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!
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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
suzieandjesse
Tue, 09/28/2010 - 07:52
I love Dewalt tools, but for the air compressor stuff I ended up with Porter Cable. Their products have been fantastic for me. My wife and I bought the Air Compressor + 3 gun set found at ORANGE:
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/.....ogId=10053
We love it.
sjohnston
Tue, 09/28/2010 - 09:28
That same porter cable three-gun set with compressor is available from Amazon for $199. It's reconditioned but all my tools have been recon so far and I love them all. And PC is a great brand.
http://www.amazon.com/Factory-.....amp;sr=1-4
suzieandjesse
Wed, 09/29/2010 - 03:41
Good find!
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.