The Best Palm Nailers You Can Buy Today 2024

Our top choice is the Milwaukee M12 Cordless Palm Nailer Kit. This is one of the first and few battery powered palm nailers. Its small, compact size makes it perfect for jobs around the house and it can squeeze into some pretty small spaces.

This palm nailer has some cool features that put it at the front of the others. The battery provides more than enough power for any job you’ll need to tackle around the house. One unique feature is the LED light to help you see what you’re doing. This comes in really handy when you’re working in tight spaces.

As we’ve mentioned, this is a battery powered nailer. While it might not be powerful enough to take on professional level jobs, it’s perfectly suited for DIY use. Not only that, but one of the best things about this nailer is that it comes with a lithium battery pack and charger. Pricewise, you might think this is a little pricey but keep in mind that most battery operated tools require you to purchase the battery and charger separately.

This is actually more than a palm nailer; it’s a great kit from Bostitch that includes almost everything you need to get started right out of the box. The PN100 palm nailer is the star here, capable of driving nails of various lengths of up to 5 inches in both sequential and contact mode. It’s a perfect choice for anyone working in small spaces.

This is an exceptionally durable nailer, designed with a hardened steel nose to stand up to a lot of wear and tear. The magnetic insert in the nose holds nails tightly in place and you get three different ones to choose from – standard, finish, and large bore. You can use this kit on a variety of projects and nails.

Not only does this nailer perform well, it’s also really comfortable to use. It’s lightweight and has a great ergonomic design. Bostitch even includes a comfortable leather glove to provide extra protection and avoid any calluses or blisters with extended use. This kit also comes with a nose wrench, hex wrench, lubricant, spare O-rings, and a hard plastic case.

The Hitachi NH90AB palm nailer has now been renamed to Metabo. It’s designed to install joist hangers and metal connectors specifically. It’s a nice, compact size that’s somewhere between a full sized palm nailer and a mini that could be the perfect fit for the job you’re aiming to do. The over-molded rubber grip makes for added comfort, a better hold, and reduces the vibration you feel in your hand.

There’s a lot of nice features with this palm nailer. The fitting for the air hose attachment swivels a full 360 degrees. This keeps the hose out of the way and eliminates a lot of the tension caused by pulling it around behind the nailer and makes it just a little easier to handle.

Porter-Cable has also included a depth-of-drive adjustment in their PN650 palm nailer, letting you adjust how far in the nail goes and get a smoother finish. For this review, we looked at the PN650 kit, which includes the palm nailer itself and a nice array of accessories.

The magnetic tip holds the nail for your so you can get better placement, especially in tight spaces where you’re just not going to be able to use your other hand to hold the nail. Three other tips also come included in this kit: a finishing tip, wide nail tip, and steel hammer tip.

The range of nail lengths it works with is impressive, too: 1 ¼ to 6 ½. This adds a lot of versatility to this nailer. You also get a soft leather case to help increase comfort with an integrated strap that helps you keep your grip. It comes with a nice case to keep everything together.

If you want a basic, inexpensive palm nailer that has a lot of punch packed into a compact package, look no further than the Bostitch PN50. This is an exceptionally compact model that’s actually considered a mini palm nailer. It may be small, but it gets the job done.

The handle has a great rubber overmold that provides you with grip and comfort. It also adds some insulation that muffles any vibrations. The 360 degree swivel connector for the air hose is a great feature that we’ve seen on some higher end models and were a little surprised to see here. It lets the hose spin freely with gravity, which is really convenient because it keeps it out of the way.

This is a great option and, believe it or not, it has the longest warranty of any palm nailers we reviewed at 7 years. It will drive a wide range of nails, from framing to finish to timber. Overall, this is a surprisingly good option for the price. If you’re looking for something to use for small projects around the house, this one is definitely worth checking out. There’s a bit of a learning curve with this one so make sure you practice on some scrap until you get the hang of it. Also, this palm nailer doesn’t have any safety features so it’s not a good choice for a house with children or pets.

For jobs in compact spaces, it doesn’t get much better than the RIDGID R350PNE. The magnetic guide helps you get the nails in just the right spot. It’s a compact, lightweight tool. The aluminum body and zinc top cap help keep it durable and let you drive your nails smoothly. It comes with a nice amount of accessories, too: a hex key, oil, hand strap, and a tool bag for storage and transport.

One thing that this palm nailer has that a lot of other models don’t is a tool-free micro adjustable depth-of-drive. This lets you get accurate depth for each shot without damaging the surface of your material. Combine the adjustable hand strap with the Hex Grip texture and you have a palm nailer that’s not only comfortable but also easy to control.