The Best Pin Nailers of 2023

Jul 24, 2023

When it comes to driving nails in tight places or remote locations, it's hard to beat a cordless pin nailer like this model from Makita. The XTP02Z uses the brand's 18-volt LXT battery system, allowing folks already invested in the brand to take advantage of their already-owned batteries. With a 5.0Ah battery, it can fire up to 5,300 pins.

Along with portability, this model offers adjustability, with toolless depth adjustments. It can fire nails between ⅝ and 1⅜ inch (though it does not work with 1¼-inch pins, for some reason). It has a dry-fire mechanism that prevents the device from firing when the magazine is empty and a safety tip that must depress to fire the trigger. It also features a tuned firing mechanism that reduces recoil, making it less likely to damage the work surface upon firing. If there's a complaint, it's that this is a tool-only purchase.

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Get the Makita pin nailer (tool only) on Amazon, The Home Depot, or Walmart.