Tacwise 1183 Electric Nail Gun 18G/50mm Brad Nailer
Dedicated 18G Electric Nailer
This dedicated nail gun has been precision manufactured to drive 18 gauge brads with accuracy and with little marking to the surface of the timber. Ideal to speed through a wide variety of tasks, this electric nail gun will save the busy tradesman a lot of time and free one hand to guide and position the work piece. This model is equally ideal for a temporary fix during glue drying.
Safety Features.
This nail gun comes equipped with a nose safety device and single shot trigger to prevent accidental firing as well as an on/off switch and light.
Nailing Specification.
The 18G/50 is capable of firing 18 gauge (type 180) nails from 20 to 50mm in length.
- Fires 180 (18G) nails between 20-50mm.
- Magazine capacity of 100 nails or staples.
- Tool weight 2.3 Kg.
- 3 tier safety mechanism.
- Quick-release loading.
- Nose protector.
- Impact resistant body.
- Max 30 nails per minute.
- Belt hanging hook.
Open Nose Gate
Designed to keep downtime to a minimum, this feature allows user to clear any unlikely nail jams quickly and easily. Simply flick open, clear and discard jammed fixing and you are ready to go within seconds.
Many Applications
Delivering great results on applications such as softwood and medium woodwork, flooring and panelling, door and window frame assembly, sub-flooring and many others.
High Capacity Magazine
The 18G/50 Nail Gun embraces an all new magazine with a high level of precision. As with all new generation Tacwise electrics there is a quick release nail gate and easy close side load system.
No gas or compressor required
Fast and convenient these second fix, dedicated nailers, are quick to load and do not require gas packs or compressors… simply load, plug in / turn on and fire. Perfect in the workshop or for the busy tradesman on the move.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Nails | 180 20-50mm | 180 20-50mm | 18G 20-50mm |
| Staples | 91 15-30mm | ||
| Magazine Capacity | 100 Nails, 100 Staples | 100 Nails | 100 Nails |
| Tool Weight | 2.5 Kg | 2.3 Kg | 1.7 Kg |
| Supplied in a Carry Case | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Might suit you if: | You need a powerful tool for heavyweight applications | You need a professional and powerful dedicated nailing tool | You need to perform high speed/volume nailing tasks and have an air compressor |
| Weight: | 3.6 kg |
| Dimensions: | 42 x 12.5 x 38 cm; 3.6 Kilograms |
| Model: | 1183 |
| Colour: | Orange |
| Manufacture: | Tacwise |
| Colour: | Orange |
Great tool,it light to use takes a load of nails or staples feels good in your hand manoeuvre into every corner,just great in every way,cushty tool.
Everything about this nail gun is simple and straight forward.
Great nail gun . The only thing that lets it down is the soft tip which falls off now and again.
If this gets lost then the nail gun marks the surface of the wood
The nails dont always punch right in you have to finish with a nail punch but not all the time nice weight to it and easy to use
A little on the heavy side, however for a diy’er a great buy compared to the very expensive gas guns.
Have to admit I was worried its not strong enough but after using it in sheds, for parts of doors etc, it’d really good. Took me a few tries to get used to it but once you do, it’s good. For price, it’s good as it gets I feel
Have to admit I was worried its not strong enough but after using it in sheds, for parts of doors etc, it’d really good. Took me a few tries to get used to it but once you do, it’s good. For price, it’s good as it gets I feel
It did the job I installed 750 of T&G pine cladding big time save
This dedicated Brad nailer (Doesn’t take staples) is ideal for most DIY jobs around the house tackling things like fencing, joinery, trim and detailing work. I most recently used it to tack scotia beading around room after laying a laminate floor. I like the fact that there are plenty of safety features and the “nose” doesn’t damage the face of the job. It’s reasonable lightweight and maneuverable although would have been better if the magazine was angled away as in some Tacwise models to get into those tight corners. Ergonomic and easy to load and with a few practice shots putting slight downward pressure when firing ,each brad is lost just under the surface. Plenty of Cable length, and a sturdy carry box adds value. overall, does what it was designed for really well and am pleased I bought it.
A very good nailgun, but im missing a depthindicator.
You can only adjust the depth the nails go in, by the pressure you put on the gun, wich is unreliable.
Pratice pressure on a pice of scrap wood.
Easy to use, easy to reload and pretty light and handy.
A very good nailgun, but im missing a depthindicator.
You can only adjust the depth the nails go in, by the pressure you put on the gun, wich is unreliable.
Pratice pressure on a pice of scrap wood.
Easy to use, easy to reload and pretty light and handy.
Does exactly what you would expect…and speeds the job up no end
If I had my time again, I may try the angled version instead, but the nails hold well and it’s had no problem punching through hardwood with the longest nails (pins) it will take. Case is handy too.
If I had my time again, I may try the angled version instead, but the nails hold well and it’s had no problem punching through hardwood with the longest nails (pins) it will take. Case is handy too.
Arrived on time and cant wait to use it
I highly recommend one of these to everybody
Decent nail gun for light work. Struggled to get nails through mdf skirting into softwood frame even with two hands and lots of pressure. Occasionally had problem with 50mm nails missing every other fire, other sizes perfect. That said, yeah it’s been useful used several times on lighter applications no problem.
Decent nail gun for light work. Struggled to get nails through mdf skirting into softwood frame even with two hands and lots of pressure. Occasionally had problem with 50mm nails missing every other fire, other sizes perfect. That said, yeah it’s been useful used several times on lighter applications no problem.
This does exactly what it says on the tin. So far, I’ve fired over 1000 (brad) nails in several different sizes with no problems.
Saves loads of time and hasn’t faulted yet – like it a lo
I bought it to build a formwork plank. I used it with 50mm nails and for this project it worked perfectly, had no problem with nailing, even with one hand (of course you must hold it very strongly!) It is true, it is sensible for electric power. You must have a good electrical circuit with 16A breakers at least, and a good quailty extension cord of 30m maximum. Above 30m it won’t work correctly! The nailer gun is enough strong, nothing was broken or injured, even i used it outdoor, in rain, and very difficult circumstances. The 50mm nails are fixing enough strongly. In sum I’m very satisfied, I think it’s a very good solution for fast secondary nailing.
Does the job nicely. Easy to use and decently made.
I brought these Tacwise electric nail gun to put some new fencing up for our daughter. It did just the job and I am extremely please with this purchase. I would really recommend this particular product.
Just what I hoped for and expected. Works well and I wish I’d bought one of these before now. Handles a good range of brads. Indispensable.
Works great. The power needed for the 50mm nail drive is immense so ensure you have a suitable fuse box that will handle it. I tried it plugged into my workshop outlet and it continually blew a fuse after 3 nails. Disheartened I thought it was faulty. But after doing some research, next day I tried it on an extension lead straight from the house mains and it worked like a charm. You obviously need to put a decent pressure on it to ensure it drives the nails all the way through, but it was easy and worked well with two hands – only left a few proud when I was at a funny angle which were easy to finish with my pin hammer.
It being Sweden we decided to replace the original with a wooden ceiling.
The thought of doing this above your head nailing by hand was just too depressing.
We finished the job my wife and I without the usual disputes when working together.
The nail gun is easy to use, easy to load and just a good bit of kit.
Both of us using it with no problems.
It being Sweden we decided to replace the original with a wooden ceiling.
The thought of doing this above your head nailing by hand was just too depressing.
We finished the job my wife and I without the usual disputes when working together.
The nail gun is easy to use, easy to load and just a good bit of kit.
Both of us using it with no problems.
Made constructing a log store far easier than I expected. Easy to use, driving around 1000 nails, with only one misfire – my fault – which was very simple to remedy. Extremely pleased with its performance.
it’s great nail gun to use, easy to operate. very good when using it on soft wood but if you have a hard wood it doesn’t quite go all the way i
Great product. Did a 40 foot fence with it and got it done really easily. Not cordless but for the money, this is a great buy.
fantastic bit of kit dont do enough work now to warrent an air gun but this is an exellent option ,, fast ,easy to use ,,,,, you might consider the racked back version for easier access ? and order more nozle caps , you will loose them all in all a no brainer for detail work and trims go on get it !
Made quick work of a big stretch of fencing. The nails look like nothing but they hold fast and I live up on the cliffs so the winds are challenge. a good investment.
Fantastic bit of kit dead easy to use, not too heavy to handle easy to load my only complaint would be the length of the mains cable could really do with being about 2 metres longer but then it would need a bigger case so i guess it’s a price/ practicality thing mind plugging an extension lead is no big deal
Fantastic bit of kit dead easy to use, not too heavy to handle easy to load my only complaint would be the length of the mains cable could really do with being about 2 metres longer but then it would need a bigger case so i guess it’s a price/ practicality thing mind plugging an extension lead is no big deal
– Nice strong case (which you can padlock)
– Instructions are clear and concise (QR code option too)
– 2.7kg in weight and not too heavy for a lady to use
Worked great in helping me put up fence panels.
i used this for my garage for 18mm ply. it did it jobs. just one this make sure your fuse in your fuse box and take the load. as it kept tripping. but once i put a bigger AMP fuse, all ok. good for thin ply and straw board but that’s about it for really. but good device.
I’ve just secured 18, 8 foot x 4 foot x 11mm OSB boards to make a false ceiling in my workshop, and so far I’ve used over 2,000 40mm nails and the gun has never faltered! I’m a small person (5′ 7″ tall) with a slight build and I did not find the weight of the gun too much using it above my head. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
The only slight comment I’d like to make is that it should come supplied with a rubber nose protector for use on none hard surfaces . I only discovered this when I read through the supplied instruction manual. So far I’ve telephoned the suppliers a week & a half ago and they said that they would send me one….Still waiting as at the 26/04/2015. I’ve also emailed them through their website tonight so let’s see if I get any response there.
Ken Driver
Northumberland
I’ve just secured 18, 8 foot x 4 foot x 11mm OSB boards to make a false ceiling in my workshop, and so far I’ve used over 2,000 40mm nails and the gun has never faltered! I’m a small person (5′ 7″ tall) with a slight build and I did not find the weight of the gun too much using it above my head. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
The only slight comment I’d like to make is that it should come supplied with a rubber nose protector for use on none hard surfaces . I only discovered this when I read through the supplied instruction manual. So far I’ve telephoned the suppliers a week & a half ago and they said that they would send me one….Still waiting as at the 26/04/2015. I’ve also emailed them through their website tonight so let’s see if I get any response there.
Ken Driver
Northumberland
I’ve never used a nail gun before, so this was going to be pretty interesting. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and in no time at all I was outside, nail gun in hand, ready for action. The cable is a decent length for indoor work, but if you are doing anything outside you would need an extension lead. I approached the fence with caution. With some of the recent high winds, a couple of pieces of wood had blown off the fence panels, along with a section of trellis. I followed the instructions and managed to nail on the fence pieces and trellis in a couple of minutes. I was soon inside, basking in the satisfaction of a job well done, and quickly done too. I had also not managed to kill myself or hurt myself in any way, mainly due to reading the instructions and operating it in accordance with these, but also due to the excellent safety features that the nail gun possesses. I would definitely recommend this product for the types of tasks which I used it for.
A solid and reliable piece of DIY equipment.
I’m not a huge DIY fan but was quite pleased to get a chance to try out and review this product. There were a couple of small projects in the garden that needed doing and was able to put the nail gun to good use.
The gun is easy to load and the instructions are clear and easy to follow. It’s a sturdy piece of kit and comes with a good carry case to stow away in.
It is a sturdy and moderately weighty beast (weighing in at 2.7 kg), constructed from heavy-duty plastic, which allows you to feel it may last a good few years. And it also comes in a decent quality plastic storage box.
Loading and operating it couldn’t be simpler. Simply unlock the loading rail, slip a strip of nails into the slot and lock it again. It features a safety mechanism on the tip/firing point, which prevents you from firing it unexpectedly (simply apply a small amount of pressure, onto whatever you’re nailing, to unlock the trigger).
So far, I’ve used it to nail some strips of wood to the sides of our shed (across the top of some stapled-on thick poly sheeting, which was coming loose, to stop snow coming in at the base in winter). I whizzed round our 12 x 8 shed in no time (a job that would probably have taken an hour or so “manually”).
You can get nails between 2-5cm (here on Amazon). Other than that, it also comes with a belt-hook (though, unless you’re tight to the gills, it may well cause your trousers to fall down!) and a removable protective rubber tip.
Like many power tools nowadays, it advises you not to use it on an extension. It does say, though, that if you must then make sure it’s under 30m (see the instructions for full information). I’d also recommend some ear protectors if you’re using it for extended periods.
All in all, I highly recommend it.
This is a very solid, sturdy and effective nail gun which I am able to highly recommend. When holding and using the product it has a feeling of robustness to it and lt gets the job done on a quick and efficient manner. In addition the product feels safe to use and can be confidently handled even by those who are relatively inexperienced at DIY tasks.
Highly recommended.
The Tacwise Brad Nail Gun is very much a function over form item, and while it’s solidly built it doesn’t have the posh feel of a Bosch or Makita product. It comes with a useful case, which has a slot for the instructions and enough space for a pack of brads.
In use it works exactly as you’d hope, but for best results you need push on the back of the nail gun while firing, otherwise the recoil results in the top millimetre of the brad sticking out. Even hardwood presented it with no problems.
My only criticisms would be the shape of grip and the trigger. The trigger is unnecessarily large and the grip is shapeless. It does the job, but ergonomics seem to have passed it by (it could also do with some rubber on it). Neither point is enough to lose it a star though.
Presented in a nice, strong moulded mase which not only holds the nail gun, but also the user instruction manual and nail pack. It is well designed and is also biodegradable. There is also provision to padlock the case for security of the contents. The nails are easy to load, and the literature gives clear instructions about which nails should and shouldn’t be used. It is sturdy and robust, but still lightweight enough for continued use, Having used a few different tools from the Tacwise range I generally rate them very highly, the 18G electric nail gun is no different. As with all their tools this one feels well made, performs well and is easy to use. On the safety side, there is no chance of nails being shot out as the point where the nails come out has to be pressed down on the spot where the nail needs to go. It comes with a substantial lead. The first thing to note is that for precision you need to press the trigger and at the same time apply some weight with the other hand on the body of the nailer as any slight recoil will mean that the nail is not flush with the surface and you would then need a hammer to finish off. Highly recommended.
This is a superb, well made, sturdy Nail Gun, and at under 120 provides a much cheaper solution to comparable brands of gas powered air nailers such as DeWalt.
In testing the gun made light work of both 1×2 and 2×2, and its hard case is the perfect storage solution ensuring that the gun does not get damaged when used on the go, and even has a lock option (pad-lock not provided).
In testing this shows that it offers all of the power and accuracy of an air-compression powered gun, with only one downside – it is mains powered and NOT chord less.
A battery powered model would be a more flexible option, but for the money this really is a fantastic power tool to have in your tool box.
I found this nail gun so easy to use and very efficient. It comes in a sturdy, lockable carry box, complete with a well-written manual and some nails to get you going. It is a decent weight in the hand, solid enough to be reassuring and not so heavy it makes your wrist ache. The nails fire quickly and cleanly into place and loading the gun is simple. There is a protective, removable ‘nose’ to stop marking tender surfaces and I found it very useful.
It’s a wonderful addition to my toolbox and I highly recommend it.
I’ve used a few Tacwise staple/nail guns in the past but this has to be the best by far.
It comes packaged in a rather large but sturdy carrying case, Tacwise were kind enough to include nails in with the item so that I could test it properly, I assuming you don’t normally get nails included and would have to buy these seperately.
The nail gun itself is fairly large, runs of electric so differs from the compressed air type and some may prefer this model as it doesn’t require anything else to operate out of the box. Very easy to load the nails and then you’re pretty much set. It’s worth testing on some spare pieces of wood first, especially if you’re doing jobs around the house that you want to take care with and you’re not entirely sure how the nail gun will operate.
I tested on a couple of odd bits of wood and the nails went in cleanly with the heads flush with the surface of the wood, so didn’t have any issues with how it did it’s job. We’ve been having a conservatory fitted and I’ve needed to do jobs here and there so it’s come in handy for a few things and performed well at everything I’ve used it for.
The unit itself is well made and looks as though it might last well, it’s a decent weight and after a long period of use can feel slightly heavy but I guess that’s to be expected from any handheld tool.
No issues with the unit, it’s priced at over 100 but you do get what you pay for, a solidly built and solidly performing nail gun that you shouldn’t have any issues with.
Once again Tacwise have come up with another excellent nail gun to add to my power tool collection.
This particular nail gun does an exceptional job and is really easy to use. You manage to achieve perfect results as long as you use both hands as recommended.
I’ve used a number of Tacwise stapler and nail gun products and have found the quality to be consistently excellent. This Brad Nail Gun is no exception.
– It is reassuringly solid in the hand and the metal nail holder seems very well constructed.
– It fires 18G brad nails straight through timber, no problem
– Two-handed operation gives more reliable results than one-handed (which will often require finishing the nail off with a hammer)
– A rubber nose cap is a useful accessory, to avoid marking of the timber, such as when used for skirting indoors
– Good case and instructions
Tacwise Brad Electric Nail Gun.
I have used one before and new the concept and also how to use it so that was a step ahead of the learning curve. Where this is at it’s best is used as a Nail gun in one hand while you hold something in place with the other, I used it for outside work in a shed I have and some light fencing, Also holding boarding in place, It makes the job easier and many times faster, the thought of holding a board with your elbow holding a nail and hitting it with a hammer is just silly. I used it with 18 gauge nails and these went into the wood with great ease and held it very well. You could obviously use it to hold something in the short term then reposition it and fix it properly. The nails are in a magazine so that it takes just seconds to reload. The head of the Gun doesn’t seem to mark what it’s up against. There is a indicator to warn you when to reload or how many you still have available. It’s not a light tool and could not be to do the job it does, It comes in a good carry plastic case which can carry extra nails. I never needed it but it has a quick release head in the case of it being jammed, One of the very useful things, but very simple is that there is an indicator light to tell you if its’ on or off. There’s a belt hook, though I never used it. A very good tool and if you can use it often will pay for itself both in time and effort.
This nail gun is very powerful and is a joy to use.
I have used other guns in the past and they are much of a muchness and to be honest did not live up to the hype .
But this one does I tried it out on a piece of hickory and it punched it in no problem at all
Normally you have to tap the head home with a hammer with this one I didn’t( a proper job)
We would highly recommend
Having recently tested an air compressed Tacwise nail gun I was looking forward to trying out what turned out to be the more senior member of the Tacwise family of nail guns.
The 18G comes in a good quality, lockable carry case, with a starter set of nails. The nails are easily loaded into the dispensing cartridge and using the gun is very straight forward. After plugging in to the mains supply you need to switch on the gun via a switch on the base of the pistol grip and you’re good to go. I was initially surprised at the power of the gun, and the quite loud way in which the nails are dispensed. I don’t know why, but I was expecting something a little quieter. The gun cannot be accidentally discharged as the fire head needs to be nose-to-nose with the surface the nails are being applied to.
I used this gun to finish of some decking that a friend and myself were fitting and I was more than impressed on both the performance and time saving abilities of the gun. A great addition for any serious DIY advocate…. Highly recommended.
We’re planning a good deal of DIY and improvement around our house this summer, so when this fella popped up in my feed for review, I jumped at the chance. It came with a handy set of nails for me to test it with, so off I went.
Firstly, this is the first nail gun I have ever attempted to use, and I have to say, I was sort of terrified of it. However, the item is sturdy, easy to handle and did not feel unweildy when I lined it up against my bit of test wood for firing.
It comes with a magazine capable of holding a large number of nails, and can cope with nails between 15 & 20mm in length, which makes it ideal for doing fixes like skirting boards etc around the house. It also has a soft muzzle protector to prevent the tip of the gun from marking softer woods during use. – Plus a handy belt holster (although I do not think I would ever be comfortable hanging something that could fire nails at my feet from my waist!)
To test it I fired off a few nails into some test woods at various hardnesses/thicknesses. It worked beautifully, producing a flush finish with no effort at al in softer woods, and a little hand pressure on the back to absorb the recoil performing to the same standard in hard woods.
Unlike other models I have seen this does not require the use of an air compressor, meaning it can be plugged in, used and put away by the average DIYer. It also comes in a sturdy plastic case with space for storing a couple of boxes of nails too.
All in all a good quality piece of kit, which is going to save me an awful lot of time and bent nails in the future!
This is a very powerful, yet easy to use electric nail gun. Tacwise are a very reputable brand, and we have several of their products, as my husband does a lot of DIY projects around the house and garden. It comes in a sturdy, moulded plastic carrycase, which is a welcome bonus, and also comes with a pack of 50mm nails, ready for use. It is easy to load, easy to use, and easy to store. The only slight drawback for my husband is that it is a little heavy to use (he suffers with arthritis) which can be a little difficult. It is an accurate, rapid-fire nail gun, and when the nails go in, they go in deep! If it jams, it is easy to unblock, with the minimum of effort. It’s ideal for tacking, post-gluing, and smaller DIY projects in particular. It comes with a decent length power cord, and has an on/off switch, and a very effective safety mechanism which means the gun can’t be fired unknowingly. The Tacwise 18G Brad Electric Nail Gun is a very welcome addition to our Power Tools, and will have frequent use. Highly recommended.
This is a very good nail gun. The build of the gun is of a very high standard and, barring a minor niggle about the length of the power chord, this would be hard to beat for a semi-professional / amateur builder. Of course, it’s not quite up to the power of the “professional” units that rely on air compressors, but this is more than good enough for almost all household tasks. Added to that, the safety features are well thought out. This is critical for its target market. You would have to try quite hard to get it to fire accidentally (and don’t even try!). What I particularly liked was that, compared with other units, it is easy to access tight corners and the visibility of where you are nailing is good. Overall, a great product.
The Tacwise electric 18G 50mm nail gun is a superb piece of kit. It is a powerful nail gun but unlike some nail guns quite light and easy to handle. So far I have used it to repair some of my fencing with no problems – which for me is a miracle as DIY and I do not mix. The manual is nice and easy to follow. Being electric you just need to plug it in and away you go. The lead is a little short but you can always plug it into and extension lead. The nail gun comes in a good sturdy plastic case which is easy to store. The nails can be loaded without any difficulty – again the instructions are easy to follow. Tacwise have a reputation for making high quality products and in the case of this nail gun this reputation is well deserved.
This is a high quality powerful nailer for the DIY enthusiast or occasional professional user.
It fires a range of tacks suitable for most tasks such as fencing or light construction. The gun is powerful enough to drive a 50mm length tack into softwoods with very little effort. For harder woods a second hand is required to prevent the head of the tack from protruding. High rates of fire are possible if the task requires – one per second is easily achievable and it is accuracy that suffers rather than a mechanical limitation of the gun. There is a plastic attachment fitted to the end (removable) which prevents the surface of the wood from being marked at the cost of leaving a small part of the tack protruding which then requires finishing with a punch.
The whole gun feels very sturdy and well made. The cable is long enough for most tasks, and there is a belt hook to allow hands free positioning of the woods. There is also a clear indicator of how many tacks are left via the clear section of the loading part. The case is also very sturdy and well marked although it would have been nice to have a place to secure the plastic anti-mark tip when it is not being used as this is the sort of thing that can get lost. It balances well in the hand and I used it for quite a while before I started getting an ache in my wrist.
Overall then this is a very well made piece of equipment which does its job very well.
Having used a few different tools from the Tacwise range I generally rate them very highly, the 18G electric nail gun is no different. As with all their tools this one feels well made, performs well and is easy to use. The 18G 50mm Electric Nail Gun is a dedicated nailer and it has a range of features that make it particularly fit for this purpose.
To start with there’s the professional magazine that can hold up to 100 x 18 guage brad nails. Inside the magazine, nail rails make fast reloading a doddle and a clear window allows you to keep a check on how many nails you have left. Next is the rubber nose attachment which allows work on softer woods without fear of marking their surface – but to be honest it’s not needed for a lot of jobs. The nose itself has a long reach which makes getting into tight corners less difficult whilst a quick release catch is intended to make clearance of any nail jams very easy.
The gun is not particularly heavy so you don’t need both hands to use it but, by applying pressure to the back of the gun with your second hand when firing, it ensures that the nail heads sit flush to the surface of the wood they’re being fired into. One final handy feature is the belt hook for carrying the gun.
This is a top of the range electric nail gun and it comes in a tough black plastic case which houses the gun, a user manual, and has room for a couple of packs of 18G nails.
In short, a capable nail gun let down by a few minor design flaws.
Tacwise have put together a good nail gun, using 18SWG nails which are 1.2mm in diameter and not huge heavy duty nails. The nails vary in length which means you can find the right length for the job in hand.
I noted on using the gun that some pressure needs to be applied to get the nail fully in as it jolts back when the trigger is pulled. If you think about it then it makes sense to do so. The loading was pretty straight forward.
There is virtually no chance of an accidental firing as the head must be pressed fully on a surface to fire. That is a big plus as I have seen many injuries from accidental firing.
I used the gun to repair a section of fencing and the nails went in well and held well without being too noticeable.
I generally think the gun to be too heavy to use the belt hook, but can be used to hang up when not in use.
Over all impressed!
We previously used the Tacwise 181ELS Electric Nail Gun, which definitely did the trick for our limited needs (stray fence panels, skirting etc), but this new model feels better in every way.
Capable of holding 80 brad nails between 20mm and 50mm lengths (as opposed to 100 15-35mm nails in our older model), this is a powerful nail gun. Heavier and with more punch than the 181ELS, this is a reliable piece of equipment and sure to come in handy for all kinds of future DIY.
It comes in an easy-to-store case, which is a nice contrast to some of the cheaper old drills etc tangling up our DIY cupboard!
Before using the Tacwise 18G, it’s worth noting that it really does have some power behind it, so you’re going to want to use both hands, press firmly against the surface being nailed or at least keep a hammer handy to finish any protruding nails that aren’t pushed in far enough. This really wasn’t a problem though, just an indication of the strength behind the gun.
This TacWise Nail Gun is presented in a nice, strong ABS Moulded Case which not only holds the Nail Gun, but also the User Instruction Manual and Nail Pack. It is well designed and is also biodegradable. There is also provision to padlock the case for security of the contents.
* The Operator’s Manual is clearly written, with valuable health and safety advice and Power Tool Use & Care recommendations as well. I have never used one of these tools but even I understood what was written and found it easy to follow. It is multilingual and is written in French, German, Spanish and Italian as well as English. For those with Smart Phones there is a QR Code that can be scanned where answers to frequently asked questions can be found. There is also a QR Code inside the carry case and on the Gun itself.
* The machine is sturdy and not too heavy — 2.7kgs to use (I have aversion to weighty things because of lack of wrist strength). Having said that, it feels well made and not in the least flimsy. I think it will give long service for professional use
* There is a removable rubber ‘nose’ which can be applied if using the Gun on a surface that would be liable to mark. I took it off as I was only using it outside on the fence.
* Loading the strip of nails was extremely easy and is exactly as shown on the diagram in the Operator’s Guide. There is a little window so that the user can see if the nails are near to running out. The nails able to be used are 180 Type and lengths of 20, 25, 30, 32, 35, 40, & 50mm
* Clearing a jam is also easy (although it did not jam when I was using it).
* What I really liked is that for safety, there is an On/Off switch, rather than just plugging in to the extension lead and turning the electricity on at the wall socket. I felt the On/Off switch was a bonus. There is a little green light that illuminates when you have switched the electricity on at the Gun. This is a useful reminder to turn the local switch off after use before packing back into the case. Also, even once switched on at the appliance, nails cannot be accidentally discharged as you have to push the head onto the surface to be nailed.
* As well as a very sturdy belt hook there is a little window area when the owner can identify the Gun as theirs. The plastic cover could be glued down to secure so that the identity could not easily be removed. The power cable is of a good length, 3 metres from plug to unit.
* The Nail Gun has the CE — Declaration of Conformity. There is a 1 Month Guarantee for if you are not completely satisfied with the product or it is faulty or damaged on purchase. The consumer has the choice of replacement or refund. On production of Proof of Purchase there is Free One Year Servicing and a One Year Standard Warranty.
I have never used a Nail Gun before, so to try it out I used it to mend some dodgy parts of our garden fence and it was very successful. Once the ground has dried out I will be attacking other fencing on the other side of our small garden. I was using the nail gun in the upright position as opposed to downwards, as you would if doing something to flooring etc. I was expecting it to be hard to use and with a lot of kick back, but this was not the case.
I feel that this is a quality Power Tool, reasonably priced and well presented and am therefore giving it 5 stars and this is not because it was free!
I have attached some photos that I have taken of the product.
Great alternative to a gas powered nail gun – if you have electrical power available.
As a general rule I use screws rather than nails when putting wood together. It’s the engineer in me that likes the mechanical strength of screws not the actual need in most places. However, even I accept that for some applications, using a load of screws is expensive, slow and over the top for the job you are doing.
In this case I was making up a fence to go along one side of my garden – it’s around 1.5 acres so not small – and a nail gun is just the job. Fast, strong and easy to use.
This Tacwise gun takes 50mm brads (2″) which is ideal for most medium framing or fencing jobs. The nails are driven home properly with very little marking on the wood surface – not really an issue on a fence to be honest – and that indicates a bit of engineering precision going on there.
Weight is good. Now that is subjective but I like tools that have a bit of heft to them as it suggests quality and longevity. Of course this is a bit of a disadvantage if you have to hump them around a lot and use them in stress positions. I figure this nail gun is about the weight of a bag of sugar and I can easily live with that. It’s certainly a bit lighter than a Paslode gun.
You can get stainless or galavanised nails so you have good choice there as well. Ideal for outside use.
To be honest if you are thinking about using or renting something like a Paslode gun for a job needing 2″ nails then buy this instead. It’s not horribly expensive and you will have it available for many other jobs. If you are a small builder then this would be a great tool for stitching together a set of roof pre-made roof trusses. Might be a bit awkward in a tight space – but then any nail gun that will fire in a 50mm brad will be.
Loading the nails is straight forward. Just squeeze the clip at the back and pull out. Load the nails into the open side and close the catch by pushing it shut. This locks the nails in place and you are ready to go. Plug into the mains and switch on the powder on the machine. Push the nail gun against the wood and press the trigger. A satisfying boom whacks the nail into place.
Please bear in mind Newtons Law – “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction”. The machine uses a lot of force to push the nails in and the opposite reaction tries to push the ail gun away, so you will be left with a small sticking out nail head. You can overcome this by pushing down on the nail gun when you press the trigger to fire the nail, or just hammer the remaining nail in.
I had no jams in use, it is a fairly heavy machine to hold due to the power it has, and will do the job of nailing wood together.
On first use, it tripped the electrical fusebox, so had to flip the switch back on again. That and the fact you need to push hard against the gun to enable the nail to be inserted all the way loses a star. Apart from that, a good dedicated nail gun.
I have had a few of these tacwise nail guns, and this is the best so far. It comes in a decent carry case – which also has space for a box of nails. Easy to load, no jams so far and a decent length of cable (about 8 feet). It is perhaps a little heavy for some – but the extra power need to drive up to 50mm is excellent. As ever better as a two handed operation if you want the nail to go all the way home. This is at a professional level, and seems built to last. All in all – excellent.
The nail gun comes in a sturdy hard-plastic carrycase which has been purposefully moulded to carry the nail gun along with a box of nails. Due to the size (approx. 12″ x 11″ x 3″) and weight of this reasonably hefty nailer, when packed away in the case the whole thing weighs quite a bit.
Like with most nail guns, loading it is an absolute doddle. The short instruction manual details how to load the nail strips into the nail gun through a few simple steps. Once loaded and plugged into the mains, the nail gun is basically good to go.
If you’ve not used a nail gun before it’s a good idea to test it out on some scrap wood first so you can familiarise yourself with how to use it. However, in a nutshell it’s a simple case of holding the nail gun up against the wood you plan to nail down, apply a light amount of pressure to the topside of the gun to ensure its firmly against the wood, and then just pull the trigger.
The nail gun can take nails between 20 – 50mm in length, allowing a good flexibility in jobs along with some pretty darn hefty nails at the larger end of the spectrum. It comes with a pack of 180/35mm galvanised nails (1,000 of the beasts). These are pretty substantial nails which offer plenty of strength and penetration.
After testing the nail gun out on a number of different surfaces it should be noted that it has enough power behind it to penetrate (quite old) brick work, plaster & plasterboard and all wood types, as well as some thin (approx. 1.5mm) steel sheeting I’ve been using to test out nail guns and the like with (I’ve tested a fair number over the last few months). With this in mind, the nail gun would be handy for laying skirting board, putting up panelling, or building solid wood structures.
I’ve had the nail gun for a number of weeks now and have found it a handy tool to be able to turn to if I need to quickly nail something into place etc. Being a dedicated nailing tool (rather than a duo nailer and stapler), the nail gun offers reliability it its task, as well as an excellent nail size range.
We’re currently spending a lot of our free time doing up the house we recently moved to, so having the nail gun to hand has saved me a heck of a lot of time. The wife’s also talking about putting down some decking in the back garden sometime in the not-too-distant-future. If this does materialise, then I’m sure this sturdy and dependable nail gun will really come into its own for a project of that nature.
And thus far it hasn’t jammed once!
Tacwise have put together a great nail gun here. I should say at the onset that there is a note inside which says that for review purposes a pack of nails has been included to review (along with a note) so I cannot say if any nails are actually included in the standard package.
The whole thing is easy to load and use. Literally just point and shoot and the recoil is manageable.
In all a useful package which takes a fair amount of the work out of DIY.
This is a highly recommended package.
First impressions upon opening, is that this is a professional and quality bit of kit. From the nice weighty feel to the overall build quality, this is a great sturdy nailer for more heavyweight jobs around the home & garden. It feels professional and nice & weighty in the hand, and works reliably.
It seems most things have been thought of here: an on/off light, an easy loading system and on the rare occasion a nail gets stuck (when it hits a hard object) the release mechanism is simple enough. The kickback or recoil took me by surprise the first time I used it, but after a couple of shots you soon get used to it and it doesn’t seem that bad.
Overall then a very good high quality nailer.
Being the very satisfied owner of a Tacwise Duo (which fires both staples and nails, not simultaneously) I was interested to see how this would compare.
It’s very solidly made. It just *feels* as though it will last. That said, my wife could barely pick it up, never mind use it accurately, as the 2.7kg weight was too much for her. In my gorilla hands it felt nice and solid.
It certainly packs a punch. When tried out using the 35mm nails included in the review package I noticed the following:
– when the gun was placed on the wood with one hand the nail protruded about 3mm afterward (not in far enough, but could easily be finished by hand)
– when I applied considerable pressure with the other hand on the top of the unit (to hold it down, as described in the instructions) the nail was well buried into the wood by about 3mm (too far)
– when very moderate pressure was applied (mainly just to stop the recoil/kickback bounce) the nail was flush with the surface (just right).
So practice certainly makes perfect.
The nails load very easily as they come all stuck together like the bullets for a machine gun, in strips. The instructions were not clear exactly where to place them in the magazine (they were only 35mm, the gun takes up to 50mm nails) but eventually I understood I was to place them on the *bottom* of the magazine.
A quick slam shut of the cover (it really does feel like a gun) and you’re ready for action.
The (replaceable) rubber nose is removable (it’s there to protect delicate surfaces but I didn’t remove it when nailing my test fence panel) and it worked just fine. Removing it makes the nose piece a bit smaller and so allows the gun to really get in close where required.
So my fence panel is fixed and this worked as well as my Tacwise Duo when using nails. A solid performer in all respects and I was delighted to see that Tacwise do a large array of nail sizes, included stainless steel ones which I really should have used on my fence, as they would not rust.
A great tool for any DIYer and probably tradesperson too.
Onto the tool itself, firstly this nail gun is fairly large, being a cabinet maker I am familiar with compressed air nail guns, but these are limited as dragging a compressor around with you on site is not practical, so this Tacwise has an advantage that it is powered from the mains.
The quality of the gun looks good, there’s no rough edges or things loose that should not be, I particularly like the idea of the mains switch and green LED to indicate that the gun is live and ready to use, the tool also has a belt hanger, 4 meters of cable is supplied on the gun.
Tacwise supplied a pack of 35mm brads with the gun for testing, using some pieces of scrap18mm MDF I set about loading the tool and test nailing them together, the Tacwise put the brads in with a reassuring thump and the brad heads were slightly below the surface of the MDF, this is idea for filling later and avoids the need for punching the heads down by hand, there is no variable power setting on this nailer. This nail gun is a two handed operation with the palm of one hand on the top of the gun and the other gripping the handle and operating the trigger.
This gun will not fire if it’s not held down to a work surface, this is a standard safety feature of any nail/staple gun, but essential in removing the idiot factor either in the work place or around the house, safety is always a major concern with these tools as they can be extremely dangerous in the wrong hands.
I can see this gun coming in very useful for skirting, architraves and also stitch fixing(using nails and glue together) there are also uses around the garden with fencing coming to mind. A variety of brads are available in stainless steel, useful outdoors and plain steel, lengths of 30 – 50mm are available.
A good quality tool from Tacwise that should last some years to come.
To test this, I used it to repair a nest box in our garden. I bought two lengths of Tacwise stainless steel nails and used them in the gun. Loading it was easy, you release a catch and pull open the nail chamber, sliding in a length of nails.
As a safety precaution, the gun has its own on/off switch. Once it is one, you press the nozzle down where you wish to nail and pull the trigger. 35mm of nail entered the wood without any effort. If you don’t press hard enough, maybe 2mm of nail protrudes, but a small hammer will rectify that.
The gun is not too heavy, about the weight of a mains drill. It comes in a sturdy carry case with room for a box of nails.
Tacwise have again produced an excellent tool for the DIYer. My next project is to do some superficial repairs on the gable end of my shed, and also the top edges of fence panels. This tool will be so useful!
This is prety much the same as the previous Tacwise gun I tried, but that was a 16G gun – this is much the same, but for longer nails.
As with all the Tacwise guns I have evaluated this gun is such a breeze to use, probably one of the simplest power tools to set up and use. It has some great safety features built into it that will prevent you firing the gun by accident. Before you start to use this gun, you must make sure you are on a minimum 32 amp fuse. I am no electrician, but I understand that there is a huge draw of power on the point of firing and the spike can blow or trip fuses. I have new wiring and circuitry that is compliant with 2012 regulations, this pops my 16 amp MCB, but is fine with 32 amp. This isn’t a fault with the gun, just the amount of power that is needed to drive the nail in. This happens with all the big nail guns I have had from Tacwise, so I am sure they are all safe.
The gun comes in a purpose built case which is a medium impact resistant moulded plastic box with 2 secure catches to clamp it shut. There is enough space to put the cable back in without the need of being an origami expert and you can also throw in a box of nails (not supplied) although this will limit the space for the cable.
The gun itself has a plastic body with a metal plate where all the action takes place. It feels well built and is comfortable in the hand (left or right).
A simple latch pops open the metal plate that holds the nails/staples and you just slide it back to access the load space which will take a generous nail strip (number will depend upon gauge). You need to watch when loading nails as there is a small lip at the base and there is a tendency to have the tip of the nail resting on it. You will know you have it wrong when the metal plate won’t close over the nails. There is also a window to show how many nails are remaining.
Early Tacwise guns were supplied with an inadequately short mains lead and you were advised not to use an extension lead. Tacwise have now lengthened this lead; it is still a bit short for some jobs, but I have been using older and newer guns with an extension lead without an issue. Just make sure it is a good quality lead, completely uncoiled and check the lead temperature periodically, especially if your lead doesn’t have a thermal cut out.
Once you are ready to go, there is a power switch by the cable entry to power it up. Then it is a 2 step approach. First place the nose where you want the nail and press down firmly. You may hear a micro-switch click so you will know that it is ready. Next pull the trigger and BANG the nail is fired in. There is a little kick back and so if you are using long nails or the wood is a little hard, then you will need to put a bit of weight on the upright column to ensure the nail drives in fully. The upright column is rounded and thus not uncomfortable to press down on. It is a loud whack when fired, so you should use ear defenders and I guess I should also say goggles too. The nose is a soft plate so you are not likely to bruise the wood if it does happen to bounce.
The pattern is; nose down, pull trigger, release trigger, nose down, pull trigger, release trigger and so on. At first it is tempting to keep the trigger depressed and keep tapping the nose down, but the safety feature will only allow one shot per trigger pull. There is also no danger of firing a nail across the room as it will only fire if the nose is pressed down.
If by chance a nail should jam, there is a catch to release the nose assembly to allow for easy removal of the offending article. It helps to release the nail loading plate to take a little pressure off the nail stack. I have only had one nail jam and that was my own fault as I nailed into a metal pin that was beneath the surface of the wood.
Every nail I fired in went in clean and straight. I usually hit a knot which can cause a nail to stand proud, but this lot went in without any trouble Other than that, this is a perfect nail gun with a reasonable price tag of just over 100
Really impressed with this. Comes in a nice black case to keep it nice. Easy to follow instructions showing how to load nails. Plug in and go!
I’ve tried so far with some plywood and smallish soft wood frames, and nails through these with ease. It seems powerful and drives the nails in fully with only occasional nails needing an extra tap to drive them in flush. Makes simple DIY tasks much quicker.
Recommended as a good compromise to the full blown air compressor nail guns for the more infrequent have a go DIYer.
This is a heavy duty electric nail gun from Tackwise.
Specifications.
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This gun can use brad nails from 20mm up to 50 mm. It weighs 2.7 Kg yet is easy to handle and well balanced. It has a large magazine so you don’t have to keep stopping to refill it. It works off the UK mains and unless you are close to an outlet you will need an extension lead.
The gun comes in a high quality carrycase with room to store the nails as well. An instruction and care booklet is also enclosed in the box.
The Tackwise nails are stainless steel and there is plenty variations in the range to cover just about every job imaginable.
In use.
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Just done 10 m of panel fence with it and it worked brilliantly. No misfires and every nail drove home into the wood 100% with little or no hammer marks on the wood. The gun is well balanced and feels extremely well made. I have had no jams but the nose is easy to clear if this does happen.
It also has a belt clip which is handy if doing jobs on ladders. Everything about the design is well thought out and executed. This gun is quality and built to last.
Overall.
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This is a versatile and powerful nail gun suitable to many fixing jobs inside and out. Owning a small holding we are always doing something with wood and this gun just makes life so much easier. Tackwise are a leading brand in the nail gun and stapler market and produce tools of excellent quality and well-priced. The gun is easy and safe to use and will speed up any job where multiple rapid nailing is required, for example fencing, skirting, battening and self-assembly furniture. A great addition to any DIYers tool kit.
What a wonderful machine!
Although I thought this was more expensive than other, similar nail guns, I was delighted to receive this as I already have a Tacwise staple gun which I have been very pleased with and I looked forward to doing some jobs which were long-overdue. The size and weight were close to what I expected – a good, chunky bit of kit!
Having borrowed my neighbour’s in the past, I got right down to it and started nailing wooden steps together for the children to use when tree climbing in my garden. The gun worked to perfection! Having driven in my first fifty nails without problems, I took a bit of a break and surveyed the work. Every nail was straight which, I have to admit, was less to do with my skill than the gun’s aiming power. A job that would have taken me a whole afternoon with a hammer took me thirty minutes and it was a good, solid job – better than I could have managed without the tool.
I looked around for other things to do, mended a fence post, the dog kennel and drove a few nails into a wall to tie a small trellis onto. One or two nails stood a little proud – those in the wall were designed to – but none was a failure.
My neighbour has now borrowed my Tacwise nail gun AND my staple gun and prefers them to his own old faithful tools.
I’m something of a newbie to diy and to Tacwise but I will always look out for the brand in future. I would certainly recommend this to anyone.
The TacWise 18G nailer is ideal for home use as well as light industrial and commercial tasks. It is mid-sized, mid-weight and not unduly heavy or tiring when in use for moderately lengthy periods. It should be noted that the tool is intended for use with softwoods, plasterboards and some less dense fibreboards. With 20mm brads, it could be used when installing laminated and other flooring, and may be useful when applying roofing felt and similar fabricated materials.
It is a single function tool, a brad/nail gun and nothing else. It will accept 18G and 180 (galvanised and stainless steel, respectively) brads in sizes between 20 and 50mm. TacWise offer their own in these and other sizes which are as good as and usually far less expensive than those from other brands, which can obviously also be used within the correct size range. Loading is fast and no more complex than with a stapler or tacker. In the infrequent and unlikely event of a misfeed, there is a readily accessible gate at the front of the tool to remove any offending brads. The tool includes a safety feature to prevent wild firing; it will only fire if the head is depressed against a surface.
Ideal when installing picture or dado rails, skirting boards, building or repairing furniture and other tasks in the home as well as building sheds, gazebos and similar garden structures and building or repair of fences and trellises, rabbit hutches, kennels, chicken runs etc. For reasons of personal and electrical safety, its manufacturers recommend that power extension cords should not be used. However although its fitted lead is sufficiently long for some interior jobs if within ready access of a power socket, there will be times when an extension lead is unavoidable. This is especially true if the job is in the garden or outside when a lead that is weatherproofed and suitably shock-protected would be advisable.
It should be noted that a carry case is included within which there is space for a couple of packs of brads, supplies of which are readily available and quite inexpensive. A belt hook is fitted should you wish to use it. With any tool of this type eye protection is advisable and the user should ensure that the brief manual is read and fully understood before first use.
Initially used to repair a kitchen cupboard where a glued side panel had partially lifted from the frame (probably due to the long-term effects of humidity and heat), there will be better-suited tasks in the near future. As it only requires one hand to use compared with a hammer and nails, it is far more convenient; the free hand could then be used to hold a section in position until the first fixings are in place. Unlike with more highly-powered nailers, the fired brads are not deeply countersunk; where the best possible finish is desirable, the brads can be punched in and the residual pits filled before painting.
As with other TacWise tools currently in regular use, it is solidly constructed and appears capable of providing several years’ of fairly frequent use.
To test it properly, I got some Tacwise 50mm (2 inch) brads – the longest available for this gun (and probably the longest available in this gauge, 18G/180, i.e. 1.2mm diameter). They look really long for the gauge, and probably not required that often.
On a spare piece of 2 by 2 I fired loads of brads – they all went though, head flush, with the tip protruding the other side of the 2 by 2 (yep, the nails are longer than the thickness of the wood, 2×2 being about 45mm thick).
That was holding it properly, and with the soft rubber/plastic tip removed. The soft tip is only required for delicate woods, to prevent marking. I removed it and used duct-tape to attach it to inside of the case for those rare times when it will be needed. If you take the tip off, it’s very losable, so tape it down in the box.
Holding it single handed, the recoil prevented the nail entering completely – about 6mm stood proud. With the other hand holding the back of the nailer’s head to take the recoil, there was never any problem with heads standing proud, even with these 50mm (2 inch) brads.
The machine is really well made, and comes with a suitable strong plastic case, with enough space for two packs of nails (the most useful length probably being 35mm; 50mm probably being rarely needed).
Safety – as with all power tools, it can kill if not operated carefully. However, there is a very effective safety mechanism making it almost impossible to fire into free air. First the tip has to be pressed down completely, and then the trigger pulled. You can’t fire twice without lifting the nozzle away. You can’t fire by pulling the trigger first and then banging the nozzle against a surface (the way a kid might try it). Obviously it should be operated only by people fit to do so and kept safely away when not in use – but these safety features are really reassuring and excellent.
The instructions are really helpful and the loading of the nails is easier than I had thought…hence reading the instructions first. The job I was doing like many others is refixing fencing after the recent storms. I also agree that as I had never used a power nail gun before it is best to have several practice shots on a sound piece of fence to see what the kick back if any is. Not being a regular user or DIYer I found it fine but I personally would not use it for more than a few minutes at a time.
The big plus with the gun is that you can position it much better than with a manual hammer & nail set up. There is no doubt in my mind that this will be used for several more jobs and is a huge bonus to the DIY kit that I have.
The gun comes with a good length of cable but for outside I had to plug it into an extension cable unit to be able to reach the area of fencing needing refixing. I think for indoor jobs where you have access to more electric sockets the cable may be long enough to avoid the use of extension cables.
All told I think this Tacwise product is well made, fit for purpose and offered at a realistic price and is something that both the DIYer and tradesman would opt for.
Another professional quality item from the reliable Tacwise stable. While finish nails are used for supporting loads, brads are finer and come into their own for neat connections to finishing jobs such as window trim, among other things. This gun is easily loaded, accurate and limits damage to the end results. The nails can be purchased as galvanised or stainless steel for outdoor use. With a bit of practice, a reluctant maintenance man like myself can get great results with this item. As well as being user friendIy, it arrived in a sturdy, durable, and beautifully finished case; ideal for both storage and carriage. I consider this a great addition to my toolkit.
This is a considerable improvement over the two previous Tacwise nail guns I have (which themselves are both good within their limits). This is much bigger and heavier, and altogether more powerful, it truly packs a punch. With the 35mm nails, and when holding the gun firmly in two hands, one on the trigger and the other pressing the nail gun down, the nails almost disappear beneath the surface of the wood.
As with the other nail guns it is extremely easy and quick to load the nails, and it comes with a removable protective head for use on surfaces which you want to preserve. It comes in a generous size case with space to keep packs of nails.
This solid and substantial nail gun does all it is supposed to do. It drives nails of up to 50mm quickly and efficiently and saves so much time and effort.
The gun itself is a good weight, being a lot heavier than the more hobby type guns. This is built to do a specific job and it does it really well. I admit to being very impressed with this nail gun and in use it soon becomes both easy to use and a time saver.
On the safety side, there is no chance of nails being shot out as the point where the nails come out has to be pressed down on the spot where the nail needs to go. It comes with a substantial lead which is always a good sign of a quality product.
It also has a belt hook which I feel might become a bit embarrassing as the nail gun is somewhat heavy and if hung on a loose belt, trousers may fall !!! Personally I would not use the belt hook as it is just too heavy to be comfortable.
The nail gun comes in a substantial case which protects it well. In use it really is a delight – quick and easy and does exactly what it is supposed to.
The Tacwise 18G fires nails of 18SWG (Standard Wire Gauge) which are 1.2mm diameter and varying lengths to suit the job.
I tried the 35mm and 15 mm length nails. The first thing to note is that for precision you need to press the trigger and at the same time apply some weight with the other hand on the body of the nailer as any slight recoil will mean that the nail is not flush with the surface and you would then need a hammer to finish off
At a weight of 2.5Kg two hands are certainly easier in any event to position it. Loading the nails is the easiest I have experienced on a power nail gun. A safety feature in the head means that nails will only fire once it is depressed on the work surface which was reassuring having once accidentally fired a cable tack into the back of my finger. A hard rubber nose is fitted to prevent surface damage on the wood and a belt hook is built in. I have not tied the 50 mm nails but the sizes I tried fired into hardwood show how powerful the machine is. A heavy duty carrying case completes the outfit.
**Had a video to upload showing you what was inside but my PC is playing up. If I can get it to work I will upload at a later date**
The case it comes in makes this large nail gun easy to store away and so it don’t look untidy. All you will find inside are the nail gun and a instruction manual. While everything is very straight forward I would recommend reading through the instruction manual as I would advise with any power tool.
The Nail Gun has a good weight to it and feels very solid. Loading nails could not be easier, the magazine slides back easily tan just place your nails at the front and slide the cover back until you hear the delightful click! One clicked into place you are good to go! no more is needed out of the box. Someone else mentioned to fire off a few practice shots and I would agree with this as if you have never used one of these guns before it’s nice to know what kick it gets. Talking of the kick back I really didn’t feel it over powered and you even can feel the spring inside jump back for action.
Firing nails into a solid bit of wood worked wonders, the nail fired in with ease leaving none of the nail out however when fixing my wooden garage door the nail did not seem to want to go in all the way leaving the nail slightly proud. this was using the gun standing upright while my practice tests were straight down. You shouldn’t ever use the nail gun with one hand and should have your free hand on top of the gun for a steady shoot.
Should I have any problems or if I feel I have under marked this product I will come back and re-score. I do feel it’s always good to come back to some items because they may start off in full working order but sometimes deteriorate quickly, not that I think this will.
4* for now
This came just in time as my hubby has just started to plaster board our passageway. He says its easy to load,easy to use and saved him loads of time.We have tried Tacwise tools before and they have always been good. Both my hubby and son work in the building and shopfitting trade so this tool along with the others have been given a good workout,they are reliable and well made.
The plasterboard is going up a treat and the job looks good so we are both happy.
This electric nail gun feels a little bit heavier than the Tacwise Air nailer. It comes with decent length cable but you’ll probably need an extension. Tacwise make some of the best nail guns I’ve ever used. They are very well designed and I think this one will last a long time. Top quality as usual and I like that it comes with a spacious carry box. It never jammed and being electric it’s much more convenient over the Air model. Both the Air and Electric models give the same end result – great nailing! Excellent value for a top quality product.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
The Tacwise 18G Brad Electric Nail Gun is heading smartly towards Pro territory in both function and build quality.
There is a certain amount of reassuring heft about it, but much lighter that your average gas powered Nailer. At 2.3kgs you can use it one-handed, but most will chose to use both to position, and ensure you are firing straight.
The Pro magazine is shortish, but this does mean that you can get into some fairly tight spaces, and the action to load, or change brads is nice and slick.
It will take brads from 20 – 50mm, and I have used both Stainless and Galvanised to good effect.
Firing is a 3 stage process, there is an On/Off switch with a green LED, then you have to get the Nailer into position and push down on the item you want to be nailed, and then you have to pull the trigger. Almost impossible to fire unintentionally, and reassuring if you use the belt hook. On that note, at over 2kgs, you need to have a pretty tight belt to make sure your pants don’t slip down.
The nose is non-marking, and the nose plate opens up to clear any occasional jams.
All in all, a very good and robust tool that would find space in any garage, workshop or van.
On opening the sturdy carry case, I knew this was quite a fair bit of kit in both the weight and the size of the nailer once the case was opened. At this stage, it is obliviously a large tool to hold and not for the faint hearted!. The actual nailer looks to be very well built with a decent length of cable to it and that being about eight foot long or about two and a half metres (?) and is by all intents and purposes a professional bit of kit in its weight, size and ability to cope with a quoted 2 inch/50mm brad or nail if you prefer. My son was quite taken by it and said this was as close as you get to a ‘Big Boy’s gas nailer (very nice but the sheer cost of the replacement gas canisters they consume is another story as a friend of mine who has one would point out..) as he looked it over and oddly had a ‘job for it’ (oh um, here we go again..). The ‘belt hook’ is amusing to be fair as unless you are wearing a body harness to carry the sheer weight of it, you will be getting booked for indecent exposure as you will soon be losing your trousers with trying to carry or support this nailer with just a mere belt!. Perhaps Tacwise should be thinking of marketing Body Harnesses to hold this powerhouse of nailing?!. The instructions supplied are thorough and outline the features on its use and how to both use it and look after it. Loading up the easy and simple to fill magazine (the viewing slot/window is a nice touch to see what you have in the magazine) with the supplied strip of 35mm or 1& 3/8 inch brads (nails in old speak) and was done quicker than its tooken me to write about it!. As stated, son had a use for it no sooner had he looked it over and so we went to sort out his ‘job’ he needed doing and nailed some panels to the small custom size shed he is making to house his motorcycle. Using this nailer is another game as you know it when it drives a brad/nail in as the almighty thwack it gives as it drives a nail in is amazing and once that bard/nail goes in, it stops in — very, very impressive for an electric nailer and suppose this is not far short of being called the Rolls Royce of electric nailer’s on sale to the general public that even professionals would be happy to use dependent on the supply of electricity near to their working area as I can’t bring to mind anything even close to it for sheer work and the many sizes of brads/nails it can cope with. Once you fire a brad in, it goes in swift and it’s almost invisible to be honest as its so powerful in its delivery and the manual suggests you can put pressure on the back of the nailer to gain support in case of driving into a hard substance but we never had that experience in our initial test. I already own assorted Tacwise products that I use for dedicated purposes and jobs and I can honestly say this product is another winner for what it does and be under no illusion this is not a toy as it is a serious item that does what it sez on the box and does it very, very well but its all down to the operator and how he or she uses it and common sense being used. My score based on its test use: 10/10
However, having said that it’s both very easy to load and to use. Basically, once the magazine is loaded with nails all you have to do is place the head against the two objects to be nailed together and press the trigger. It works great, the nails punch down, usually, to their full depth and are practically invisible. The one time they didn’t was when working on a kitchen worktop and they stood proud by about 2mm, a carful ‘bash’ with a small hammer fixed that and voila, practically invisible.
Apart from the aforementioned kitchen work top I’ve used this to fix a garden fence where the panels were coming away from the frame, and several draw bottoms – son thinks that draws have the same properties as the Doctor’s Tardis – all without any problems whatsoever. At this moment in time I can’t speak for the longevity of the repair but I have no reason to doubt their strength.
All in all an excellent piece of kit which has many uses.
This 18G (18G is the gauge, 16G being bigger) Tacwise electric nail gun comes in a handy black plastic carry case. Open the case, take out the nail gun and you will see that the product is solidly built and you will feel that it has heft. The plastics and metal work are a well made and it is comfortable in the hand.
Loading is easy, just press a clip and slid the tray back to load up the strip of nails. It does have a belt clip attached but word of warning, this is built to last and weights in at almost 3kg, so if you want to hang it off your belt, make sure your belt is also industrial strength. I found it a bit too heavy to carry strapped to my waist, easier if you put it down, plus you’ll be trailing an extension wire behind you.
The other point to note, when nailing is that it advises you to use one hand on the trigger with the other hand on the top of the tool to hold it down. Using this method the nails fully penetrate the wood. One handed use might lead to nails standing proud of the flat surface. Using it for any length of time might be tiring to the wrist because it is heavy, but you’ll get through the job extremely quickly.
Loading and unloading different lengths of nails is childs play, and it was really easy to tack down some felt on the roof of my shed. Any jams are easy to deal with by just releasing the clip at the front.
I have always been of the old school in that nails require a hammer, but if you have an electricity supply this can make life a lot easier and you’d be less likely to bash your thumb, not that you ever would, would you? Obviously, if you are working without somewhere to plug it in you might want to keep a selection of hammers available just in case.
Strips of nail refills by Tacwise are good value for money. Buy varied and buy wisely.
My new year project will be putting up an IKEA flat pack treble wardrobe that my wife is insisting on buying. I can’t wait to use the Tacwise to panel pin the back onto the wardrobe (those of you who have had to do this will know what I mean). I’d have the job done in a fraction of the time it takes my wife to decide on which wardrobes she wants. Could be a long wait.
This is a dedicated nailing gun. It only fires brad nails of 20 mm length and 50 mm length. If you want a gun which fires nails and staples Tacwise Duo 50 Electric Staple/Nail Gun or Tacwise Duo 35 Electric Staple/Nail Gun The nails are loaded into the magazine at the bottom.
The box states it suitable for soft and medium woods.
This model doesn’t need a compressor. It plugs straight into the mains.
The lead is approx 2.5 m long. It’s a good length and longer than some Tacwise tools I’ve had in the past.
It has a non-marking nose so it doesn’t make a dent in the wood.
It has an on-off switch (so you can safely use the belt hook!)
It also has a green light just by the power cable so you can tell it’s on and working.
In the instructions it suggest you avoid using an extension lead if possible but it looks like you can use one if needs must.
This is a terrific bit of kit. Straightforward to use and does a good job.
I never thought I would use a nail gun. A hammer and nails was the way despite the injuries and the bent nails (my lack of skill no doubt!).. The I got the Tacwise 16G and used it for a number of tasks. There was no going back to the old way! I was impressed with the 16G and have upgraded to this one because it takes a bigger range of nail sizes not by much. This is a light well balanced piece of equipment that has a feel of quality (like all the Tacwise tools i have). It comes in a robust case which is great. It is comfortable and easy to use. It does not mark woord. it is safe to use. I am impressed with all the Tacwise Tools I have used and this is another great addition. I am impressed with its ease of use and its efficiency. You just plug it in. Hammer and nails versus this nail gun……no contest. The nail gun wins. Highly recommended
Haven’t used it enough yet to make a full judgement but from what I have seen and used so far, it is a great item.