Freeman Cordless 20-Volt 4-in-1 18-Gauge 2 in. Flooring Nailer and Stapler with Lithium-Ion Batteries, Case, and Fasteners

9 reviews for Freeman Cordless 20-Volt 4-in-1 18-Gauge 2 in. Flooring Nailer and Stapler with Lithium-Ion Batteries, Case, and Fasteners

1. Rated 5 out of 5

   Nestor Lynch (verified owner) – June 15, 2022

   The Freeman PE4118GF Cordless 20V 4-in-1 18 Gauge 2″ Flooring Nailer & Stapler with Lithium-Ion Batteries, Case, Fasteners rounds-out my growing power tool collection.I’ve used a number of nailers over the years, none of them mine and none of them cordless. The speed and convenience of having a nailer on a job is great but I hate dragging an air hose behind me. As I get older I’m finding the noise put out by an air compressor difficult to tolerate. This is everything I want in a nailer.I almost passed on this model as I didn’t see me getting enough use out of a flooring nailer to justify the cost. After closer inspection I realized it could be converted to a regular nailer and I was sold. I couldn’t wait to put it to use as soon as it arrived. Using some scrap wood I had lying around I put it through its paces. Great speed, great power, I had no complaints about the performance. I was very impressed that it left the head of the nails at the perfect depth every time.Converting from a flooring nailer to a regular nailer takes just a few minutes and the removal/reinstallation of four screws. I didn’t use it long enough to get a true indication of battery life but it claims 400 nails per charge. Since this set comes with two batteries that’s way more nails than I can see myself using in one day.My one and only complaint was that the manual did not explain the proper placement of the nailer when used for flooring. As I’ve never used a nailer for that purpose it took a little trial and error to figure out how to place the nailer against the plank to depress the safety switch. One simple illustration in the manual could have saved me several minutes of frustration.I love multi-purpose tools and I’m happy to have this in my collection.

2. Rated 5 out of 5

   Albertha O’Conner (verified owner) – April 8, 2022

   Freeman is not a name you normally see often in comparisons of the big-name cordless nailers like Milwaukee, DeWalt and the others, but I believe this cordless nailer can hold it’s own. I am pleased with its design, feature-set, operation, speed, and build quality. As I’ve said before, nowdays you can’t beat cordless tools for convenience and flexibility. Although this tool is heavier (almost 7 lbs.) than an air piston unit, I prefer it because there’s no cord or air hose attached to tangle and snag, and no need to drag out your noisy compressor which itself needs to be plugged in to an appropriate outlet. Actually, the extra weight may be advantageous since it helps absorb the kick-back from driving the nail. Just pick up the nailer, load the proper brads or staples, attach a battery, and you’re ready to go! This unit is called a 4-in-1 because it can be used either with it’s straight nosepiece or the 45 degree nosepiece (for installing hardwood floorboards and such), and it will drive either brads or staples of any length you’d normally use – all with just the one unit – good idea. Although air-compressor driven nailers’ “trigger response time” feels almost instantaneous, there is a “ramp-up” time associated with cordless units, so you will notice a slight delay before the nail is driven after pulling the trigger. I believe this Freeman unit derives the energy needed to drive the brad or staple using the energy stored in an internal flywheel – so when you pull the trigger a flywheel is quickly brought up to speed and that energy then drives the nail. I have to say, this unit’s ramp-up speed is impressively quick – maybe quicker than some of the “big-name” companies. This quickness may be due to the fact that the lithium ion batteries operate at a higher 20 volts, so there’s more power available to get the flywheel up to speed more quickly than lower voltage battery units. See the attached video for an example of the firing speed while in “bump mode” driving 1 1/2″ long brads into a 2×4. It’s certainly fast enough because it’s ready to go again in the time it takes to re-position the nailer – it’s impressive – and not at all annoying. It’s pretty quiet in operation as you can hear in the video. The magazine holds 100 brads or staples. The unit drives 400 nails per battery charge, and since two batteries are supplied you’ll likely never need to wait for a depleted battery to recharge. Recharge time (fully depleted) is about 45 minutes. Rated firing speed is 30 nails per minute – going faster for an extended time may overheat the battery – but it’s not likely you will do that in a “non-production” environment -and overheating protection is built in anyway. By the way, the unit is not warranted for use in “production” environments. The unit can accept 18 GA brads from 3/4 to 2″ long, and staples from 3/4 to 1 5/8″ long. There is a handy drive-depth adjustment thumbwheel on the straight nosepiece and it works well. Drive depth is very consistent. The unit has “dual LED’s to illuminate the work area, but they are not super bright LEDs. A helpful feature is a color changing indicator led that indicates “nail-jams”, “low battery”, “empty magazine” and “overheated” conditions. There is also an orange mechanical indicator to indicate low or no nails in the magazine. Also see the attached photos for additional feature info. Please note that the English version of the included user guide (PE4118GF-V1 08/18) contains an error on page 08 in the section titled “SETTING TOOL FIRING POSITIONS”. The text in paragraph 1. reads – “The tool can be actuated by depressing the work contact element against the work surface AFTER pulling the trigger.” The text should read “The tool can be actuated by depressing the work contact element against the work surface BEFORE pulling the trigger.” The unit is manufactured in China, and comes with a nice hard case that allows the unit to be stored with either the straight or 45 degree nosepiece attached to the nailgun. A downside is that the 4 nosepiece attachment screws are not captured, so be careful no to let them or the drive blade get away when changing nosepieces or removing a nosepiece to clear a jam (which I have not experienced yet). Be sure to follow the instruction leaflet explaining that the screws should only be snugged (not tightened) until confirmation that the nosepiece and it’s drive blade is properly located by dry-firing the unit. If all’s well, then tighten the screws fully before loading nails and using the unit. To reduce the probability of nail jams occurring, keep debris like glue (which holds the brads or staples together for handling) and dirt cleaned out of the magazine and don’t use nails that are not in good condition.

3. Rated 5 out of 5

   Alford Feest (verified owner) – March 30, 2022

   The Cordless 20volt4in1 18 gauge 2inch floor nailer and stapler with lithium-ion batteries,case and fasteners is a great tool to have in any toolbox, you can use it to nail trim work, nail flooring, and staple the back on cabinets. The weight of the tool makes it easier to use for long periods of time. The batteries last for a good period of time when on a full charge.

4. Rated 3 out of 5

   Deon Kautzer (verified owner) – January 3, 2022

   This nail gun frustrated me with constant nail jams. I ended up returning it for short brand. The flooring attachment was a nice feature and I was pleased with the the weight.

5. Rated 5 out of 5

   Mariam Gottlieb (verified owner) – November 14, 2021

   A couple key discussion items.First, I was questioning if the 18-gauge nails would be sufficient for ¾” oak flooring. My flooring project is still a couple months off at my daughter’s house, but I decided to get gun early, and run some sample pieces. The thinner gauge nails are better for doing less damage which occasionally can split the tongue, which is a definite positive, but I was questioning on the retention power of the thinner nail in the plywood sub-floor. The only ¾” plywood I had was oak veneer, so it may be a little denser that sub-floor, but this is what my tests are based on. I nailed down a couple rows, and used a pry bar to lift them loose. I had no way of measuring the force, but it seemed ample rigid to me. Another discussion item is the decision to buy verses rent. I rented a pneumatic unit about 6 years ago for the hardwood flooring in our previous home. I usually work alone, and the project took longer than I initially thought. A couple factors I wasn’t thinking about. I’m kind of fussy about the wood, and certain boards look better under the kitchen cabinets or in a closet than they do in the middle of the floor. This ate up some extra time sorting boards as I opened the bundles. However, the real kicker was finding some small holes (wood mites). I refused to use these boards. A representive from the mill called me, and explained the kiln temperature is high enough to kill the mites. However, you have no insurance the mites didn’t infect the wood after the kiln. I had a similar problem with wood mites on some regular oak boards. Anyway, my flooring boards were special order, so I needed to order more. (more delays).Another discussion item is being cordless. Many times, the hose on pneumatic units can be a pain for snagging on items, so I’m expecting this unit being cordless being a nice blessing. The unit has an adaptor to change the 45-degree nailing angle to a straight down nailing position. They suggest you can also use the gun in this capacity for cabinet work and molding with this attachment. While this is true, the gun is kind of heavy, so it won’t be too convenient for those type of applications. Obviously, if you don’t have a lighter gun available, this will work.

6. Rated 5 out of 5

   Theresia Nader (verified owner) – September 19, 2021

   Had to return,item. Not what husband,wanted

7. Rated 4 out of 5

   Kobe Gerlach (verified owner) – July 29, 2021

   This is an excellent brad nailer for soft woods like pine or fir, but it won’t consistently sink nails into harder woods like oak. I have mostly used it so far for nailing small trim like shoe base and quarter round onto baseboards. I haven’t experienced any nail jams so far.

8. Rated 5 out of 5

   Cielo Koepp (verified owner) – July 11, 2021

   Great nail gun for hardwood floors, molding, and trim. Very few miss fires. Price was right.

9. Rated 5 out of 5

   Nannie Mitchell (verified owner) – March 11, 2021

   The Cordless 20volt4in1 18 gauge 2inch floor nailer and stapler with lithium-ion batteries,case and fasteners is a great tool to have in any toolbox, you can use it to nail trim work, nail flooring, and staple the back on cabinets. The weight of the tool makes it easier to use for long periods of time. The batteries last for a good period of time when on a full charge.