Pin Nailers - what do you use?

[mikeweb]

Im looking into getting a pin nailer (23 g) for some cabinet work and was wondering what you guys use and/or recommend.

I currently own an 18 gauge Hitachi brad nailer and love it.

 

[DHCrocks]

I don't have one but if I were to buy one it would be a Grex. Those are supposed to be very good. I don't think you can go wrong with Senco either, I have 4 Senco guns and they all work great.

 

[scott37300]

Is this a one time or not very often use tool? I have a grex and love it but they are a little expensive. I have heard good things about the bostitch also. Pinners are great for some trim. I've done a lot of remodeling and have a 15 ga, 2 16 ga, 2 18 ga, and a pinner. They all have their uses just like any other tool.

 

[metal1313]

i have a grex, and the hf unit. the grex is great, and well the hf works as expected. if its really a one time use i would not buy the hf unit, it took me a few days to get it dialed in. ive heard good things about the bostitch unit, and the porter-cable unit. i know the pc is 110 at homedepot

 

[mixxmstrmike]

I've only got experience with the Senco 23gg pin nailer so I'm biased towards that model. It has performed flawlessly and the customer service I received from Senco is commendable. There was a hairline fracture on one of the parts, called customer service and they had a replacement in the mail.

-Mike

 

[usmc_noma]

so what are the different gauges used for? i've always wondered what you would need the different types for.

 

[Justanoldguy]

You say .. Im looking into getting a pin nailer (23 g) for some cabinet work.

Then you say .. I currently own an 18 gauge Hitachi brad nailer and love it.

What's the diff between a pin nailer and a brad nailer...

Educate us Kiwis in this..

 

[Hank McMauser]

finish nail =15-16 ga usually goes up to 2-1/2"" long
brad nail =18 ga usually up to 2" long(a few use 2-1/4")
micro pin=23 ga (I call it the needle gun) generally 1/2-1" length)
the 23 ga is usually used for the very thin rope molding& scriber moldings when installing cabinets
I sold a couple of "air locker" brand 23 ga pinner's to a local mfg company to build fireplace surrounds haven't heard back in over 6 months so they are doing well I presume, they were 1/2 the cost of the senco models.

 

[djjsr]

What's the diff between a pin nailer and a brad nailer...

Educate us Kiwis in this..

Pins do not have heads. They're really nice for small trim work. I even use mine to hold some bigger stuff in place while I'm putting clamps on it.

I recommend Bostich. Good gun for the money.

 

[Major Ramifications]

I asked a woodworker customer what the headless pinners are for, and he said they are used mostly to hold things in place until the glue dries.

We sell reconditioned Campbell Hausfeld 23 gauge headless pinners for $49.99 where I work.

 

[jvitez]

I have a Bostitch 15 gauge angled finish nailer, and a Porter Cable 18 gauge brad nailer. Both are very nice, but the Bostitch is just that much better. It's magnesium not aluminum, oil free, and just seems to be more refined it its action. For such a low powered tool as a pin nailer, and the amount you may use it, I have a suspicion that any quality brand would do you fine, ie Bostitch, Porter Cable, Senco, etc.

 

[Justanoldguy]

Thanks for the reply.
Always learning something on this site...