Arrrrgh! New pin nailer needed!

[Fred Miller]

Hello Folks,

I'm ready to toss my Harbor Freight 23ga pinner in the local dump. With reasonable price and performance in mind, does anyone have recommendations for a replacement?

[Bill Jepson]

The PC pin nailer for a good nailer for a fair price, unreasonable price but excellent function Grex. If you don't need the 2" capability, ie a 1-1/2" or less, the prices are MUCH cheaper on both units.
Bill J

[jim sauterer]

bought a grex.great pinner but kinda high in price.cadex rates pretty good also.

[Cary Falk]

I have this one and am happy with it.
http://www.toolmarts.com/air_locker_p630.html

[Chris Padilla]

Omer makes very good nailers but they aren't cheap....

[Bob Willcox]

I recently purchased the Bynford BYN-FNP2335 from here:

http://www.woodworkerspecialties.com...s%20Pinner.htm

but I can't say much about it yet as I haven't had a chance to try it out. However, my son (a big "Tool Time" fan) did get a real kick out of the name.

[Mike Spanbauer]

reasonable price = $??

mike

[J. Z. Guest]

Every time I walk in Menards, I'm eyeballing their electric Arrow brad nailer. A nailer is the only thing I'd need compressed air for, so I'd rather pay for an electric one.

The one I'm thinking of is called the "Arrowmaster" or something, and costs $60 with the case. It fires 18 ga. brads from 1/2" to 1-1/4".

[Peter Quinn]

I have the PC 23Ga pinner...not bad for what I paid, but its REAL prone to putting dings in the wood bigger than the headless pins. Takes a real light touch to keep it from maring the work. I used to use a Senco at work, probably worth the extra money, real nice tool, leaves no noticable indents under normal use.

I guess prices go up quick if you need the longer lengths, cause both the PC and the Senco max out at 1", which is the longest pin I use regularly anyway.

[Scott Vigder]

The Grex isn't cheap but works like a charm. Smooth operation, great balance, and a very well designed trigger guard that does not drive you crazy.

[Bart Leetch]

I recently purchased the Bynford BYN-FNP2335 from here:

http://www.woodworkerspecialties.com...s%20Pinner.htm

but I can't say much about it yet as I haven't had a chance to try it out. However, my son (a big "Tool Time" fan) did get a real kick out of the name.

That the same one Harbor Freight sells.

[Dan Clark]

Every time I walk in Menards, I'm eyeballing their electric Arrow brad nailer. A nailer is the only thing I'd need compressed air for, so I'd rather pay for an electric one.

The one I'm thinking of is called the "Arrowmaster" or something, and costs $60 with the case. It fires 18 ga. brads from 1/2" to 1-1/4".

Jeremy,

I have one of those and a stapler too. Can we spell "Junk"?!? IMO, they are WORTHLESS!!! A complete waste of money.

Get an inexpensive compressor and then start outfitting yourself with PC or other good quality staplers and brad nailers. IMO, the cheapest pneumatic brad nailer is better than the best electric brad nailer.

/Rant = OFF.

Dan.

[Jim Broestler]

I've got the Arrow brad nailer too. Junk. Won't sink a brad in anything. Even in pine the brad is still at least an eighth inch proud. Thin plywood is about the only thing it might nail flush.

Gotta go pneumatic. I need a pinner too. Think I'll save up for the Grex.

[Steven DeMars]

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[Randy Cohen]

can someone explain when to use a pin nailer?