What Nails Can You Use in a Ryobi Nail Gun?

Ryobi Nailers and Staplers are designed for specific fasteners compatible to these nailers.  

Using incorrect sized fasteners/nails can be dangerous and will result in the tool jamming or breaking- Voiding the warranty. 

These Fasteners/nails do not need to be a specific brand, as long as they meet the specifications of the nailer. 

Safety First 

• Remove the battery from the tool before doing any adjustments to the tool 

As a reference: 

R18NL15-0 – 18V ONE+ Airstrike 15Ga DA finish Nailer. 

Uses 15GA DA angled brads 

R18GN18 – 18V ONE+ 18Ga Brad Nailer  

Uses 18Ga C1 Straight brads 

R16GN18 – 18V ONE+ 16Ga Brad Nailer 

Uses 16Ga C straight brads 

RFN1830X – 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Airstrike 30-34° Framing Nailer. 

Uses 10Ga angled framing nails (common framing nail) 

 
Ensure the nails: 

1. Are compatible with the requirements of your Nailer or Stapler. 
2. Are in good condition. 
3. Are straight (respective to their angle collation.)
4. Don’t have signs of rust or corrosion, as this can cause damage to the tool.

Refer to the guide on compatible nails for your tool:

*Compatible fastener type is located on your tool, like this example:





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