I’m thinking of asking Santa for a palm nailer for Xmas. I seem to have had a few situations where nailing in a tight space was problematic.
Any one have any experience using one, any thoughts, best practices, a specific brand that I should consider. I’d be driving 16D and 8D nails with it.
Thanks,
Tark
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I have a Senco palm nailer, then again, all my guns are Senco. Except for my Hitatchi Framing guns. You'll use it in MANY applications. Teco nailing Hurricane clips, Joist hangers, straps, "ell" brackets, and other hardwares. Toe-nailing framing members where you can't fit a larger gun or where you don't want to bounce the piece all around. Foundation/footing assemblies. when you're backed up against a wall of dirt. As with any new tool experience, you'll find the possibilities endless once you have it in your hands. They're not always limited to their intended use. Just one other thing... wear a good set of ear protection... them some noisy S.O.B.'s.
Have fun
Phil
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Many thank to everyone that responded. Sounds like Senco it is and I
see its available on Amazon. Thanks again,Tark
any time...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming
WOW!!! What a Ride!
If memory serves, senco makes two differnt palm nailers. I seem to recall that the less expensive one was a POS because of internal plastic parts. The 'higher' end one is suposed to be ok. Sorry dont know the model number.
yur right.......
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming
WOW!!! What a Ride!
find an A9 if you can. older model, and a bit sturdier. i don't know how i lived without a palm nailer for so many years. what a great tool.
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I just got three from home depot. I bought the senco framers and they came free.
Looks like three votes for Senco... Like mine very much.
Senco,too. At around $90 you can't beat it.
I didn't do it....the buck does NOT stop here.
Actually Danair seems to be the guys that make the best one nowadays. I used one on a job to nail off a bunch of straps and it felt good. Nice leather palm grip as an extra makes it more comfy for the lng day.
Lifetime warranty,made In USA. I see 'em at White Cap in SoCal but haven't had the call but will get one soon.
Here's a link:
http://www.danairinc.com/palmnailer.html
No financial interest just like the looks of the tool.
HTH
Cor.