Flooring Nailer opinions

[cburnscrx]

Home Depot - Freeman 3 in 1 Flooring nailer

http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hard...Id=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051#.USPIqxG9KSM

Lowes - Freeman 3 in 1 Flooring nailer

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&productId=3265481&cId=

Basically I can't tell the difference between the two based on specs. Of course they look different, but I can't really tell which one would be better. Generally I am not inclined to go for the store specific model, but if parts are available, I don't really care. I suspect the internals will be the same.

As for the flooring nailer, I am not going any higher than $200. I am much more likely to take my chances with the HF version, or something cheaper than I am to spend any more. According to the reviews, the Freeman's work pretty well.

I won't rent, and I hate to borrow (I don't know anybody who has one anyway), but I don't mind lending. I have an air compressor already, so no worries there.

Let me know what you guys thing and I'll make a decision in the next couple days.

Thanks!

 

[shanker]

I would look on craigslist / classifieds for a gently used Bostitch

after your done you can sell it and recoup your $$ too...

when I did my wood floors, I borrowed one...I also know that Lumber Liquidators rent them too.

 

[cburnscrx]

I would look on craigslist / classifieds for a gently used Bostitch

after your done you can sell it and recoup your $$ too...

when I did my wood floors, I borrowed one...I also know that Lumber Liquidators rent them too.

My concern is I don't know what I would be looking for as far as wear in a used flooring nailer.

I don't rent, and I don't borrow.

 

[shanker]

looks like a rebuild kit for one is 109..

so you can buy an ugly one, rebuild it, use it then sell it and still come out better

http://www.bostitch.com/default.asp...DUCT&PARTNUMBER=MIIISK&SDesc=MIII+Rebuild+Kit

 

[ishiboo]

NuMax for $121. Check the reviews!

 

[1971gsfan]

I actually used the hf one to do 2600 sq ft of Brazilian Cherry in my last house. I still have it but don't plan on ever doing that again. It worked fine for me although towards the end It seemed like the first nail after sitting all night would jam. I would take it apart let that one fall out and it would do fine the rest of the day. Never did find out why, never tried to either. Just my .02

 

[montero1dfw]

Harbor freight has one that is very good. I have installed over a 1000sf of Brazilian Cherry (Bellawood from lumber liquidators) they recommended it to me. I have another 800 sf that I will be installing soon, and have no doubts that it will hold up. Here is a link

http://www.harborfreight.com/2-in-1-flooring-air-nailer-stapler-97586.html

 

[deter]

I have the home depot freeman. Keep it oiled and it works great

 

[ShadowRuleZ]

I got the home depot Freeman used, but haven't had a chance to use it yet.

 

[shocksandstrutz]

I bought the hf one off eBay for 12 bucks delivered. Oiled and works like a glove. Done over 10,000 sq ft personally . BIL and FIL have borrowed on several occasions. Worth its weight in gold to me. I have a manual one too......senco.......ill take the HF over that all day long.