Which pinner to buy?

[jason lambert]

Grex, I have two of them and love them.

[Steve knight]

the senco really sucked it always jammed and had problems. the Bostitch worked well till the psi was over 90 and I killed the seals.

[Gary Keedwell]

Grex, I have two of them and love them.

I have a Grex and so far...so good. Also, in defense of magazine testing, I think they give alot of important information about the products, and am glad that they do what they do. Having said that....I also like to listen to real people who put the product through it's paces, both in the home shop and "out in the field".
Gary

[Jim Becker]

Based on the circumstances I ran into with a project this weekend, I pulled the trigger on a Grex 635 about a minute ago. I really need the longer pin capacity than I have with my current Accuset and 18 gage brads are just too visible.

[Jay Yoder]

I will go grex...hope it goes on sale soon!@! Thanks for all your valuable input!!

[Dustin Thompson]

The max is a great pinner-it is identical to either the cadex or the grex, don't remember which.

I had a bostitch, and was not impressed with it at all. Lacking in the power department.

Was just checking out the cadex and the grex, they both look quite similar.

Good luck!

Dustin

[Dave Verstraete]

I have a Paslode that has worked well for me for 15 years

[Bill Jepson]

OK, I have the Grex 2" I have had excellent results. Pins are just where they should be, slightly recessed and yes be careful with that trigger! High marks generally. I don't really use the 2" capacity much, but it is nice to have available. I must say though that this tool better be near perfect since it costs almost twice the price of the PC. I know, only cry once... I have never used the Nikle pinner, but I doubt it could be much better. Just providing all the facts.
Bill J

[Barry Nelson]

Pardon my ignorance,but what is a pinner, is it a bradder,or something smaller?

[Jim Becker]

Pardon my ignorance,but what is a pinner, is it a bradder,or something smaller?

A pin nailer uses headless wire fasteners; typically 23 gage. (Brads are typically 18 or 16 gage and MUCH thicker in that respect) The reasoning is that the hole is so small, that they "disappear" merely with normal finishing. Pinners have become increasingly popular for many of the tasks were you want to use a mechanical fastener while glue dries without them sticking out and being visible.

[Greg Deakins]

I feel it may be a good idea to mention to those that are unfamilier with a pinner, about the added danger of not being able to find the fastener, should it go where it wasn't intended, such as in a finger. I've heard "stories", tales or whatever about losing a pin in a finger, and it travelling inside the bloodstream. Regardless of the authenticity of that claim I heard, it does seem like it might be difficult to find should that happen. Having shot myself with a crown staple before, and known numorous other self-shot victims, I know the likelyhood and figured it would be worth mentioning... -Greg

[John Viercinski]

Nothing an X-Ray can't clear up!

[Peter Quadarella]

I sometimes use 5/8" 18 gauge brads to attach templates to pieces I am flush trimming, when the pieces are for outside or otherwise not fine use. The templates are easy to pull off and I remove the brads after I'm done.

Would I be able to do this with a pinner and be left with a smaller hole?

[Bill White]

I bought the Air Locker P630 from Toolsmart (I think) for $60 and I am happy with it. Othere people are happy with one of the HF ones.

Ditto Cary.
Air Locker here too.
Bill

[Dennis Hatchett]

the senco really sucked it always jammed and had problems. the Bostitch worked well till the psi was over 90 and I killed the seals.

Senco Sucked. I've owned all the sencos at one time or another and none of them has ever sucked. I'm not doubting your opinion but that hasn't been my experience at all.

My senco has never failed once. No jams, misfires, etc... It's one of my favorites. Almost don't need the brad nailer anymore.