Grex and Hitachi Cordless Brad Nailers
In this product review video, Patrick McCombe shows how these lightweight cordless nailers improve on time-tested technology.
Grex and Hitachi both have new cordless 18-ga. nailers, each with different approaches for driving nails (but both methods we’ve seen before). The Grex is a gas-fired gun that uses AAA batteries instead of a proprietary battery pack to spark the internal combustion engine within. It loads very easily, has no lag, has a narrow housing, and is super light. The Hitachi is powered by a battery pack, and uses a spinning flywheel design that was first seen on DeWalt’s cordless finish nailers. It has a pretty good recovery rate, very little lag, and doesn’t seem to have any trouble nailing through hard cherry wood. The downside is that it’s heavier than even DeWalt’s very heavy nailer, but if you’re not worried about weight and you have a good belt to hang it from, it could be a good solution for you.
Grex Cordless 18-ga. Brad Nailer
Product number: GC1850
Price: $440
Hitachi cordless 18-ga. Brad Nailer
Product number: NT1850DE
Price: $285
Senior editor Patrick McCombe has been testing power tools on behalf of national publications for more than 15 years, and he regularly meets with product manufacturers to try out new introductions. In the Tool Tech series, Patrick reviews the latest tools and materials, discusses building technology, and shows time-tested techniques for better, more-efficient home building. Consider becoming an online member to watch other Tool Tech videos.
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That is the typical size difference between most 18ga and 16ga nailers. Apples to oranges comparison.
Where's the review. Performance testing? Which one sinks the nAils better ? Power ? Angle nailing ? Battery life ? Cost of fuel? Where's the beef. I can just read each companies description to get this info. Altitude restriction on grex like paslode ? Thx