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I had about three jams (probably hit the H-clips or screws below the oak), but they were pretty easy to clear.The fact that 628 uses the same Senco nails as my Senco nailers was a huge bonus as I have a pretty good stash of 1.5, 2, and 2.5 inch and I wasn't looking forward to purchasing and storing more.Expensive. I installed 3/4 x 5" inch solid unfinished oak in a bedroom and had to use the 628 on the first and last 3 courses (where the Portanailer wouldn't work) as well as in two closets. On a power setting of 6 (the highest) the 628 had no problem blasting through the full 3/4" oak into the plywood below and setting the nails nicely. I bought this nailer in January and wanted to use it on several projects before writing the review, I have and here it is:After years of dragging the compressor and hose up one or two flights of stairs (the compressor still rules in the shop). Maybe, but the thrill of money saved on inferior tools is forgotten long before the frustration of cheap tools is.Another great Dewalt product. Small jobs (like 4 or 5 nails into a piece of trim) are effortless. I was eager to "go airless" and boy, am I glad I did. As others have mentioned, the battery lasts a really long time (two batteries is plenty) and the power setting (to set the nail depth) is great.After several little piece-of-cake trim jobs, it was time to challenge the 628 with oak flooring.
The gun itself is a little heavy at around 8-9 lbs, but I wasn't holding it up for any extended length of time. I probably went through 2000 nails and the gun only jammed 3 times. Ultimately I decided on the DeWalt because it did not require air cartridges and reviews of Paslode showed a regular tendancy to jam alot. I am extremely pleased with this gun and solidly recommend it. I am extremely happy with the purchase and performance of the gun. Considering cordless nailers.
I did not want to drag cables and a compressor around or deal with the noise so I did my research and narrowed it down between this one and the Paslode. Removing the jammed nail was super simple and was completed in less than 20 seconds. DeWalt has it done right. I used 1.5 and 2 inch nails and also ordered those from Amazon. Your toughest challenge should be determining what gauge nail gun you need for your project. My project was crown moulding with enhancers for the entire downstairs and master bedroom upstairs; four large rooms in all.
I purchased a refurb model.
I use this nailer to trim entire houses from doors, base, crown etc.house after house.It is heavier then air operated but who cares. This is another great dewalt tool. I have the trim nailer and the brad nailer and love them both.You need batteries but NO HOSES.
It seems bulky, but actually it can get into tight spaces quite easily. I use Senco nails and they are superior.
No air compressor and hose to drag around. 15ga nails make rather big holes, but they are the most versatile to any carpentry projects.
I've used this nailer for about a year. I love the bump fire mode by flicking a switch.
Recommend. Never had jams,or trouble.
Once the battery charged in full, it lasts all day.
I don't need the belt hook in my application. - Even when set to sequential mode, you still want to keep your finger well away from the trigger when holding the tool.
It is easy to load, easy to adjust the depth dial, very natural to use. You could press the nose hard against something and accidentally pull the trigger.An excellent tool.
This tool is excellent for a non-pro like me who doesn't do a lot of nailing. It nails faster than my amateur think-and-place rate anyhow and is safer.
Half paid for already after doing one small project.(Also fun to use). I'd rather have the fatigue from lifting the tool than the sore wrist/elbow/shoulder due to using a hammer when those muscles are not in shape.A couple of tips for non-pros:- Working while wearing a jacket, the belt hook was constantly catching on the underside of my jacket.
It was easy to remove with a star key.- Set it to use "sequential" mode instead of "bump" mode.
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