23 Gauge Pin Nailers

[Steve Aiken]

I'd like to get a pin nailer. I read a thread written about a year ago, and there was no clear "winner" in the opinion poll.

More people have probably "taken the plunge" over the past year. Any recent opinions? It seems that they all seem to be a good tool...maybe I should be asking: "Any bad horror stories?"

Does anyone know of any tool reviews? I check most of the WW'g mags and haven't seen one yet.

Steve

[Harry Goodwin]

I have a PCD and like it. Harry

[Dennis McDonaugh]

I like this one Steve. I've seen it as low as $159 at other sites. It shoots a little longer pin than the PC.

http://www.internationaltool.com/grexnailer.htm

Here it is.

http://protechsupply.com/grex_23-gau...ss_pinners.htm

[Dave Falkenstein]

Wood Magazine had a mini-review this fall. They rated Grex as the best tool and PC as the best value. I got the Grex at the WW Show recently, based on the Wood article, but have not had a reason to use it yet.

[Roger Everett]

I have the PC 23ga.. I had my choice boiled down to a Senco or PC, but in my locality and for repair parts availibility, plus the PC was $20 cheaper I decided on the PC. Haven't had any problems with it, seems like a good quality gun. My only complaint would be the double trigger , which is the safty, but if it starts to bother me, I'll tape the safty trigger.
Roger

[Lee DeRaud]

I "test-drove" both the PC and the Grex at the woodworking show last month, went home with the PC...works like a champ so far.

But really, the only thing about the Grex I didn't like was the price tag.

[Steve Clardy]

PC here. Haven't used anything else. Happy with what I have.

[Mark Carlson]

I heard a lot of good things about the Grex pinner so I bought that at a woodworking show recently. I havn't really used it much but the few times I did I was very happy with the results. Its also a nice green color.

~mark

[Wes Bischel]

If budget is an issue, the Air Locker and HF pinners are inexpensive alternatives. I recently picked up this Air Locker P630 here:

http://www.toolmartusa.com/

Some have said they didn't like the safety set-up, but I haven't had any issues with it. So far it has worked well. I picked this unit up because of price and it was recommended by others.

Also, I have read that the HF pinner has worked well, but I don't have any experience with it.

FWIW,

Wes

[Bob Noles]

Extremely happy with my PC

[Jim W. White]

I've been very happy ih my Air locker and the price is unbeatable. The safety is a little burdensome, I guess; but it could be defeated pretty easily if it really bothered you.

...Jim W

Here's an old thread from when I posted a picture of it

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=20308

[Jim Becker]

I own an Accuset (Senco) but would probably by the Grex if I were buying today. Nice tool and very comfortable in the hand. Wider range of fastener lengths, too.

[Bill Fields]

Wes said the HF pinner is OK and I concur.

But, since there should always be a concern about quality/durability on stuff from HF--I bought 2-- I think the price for the first was 14.95 and the second was a bit more--under $20.

First works fine--safety mechanism is a bit too "careful" in that one must hold the tool "just so". Second still in the box.

As stated here many times, if you are a pro--no need to consider HF.

For the rest of us--maybe.

BILL FIELDS

[Bill Borchardt]

Another "positive experience" with the Air Locker.

It shoots pins up to 1 3/16" and for $60 it's worked GREAT!

Since I'm only a hobby woodworker and don't give it that much use, it's been a good tool at a good value/price point.

Make sawdust, have fun, and be safe . . .

Billbo

[Steve Clardy]

Steve. Just going through my mail. Got a flyer from Timberline Woodworkers Supply.
Porter Cable PIN100 nailer. $99.99
Also looks like $1.00 shipping. Great price.
1-800-630-2260
www.timberlinetools.com

Sale ends Dec. 31st

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