Has anyone tried the Jacpac or Kobalt co2 powersource for finish guns? I am looking for something that could replace my compresser on smaller jobs. I know I could get gas powered nailers, but I woulsd like to use the guns I already have. just wondering if the co2 is too good to be true?
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i bought the kolbalt and it works just fine i only use it for small jobs where i don't want to drag out the comp. i have mine refilled at the local paintball store for less than half of exchanging them at lowes, the bottles are cheaper there also
Keek:
I bought the same Kobalt kit at Lowes. I have been using the sytem for the last 1.5 years without a problem. A can of compressed air (9 oz) will last through crowning a standard size room 10 X12. I have used the system with both brad and finish nailing guns. I had no problem with it driving 2.5 finish nails through pine and MDF moulding.
One suggestion would be to have a backup tank because it does not lose power gradually, the power level will drop off suddenly sort of like Lithium batteries. Cost to fill the tanks in Bucks PA is around $2 per 9 oz tank and $3 for 24 oz tank. Paintball stores or Dick's sporting goods will fill these tanks.
Ditto, same experience. Same experiences with paintball fillers too.