Makita GN900SE Review

The Makita GN900SE First Fix Gas Nailer is a clipped head nailer which is designed for 2.9 to 3.3 gauge nails between 50mm and 90mm long. It's suitable for soft and hard wood use, and features an adjustable depth so that you can achieve a flush finish. It's a cordless tool which is powered by a 7.2V lithium-ion battery which, together with a charger, is included.

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The Makita GN900SE First Fix Gas Nailer has a protective bumper which protects your current work piece from scratching or damage. In terms of nail capacity, its magazine holds up to 44 nails at a time. The magazine has an angle of 34 degrees.

About Makita

Makita are a brand of hand, garden and power tools/equipment/accessories. Their product range is very large, and includes wrenches, screwdrivers, nailers, disc cutters, circular saws, jigsaws, sanders, planers, chainsaws, pruners, brush cutters, pumps, blowers, and more. Makita are a reputable brand with a long history.

Specification

The features are as follows:

• Suitability - The Makita GN900SE First Fix Gas Nailer is designed for clipped head nails with a gauge between 2.9 and 3.3 and a nail length between 50mm and 90mm. It's ideal for a wide range of hard and soft wood applications.
• Cordless - The nailer is a cordless tool which offers much in the way of flexibility and freedom. It's powered by a 7.2V lithium-ion battery which provides up to 4000 shots per full charge. Two 7.2V batteries and a charger are included. The approximate charge time is 30 minutes. An LED lamp indicates the current power level.
• Gas - A gas cell (not included) provides around 1200 shots.
• Depth Adjustment - The Makita GN900SE First Fix Gas Nailer has an adjustable depth which lets you achieve a precise flush and countersink nailing.
• Magazine - The magazine has a capacity of 44 nails and an angle of 34 degrees.
• Bumper - A bumper protects the work piece from scratches and damage.
• Accessories - Included with the Makita GN900SE First Fix Gas Nailer are two 1000mAh lithium-ion batteries, a fast charger, a hex wrench and a carry case.

Summary

All in all, the Makita GN900SE First Fix Gas Nailer is a well designed and highly effective tool which is designed for clipped head nails with a gauge between 2.9 and 3.3 and a length between 50mm and 90mm. We particularly like its depth adjustment functionality which lets you achieve a precise flush. We also like its protective bumper, cordless design, and the fact that two batteries (and a charger) are included. We rate the Makita GN900SE First Fix Gas Nailer 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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