New Makita Framing Nailer
Makita has added an 18V LXT framing nailer to its range of high-performance cordless tools. The DBN900 offers significant gains over pneumatic and gas nailers, including easier use and greater working flexibility.
The DBN900 18V LXT framing nailer, explicitly designed for first-fix framing applications, can be used in the same way as a pneumatic nailer but without the added setup time, complication and restriction of a compressor and air lines.
Unlike gas nailers, it has no added consumables, reducing the cost and inconvenience of replacing cartridges.
The DBN900 is compatible with clipped headnails between 50 and 90 mm and nail gauges between 2.9 mm and 3.3 mm. Its magazine will accommodate up to 58 collated nails and incorporates a quick and easy reloading mechanism.
The inspection window simplifies checking the remaining nails. It also features a variable drive depth, with the required adjustment made using the easy-to-use dial on the nose of the tool.
The DBN900 features two operation modes
In sequential actuation mode, it drives a nail each time the trigger is pressed, while the contact actuation mode allows continuous nailing, with a nail driven every time the tip is pressed to the material for as long as the trigger is held. Using a Makita 6.0Ah LXT battery (BL1860B), it can drive up to 1,000 nails on a full battery charge at a rate of up to two nails a second.
The DBN900 has been designed for both convenience and enhanced safety
The anti-slip nose of the tool makes working on angled materials easier and more accurate, while the LED job light with pre-glow and after-glow function improves visibility of the work surface.
The nailer features both a rafter and belt hook, allowing it to be hung on ladders, scaffolding and timbers or clipped to the user, keeping it close by.
The DBN900 also includes an anti-dry-firing mechanism, which activates before the last nails in the magazine are driven to prevent missed nails, and an anti-restart function to prevent accidental activation.
Kevin Brannigan, Makita UK marketing manager, said:
“Our new, long-awaited DBN900 18V LXT framing nailer is an excellent alternative to the conventional pneumatic or gas nailers and has been engineered to streamline framing tasks and similar first fix work.
It is easy to use, even in restricted spaces and offers far greater flexibility when compared to traditional pneumatic tools.” www.makitauk.com.