I have a senco sfn 2 and have been looking for a smaller guage gun. There is a used 12V senco that shoots 18 guage for $75 on craigslist. I’m not sure what my sfn2 shoots? 15 guage? Would a step from 15 guage to 18 be a big enough step? Will the 12V completely set the nail most of the time?
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Popa,
Your SFN2 is a 15 gauge, and it usually would be complemented by an 18 gauge. I don't have any experience with the cordless Sencos. Some people love 'em, some people hate 'em. I would think for 18 gauge nails, especially the shorter ones, it would probably be okay. You can come by the 18 gauge guns pretty cheaply on Amazon. Someone posted a link recently to a Hitachi that was $39.
FWIW, I use all Senco guns, with one 18 gauge Hitachi thrown into the mix. Not crazy about the HItachi, but I needed it in a hurry and the price was right. I've also found that I shoot 1 1/4" nails about 90% of the time with my 18 gauge. I have a couple older LS pinners.
When I have an excuse, I'll get something else.
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Edited 3/20/2008 10:38 pm by vanderpooch
I just pickup the Senco 18 gauge cordless for $114+$20 shipping. Arrived today and will sink a 2" brad with no problem. 14.4volt.
popawheelie,
I have/had an 18 ga. senco 12v. I say "had" because it broke and I'm done with it. It is supposed to be able to shoot 2" nails, and the second time I used them it broke. Oh yeah, it broke the first time also...but it was under warranty. The second time it broke, I took it to the repair shop and they quoted something like $130 to fix it. Since I didn't use it much I gave up on it and bought a co2 tank and regulator.
The 14.4v supposedly fixed some problems they had with the first generation cordless nailers. I could have turned my 12v in for a credit, at the time, on a new 14.4v but was disillusioned. I never had any problem shooting 1-3/16" brads, and it would sink into oak with no problem(just make sure the depth adjustment was correctly set).
Hope this helps.
Mitch
I'll stick with a gun on a cord I guess. As long as I've got the compressor out for the 15guage I might as well use it for the 18 guage. I'll rig up some sort of splitter.
I suppose the air actuated guns are just about as simple as it gets. Mine has never missed a beat.
"I'm not sure what my sfn2 shoots?"
ummm, that is kinda a pre-requesite when buying nails. I'm guessing you don't use it all that much then. If so, what do you need it for? Knowing your usage and needs will help us to help you decide what is best in your situation 8-)
gk
I must admit it's been a while since I've used it. I've had it for 25 years if that means anything. I was a finish carpenter a long time ago. Lately, I'm happy if I finish anything.
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