Customer Reviews

DEWALT D55141FNBN 16-Gauge Finish Nailer/18-Gauge Brad Nailer/Compressor Combo Kit

5 star:		(25)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I bought the nailer to install 3/4 inch wood flooring. Using the 16 gauge nailer, I was able to fire 2 inch brads throught the tongue of african rosewood flooring. A flooring nailer is recommended for this job but I was able to accurately hit the sweet spot above the tongue every time. African rosewood is much harder than oak and the nailer handled the job without a problem. I also like the versatility of having the 18 gauge nailer which I used to shoot 1-1/2 inch brads through quarter round molding. This unit is light weight but has plenty of power. For $300, it is well worth the price.

I do a lot of drywall repair and re-texturing of ceilings & wall areas. I had to replace my old compressor which weighed 50 lbs and was looking for something easier to carry. This compressor works fine, is easy to carry but does run low on compression sometimes because of the small tank. This has not been a problem for me because it does recover quite quickly. I have really enjoyed the compressor in my day to day work and have also used both nail guns on a couple of projects. They worked well and made my jobs so much easier. I am really glad that I made the purchase.

I'm not a pro, so I considered purchasing a much cheaper compressor and nail gun to install some trim in my home. I'm glad I decided to spend the extra money for this tool. It's made installing the trim a breeze. I'm looking forward to tackling new projects using this, and it's made me a believer in DeWalt products.

Im a contractor so the four things i loved about this set in order , what a great price with shipping was still $40 cheaper than homx depox , its so light at 30 lbs , the roll cage made me feel like it was solid and wont get hurt in my truck , its quiet (this was # 4 because its quieter than all oil less compressors ) but its not as quiet as i hoped still great but needs explaning. the sound level is like this if its in the same room you are in it will bug you in 5 min. you can still talk to the guy next to you with only a small raise in your voice, but within minutes the sound will bug you. placed in the next room it was great, no sound problems. also the sound it makes is not a annoying sound like the porter cable pancake(2/3 times louder) (porter put out more air and holds more air so if you need a comp for more than nail gunning the porter is a better option )to me the sound level was about that of a loud vaccumme cleaner which is very good for a compressor hope this helps 5 stars because not perfect but for the money you get SO MUCH. only rated for 500 hrs (bummer)

This is my first air compressor but I have had the privilege of using many different portable air compressors (most of them Porter Cable) and this is my favorite. I originally bought this set with general carpentry projects in mind, and I am very glad I did.

Air Compressor Pros:
1. Fills quickly.
2. 2 hose connections are very helpful
3. Metal plate on top protects the motor.
4. Stands up on back for storage so it takes up less floor space.
5. My favorite drain valve I have ever seen on any compressor.
6. Easy to carry.
7. Good placement of power switch on the back.


Air Compressor Cons:
1. 2 Gallon air tank does not allow for much storage.
2. CFM rate is not high enough to use a spray gun for more than short bursts.

Nail Gun Pros:
1. Both nail guns have easy built in safety locks above the triggers.
2. Biggest finish nailer I have ever seen come in an air compressor set.
3. Finish nailer has a good belt clip.
4. The finish nailer once got pulled off my belt and fell onto concrete pavers and did not get a single scratch.

Nail Gun Cons:
1. When you first get the guns they do not come with the hose connectors installed. (They do come with the connectors and Teflon tape but you must put them in.) To protect the guns from any particles falling into them, the guns come with plastic inserts which are almost impossible to remove.
2. The trigger bump on the brad nailer gets jammed in the upright position sometimes.

Accessories:
It came with two accessories I was not aware of at the time of purchase. A single bag big enough for both nailers, the 25' hose included, gun oil, and boxes of nails. It also came with very cheep feeling safety goggles, DPG54M-1D. It did NOT come with gun oil, so to my surprise I had to make a quick trip to the local home depot and buy a $2ish bottle of oil. Also included are the 25' air hose and a bump action trigger (Which I have not used yet).

Other Notes:
1. As you should realize, this kit does NOT come with a staple gun. That can be problematic in some furniture building, especially when applying lewan backing.
2. I bought a 50' hose so I could have two tools attached at the same time and it really comes in handy.
3. You will also want an air gun. They are great for cleaning off sawdust. Also, as I discovered in PC support at school, the air guns are great for cleaning out 8 years of dust from computers.

What a great buy! I bounce from house to house installing windows and doors and this DeWalt Compressor has done it all from framing to finishing. Its easy to carry room to room and up and down stairs, definitely better than the Porter Cable pancake compessor. The two connections for separate hoses is great, especially when working with other people. The guns a very durable. I only wish the finish gun had the angled clip for tight spots like doing crown, but it still get the job done. No complaints about the brad gun. A must buy!

I have used Dewalt tools for the past 10 years and have never taken one to the shop. This compressor kit was a great value for the money but the "pump" died after 30 minutes of use. Fortunately for me a certified repair center was only 15 minutes from home but if you are not close to a center you might want to weight that fact in your purchase (as with any other mail order purchase). My authorized repair center used the serial number and did not even request a purchase agreement for the free repair.

Still, it is a great value and I like the nailers better than other brands I have used in the past. There are sturdy and easy to access a possible jams.

My kit arrived with a travel "bag" but I would prefer if they had include a plastic case - being a little more rugged.

It is the quietest compressor I have ever used for the 125 PSI pressure rating.

Worth the money!

I went to my local big box store to replace my 20 year old DuoFast finish nailer. The DuoFast shot at least a million nails and probably shot two million. It never jammed.

I set out to buy the Hitachi nailer because my brother in law is a cabinet maker and I frequently used his while doing work in his shop. I liked the Hitachi nailer. Then I saw the DeWalt. There it was- the DeWalt kit with a hose, compressor, finish nailer and brad nailer and storage bag for $279 on sale which was about $10 less than just the finish nailer and the brad nailer would have been in Hitachi. That's how I picked it out; it was an impulse decision.

I make a living with tools, I'm not an occasional user, I use them every day. I know tools.

The Finish Nailer: This thing is really hard to load and if you want to unload it to change nail sizes, it's even harder. It's unbelievably difficult.
It jams if the nail hits anything but wood. It jammed when I tried to shoot composite flooring, it jammed when I hit a knot, it jammed when it hit another finish nail. If you don't have the safety fully compressed when you pull the trigger, be prepared to fully remove the tool from the workpiece to try, try again. It's a real pain.

The Brad nailer: It's a piece of crap that's frustrating to use in all but bench work. Really. I've used brad nailers for twenty years and this thing isn't even close to any other brand I've ever used including the junk from Harbor Freight. This brad nailer isn't good enough to be sold by Harbor Freight.

The Compressor: The compressor actually has two pros: it's light and it's quiet. The cons are it moves less air than any other compressor I've ever used. I have a 12 volt tire compressor that came in one of those cheesey emergency kits for your car that moves more air than this thing. I guess it's easy to make a quiet, light compressor that doesn't do anything. It's more challenging to make them light and quiet and end up with a useful tool.

The hose is absolutely useless. It's only slightly more flexible than black iron pipe. If it's below 60 degrees, it literally cannot be unrolled.

I've fought this compilation of junk for a month now and tomorrow I'm going to go buy the Hitachi kit. I'm giving the DeWalt kit to my son (who won't run a box of nails in his lifetime). I don't want to give it to any of my employees because it'll slow them down too much. I could give these lemon yellow tools to my competitor's employees, but that would be a dirty trick.

I gave this kit one star (instead of Zero) only because the compressor is light and quiet. The nailers are 1/2 star each- the hose is negative one star.

I bought this combo kit a month ago and it has opened up a whole new approach to wood working projects for me. Using the brad nailer, in just a couple of minutes I can create a fixture out of scrap wood to hold all the parts of my current project (bird feeder, small table, etc) at exactly the right angle so I can assemble it easily and quickly. My stuff sure looks a lot more professional that it ever did before. The old maxim still holds true: if you want to do the job right, you have to use the right tools.

My only complaint, the kit does not include hard cases for the two nailers. So I ordered them from [...].

I purchased this set to finish putting up bead board and chair rail in my family room. Amazon had great shipping and everything arrived as stated.

The guns performed well as did the tank. The tank is smaller than I expected and it had to recycle often to keep up even with a moderate amount of nailing.

The tank is small and can be easily carried to whatever room or location you need to use it.

I am planning to order a larger one for my shed where I can use bigger tools on it.

It was a great value for the three items and I would purchase it again.