DEWALT20V MAX XR Framing Nailer, Dual Speed, Bare Tool Only (DCN692B)

Dewalt framing nailer, awesome tool never has it failed me like other complaints. It is quite heavy as heck

I’m not a builder - just a regular DIY homeowner type. I ordered this about a month ago for a rather large remodel project, and I didn’t want to haul my compressor and pneumatic gun up into the attic. I’ve accumulated quite a few to the FlexVolt tools, so I’m pretty well invested in the batteries, and thy have been really solid and flexible tools. Admittedly, I love the ability to swap the batteries when needed, and I’ve pretty much got enough of them to run my drill, saw, nailer, and oscillating tool with minimal swapping.I read the reviews and was concerned over the number of negative reviews - complaints of frequent jams and inability to drive nails completely. But I made the purchase anyway (happy birthday to me). It arrived well packaged, on time, and in perfect condition - for MUCH less than the big box store.I read the directions (shocker there!) and headed up I to the attic. I purchased GripRite brand nails, 3 1/4” and 2 1/2” lengths. I loaded the gun with 3 1/4” and started happily firing away...until after the first shot. Yep - I was the victim of the dreaded incomplete drive and jam. Fired about 10 more, all with the same result despite adjusting the depth of drive to maximum. Was just about to chuck it across the attic, when the nail selector switch at the base of the handle caught my eye, and then it hit me. Short nails use setting #1, and longer nails use setting #2. Setting 1 doesn’t use as much power so it doesn’t overdrive the nails. Setting 2 uses full power, and is NOTICEABLY more powerful. Soooo, I switched over to setting 2 and adjusted the depth of drive, and voila - perfectly driven nails...and then I explained to my son the importance of reading the directions, aaaannnnddd then actually following them. I’ve had one jam since, and that was likely due to the way I was holding it. Otherwise, every nail has been driven perfectly.Most of the negative reviews seem to mirror my initial experience, so i could be wrong, but, I suspect they had the selector switch in the wrong position for the nail they were driving. Position 1 is how the unit was shipped, and I suspect most people are using longer framing nails. So it is a really easy mistake to make, but thankfully, just as easy to correct. The selector switch is tucked neatly out of view (behind/under your fingers) when you are hold the gun, though it is not hidden in any way.All in all, this is a very solid unit, and more than capable of DIY use, and I suspect it would be good for construction also. I’ve got the 6 AH battery loaded and haven’t recharged it yet, and am about 2 weeks into using it. It is MUCH more convenient than having to lug the compressor up stairs and deal with the hose, and waiting for the compressor to recharge. It is a tad heavy when working over your head though.All in all, I find this to be a very solid unit, that is more than capable of delivering on its promises. At the risk of sounding like a DeWalt fanboy...I HIGHLY recommend this nail gun.I was NOT COMPENSATED for this review, I DID NOT receive the item at a discount, and this review accurately describes my experience with the DeWalt FlexVolt framing nail gun.

This is the older model. On the new one the motor keeps the flywheel running after you shoot for some thing like 4 seconds. To allow rapid follow up shots. When I received this I was initially disappointed that it was the older model but hear me out. I'm not a professional framer and if I was I might want or need that flywheel running like that. After building several rooms with this gun in a remodel I'm glad to own this specific gun. Its just plain safer and plenty fast.Safety- the flywheel motor shuts off as soon as you pull the pressure back off the foot. This in my opinion for home gamers like me is an advantage in safety that can't be made up for in any amount of partial seconds saved waiting for the gun to spin up the fly wheel again. It's plenty fast enough for a home improvement diy guy like myself.Noise- It's loud just like any nail gun, it's basically spinning hammer. Big smack sound. Every once in a while I've seen a spark from a small flake of steel from the nailhead. So loud and sparky.Value- It's expensive, but in my opinion there's no way I could swing a hammer to build an entire house at my age I'd burn out. This gun keeps me going long after my arm would be tired. Best part is no hoses, no compressor. Just pull it out slide in the taped nails and go.Nail type- so this gun requires 30 degree TAPED collated nails not plastic collated nails like 95% of the nails at the store. So you can get them but you'll want to just order those 3-1/4" .131 nails right away when you buy the gun because most stores won't carry every nail size and diameter in the taped collated 30 degree. So just prepare yourself for not using plastic collated nails when you buy this gun. I am running paslode nails with only 1 jam in all the nails I've set and that jam was my fault not the gun or the nails. So essentially flawless performance out of this gun with 3-1/4" .131 paslode bright nails.Quality- As far as build quality it's held up well so far. Like I said I am only a few rooms into framing, but no change in operation works like the day I pulled it out of the box. I could see this gun making many houses before any real failure.

Nail gun work great so far. Used paslode nails with no problems. Battery life seems great. helped get my project done in a weekend with out the noise of a compressor and saved tons of time of drill and screws. Would buy again.

Now that I have a battery powered nail gun, I honestly believe the air powered is better. It's lighter, nails faster.Bat powered is HEAVY, it does do mulit-nail but if u delay, it will power down and you will need to release trigger and start over.

Ive used several battery powered NGs , I gotta say , im very shocked at dewalt over this failure .A: 1st stage of trigger pull , the gun turns on , just buzzing away eating precious battery life until you hit the 2nd stage of the trigger for a full send of only 1/2 to 3/4 of the nail length . Tried my big high AH XR batteries , new ones , old ones ect ect , no change .Swapped out different nail types and lengths and into different types of wood , same results every time , it drives the nail about 3/4 of the way in before turning the rest of the nail into a pretzel . Adjusting the gun settings also made no difference .To be honest and fair , I did purchase this as used on amazon , it came in clear bag packed in a amazon box , no papers or other propaganda BUT it did not seem to have been used at all , no wear marks , no scuffs , no dirt or dust , all protective shipping wraps/caps ect were still installed .Sent this back for a full refund , maybe you will have better luckThe best electric framing gun Ive had so far is hands down the Metabo