Brad and finish nailer guide
Metabo HPT NT1865DAA 18V MultiVolt Brushless 15-Gauge Angled Finish Nailer Kit (2.0Ah)
Trim, casing and stair work with 15-gauge angled nails and no compressor
The NT1865DAA is Metabo HPT's 18V brushless finish nailer kit for 15-gauge angled nails from 1-1/4 to 2-1/2 in., with a 2.0Ah battery and charger. Metabo HPT rates it at 700 nails per charge and 5.9 lbs without the battery.
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Published specifications
- 15-gauge 34 degree angled nails, 1-1/4 to 2-1/2 in.
- 100-nail magazine
- 700 nails per charge, per Metabo HPT
- Sequential or contact firing
- 5.9 lbs without battery; 6.8 lbs with, per the manual
- Lifetime tool, 2-year battery, 1-year charger warranty
Fit and limits
Strengths
- Battery and charger included
- No compressor or hose needed
- Dry-fire lockout and LED light
Caveats
- Operating range is 32 to 104 degrees F, per the manual
- One line on the maker page wrongly says straight nails
- 6.8 lbs with battery against 4.2 lbs for the air NT65MA4 (our comparison)
What the kit includes
Metabo HPT's includes list names an 18V 2.0Ah battery with fuel gauge, a UC18YFSL charger, a no-mar nose cap, a carrying bag and safety glasses. The manual's standard accessories list nose caps, one mounted on the tool, and a battery cover. The Amazon listing's model field reads NT1865DAA.
Metabo HPT says it takes its 18V batteries or its MultiVolt battery, which powers both 18V and 36V tools. The manual gives about 30 minutes to charge the included BSL1820M battery at 68 degrees F, and says to use only Metabo HPT batteries.
Angled nails, despite one line
The manual's nail table lists 15-gauge finish nails at a 34 degree angle, 1-1/4 to 2-1/2 in. long, and Metabo HPT's table gives a 34 degree magazine holding 100 nails. One line of Metabo HPT's feature list calls them straight finish nails; the manual and the model name say angled, so buy 34 degree angled 15-gauge nails.
The manual names trim around doors and windows, edgings, drawer bottoms, cases and cabinets as jobs, and Metabo HPT adds stair treads, risers and exterior trim. It claims the nailer flush-drives nails in hardwood and fiber cement trim 30% more than its NT1865DMAS; that is the maker's comparison.
Firing modes and controls
The nailer starts in full sequential mode each time it is switched on, shown by a steady blue light, and each press of the mode switch moves it between sequential and contact firing, shown by a blinking blue light. The manual says to lock the trigger whenever you are not firing nails.
Depth adjusts without tools, and the LED lights the tip of the tool whenever the power is on. Metabo HPT lists a dry-fire lockout and a belt hook, and claims up to 3 nails per second; the manual's cycle rate is 3.0 nails per second in intermittent firing.
Weight, battery life and temperature
Metabo HPT gives 5.9 lbs without the battery; the manual gives 6.8 lbs with the BSL1820M battery fitted. Metabo HPT rates it at 700 nails per charge with the included 2.0Ah battery.
The manual gives an operating range of 32 to 104 degrees F and says the tool may fail to operate outside it. When the tool is below 23 degrees F or too hot, the indicator and LED blink and the power turns off after 10 seconds until it warms up or cools down.
Nails, protection and warranty
The manual says to use only genuine Metabo HPT nails, warning that other nails can cause malfunction or nail breakdown, and asks for ear and head protection whenever you use the nailer.
Metabo HPT's page lists its Lifetime Lithium-Ion Tool Warranty, a 2-year battery warranty and a 1-year charger warranty. It bills the NT1865DAA as its next-generation 15-gauge nailer, 13% lighter and smaller; that is the maker's claim.
Common questions
Does the Metabo HPT NT1865DAA come with a battery?
Yes. The kit includes an 18V 2.0Ah battery with fuel gauge and a UC18YFSL charger, plus a no-mar nose cap, carrying bag and safety glasses.
Does the NT1865DAA take straight or angled nails?
Angled. The manual lists 15-gauge finish nails at 34 degrees, 1-1/4 to 2-1/2 in.; one line on Metabo HPT's page says straight.
How many nails per charge does the NT1865DAA drive?
Metabo HPT rates it at 700 nails per charge with the included 2.0Ah battery.
Check the current listing
Main caveat to weigh before ordering: Operating range is 32 to 104 degrees F, per the manual.
Primary sources
- 18V MultiVolt Brushless Pro 15-Ga Angled Finish Nailer (1x2.0Ah) (NT1865DAA) | Metabo HPT
- Metabo HPT NT1865DAA Tool Card (linked from the Metabo HPT page)
- NT1865DAA / NT1865DSA Instruction and Safety Manual (linked from the Metabo HPT page)
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Compare with
Side-by-side pages, this model next to: DEWALT DWFP12231 18-Gauge 2 in. Pneumatic Brad Nailer Kit, Metabo HPT NT65M2S 16-Gauge 2-1/2 in. Pneumatic Finish Nailer, Metabo HPT NT50AE2 18-Gauge 2 in. Pneumatic Brad Nailer, Metabo HPT NT1850DG 18V Cordless 18-Gauge Brad Nailer Kit (2.0Ah), Metabo HPT NT65MA4 15-Gauge 2-1/2 in. Angled Pneumatic Finish Nailer.