Milwaukee 7145-21 3/4-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch 16-Gauge Straight Finish Nailer
- Operating Pressure: Min-70 PSI, Max-120 PSI
- Air Consumption: .04 ft3/cycles at 100 psi
- Fastener Length: Min. 0.75 in., Max. 2.5 in.; Fastener Size (Diameter): 16 gauge
- Magazine Capacity: 109 nails
- Collation Angle: 0ยบ; Air Inlet: 1/4 in. NPT
Milwaukee’s Heavy-Duty 16 gauge, Straight Finish Nailer has an ultra lightweight magnesium housing to minimize fatigue. Its ergonomic grip and balance combined with its compact size offers great control and maneuverability. Its reload indicator prevents missing nails in trim work and damage to finer woods. The textured selectable trigger lets you choose sequential or contact actuation by simply turning a knob. The rear-loading magazine allows quick loading and unloading of fasteners. The lock and rear load magazine holds 109 nails in 3/4 in. to 2-1/2 in. lengths. The self-cleaning air filter extends life by preventing dirt and debris from entering the tool. The adjustable air deflector with muffler directs exhaust away from the work area and holds down the noise. An adjustable and removable belt hook provides convenience for carrying. The tool-free depth of drive adjustment provides precise depth control. A tool-free jam release allows for quick access for clearing occasional jams. Thi… more >>
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Review by Kelley Nelson for Milwaukee 7145-21 3/4-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch 16-Gauge Straight Finish Nailer
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The ergonomic design and materials quality are excellent, but the execution seems to be a bit off with this tool.
The gun I received had a nail feed pusher that would bind in the middle of the slide, so the plunger would sometimes fire but no fastener would be driven because the pusher had hung up and the strip of fasteners was not pushed under the driver.
Normally the tool would prevent you from firing without at least five fasteners left in the magazine, but this kind of jam fools that mechanism so I had divots in my work piece but no fastener.
The power of drive was also not as I expected, leaving the head of 2″ nails about 1/4″ above the surface of my hardwood test block and sometimes leaving the head slightly proud of the surface of two stacked 2×4 studs.
Driving through thinner wood into stud material was fine, so don’t let my comments above deter you if you may not need to drive long nails into tough material ,this tool has a lot of positive features and it may have just been the one I received that does not feed 100% reliably.
I also have their 18ga brad nailer and love it, no problems at all.
Review by John J. Eckert for Milwaukee 7145-21 3/4-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch 16-Gauge Straight Finish Nailer
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I purchassed Milwaukee 7145 16ga. air nailer, It workes very well, only two small prob. When driving 2-1/2 inch nails it dosen’t feed smooth’ I have to push the next nail to drive up with my finger. It works fine with smaller nails. The depth adj. is hard to adj. I have set to max depth and sometimes it dosen’t drive the nail deep enough, ( yes the air psi. is high enough, 110psi +). Over all it is a good nailer for the price. I’m a small contractor and use several different brands of air nailers.
Review by average joe buckaroo for Milwaukee 7145-21 3/4-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch 16-Gauge Straight Finish Nailer
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I am relatively new to owning (but not using) pneumatic nailers and I bought this at a great price during one of Amazon’s sales. It is lightweight, I like being able to adjust the exhaust, and the feel is good. The problem I seem to have it getting it to fire consistently — so far, with the included 2″ nails and some Porter Cable 1.25″ nails, I have the problem a few others have reported of it misfiring — no nail is sent. Sometimes it sounds right and I get a nice dent but no nail, sometimes it is more like a dud, and sometimes I can’t even get it to fire. When it does fire, I am pleased with the result (nice counter sink), but I am annoyed at the percentage of blanks I get (25′ air hose, 110-125 psi). Sometimes messing with the depth of gauge seems to help, but I can’t find a definite pattern or reliable fix. I will pay attention to the suggestion from another reviewer that suggested the nails aren’t being pushed forward automatically the next time I use it–but I am also ready to act on the warrenty. I like my other Milwaukee tools, but this one is disappointing. Maybe I just got a lemon.
Review by doc for Milwaukee 7145-21 3/4-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch 16-Gauge Straight Finish Nailer
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Great price , light weight and easy to use. I read reviews complaining about not counter sinking. I had no problems with the countersinks using 3/4 oak. For the money you can’t go wrong.
Review by A. Sullivan for Milwaukee 7145-21 3/4-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch 16-Gauge Straight Finish Nailer
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I paid under $80 for this finish nailer and got a great addition to my box of tools. As a small person, I require all my tools to deliver dependable power without overwhelming bulk. This nailer works fine as long as you keep it loaded. While remodeling a vintage home, it tacked interior floor moulding, secured fascia, and was a real treat to use while installing trim between the siding and eves. The non-mar tip allowed careful placement of the nails without the hassle of hand nailing (over hedges while balancing on a ladder). Even when attached to a 50′ air hose, it wasn’t too awkward or heavy and hooked easily onto my toolbelt. Wish I’d bought one sooner! Every time another 10’section of 1/4 round went up, my arms and hands were ever so thankful.