Makita DPT353Z Review

The Makita DPT353Z 18V Pin Nailer is a highly effective tool which is designed with both practicality and convenience in mind. It's suitable for 23 gauge nails with a length of 15mm, 18mm, 25mm, 30mm or 35mm. It sports a spring loaded driving mechanism which makes it extremely good at what it does. It offers tool-free depth adjustment, as well as a contact arm mechanism which allows for continuous nailing and drag nailing.

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The Makita DPT353Z 18V Pin Nailer is a cordless tool, meaning you can position it without a power cable pulling against it. It's instead battery powered. More specifically, it takes an 18V lithium-ion LXT type battery. You might already have one from another cordless Makita tool. For this reason, the battery and charger are sold separately. From a convenience perspective, the nailer has a viewing window and a narrow nose tip for enhanced visibility.

About Makita

Makita are a brand of power/hand/garden tools. Their product range is extensive and includes angle drills, shear wrenches, nailers, circular saws, jigsaws, sanders, planers, pressure washers, chainsaws, brush cutters, line trimmers, hedge trimmers, pumps, pruners, blowers, and more. Makita are known for their well designed and high quality products.

Specification

We now look at the features:

• Performance - The Makita DPT353Z 18V Pin Nailer is designed for 23 gauge nails, accommodating nails 15mm, 18mm, 25mm, 30mm and 35mm long. It has a spring loaded driving mechanism which effectively drives nails into both soft and hard wood. It can also easily drive nails into the groove of baseboard. The magazine stores a maximum of 100 nails.
• Cordless - The nailer is cordless. This allows you to use the tool at a variety of angles and positions without having a power cable tugging against it. The nailer takes an 18V lithium-ion LXT type battery. Note that the battery and charger are sold separately. You may well already have a suitable battery if you've bought and used other cordless Makita tools in the past.
• Adjustment / Contact Arm Mechanism - The nailer's depth can be adjusted without the use of tools. A contact arm mechanism allows for continuous nailing and drag nailing. It helps you get the job done much faster than it would otherwise take.
• Viewing Window / Visibility - The Makita DPT353Z 18V Pin Nailer has a viewing window which lets you see how many nails are left. The narrow nose tip allows for better visibility.
• Safety Features - The Makita DPT353Z 18V Pin Nailer features dry-fire protection, a trigger lock and an LED light which illuminates the work piece.
• Accessories - The Makita DPT353Z 18V Pin Nailer comes with a nose adaptor, a belt clip, a hex wrench, and safety goggles.

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Summary

Overall, the Makita DPT353Z 18V Pin Nailer is a versatile and highly effective tool which is designed for 23 gauge nails with a length of 15mm, 18mm, 25mm, 30mm or 35mm. We particularly like the fact that it's been designed with convenience in mind, with a cordless design, tool-free depth adjustment, and a handy viewing window. We also like its contact arm mechanism for continuous nailing and drag nailing. We rate the Makita DPT353Z 18V Pin Nailer 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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