A few weeks ago while in Home Depot, I came across a fairly good deal - a DeWalt compressor combo consisting of (2) nailers, and a compressor for $260. I wasn't quite ready to buy so I made my purchase of intention, and kept this in the back of my mind. I have several other DeWalt tools that have been great and having a nailer for the panel wainscoting seemed to be worth the price. I've never used one but I understand with installing trim, it is a humongous help because it's quick, chances of hammer dents are eliminated, and you don't have to set the finish nail.
I ended up buying it at Lowes last week for $233. The Home Depot that I originally found it had no more on the floor, and they were clueless as to when they'd be getting more in. Actually, they were clueless as to the very product I was talking about.
Imagine that....Home Depot not knowing anything about the products they sell.
This is one of those tool purchases that makes you want to bean yourself for not buying one sooner. I recently picked up a similar Porter Cable compressor / nailer set and I love it. It rocks for trim work, and it's great for cleaning your workspace with a blast of compressed air. Definitely a worthwhile purchase in my book!
ReplyDeleteHi Evan-
ReplyDeleteYou know I haven't even used the thing yet, and I'm already thinking that I had wished I had bought it before for other crown molding projects.
Thanks for the reassurement.
I just nailed all of the tongue and groove beadboard for our soffit by hand. I'll NEVER do that again. I'm getting a nail gun to do the rest of it on the upper cornice.
ReplyDeleteHi Kurt-
ReplyDeleteI just checked your site and yeah, I can see why you'd want a nailer. But just think how much STRONGER that one arm is...
Another nice thing about a nail gun is that it fills a nice role in home security. With a lightweight compresser you can also go hunting with it.
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