Makita AF506 Pneumatic Brad Nailer | 18 Gauge, 50mm, 100-Nail Magazine

• Manufacturer: Makita Power Tools India Pvt. Ltd.
• Model: AF506
• Type: Pneumatic — requires an air compressor (sold separately)
• Operating Pressure: 0.49–0.83 MPa (70–120 PSI)
• Nail Gauge: 18 Ga brad nails
• Nail Length: 15–50 mm (5/8"–2")
• Magazine Capacity: Up to 100 nails
• Net Weight: 1.3 kg

Makita AF506 Pneumatic Brad Nailer drives 18 gauge brad nails from 15 mm to 50 mm into hard and soft wood, with a 100-nail magazine and a body weighing just 1.3 kg. It's the finishing nailer for beading, architrave, skirting, panelling, and light furniture assembly — jobs where an 18 gauge brad leaves a hole small enough to fill invisibly.

This is a pneumatic tool and needs an air compressor to run. It has no motor and no battery: compressed air drives the piston. You'll need a compressor capable of delivering 0.49–0.83 MPa (70–120 PSI) plus a suitable air hose and coupling, and none of that is included. Please read the compatibility note below before ordering.

The details are aimed at finish work where damaging the surface means starting again. A tool-less depth adjustment dial sets exactly how far each brad sinks, so you can leave it proud or set it below the surface for filling. Non-marring rubber nose and bumpers plus a nose adapter protect the workpiece from being dented or scratched. A quick-release cam-lock opens the nail guide to clear a jam in seconds, a clear window shows remaining nails, and a built-in air duster blows dust off the work or the floor without changing tools.

Technical Specifications

Usage and Safety Guidelines

Recommended Applications

1) Do I need an air compressor, and is one included?

Yes you need one, and no it isn't included. The AF506 is a pneumatic tool with no motor or battery — it runs entirely on compressed air. You'll need a compressor delivering 0.49–0.83 MPa (70–120 PSI), plus an air hose and coupling, all sold separately. Check air delivery rate as well as maximum pressure: a compressor that reaches 120 PSI but has a small tank will struggle during continuous nailing.

2) What nails does it take?

18 gauge brad nails from 15 mm to 50 mm, up to 100 in the magazine. Nails are consumables and sold separately — order a supply alongside the tool.

3) What is an 18 gauge brad nailer used for?

Finishing work. An 18 gauge brad is thin enough to leave a hole you can fill invisibly, which is what you want for beading, architrave, skirting, and panelling. It's not a framing nailer — it won't fix structural timber.

4) How do I clear a jammed nail?

Disconnect the air supply first, then use the quick-release cam-lock to open the nail guide assembly, remove the jammed brad, and close it. It's designed to take seconds rather than requiring the nose to be stripped down.

5) Will it damage the surface of finished timber?

It's designed not to. Non-marring rubber nose and bumpers plus a supplied nose adapter protect the workpiece, and the tool-less depth dial lets you set exactly how far the brad sinks. Test on an offcut of the same material first to dial in the depth.

1. Return within 24 hours of delivery for:
   • Damaged or defective product
   • Wrong or missing item
2. Product cannot be returned once installed or used
3. Refer to Refund Policy for complete details