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   jagwah | Nov 10, 2004 08:21pm | #1

   FWW said and I quote from page 77.."decent performer but difficult to clear nail jambs"

   They reccommended Paslode T200-F18 costing approx $100 porter cable BN200A 2nd place. I use the Accuset BN125 and like it a lot but I think it is not available any more

    

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   Pierre1 | Nov 10, 2004 08:40pm | #2

   clearing nail jambs?

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   jagwah | Nov 10, 2004 08:44pm | #3

   multiple nail firings that jamb up in the gun....

   oh sorry I meant nail jams! You know the tasty stuff you use on your trimmed bread! 

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   hdk | Nov 10, 2004 08:47pm | #4

   Thanks for the info, are you saying that they didn't really care for the expensive Senco?  If thats the case, thats good news, it will save me some money.

   HDK

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   jagwah | Nov 10, 2004 09:29pm | #5

   They didn't like it. Said the Senco requires 2 different hex screws to remove top to clear jams. But said at least the 2 hex screws are designed/attached to the tool. 

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   hdk | Nov 10, 2004 09:40pm | #6

   Thanks Jagwah, I'll get the Porter cable.

   HDK

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   jagwah | Nov 10, 2004 09:50pm | #7

   Good luck

    

   Edited 11/10/2004 1:51 pm ET by JAGWAH

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   MisterT | Nov 11, 2004 02:03am | #8

   Porte cable!!

   Made in taiwan!

   Go with a Hitachi!!

   Hitachi has making nail guns down.

   Senco and Paslode are the only ones that compete. 

   Mr T

   I can't afford to be affordable anymore

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   Snort | Nov 11, 2004 02:46am | #9

   just to throw some more mud in your mix<G> I've been using a senco slp 20 for 10 years, only problem has been a broken driver...after a helper tried nailing shoe to tile. All sencos are easy to fix and have available parts...that's a big plus.

   Among other guns, I've got a PC 15g angled nailer, it's okay. Packs more wallop than my SFN40, so I use it it with 2 1/2" nails in hardwood. It is a bit cumbersome, and parts keep falling off...

   The other pinner I've got, and like, is a Bostich. Can't remember the number, but it TAKES oil and shoots up to 18g 2" brads(I found the oiless, magnesium one useless)...it packs some serious azz...it works much better than a PC pinner I used.

   Now, if you were talking about a 23g headless baby, Omer...d'oh<G> Don't worry, we can fix that later!

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   allenschell2 | Nov 11, 2004 03:55am | #11

   me too, I got my SLP20 in 93 and have had it in the shop one time. I sanded the bumper down to make it drive deeper.

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   DougU | Nov 11, 2004 05:42am | #13

   Another vote for the Senco slp20, have had it for quit a while and no problemos.

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   hdk | Nov 11, 2004 04:16pm | #14

   Thanks for the insights.  I guess I'm going to give the Porter Cable a shot, It is about $50.00 cheaper.  And by the way, I live in Delaware, not ohio.

   HDK

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   calvin | Nov 12, 2004 04:01am | #15

   Thanks hdk, enjoyed your state while passing through it.Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   Quittin' Time

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   NEXTLEVEL | Nov 11, 2004 02:51am | #10

   Duo FAst sells the Apach brand of brad nailer.  I bought one 2 years ago and have been real happy with it.  It does not jam (jamb) and it sinks the nail fine.  Cost is about $100.00 and Duo FAst will repair it for free if it is not abused.

   James Hart

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   calvin | Nov 11, 2004 04:54am | #12

   I know an HDK, he's from cleveland.  That you?

   Either way, I've had the xp25 from senco for ?..........memory fades..........couple years.  No nail jamb yet.  Did have a problem recently, my local tool supplier (never online...never) took care of it as a warranty issue (ring or seal failed, causing it to blow air, lose power.  The pump up the volume "power increase" is a nice feature, along with adjustible depth.  Drives a long brad through/into oak well.  I like it.  And as has been said, local service makes a difference.

   Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   Quittin' Time

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   Westcoast | Nov 12, 2004 06:47am | #16

   Had the porter-cable for a couple weeks then got smart and got the hitachi like the rest of my guns are. No comparison, Hitachi rules with nailers.

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   hdk | Nov 12, 2004 05:54pm | #17

   See, now you go and make me second guess myself.<g>  I hate myself for obsessing over a brad nailer, life is to damn short, I guess any of them would work for me.  But, at least when it jams I can say I knew I should have bought the Hitachi, Senco, or Paslode.<G>.

   HDK

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   woodguy99 | Nov 12, 2004 08:23pm | #18

   The Makita is a sweet tool.  I've used my brothers a lot, and like it more than my Senco.  The built-in hook is great, and the nose is flat which makes it easy to place brads on convex surfaces.