Questions and Answers for DEWALT 18-Gauge Brad Nailer and 6 Gal. Heavy Duty Pancake Electric Air Compressor Combo Kit (1-Tool)

A:  I THINK the brad nailer can only shoot 2" brads (longest it can shoot) .... you need to calculate the depth to reach the stud .... you want the nail to go 1" into the stud , minimum , unless you also use glue to glue those "planks" to the sheetrock and nail them to studs (liquid nails type glue).... if your planks are 3/4" thick , and the sheetrock is 1/2" thick , that totals 1 1/4" thick , therefore a 2" brad nail will only sink 3/4" into the stud .... IF your "planks" are going OVER the sheetrock and are 3/4" thick ..... I do not know what you mean by "studs are not just to the drywall" and I do not know the thickness of your "planks" ..... If these are bare studs , no sheetrock , you should be fine , BUT all in all this is a BRAD NAILER , it's not a 15 gauge trim gun , which would be better AND those guns shoot 2 1/2" trim nails (stronger hold) .... the compressor will work , the only issue is the nail gun , is it "big enough" .... maybe just buy a compressor separate from a trim nail gun instead of the "combo pack" .... the nailer is the issue to be concerned about , compressor is big enough for that job , easy

A:  depends how thick and hard the wood is that you want to hang. I have had great success with finger jointed pine and drywall and studs. I have also gone through multiple peices of pine. I had difficulty with bamboo flooring... and by difficulty, i mean, impossible.

A:  Typically 18 gauge nails are recommended for delicate light wood trim. But I did used it to hang 4 ft x 8 ft x 3/16 in thick wood panels onto 16 inch centered studs. No problems.

A:  Yes. The nailer included in the kit can hold up to 2 1/4" nails. Drywall width is typically 1/2" to 3/4" (depends on what thickness drywall was used) so if the wall planks aren't super thick, that shouldn't be an issue. I installed ship lap in my bathroom and it was about 1/4" thick and it worked no problem.

A:  YES

A:  There’s a single serial number for the combo kit. I cannot locate a serial number anywhere on the gun that came with my kit.

A:  My compressor has a serial number. The included brad nailer does not have a serial number.

A:  No, the gun DWFP12233 and the compressor DWFP55126 are also sold separately and have different model numbers. The combination kit has its own model number DW1KIT18PP combining the them along with the hose.

A:  No, serial numbers are different for each nail gun and compressor.

A:  Label on the unit says 75db. It is quieter than other such units I’ve used.

A:  The compressor is loudish when it’s running but if you doing trim work with this then the compressor isn’t running all that much.

A:  It's definitely not quiet but I suspect it's similar to other air compressors when it kicks on. Great little sir compressor though.

A:  QUICKLY CHARGES AND IS QUIET.

A:  It is not that loud.

A:  Some nail guns suggest adding a drop of oil at the start of each use. Some models of nail guns do not require oil.

A:  yes you do

A:  Yes And Oiler will help to lubricate the tools don’t forget the oil will be in the hose So if you go to blow off something or paint the oil will still be in the hose You might want to get a second hose for oil free operation

A:  I have had my combo kit for 4 years and have not added an in line-oiler. I would say it is not needed, but others may feel differently. Just make sure you empty the compressed air after use as to discourage water from staying in the tank and causing it to rust from the inside out..

A:  I would not recommend it for roofing. I do finish carpentry, It barely keeps up with that. Unless you're doing small jobs, sheds garages etc.

A:  Roofing nails will not work with a brad nailer. The DeWALT roof nailer gun model DW45RN requires 3.7 SCFM @ 80 psi to operate. The pancake compressor only operates at 40 psi with a flow of 3.7 SCFM. I am not an expert, but it looks like a larger compressor is required.

A:  Yes, I have run 2 roofing guns off it. Runs constantly. If you are going to just use it for roofing, NO. I used it to do one roof on small renovation, 16 square. Would not recommend for production roofing

A:  The air compressor, yes. Nail gun, no. It's an 18 ga finish nailer. The compressor should have no trouble keeping up with a single roof nailer, may run alot if using two.

A:  I never used it for that but I think I would work for one nail gun

A:  It's only a 110/115V compressor, so I wouldn't think you would need a big generator to run it, unless you are cycling it on/off all the time.

A:  The compressor uses 10 amps So you would need a generator that can produce that

A:  Compare the output amperage of the generator to the amperage needed to operate the compressor if the are the same or the generator puts out more than the compressor needs then you are good to go

A:  Cubic feet per minute is the amount of air a tool needs to perform at its best. Each tool has its own rating so you can compare it to the cfm of the compressor

A:  CFM = Cubic Feet per Minute ... the amount of "air" the compressor motor will pump to refill the tank when you use compressed air .... bigger number = better air supply capacity , the tank can fill back up with air faster to keep you working .... MOST tools will work with a pancake compressor , but tools that "spew air" like blow guns and spray painting or texturing with a hopper will discharge a lot of air pretty quickly .... nails guns just "pop pop pop" small bursts of air , Texture hoppers and blow guns are constantly discharging air and run the tank down much faster .... you have to decide how "heavy" you want a compressor vs how much "CFM" you want ..... small compressor = smaller job , but they are lighter to carry and work quite well on many applications

A:  You can always oil the tool itself by putting a few drops of air tool oil into the inlet where the air line connects to the tool

A:  The compressor is unable to damage a tool. The output of the compressor is all you need to be concerned with

A:  Yes I think it will do fine I use mine with a 1/2 “ impact to remove wheels on my camper and it works great the pressure will build back up quickly

A:  The output of the compressor is 2.6 SCFM @ 90 psi and 3.7 SCFM @ 40 psi. I am guessing this compressor will not meet both the required CFM and psi to operate your drill as expected by the drill manufacturer.

A:  This compressor isn’t really the best choice for use with an air drill. I would recommend a much larger compressor. Or use a corded drill.

A:  It should work fine for that situation

A:  165 psi max. Output of 2.6 SCFM @ 90 psi and 3.7 SCFM @ 40 psi.

A:  135

A:  165 psi

A:  150

A:  The max is 165 psi. I usually use mine around 135, since it takes longer to get up to that extra 30 psi.