Black & Decker BDBN1202 5/8- to 2-Inch 12-Volt Ni-Cad 18-Gauge Cordless Finish Nailer

by Black & Decker

Product Description

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With the Black & Decker 12-Volt 18-Gauge Cordless Nailer, professionals and do-it-yourselfers alike can complete projects easily, efficiently, and conveniently. Its easy-to-use features make this nailer perfect for a wide range of finish work, from installing cabinets, to putting up fences, to reupholstering furniture. And with its two adjustable depth controls and non-mar tip, the cordless nailer is designed to protect your work surface.The nailer comes with two rechargeable, 12-volt Ni-Cad batteries, which means freedom from power cords, extension cords, and compressors. With a magazine capacity of 100 nails, this Black & Decker nailer operates with nails between 5/8 inch and 2 inches in length, and it will drive over 400 nails per battery charge. An easy-to-read electronic status indicator lets you know when the battery or nail magazine is low, helping you keep your workflow as smooth as possible, and its tool-free jam clear mechanism makes for even more efficient usability. A lock switch helps ensure safety in your workspace. The cordless nailer measures 24 x 4.6 x 14.4 inches and weighs 13.5 pounds. In addition to the cordless nailer, the package includes two 12-volt Ni-Cad rechargeable batteries, a one-hour charger, safety glasses, and a kit box. The cordless nailer is covered by a 2-year warranty.

Product Description

12 Volt Cordless 18 Gauge Brad Nailer
Accepts a full range of 18 gauge nails for multiple applications
Electronic status indicator provides user feedback on the status of the tool (green = ready / red = low battery / flashing red = nail jam)
Batteries drive more than 400 nails on one battery charge
Non-mar tip protects work surface from marring
Low nail indicator Window allows user to realize when nails are getting low so he/she won't dry fire
Lock on / lock off switch allows user to lock nailer in off position when not in use
2 adjustable depth settings; one for driving nails flush and one for counter seating nails
Tool free jam rclear mechanism offers quick and easy jam clear device without using tools

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 24 x 4.6 x 14.4 inches ; 13.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0002TG170
• Item model number: BDBN1202
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #149,670 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #19 in Home Improvement > Air Tools > Nailers > Cordless Nailers

Customer Reviews

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64 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars For 4/5ths of the first magazine, it was great...., January 15, 2005

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Kevin T. Burchett "Kevin Burchett" (central Oklahoma) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker BDBN1202 5/8- to 2-Inch 12-Volt Ni-Cad 18-Gauge Cordless Finish Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

I was excited to get the B&D nailer. It had a great set of features for the price, even included two batteries.

I started using it to attach the crown molding for our dining room/kitchen, and had great results. Nails were driven just right, easy to use, lightweight. Then I got to nail 89 of 100. The gun jammed. No problem, clear the jam, move on.

Nail 90 jammed. OK, little worried now. Clear jam, try again.

Nail 91 jammed.

So I remove the remains of the clip. Maybe it doesn't work well with only a few nails in the magazine.

Nail one jams. And two, and so on. I thought maybe the battery was low (although it has an indicator light just for such occassions), so I switch that out. More jams/half-driven nails.

Tried different sizes of nails. No luck. I should mention that the nails were the ones that came with the tool from B&D.

I examined the "driver" area, and it appears that the little "hammer" that shoots forward to drive the nail was not fully retracting after each drive.

Probably should also mention that I read/followed the directions to a 'T'. Fully charged the batteries and so on.

I am returning the driver for a refund. Which makes me sad because I had great plans for this tool... Ah, the things I was going to make.

Maybe I just got a bum tool, like one in a thousand. I have B&D's 18v Firestorm kit with the circular saw, reciprocating saw, and drill, and I love it. Use it all the time with great success. That was one of the reasons that compelled me to buy this tool. Unfortunate. I really wanted it to work.

43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars total disappointment, January 18, 2005

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TPF (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker BDBN1202 5/8- to 2-Inch 12-Volt Ni-Cad 18-Gauge Cordless Finish Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

Bought the nailer from a B&D Factory store and was told it was a new product with no track record. I experiemented with various soft and hard woods with the same poor results. The gun wouldn't sink nails nor would it set them flush on either of the 2 settings. In addition it would jam after each fire requiring me to open the magazine and pull the clip of nails back to reset the gun. I returned the gun thinking I had a defective one only to find the replacement just as bad. Today the store refunded my money. It's a nice gun but it clearly needs more power.

81 of 86 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars One word - Junk, February 12, 2005

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Tool Junkie (Floral Park, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker BDBN1202 5/8- to 2-Inch 12-Volt Ni-Cad 18-Gauge Cordless Finish Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

After researching a cordless nailer purchase for months, buying and testing them, I've come to one conclusion. The only real true cordless battery operated nailer (at this time) is the DeWalt. The Porter Cable has been discontinued and the Paslode needs fuel cells.

I figured I would by the B&D since I am just a weekend warrior home improvement woodworking type of guy. I knew my nailer would not see daily use. Since I didn't want fuel cells (Paslode), and the DeWalt was much more $$$, and since I had heard the B&D was going to be released around the holidays, I treated myself to the Black and Decker. Bad Move. It went back two days later and I came home with the DeWalt.

Well for starters it can only shoot up to 2" 18 gauge brads. The DeWalt does 2 1/2" 16 gauge nails. Huge difference when your attaching window trim or crown molding that has to go through your molding, skim coat and lathe before hitting the stud. This model has two depth settings, the DeWalt has six (comes in real handy when working with hard woods). This is 12Volt, the DeWalt is 18Volt (huge power difference, but heavier). And the decision maker - This thing jammed regulraly, my DeWalt has yet to jam.

Now I know the DeWalt is more $$$ and that why I had never purchased a DeWalt tool before, they just seem so much more expensive. But I had bought it during the holidays when Amazon was running it's 20% off all power tools so I got it for $320. That comes with two battery's. You can buy it without the battery's for much cheaper if you already own 18Volt DeWalt tools. Looking back, and knowing what I know now, I would have paid full price! This truley is one of those situations where you get what you pay for.

The B&D could be a good tool, I think it just needs to have some kinks worked out...it only came out two months ago.