Ryobi R18N16G-0 Review

The Ryobi R18N16G-0 ONE+ 16G AirStrike Nailer provides a quick and easy to use means of nailing mouldings around windows/doors, dado rails, baseboards, chair rails, furniture, cabinets, etc. It's a lightweight and highly manoeuvrable cordless tool which takes a Ryobi 1500mAh battery. It's ideal for 16 Gauge (1.6mm) nails which are between 19mm and 65mm long. Two modes are offered, namely an accurate full sequential mode and a speedy contact actuation mode.

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The Ryobi R18N16G-0 ONE+ 16G AirStrike Nailer is designed with practicality and convenience in mind. It has 'AirStrike Technology' which completely removes the need for compressors and gas cartridges. It also has grip-light technology which detects when you're gripping the tool and then lights up two LEDs. It also has an extremely useful low nail indicator. Two non-marring pads are included for protecting your work surfaces from marks.

About Ryobi

Ryobi are a brand of power and garden tools. Their product range includes drills, saws, jigsaws, angle grinders, sanders, compressors, nailers, vacuums, blowers, scrubbers, sweepers, lawnmowers, grass trimmers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, patio cleaners, and more. Ryobi have a reputation for well designed and highly functional products.

Specification

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• Suitability / Performance - The Ryobi R18N16G-0 ONE+ 16G AirStrike Nailer is suitable for mouldings around windows/doors, dado rails, baseboards, chair rails, furniture, cabinets, etc. It's designed to handle 16 Gauge (1.6mm) nails between 19mm and 65mm long.
• Cordless - The nailer is cordless, giving you plenty of freedom. It takes a Ryobi 1500mAh ONE+ battery which is compatible with other Ryobi tools. If you already have Ryobi tools then there's a good possibility that you already have a compatible battery. Note that if you do need a battery, it's sold separately.
• Two Modes - The Ryobi R18N16G-0 ONE+ 16G AirStrike Nailer has two firing modes. These are a full sequential mode for accuracy and a contact actuation mode for speed.
• AirStrike Technology - The nailer uses 'AirStrike Technology' which removes the need for a compressor, an air hose and gas cartridges.
• Grip-Light Technology - When the nailer's handle is gripped, twin LEDs will light up so that you can see more clearly.
• Low Nail Indicator - A handy indicator shows when the tool's running out of nails.
• Safety Features - The nailer is designed with safety in mind. It has a tool-less depth drive adjustment, a dry-fire lockout feature (which prevents the gun from firing without nails loaded), and a tool-less jam release function.
• Accessories - Two non-marring pads are included to keep your work surface clear of marks.

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Summary

Overall, the Ryobi R18N16G-0 ONE+ 16G AirStrike Nailer is a well designed tool which is perfect for mouldings around windows/doors, dado rails, baseboards, chair rails, furniture, cabinets, etc. We particularly like its two operational modes (one for speed and the other for accuracy). We also like its AirStrike technology, Grip-Light technology, and low nail indicator. We rate the Ryobi R18N16G-0 ONE+ 16G AirStrike Nailer 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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