What nails can the Milwaukee 2458-21 drive?

Milwaukee rates it for common nails from 6D to 16D. It is built for individual nails in connector, corner and overhead work, not for collated strips.

Does it need a compressor?

No. It runs on Milwaukee's M12 lithium-ion battery, so there is no air hose or compressor.

How does it compare with a framing nailer?

It is far more compact and reaches places a framing nailer cannot, but it drives one nail at a time and is much slower for production nailing.

What comes in the kit?

The kit includes the palm nailer, an M12 battery and a charger.

Is it good for joist hangers and connectors?

Yes. Connector nailing in tight spaces is its main strength, and the magnetic collet helps hold nails in place.

Does it have a light?

Yes, it has a built-in LED light and an onboard fuel gauge for the battery.

Milwaukee 2458-21 M12 Cordless Lithium-Ion Palm Nailer Kit

Q: Where is the Milwaukee 2458-21 M12 Cordless Lithium-Ion Palm Nailer Kit cheapest?

At eBay, for $157.99, 28% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Q: Where can I buy the Milwaukee 2458-21 M12 Cordless Lithium-Ion Palm Nailer Kit?

26 stores we checked sell it, including Tool Nut, Way Source, Quality Industrial Safety, Fasteners Inc, City Supply.

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What reviewers say

4.5 / 563 ratings

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 63 ratings. Owners value the cordless access for connector and tight-space nailing, while some note it is slower than a nail gun for volume work.

What people mention

AccessPraisedOwners say it gets into corners, connectors and overhead spots a full-size nailer cannot reach.
Cordless freedomPraisedReviewers like working without an air hose or compressor.
SpeedMixedIt drives one nail at a time, so it is slower than a nail gun on volume work.
BatteryMixedRuns on the M12 system, which owners note limits runtime on long jobs.
Magnetic colletPraisedThe magnetic collet holds nails so the other hand stays free to steady material.

About the Milwaukee 2458-21 M12 Cordless Lithium-Ion Palm Nailer Kit

The Milwaukee 2458-21 is a cordless palm nailer for driving individual nails where a hammer or full-size nailer is awkward to use. It runs on the M12 battery platform, so it needs no air compressor or hose. It drives 6D to 16D nails with one hand, leaving the other hand free to hold material or position hardware.

The impacting mechanism delivers 2.2 ft-lbs of blow energy at 2,700 blows per minute. A magnetic collet holds the nail so it can be started and driven from different angles. The tool is suited to tight spots such as joist hangers, hurricane ties, stud bays, rafters, corners and overhead work.

A built-in LED light and an onboard fuel gauge that shows remaining battery charge are included. The body is ergonomically shaped, and a hand strap adds control when reaching or working overhead. REDLINK Intelligence provides overload protection and communication between the tool, battery and charger.

Model

2458-21 (tool: 2458-20)

Nail size

6D to 16D

Blow energy

2.2 ft-lbs

Blows per minute

2,700 BPM

Dimensions

7.5 in. long x 2.5 in. wide x 6.5 in. high

Weight

3.4 lbs (bare tool)