DEWALT D51257K 1-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch 16 Gauge Finish Nailer

by DEWALT

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Innovative DEWALT technology allows you to use the D51257K with or without oil, offering you the versatility to complete a wide range of jobs quickly and efficiently. With its operating pressure of 70-120 PSI, this versatile nailer takes one- to 2-1/2-inch 16 gauge straight collated nails, and provides the freedom of tool-less perks including a 360 degree rotating exhaust cap, nail depth adjustment, and a front opening that releases any jams for smooth, reliable performance. The D51257K comes with a carrying case; 1000 two-inch finish nails; a low-profile, no-mar pad; a pre-installed sequential action trigger; and a trigger lock off.

From the Manufacturer

The D51257K ushers in the next generation of DEWALT finish nailers. Making use of Sealed Lube Dual Technology, allows the unit's motor to work as either an oil free or an oil lubricated unit. Tool-free features include: an adjustable belt hook, nail depth adjustment, jam clearing, and a 360° rotating exhaust cap. Uses 1" to 2-1/2" (25.4 mm - 65 mm) 16 gauge straight collated nails and includes carrying case, 1000 of 2" finish nails, a low profile no-mar pad, a pre-installed sequential action trigger, as well a trigger lock off.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B001AOSWYG
• Item model number: D51257K
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,439 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #41 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Nailers & Staplers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's like a Siberian Tiger was stuffed into the body of a cat, May 27, 2009

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Charise White "Charise" (Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT D51257K 1-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch 16 Gauge Finish Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

The DeWalt 16 gauge finish nailer makes an excellent addition to one's collection of finish nailers, either as a homeowner or a professional. One of the benefits of the 16 gauge nailer is that the nails are much cheaper than the 15 gauge nails. With that said, the 16 gauge nails lack some of the holding power and are more prone to blowouts (which can be easily avoided with correct usage) because they are stamped and rectangular instead of round. Don't let that discourage you, however, because the 16 gauge nails have plenty of holding power for applications like interior door jams or holding up heavy crown molding.
The DeWalt nailer is nice in that it can be used without oil; however, it is still best to give it a light oiling once in a while to ensure that it lasts. I have no doubts that it will last. The tool consistently countersets nails to the right depth and has plenty of power (I keep the compressor around 100 psi). I've never had a jam, but the release on the front for jams is easy to open. The depth adjustment is the normal wheel mechanism that allows for very precise adjustment. The no-mar pad works very well, and nail placement is easy to see. Case is sturdy and securely holds the nailer as well as some space for nails and safety glasses. I found the loading very awkward. The two methods used to load seem arbitrary and more of an advertising scheme than anything else. DeWalt could have designed this function better, but I've not found it too bothersome to deduct a star since the overall performance is excellent. Also, the manual is map-style instead of book-style (feels like 12 feet by 10 feet large), which is a real pain to use if you're unfamiliar with pneumatic tools, but this seems like a minor detail.
I highly recommend this tool.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pleased withit, October 26, 2010

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Woodworking Engineer (South Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: DEWALT D51257K 1-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch 16 Gauge Finish Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this for trim work for my home office remodeling. I have a Porter cable 18 awg and a Grex 23 awg. I am happy with this one also. It has plenty of power, but I can still use it with a three gallon compressor and get plenty of shots before the compressor recycles.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great nailer, August 18, 2011

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Robert W. Baldwin "R. Baldwin" (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT D51257K 1-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch 16 Gauge Finish Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

I used this nailer while installing 800 square feet of hickory flooring. It was used to face-nail the starting and ending rows, to get in closets where the flooring nailer couldn't reach, and to install the baseboard molding. I only had two jams out of 1500 nails. The jams were easy to clear thanks to DeWalt's easy opening jam clearing thingy. (that's the technical term!)
The depth control wheel right on the nailer makes it easy to put the nails where you want them.