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Hi folks , I want to buy an small brad nail gun , I would like an electric type for its convenience. Does anyone here recommend them?

Sal

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sal
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You might consider a air powered brad nailer connected to a small CO2 tank. In some ways, this is even more convenient than an electric nailer since it needs no umbilical cord at all. The tank + regulator clips on to you belt and away you go. I normally use a compressor in my shop but use a CO2 cartridge for small jobs where it is a pain to haul and set up the compressor.

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Bob Haar

Try a pneumatic nailer, then try an electric. I bet you'll change your mind about the electric.

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Phisherman

It'd sure be nice if someone came up with an electric that actually worked. The ones I've tried are no better than the better Arrow staplers. While I'm wishing, a smaller version of the paslode cordless finish nailer would be nice.

Ed

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Ed Edelenbos

The electric are junk. Get a small compressor and air nailer. You'll be glad you did once you find other uses for the compressor too.

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Ed Pawlowski

IIRC, Home Depot has a compressed gas rig so you can get the rig, a nail gun or stapler and use as needed, replace after a long time and get the empty refilled. Most of the small nailer's - box and finish use pressure and not much volume.

I got one of these so I do air on the house and yard barn. The shop has a large compressor and I have a small haul around tank, but hauling hose up on the roof or on a ladder it makes for an easier time.

And on small bird house projects, only a pancake job or small cylinder would be better. Nice, the compressed gas is silent except for the hit of the nail and some release pressure afterwards.

Mart>> Hi folks , I want to buy an small brad nail gun , I would like an electric

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Martin H. Eastburn

I suggest you avoid them. Better to get a pneumatic brad nailer and an inexpensive compressor.

I bought the electric brad nailer from Arrow and it only seemed to be able to drive the head of a brad below the surface some of the time. Part of the problem seemed to be that it really needs a LOT of current to drive the brad. When used on a 15A circuit, I found I could get slightly better results if I could insure there was nothing else on the circuit drawing power at the same time. Ultimately though, a cheap compressor and brad nailer from Harbor Freight will work better than an electric.

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Michael Faurot

"sal" wrote

Agree with those recommending that you go with an air gun instead of electric. For out of shop work I take a Husky Air Scout. Available at the BORG, it's a little jewel for pinners, brad and finish nail guns, compact, inexpensive (less than $100) and *highly* mobile.

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Swingman

How about something like this:

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(looking online) the included brad/staple nailer only takes up to

1" brads??? A bigger capacity gun would be cheap enough. Is a compressor like this big enough to run a (small) airbrush? I keep thinking about getting a small setup like this but lack of understanding how it all works (cfm, psi, etc.) keeps me screwing and tap tap tapping.

Ed

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Ed Edelenbos

My electric arrow is useless in hardwood.

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henry

I have had an Arrow, and a Sears brand both given to me as gifts.

They would probably be nice tools if they were sold as cardboard fastening systems.

Robert

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nailshooter41

I do have got an arrow too. Got it cheap. Nails up to an inch. I believe newer models go to 1 1/4. It's ok for Norm-style assembly "while the glue dries" pinning in softwood and lining up MDF jigs 'n' stuff. Great for ear piercings at bike rallies...

I realize its limitations.

I played with an Aldi air nailer - cost £10 - and it was well made, MUCH more powerful and even comfortable to use. I didn't buy one, but next time they come around I probably will.

My question for the panel is:

Is it feasible to use these things with low pressure airbrush compressors?

I have a really nice Simair, but it was bought to drive things like Connors and Paasche turbos at a rock steady 10-30psi with clinical air quality. I could probably crank a fair bit more out of it, but it is not its best thing. I suspect that nailers would want to run at around 90psi upward but I would be very interested in anyone's experience with running one at lower pressure. Does it even work? Does it work, but badly?

TIA

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Bored Borg

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FrozenNorth

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Bored Borg

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Morris Dovey

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Lew

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Lew Hodgett

Thanks for all the reviews, looks like air wins.

Sal

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sal

Sal, Sal,Sal,

You need to share your intended use andbudget limitations to get a fair response.

Few who have used any of the less expensive Electric Stapler/Nailers would recommend them for general use in a wood shop or for nailing through Oak or Masonite.

You just missed the "Special Sales" days but should be able to find an "outfit" including a small compressor and at least one nailer for under $70 and certainly under $100. Check the RETURN POLICY first. Then buy it, try it and return it (if you choose) until you find what your needs demand.

I recently bought two Hitachi's (albeit 15GA finishing nailers) on closeout at Lowes for $44 each and returned the one I bought from HFT and got my $85.00 back. Did Not like the HFT action - sticky) and love the Hitachi's. I have all pneumatic nailers Porter Cable 18GA, Stanley Stapler & Coil Nailer and another Hitachi Coil Nailer (full-head to 3" nails).

I have a Stanley electric stapler, but wouldn't advise spending cash for one if the wood is hard/dense and would keep to short staples and be prepared to use a hammer to finish drive each one.

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Bored Borg

...I run all my air tools at 100psi...do a lot of work in the field and have a light-weight setup that works for me; Makair (Makita) hot dog compressor, very light and gets 125 psi if I need it, a Hitachi NR82 framer gun, a Max 15 gauge, and a Max 23 gauge pinner (there are a bunch of Sencos and a Rigid or two in my shop). Primary concern for anything less than the framing nailer is to set the brad/nail below the surface of the work...it's real easy to make a mess trying to set small fasteners with standard nail set! Especially in *hard*wood.

Best for you to get yourself one of those package deals you'll find at Lowe's or HD...then you'll get a decent nailer of the 15 gauge variety and a decent compressor to run it.

cg

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Charlie Groh

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