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   oldbeachbum | Jul 02, 2009 03:07am | #1

   Try some local pawn shops....carefully check them out......don't get a Danish one, though

    

   I'm not flippin' you off.........just counting cubits

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   hammerelbow1 | Jul 02, 2009 04:14am | #2

   I knew when I typed this post there would be a wise guy out there.:) Thanks for the idea.

   Wayne

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   oldbeachbum | Jul 02, 2009 04:27am | #4

   glad to be of service....<G>

    

    

   I've done well by searching the pawn shops for various items...but you do have to shop carefully...unfortunately someone's loss turns to someone's gain 

   I'm not flippin' you off.........just counting cubits

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   brucet9 | Jul 02, 2009 04:26am | #3

   Senco is going out of business and being absorbed by another company.

   Best pinner without a doubt is Grex or Cadex (same design, different names), they both have models that shoot up to 2" 23ga pins. Senco goes only to 1" I think.

   http://www.toolsnob.com/archives/2007/10/cadex_cpb2350_23_gauge_pinner_1.php

   I have Ridgid 18ga and 15ga guns and have been perfectly happy with them, although I do not use them every day. They are inexpensive, lifetime guaranteed and have a nice feel to them, work well and have features like swivel air connections and adjustable belt hook.

   BruceT
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   oldbeachbum | Jul 02, 2009 04:29am | #5

   I have a Cadex and it shoots both styles (headless and slight head/bend)...a great tool but not inexpensive...... 

   I'm not flippin' you off.........just counting cubits

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   observer | Jul 02, 2009 07:29am | #6

   Rotek is another Cadex knock-off. Same gun, different label and much more friendly price.

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   fingersandtoes | Jul 09, 2009 02:27am | #9

   Senco is going under? I sure don't miss my early 80s Senco framer with the smooth wire safety tip. Blew two nails through my fingers with that one.

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   frenchy | Jul 02, 2009 12:23pm | #7

   When I was researching the subject prior to my purchase I found the vast majority of finish guys used the Hitachi claiming massive reliablity and trouble free daily usage for years..   As a result I purchased the Hitachi for all my 15 gauge stuff However for a pin nailer nobody had any complaints about Bostich (which I had purchased for a framing nailer..

     Nails for every pin nailer I know of are the same.. Some pin nailers can't handle the longer pins (up to 2")  which should give you an indication of which to avoid  (lack of impact force to set the nail properly in certain cases)

     Same thing with 15 guage angle guns  most are at 34 degrees so nails are common. 

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   webby | Jul 09, 2009 01:45am | #8

   Hey, i thought pawn shops were the dirtiest of words on this forum. 

   Anyway I second the advice of checking the gun out carefully if bought at a pawn shop. Our shops around here offer either a 15 day or 30 day warranty.

   In example I saw a  bostitch brad nailer for sale cheap looked in good shape and was the newer magnesium model bn200 iirc. Well I happen to know that that is an oiless nailer. I am looking it over and notice a greasy oily residue at the rear exhaust vent. I just put it down and didn't think twice.Webby 

    

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   ronbudgell | Jul 09, 2009 03:11am | #10

   Last year, I bought a framing nailer from this company. Very good price on a factory rebuilt, quick delivery and, unlike buying from a pawn shop,  I know it wasn't stolen.

   http://www.power2xs.com/

   Ron

    

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   KenHill3 | Jul 09, 2009 03:44am | #11

   I love my made in USA Senco SFN 40!The Woodshed Tavern Backroom

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   hammerelbow1 | Jul 10, 2009 02:36pm | #12

   Thanks Ron I save that site. Some good deals on there.

   Wayne