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Folks, I am in the market for a homeowner grade pneumatic nailer set. I had a couple hand me downs that never worked right and would like to get into a good bang for the low buck set. I am not going to be using these constantly, just for projects around the house. Very RARELY would I use a framing nailer as I just will not be building anything to that scale, that I know of anyway. I already have a good upholstery stapler so a nice set for low building (IE Cabinets or the likes) and trim work would be what I am looking for. Any suggestions for a set? Someone turned me on to a campbell hausfeld that they had Was a lowes/home depot set that was VERY well priced but it is no longer available anywhere.

So what say you Garage Journal? :beer:
 
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I have a few HF nail guns and they have never let me down. The framing gun I have dropped at least a dozen times and it keeps on ticking.
 
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I've been very happy with my Porter Cable ones. They are about 15 years old. Not sure how the new ones are though.
 
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I already have a hand me down portable compressor that works great, No need to replace it as of yet so a set without a compressor would be preferred. Probably should have mentioned that in the first post :) . Thanks for the info so far though.

ANy opinions on the set I linked?
 
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LORDDiESEL said:
Man, that's pretty tough to beat right there. :thumbup:
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Saw this right after I asked for opinions on the link I posted LOL.

That's what I was thinking as well. Good reviews on HD site and a pretty damned good price, at least in this novices opinion. They want 204.00 on amazon.
 
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madmikeee said:
Saw this right after I asked for opinions on the link I posted LOL.

That's what I was thinking as well. Good reviews on HD site and a pretty damned good price, at least in this novices opinion. They want 204.00 on amazon.
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You could finish the whole house with them and sell them on C/L for 100 bucks:lol:
 
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My dad has a harbor freight nailer, works great. He hasn't had any issues in the couple years he has had it
 
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Lots talk practical. OP says he's had old junk that never worked right and wants a "cheap" set.

What are you doing with them? If it is just cabinets and typical furniture and woodcrafting, get one higher quality (Porter Cable, Paslode, etc) but only buy the 16 or 18 g nailer. If you ever need a 23 g pin (I rarely use mine), PC goes on sale frequently for around $100.

As with other "package deals", the manufacturer is putting together things you may rarely use and extracting more cash from you. Buy one good one, it will last way longer than "cheap" stuff and you'll find you can get 99% of your projects done with 16-18 g. 23 g is good for small moldings and picture frames.

Just my $0.02.
 
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turbowoodworker said:
Lots talk practical. OP says he's had old junk that never worked right and wants a "cheap" set.

What are you doing with them? If it is just cabinets and typical furniture and woodcrafting, get one higher quality (Porter Cable, Paslode, etc) but only buy the 16 or 18 g nailer. If you ever need a 23 g pin (I rarely use mine), PC goes on sale frequently for around $100.

As with other "package deals", the manufacturer is putting together things you may rarely use and extracting more cash from you. Buy one good one, it will last way longer than "cheap" stuff and you'll find you can get 99% of your projects done with 16-18 g. 23 g is good for small moldings and picture frames.

Just my $0.02.
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Mostly it is nothing more than honeydo stuff. Oh I want crown molding here, Can you fix this? How about some trim here? Hence why I am leaning towards that one gun from HF now. It's cheap, has decent reviews and with my need of use should fit the bill nicely. I am not woodworker by any stretch, I can build things and doodads but my need for it will be 3-4 times a year maybe up to a whopping 6 times LOL. If I build anything substantial it is with screws and glue. The couple of guns I had were beat on hand me downs from friends that I cleaned up, did some minor repairs and used. They were used professionally and basically used to near death. Now they are at deaths door and since my friends stepped up to better models that just keep working the well has run dry.
 
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I would steer clear of the HF one you linked. Not because it's HF but because it doesn't have a non marring tip. For the work your going to do I would go with a 18 gauge nailer with a rubber nose. I have the PC and its worked great for over ten years of heavy DIY work. I also have a HF pinner that's been really good. So I wouldn't walk away from them for a cheaper option.
 
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I bought a reconditioned porter cable combo with 2 brad nailers, stapler and a pancake compressor 15 or so year ago. I have been very happy with it.
 
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