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DonB

02-03-2004 08:20:09




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It seems my wrist is causing me severe problems when I use a hammer, the result of one too many motorcycle wrecks. So I am looking into air nailers to ease wrist problems. I need something for occasional use, I have finish and brad nailers for my woodworking business.

What are the use differences between round and clipped head nailers?

Is a palm nailer worth consideration?

What is a good brand for the money? I buy quality tools because I only want to buy it once.

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Bob in Ga

02-04-2004 12:14:32




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 Re: Air nailer in reply to DonB, 02-03-2004 08:20:09  
I have a palm nailer and it has worked well for me. I purchased it because my elbows are giving me a problem. It is not good in close quarters and It does have some vibration that comes back through it when it is used. This might be a problem for your wrists.

Bob



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JSinIL

02-04-2004 10:00:53




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 Re: Air nailer in reply to DonB, 02-03-2004 08:20:09  
I bought a Paslode F350S framing nailer uses clipped head nails. Nails are reasonable, available everywhere and I have used it to build 3 decks, a 30x60 shop, and numerous other projects without a single malfunction. I bought it new at Lowes for 249.99. It is also very easy on the air, I have ran it on a smaller 20 gallon 5 hp portable and even a hotdog comp. in a pinch.



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RogeR

02-04-2004 06:38:18




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 Re: Air nailer in reply to DonB, 02-03-2004 08:20:09  
Hi Don;
Some building codes will only allow full head nails for use in framing. I've owned several Bostitch nailers & staplers for over 20 years without regret. Senco is also a premium brand, costing a bit more. Most (if not all) Senco guns are permanently lubricated, which is a nice feature. It's possible other brands have incorporated this feature by now...
As with most things, if you stick with the proven brands, you're more likely to be satisfied. Roger

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Chris

02-03-2004 21:57:38




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 Re: Air nailer in reply to DonB, 02-03-2004 08:20:09  
Don, Go to a few pawn shops. Darn hard to wear one out and repair parts for the Hitachi's are cheap and easy to get. I just bought a Hitachi 86A(think that is the model or at least part of the #/ a framer I know recommended that model) this summer. Best $100 I have spent in a long time! The full head /plastic correlated stick nail guns seem to have the best supply of nails available most anywhere.

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Greg

02-04-2004 04:23:45




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 Re: Re: Air nailer in reply to Chris, 02-03-2004 21:57:38  
Like Don, I went pawn shopping, got a Hatachi G80 for $100 works good # 10 nails are $18 a box at Lowes ring shanks are aound $32. I get most of my tools there. Shop in pawn shops in the third week of the month, not on the weekend, I found that they have loaned most of their money and they need cash. If they have a price of $100 on a item they have $ 30-$40 in it.



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JF

02-03-2004 18:10:22




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 Re: Air nailer in reply to DonB, 02-03-2004 08:20:09  
I use stanley. Have them all,work will well.



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Van in AR

02-03-2004 09:44:35




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 Re: Air nailer in reply to DonB, 02-03-2004 08:20:09  
Get a name brand that you can get parts for in your area. Also check the cost of nails for each unit before you decide, prices do vary. Clipped head nailers work fine but some localities require full head nails for code. A stick of clipped head nails usually has a few more nails than a full head stick. The palm nailers are for conventional nails in hard to reach places, are not very fast, and also make my wrist sore.
Van

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