Air angle finishing nailers...

[Hohn]

So far, the Porter Cable looks like the one for me. What's important to me?

1) versatility

2) lightweight



Is a finishing nailer what I need? I want something I can use for mostly small projects involving 2x dimensional and sheet goods.



Framing nailer is too big. Brad nailer is too small.



Angle nailer appears to be a LOT less cumbersome than a straight nailer.





Am I on the right track here?

 

[Alphacowboy]

PC's are ok, but personally to me they seem heavy. Is this somthing you are going to use daily for your job, or just on the side? Reason I ask is that some nailers are ok for your weekend warrior and others are more suited for those that beat them everyday!



Personally I own 2 sets of Senco nailers. Home Depot currently is selling a 3 piece set of nailers made by Senco... they are a cheaper version of thier top end stuff, but both sets have lasted over a year, and I use them quite often with my everyday job. My only complaint with the kit is that the nailers do not shoot some of the longer length nails that I need them too, so I have to borrow my dads nailers from time to time.



If I had the money, personally I would buy a complete set of the New Ridgid nailers that just came out a couple months ago at Home Depot. they are very light, being made out of Mg (magnesium) castings and high impact plastic composits, they seem very stout. My dad bought the Ridgid Roofing Nailer, and it by far kicked the crap out of the other Bostich nailers we were using, not to mention that it weighs maybe half of the bostich ones.



My dad has been using Senco nailers for over 17 years, and still has some nailers from even 30 years ago that still work. I like my senco nailers that I own, but I have heard rumors that Senco is in trouble, havent heard anything officialy, but just what I have heard. I guess if ya got the money, I would go for the Ridgid, for some reason the Lifetime Warranty just puts it over the edge for my vote.

 

[Hohn]

Yeahm the Ridgid was only $20 more than the PC. It was VERY impressive.



But the PC was just as light in my hand-- it's also an MG and plastic body.



This nailer will probably never push 1000 nails in its whole lifetime. It's for me and some small furniture making projects. Nothing contractor-grade or anything. I'll just be using it for making things for the house.



Sorta like a convenient substitute for screws or hammer and nail.

 

[Alphacowboy]

cool, sounds good! My dad has many PC items, mainly routers. they are all great stuff, so not a bad choice!



Did they have the 3pc Senco set at home depot for $219. 99? its actually a really nice set for the $$$

 

[Hohn]

No but they had a PC setup that was $299 for a pancake compressor, brad nailer, finish nailer, and stapler.

I twas a GREAT deal, but I don't need or want a pancake and a brad nailer. A stapler and finisher would be all I'd ever need.

 

[DBrickel]

Yep its a good nailer. I have a PC angle finish nailer and it works well. Also have a PC brad nailer.

 

[MSLiechty]

I also have PC angle finisher, but miss my Senco SFN1+ (stolen) but grew up around the older Senco guns. I'd take Senco anyday given the chance. My pops has the whole line covered from pinners to frammers all Senco with close too 100,000 rounds through them collectively and the only parts replaced have been bent driving pistons on the framing nailers from nailing off sheathing and shear panel all day long.

 

[mroodzant]

What Size nails are you looking to shoot? 15 gauge is good for exterior finish work, While 18 gauge is a good size for cabinetry work. I have owned Bostitch, Senco, Porter Cable and most recently Hitachi. Some brands are better for certain applications.