This round head framing nailer is one of seven new heavy-duty air-powered nailers from the venerable Milwaukee, and the whole series is another testament to the red label’s unflagging quality. At the top of our list is how incredibly light Milwaukee’s nailers are, even fully loaded, and their compact size makes them a cinch to tote and use, especially in awkward positions and at the tail end of a long day on the job. But it’s crowded at the top of the list: Despite their light weight, these nailers are heavyweights in the power department. The 7100-20 effortlessly drives 3-1/2" nails and, best of all, its reload indicator even alerts you when your magazine’s nearly empty. Loading more fasteners takes a couple of seconds at most, and that means more money in your pocket. Another big tip of the hat to Milwaukee for incorporating both sequential and bump firing modes, accessible just by turning a knob, so when speed is a need, you’re ready to go, but precision is at your fingertips too. We like the quality built into this tool, from the magnesium housing to the easily adjustable air deflector and muffler, as well as the convenient rafter hook for storage. The non-marring nosepiece won’t deface your work surface, and there’s even a self-cleaning air filter in the tool handle, keeping dust and dirt out of the tool’s workings – and that means longer tool life. In hand, this nailer feels great: light, comfortable, agile, and beautifully balanced. Tool-free depth adjustment is on-the-mark reliable, fast and easy. Contractors and roofers can’t go wrong with this one.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
Amazon.com Product Description
The Milwaukee 7100-20 Round Head Framing Nailer is the lightest tool in its class at just 7.4 lbs. It features an ultra lightweight magnesium housing that helps to minimize fatigue, plus its compact size offers greater maneuverability. The tool-free depth-of-drive adjustment gives you precise depth control and protects against overdriving nails. This unit also features a selectable trigger that allows you to choose sequential or contact actuation by simply turning a knob. An in-handle self-cleaning air filter extends life by preventing dirt and debris from entering the tool. The tool-free adjustable exhaust with muffler directs exhaust away from the work area. This nailer comes with a removable no-mar tip that prevents damage to the workpiece. It also features a reload indicator that alerts the user when nearly out of nails, plus the rear-loading magazine with bypass pusher allows quick loading and unloading of fasteners. Also features an internal piston catch, rubber over-molded handle and trigger, and an adjustable rafter hook for storage when not in use.
Technical Details
PSI 70 to 120; 22-degree collation angle; air consumption .16 cu. ft./cycle at 100 PSI; air inlet 3/8" NPT; magazine capacity 64-72; net weight 7.5 lbs.
What’s in the Box
7100-20 Round Head Framing Nailer, safety glasses, 2 oz oil, 4mm and 5mm hex wrench.
Applications
Framing, sheathing, roof sheathing, floor decking, exterior decks, engineered lumber, blocking, bridging, sub-assemblies, fencing, crate and box assembly, trusses, siding, pallets and pallet repair.
