Does it come with a battery?

No. The 2541-20 is a bare tool, so you need a Milwaukee M12 battery and charger separately.

Does it need a compressor?

No. A nitrogen air spring provides the firing force, so there is no hose or compressor.

Can it do framing or heavy trim?

No. It is a finish brad nailer; larger trim and structural work need a bigger nailer.

Does it have a belt hook or case?

The tool is sold as a bare tool; check the box contents for included accessories.

Is it good for cabinet work?

Yes. The compact body and light weight suit cabinet assembly and small trim where access is tight.

What do buyers say about the Milwaukee 2541-20 M12 18 G Compact Brad Nailer?

Rated 1 out of 5 from 1 ratings.

Where can I buy the Milwaukee 2541-20 M12 18 G Compact Brad Nailer?

17 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, Powerhouse True Value, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Tool Nut.

Milwaukee 2541-20 M12 18 G Compact Brad Nailer

Q: What size brads does it take?

It drives 18-gauge brad nails from 5/8 inch to 1-1/2 inch.

Q: Where is the Milwaukee 2541-20 M12 18 G Compact Brad Nailer cheapest?

At Amazon, for $251.85, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers treat the 2541-20 as a strong hose-free option for finish work, praising its compact size, light weight and pneumatic-like firing. Common complaints center on the bare-tool packaging and the limits of an 18-gauge, 1-1/2-inch nailer.

What people mention

Size and accessPraisedOwners say the compact body gets into corners and cabinets where bigger nailers will not fit.
WeightPraisedThe 4.2 lb assembled weight is called easy to control overhead and moving between rooms.
Firing feelPraisedThe nitrogen air spring is described as giving a pneumatic-like shot without a hose.
Battery platformMixedPeople like reusing M12 packs but note runtime drops on long trim runs.
Bare toolCriticisedBuyers point out that battery and charger are not included.
CapacityCriticisedThe 18-gauge, 1-1/2-inch limit is seen as too small for heavier trim work.

About the Milwaukee 2541-20 M12 18 G Compact Brad Nailer

The Milwaukee M12 FUEL 18 Gauge Compact Brad Nailer (2541-20) is a cordless finish nailer for trim, cabinetry, punch list work, and other light finish fastening. It drives 18 gauge brad nails from 5/8 inch to 1-1/2 inch in hard and soft materials. Its compact body is made for reaching into corners, inside cabinets, and along toe kicks.

A nitrogen air spring mechanism gives it a pneumatic-like firing feel without a hose or compressor. It has a POWERSTATE brushless motor and runs on Milwaukee M12 REDLITHIUM batteries. This is the bare tool, so the battery and charger are sold separately. Milwaukee states it can deliver over 700 nail fires on a single charge with an M12 CP2.0 battery.

Drive depth adjusts and jams clear without tools. A dry fire lockout helps prevent blank firing, and a precision point tip helps with nail placement. It offers both sequential and contact actuation, and the on/off and fire mode controls are built into the tool.

Model

2541-20

Voltage

12V

Power source

Cordless

Motor

POWERSTATE Brushless

Nail gauge

18 gauge

Nail length

5/8 in to 1-1/2 in