Campbell Hausfeld Air Nailers

[WoodWrangler]

Check out these brand new nailers by Campbell Hausfeld .... wow, they look impressive! I freaking love the idea of the built-in stud finder and this is actually a tool where a laser pointer would be nice ('cause I NEVER know where than nail is actually going on my current gun!)

http://www.chnailers.com/

Easy to Operate Features:

• Low nail indicator – Nothing slows users down faster than not knowing they are out of fasteners. Problem solved. The magazine has a window to see how many fasteners are loaded, but Campbell Hausfeld also has incorporated a “reload alert.” Less than 10 nails triggers a yellow gauge light and less than five produces a red light.
• Anti-dry fire –The anti-dry fire mechanism lets users know where the last driven nail is located and prevents damage to the work piece.
• Oil-free – Users can forget about lubricating the new CH tools and head straight to work. Easy maintenance and fewer messes to clean up.
• Quick clear latch – Nailers are engineered to reduce jams, but they still occur sometimes. A tool-free design makes it faster and easier to clear the jam.

Easy to Control Features

• Built-in Stud finder – Now users can save a step when installing chair rail or molding. No need for an extra stud finder since its built-in when using the new CH finish nailer. A red light and beep lets users know when a stud is located. (Only available on 15-gauge finish nailer)
• Laser placement – When precision is needed, it’s not enough to estimate where the fastener will be placed. The built-in laser is activated when the safety element is in contact with the surface providing the exact location for the fastener.
• Bubble level – Used either horizontally or vertically, aligning the bubble level will eliminate blow-out and increase fastening strength and stability.

Easier to Handle Features:

• In-line magazine – The new redesign places the magazine in-line with the handle to reduce the bulk of the nailers.
• Tethered tip – A no-mar tip helps prevent damage to the wood’s surface. It’s also one of the first things lost. Not anymore. CH has tethered the tip to the magazine so users can always use it when needed.
• Storage bag – Made from heavy-duty fabric, the bag is more convenient and practical for storage than traditional plastic cases.
• Rear exhaust – Exhaust is vented down the handle so users don’t have air blown in their faces. (Only available on brad nailer)

[Travis Porter]

What is the purpose of the laser?? Based on the gun, I know where the nail is going to come out. Am I missing something?

As for the stud finder, I would still manager to miss.

[WoodWrangler]

Originally Posted by Travis Porter

What is the purpose of the laser?? Based on the gun, I know where the nail is going to come out. Am I missing something?

You're nailer is better than mine. Between the safety guard and other junk on the nose of the gun, I have a hard time on my gun telling where the dang nail is going to go. Too many times I've missed because mentally I assume the front of the gun ... but in reality it's back a bit. I just though it was a decent use of a laser (better than on those HF scissors!)...

[Glennbear]

Sounds like a lot of features I can live without but I suppose they are handy. That said, I am very pleased with the 4 C-H guns I own. The framing gun even survived usage by my framing contractor when his went belly up during construction of my shop. I would not hesitate to purchase C-H again.