Sergey wrote in after spotting a new Ryobi 18V One+ Airstrike angled finish nailer (P330) over at Home Depot’s site. This will be Ryobi’s fourth addition to their like of cordless Airstrike nailers.
Ryobi’s Airstrike technology gives you decent nail-driving performance without the need for a compressor, air hoses, or stinky consumable fuel cartridges. Other Ryobi Airstrike offerings include an 18 gauge brad nailer, which was the first Airstrike tool to come out, a narrow crown stapler, and a straight finish nailer.
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The new Ryobi Airstrike angled finish nailer works with 15 gauge nails 1 to 2-1/2″ long. It can drive up to 750 nails per charge when paired with a high capacity Li-ion battery pack.
Features
- Selectable drive switch with single sequential and contact (bump fire) actuation
- Grip-light switch that toggles LED worklight by grasping tool handle
- Tool-free driving depth adjustment
- Non-marring pads
- Dry-fire lockout for extended tool life
- Belt clip
- Improved Gripzone overmolding
- Bare tool comes with (500) 2-inch nails
Price: $229, cheapest battery starter kit is $50
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Buy Now(Battery Starter Kit via Home Depot)
Thanks to Sergey for the tip!
First Thoughts
We’ve discussed the other Airstrike tools before, but’s worth repeating that the Airstrike tools are built around in-tool air compression. This such a design, you sort of get air-like nailer performance, but without the need for an external air compressor.
Ryobi’s Airstrike brad nailer was hugely popular, and it’s good to see them coming out with additional nailer sizes and styles.
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While the now-$99 Ryobi Airstrike brad nailer is a very good buy, I have hesitations about this nailer’s $229 price tag. Dewalt makes a really good cordless brushless framing nailer, and Makita has come out with their own “air-like” cordless brad nailer, at least internationally. Despite Dewalt’s sole focus on cordless framing nailers and the awkward-looking size of Makita’s cordless brad nailer, it seems that there could be additional cordless nailers on the horizon.
I don’t have doubts that Ryobi designed their angled finish nailer to the same performance standards as their other Airstrike nailers, but I cannot help but wonder if it would be better to wait to see what’s on the horizon. No, this isn’t a hint hint nudge nudge moment. But you know that feeling some people claim to have before it rains? I feel something similar right now, but about cordless nailers.
If you already bought into the Ryobi 18V One+ lineup and have high capacity batter packs and a quick charger at your disposal, then the new Airstrike angled finish nailer is a little more attainable.
I should also point out that, by the time you add the price of a charger and high capacity battery pack to the price of the bare nailer, you might as well consider Senco’s Fusion nailer kits as well ($300-320 via Amazon). The Senco Fusion nailers also offer air-like performance, thanks to a built-in sealed air piston design that we found to work really well.
Sergey mentioned waiting with eager anticipation for Ryobi to come out with an cordless Airstrike framing nailer. I think that a lot of other users would welcome the same, but it seems that power-to-size and weight ratio might be a limitations. As it is, the Airstrike finish nailer looks to be about the same size as Dewalt’s brushless framing nailer. The step up from an Airstrike finish nailer to a framing nailer might not be doable unless Ryobi engineers can improve the power-to-size/weight ratio.
Rusty
I have heard that part of the reason that more brands haven’t gotten into the smaller nailer market is that they just aren’t as rugged and they fear they’d be swamped with warranty replacements.
I personally went with the Ryobi over Senco due to cost and flexibility since I can run a bunch of tools off the Ryobi batteries.
John Vonburg
2-1/2″ Nails Do NOT FIT. Advertises takes 2.5″ nail but physically does not fit. The nail guide/holder only measures 2.25″ in the back. Total MISADVERTISEMENT.
Shawn
Are you talking about the same nailer??? 2.5″ nails 100% fit the angled 15g finish nailer.
Howard Dunn Jr
just bought a new one and 2.5 nails will not fit in it…
John
I’m with everyone else here, Shawn, what 2.5″ did you use? The dewalts would not go into the magazine without force, and would not slide in far enough to let the follower engage, and had to be pried back out.
Tylor
Can you please demonstrate the 2.5 inch nails fitting? I can’t get them to fit.
Hohn
I can’t demonstrate, but thanks to this page, I can say the senco 2.5” 15 ga. Work. I had to buy a whole box, but now I’m good. Good luck.
Seth
This happened to me. Loaded in 2.5″ bosstich nails and they jammed right up.
Tylor
Yeah they don’t fit. Wtf?? I tried several manufactures.
Tylor
Hi guys, I figured it out. This is something that isn’t explained on the product, and unless you have someone to tell you, you’d never know. 15guage nails stacks are angled. They come in at least 2 different angles. 25degrees and 34degrees. The 25degree nails are stacked more vertically. Where as the 34degree nails are at a much more pronounced angle. The Ryobi nailer uses 34degree nails in the magazine. Those will fit. They are the same length, just a sharper angle. The degree of the nails should be advertised on the package.
Frank D
It says so in the specifications …
At least online
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-18-Volt-ONE-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-AirStrike-15-Gauge-Angled-Finish-Nailer-Tool-Only-with-Sample-Nails-P330/205792768
Stuart
In their defense, it’s buried there, and HD’s specs are occasionally unreliable. I took a quick look at the online manual (PDF) and it doesn’t clearly specify it there, it simply says 15 gauge.
Frank D
Absolutely, Stuart.
That angle info should have been part of the sticker info, on the tool, before it was released. But of course it is not.
John
Yep. The Senco work. I’ve got a whole box, they’re good.
Nick
THANK YOU! I was about to smash 15G with hammer! I bought the Dewalt brads and they would not fit. I was unaware 15G came in two different angles.
Thanks again!
Sean
Does anyone even use 15 gauge nailers anymore? Most contractors I’ve seen use 16 and 18 (or a combination of both) for most trim applications. I’m just wondering if there are applications besides trim where people are using 15 gauge nailers. Maybe it has something to do with a preference for the angled nailer? I really don’t know
I wonder how large that Dewalt cordless framing nailer is. Framing nailers are already HUGE and awkward. I still don’t own one but have my eye on that Harbor Freight 3-in-1. Yes, a Harbor Freight product.
fred
I’ve done no survey – but checked with my old compatriots who are still using the Hitachi MT65MA2’s that I left them with about 3 years ago. Some of these guns are 10 years old – and still performing well – but as you say for trim work. We had Grex (23ga.) and Cadex (21ga.) pinners as well – but the only 18ga brad nailers we used were our smelly Paslode IM200-18’s
Chad
I prefer 15ga and 18ga for trim work. 15ga will handle door jambs, larger crown and heavy base and the 18ga (I have one with 2″ capacity) will handle the bulk of the smaller door casing and base trim.
To me… 16ga is redundant to 18ga
Giuseppe Bibbo
Totally agree. You may as well have as intermittent steps at your disposal. 15, 18 & 23 gauge shooters in your arsenal..
Chris
As an overly avid DIY-er, I reach for my Bostitch angled 15ga more than anything else. Angled so it fits in smaller areas better, 15 ga to help it “suck” the trim up to existing walls that might be wavy. I originally bought it to hang crown molding which is a chore to begin with, so I wanted to make sure I had the most holding power I could get once the trim was up on the ceiling.
The nails really dont leave all that much of a hole to fill. I dont own a 16 ga nailer nor would I buy one at this point. I do have a couple 18ga nailers that I use for trim when I know I dont need to bend the trim to follow the wall contour.
Greg
I have the 18ga brad nailer.
16ga straight, and crown stapler.
Dewalt 20v brushless framer.
Of the 3 Airstrikes I use the brad nailer the most. Does almost all my trim and crown work as a general contractor. I would say I use the brad nailer 1-3 times a week for the past year, never an issue and works every time I need it to. Does have to warm up in the winter though.
Crown stapler gets used sometimes and to be honest I’m not sure why I bought the 16ga cause I never use it. The 18ga really takes care of it all.
The dewalt framer is a god send. I have had it for about 6 months. I just finished framing a 1200 sq foot basement with it. It is just awesome enough said. Every once in a while I’ll get a jam but that happens on compressor guns too. Par for the course.
adam
Thanks for the quick writeup. That was my intended setup. Now it looks like I just need the brad nailer & Dewalt, unless Milwaukee has something up there sleeve.
James Steele
I am also looking at the dcn692m1. Unless Milwaukee comes out with a framing nailer ?! Hey guys is any one curious about dewalt’s new 7 1\4 sliding 20 v miter saw ?would you like dewalt to come out with a 20 v roofing nailer and 15gauge 20v finish nailer ! But seriously I’d like to try the new 20v miter saw and for the price can’t get any better 400 $ at home depot online
Boyd
These air strike tools are awesome! I work on RVs and efficiency is a must. Anytime I don’t have to drag a dirty air line through someone’s expensive toy is a major plus! I’ve had a few jams but no more than using any other nailer. They have quickly become the tools most borrowed.
Jason
My friend also does RV repairs and he says the Ryobi air strike nailers are the best thing that’s ever happened to him for efficiency. The other tool he can’t live without now is the oscillating multitool from Ryobi. The only thing is he wishes they would come out with a tool less blade change version
Greg
Try this for toolless blade change. Will work with any style blade too. I love mine. Only problem is big box stores don’t carry Dewalt blades.
http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DCS355D1-Lithium-Ion-Oscillating-Multi-Tool/dp/B00FAU8FOS/
HammerDrillJoe
Do you have to use Ryobi nails are do some other manufactures nails work with this gun?
Stuart
Should be able to use other brands’ nails. Angled nails come in different flavors, so you would have to pay attention to the nail gauge and collation angle.
Sam
Don’t ask for help at any Home Depot for nails for it, because they don’t know. Hint, the angle is in the model P330 ( 30degree angle). Just make sure they are 15ga. I was having problems finding shorter than 2″ 15ga 30deg angle nails for some small pet projects, so I went out on a limb and tried some 15ga 1 1/2″ 34deg from porter-cable without any issues.
Matthew
Picked mine up yesterday. Uses senco nails as well which is a plus for me. It’s a beast but not that heavy for how big it looks. Also picked up the upgrade kit with charger and compact battery. Also picked up the two pack of 4.0 high capacity for $99.
Installed some rubber base this morning. Didn’t quite set the nails but that base is so dense, I have to turn my compressor and guns all the way up.
Great purchase, going to be used for many many years!
Peter S
I have the ryobi p325 16 gauge nailer and ive used it a few times for making shoe racks. Its ok but m i think the p330 15 guage is more versatile as the nails are wider and will have more gripping power for fastening. I also have the latest passlode framing nailer and it is a keeper but the fuel gas can be a hinderance if you run out. I am waiting for ryobi to come up with a framing nailer and it looks like it will beat the dewalt, the ryobi airstrike line is phenomenal .
FIRST RONIN
Bought both ryobi 15ga and senco……the winner was obvious. ….will be bringing the senco back to HD……I was surprised….. long time carpenter with lots of brand name tool…definitely warming up to ryobi one system. ..