Welcome to our review on the Makita XNB01Z Brad nailer! We’ll get into the pros and cons of this popular nailer a bit further down the article, but first, let’s have a quick into about what this nailer is all about.
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Makita XNB01Z – Introduction
Makita XNB01Z Brad Nailer is easy to use and very handy, the cordless feature keeps wire mess away, it looks appealing but its a bit chunky although the nail placement are very easy and precise.
The device is user-friendly and there is no messing with the compressor hoses or noisy pumper going off. Mainly it works great for softer wood.
There are many other brands in the market however not all brands are the same; a lot of factors control the quality of each brand’s nailer, for example the weight, price, and precision.
We think this is a great quality nailer which is great for home projects.
Makita XNB01Z Features
The Makita XNB01Z gives a range of about 18 gauge brad nail from 5/8″ to 2″ and a decent magazine capacity of 110 nails.
It has a two-mode selective switch for rapid and single nail operation. This tool has a very effective anti-dry mechanism engineered to prevent blanks leading to damaged goods, it also has an easy to use “tool- less” depth adjustment dial for fine finish applications. It has a very easy loading system, a flashlight and a battery meter although it is a tad heavy but packs a solid punch.
This Makita nailer gives about 1000 nails on a single charge and is best solution for installing trim and moulding.
Battery
Makita created star protection computer controls. Star protection is communication technology that allows a star protection-equipped tool and battery to exchange data in real time and monitor conditions during use of the device to protect against overloading, over discharging and overheating.
The one thing that everyone avoids is spending a lot of time in charging, so the Makita 18v Lithium ion batteries give the fastest charge time so that it can spend more time working and less time sitting on a charger
Price
Some may find the price at a higher end but as mentioned above there are many factors governing the price that leads to the tool being very effective, user friendly and a worth buying product.
There might be many other cheaper brands in the market available to perform the similar functions but it is very difficult to find them all together in one product. The Makita XNB01Z nailer gives you many benefits such as a good battery life with a stable body giving quick and fine results.
Pros
- Easy to use
- Powerful
- Has good battery life
- Best for small and quick projects
- The cordless hoseless nailer beats getting a heavy noise compressor out for small jobs
Cons
- A bit heavy
- Cannot be easily used for prolonged projects
Makita XNB01Z Conclusion
Having talked about the Makita Brad nailer we see that it gives a fine and precise finish at a decent price, and the good battery life and fine charging feature makes it more acceptable at this budget.
The device is best for small, quick jobs, and it is very comfortable and can be easily handled and used by beginners. If you are looking for a good quality Brad nailer, you should absolutely consider the Makita XNB01Z.
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