Pneumatic Brad Nailer Recommendation

[aka Larry]

I don't need a full-on nail gun, just something for brads and the like. Any recommendations from you guys? I'd prefer to use Amazon Prime if possible.

Thanks!

 

[skruft]

If you mean the 18ga brads, there are many brands. I most often use a Senco, an older model.

 

[75CrewDeutz]

I have also used Senco nailers in various models, depending on what I am doing. Ive been very pleased with them. I have older ones, not sure on what the newer ones are like. The Senco SLP20 is a favorite of the ones I have. I use this one the most.

 

[gayler]

I hate to stir up anyone but my Harbor Freight brad nailer works great and only cost 18.00.

 

[bcradio]

What is a "full-on nail gun"? If you are wanting a full-on nail gun in 18 ga then I would suggest Hitachi. If you do not want a full-on nail gun then go with needle nose pliers and a smooth faced hammer.

 

[jkwilson]

Been pretty happy with Senco.

 

[Zrexxer]

For my smaller staplers and brad nailers, I've had pretty good luck with Bostitch.

 

[sam.coll]

Senco or Paslode

 

[choffmann]

Bostitch works pretty good, and we use them on a daily basis, just make sure to oil daily

 

[machine_punk]

I've had good luck with the Hitachi brand nailers.

 

[cagullett1]

I use my $15 HF 18g brad nailer on a regular basis and never have had an issue or jam. I have been thoroughly surprised with it.

 

[cashishift]

I bought a refurbished Porter Cable from woot.com when they had them for sale.

Excellent product for the cash.

 

[lonestarky]

I've owned many trim nailers. 18ga 2" Hitachi is the best. Overall Hitachi tends to make widely regarded nailers. For occasional use, you probably won't notice a difference.

 

[finn]

Porter Cable here. Came as a brad nailer, finish nailer, hose, and pancake compressor kit probably 10 years ago.

It owes me nothing.

Unless you plan on using it commercially, an expensive brad nailed is a waste of money. They spend most of the time under the workbench, but sure are handy for the 2 hours of annual use they see.

 

[aka Larry]

Thanks for all the replies guys! Now I just need to decide which one I want.

 

[GirchyGirchy]

Bostitch works pretty good, and we use them on a daily basis, just make sure to oil daily

Most of the new ones are non-oil. They also get poor reviews on Amazon...I don't think that's a coincidence!

I have an older Bostitch SB-1850BN that I bought as a refurb and really like it. They're still available as such or used.

 

[tacomabob]

My Hitachi works great.

 

[aka Larry]

For those who use the HF one, what brads do you use? On the occasion when I need brads, I'll be going to Lowe's because HF is over an hour away. I need to know which brads to buy locally.

 

[Sal Bandini]

Thanks for all the replies guys! Now I just need to decide which one I want.

It probably won't matter. Just get the one that you think is the nicest color.

 

[The Cobbler]

I like Hitachi (older models) too, but we shoot thousands upon thousands of brads & staples per year. for average homeowner use probably anything is fine. just don't buy the combo stapler/brad nailers .

 

[gayler]

For those who use the HF one, what brads do you use? On the occasion when I need brads, I'll be going to Lowe's because HF is over an hour away. I need to know which brads to buy locally.

I think the last ones I bought were craftsman brand, but any brand will work as long as they are the right size I dont remember what length mine take. I'm thinking 1 3/4 or two inch. I checked and I have porter cable and craftsman and it shoots 5/8 - 2in.

 

[Mccool]

It probably won't matter. Just get the one that you think is the nicest color.

Agreed.

18g brads should be universal as long as the length is within spec.