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04-17-2007, 03:17 PM
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Name: Dan City: Asheville State: NC County: Buncombe Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 62 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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I'm looking to replace my low end (early Griz) 18G brad nailer. It was rather inexpensive (I think around $25.00 back in the early 90s) and served me well but lately it jams after two or three shots and I don't think it's worth repairing.
I'm looking for any opinions on what should be it's replacement. I would like to have a range of brad sizes, 5/8 to 2" and it should be under $100.00. Any input would be appreciated.
Dan C.
PS... I am leaning towards the the Makita AF505 but want to hear some more input.
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04-17-2007, 03:43 PM
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Name: Rob City: Hendersonville State: NC County: Henderson Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 66 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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I've got a Porter-Cable 18 Ga, but it only shoots 1-1/4" max -- it has been very reliable. If you want to go the HF route, here's one on sale for less than $20 that meets your specs...
Rob
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04-17-2007, 04:12 PM
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Name: Chris Hoffman City: Garner State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 32 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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I can't speak from experience, but I've heard nothing but good things about the HF models from those who own them.
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04-17-2007, 05:30 PM
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Name: Dozer City: Clayton State: NC County: Johnston Join Date: May 2006 Age: 41 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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I have the Harbor Freight gun that shoots up to 2" and have used it for about 5 years with no problems. I have shot 5/8" to 2" with no problems. Think I paid like $10 for it with it being on sale and using a coupon. | |
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04-17-2007, 06:09 PM
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Name: Peter Davio City: Hope Mills State: NC County: Cumberland Join Date: Dec 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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I have an older, yellow, HF 18g brad nailer, and it has fired reliably for about 5 years now. think it was $35? but got it on sale for much less.
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04-17-2007, 07:39 PM
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Name: David City: Candler State: NC County: Buncombe Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 33 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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I recently got a hitachi 18ga nailer from lowes for 79 bucks. I wanted a senco but they didn't carry the good one, so I thought i'd use it for the current job and return it (yeah, I know, not exactly the best practice; karma and all), but have had great results and will keep it. I use this EVERY day. If it dies tomorrow I will have gotten my money's worth and then some. shoot 2'' to 1/2 brads (maybe less). definately worth it and convenient to purchase. | |
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