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WEN 61721 18 Gauge 3 8 Inch to 2 Inch Pneumatic Brad Nailer with 2000 Nails
Last Updated: September 19, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.9
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Price
55gun, beat, tool, brad nailer, nailer
+100%
" ... Great Brad Nailer overall for the price. ... "
" ... This nailer was perfect for the job and the price is hard to beat! ... "
" ... Price was great with case. ... "
" ... Quality for a reasonable price! ... "
" ... Great nail gun for the price. ... "
" ... For the price? ... "
" ... Very solid for the price. ... "
" ... I planned on getting a piece of junk for the price I paid ... "
Build Quality
29nails, nailer, gun, tip, like
+69%
-31%
" ... For the price I was blown away by how sturdy this gun feels while using it. ... "
" ... I use it with a tiny walmart compressor and it puts the longest length brads through soft wood. ... "
" ... This is one of those products that it's hard to believe you can buy something so well made, designed, and priced. ... "
" ... Im giving this four stars not because i think the products completely bullet proof and heavy duty but because this offers great bang for your buck. ... On day 3 it finally broke down but it lasted out the abuse of the job. ... "
" ... I wanted a brad nailer to attach trim and other pieces of light wood. ... "
" ... It comes with some oil, it has a nice case it comes in (I like when tools have the case to keep everything organized), it does the job and it's way cheaper than the name brands. ... "
" ... Feels very sturdy and works great. ... "
" ... Cheap plastic box but for the price works fantastic ... "
Product Reliability
24nailer, jams, years ago, works great, wen
+79%
-21%
" ... Still working great and has been several months ... "
" ... A few misfires, but pretty dependable. ... "
" ... Not one problem thus far. ... "
" ... Yes months ago when I got my compressor. ... "
" ... It worked as billed. ... "
" ... Purchased over 3 years ago, and still works perfect. ... "
" ... Have had zero problems after a good amount of use. ... "
" ... I experienced no issues. ... "
Ease of Use
22easy, jams, instructions, easy to load, depth
+100%
" ... It works like butter and is super easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... No jams, smooth operation. ... "
" ... This was my first time buying a nailer and it was so easy to use ... "
" ... Easy to load, never jams. ... "
" ... Easy to dial in depth adjustment. ... "
" ... I did carefully follow the instructions - added a little oil, etc . ... "
" ... Easy to use, simple but thorough instructions. ... "
" ... made the job go easy . ... "
Capacity
22house, trim, baseboards, projects, nailer
+100%
" ... Then, a professional floor installer was working at my house and his nailer quit working. ... "
" ... Great quality after two rooms if moulding ... "
" ... I bought it to do some projects at my daughter's new house. ... "
" ... I’m a contractor and install kitchen and bathroom cabinetry w trim. ... "
" ... I used it for baseboards in three rooms and had zero jams or misfires ... "
" ... Used to replace 8 doors in my house. ... "
" ... Needed to install a hardwood floor in a hallway. ... There was not going to be enough room to use the regular hardwood floor installer air hammer, so looked at renting just a straight nailer unit. ... Should come in handy for putting up trim or other projects around the house. ... "
" ... I would highly recommend this product for the handyman that needs a good trim nailer for around the house use. ... "
Fit
16jam, jams, brads, staples, one jam
+75%
-25%
" ... It works flawlessly not one jam. ... "
" ... Hold the trim in place, a tap of the trigger, and move on to the next nail point. ... "
" ... As long as you stay on top of your oiling, this hasn't jammed yet, it drives brads straight and strong, and has honestly performed better than some of my much pricier tools. ... "
" ... This tool appears to be well made, and never jammed once after driving several hundred nails. ... "
" ... I fixed a few pieces of loose trim on my floor, fixed a piece of trim on my dinette set and even built a few stands for my chicken feed and water. ... "
" ... I don't suppose this would hold up too long for a professional, but for a part time carpenter/homeowner, this is perfect. ... "
" ... LOVE the quick release to clear a jam. ... "
" ... For the price it has provided a great value and perfectly fits my needs. ... "
Overall performance
10performance, nailer, tool, solid, performed
+100%
" ... Great price and solid tool. ... "
" ... Right tool for the job! ... "
" ... I was skeptical for such a cheap price, but it did the job! ... "
" ... Expected little at such a low price but this brad nailer has performed flawlessly. ... "
" ... Does the finishing job. ... "
" ... Excellent performance from the first nail. ... "
" ... You would never know how inexpensive this nailer by it's performance. ... "
" ... I like the price and the job that this nailer does . ... "
Cables
7brad nailer, cost, wen, staples, used porter cable
+71%
-29%
" ... Was first looking for a Porter Cable BN125A to replace the one that died in the middle of a project. ... but found this one at half the price of the over haul kit, not to mention the replacement cost of the Porter Cable was twice the cost. ... "
" ... I had a Porter Cable 2" brad nailer that worked perfectly for 15+ years. ... "
" ... Had a Porter-Cable I paid $120 for and fought it for years - the plunger would not retract and rebuild kits cost twice what the Wen nailer cost. ... "
" ... I have used Porter Cable nails of varying length with no issues. ... "
" ... I have a 16 gauge porter cable finish nailer, an 18 gauge hitachi brad nailer, and I also bring my 18 gauge Wen brad nailer. ... "
Returns
7replace, work, wish, unfortunately, returned
+14%
-86%
" ... Couldn't return it. ... "
" ... After using for a short time does not work Want to return ... "
" ... Unfortunately, I lost it and bought this piece of junk to replace it. ... I've had it for almost 4 months so I'm past the return deadline. ... "
" ... Wish I had used it before my return period was up, it would be going back. ... "
" ... Had to return the product. ... "
" ... Returned duenail jamming after first nail. ... "
Marketplace
7staples, ordered, amazon, works, thank
+86%
-14%
" ... Worked as described. ... "
" ... Works just like advertised . ... "
" ... I ordered this and got it next day. ... "
" ... (5000 is a typical box of staples). ... "
" ... Thank you thank you. ... "
" ... Kudos to the Seller ... "
Size
7small, lightweight, easy to use, duty, came
+100%
" ... Also came with a heavy duty carrying case. ... "
" ... For the price it has provided a great value and perfectly fits my needs. ... "
" ... I'm surprised how often this thing comes in handy. ... "
" ... Comes in a protective carrying case. ... "
" ... I've since used it to assemble several small project and it's performed very well. ... "
" ... Light and portable and easy to handle. ... "
Storage
6gallon, wood, oil, compressor, comes
+100%
" ... If it came with a storage case it would get five stars. ... "
" ... It comes with some oil, it has a nice case it comes in (I like when tools have the case to keep everything organized), it does the job and it's way cheaper than the name brands. ... "
" ... Be sure you buy a pack of nails with a wide assortment of sizes because it is hard to predict just what size is perfect for the job. ... "
" ... I am on my second project and have un thou many different size staples and brads with no issues. ... "
" ... This has been used with a 1HP 4 gallon compressor. ... "
Weight
5light, worth, works, use, jobs around
+100%
" ... This thing is worth its weight in gold! ... "
" ... I've only used it for light weight jobs around the house. ... "
" ... Light weight, sturdy, easy use, can't beat the price. ... "
" ... Works great and light weight ... "
" ... I really like the grip it has and it’s light weight. ... "
Comfort
5nails, nailer, lot, looks, like
+80%
-20%
" ... Puts staples in 2x4 with ease and easily adjusted depth with pressure adjustment. ... "
" ... Not too heavy, feels great and reloads well. ... "
" ... Great rubber grip looks like it's worth a lot more. ... "
" ... It's a solid unit and feels like a precision piece of equipment. ... "
Setup
4molding, round, instructions, hardwood, easy to use
+100%
" ... Easy to use, simple but thorough instructions. ... "
" ... I used it to install base round molding and it worked nearly flawlessly. ... "
" ... Needed to install a hardwood floor in a hallway. ... I did carefully follow the instructions - added a little oil, etc . ... "
Hair
4nails, installing trim, gun, works great, work
+100%
" ... It’s a good gun that doesn’t jam more than any other nailer and has no problem setting nails into trim. ... "
" ... I haven't had any issues using it for trimming my home. ... "
" ... If you’ve EVER fought with small gauge nails and a hammer installing trim you don’t know how much better this makes the job. ... "
Design
4like, yet, weight, used, lot
+100%
" ... This thing is worth its weight in gold! ... "
" ... Great rubber grip looks like it's worth a lot more. ... "
" ... Putting my trim up with ease. ... "
" ... Have not used it yet but feels like it's built to last ... "
Features
3well, light, nailer, features, experience
+100%
" ... It works as well and any expensive unit for light work. ... "
" ... In my experience I have had no problems with the function or features of this nailer. ... "
" ... It's light and works very well ... "
Cleaning
3tool, drops, clean, brads
+100%
" ... Case is an added bonus to store the tool safely from dropping or debris. ... "
" ... Shoots brads nice and clean. ... "
" ... Put 8 drops of my own tool oil in it before using. ... "
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