Black & Decker BDBN1202 5/8- to 2-Inch 12-Volt Ni-Cad 18-Gauge Cordless Finish Nailer
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Product Details
Manufacturer: Black & DeckerModel: BDBN1202
Product features:
- 5/8-inch to 2-inch 122-volt Ni-Cad 18-gauge cordless finish nailer
- Eliminates need for compressor, hose, or power cord; drives 600+ nails on a charge
- Rugged plastic housing; no-mar tip protects work surface from marring
- Includes nailer, 2 batteries, charger, safety glasses, kit box
- 24 by 4.6 by 14.4 inches; 13.5 pounds; 2-year warranty
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Description of Black & Decker BDBN1202 5/8- to 2-Inch 12-Volt Ni-Cad 18-Gauge Cordless Finish Nailer
12V BRAD NAILER 625+ nails per charge for increased productivity 5/8" to 2" 18 gauge brad nails Tool-less jamb free, quick/easy troubleshooting Adjustable depth for use on range of materials Low nail indicator, non-marring rubber tip Electronic status indicator Includes: kit box, 2 batteries multi-voltage fast charger BDBN1202 12V 18GA BRAD NAILERTools and Hardware Reviews of Black & Decker BDBN1202 5/8- to 2-Inch 12-Volt Ni-Cad 18-Gauge Cordless Finish Nailer
Customer Review: Works great until the inevitable failure
Summary: 2 Stars
The bad:
I've owned both the BDBN1202 and the new 18V Lowes FS1802BN. They are almost identical except for the voltage. I had 3 12V models, they all failed under 500 nails. I returned them under the 90day store policy. The new FS1802BN failed after about 1800 nails, fortunately it is still under the 2 year warrnaty, so off to the BD service center. This was after putting up a whole house of crown. Mode of failure: the impact slide will not retract after it shoots a nail. Unit will work if you open the hatch, remove the nails and manually push down on the slide. This slide will also retract if the tools is turned upside down, I assume a retracting spring broke. Others failed with similar mechanical issues. On the BD parts website, the entire nailing assembly mechanism is a single $100 unit, so if you need to repair out of warranty this unit is for all intents and purposes disposable.
Other issues, I have to nailset most of my 2" nails. Not a big deal to me, but it is an extra step.
I never got more than 300 nails with one charge, this is with the 18V model. The 12Vs were around 150 or so.
Guide may leave slight marks on the wood if nails are shot at certain angles, not really a big deal for paint grade moulding.
The good:
2 year warranty (for the 18V unit) that you will most probably use. Drives 2" nails without a compressor. Great for crown and other moulding.
Tool is reasonably balanced and has some safety features. Be sure to wear safety glasses. I've had nails miss the moulding and hit my glasses. Also, keep fingers at least 8inches away from nailing surfaces. I've seen nails make U turns and come straight out of the surface. This is common sense for any nailer and not specific to this product.
Summary:
For lightweight, occasional home use where you need to shoot a few nails or put up a chair rail, crown in a few rooms it is probably a good choice. If you are going to shoot over a thousand nails, think of this review. There is no where in the instructions telling you that it is light duty and for sporadic use. I would not use this if I was a pro. I believe it is a cheap, made in China, disposable tool. It is truly a shame how name brand quality truly takes a back seat, and the tool isn't $10 either. This tool would otherwise have great potential.
Buy with a credit card that extends your warranty because these things will eventually need it.
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