Ryobi R18N18G-0 Review

The Ryobi R18N18G-0 ONE+ 18G AirStrike Nailer is a cordless tool which is capable of inserting up to 1589 brad nails per charge. It has a lightweight and highly manoeuvrable design, and can even get in places where hammers can't reach. It takes a Ryobi ONE+ battery (sold separately) which is compatible with a whole host of Ryobi tools. Two modes are offered, namely a fast contact actuated bump mode and an accurate full sequential actuation mode.

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The Ryobi R18N18G-0 ONE+ 18G AirStrike Nailer supports brad nails up to 50mm long, making it suitable for a wide variety of different length nails, and therefore making it perfect for a whole range of purposes. We like its 'AirStrike Technology' which means that it doesn't require a compressor or a gas cartridge.

About Ryobi

Ryobi are a brand of power/garden tools. Their range is large and includes drills, circular saws, jigsaws, angle grinders, belt sanders, palm sanders, planers, compressors, nailers, staplers, and more. They have a reputation for well designed and good quality products.

Specification

The features are as follows:

• Suitability - The Ryobi R18N18G-0 ONE+ 18G AirStrike Nailer is suitable for large jobs. It's capable of handling as many as 1589 nails on a single charge. It's also very good at reaching places where hammers can't effectively get to.
• Power - The nailer is battery powered. It takes a Ryobi ONE+ battery which is compatible with other cordless Ryobi tools. If you use other Ryobi tools then you may already have one. As such, the battery is sold separately.
• Two Modes - The nailer has two modes which are controlled by the flick of a switch. It has a contact actuated bump mode which is good for speed, and a full sequential actuation mode for accuracy.
• Brad Length - The Ryobi R18N18G-0 ONE+ 18G AirStrike Nailer has a maximum brad length of 50mm. You can therefore use a wide range of nail lengths for different purposes.
• AirStrike Technology - The tool uses what is known as 'AirStrike Technology'. This means that there's no need for noisy compressors, hoses, gas cartridges, etc.
• Safety - A number of safety features are included. These include a tool-free depth of drive adjustment, and a dry-fire lockout mechanism which prevents firing without nails loaded.
• Weight - The nailer weighs 2.5kg.

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Summary

In summary, the Ryobi R18N18G-0 ONE+ 18G AirStrike Nailer is a well designed and multi-functional tool which is capable of applying up to 1589 brad nails per charge. We particularly like its two modes which let you choose between improved speed and improved accuracy. We also like its high maximum brad length of 50mm, its compressor-free AirStrike Technology, and its lightweight / highly manoeuvrable design. We rate the Ryobi R18N18G-0 ONE+ 18G AirStrike Nailer 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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