ALLOY POWER 20V Cordless 18-Gauge Brad Nailer with Dual Firing Modes

For fitting panel mouldings, window frames or small baseboards, this cordless brad nailer drives 18-gauge nails from 4/5 to 2 inches. Its battery-powered design gives you room to work without setting up an air hose and compressor.

Would single-shot control or faster contact firing suit the job at hand? Choose between two firing modes: drive one nail at a time for more controlled placement, or use contact-fire mode for a quicker rhythm on suitable tasks.

Depth adjustment, a magazine that holds up to 100 nails and a built-in LED light bring practical control to trim and woodworking projects. The tool comes with a lithium-ion battery and 1,000 nails.

Quick overview

The ALLOY POWER nailer combines an 18-gauge format with built-in pneumatic impact technology in a cordless tool. It can drive nails at up to 100 per minute, with the depth adjusted using a knob to suit the material and the finish you’re aiming for. This makes it useful for work where nail placement matters as much as keeping a steady pace, such as attaching trim or completing small woodworking jobs.

Its two firing modes support different working styles. Single-shot mode fires one nail at a time, giving you deliberate control as you position each fastener. Contact-fire mode supports faster, successive nailing when the task calls for a quicker sequence. Switching modes lets you adapt the tool to the work rather than relying on one firing approach throughout.

How to use it

Load compatible 18-gauge brad nails within the stated 4/5-to-2-inch range, then select the firing mode that suits the task. Use single-shot mode when you want to place nails individually, for faster successive work, choose contact-fire mode. The depth-adjustment knob lets you set how far the nails are driven, helping you tailor the finish to the material. A simple rotation can increase the depth for harder woods, according to the product details.

During a project, the magazine’s capacity of up to 100 nails can reduce interruptions for reloading. The LED light helps illuminate the work area, while the cordless format offers flexibility around the workpiece without the hose-and-compressor setup associated with pneumatic nailers. If a nail jams, the tool-free jam release provides a direct way to clear it and continue working.

Practical tips

Start with the firing mode that gives you the control your task needs, then adjust nail depth to suit the material and desired placement. For trim work, make deliberate placements where alignment and a neat finish are important, for longer runs of suitable work, contact-fire mode can help maintain a faster rhythm. Keep the nail size within the stated 18-gauge range and length limits so the fasteners match the tool.

The supplied 1,000 nails give you fasteners for getting started, while the magazine holds up to 100 at a time. In a practical project, that combination can help you move from fitting a section of moulding to continuing along the next part without frequent pauses. The LED is useful when the work area needs additional visibility, particularly as you position the tool against a frame or trim piece.

When it makes sense

Choose this cordless approach when you want a brad nailer for DIY or woodworking tasks without arranging a compressor and air hose. Its adjustable depth and individual-fire mode are relevant for controlled trim placement, while contact-fire mode offers another pace for suitable runs of work. The included battery and nails also make the package practical for starting a project with the key components identified in the product details.

For panel mouldings, window frames, small baseboards and similar jobs that use 18-gauge brads, the combination of two firing modes, depth adjustment and cordless operation brings useful flexibility to the workbench or job site. It’s a good fit if you want one tool that can handle careful, one-at-a-time placement as well as faster successive nailing.