Collection: Nailers

A nailer drives fasteners far faster and more consistently than a hammer, and the type you need depends on the fastener size and the job. Brad nailers suit trim and light work; framing nailers drive heavy structural nails. Power comes from air, a cordless nailer battery, or gas. These tools drive fasteners with serious force, so safe handling is essential. Match the nailer to your fastener size, then get the safe operating basics right.

What type of nailer do you need?

Fastener size determines the tool:

• Brad nailer: drives thin brads for trim, moulding, beading and light joinery, leaving a small hole.
• Finish nailer: heavier than a brad nailer for skirting, architraves and cabinetry needing more holding power.
• Framing nailer: drives large structural nails for framing, decking and heavy construction.
• Staple gun: fires staples for fabric, insulation, sheeting and upholstery.

Air, battery or gas nailer?

Each power source has trade-offs. Air (pneumatic) nailers are light in the hand, reliable and cheaper per tool, but need a compressor and hose, which limits where you can work. Battery nailers are fully portable with no hose or compressor to drag around, which suits jobs on site or up a ladder, though the tool is heavier and costs more. Gas nailers use a fuel cell with a battery for ignition, giving portability with more driving power for framing work. For workshop use with a compressor already there, air makes sense; for mobility, battery wins.

How do you use a nailer safely?

Nailers cause serious injuries every year, and most are avoidable. Never point one at anyone, including yourself, and treat it as loaded at all times. Keep your free hand well clear of the firing line — nails can deflect off knots or hardware and exit sideways through the timber. Understand your trigger mode: contact or bump firing drives a nail whenever the nose is pressed while the trigger is held, which is fast but a common cause of accidental firing, while sequential mode requires the nose to be placed first and is safer. Disconnect air or remove the battery before clearing a jam.

Common questions

What's the difference between a brad and finish nailer?
A brad nailer drives thinner fasteners for trim and light joinery, leaving smaller holes. A finish nailer drives heavier nails with more holding power for skirting and cabinetry.

Air or battery nailer?
Air nailers are lighter and cheaper but need a compressor and hose. Battery nailers are fully portable with no hose, which suits site work and ladders, but are heavier and cost more.

What is sequential versus bump firing?
Sequential requires placing the nose before pulling the trigger, which is safer. Bump firing drives a nail whenever the nose is pressed with the trigger held, which is faster but causes accidental firings.

How do I clear a jammed nailer?
Disconnect the air line or remove the battery first, then clear the jam following the manual. Never attempt to clear a jam with the tool still powered.

Can I pay for a nailer with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our nailers start from $57, which is four fortnightly payments of $14.25.

Complete your workshop

A nailer works with the rest of your kit. Add an air compressor to run it, power tools, and sanders.

A $57 nailer splits into four fortnightly payments of $14.25 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 do the same. Every order ships from our Australian warehouse, dispatched within 1–2 business days, with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it. We're a family-run Australian store, going since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.