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Handles the full range of lengths without a problem. I've had this gun for a couple of years now and it's always worked like it should. Could use a little more "range" on the depth thumbwheel, but not a huge negative. I got it to replace a cheap "off brand" nailer, and the difference is night and day. The head design is good & the depth of drive is consistent, with clean setting. I also have the Paslode 16 ga. nailer and it's been great too.
Pros, It is plastic so it is very light.Cons,It is plastic, so I have to question the longevity. So the nail would sit proud of the surface and you would also see where the driver would hit the wood above the nail, basically leaving 2 holes, and the nail itself not sinking. I just picked up one of these to use in my trim carpentry business. I could stomach these "flaws" if it worked well. This is completely unacceptable, especially when your lively hood depends on time (having to go back and set the nails) and leaving as small of a hole as possible.So, maybe I got a dud, but I can't recommend this to anyone else. Since it is so light, it has a descent kick when you fire it. What would happen is when firing a nail, the driver would shoot over the top of the nail about 1/4 of the time.
This was standard (7/16" x 2-1/2") casing through 1/2" rock in to the framing. It did not impress me at all. When I would use it to nail casings to the wall, if I shoot 8 nails, 3 would need to be sunk with a nail set. also quite a bit louder than my other guns. But it didn't in my case. So absolutely nothing that should hinder the nails setting.
A recent Fine Woodworking review put this on top of all other brad nailers. So, I decided to buy one and was nearly ready to by from Amazon, but Menards had the unit for $69 (sixty-nine dollars). That deal was just too good to pass up, especially considering that PC's BN200A, Senco's 15XP and Dewalt's D51238K are all more expensive than this top-rated nailer.I'm looking forward to using it. I'll update my review once I've put it thru the paces.
This is an excellent product. If I could change this tool I would make it oilless and it give it a built in hook. It is very reliable and consistently sets even 2" pins without problem. The tool is light weight with a nice small tip for easy manuevering in tight spots. This is my second Paslode pinner and the first one is used everyday for the last two years with no problems. I highly recomend this gun.
For the price this brad nailer is in the top end of its class in my opinion - especially since all the others are also made in Taiwan. I've deliberately shot nails into knots (even though this should be avoided) and they have all gone in without a problem - 5/8" to 2" brads.
Although I was disappointed, to say the least, to see that it is actually made in Taiwan rather than USA like Amazon states, it is still a good tool. Mostly made of plastic and aluminum, it is very light weight and appears to be able to hold up to the light duty use I will be putting it to.
I bought this nailer a couple weeks ago and have put it to some use in that time. I figure it's best to use the lowest pressure you can as it saves wear and tear on both nailer and compressor.
I have shot various sizes of brads, of various brands, and haven't had any jams or problems. The air I supply to the gun is around 80psi and I've shot brads into very hard, very dense hardwoods, and very soft woods as well without a problem at this pressure.
The tool is very easy to use and comes with a case which is nice. I'm confident it will give me years of good service if used and maintained properly.
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