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   Guest_ | Jan 26, 2000 06:34pm | #1

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   I've always used a Stanley Bostitch N60FN and had good luck with it. It'll shoot from 1-1/4 to 2-1/2 inch 15 ga nails. I did however try a fellow tradesmans Senco SFN-1 and liked its performance also. Senco's nails are rosin coated and seem to hold and draw the wood together better. Just my opinion. For certain areas of trim such as mouldings I use an 18 ga brad nailer, mine is a Porter-Cable and will shoot brads from 5/8 to 1-1/4 inch. Then for certain trim applications I use a narrow crown stapler by Porter-Cable that shoots narrow crown staples up to 1-1/2 inch. Use of only a 15 or 16 ga nailer alone on some trim such as band moulding or crown moulding or shoe mould will sometimes split the wood., thus the reason for smaller gauges. I've heard that Senco Accuset has a pin nailer out that will shoot headless brads smaller than 18 ga which would also be handy. MDM.

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   Guest_ | Jan 26, 2000 07:36pm | #2

   *Dave:Why didn't you post this question in the tools folder? Besides being the right thing to do from an orginizational standpoint, you'll enjoy the added benefit of having your thread last for months instead of weeks before being archived.Now to answer your question… First you have to decide - 15 Ga angle nailer (strongest holding power), 16 Ga, (more economical & versatile, less splitting), or 18ga pin nailer (no splitting, short nails, least holding power and least cost).I like the narrow crown stapler as MDM recommends too, however it's more of a luxury for trim, but doubles as a good tool for thin sheet material attachment. The narrow crown has good holding power for a short fastener, but puts a bit of an ugly gouge in your wood.Finally, use the search function to find previous posts on this topic.Good luck,Matt

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   tom_at_Quicknail_Inc. | Jan 28, 2000 08:28pm | #3

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   R3tfn70ct Fasco, It is all metal, yet light weight, Soots 3/4 to 2 3/4 both 15 and 16ga nails. The warrentee does not hinge upon who's nails you shoot. The tool will shoot bright, galv wire, and stainless steel. The nose is about 9/16" or so, narrow enough to set below the surface when tipped at a 30degree angle to toe nail. This Italian made tool has enough punch to drive a 16ga x 2 3/4" nail into solid oak at 120psi. This is hands down the best finish nailer on the market. The web master has asked me not to adversie my price or phone number on these pages. If you wish to speak to Fasco or there mail order distributor, see there add in FHB mag for a number, or call8005551212 directory assistance.

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   Nick_"Ace"_Markey | Jan 28, 2000 09:08pm | #4

   *Well, for a 15-gauge nailer, you can't go wrong with a Senco. The SFN40 finish nailer will shoot nails from 1 1/4 to 2 1/2 inch. The SFN-1+ will shoot up to 2 inch, and is about 50 dollars cheaper - spend the extra 50 bucks, the extra length is worth having. I really like my Senco gun, it's well balanced, smooth, and I don't have to worry about oil stains on my oak woodwork (the tool is oiless). However, Mad Dog's claims about the Bostich nailer being very nice are quite true - it is a very nice tool, as is the Hitachi 15-gauge finish nailer. My best advice to you would be to go to your local tool retailer and check them all out. Compare prices, weight, and overall feel. Pick the one that you like best. Hope that helps a bit - Nick.

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   james_murphy | Jan 29, 2000 05:08am | #5

   *you can chuck the compressor out and buy a paslode impulse. it shoots 3/4 to 2 1/2" nails and fits in its own briefcase.great for one or two man jobs, up on ladders...etc.

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   Guest_ | Jan 29, 2000 06:55am | #6

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   Does anyone know how Paslodes Trimpulse compares to Porter-Cables Bammer?

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   Guest_ | Jan 29, 2000 06:59am | #7

   *The Bammer needs more of a flat place on the back so you can turn it around and drive the nail in.

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   Guest_ | Jan 29, 2000 08:57am | #8

   *Mad dog, I have the Paslode and love the thing to death , cnat say anything bad about it! You can use it all day long , power work or just small jobs! I hardly ever break out my compressor any more. Now the bammer works on static electricity and you need to push piston in several inches before you shoot and this takes so many foot pounds to do ! If you were doing many feet of baseboard your arm wood fall off! You get what you pay for! Just buy another battery with the impulse so you always have a charged one but that goes without saying with all battery tools! Hope I helped out -Steve

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   Guest_ | Jan 29, 2000 09:17am | #10

   *Thanks for the opinions. MDM.

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   Dave_Berger | Jan 29, 2000 09:17am | #9

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   I'm getting ready to do the finsh carpentry on a cottage I'm building and want to buy a good finish nailer. Which brand / model should I consider for this (window & door trim, mouldings, etc).

   Thanks in advance