 OT: Cordless Finish Nailers, New Dewalt |
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| banderson |
 Jan 11 2005, 11:41 AM
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I am in the market for a Finish Nailer and stumbled across the new dewalt. It will be for upcoming home improvment and woodworking projects starting with a linin closet and then a kitchen, bathrooms, built in bookcase etc.
http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/tool_det...?productID=8987 Does anyone have a opinion about such matters? Ya right, who dosn't. Does anyone have any first hand experience? |
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| Mueller |
Jan 11 2005, 01:21 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None 
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only DeWalt tool i have is my (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sawzall-smiley.gif) ..... works great even after cutting up a few teeners (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
I have a Paslode gas framing nailer which I love and a Porter Cable brad nailer (air powered, PITA sometimes due to the air hose), but it has never let me down. For the occasional user (which I am), I think the DeWalt should be fine |
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| J P Stein |
Jan 11 2005, 01:53 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
A brad nailer works best for light work.....I like Senco, but I have a compressor and am not "up" on the latest portable type nailers. IIRC, they accept 1/2 to 1-5/8 brads....which are much less likely to split trim/edge on plywood/MDF. I find myself using the brad nailer for 80% of my projects....not to include 914 stuff. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
Finish nailers are for hanging doors & what not. |
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| scruz914 |
Jan 11 2005, 01:59 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 815 Joined: 26-February 04 From: Santa Cruz, CA Member No.: 1,724 |
I do not have experience with the newer and more powerful cordless tools. Do you already have a compressor? I think one drawback for cordless is that they are more expensive overall than air drive. If you are looking at purchasing several styles you would end up paying quite a bit more. I would also question their ability to retain power over time. You may be able to drive a 2 1/2" nail into hardwood when new but have trouble after a while. I know compressors and hoses can be a hassle but if most of your work is in a shop it wouldn't be too bad.
Good Luck. -Jeff |
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| iiibdsiil |
Jan 11 2005, 02:43 PM
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Needs Door Locks Group: Members Posts: 605 Joined: 19-November 03 From: Tampa / Boca Raton, FL Member No.: 1,362 |
The paslode or whatever gas ones are real nice. Not sure how they compare $ wise, but I am sure it is better than a battery powered Dewalt. I know a few people that use the Paslode or whatever ones daily, and have no complaints.
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| r_towle |
Jan 12 2005, 03:55 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,591 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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I just took a look at it.
I am getting one and I have both a bostich and paslode air nailers for finish. the advantage is no gas cartriges. Another huge plus is that you can use the 18 volt dewalt batteries for other tools. Its a great looking tool!! Rich |
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