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1. 
   CAGIV | Sep 23, 2007 06:58pm | #1

   I can not speak for the HF nailer.

   Have you thought of purchasing a used "better" nailer and then e-baying it after your done?

    

   

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   frenchy | Sep 23, 2007 07:51pm | #2

   Rockford,

     Sure, why not?  I have several tools that I've bought for one job last far longer than they should.. three quick examples.

    I bought a little air compressor more than two decades ago and it's saved my bacon more times than I can count. Made in China it cost $50.00

      I have a drill press about 25 years old from harbor frieght, still fine!  Oh and a 20 ton hydraulic  press..

3. 
   ponytl | Sep 23, 2007 08:10pm | #3

   i can't complain about the junk HF sells... yes some will break... BUT they will replace it quicker with no questions  than Sears ever would....  no paperwork... just go grab another one... and ur done...

   at least thats been my experience with HF

   even there $2 on sale 30ft tapes...  i buy quanity  so they are always around... :)

   p

4. 
   FastEddie | Sep 23, 2007 08:32pm | #4

   Most come with a mallet.  If not, buy a heavy rubber hammer, or plastic faced.  Not the no-bounce kind.

   "Put your creed in your deed."   Emerson

   "When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it."  T. Roosevelt

5. 
   DougU | Sep 24, 2007 05:55am | #5

   I assume this is something thats a one-off job so I'd probably buy the HF tool and if it goes south take it back and get a new one.

    

   Doug

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   Rockford | Sep 24, 2007 09:17pm | #6

   Thanks all, I'm convinced.  I'm only doing this once, so I should be fine with HF.

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   Dinosaur | Sep 25, 2007 02:09am | #7

   There's a big difference in how well a cheap floor nailer sets the nail or staple and how well a Bostitch or Paslode will set it. The cheaper ones have a smaller air chamber and less powerful drive, so if you're going into particularly gnarly wood, or if you're not very experienced at using a tool like this, you're almost guaranteed to get a fair number of mis-fires. Considering how difficult it is to pull a partially driven floor nail or staple out of a piece of hardwood flooring without damaging the board, this isn't gonna save you much money.

   Contrary to popular belief, with air-powered flooring nailers you don't really compensate for the lower force of a cheap nailer by whacking the actuator harder; all that does is drive the whole machine backwards harder...and wear your arm out quicker.

   I would suggest you think this one over a second time, and look for a used pro-quality tool on E-bay or a reputable tool-exchange. Those few times I've bought a cheap tool--for the same reasons you've mentioned here--I have inevitably regretted it sooner or later.

   Usually sooner....

   Dinosaur

   How now, Mighty Sauron, that thou art not broughtlow by this? For thine evil pales before that whichfoolish men call Justice....