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PORTER-CABLE 20V MAX* Cordless Brad Nailer Kit with 1 Battery, 18GA (PCC790LA)

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The 20V MAX 18-Gauge Brad Nailer Kit is battery-powered, eliminating the need for a compressor, hose, or costly gas cartridges. The special motor design provides consistent firing power into various materials and climate conditions. This nailer features multiple tool-free settings to provide increased productivity and user safety.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the performance, ease of use, battery life, and value of the tools. They mention that it works great, the instructions are good, and the battery lasts well. Some appreciate the speed. That said, opinions are mixed on portability, quality, and jams.

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495 customers mention419 positive76 negative

Customers like the performance of the nailer. For example, they mention it works great, has great value, and works awesome. Some say they had no issues with the tool and that it works well for trim and brad nails. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and value of the tool.

"...This tool functions flawlessly, with all lengths of brads provided. Great through hardwood baseboards and composite trim...." Read more

"...The Paslode Impulse was a pretty good tool, but, the gas cartridges were expensive and not everyone carried them...." Read more

"...I have not had any problems with the replacement. A good nail gun at a reasonable price. Glad I bought it." Read more

"...It works great! Virtually no learning curve for using it; it's very intuitive...." Read more

308 customers mention308 positive0 negative

Customers find the tool easy to use. They say the instructions are good, the LED lights are great, and the tool is convenient. They also mention that there's hardly anything to setup, charge the battery, and insert the nails. Some say that the tool saves them hours.

"...The ergonomics are great--everything you need to adjust is easy to access and the LED lights are great!..." Read more

"...It works great! Virtually no learning curve for using it; it's very intuitive...." Read more

"...Super easy to use. You can adjust how far you want your nails to go in. It has good weight to it. I just love this thing...." Read more

"...Overall I think it's a fine and convenient tool! * EDIT* This nail gun stopped working 88 days into the 90 day satisfaction guarantee...." Read more

158 customers mention122 positive36 negative

Customers like the battery life of the tool. They say it lasts well, has no issues, and is easy to move around with. The tool is powerful and a great addition to other power tools.

"...Not too heavy and is ergonomically balanced. Good battery life too!" Read more

"...But getting the jammed nails out is super easy. Battery life is awesome. When you hold this thing it feels like it's worth what your paying for it...." Read more

"...Battery has no issue and it's not very heavy either." Read more

"Was supposed to come with the battery, but no battery. Otherwise it's a nice tool." Read more

127 customers mention123 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the tool. They mention that it is well worth the price, and that it saved them a $650 contractor fee. They also appreciate the good fit between quality, function, and price.

"...A good nail gun at a reasonable price. Glad I bought it." Read more

"...This tool is half price, and I found a battery adapter that worked! This tool was reviewed as not marring the surface, and that’s accurate...." Read more

"...Still, it seems like a solid tool at a good price and I would buy it again." Read more

"This brad nail gun has great value, and works awesome." Read more

74 customers mention60 positive14 negative

Customers like the speed of the tool. They say it's very quick, easy to use, and plenty fast enough for weekend warriors. Some say it has no issues with the delay and is a must have for DIY homeowners. They also mention that projects are completed much quicker, and the reload is very fast. Overall, customers recommend this tool for its speed and ease of use.

"...but the sounds provide a good rhythm to follow and the slight delay didn’t feel invasive or annoying for me...." Read more

"...It makes short work of most projects and the fact that it is cordless makes it extremely convenient...." Read more

"Very fast reload, battery life is very good a bit on the big side of getting into intricate areas but still gets the job done quickly!" Read more

"...I experienced 3 nail jams in the gun, super quick and easy to clear. This baby has no problem penetrating the super hard bamboo...." Read more

165 customers mention104 positive61 negative

Customers are mixed about the portability of the tool. Some mention that it's light in weight, while others say that it is heavier than expected. Some say that the weight distribution is different from other brands, and that it takes longer to drag out.

"...No issues with jamming and nails perfectly in all positions. Not too heavy and is ergonomically balanced. Good battery life too!" Read more

"...It is worth noting, though, that the weight distribution is different from some other brands of cordless nailers where the motor is underneath, kind..." Read more

"...I was impressed with the nailer as soon as I opened it--nice size and weight and it looks and feels solid and well-built...." Read more

"...You can adjust how far you want your nails to go in. It has good weight to it. I just love this thing. Buy it..you won't regret it...." Read more

123 customers mention80 positive43 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the tool. Some mention that it has a solid construction, is reliable, and has dependable operation. However, others say that it's highly unreliable and not a professional grade tool.

"...the nailer as soon as I opened it--nice size and weight and it looks and feels solid and well-built...." Read more

"...IMO, This PC nailer is not worth it.Where did I keep this tool?......" Read more

"...Buy it..you won't regret it. To the men out there. Yes..it's tough. Does exactly what it claims to do. Goes through thick wood like butter...." Read more

"...heavy with a 2 amp hour battery but that makes it pretty solid when nailing with minimal shake...." Read more

90 customers mention39 positive51 negative

Customers are mixed about the jams. Some mention that it works like a charm and doesn't jam once, while others say that it consistently jams with 2" brads.

"...This nailer is amazing and far exceeded my expectations. It did jam a couple of times but that's to be expected...." Read more

"...Great through hardwood baseboards and composite trim. No issues with jamming and nails perfectly in all positions...." Read more

"...My only complaint is that the shorter brad nails can get jammed...." Read more

"Have had for a month, not a single jam yet. Have used on several products involving cedar, pine, poplar, plywood...." Read more

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...delicate trim moulding that we attached to the edge of a 1x5" shelf board. This battery operated brad nailer performed flawlessly, embedding the brads just below the surface of the trim. This tool made our task a joy to accomplish with its dependable operation, easy to use features and now to get the nailer out of my wife's hands. Yes, I made the mistake of letting her try it first!
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KatieBug
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome tool, makes this work so easy
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2023
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I’m an arthritic woman turning 70 next week, and am just not up to fighting with cheap finish nails to put trim in on three remodeled rooms. Bad enough having to be down on my knees without the nailing hassle!
This tool functions flawlessly, with all lengths of brads provided. Great through hardwood baseboards and composite trim. No issues with jamming and nails perfectly in all positions. Not too heavy and is ergonomically balanced. Good battery life too!
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Nonprophet
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Value!
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2016
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Have to say I'm loving this cordless nailer! I started running a Paslode Impulse cordless finish nailer about 10 years ago as a cabinet installer, and it sure was nice to ditch the compressor and hoses! The Paslode Impulse was a pretty good tool, but, the gas cartridges were expensive and not everyone carried them. Plus, it seemed like every 2 months or so I'd have to tear down the Paslode for a thorough cleaning--and even with that I seemed to get a fair amount of misfires. Still, it was soooooo nice not to have to lug a compressor around!

I've been out of the biz for awhile and I sold my Impulse nailer a few years back. We recently picked up a 4-plex rental and I wanted to remodel the units and needed a good finish nailer.

I looked at the cordless finish nailers from Dewalt, Senco, and Ryobi, and eventually settled on the Porter Cable when it went on sale for one sixty--less than half what they want for the Dewalt!

I was impressed with the nailer as soon as I opened it--nice size and weight and it looks and feels solid and well-built. The ergonomics are great--everything you need to adjust is easy to access and the LED lights are great! I've completely trimmed out 2 units so far (base, door casing, crown molding, and some chair rail) and I haven't even had to recharge the battery! Not a single misfire yet, and the nail depth is easily adjustable and consistent. This nailer takes a little getting used to as there is about a 1 second delay from when you pull the trigger to when the nail is driven, but, so far it has been great and I would highly recommend this cordless nailer! I'm so happy with it, that I'm going to buy the matching narrow crown stapler. The only negative comment would be that it doesn't come with a case, but for what I paid I'm astonished at what a great value this tool is. Of course time will tell how well it holds up and performs, but so far I am VERY happy with this tool!
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Car guy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great nail gun for DIY
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2024
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Researched nail guns for the do it yourselfers and this one was recommended. Glad I went with it, had a problem with the first one I received returned it and a replacement was received within 2 days. I have not had any problems with the replacement. A good nail gun at a reasonable price. Glad I bought it.
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ssolomon
4.0 out of 5 stars Works great, but no case
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2023
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I already own a Porter Cable compressor and 4 nailers, and it's great for doing extensive furniture building or trim work. But it's such a pain to have to lug the compressor and hose around when I just need to shoot a few nails. Plus, of course, the compressor is super loud. I really love those nailers so I decided to stay with the same brand for the cordless nailer. It works great! Virtually no learning curve for using it; it's very intuitive.

I will say that it's much heavier and slower than a pneumatic nail gun, but that's to be expected. It is worth noting, though, that the weight distribution is different from some other brands of cordless nailers where the motor is underneath, kind of along the nail bay -- this one is at the top, and I find it contributes to faster arm fatigue and makes it a bit harder for me to shoot nails as precisely since it's so top-heavy. But, overall, it hasn't been a deal breaker.

I took off one star because it appears that no case exists for this tool at all through Porter Cable. In this day and age, a tool with no case is crazy, frankly. Now I have to spend time looking for a generic case that will fit instead of having a branded case molded specifically to the tool. (The branding helps remind me what's in the case when I'm looking at all the different tools in my shed.)
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Laura A. Matott
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite tool I own so far.
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2018
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This review is for anyone who has never used any kind of nailer like this. Because that was me. When I was searching and researching Brad Nailers I kinda knew what I was looking for but not really. I knew I wanted it to be cordless. I didn't wanna have to buy anything separate to make the thing work. I wanted something that wasn't complicated to use and safe. But I wanted it to be powerful for what I need it for. This nailer is amazing and far exceeded my expectations. It did jam a couple of times but that's to be expected. But getting the jammed nails out is super easy. Battery life is awesome. When you hold this thing it feels like it's worth what your paying for it. I highly recommend buying this. Loading the brads is really easy. And for all you ladies out there who might be a little nervous, don't be. I was a little intimidated at first but this thing has so many safety features you will be fine. Super easy to use. You can adjust how far you want your nails to go in. It has good weight to it. I just love this thing. Buy it..you won't regret it. To the men out there. Yes..it's tough. Does exactly what it claims to do. Goes through thick wood like butter. Lots of power and the thing is big.
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jevers
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great!
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2022
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I bought this during prime days and am very pleased I did! I wanted a nail gun that didn't have to be tied to my air compressor. It's a little heavy with a 2 amp hour battery but that makes it pretty solid when nailing with minimal shake. the lights aren't great on it but are adequate for me. There's a half second or so delay after you pull the trigger before it shoots a nail but I'm getting used to it. Overall I think it's a fine and convenient tool! * EDIT* This nail gun stopped working 88 days into the 90 day satisfaction guarantee. I contacted PC and explained the problem. At first they wanted me to ship it to a service center , after I explained to them I was in the middle of a big project they immediately shipped me a new one. I highly recommend PC tools as I have been using them for over 15 years without issue and the customer service has been excellent on this first problem. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente herramienta
Reviewed in Mexico on December 7, 2023
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5.0 out of 5 stars Plug Charger into Shaver Socket
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 19, 2024
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Happy Canuck ✅
5.0 out of 5 stars Great cordless nailer at a good value price
Reviewed in Canada on March 14, 2017
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Picked up one of these Porter cordless nailers as I've been looking for one for a while and having done a lot of research and looking at the various brands, this one seemed to fit the bill for my diy/hobby woodworking needs at a great price - I looked at the Ridgid and Dewalt ones (I'm a big Dewalt fan/user for most of my other tools), but they are quite a bit more expensive and didn't seem like they were any 'better' really for the extra $. Also considered the Ryobi but was a bit put off by some of the reviews I read on it - so I settled on this Porter one and have to say, I'm loving it so far!

I did briefly consider going the 'normal' nailer router, but just don't want the noise and hassle of a compressor, dragging hoses around etc for what is a relatively low-use tool it's just not worth it for me. For what I want, cordless was the way to go - nice and portable, you can just grab the tool and do your nailing job and be done with it. I'm not a super heavy user, just diy around the house and quite a lot of hobby woodworking. This tool has fit the bill perfectly.

If you're a higher volume user then you're probably going to be better off with one of the Dewalt 20v nailers, but that was overkill for me - this is plenty powerful enough, I've sunk maybe 400-500 nails with it so far, varying lengths from 3/4" to full 2", into 1x and 2x pine and some 1/2" mdf while building various things and it's worked flawlessly - not one single missfeed, all the nails sunk to uniform depth no issues at all. I've been left wondering how on earth I coped without this tool!

There's no 'bump' mode on this nailer, initially I thought it was a feature I'd like but honestly for my simple needs I just don't miss having it - being forced to go slower and a bit more carefully is actually a benefit for me.

The safety in the handle is pretty fiddly - but again, I'm actually glad of it from a safety perspective, I have young kids and while they don't play with the nailer, I'm glad of the extra safeguard. I keep the battery away from the tool when it's not in use and unload it anyway.

The nailer is super easy to use - I was testing it out literally right out of the box. Just plug the battery on, drop in a row of nails and close up the magazine, safety off and push the tip against the work surface. Squeezing the trigger spins up the motor for maybe a second and sinks the nail. It's surprisingly quiet to use as well - a little whirring when you pull the trigger, a 'thwack' as the nail sinks.

In the box you get the nailer, one Porter 20v battery, charger and a small selection of brad nails to get you started. I've added a few unboxing pics.

Takes a little getting used to versus air-powered nailers, due to the delay of about 1 second between you pulling the trigger and it firing. There's two fairly bright led lights which are handy for nailing in my dimly lit garage. Battery wise, I've charged fully once and have sunk 400-500 nails with this tool now so no issues there.

The depth gauge is a bit fiddly and feels a bit plasticky/imprecise, but it works well. The nailer feels decent quality overall, not super heavy duty but feels like it'll last. It's fairly weighty, but the balance is nice and you need the weight to counteract the force of the nail being sunk. Feels solid and stable to use.

Minor con - there's no bag or case supplied - I like to take care of my tools and having a bag like the Dewalt ones with this would have been nice to keep everything together tidily.

Overall though I'd highly recommend this cordless nailer, I think Porter got it right with this tool (nailed it!?) - good build quality, works great and a good price relative to the competition. If you're looking for an 18ga cordless nailer I don't think you'll beat this without spending a lot more $, perfect for the homeowner and diy-er.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great cordless nailer at a good value price
Reviewed in Canada on March 14, 2017
Picked up one of these Porter cordless nailers as I've been looking for one for a while and having done a lot of research and looking at the various brands, this one seemed to fit the bill for my diy/hobby woodworking needs at a great price - I looked at the Ridgid and Dewalt ones (I'm a big Dewalt fan/user for most of my other tools), but they are quite a bit more expensive and didn't seem like they were any 'better' really for the extra $. Also considered the Ryobi but was a bit put off by some of the reviews I read on it - so I settled on this Porter one and have to say, I'm loving it so far!

I did briefly consider going the 'normal' nailer router, but just don't want the noise and hassle of a compressor, dragging hoses around etc for what is a relatively low-use tool it's just not worth it for me. For what I want, cordless was the way to go - nice and portable, you can just grab the tool and do your nailing job and be done with it. I'm not a super heavy user, just diy around the house and quite a lot of hobby woodworking. This tool has fit the bill perfectly.

If you're a higher volume user then you're probably going to be better off with one of the Dewalt 20v nailers, but that was overkill for me - this is plenty powerful enough, I've sunk maybe 400-500 nails with it so far, varying lengths from 3/4" to full 2", into 1x and 2x pine and some 1/2" mdf while building various things and it's worked flawlessly - not one single missfeed, all the nails sunk to uniform depth no issues at all. I've been left wondering how on earth I coped without this tool!

There's no 'bump' mode on this nailer, initially I thought it was a feature I'd like but honestly for my simple needs I just don't miss having it - being forced to go slower and a bit more carefully is actually a benefit for me.

The safety in the handle is pretty fiddly - but again, I'm actually glad of it from a safety perspective, I have young kids and while they don't play with the nailer, I'm glad of the extra safeguard. I keep the battery away from the tool when it's not in use and unload it anyway.

The nailer is super easy to use - I was testing it out literally right out of the box. Just plug the battery on, drop in a row of nails and close up the magazine, safety off and push the tip against the work surface. Squeezing the trigger spins up the motor for maybe a second and sinks the nail. It's surprisingly quiet to use as well - a little whirring when you pull the trigger, a 'thwack' as the nail sinks.

In the box you get the nailer, one Porter 20v battery, charger and a small selection of brad nails to get you started. I've added a few unboxing pics.

Takes a little getting used to versus air-powered nailers, due to the delay of about 1 second between you pulling the trigger and it firing. There's two fairly bright led lights which are handy for nailing in my dimly lit garage. Battery wise, I've charged fully once and have sunk 400-500 nails with this tool now so no issues there.

The depth gauge is a bit fiddly and feels a bit plasticky/imprecise, but it works well. The nailer feels decent quality overall, not super heavy duty but feels like it'll last. It's fairly weighty, but the balance is nice and you need the weight to counteract the force of the nail being sunk. Feels solid and stable to use.

Minor con - there's no bag or case supplied - I like to take care of my tools and having a bag like the Dewalt ones with this would have been nice to keep everything together tidily.

Overall though I'd highly recommend this cordless nailer, I think Porter got it right with this tool (nailed it!?) - good build quality, works great and a good price relative to the competition. If you're looking for an 18ga cordless nailer I don't think you'll beat this without spending a lot more $, perfect for the homeowner and diy-er.

Hope that helps.
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Juan C.
5.0 out of 5 stars excelente producto
Reviewed in Mexico on May 4, 2021
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muy practico de usar, material resistente, muy cómodo por ser inalámbrico no te complicas con cables o mangueras para aire, un poco elevado el precio pero es una muy buena inversión, recomendado
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Juan C.
5.0 out of 5 stars excelente producto
Reviewed in Mexico on May 4, 2021
muy practico de usar, material resistente, muy cómodo por ser inalámbrico no te complicas con cables o mangueras para aire, un poco elevado el precio pero es una muy buena inversión, recomendado
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steve f
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant pin gun
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 8, 2022
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Only drawback is that you need a 230v to 110v adapter for UK use. Even with that additional cost ( about £20 ) , it is a better gun than most 2nd fix guns I have used, at any price.
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