Getting a stuck nail out isn’t a tool-free operation, though. When a jam occurs, the tool automatically resets the drive blade. If it’s flashing red, there’s a jam you need to clear. When it turns solid red, it’s letting you know your battery is getting low. When it’s green, there’s nothing to worry about. There’s an LED indicator on the back that serves a couple of different functions. Go for the extended magazine if you’re switching to cordless as your primary framing nailer or you’re willing to carry some extra weight to avoid more frequent loading. If punch list work is primarily what you’re doing with it, we recommend sticking with the smaller magazine. It’s helpful when you don’t mind the additional weight of a second strip of nails. If you want higher capacity, Ridgid offers an extended magazine. Try a fresh battery first and if that doesn’t do it, try refilling the tank. The best way to gauge it is when the nailer isn’t driving nails with as much power as you’re used to. We’d love to see some sort of pressure indicator so you know when you’re getting low, but that’s a nut no one has cracked on cordless framers so far. Their design ultimately saves time and keeps the tool in service without interruption longer. We tip our hats to Ridgid for their creativity here. You can expect around 50,000 shots before it needs a refill.
The good thing is you don’t have to worry about filling it frequently.
That’s quite a bit heavier than pneumatic models, of course, but right in line with the top cordless models. Bare, the tool weighs 9.1 pounds and a 4.0Ah Max Output battery brings it up to 10.6 pounds. However, since this nailer is a bit on the heavy side, the extra girth helps maintain control and reduces fatigue.Ĭompared to pneumatic models, this comes stock as a compact configuration and helps save some weight. The overmold hex grip is a bit on the larger side. Ridgid 18V Cordless Framing Nailer Design Notes Physical Design If you’re doing punch list work and want to shave some weight, a 2.0Ah battery nets you around 375 shots. Using a 4.0Ah battery, expect to get roughly 750 shots on a charge. Ridgid uses a brushless motor to get the benefits of longer runtime to go with its impressive power. That’s not something we’ve been able to do with most cordless framers. Setting the depth of drive thumbwheel to its greatest depth (which was agreeably easy), we were able to sink nails consistently. We had the opportunity to test the Ridgid 18V cordless framing nailer on LVL and it shined. Studs and fencing don’t tell the whole story of this nailer, though.
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