 50mm). It took less than a minute to nail up a 4m board, which would probably have taken 2 or 3 times longer with a hammer and nails.
I actually bought this one because I had been using one that I had borrowed, but that one stopped working where you could hear the motor wind up, but it wouldn’t actually fire the nail. So this was to replace the non-working one.
However, after doing some “research” on YouTube, it appears a common issue with these is lubrication of the piston(s). So I decided to take the non-functioning one apart to check the components. I did add a little 3in1 oil to the hammer pin, but didn’t add any other lubrication, and now it fires 99% of the time; when it doesn’t fire, a second attempt usually works.
All-in-all, very handy.
For the price amazing...
Had ryobi stuff years ago but they were s#$t,but they have improved so much so I thought I would give this a try because makita reviews for there’s were bad, and as of this moment I’m very happy with the gun also I would like to point our I’m using an adaptor to use makita batteries on it because I don’t want to have to buy another set of battery and charger just to use it so I think at time of purchase this was 150-60 ish and 20 for adaptor so half the price of makita and dewalt so a no brained in my opinion and its obviously had high scores in reviews for its functionality in construction and for questions its for making cabinets,cupboards spindles etc I’m using it to nail architrave mostly so if it’s diy construction like stud you need a frame nailer not this, and if you read the info it says bare unit so no battery the amount of people who leave a 1 star and negative review because they don’t read
Really useful additio
I noted previous reviews stating that it occasionally failed to fire. I found that if this happens if you just toggle between single shot and multi and back again it cleared itself. No clue why but its been nothing but really useful for me!
What's not to love
I’m well invested in the ryobi one+ range already, and needed a nailer for some panelling. Brilliant bit of kit, with good adjustability for strength of driving nails. I find it slightly imbalanced in use, and it doesn’t reliably stand up on the battery as I would have liked. You can’t just tap out loads like you would with an air nailer, but this is so much more convenient. Especially working in places with no power at all.
Brilliant pin nailer.
Chuffed to bits with this pin nailer, which I have had for six months & used on various projects. Extremely handy indeed saving time on lightweight jos & leaving a neater finish than screws or nails.
Awesome
I wish I had bought this ten years ago. There are a few minor issues; the yellow tip keeps falling off, the gun misfires occasionally, particularly when the battery is low. The gun is heavy and it is not often easy to see exactly where the nail will go into the wood.
I bought a 5ah batter for this and it requires charging every quarter box of nails, which is about a week’s work.
Excellent overall, despite the minor niggles. Just one point; the continuous setting is scary. Keep it on single nail wherever possible.
Trusted Brand. Quality Produc
Love this tool. Easy to use and controls very easy to adjust firing of the nail for the size vs depth.
Extra 18G nails universal fit the cartridge.
Smashing quality product.
It makes me happy !!
Just a joy to use, simple to operate and adjust. Brilliant for second fix eg skirtings, architraves and door stops not to mention all the other projects I see it being useful for.
Well done Roy I for this little gem !!
Great bit of ki
I was going to hire an air powered nail gun but thought I’d give this a go.
It was absolutely brilliant. No misfires. Sunk the 32mm nails perfectly.
I had to buy the battery which is a drag but to be honest, I’m so impressed with the nailer I’ll probably invest in other bits of kit that use the same battery.
Cheap to buy you get what you pay fo
I bought this to replace a pasload, as I don’t use one much I went for a cheap option, it does the job, but it needs fully charged battery, it only goes up to 50mm nails, doesn’t always do a full strike first time, so always test on sample first, overall its value for money, l am pleased I bought it, I would recommend it if you don’t use one all the time
Does what I need it too
My first nailer so I don’t have anything to compare it to, but it does the job and I’m very happy with it. I find it quite heavy for one handed use, but I’m not the biggest of blokes. I don’t have any other ryobi tools so I bought a badaptor and use it with my Makita batteries which works well.
Absolutely Fantastic
I bought this to fit a lot of Architrave and also to temp hold skirtings while the adhesive set. As a second fix gun this is superb. Makes the job really neat and no heavy filling required after. Easy to use and well worth a purchase
Nailed it after a poor sta
My first 18g Brad nailer. Had jamming issues after 3rd nail I was thinking oh my what a piece of &@). Some YouTube vids suggested taking apart to lube a piston but I found the magazine was not aligned properly. Loosened screws above nail exit and magazine shifted position. Nails would now slid along freely and out the open end without catching. After this I was popping nails left and right and centre. Made my project a breeze. Would recommend it.
Incredible Tool
I already own a couple of Ryobi products so have the batteries. I have been putting off buying a nailer for so long, as they are quite specialist and most require air compressors. This being battery operated is perfect. Obviously a very dangerous tool, so use with all the correct precautions. But have to say, it’s awesome, makes jobs so easy.
Great tool
As this needs really a higher powered battery 4 or 5 Amp it is heavier than when using with a 1.5 for example but it’s such a useful tool I am amazed by the power of a battery operated nail gun. Wish I had bought one years ago. Glad I took the plunge and spent the money so worth i
Nail Gu
Trally good second fix gun, easy to use and light weight plus the benefit that it doesn’t nerd gas canisters. Would have been five stars but it may not fire first time all the time, but that is a minor complaint generally it has been fantastic.
Great woodworking tool
Bought for a woodwork project. So simple and easy to use. Already invested in the ryobi brand so had the batteries. I used recommended nails and no problems with jams or misfires etc
A wonder of modern technology
Just works perfectly. So quiet and easy to use compared to traditional nail gun with compressor set up. I used it to fix 19mm T&G boards onto 3×2 framing. 50mm brads went in just right (1mm below surface). Light weight, accurate, fuss free. I wish I’d bought one of these sooner. Now I’m thinking about getting the 16 gauge version for slightly heavier duty work. I wish they made a framing nailer like this.
Brilliant!!!
This is a real quality piece of kit,I was a bit skeptical because of the brand but I hear great things about it and they turned out to be true,I couldn’t be without it now in my woodworking hobby
Great piece of ki
Excellent piece of kit! First time I’ve used a nail gun, slightly expensive but I can see why!
Super quick and solid. I’ve used this to clad an area of approximately 100 metres squared and this did not fail once.
Highly recommend
Awesome!
Brilliant bit of kit, always wanted a decent nailgun but they can be expensive, this is a great affordable option for the diy’er, it’s performed flawlessly driving nails in with spot on depth, not had to use any of the adjustment options so far, paired it with the Ryobi/Dewalt adaptor so I can use my Dewalt batteries, it works perfectly and also saves on investing in an additional battery system.
Highly recommended and it looks good as well!
Performs well
Went for the 18G and boy does it perform. A bit of testing to sort the settings and it makes life so much easier. Great for nailing when gluing. Not the lightest thing but a lot lighter than those large gas nailers.
Great value, great tool
Very easy to use, instructions are clear and it comes with a number of 50mm nails for you to practise with. I’m finding that the depth the nails go to isn’t always the most consistent, but a quick whack with a hammer soon sets them right. For the price, nothing comes close
I do like how the light comes on when you pick it up though, that’s a nice touch to illuminate the work area
Quality nail gu
Is a very good nail gun. Great quality. Just be aware. Comes with no battery. And also be careful when ordering a battery as comes with no charger. So 3 deliveries later I was able to use. Lol. Probably me not reading. But once working was all great.
Good produc
Good product at a good price works with my makita battery through and adapte
Brilliant and easy to use nailgu
Great value for money very easy to use very happy with this tool made putting feather edge fencing easy an d quick also delivery was very good happy with the service
Works really well, once it gets going. A little fussy.
Got this last week and worked perfectly. Initially, at least. Since then, it seems to have developed a really annoying quirk. It appears to misfire 3 or 4 times before it fires but then keeps going as long as you can keep nails loaded into it. I fired over 50 in one session last night and it never missed a beat. At first it felt like the battery wasn’t charged as it sounded like it was trying to fire but it was charged fully. I’ve read other reviews that state a possible issue with it getting cold, particularly over night, but I’ve found that after it’s been idle for a few hours, it behaves the same. Others suggest some WD40 into the firing mechanism so I’ll try that. Shouldn’t have to do this with a new unit though.
So in conclusion, I have to make some firing attempts into a piece of scrap and on the 3rd or 4th attempt, it’ll fire and off we go. Not ideal but not a show stopper either. Using it only for my own hobby woodworking so not depending on it for day to day work where time is money. I’ve seen some tutorials on lubricating the firing pin and cleaning the housing but mine has been like this straight out of the box. Not ideal but if this is it’s only issue, I think I can live with it. If it gets worse, I suspect I’ll return it as I kept the original box.
Robin 16g Nailer what a beau
Absolutely luv these Ryobi nailer, I’ve got the 18g one already and luv it, was building a big workshop and cladding it with loglap so treated myself to this 16g one, what a thump this one has, without this I think I would still be cladding now, did a whole 8m x 3.5m x 8ft High in 2 days and most of the time was took up by measuring and cutting the nailing was fastest bit…Highly recommend this tool.
Great ryobi product agai
So easy to use ,only problem is a bit heavy
Excellent nail gun to add to a collection of èxisting of tools
hi, this nailer is superb, not so good good on value for money.
It feels safe and sturdy in the handy, a little heavy, but you get what you pay for. It hoots adequate brads, and Stapleton, loads of settings on it, so you can customise it to the wood your nailing into and ize of brads and there are plenty of sizes available.
Overall a fantastic nail gun, I built my summer house and lined it out in record time. Worth the money.
Prefect Addition For My Workshop
Been watching this online for months for the right price, with my work/hobby it was a must have to not only add to my Ryobi collection but perfect to assist with my Glue Ups.
Works a trea
Considering the price, this has performed as well as I would have hoped a ‘top-name’ nailer would have done. Sorted out my fence, no problems, no jams, never missed a beat. To cap it all, I bought this with a ‘Badaptor’ battery adaptor, which allows me to use my existing Makita batteries in this tool – which only increases the superb value for money! The one drawback is that these tools are a bit heavy so you need to use with care – having said that, I have an arthritic wrist – if you’re young and fit (and not a decrepit grandad like me!) this tool is ideal
A nice bit of kit, slightly disappointed a it only takes one size of brads
Used to nail pieces of wood together …well what else! Has a lot of power behind it but expensive for what it does. As the headline, disappointed it only take one size so that limits its use and because of that, plus the need to find a battery/ charger, expensive. Ultimate test is would I buy again … no!
Serious bit of kit! Easily as powerful as gas powered 2nd fix guns I’ve hired in the past. If you’re looking at hiring a gun a few times for DIY projects this is a better option. 3 year warranty when you register with Ryobi so you should get your moneys worth from it. Even comes supplied with some nails to get you started.
Good buy
Really love this nailer, really good at its job and saved me a lot of time using a hammer! So far have made some boxes and other small stuff but no doubt it will live up to most tasks I throw at it!
More than happy with product, when eventually got delivered. Ryobi need to start using plain boxes. Decent quality, works really well. Like the fact can alter amount of pressure required to bang nail in. On full, nail quite happily pierce through plaster. Can also change the amount of nail bedded in, which can be a little temperamental, depending on material. Overall a nice sturdy bit of kit. Just not the cheapest tool on market.
Another brilliant Ryobi produc
Bought to put up our fence panels round out garden. Well and truly up to the job, and love the two modes. I am not a strong woman but found even with the large battery on, this wasn’t too heavy to use for an extended period of time.
Could not afford a Dewal
I have standardized on Dewalt tools but could not validate 350 for a brad nailer. Especially as this is for occasional use. Ryobi have surprised me – this is a great nailer. I have tried all nail lengths and it easily fires them into a variety of wood. It is comfortable in the hand is not too heavy. I use a Ryobi to Dewalt battery converter so that I can use my Dewalt batteries. Overall, highly recommend.
Big and reliable
Battery pack can make this a little unwieldy as it is quite bulky in comparison to a purely pneumatic nailer but is well balanced. It is really sturdy and very easy to operate once you get the feel of it. The loading and jam clearing are simple and reliable. I haven’t had a jam yet in the couple of hundred nails I’ve driven so far. And that is with me driving them in at a 30 degree angle.
I was concerned that this would be too heavy and 16 Gauge would be too thick compared to 18 gauge unit and brad nails. This was not a concern once I got this unit and used it, the nailer has weight but it’s manageable even upside down (4.2Kg incl 5.0Ah battery) I’m 50+.
I’ve incl. a couple of images, one shows the 16 gauge brad nails in a 9mm hardwood ply, virtually as invisible as 18 gauge, I was worried these would be like real nails, there still thin nails just a little thicker, which is what I need for holding ply to the ceiling. (9mm ply, 32mm 16 gauge brads)
Another image shows the 16 gauge brad nails next to 18 gauge, as you can see there’s minimal difference in thickness (lengths are 25mm and 32mm I didn’t have same lengths around). when you hit a screw they both bend.
I could of bought this unit 30 cheaper from else where but Amazon customer service is second to none and other products that have failed over a year later, amazon has just been as good as gold and shipped out a replacement if needed and dealt with the supplier themselves, so I paid the extra, plus it was next day on prime.
Picture with arrows shows 16 gauge v 18 gauge in 9mm ply. (shot by 2 different guns).
Adjustable strike air pressure at rear, and fine adjust depth at shoe
If I were to choose again 18 gauge or 16 gauge, I’d go 16 gauge, it’s more versatile but still a thin nail, you wont be making frames with this, it’s more fence panels, wooden cladding, ply sheets on walls or ceilings. Works with soft or hardwood, ply or stock C16/C24, min 19mm (3/4″) x 1.6mm — max nail size 16G (1.6mm) x 65mm (2 1/2″), 100 nail clip
It’s a finishing nail gun (second fix woodwork) not for making partition walls.
For 200 it matches 400+ pro finishing guns.
enjoy
Great piece of ki
Great piece of kit and but like a brick outhouse.
excellent tool
I’ve been using this Ryobi One nail gun for about a month, and have used it to put-up a fence and attach the plywood to a stud wall. In both jobs it has worked extremely well, just as you would expect. There is no shortage of power and with a 5.0aH battery it has lasted extremely well. Overall I would definitely recommend this tool. It might just be worth noting that, with the battery on, it isn’t a light weight tool (which makes sense, because you’re holding a mini air compressor in your hand…), so just be ready for that.
Might have some charging issues
I have been testimg it with nails from 20 to 45mm. It has been working jist fine, but some times when it is cold. It will not charge. You might have to use several attempts to get it to charge again. Or maby heat it up, in a worn room.
Sturdy and powerful but...
I am very impressed by this nail gun.
It is easy to use, light and sturdy.
Nice quality materials made of.
Only bad thing for Ryobi is the pack
When you buy a power tool, not accessories, you are expecting it in a proper plastic case to hold it well.
This one comes in a cardboard box and makes it look like a cheap tool. Lack of professionalism.
Accurate and powerful
I previously had a corded *Titan nailer* which I bought because it was fairly cheap. There were 2 main issues with it, you couldn’t tell EXACTLY where the nail was firing from which meant if you wanted to do some finer bits of work you’d be in trouble. The other issue was that unless you pressed the nailer hard into the surface you’d always be left the head of nail poking out. In other words it wasn’t powerful enough.
*NO SUCH ISSUES HERE*
Firstly the Ryobi nailer makes it perfectly clear where the nail will fire from, I’ve tested this several times and get it firing with millimetre precision. Secondly this thing is ridiculously powerful. It drives a max 50mm nail with zero effort which means nails can be below the surface should you need them to be. It has a power setting on the back and depth control too should you need them.
Overall an amazing bit of kit.
Already more useful than I expected
I bought this nailgun because I am restoring some 1970’s kitchen cabinets and some handles have worked loose. They were originally attached by brad nails so I’ve used the same method – there’s no way I could have got a panel pin and hammer into the space where the nails were required.
Worked like a charm, put the nails in just under the surface and a little filler and paint and you’d never know it had been done.
Also been great for securing beadinig/trim around skirting, securing shelves in place, repairing a fence and there’s about another 10 jobs I can see where it’ll be the perfect tool.
Doesn’t like the 15mm nails so much, they can sometimes twist in the magazine, but that’s an occasional, minor thing and could be due to the nails I purchased.
Overall a time saver and pleased with it.
Ok, so I only buy Milwaukee cordless tools… until now. I’ve had a Milwaukee brad nailer in my basket for about 2 years now, waiting for a deal, they are around 360 for a bare unit, and have terrible reviews, very unreliable and constantly misfiring and inconsistent depth of nail heads. The Ryobi has excellent reviews and is well under half the price. But I really wanted to stick with Milwaukee batteries, so I ordered the Ryobi brad nailer and a battery adaptor to use with Milwaukee batteries. Well I think it’s one of the best tool decisions I ever made, this thing is unbelievably good! Has never misfired, compact size, light enough but feels sturdy. My air nailer is going in the bin. I was so impressed I went and bought Ryobi’s cordless random orbit sander as well, which is also excellent and very affordable. If any more of my Milwaukee gear packs up (which is highly likely) I would seriously consider a Ryobi replacement. Milwaukee just aren’t that good that they should be 2 to 3 times the price of a comparable Ryobi tool. I’m now eyeing up Ryobi’s cordless chainsaw as Milwaukee wants 600 for one (that’s some expensive firewood)
It works! Very well.
I had a mains-powered one before this, which constantly blew the breaker. This is a serious tool which fires brads in with ruthless efficiency. LED lights up as soon as you touch it. Rarely jams, too. Not too heavy on battery life.
However, none of the adjustments seem to make much difference – it just belts the nails in regardless.
Only slightly humorous note was the accessory belt clip – 🙂 – you’d need a pretty sturdy belt to hang this piece of gear on! It is NOT lightweight, so you’d probably end up with your trousers round your ankles!
Ryobi nail gun the bes
I have a pasload nailgun with gas and a battery this is a lot bette
Ryobi 18g cordless naile
I found this cordless nailer very easy to use and fill with the correct size of ‘pins’/nails ranging from 10mm to 50mm in length and of approximately 1-2mm thickness which in my opinion is suitable for a vast majority of jobs required despite some of the not so positive reviews about its capabilities. Depending on the application this nailer should be able to cope with affixing decking upto 25mm in thickness using a 40-50mm nail, also shed roof and side panels, fencing and gate work, it has many uses around the house. For stud work however, I would suggest using screws as the main fixing material giving a much stronger bond. Skirting to wooden battens, even picture framing through the sides (not top to bottom), possibly even glueing for a strong fix. A brilliant piece of kit.
Great 18g Brad Naile
I had looked at cheaper brad nailers but was concerned about being able to buy replacement batteries. I have a number of Ryobi 18+ tools so I have plenty of batteries available. The Ryobi nailer was much more expensive but I am pleased I stuck with Ryobi, out of the box it powered up straight away and fired the brads perfectly. I expect this to be another valued asset to my Ryobi collectio
Very impressed worked exactly as hoped
I was apprehensive about buying a battery powered nailer but I needn’t have worried as this performed exactly as I’d hoped.
I used this to make some shelves, covering 2″ CLS timber with 8mm MDF and wanted them to look like a clean, square finish. The brads from this did that job perfectly after a few trials to find the exact power and depth settings I needed – achieved with a very simple dial on the rear and turning handle on the “nose” of the nailer. I was then able to have them perfectly sunk without leaving much of a hole to fill to hide the heads.
The tool is easy to refill, with a nice sliding loader that’s done in seconds.
With regards to powering it, I had read reviews about which battery would be required (some saying 5.0a?!) but I risked the 2.0a to keep costs down and it worked perfectly fine, lasted long enough for me to use the approx. 200 brads I needed to get my jobs done
Highly recommend
Positives- the gun is intuitive, point shoot, depth and power all easily figured out without the manual .
Nailed 18mm plyboards together with ease leaving only a small head mark from the Brad nail..
Negatives
Manual is next to useless.
If you don’t already have Ryobi battery and charger then the costs goes up, however it was cheaper than the DeWalts and guess the batt means I will lean towards more ryobi tools – but if a tie in….
Good for the prics
Great little nail gun.
Uses the same battery as my lawn mower.
Easy to load and use, and strong fix.
It does falter once every 10 shots or so, so you have to re-apply and fire again.
Don’t know how I managed without it.
Skirtings, architrave, door stops – done them all
More eco than fuel cells; compressed air firing electrically! Too new to comment on durability.
Ryobi continue to rise in my estimation.
I wanted compressed air firing but without non-eco-friendly fuel cartridges. Ryobi invested this electrically charged compressed air cylinder – a stroke of genius which others are now immitating.
I’m impressed with the ease of loading, ease of firing, range of compatible brad nail lengths, number of shots I get from a 4000AHr battery.
Occasional nail jams can usually be ejected by releasing the clip on the top of the firing rail. I had to use a screwdriver once to get a stuck nail to move.
Behaves a little strangely when down to the last few nails – doesn’t like to fire them, perhaps not enough spring tension – have found I can load another clip in to fir the last few from the previous clip.
Have used this for 3 months this Summer. Hope it proves durable as I’ve started recommending to others and am considering migrating all my cordless tools to Ryobi as my old Bosh greens (DIY range) wear out and possibly my Makita too – but time will tell.
Great purchase
This has been a fantastic product in terms of its ease of use; the single battery system is fantastic and the overall build quality and functionality are excellent. Has performed faultlessly for the last 6 months. I have other Ryobi power tools and have never been disappointed with their quality, performance and value for money.
Used for nailing edge trims over laminate flooring….no more hammering. I have a few Ryobi 1 tools, they are really worth the money. Just be sure to keep out the way of kids, this nailer can be lethal. There are others out there at 4 times the price but for hobby use this is good. The nails are more like thin strands of wire but go in with quite a force. I use 5Ah batteries as the smaller capacity ones are no use if the job will involve a lot of nailing or drilling or whatever tool you are using. Great price on Amazon too.
I used my Ryobi Airstrike for the first time in anger this weekend making up some laminate wood beams for a new floor in a shed/utility area of the garden using old wood from a pallet. I needed many brads to secure the strips and all I can say is the speed compared with my compressed air nailer is very similar. I was using a 1.4AH battery so the whole unit is very light and I managed to get through several strips of brads with no sign of any power/battery charge issue.
Save the need for air compresso
I have used this gunb a couploe of times and it is very easy to use and seems do do the job very well. i was considering getting an air compressor version but glad I didnt. Not sure ion how long the 2V battery wil last but for my uses (woodworking hobbist) it should be fine.
Its light yet feels sturdy and will hopfully last me a good few years. This will spped up my projects no end.
Pros:
– Light
– Easy to load
– no air compressor needed
– Cordless
– one battery fits all
Cons:
– Instructions poor
– No deal that sells this model with a battery
Brillia
I will start by prefacing that I am only a hobbyist DIY enthusiast and in no way qualified to say whether or not this nailer from Ryobi would be a good trade option, but for me it is fantastic.
It has served its purpose already and is now being used for other projects. The convenience of not having compressed air and hoses is a big plus for me, and not having to actually hammer nails in is a God send. The only issue I have ad is with the jam release mechanism, being very VERY stiff, but I suppose this is a safety feature as you wouldn’t want your brad nails flying out at you mid job.
It does require the purchase of a battery to use, however I already have a few Ryobi One+ tools and batteries, which is what actually drew me to this particular nailer.
Brilliant never look back
Always wanted this nail gun for work but couldn’t afford it at first so bought a cheeper version which broke before first job completed got a replacement lasted 12months, finally got this Ryobi and wished I just got it from the start it’s fantastic, powerful and long lasting battery 5.0Ah
This product nails like nothing else I’ve experienced. I thought nailing MIA through the front seats of a Cherokee with her chain hitting her chest while banging on the dash was good, but this is something else! Live fast, die young. Ryobi do it well
Easy to use and powerful enough
I’m now looking for new projects so I can keep using this nailer. It’s so easy to use, even my 6 year old can use it (only under close supervision, of course).
Don’t bother with the belt clip as it won’t sit stood without a batter with that on.
What a tool! Makes pinning and nailing so much quicker, especially when your trying to hold everything together. I think I’ll be looking for a angled frame gun when they come to the UK
Over the years I have collected a variety of tools to do various jobs and appreciate that a tool is only amazing if you have a need for it. A while back I took the plunge to stick with One+ from Ryobi and have built the collection around this system. I’m not going to write a long specification review as you can read that when comparing gun to gun, but I can tell you it does exactly what you need it to do, effectively, quickly and cleanly. The 2mm head 18g nails sit just below the surface off the wood on the pressure/depth I have set and are already difficult to see given the grain and pattern of the wood. I have used this to install the batten and now the larch on our film + wine room (parents name for it) in the garden. I have been incredibly impressed with the grip strength of the nails, on a rare ocassion when I’ve made a mistake, removing them is impossible and they have to be cut off instead. A picture is attached, not close up I know, but hopefully gives a rough impression.
Had a look at other nailers (could not get the Bosch) so opted for the Ryobi have used it three times so far without any problems and this being on pretty tough jobs have used three different lengths of nails on the jobs done one being the longest nail you can use never had a problem I use the 5ah battery with this model.
HOW DID I MANAGE WITHOUT
GREAT PIECE OF KIT. FIRES 50MM 18 GAUGE BRADS INTO HARDWOOD WITH NO PROBLEM. NOT EVEN TURNED UPTO FULL POWER AND IT CAN BURY THE HEADS INTO OAK. PLUS NO CABLES OR AIRLINES TO WORRY ABOUT.
As a hobbyist, I’ve spent much time (and money) on nail/brad guns – mainly due to the gas ones being too expensive when not using it as a trade.
For my tasks in recycling pallets, this is just the ticket.
It fires fast, I’m yet to have it jam and it is virtually recoil-less.
I have various Ryobi One+ tools (Combi-drill, Screwdriver, Circular Saw; even the fan!) and the quality remains throughout.
The batteries I use are non-OEM 1,4 & 5 amp and all work (thought the 5 amp might make it a bit heavy. It doesn’t).
When the price dropped, I just had to snap it up.
I have no regrets in doing so.
Great 2nd fix gu
Brilliant. Got lots of Ryobi one stuff. Bought this for specific job thinking I would not use it again much but what a surprise out of van every day almost.
Great piece of kit. No cartridges, hasn’t jammed on me (and seems easy to sort if it does) and rammed countless nails through American white oak for skirting and facing through the hole of the downstairs of my house.
Some of the nails didn’t sink in completely and I had to finish with a punch. I think it was due to me not putting enough pressure on the gun into the wood, as most sank absolutely fine and only those where I didn’t push firmly against the surface had a problem. I don’t know how other guns compare in this regard, however, so I’ve knocked a star off purely for that – I might be wrong and it’s all on me. Easily avoided though – push firmly to surface.
Don’t often do reviews but this bit of kit deserves 5stars – does what it’s says! Easy and safe to use and does job well and is fairly quite! No need for a compressor and hoses! I’m a big fan of the one+ series and this is just as brilliant as the rest of the Ryobi tools!
Although not Ryobis fault I would recommend buying a box of longer nails for skirting bored – while the ones in the box were ok I just feel they could have been longer thus making more secure
The usual Ryobi wondertool ! It is a lot bigger than I expected but boy does it do the job……65mm (2.5″) x 1.5mm brad ..wham into hardwood no trouble, and all you need is the Ryobi battery and charger of which I now have plenty. I have a Paslode gas stapler which is professional fencing kit at over 500 and this is better!
This is a really excellent nailer. In a completely different class to the ...
This is a really excellent nailer. In a completely different class to the cheaper cordless models. A tad heavy with the 4.0Ah battery, but the weight is actually an advantage in holding the nailer steady when it fires
Bought this to replace temperamental Bostik gas nailer which had completely failed and I’m now a massive fan of this device. So good I am buying One+ device to replace other kit when it fails
Awesome tool. Powerful and works for a long period with no sign of slowing down. I’ve used others systems with Electric and Gas. This tool is fare better, no gas to worry about. The nails are great for fence work through to skirting boards. Well designed.
Don't be put off by brand as not just a diy tool
First nailgun I have owned and not a brand I would normal go for but checking lots of YouTube vids for test this plus the 16 gauge came out on top and not just on price. So far very happy and surprised how much I have used it.
Having perches my new nail gun I’m very pleased to say that I’m very happy with it as it does exactly what I needed it for.well balance and pack with plenty of power for driving nail deep in as well…great bit of kit.
Don’t generally do reviews but most for this product are a load of bull and felt the need to as this brad / pin gun is as good as the senco equivalent but half the price well impressed nicely weighted, well made feels robust , joiner by trade and been using it for the last month without a problem firing pin leaves minimal damage on surface of timber and fires 40mm pins into oak no probs