Are you sure a pin nailer will do what you want? You might want to try one
at a lower price to get started...
I got one from HF: Yes, I know it is surely not as nice, but it is also just
$25. It does a fine job of setting pins. I may find that it does not last as
long, or that it jams, or something like that, but in the meantime it has
also taught me (what should have been obvious) that pins have very limited
holding power. It sets the pins in just fine, but without heads the wood
slides nicely off the pin. I still use it, but not for as many things as I
anticipated. And I see no way that the cheap gun is at fault for the things
that are limitations.
Holding very small molding while glue dries, yes: Much more, no!
Bob Wilson
(I must not be the only person noticing this, I see a whole new category
developing of "pins with heads" nailers.)
"MrM" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> So far I've seen Grex, Cadex and Max (who know how many more) all selling
> this identical nailer, looks like Grex is usually cheapest.
>
> m
> "JGS" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >
> > I have the Cadex 23.35 which I believe is the same as the Grex other
than
> > the colour. It is great. I do not why you would want to drive a pin long
> > than 1 3/8".
> > When I was researching what to buy I remember that there seems to be a
> > problem with the PC not always setting the pin below the surface.
Cheers,
> > JG
> >
> > http://www.floydtool.com/pin_nailer.htm
> >
>
>
On Oct 31, 5:50 am, "JGS" <[email protected]> wrote:
> I have the Cadex 23.35 which I believe is the same as the Grex other than
> the colour. It is great. I do not why you would want to drive a pin long
> than 1 3/8".
> When I was researching what to buy I remember that there seems to be a
> problem with the PC not always setting the pin below the surface. Cheers, JG
That PC problem is easily handled by touching the tip to a grinder. The
tip, not the inside blade. A deft hand is a must. A little at the time.
If long pins aren't a 'must', then the Craftsman is a very good value.
It is identical to the Nikle which lists for at least 100 dollars more.
r
So far I've seen Grex, Cadex and Max (who know how many more) all selling
this identical nailer, looks like Grex is usually cheapest.
m
"JGS" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> I have the Cadex 23.35 which I believe is the same as the Grex other than
> the colour. It is great. I do not why you would want to drive a pin long
> than 1 3/8".
> When I was researching what to buy I remember that there seems to be a
> problem with the PC not always setting the pin below the surface. Cheers,
> JG
>
> http://www.floydtool.com/pin_nailer.htm
>
I have a PC and it has worked great from day one. I even used it on
some purple heart. Of course too much sanding does expose the pin but
it is hardly noticeable.
High Score wrote:
> I bought a PC but sent it back. Nothing that I tried would allow the pins
> to set below the surface of the wood. I did plan to replace it with a
> Grex, but spent the money on a Veritas shoulder plane instead.
>
> "greywood" <[email protected]> wrote in news:1162255141.980263.326360
> @k70g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
>
>
>>I am looking at 23ga pin nailers (PC or Grex)- any recommendations?
>>
>
>
High Score <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
>
> I bought a PC but sent it back. Nothing that I tried would allow the
> pins to set below the surface of the wood. I did plan to replace it
> with a Grex, but spent the money on a Veritas shoulder plane instead.
>
So how do you whack the pin with the shoulder plane, to set the pin beneath
the surface?
Patriarch
I bought a PC but sent it back. Nothing that I tried would allow the pins
to set below the surface of the wood. I did plan to replace it with a
Grex, but spent the money on a Veritas shoulder plane instead.
"greywood" <[email protected]> wrote in news:1162255141.980263.326360
@k70g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
> I am looking at 23ga pin nailers (PC or Grex)- any recommendations?
>
I have the Cadex 23.35 which I believe is the same as the Grex other than
the colour. It is great. I do not why you would want to drive a pin long
than 1 3/8".
When I was researching what to buy I remember that there seems to be a
problem with the PC not always setting the pin below the surface. Cheers, JG
http://www.floydtool.com/pin_nailer.htm
"greywood" wrote in message
> I am looking at 23ga pin nailers (PC or Grex)- any recommendations?
I have an "Omer", Italian, handmade, and used primarily in production
environments ... pricey, does not drive anything over 3/4", but does what it
supposed to do very well and is a pleasure to use.
One of the most "well made" tools that I own.
Yes, I would buy it again.
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