Makita Expands LXT Line of Nailers and Staplers
Multiple framing nailers and a stapler have been released by Makita for its LXT platform.
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The new nailers and stapler add new dimensions to the tool arsenal of professional framers, carpenters, homebuilders and more.
Professional contractors can handle multiple jobs including trim, baseboard, cabinets, soffit and more using the same LXT platform.
“Makita is a leader in the woodworking category and continues to expand the XGT and LXT platforms with tools and equipment that pros use every day,” said Fernando Serratos, Makita product marketing manager, residential construction. “With the release of the new framing nailers and staplers Makita is giving pros tools in their arsenal that deliver the power of pneumatic, can drive nails into dense engineered lumber, and can travel around a job site without the limitations of an air hose.”
He noted that with the new lineup, pros can reach to Makita tools for a wide range of nailing and stapling applications.
The tools feature anti-slip, slim nose design for controlled nailing in confined areas and odd angles. Different models may also feature a non-marring rubber nose, and bumpers to protect the wood surface from being scratched or damaged and includes two removable no-mar tips with convenient on-tool storage.
Each also include a “tool-less" depth adjustment engineered for more precise flush and countersink nailing.
In addition, several of the tools feature two-mode selector switches that allows the operator to select sequential nailing or bump fire options.
Convenience features on all the new products include a built-in L.E.D. light that illuminates the work area, a belt hook with a retractable extra-wide tool hook that secures the tool when not in use, and an ergonomically designed handle with a rubberized soft grip that provides increased user comfort.
18V LXT 21-degree Full Round Head 3 1/2 inch (XNB03)
18V LXT 30-degree Clipped Head 3 1/2-inch (XNB07)
Engineered for pro users, the 18V LXT 21-degree Full Round Head 3 1/2 inch and 18V LXT 30-degree Clipped Head 3 1/2-inch nailers offer power, dual firing modes and adjustability for nail depth.
Both the XNB03 and the XNB07 can drive up to 1,000 nails on a single charge, delivering the power of an pneumatic tool without the hassle of an air hose.
The 18V LXT 21-degree Full Round Head 3 1/2-inch Framing Nailer drives full-round head nails into dense engineered lumber with power and ease and features a rear lock-and-load magazine with 41 nail capacity for maximum efficiency. It drives 21-degree plastic collated framing nails from 2 inches to 3 1/2 inches in length and .113 to .148 in diameter.
Comparatively, the 30-degree Clipped Head 3 1/2-inch Framing Nailer drives 2 inches to 3 1/2 inch and
.113 to .131 in diameter full-clipped head 30-degree collated framing nails. It has a rear lock-and-load magazine with a 58-nail capacity.
18V LXT 2 1/2 inch Straight Finish Nailer 16 Gauge (XBN05)
18V LXT 2 1/2inch Angled Finish Nailer 16 Gauge (XNB06)
The XBN05 and XNB06 each weigh approximately 6.6 pounds with the battery and are engineered to drive up to 2,750 nails per charge. Both also include 110 nail magazine capacities and are equipped with anti-dry fire mechanisms to help prevent driving blanks.
The two products feature a two-mode selector switch that allows the operator to select sequential nailing or bump fire options.
The straight nailer drives a range of 16-gauge nails from 3/4 inch to 2 1/2 inches and the angled nailer drives a range of 16-gauge nails from 1 1/4 inches to 2 1/2 inches.
18V LXT 1/4-inch Narrow Crown Stapler, 18 Gauge (XTS02)
18V LXT 2-inch Brad Nailer, 18 Gauge (XBN04)
Featuring a magazine capacity of 110 staples, the 18V LXT 1/4-inch Narrow Crown Stapler (XTS02) drives 18-gauge 1/4-inch narrow crown staples from 3/8 inch to 1 1/2-inch sub-flush in both hardwood and softwood. On a single charge, Makita says the stapler can drive up to 4,500 staples.
The Makita 18V LXT 2-inch Brad Nailer, 18 Gauge (XBN04) is engineered to drive up to 4,250 nails per charge. It drives a range of 18-gauge brad nails from 5/8 inch to 2 inch with a magazine capacity of up to 110 nails.
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