Hi
Bought one of these the other day on offer. Some cheapies are OK, this one isn't, so it's going back.
Comes with 2 x 3.6 volt Ni Cads, charge time 3-5 hours.
First off, charger light didn't go out to indicate charged, despite batteries showing 4 volts.
Secondly, claims it can fire a 10mm brad - not if you want it flush with the surface it won't, the 12mm staples are even worse.
One to avoid chaps IMO.
Dave
Seconded, I have a air powered JCB nailer. The nails constantly jam due to poor manufacture quality of the components.
Steve
I think most of the JCB stuff is like that - I'm not averse to cheap tools, but I will only stoop so far :-)
Just a thought - how often do you lubricate it? I never realised how much they needed. I oil my Ferm one every time I use it - it jammed a lot before, now it never does.
Worth a try?
Dave
Oiled it plenty, the problem was the route the nails (brads?) took into the hammering area. the part is so poorly machined the nails always jammed. I have tried moding it with a dremel but not having much luck. i will end up buying a decent one!
Steve
An air setup is a better investment because of the limited types of electic nailer.
Good quality nailers and staplers can be obtained for about £100 and don't need a high capacity compressor.
Lubrication in one way or another (few drops in the air port each session or a mister) is essential but won't cover poor machining or damage to the hammer etc.
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