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Hitachi NT65MA2 15 Gauge 1-1/4-Inch to 2 1/2-Inch Angled Finish Nailer

admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:55:05 +0000

Long nails into hardwood? No problem. Working overhead? It's only 4.2 pounds. Hate having the exhaust in your face? Tool-free, 360-degree adjustment takes care of that. No time for jams? Clearing takes no more than a couple of seconds because of the quick-release nose. The magazine is made of nylon, but it seems as rugged to us as any metal magazine out there. That's also why this nailer is so easy on the hands. Add to that a nicely padded grip and a selective trigger and you'd think you have the perfect nailer. But get thisâ��there's a built-in dust blower that clears light debris and dust from your workpiece. Hitachi quality leaves nothing to want.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

DEWALT DC612KA 1-1/4-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch 12-Volt / 14.4-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 16-Gauge Straight Finish Nailer

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:43:40 +0000

No compressor. No hoses. No kidding. And no sacrifices in speed or power, either. There's absolutely no comparison between this performer and the fuel-cell powered competition, which we thought was a great innovation. But there's no costly fuel cell to replace on this toolâ��-just pop on a recharged XRP battery and get back on the job. The only difference you'll feel between this and a traditional pneumatic is that you're not tethered to an air hose. It's just as fast and fires just as powerfully into both soft and hard joints. We love that you can choose bump or sequential mode for precision or speed, something most nailers don't offer, and the integrated headlight is another impressive addition, really lighting up your workpiece even in the worst conditions. There's a fantastic six-position numbered dial to reference your depths, so you can move easily between, for example, baseboard and crown molding without struggling to reset the depth. DeWalt's covered what would have been our main safety concern: An air tool can't fire without a hose, but what's to keep this one from being accidentally fired? They've built in a contact trip lock-off. We were pleased with the troubleshooting process, tooâ��the nosepiece is clear and very accessible, letting you clear a jammed fastener without screwdrivers or wrenches, though we couldn't get it to jam for us. Rear loading is simple and fast, and it accepts most brands of 16-gauge nails. It's built tough for the job site, but the home hobbyist would love this tool. Just hook it on your tool belt and go; it's one of the coolest tools we've seen, and the kit has everything you need: a one-hour charger, two 14.4V XRP batteries, reversible belt hook, no-mar tip, safety glasses and the heavy-duty kit box.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

Best Cordless Nail Gun for Finishing Work?

admin — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:36:46 +0000

Best Cordless Nail Gun for Finishing Work?

What is the best cordless nail gun for finishing work?

Of course this is a matter of opinion but the two that I see touted to be the best for finishing work are the 18v Dewalt trim nailer 16 gauge and the Pasolde.

If you go with the Dewalt the battery will be usable in any other Dewalt 18v tools too. It can shoot 500-600 nails on a fresh battery.

As for the Paslode they make both a straight and an angled version and it's suggested to buy extra co2 cartridges while you're at it.

Good luck and be sure to leave your comments on what you think is the very best nail gun for finishing work!