DEWALT DWFP12658 Review

This is a newly launched 15 degree roofing nailer from DeWalt which uses coil nails.

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It eases the process of nailing due to the exclusion of the long magazine found in a framing nailer. It has a heavy-duty aluminum frame and cap making it highly durable.

It also have a great looking compact design for much better control and balance. Even though it is a heavy-duty nailer, its light weight enables it to be easily portable and easy to handle.

It is designed for various purposes such as:
  • tar paper
  • insulation board
  • roof felt
  • asphalt
  • fiber-glass shingles. 
  • sheathing
  • underlayment
  • siding

It is meant for commercial use, as it can handle long durations of work.


Pros - the good things

  • Low weight at 4.9 pounds and compact in design.
  • Can work with all 15 degree coil nails ranging from 3/4-inches to 1-3/4-inches in length.
  • The magazine can hold up to 120 nails.
  • Tool-free quick set depth-of-drive adjustment to prevent shingle damage.
  • Selectable trigger for contact or sequential drive.
  • Its easy to open tool-free nose for faster jam removal.
  • Skid resistant pads/wear guards can be replaced for safety and tool protection.
  • Tool-free shingle guide can be adjustment to help in replacement.
  • It has an over molded rubber grip handle that enhances comfort and control for longer working periods.
  • Top exhaust opening directs contaminants away from the shingles and user.

 

Cons - the bad things

There is a very small opening to check the quantity of nails still contained in the magazine of the nailer. The opening is also low down which means you have to hold the nailer at eye-level to check the nails in the magazine.

 

DEWALT DWFP12658 summary

As the pros over-weigh the cons, this compact roofing nailer is perfect for replacement of an old nailer or for use by a first-time user. It is an easy useable tool-free nailer for all roofing jobs either at home or work.