Tacwise 1183 Review

The Tacwise 1183 Electric Nail Gun is a heavy duty nailer which is ideal for wood with soft/medium hardness, flooring, panelling, door/window frame assembly, sub-flooring, etc. It's an electric tool which doesn't require the use of gas or a compressor. It takes 18 gauge nails between 20mm and 50mm long, and is capable of firing 30 nails per minute. It has a maximum nail capacity of 100.

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The Tacwise 1183 Electric Nail Gun has a well thought out design. It has a soft rubber nose protector which protects against scratching/marking, as well as an open gate nose for the easy removing of jammed nails. It's a lightweight tool (2.3kg) with a highly manoeuvrable design. It comes with a handy storage/carry case and a belt hanger for easy transportation.

About Tacwise

Tacwise are a brand of fastening tools, including nail guns, staple guns and tackers. Tacwise have a history spanning more than 50 years, and have built a reputation for quality.

Specification

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• Suitability - The Tacwise 1183 Electric Nail Gun is a heavy duty tool which is designed for professional use. It's suitable for softwood, medium duty woodwork, flooring, panelling, door/window frame assembly, sub-flooring, etc. No compressor or gas is required, only mains power.
• Performance - The nailer is suitable for 18 gauge nails with a length between 20mm and 50mm. The magazine has a capacity of 100 nails, and the tool is capable of firing 30 nails per minute. Reloading is easy thanks to the quick release nail gate and the easy to close side loading system.
• Design - The tool is well designed. It has a magazine viewing window for convenience, an impact resistant industrial body and a safety on/off switch. For comfort and secure gripping, it has a soft rubber safety grip. The nailer weighs only 2.3kg.
• Nose - The Tacwise 1183 Electric Nail Gun has a rubber nose protector which protects soft surfaces from scratching/marking. It has an open nose gate for the quick discarding of jammed nails.
• Belt Hanger - A handy belt hanger allows for easy transportation.
• Safety - For safety, the nailer has a single shot trigger (to prevent accidental firing), an on/off switch, and a light.
• Carry Case - A carry case is included to allow for neat storage and easy transportation.

Video

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Summary

Overall, the Tacwise 1183 Electric Nail Gun is a well designed, heavy duty and easy to use nailer which is perfect for professional use. We particularly like its rapid nail firing rate of 30 per minute, as well as its lightweight and well thought out design. We also like how it doesn't require a compressor or gas, and also the number of safety features present. We rate the Tacwise 1183 Electric Nail Gun 4 out of 5 stars.

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