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  1. 01-01-2011, 5:59 AM #1
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    Pin Nailer Recommendation

    Feedback on pin nailers would be appreciated.
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  3. 01-01-2011, 7:05 AM #2
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    I too am looking into purchasing one soon. Seems for me, a hobbiest at best, the Ridgid is a decent deal. Can use up to
    1 3/8" pins and a decent price of $90 online. I have a few other Ridgid nailers and they have held up well.
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  4. 01-01-2011, 7:06 AM #3
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    HD was out of the PC pin nailer that is on sale, so I spent a bit more on the Bostitch at Lowes. It claims to take 1 3/16" pins, though I haven't seen them for sale. I like it, but I find the pins have a way of ending up just where I need to saw a miter later on.

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  5. 01-01-2011, 8:44 AM #4
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    I picked up a Grex from Woodcraft a couple of years ago and have been using it with no problems.
    I've never had a Bostich trim gun last me longer than 6 months.
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  6. 01-01-2011, 9:49 AM #5
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    I've been happy w/the PC.
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  7. 01-01-2011, 9:52 AM #6
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    I have the PC and it has worked well, but there have been times I've wished for a little longer pin, not much, maybe 1-1/4" to 1-3/8".
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  8. 01-01-2011, 10:52 AM #7
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    I use this one from HF.

    http://www.harborfreight.com/23-gaug...ler-97526.html

    I haven't had any problems with it in light hobbiest use. On sale with a 20% off coupon I think I got it for about $15. It might be nice if it accommodated longer pins.
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  9. 01-01-2011, 10:57 AM #8
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    The Harbor Freight one is one of their "gems". For <$20, it is a steal. It FEELS really well-made. Unless you really have some use for super-long pins, I would highly recommend the HF one.
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  10. 01-01-2011, 12:23 PM #9
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    Another vote for the HF pin nailer. I think I paid $16 for mine and it works great.
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  11. 01-01-2011, 4:17 PM #10
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    I saw those pin nailers and almost got one. Hrmmmmm......
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  12. 01-01-2011, 5:20 PM #11
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    I am very pleased with my Grex pinner.
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  13. 01-01-2011, 5:42 PM #12
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    I got a Grex a few years ago when they first came out - worked perfectly pretty much every time. It shot up to 1 3/8".

    Sold it to my buddy a month ago and got a new Grex that shoots up to 2". They are pricey but worth it if you want to shoot long pins - if you hang crown with a pinner longer is better
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  14. 01-01-2011, 6:02 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Becker View Post
    I am very pleased with my Grex pinner.
    +1 on the Grex.

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  15. 01-01-2011, 6:06 PM #14
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    I have been well satisfied with my PC that I got about 3 years ago.
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    If I ever have to replace mine it will be another Grex.
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