- Does it need fuel cartridges or a compressor?
- No. It runs entirely on an 18V Li-ion battery and uses an air-spring drive, so there is no gas cartridge and no hose.
- Which batteries fit it?
- It uses Metabo HPT 18V Li-ion packs, the same platform as the brand's other 18V tools. Larger packs give longer runtime.
- What is it best for?
- Trim, baseboard, casing and light finish carpentry. It is not a framing nailer and is not meant for structural work.
- How does it compare with a pneumatic nailer?
- It trades the hose and compressor for battery weight and bulk. Firing is consistent, but a pneumatic gun of the same size is lighter and cheaper to run.
- Is it worth it over a gas cordless nailer?
- If you already own Metabo HPT 18V batteries, yes: no fuel to buy and no engine to maintain. If not, the battery investment adds up.
- Does it have a dry-fire lockout?
- Yes, the tool stops firing when the magazine runs low, which protects the workpiece and the driver.
- Where is the Metabo HPT 18V Cordless Nailer cheapest?
- At Ace Hardware, for $299.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Metabo HPT 18V Cordless Nailer?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Ace Hardware, Lowe's.