Senco 1C0001N AF25 Air Free 5/8-Inch to 2-1/8-Inch 18-Gauge Brad Nailer

by Senco

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

This is an innovative tool whose time has most definitely come, making it possible for do-it-yourselfers to have all the power of an air nailer without buying a compressor, fooling with hoses, or putting up with the noise. And unlike other airless nailers, this one requires no fuel cells, and the battery is rechargeable just like those found in other cordless tools. Senco's AirFree brad nailer does the job, maybe with slightly less speed, but the convenience may be more than worth it. There's a slight delay when you press the trigger as the tool revs up, but you'll grow accustomed to the rhythm. It's powered by a 12-volt battery, never needs oil, and features an electronic depth-of-drive adjustment. Senco packs two batteries and a charger along with the nailer in a tough carrying case. You'll fire 600 to 1,000 nails on a charge, and a recharge takes anywhere from 60 to 90 minutes. Low vibration and a comfortable grip make this a heck of a tool. We really, really like this. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste

From the Manufacturer

The Senco all battery-powered AirFree 25 allows you to quickly attack a variety of finish and trim projects. No hoses to trip over. No cords to tie you down. No compressor to move from spot to spot. It's the perfect finish nailer for light to medium jobs, driving up to 1,000 nails per charge. Perfectly balanced and easy to use with its comfort grip, the AirFree 25 drives 18-gauge nails from 5/8- to 2-1/8-inch and comes with proven features, like adjustable depth-of-drive control, EZ-clear and no-mar pad for perfect finishing. Includes nailer, two 12-volt batteries, one-hour charger and case.

Product Details

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• Shipping Weight: 16.2 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: B000066B57
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: AF25
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #215,305 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #21 in Home Improvement > Air Tools > Nailers > Cordless Nailers
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

50 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Defective design does not hold up, November 14, 2002

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Dave "flavordave" (Henderson, NV United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Senco 1C0001N AF25 Air Free 5/8-Inch to 2-1/8-Inch 18-Gauge Brad Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am a professional finish carpenter working in cabinet shop. I have been using this gun daily for three months. In the beginning it worked just fine, but it did not hold up. I do NOT use it heavily, mostly to install crown molding and scribe, perhaps a strip of nails a day maximum.

It started out not setting the nails properly, and now the belt is not driving the nails at all. The belt driver winds up and then winds down and won't shoot. Out of 8 carpenters in my shop who purchased this gun, I am number 6 to have to return it due to this defect. We have been instructed not to purchase anymore until they work the bugs out.

It may be a fine tool for a handyman or a casual user, but if you're a professional and need a reliable nail gun, I would recommend sticking with a compressor and a traditional air brad nailer.

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for out the way places, heavy for all day use, July 23, 2002

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Karen Nakamura "cultural anthropologist" (New Haven, CT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Senco 1C0001N AF25 Air Free 5/8-Inch to 2-1/8-Inch 18-Gauge Brad Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

I tried one of these units out at a recent Rockler woodshow near here (Minneapolis). They are a *great* leap forward for airless nailers. I almost bought one until I reminded myself that with the same amount of money I could buy a small pancake and nailer.... The cost efficiency goes down further if you need a 15 gauge as well as an 18 gauge.

The air free units work by spinning up a small flywheel that then discharges its kinetic energy into a pin. This is different from the previous electric nailers that didn't have that extra mass (and thus weren't powerful enough for 2" brads), or from the other airless units like the older Porter-Cable that used chemical cartridges (that caused jams or ran out unexpectedly), or the newer P-C ones that have a small compressor on them (that are heavy).

The Sencos put a 2" brad right through the 2x4 pine they had at the show. You can control the depth of shot and the trigger action is very smooth. There are safeties to make it harder to put a brad through your thumb but if you want to do it, its always possible with a little due diligence on your part.

There was very little "spin-up" time and while you can't go bam-bam-bam-bam as with a pneumatic, you can go at a pretty comfortable pace. Not having a cord would be great for working on a ladder or in a location where electricity hadn't been pulled in yet.

The batteries seem pretty solid. I was at the show all day and it didn't look like they had to replace the batteries once. I wish the batteries were compatible with Porter-Cable or Dewalt or some other series so that you could share chargers. I'm sick of the pile of battery chargers I have in my shop.

Overall, two thumbs up. If they can get the weight and price down, that would be a further bonus. But you're buying from one of the leaders in high quality nailers, so the price is eminently justifiable.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Idea Yet ...... or Not!, August 3, 2002

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R. Cade (Palm Beach Gardens, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Senco 1C0001N AF25 Air Free 5/8-Inch to 2-1/8-Inch 18-Gauge Brad Nailer (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is the best idea in a brad nailer to come along yet! I'm a cabinet installer in south Florida. I install cabinets in new homes, 240 houses per year. I've been using the AF25 for about 3 months. I use it every work day to install toe kick, crown moldings, valances, and other various trim. It works efficiently, and effectively, and so far without even a jamb. The depth control works precisely, and it drives nails perfectly, every time. I drive about one stick of nails per day. The battery charge lasts me about three weeks at this rate of useage. I never want to go back to compressors and hoses again! This nailer is a little bit larger than the conventional brad nailer, but it is light weight and the size has made no difference in daily performance. This is a light to medium duty tool. When you pull the trigger it "winds up" before delivering the nail. This was a surprize the first couple of times. If your a person that requires instant and rapid response this nailer is probably not for you. On the other hand, while this shoots a little slower, I can be done with my nailing tasks before the other guy has got his compressor set up and running! Great tool for every application short of the production line. Thanks Senco, this is what the trade needs!

O.K. I wrote this review two years ago. It's been a year since I last used this nailer. Everything I said above was true, it performed beautifully until it was about a year old. It then started to malfunction. It would wind up but it wouldn't deliver the nail. I took it to the local Senco service center, it was still under warranty, they kept it for a couple of weeks, and said it was fixed. It wasn't. I took it back and they refused to take it in for service. They said they only were set up to fix pnumatic tools and these "new fangled electric" nailers were beyond their capacity. It's now sitting in my shop collecting dust. Guess who won't be buying Senco again!