8 Best Brad Nailer for Trim, Molding, or Small Furniture Tasks

Key Specs

• Power: Battery
• Brad Length: 5/8- to 2 1/8-inch
• Weight: 5.35 lbs.

Part of Milwaukee’s powerful M18 Fuel family, this cordless nailer combines maximum mobility with the quality construction we’ve found in many other Milwaukee power tools.

Its brushless motor is always a nice perk, and the LED light automatically illuminates your workspace as you go, increasing safety as well as reducing the chances of inaccurate brad placement.

It doesn’t include a battery, though, so if you don’t already have a collection of M18 tools and batteries, you may want to consider one of our other options. Just like other cordless options, this nailer is a bit heavier than pneumatic nailers, so keep that in mind.

Key Specs

• Power: Pneumatic
• Brad Length: 5/8- to 2-inch
• Weight: 2.7 lbs.

If you’re just starting out and looking to really dive into nailers, this Bostitch kit is a great value, and — thanks to an included air compressor — will have you ready to work as soon as you open the box.

Not only does it include an 18-gauge brad nailer, it also features a 16-gauge finish nailer, as well as a heavy-duty crown stapler, ensuring that you’ll be prepared for any light-duty nailing or stapling projects. These are all oil-free tools too, so you don’t need to worry about maintaining levels or leaving oil stains on work pieces.