18-Volt ONE+ Cordless AirStrike 18-Gauge Brad Nailer (Tool Only) with Sample Nails

Hello YG, Yes, the RYOBI 18-Volt ONE+ Cordless AirStrike 18-Gauge Brad Nailer (Tool Only) with Sample Nails model P320 will be a great addition to completing that task. Thanks for asking! - Eve

Brad nailers are mostly used on interior work. you'll probably need galvanized nails

I’m not sure if you can do 1/2 inch - the smallest we have used are 1 inch and largest 2 inch. Sorry I can’t be of more help. You may be able to call Ryobi and ask or see if they have an online chat.

Doug, thank you for your interest in the RYOBI 18-Volt ONE+ Cordless AirStrike 18-Gauge Brad Nailer. Brad nails only have one type of head. As long as the nails you purchase match the requirements in the owner's Manual the brad nails will work, be sure to read all of the manual before moving forward on your project. Thank you for asking, If you have further questions and would like to speak with a RYOBI Customer Experience Professional, please call, 1-800-525-2579 M-F from 9am-6pm EST. Hope this helps! - Vini

Bob, thank you for your interest in the RYOBI 18-Volt ONE+ Cordless AirStrike 18-Gauge Brad Nailer. Yes! You can use this for MDF crown molding. This would be the perfect tool for that job. Thank you for asking, If you have further questions and would like to speak with a RYOBI Customer Experience Professional, please call, 1-800-525-2579 M-F from 9am-6pm EST. Hope this helps! - Vini

This depends on which size battery you use. I installed over 800 linear feet of trim in my home over 3 days on on one charge using my 4aH lithium plus battery. The nailer doesn't run continually, therefore saving battery. It only uses battery when it's actually firing a nail.

I received the tool and test fired it without any issues. I have used it several times without any issues !

The clip opens like a stapler, lay the nail strip in and and push the spring loaded closer u til it clicks

Not sure if you received a response to this yet, The common rule of thumb for any installation of drywall or wood trim such as shiplap is you want at least an inch of fastener plus the thickness of the media to be installed. For example, if your shiplap is 1/2 inch thick you need at least 1 and 1/2 inch long nails, although 2inch long would be better. And keep in mine what are you driving the nail into. Just drywall? Not a good idea as drywall has no strength to hold anything. You would need to install some sort of wood strip adhered to the studs behind the drywall which you would then attach your shiplap too. Hope this helps and good luck with your project. I did something similar in my old house years ago.

18 gauge nails are extremally thin (0.05 x 0.04 inches cross-section) they would not hold anything substantial. In addition, don't put that much faith in galvanized nails for outdoor work, even lightweight work. Once rust starts ( with a very light coat over a very thin nail it certainly will) it won't take any time to eat through a very small nail. Only stainless steel brads will do for outdoors work, in my opinion.