Reddit mentions: The best power brad nailers

OK guys: I've been interested in getting a brad nailer for a while now. I have some interior trim projects that a nailer would be very useful for, and I also want to build some shop cabinets and fixtures where a brad nailer would also be handy.

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There's a Porter-Cable Compressor + 3-tool kit that is currently on sale for $200. This periodically goes on sale at Amazon and HD, and right now Amazon has it on sale. I've heard good things about this kit from people on this sub, and despite it being loud AF it is very reliable and gets the job done.

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However, someone recently suggested picking up a cordless nailer. Not needing a noisy compressor + the benefits of pure portability seems like really great features to have. Online reviews for the tools I'm looking at (This Porter-Cable and Dewalt) seem like two really great tools.

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So the question goes: Should I buy the 'traditional' compressor and tools kit, or get a cordless nailer?

Of course! All those canvases usually say they are “primed” which means gessoed HOWEVERRRRR once you do it yourself you’re gonna be like “what are they even talking about this canvas isn’t prepped at all” lmao. I was shook in college when I learned all this stuff. A good one is Liquitex gesso. You can honestly just buy the gallon of it if you end up liking it. It’ll last foreverrrrr

Gesso: Liquitex Professional White Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 32-oz (5332) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KNPLXI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6OUBCbYGG08ZG

Brushes: Value-Pack 10-Pc Foam Paint Brush Set - Wood Handles by Industrial Tools https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003UHJDAS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WPUBCb9GYJ791

Sand paper: Sanding Sponge,Coarse/Medium/Fine/Superfine 4 Different Specifications Sanding Blocks Assortment,Washable and Reusable. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0752VGHG6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rQUBCbQ2295YF

And then eventualllllllyyyyy, way off in the future:

Stanley Hand Tools 20-600 Clamping Miter Box & Saw https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0791J472B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_uUUBCbAX7GEM0

Stanley TR45K Light Duty Staple Gun Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NIFL80/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xVUBCb1HTF3N9

Art Alternatives Canvas Pliers 8in https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MASEW0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9XUBCbJF0J5ZC

Nasco 1100424 Fine Arts Unprimed Cotton Canvas Roll, 6 yds x 62" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EJSJKFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hZUBCb3PN5W7Y

Also, occasionally I like to go to a thrift store, find a wacky printed dress or dress shirt, and stretch that over a wood frame. For that, or if you paint on wood, you can use clear gesso (my personal favvyyyyy as I almost always paint on wood and looooove wood grain to be incorporated into my paintings...or on canvas stretched over wooden boards)

Umm, I am proud of my house! I am slowly making it my own, and it is just lovely!

I would love this stapler to assist in my home improvement projects.

haiguise!

Ok, well. Here are my results.

I got a couple things that I can FBA.

Got this Nail gun for $12.50. I think this is easily FBA.

Then I got this buffet server for $16.00. I have a question about this one...
The item is opened, one of the styrofoam packers is out of the box, but the thing has obviously never been used, not even once. You can't list as new right? I asked this question before and I wasn't very clear. The item MUST be sealed to be considered new?


I think those two items I can FBA fairly well.

Now here's something that really irritated me. I found two items that I could've got for about $10 combined that were selling for over $100 on Amazon. But FBA would only let me list in new condition, not used. Does that happen often? This foot spa and this posture pump

That looked like a dream to me at first until I realized I couldn't list as used. Both items were in near mint condition, except the box on the foot spa.

Oh yeah, got this for $15. Figured I'd try my hand at eBay on this one.

I recommend a 18ga brad nailer and a 22ga pin nailer. Bostitch sells a combo brad and narrow crown stapler, this is the one I use. If you ever do upholstery work the narrow-crown stapler is perfect for that.

18ga brads works great for trim, and the 22ga pin nailer is perfect for delicate pieces or places where you're worried you might split the trim. The pins leave a hole so small it requires no filling, it's barely visible.

I am a fucking beautiful swan.

I've submitted to more than one...I don't really know where to begin looking, haha. A rather recent one is the group gift for bunnysoup, haha, but I don't really count that since all anyone donated was 15 cents...

I realise this is as 18 gauge nailer, but it is a fantastic finish nailer!
Makita AF505N Brad Nailer, 2-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K1AXGQY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_oWDPybVTHMT6T

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I did mine with a $25 brad nailer from Amazon and 2" brads. It depends on how much you have to do. If you are a DIY person and can think of other uses for an air compressor (paint guns, tire inflation, cleaning, etc), I'd say it's worth it. I have this little baby air compressor and I love it because it's very light/portable and quiet. If you just have a single piece you can probably get away with a hammer but be careful of denting/marking the board. If you're doing more than say 10-20 linear feet of board I'd use a nailgun.

Second this, i bought this fixing one after using a friends. Highly reccomended!

After using that definetely going to buy the bradder sometime soon

Something like this is good enough, although if you want to spend another $7 or $8, you might find that the construction of the more expensive staple gun is a little sturdier.

> Until they figure out how to get out of them then you need some kind of glue/duck tape to keep them on.

This works better.

Thanks for the help all.

Went with the following.

BLACKHAWK! Sportster Range Bag, Black

3 Trigger Locks

Chamber Flags

Targets

Stapler Staples

Cheap Earplugs

Cleaning Kit Should I also get a collapsible one? Was unable to find one on Amazon.

Eye Protection

Primary Ear Protection


Anything I missed?
[Secondary Ear Protection] (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B001D8CRB8/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) Incase my main ones fail, or I have a guest.

Or go electric as all your are using for this is t-50 or similar. The electrics can be had for $30 and makes life easier for this.

Just a quick search:

http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-TRE550-Electric-Staple-Brad/dp/B000BPSUTM/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1397873817&sr=8-19&keywords=electric+stapler

1 - There are definitely other tools in the market that look like HF clones. They'll change the housing colors to brand the tool as their own. The best way to find them is to do a search on Amazon for the HF tool brand and name. For example, "central pneumatic brad nailer" will list a number of HF nailers as well as ones that are very similar. If you compare the pictures and specs you'll notice that some are almost exact except for the color and stickers.

HF Brad Nailer

Valu-Air Brad Nailer

I'm really not sure about the internal parts but I bet they're not much different, especially considering the price of both. This may not be true for some of the other tools.

2 - Their higher end tools are supposed to compete with Milwaukee, Dewalt, Makita, etc. They still sell the lower end tools at cheap prices so I think people will keep buying them. I wrote a post about this a few months ago https://www.reddit.com/r/harborfreight/comments/b6s3n4/hf_premium_tools_and_the_future_of_hf/

Thanks! Can you tell me what you should use the Malco Trim Nail Punch for?

What is the difference between an air compressor pneumatic nailer and a nail gun (like this http://www.amazon.com/WEN-61720-4-Inch-2-Inch-18-Gauge/dp/B000EJW1ZY?ie=UTF8&)?

What is the difference between a finishing nailer, brad nailer, and framing nailer?

Or just carry one of these around.

I had misremembered the prices a bit. The 18 gauge was $22, but I spent a little more on the 16 gauge. The total is still less than a "quality" 16 gauge, but was closer to $75 than $45.

Why not use the wiremold/raceways without the double sided tape? Instead use staples or 1/2in nails every few feet.

It’s a nail gun

Brads.

Do NOT buy this. It comes with 5 drills/drivers/impacts. Here is what you need:




http://www.amazon.com/Makita-LCT314W-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-3-Piece/dp/B005C95E2I/ref=sr_1_11?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1457007466&sr=1-11&keywords=12v+drill+driver+combo+kit




http://www.amazon.com/Hitachi-C10FCE2-15-Amp-10-inch-Compound/dp/B000V5Z6RG/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1457007519&sr=1-2&keywords=compound+miter+saw




http://www.amazon.com/PORTER-CABLE-PC75TRS-7-5-Amp-Reciprocating/dp/B004V327PS/ref=sr_1_9?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1457007539&sr=1-9&keywords=sawzall





http://www.amazon.com/WEN-61720-4-Inch-2-Inch-18-Gauge/dp/B000EJW1ZY/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1457007628&sr=1-1&keywords=brad+nailer





http://www.amazon.com/PORTER-CABLE-PCFP02003-3-5-Gallon-Pancake-Compressor/dp/B00BMUGQNC/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1457007761&sr=1-1&keywords=air+compressor




http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-60-100-10-Piece-Standard-Screwdriver/dp/B0000950PN/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1457007815&sr=1-4&keywords=screwdriver+set




http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-51-624-20-Ounce-Fiberglass-Hammer/dp/B000VSSG2K/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1457007879&sr=1-3&keywords=hammer+set




http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW1177-20-Piece-Black-Oxide-Metal/dp/B001EYU5N8/ref=sr_1_9?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1457007985&sr=1-9&keywords=drill+bits




http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW1177-20-Piece-Black-Oxide-Metal/dp/B001EYU5N8/ref=sr_1_9?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1457007985&sr=1-9&keywords=drill+bits




http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-33-425-Powerlock-25-Foot-Measuring/dp/B00002X2GQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1457008034&sr=1-1&keywords=tapemeasure

> pancake compressor / nailgun combo

Nah don't buy that. Takes up too much room and you gotta plug it in and haul a hose around. You want a cordless nailer.

Flip 'em around - the top of the frame has a notched side and a not-notched side - the notched side is designed to be pried loose and then later re-applied to catch the wire hooks (turned at a 90-degree angle).

See this video for hopefully some more detailed explanation. Bobby pins are optional in my opinion but it tends to hold the comb straight while the bees build it out.

I also personally use something like this to staple the holder in place versus trying to use nails / hammers because it's a pain in the ass.