Makita GF600SE Review

The Makita GF600SE Second Fix Gas Nailer is a quick and easy to use means of firing 16 gauge nails with a length between 15mm and 64mm. It offers a maximum magazine capacity of 100 nails, and features tool-free depth adjustment so that you can achieve a flush finish. It features a soft-grip handle and a handy LED light for illuminating your current work piece.

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The Makita GF600SE Second Fix Gas Nailer is a cordless tool which is powered by a 7.2V lithium-ion battery. Two of these batteries are included with the tool together with a fast charger. There's also a handy LED lamp which shows the current power level. We like the fact that the nailer has a quick release nose which lets you easily (and safely) remove any jammed nails.

About Makita

Makita are a brand of power/hand/garden tools. They sell a wide range of products, including rotary hammers, drill drivers, impact wrenches, nailers, staplers, disc cutters, jigsaws, circular saws, sanders, planers, inflators, pressure washers, blowers, vibrating pokers, brush cutters, lawnmowers, chainsaws, and more. Makita are a well known brand with a reputation for quality.

Specification

We now look at the features:

• Suitability - The Makita GF600SE Second Fix Gas Nailer is designed for 16 gauge nails between 15mm and 64mm long. It has a magazine with a maximum capacity of 100 nails, and is notched to help make nailing more accurate.
• Cordless - The nailer is powered by a 7.2V lithium-ion battery. Two such batteries are included as part of the package, as well as a fast charger. An LED lamp indicates the battery level.
• Adjustment - The nailer's depth can be adjusted without the use of tools.
• Tip - The Makita GF600SE Second Fix Gas Nailer has a specially designed nose tip which enhances visibility. It's also soft to protect against scratching.
• Handle - The nailer has a soft-grip and ergonomic handle to allow for comfortable use and easier manoeuvrability.
• LED Light - An LED light illuminates the work piece so that you can work more easily in dimmer areas.
• Safety - A number of safety features are part of the nailer's design. It has a quick release nose for easy jam clearing, tool-free nail jam clearing, and a misfire inhibitor plate for shorter nails.

Summary

All things considered, the Makita GF600SE Second Fix Gas Nailer is a highly effective tool which is designed for 16 gauge nails between 15mm and 64mm long. We particularly like its nose tip which allows for excellent visibility. We also like its cordless design, soft-grip / ergonomic handle, and LED light which provides excellent illumination. We rate the Makita GF600SE Second Fix Gas Nailer 4 out of 5 stars.

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