Looking to purchase an air nailer. Don?t want to rent or borrow anymore. Want one that will cover most homeowner projects. I am thinking ¾ -2? range. I could go for a framing nailer separately. Should I buy a generic Chicago Pneumatic or go for the top brands Porter Cable or Senco? Any opinions on these off brands? Is it harder to find nails that fit?
Thanks TP
Thanks Jim. I define home owner as you do, someone who builds for himself. I don't need the nailers for a commercial business. I just thought if I buy them (toys) and build my addition, barn and few odd jobs, it would be okay. The next time I use the nailers there could be a new fastening system on the market.
TP
Jim Behn> Define homeowner projects. I built a 36x72 barn. I used a Paslide
I checked out some pawn shops once, hoping to latch on to a deal or two. The stuff they were selling had the crap beat out of it and the prices were only about 15% below retail. Some used items were actually priced higher in the pawn shop than new items in a store.
I recently bought a Grizzly finish gun and it is ok. So is my Porter cable stapler.
I go to an air tools dealer for nails and he has brand and generics both for most guns.
RonT
I have owned a Porter Cable brad nailer for about 5 years and it is giving me good service. It has been through a complete basement finish including construction of a bar. Also several other fair-sized projects.
As far as framing nailers go, you have to use one a lot to get your money's worth. My son and I framed up a 24' x 28' garage a few months ago with a borrowed nailer. It was pretty much all over in two days. Had the loaner not been available a rental might have been a good option.
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