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I like my other Milwaukee tools, but this one is disappointing. Sometimes messing with the depth of gauge seems to help, but I can't find a definite pattern or reliable fix.
It is lightweight, I like being able to adjust the exhaust, and the feel is good. I am relatively new to owning (but not using) pneumatic nailers and I bought this at a great price during one of Amazon's sales.
When it does fire, I am pleased with the result (nice counter sink), but I am annoyed at the percentage of blanks I get (25' air hose, 110-125 psi). The problem I seem to have it getting it to fire consistently -- so far, with the included 2" nails and some Porter Cable 1.25" nails, I have the problem a few others have reported of it misfiring -- no nail is sent.
Sometimes it sounds right and I get a nice dent but no nail, sometimes it is more like a dud, and sometimes I can't even get it to fire. I will pay attention to the suggestion from another reviewer that suggested the nails aren't being pushed forward automatically the next time I use it--but I am also ready to act on the warrenty.
Maybe I just got a lemon.
Over all it is a good nailer for the price. I have set to max depth and sometimes it dosen't drive the nail deep enough, ( yes the air psi.
air nailer, It workes very well, only two small prob. When driving 2-1/2 inch nails it dosen't feed smooth' I have to push the next nail to drive up with my finger.
I purchassed Milwaukee 7145 16ga. is hard to adj.
It works fine with smaller nails. The depth adj.
is high enough, 110psi +). I'm a small contractor and use several different brands of air nailers.
Great price , light weight and easy to use. I read reviews complaining about not counter sinking. I had no problems with the countersinks using 3/4 oak. For the money you can't go wrong.
Still end up going back over with a punch and hammer to get it deep enough for my linking. Can't beat the price (my primary reason for purchase) so I'm generally happy with the gun. But I may be overdoing it. Not the best countersinking though. When Shooting 1 1/2 nails through 3/4 maple framing into plywood, I found I have to apply firm pressure against the piece when I fire the gun to get it to countersink at all. Weekend do-it-youselfer not a pro. I personally like the brand and would purchase more.
The Milwaukee 7145-21 is a Straight Finish Nailer that is light-weight but a heavy hitter as far as performance. Keep in mind that if you need to use this in tight spaces (you will if you do Crown or Base Molding) the angled model would be better suited. Easy to load and adjust for depth.Decent case and safety gogles were included. It did not have the coupler fitting though so I had to go pick one up (so I got three just in case the next tool I buy has it missing too) as I needed to use the nailer upon arrival. Not too heavy, good price and I would indeed replace it if it were stolen. I hope that it is as reliable as I expect it will be.
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