Pin Nailers - Cadex??

[Frank Martin]

Hello all,

After using my first air tool (a Paslode brad nailer) I got an understanding of how useful they can be. Therefore, I am looking for a pin nailer as my next air tool. I am especially interested in the ones that can shoot pins longer than 1", just to have the extra capacity in case I need it.
I have found one brand, Cadex that is within my planned spending of less than $150.

http://www.floydtool.com/cp2330.htm

Please let me know if you have experience with this one. Also, if you use other brands and would like to recommend them, please do so.

Thanks !

[Jeff Sudmeier]

Frank, the problem with the longer pin nailers is that they will have more of a chance to wander in the harder woods like oak. When nailing oak with an 18 ga nailer, you will ocassionaly send a nail out the front of the wood because it wandered.

[Tim Sproul]

I wouldn't worry too much about shooting longer than 1 inch pins...but if you're set on that capacity, you could also look at the SB pinner. IIRC, it is around $120 through Amazon/Tool Crib.

[Scott Coffelt]

having used a pinner for about 6 months now, I can say they are nice. I have a PC and I can't imagine needing anything else. I have multiple guns, so I can go to a brad nailer if I need to use a longer nail. I would be worried about effectively driving a longer 23 gauge pin than 1 inch, but that's just my opinion.

[Jim W. White]

www.toolmartusa.com (http://www.toolmartusa.com/)

it takes up to 1 3/8" ...only $50!!!!

http://www.myweb.cableone.net/jimnbeck/pinner3.jpg

[Tim Sproul]

Jim,

How does it perform?

Depth of drive? I'm assuming control via air pressure. How about marring on the surface when you countersink the pin? Did you purchase pins from toolmartusa also?

[Bob Borzelleri]

Gosh Jim...


Is it really fair to call it a "no-name"? I can read "Air Locker" very clearly. Isn't that a name?:D :D Sorta like a combo of Foot Locker and Air Jordan. I didn't realize that MJ was now getting into tools.
...Bob

[Jim W. White]

It performs very well. As would be the case for all the manufacturers, the hole this unit leaves is quite impressive (almost imperceivable in the cherry project I put together this weekend. Here's some sample shot's in a peice of soft maple:


http://www.myweb.cableone.net/jimnbeck/pinner1.jpg

[Alan Tolchinsky]

Hey Jim, Would that be the guage you'd use for 2x4 wall construction for instance? I may be finishing off a basement soon and would like to use a power nailer for that. Man, that's really impressive how small the 23g. is. Alan

[Jim W. White]

I'd classify the 15g as good for heavy molding (like crown molding and door casings) and baseboard work and then 2x2 framework construction. You would want a true framing nailer (with a true head on each nail) if you were putting together wall frames IMHO.

I'm just a hobbiest. I'm sure one of the true professionals on the board could help point you to a good framing nailer choice.
..Jim in Idaho

[Richard Wolf]

Alan, yes you really would need a framing gun. The short answer is there is two types, a clipped head and a full head nail. The clipped head can be more compact but has a lot less holding power than a full head. It also might be a big investment for a small remodel.

Richard

[Alan Tolchinsky]

no cheap way of power nailing for framing? I thought I saw one of those things you use in the palm of your hand used for that. Know what I mean?

[Tim Sproul]

You're better off with a framing hammer than with a palm nailer for framing. The palm nailer is a specialized tool used to get a nail into tight areas that aren't accessible to a framer or hammer.

[Per Swenson]

I use my 23 guage P/C pin nailer more then I
ever thought. For glueing moldings. In my opinion
the one inch version is fine. Tack and clamp.
Palm nailers? I use mine for one thing only,
joist Hangers. This is the only repetitive application
I have found where the tool actually pays for itself.
Per
PS
Just so I am clear, I only use a pin nailer in conjuction with glue.

[Ted Asher]

Longer than one inch you say. This pinner http://www.grexusa.com/p635.htm is a bit more than your $150.00 budget (199.00) . It's the only pinner that can do 1 3/8 pins. LOML tried one at a WoodWorks show and made me buy it :D. God Bless her I sure love my little pinner.

[Frank Martin]

Folks, thanks for all the responses. I think I will check out the Porter Cable version, even though I try to avoid Porter Cable whenever I can.