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Product Description Review -- Imagine combining the power of a pneumatic brad nailer with the convenience of a battery-powered unit. The Porter-Cable BN200V12 cordless 18-gauge brad nailer kit offers just that kind of choice. Connect it to an external air compressor, and you have a powerful pneumatic nailer. Or attach the 12-volt battery and let the onboard compressor do the job. Either way, you'll get a reliable brad nailer capable of firing standard 3/4- to 2-inch, 18-gauge brad nails into virtually any wood surface cleanly and accurately. Versatility like this is obviously a huge boon to remodelers who'd like to get in and out of a job without having to haul out a compressor and dirty hoses. (As you would expect, the onboard compressor makes this nailer heavier and somewhat less maneuverable than standard models.) Tool-free depth adjustments are quick and precise. A quick-release nosepiece allows for fast jam clearing, and a removable rubber nose cushion prevents marring on finished surfaces. Built-in auto shutoff, automatic pressure release, and self-diagnostic features provide added convenience.
Product Description -- Porter-Cable's BN200V12 18-gauge brad nailer kit incorporates the company's exclusive Twin Power Source (TPS) technology, which allows the operation of the unit either with the standard 12-volt battery or with a compressor. Since it uses standard 18-gauge brad nails--ranging from 3/4 to 2 inches long--and comes with a standard 1/4-inch male quick plug, this unit operates exactly like a standard 18-gauge brad nailer. But slide in the standard 12-volt battery, pick your required setting (either high or low, depending on what type of wood you are firing into), and you have a cordless 2-inch brad nailer. The battery powers an electronically controlled onboard compressor that utilizes patent-pending Energy Management Control Circuit (EMC2) technology. This system provides more than enough power to sink a 2-inch 18-gauge brad nail into oak. The brad nailer is packed with other features, too. A one-hand quick-release nosepiece offers fast clearing of jams. Tool-free depth adjustment dials in an exact setting of nail head. The removable rubber nose protects delicate work. An adjustable tool-free exhaust port muffles and directs the exhaust where you want it. Lastly, the hard-coated anodized side-load magazine features a visual reload indicator that makes it easy to see if the magazine's empty. Package includes nailer, high-capacity 12-volt battery pack, advanced diagnostic charger, 1/4-inch male quick plug coupler, carrying case, box of 1,000 brads, oil, Allen wrenches, and operating manual.
Short Product Description -- 12 volt, 2 Amp/hour batter, Uses 18 Ga. brads from 3/4" to 2", 1/4" male valve for use with auxiliary air supply, Includes charger, carrying case, 1000 brads, oil and Allen® wrenches, Weighs 7 lbs.
Reviews:
Pretty Sweet! -- Okay, the gun finally arrived last night and so I immediately started playing with it. It comes with 1000 1 1/4" brads so after slightly less than an hour to fully charge the battery, I was ready to go (it is a "quick charge" kind...nice). This is my first air-gun/nailer (don't own a compressor yet) so I've nothing to compare to but here goes. The gun is back heavy due to the battery so putting up crown molding for an hour may challenge your arm but it is powerful (countersunk a brad into a chunk of oak 1 5/8" thick). It is much more balanced without the battery. The 4-position "on" switch (high, low, off, external compressor) is too easy to move past those points--it should have a more positive stop at each point. The location and visibility of the "countersink" dial is terrible at best. It is below the red trigger and reading it to figure out the correct direction to turn it to adjust countersinking depth is difficult. I guess once you memorize the direction, it is no big deal. The "on-board" compressor is a bit loud (scared me the first time I plugged in the battery and switched it to low) but no big deal. I went and quickly fired about 6 nails (in about 5-6 s) and it kicked on about nail 3 but it seemed I could've continued firing nails at that speed. Overall, 4 stars from an inexperienced air-gun/nailer user that I'll reserve for longevity but the power and portability is great. Comes in a very nice case as well.
Extremely handy -- I bought this before any reviews had been written, taking a gamble because I have heard bad things about the Paslode cordless nailers. However, the fact that the PC didn't require a fuel cell was a big plus, so I thought I would give it a shot.
The nailer arrived in a very nice case, and took only minutes to set up. Battery charger is a straightforward slide-in type (I'm a DeWalt 18V guy, so I now have two huge chargers in the shop -- no big deal).
For my first job I installed a couple hundred linear feet of baseboard in a new apartment. The nailer worked flawlessly. Nail depth was ideal on the standard out-of-the-box setting (I agree with the previous reviewer that the depth dial is hard to use) -- about 1/8" countersunk. I never felt like I had to wait for the gun to recycle; though I didn't push it to the limit, I had no problems driving brads once per second.
My only criticism is that the nailer doesn't have an automatic low-capacity stop; some other guns won't shoot nails if there are fewer than 10 left in the magazine. As it was I left a few pits in the baseboards -- minus brads -- when I pulled the trigger on an empty magazine. It is also kind of heavy but for light work or cabinetry (my principal use) the fatigue issue doesn't worry me.
All in all, the PC exceeded my expectations and I expect to use it often in the shop.
So convenient not having to worry about a huge compressor -- This is probably one of the best things to become cordless since the drill. The innovation of the cordless drill makes it now almost unacceptable to have a corded model unless it's for powering through concrete or other hard material. The innovation of this cordless nailer means no electric cord, no stinky power cells, and best of all, no need to worry about a heavy compressor and pneumatic cords.
For me, this is super helpful for finish work on trim and molding around the house and building cabinets. Having to drag the compressor out of the storage closet was why I still used finish nails with regularity...but no more. I should have gotten this earlier along into my home renovations. Yes, it's a bit heavy but it's okay given that I have both battery and external compressor options. Yes, it can shoot only about 200-300 nails, but it's okay given that I don't come close to that amount and the charger is really quick. Most of my time is spent cutting or positioning wood to fit and I doubt I'd ever have everything cut and ready so all I do is nail all day. I've had this nailer for about a month and haven't had any problems at all.
I love this tool. Happy Father's Day to me!
Deserves an award for design! -- This tool is made in Taiwan, as the other Porter cordless tools are, not in USA which is stated in the Amazon info.
This nailer fired right up & worked flawlessly, and feels lighter than it looks. It is balanced quite nicely, and if you are looking to not have to set up the ole compressor or drag a hose around this tool is great. I also bought the Porter 12V cordless drill instead of another battery, since the drill comes with 2 batteries (that's $110 in batteries included with the $139 drill!) so I now have an extra battery for either tool.
Nice product. Is a shame Porter can't make these in USA too. If Makita can do it why can't Porter & DeWalt?
I wish this one would work! -- I purchased 2 of these units approx 10 mos ago and really enjoyed using them for the 1st 4 mos. It is a neat idea and saves alot of effort not having to haul a compressor and hose with you on small jobs. However, I began having problems with these units. Both units stopped building air pressure from the built in compressor and then one of them would not fire even when coneccted to external air (a neat option). Both units have now been back to Porter Cable twice to be repaired and one of them keeps coming back from Porter Cable cleaned up and said to be repaired but is non functional. I really like these units and wish Porter Cable could fix the problem but perhaps it's a poor mechanical design. Note: I primarily use these units to install shoe molding on small jobs.