Which would you choose of these three?

I'm looking to buy a nail gun.  Some projects I have in mind for the future are: dining table, media center, daybed, maybe a dresser.  Which would you choose?
 
1. $259 Paslode Cordless 18 Gauge Brad Nailer  http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/.....ogId=10053
 
2. $199 PORTER CABLE 6 Gallon, 150 psi Compressor/Finish Nailer Combo Kit with FREE 18 Ga 1-1/4 in. Brad Nailer  http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/.....Id=10053 
 
3. $295 Dewalt 16-Gauge Finish Nailer/18-Gauge Brad Nailer/Compressor  http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-D.....amp;sr=8-4
 
4. $218  DEWALT 2 in. 18 Gauge Brad Nailer Kit + DEWALT 1 Gallon, 135 PSI Max, Trim Compressor    http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/.....Id=10053 http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/.....Id=10053 
 
Thanks for your help!
 
 

mairanellis

Tue, 09/28/2010 - 07:32

Ooops... I started out asking for input on just 3 nailers, but my list ending up with 4!  Please let me know which nailer of the 4 listed you would choose.  Thanks!

m4marya

Tue, 09/28/2010 - 07:45

Hi!
 
I have the Dewalt set with the 16 gauge,18 guage nail guns and the compressor. When I bought I thought I was going a bit overboard, but now I am really happy I spent the extra money. I have used both guns, and I recently bought a paint sprayer that will work with the compressor. So, I feel like I am getting a bonus with being able to use other air tools with the compressor.  The nail guns take nails in a range of sizes and my only complaint is that the instructions for the nail guns are huge fold out things like travel maps that have a ton of info on them. 
 
I am a die hard dewalt fan, so I am a bit biased. I have drills, and sanders and someday hope to be able to buy the 12 inch compund miter saw, right now though it is out of my price range.
 
I have never had any problems with any of my tools, except that I had to buy a new battery for my cordless drill after 12 years of use.
 
marya
 
 

mairanellis

Wed, 09/29/2010 - 07:45

sjohnston, that is a good find!  I can save $100 right there by getting it refurbished.  Most times I like to buy brand new, but we have several other tools (hand saw, power drill, etc.) that we bought refurbished and they have worked well.