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20V MAX XR Lithium-Ion Cordless Brushless 2-Speed 21° Plastic Collated Framing Nailer with 4.0Ah Battery and Charger

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  • Capable of driving 21 degree fasteners from 2 in. to 3-1/4 in.
  • Compatible with all DEWALT 20-Volt MAX batteries and chargers
  • Ideal for fencing, framing, and decking applications
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About This Product

The DCN21PL 20-Volt MAX 21° Plastic Collated Framing Nailer is DEWALT's first cordless 21° framing nailer. The DCN21PL is capable of driving plastic collated fasteners up to 3-1/4 in. L for use in a variety of applications. The DCN21PL can also drive the largest diameter fastener in framing applications, the 0.148 in. Dia nail. The upgraded engine design increases power and drive quality compared to previous DEWALT cordless nailers. Its compact shape, well-balanced design and easy to operate features makes it a highly productive tool that helps pros get the job done quickly and efficiently.

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Product Information

Internet # 305707927

Model # DCN21PLM1

Store SKU # 1003364143

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Specifications

Dimensions: H 16.5 in, W 4 in, D 13.25 in

Dimensions

Battery Charge Time (Hours)

1

Nail Angle

21 degree

Nail Gauge

NA

Product Depth (in.)

13.25 in

Product Height (in.)

16.5 in

Product Width (in.)

4 in

Details

Battery Amp Hours

4 Ah

Battery Voltage (V)

20V

Battery/Charger

(1) 4 Ah Battery & Charger Included

Charger Included

Charger Included

Cordless/Corded

Cordless

Included

Bag, Battery, Battery Charger

Included

Battery Included, Charger, Tool Bag

Loading Type

Coil

Maximum Fastener Size

3-1/4 in

Minimum Fastener Size

2 in

Multi-Purpose

Single Purpose

Nailer Features

No Features

Number of Total Batteries Included

1

Power Type

Cordless

Returnable

90-Day

Tool Weight (lb.)

14.66 lb

Tools Product Type

Air Tool Kit

Questions & Answers

The stall release light flashes but the stall release lever moves freely and there is no stall or jam. Still light just flashes and will not fire.
ByAug 22, 2025
1 Answer | 
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Please contact us at WECARE@SBDINC.COM for further assistance.

By|Aug 27, 2025


    Which battery models will work with this nailer and what are their weights?
    ByJan 20, 2025
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    All the 20V batteries and 60V Flexvolt batteries will work with the nail gun DCN920B.

    By|Jan 22, 2025


      Is the nailer motor brushless d.r.
      ByJan 13, 2025
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      Yes, the DCN21PLM1 has a brushless motor.

      By|Jan 14, 2025


        what is the benefit of the 21 degree over the 30 degree? thanks
        ByOct 8, 2024
        1 Answer | 
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        A 21-degree framing nailer generally offers better access to tight spaces and corners compared to a 30-degree nailer, making it more suitable for detailed framing work where maneuverability is crucial

        By|Jan 13, 2025

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          Does this nailer use gas cartridges??
          BySep 21, 2024
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          No, the nailer is battery powered.

          By|Nov 30, 2024

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            can you use the 20v powerstack battery?
            ByAug 22, 2024
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            You can use a DEWALT 20v POWERSTACK battery with this nailer.

            By|Aug 23, 2024


              What is the difference between this model and the DCN692B?
              ByAug 18, 2024
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              The DCN21PLB is a 21° Plastic Collated Cordless Framing Nailer, and the DCN692B is a 30° Paper Collated Framing Nailer.

              By|Aug 21, 2024


                Can u use for roofing nails.
                ByAug 15, 2024
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                The DCN21PLM1 is ideal for fencing, framing, and decking applications.

                By|Aug 16, 2024


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                  Game Changer
                  Built walls in minutes. It longer to cut than it did to assemble. I used 3 1/2" ring spanked galvanized. It punched them into the 2x4's with no issues. Battery life, I had no issues & long lifetime (all day) with 6ah 20v. Love it. Building a deck with it next. Can't wait!!
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                    Worst "pro" tool I've ever used
                    I'm a diy'er. I buy nice tools because I don't have time to waste fighting with tools. my friends joke I must have stock in DeWalt. This is the WORST modern tool I've used, period, including the Riobi nailers I've used. It jams, won't feed an entire strip of nails, can't shoot nails at a consistent depth- even the location of the rafter hook is mind boggling. do yourself a favor and if you need cordless go Paslode. This experience plus the "you bought it haha" response you get from DeWalt when something does break under warranty means I'll be looking to switch to an M brand pretty soon.
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                    Response from DewaltProductExpertMay 10, 2023
                    Hello JBdiy. Thank you for your feedback regarding DCN21PLB. I am sorry to hear you are unhappy with this product and would be more than happy to assist you with a resolution. If you would like further assistance, please email support at wecare@sbdinc.com and reference ticket 7112099,so all information is easily available for the agent to assist you further. Thanks, Mitzy DEWALT Social Media Team
                      3 found this review helpful
                      This is an invaluable tool! I'll always have an air...
                      This is an invaluable tool! I'll always have an air compressor and nailers on site, but this nailer is awesome. Expect to load more nails with 4 remaining in the magazine. Way to go dewalt.
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                        Constantly Jamming
                        I've had constant trouble with this gun jamming, no matter what type of nail and no matter what type of material I'm trying to nail. I wish I hadn't bought this gun, it's been nothing but trouble. The latest issue is trying to nail with 2 1/2" hot dipped galvanized nails into fiberboard trim (see example pic). After failing outside, I took the gun inside and tried it to see what was happening, the nails don't even penetrated through the fiber board. Should have bought a pneumatic gun.
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                        Response from DewaltProductExpertAug 12, 2021
                        hi onedecentguy
                        We appreciate your feedback on the DCN21PLM1DCB204. We are sorry to hear about the issue you are having with your product. We would like to get some more information to determine if there is an issue with the product. Please email me at wecare@sbdinc.com and reference case # 13643855. I look forward to hearing from you.
                        We apologize for the inconvenience you are having.
                        Thank you
                        Roxy
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                          5 found this review helpful
                          every day gets Jammed.
                          This Nail Gun is good for 10 Nails per Day. It keeps jamming every day. is not worth the Money. i would not recommend it.
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                          Response from DewaltProductExpertJun 17, 2021
                          Hi Alco
                          We appreciate your feedback on the DCN21PLM1. We are sorry to hear about the issue you are having with your product. This is not the kind of performance we expect from our products and would like to speak to you about this issue so we can assist you in resolving this to your satisfaction. Please email me at wecare@sbdinc.com and reference case # 13441226. I look forward to hearing from you.
                          We apologize for the inconvenience you are having.
                          Thank you
                          Roxy
                          Customer Service
                            8 found this review helpful
                            This nailer is increadible! Purchased for a fence build, and wow did it perform! Able to adjust n...
                            This nailer is increadible! Purchased for a fence build, and wow did it perform! Able to adjust nail depth and use difference size nails that changed out in seconds. My days of hauling a compressor, hoses, and extension cords to a job site is over. I have changed out virtually all my power tools with the DeWALT cordless line. The battery life is fantastic, and I can exchange all my batteries from tool to tool if needed. I highly recommend... THEY NAILED IT !
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                            2 found this review helpful
                            I am home remodeler by accident - first home fell apart on me. I've since redone two always borr...
                            I am home remodeler by accident - first home fell apart on me. I've since redone two always borrowing a friend's pneumatic framing nailer. When the time came to get my own, I was hesitant to go all in with cordless. The reviews said it would be heavy and I'm not the strongest guy. But I have several 20V DeWalt tools and decided to take the dive. I've had the DeWalt cordless 21° framing nailer for 1 month now. lt is worth every penny. It fits well in my hand and drives 3"+ nails like it's no big deal. Set it for deep penetration and it will do toe nailing without needing any follow up. The weight can get to me after a long string of overhead nails, but it also provides the mass the tool needs to not bounce from old lumber. Usually, I'm not so fast that it makes my hand tired - I set it down while get the next board in place. Not dragging around the compressor is wonderful! It isn't so great I'll throw my pneumatic tools away to buy up. But when they die, it will be tough to choose. I highly recommend this product. Enjoy!
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                            1 found this review helpful
                            Great Nailer, Saves Time
                            [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This worked great for my needs. Lost a star not so much for the weight to me, the box of nails (1000pk) felt heavier. The magazine capacity is just too low for me. The capacity is 49 nails I beleive, but for the nails I used they came in strips of 28 so I could only load one strip at a time. Great to have on the job site, especially at the end of the day when you packed up all of the compressors but noticed something that needs to be addressed before you leave, instead of taking everything back out you can just use this in a matter of seconds. I've been in situations where a cordless nailer would have been very handy, especially for the roofers who have to run the cord all the way up there from the ground. I used this for a few projects around the house so far and it worked great. I must admit there about 2 proud nails and they were due to user error. My very first nail was proud because I used 3-1/4" nails and did not change the mode to setting 2 , for longer nails. The other time is when I merely did not apply enough pressure to the workpiece and did not hold the nailer firmly against it. The rest of the nails sank in just fine and I did not have the depth adjustment set to the lowest setting(There is a dial you turn on the top). I did not experience any jams. I used this to reattach a piece of decking that fell off, and again to form a frame for other projects I had. One was for the base of a stand I was making it. Another was to add blocking to a workbench I made. All of the materials were 2x's that I was attaching to other 2x's The ramp up time is not that long, a second or so, to activate the nailer you have to press the nose against your workpiece. From there it will start to ramp up, then pull the trigger to fire a nail. Once the nose is depressed and starts ramping up, you have 5 seconds to fire a shot otherwise it will power down. Just release and depress the nose again to reset it. The loudest the nailer got was 86db according to my sound meter, you definitely want to have ear protection on when using this. To load the strips simply drop them in from the back. The rafter hook worked well, ueasy to adjust. The trigger lock adds security especially while transporting it. This comes with a marring tip and I left it on just so I would not lose it. I did need it for the decking though and it worked well. This takes full head nails. The grip rite nails worked fine. No issues
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                              Extremely pleased with this Framing Nailer I have purchased three one for each work truck. Easy t...
                              Extremely pleased with this Framing Nailer I have purchased three one for each work truck. Easy to use, light weight and convenient. My Girls can use it with no problem...
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                              4 found this review helpful
                              would give 5 stars but that clip is horrible and wont hold two strips of nails
                              Fantastic gun, alittle heavy but thats to be expected. The clip feels really flimsey and has a dumb angle on it that makes it feel like its going to fall off
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                                Ideal for professionals who need a powerful and efficient nailer, ensuring quick and precise nailing in various applications.
                                Suitable for professionals seeking pneumatic performance and cordless convenience for demanding framing.
                                Built for long-lasting durability and high performance in professional framing tasks.
                                Built for long-lasting durability and high performance in demanding framing applications.

                                Nail Capacity

                                49

                                Power Source Cordless

                                Nail Range

                                2 - 3-1/4 in.
                                2 in. to 3-1/2 in.
                                2 in. to 3-1/2 in.
                                2 in. to 3-1/2 in.

                                Depth Adjustment

                                Sequential or Contact Firing