At the top of our list is how incredibly light Milwaukee’s nailers are, even fully loaded, and their compact size makes them a cinch to tote and use, especially in awkward positions and at the tail end of a long day on the job. But it’s crowded at the top of the list: Despite their light weight, these nailers are heavyweights in the power department. The 7145-21 effortlessly drives 3/4" to 2-1/2" finishing nails and, best of all, its reload indicator even alerts you when your magazine’s nearly empty. Loading more fasteners takes a couple of seconds at most, and that means more money in your pocket. Another big tip of the hat to Milwaukee for incorporating both sequential and bump firing modes, accessible just by turning a knob, so when speed is a need, you’re ready to go, but precision is at your fingertips too. We like the quality built into this tool, from the magnesium housing to the easily adjustable air deflector and muffler, as well as the convenient rafter hook for storage. The non-marring nosepiece won’t deface your work surface, and there’s even a self-cleaning air filter in the tool handle, keeping dust and dirt out of the tool’s workings – and that means longer tool life. In hand, this nailer feels great: light, comfortable, agile, and beautifully balanced. Tool-free depth adjustment is on-the-mark reliable, fast and easy. And should the nails jam, clearing is a snap with the tool-free jam release. Bravo, Milwaukee.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

Amazon.com Product Description
Milwaukee 16ga. Straight Finish Nailer features an ultra lightweight magnesium housing that helps to minimize fatigue plus, its compact size offers greater maneuverability. The tool-free depth-of-drive adjustment gives you precise depth control and protects against overdriving nails. The tool-free jam release gives you quick access for clearing occasional jams. This unit also features a selectable trigger that allows you to choose sequential or contact actuation by simply turning a knob. An in-handle self-cleaning air filter extends life by preventing dirt and debris from entering the tool. The tool-free adjustable exhaust with muffler directs exhaust away from the work area. This nailer comes with a removable no-mar tip that prevents damage to the workpiece. It also features a reload indicator that alerts the user when nearly out of nails, plus the rear-loading magazine allows quick loading and unloading of fasteners. Also features an internal piston catch, rubber over-molded handle and trigger and an adjustable belt hook that provides convenience for carrying when not in use.

Technical Details
PSI 70 to 120; 0-degree collation angle; air consumption .04 cu. ft./cycle at 100 PSI; air inlet 1/4" NPT; magazine capacity 109 nails; net weight 3.5 lbs.

What's in the Box
Safety glasses, 2 oz. oil, 2.5mm, 4mm and 5mm hex wrenches, carrying case and a box of 1,000 2-inch 16-gauge straight finish nails.

Applications
Finish and trim (interior and exterior), door and window casing and trim, door jambs, baseboards, crown molding, cabinetry, cap and shoe molding, other molding, staircases, chair rail, brick mold, hardwood flooring, paneling, furniture.