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No regrets buying this tool. It will occasionally leak air after driving a nail, but this really has not been a problem and the pnumatics seal well again after driving the next nail. I got this Palm nailer for $100 two or three years ago. I do not do enough framing work to justify purchasing a $300 framing nailer. Easily drives 10D to 20D nails for framing work. Great nailer for Do It Yourselfer. Fits in tight spaces between joists. I've used it several times on projects including finishing my attic.
Basically the kit includes extra gaskets, noses, a glove cover.And none of these things justify the double price tag for the blow molded case.Ive only found the large mouth nose of any use, the offset medium size ends up driving the head to the side of the piston and the gets stuck (yes these things do jam). The large nose does this also, but you have more room to wiggle it lose.I haven't found an application that needs the "finish" head on a piston driven palm nailer.Palm nailing and finishing are an oxymoron.Im happy with the tool, but its not worth the serious premium (and i bought it over a year ago when when significantly lower priced) just not worth the kit.
the nail guides are great for fascia finish nails, but you do have to be quick on the withdrawl, otherwise, get a good caulking gun.4). This is one case. No. the leather tool wrap is the tightest, most secure, best handling I have used. Other cheaper nailers good too.
I have used Senco, Porter Cable, and Dewalt palm nailers on various job sites and for my own personal tool arsenal, I choose this based on a number of factors:1). the thing hits hard.3). easily servicedAre most palm nailers really that different. Sure, but remember you get what you pay for sometimes. This palm nailer is without question the nicest I have used.
Granted it takes a pre-snapping of the snaps to get the general shape and intentions of the thing, but it goes on without issue and stays on.2). But if you are looking for versatility and quality, this is a good solution.
The leather glove did not have instructions, but perserverence and muscle streched it on the nailer. Seems comfortable, but heavier than I anticipated. Gave a four star rating for quick delivery, price and appearance. Everything was in the box and very quickly delivered from Amazon, but not in time to finish the gutter work. The electric thingamabop from Home Depot is crap, but I have not tried pneumatic yet. I discovered palm-nailers while watching TV. I bought it for gutter and joist hangers, and living in Maine, will probably not start using it until spring. Cannot grade performance yet.
ft. It performed pretty much flawlessly on both, and I am very happy with my purchase.It is extremely versatile, handling a wide range of nail sizes, and is easy to use in the cramped spaces between rafters and joists.
Highly recommended. Occasionally, especially when the compressor is building pressure, air will leak from the tool.
Being able to use stock nails rather than the dedicated fasteners required for typical nailers is cheaper and easier.I have never had a misfire or jam. On the other hand, the tool is so simple that the manual is irrelevant, and the cover has not been missed.For about 100 bucks, tough to go wrong.
I bought this palm nailer over a year ago, and have since completed two projects with it: retrofitting lookout rafters to a shed roof and replacing an 80 sq. front deck and stairs.
A solid whack to the back of the tool with my palm has always corrected that.A very useful touch is that the head of the unit twists, allowing the magnet that holds the nail to it to be oriented properly regardless of how the tool is held.I agree with two small criticisms voiced by others: the manual is useless and the cover is impossible to install.
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