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Senco JoistPro 250 Metal Connector

Senco JoistPro 250 Metal Connector Nailer Review As a remodeler we find ourselves bringing existing structures up to today’s building code.  That means using larger headers and joists and using metal connectors to make safer and stronger buildings. Years back we would install these metal connectors by hand, but today we have the Senco JoistPro 250 […]

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DEWALT 20V Cordless Roofing Nailer

DEWALT 20V Cordless Wire Collated Roofing Nailer DCN45RNB Review We recently got our hands on the DEWALT 20V 15° cordless coil roofing nailer. This is the first battery-powered only nailer we’ve seen, we did review the Duo-fast gas nailer years ago, but it did not stick with contractors. We’ve been using the DEWALT pneumatic nailer […]

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SENCO 9S0001N 16GA FinishPro Nailer Review

SENCO 16GA FinishPro Nailer Review This tool review will take a look at the SENCO 16GA FinishPro Nailer model #9S0001N. This pneumatic nailer is lightweight and ergonomic and packs the undeniable punch of an air powered tool. The tool world continues to cut the cord…or hose rather but the slim profile, reliability, and durability of […]

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Best 18 Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer

Who Has The Best 18 Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer? In the last couple of years many manufacturers have introduced battery powered, cordless finish nailers. With a battery powered nailer, there’s no need to worry about using a compressor or dragging round an air hose while you work. They’re ideal for climbing ladders or locations with […]

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Hitachi 18v Brushless Framing Nailer

Hitachi 3-1/2” NR1890DC and NR1890DR Brushless Framing Nailer Review As a builder and remodeling contractor, there have been countless times when I go to a small job or to finish up punch-list items where it takes longer to get all the tools out of the trailer, than it does to do the work itself. These […]

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Dewalt DCN650D1 15 GA Cordless Angled Finish Nailer Kit

Dewalt 20V XR 15 GA Cordless Angled Finish Nailer Kit Review Finish carpentry has been relying on pneumatic nailers since the first one was introduced in 1950. In 1986 we saw their introduction of gas and battery nailers and now were seeing totally battery-only, cordless finish nailers. We recently took the Dewalt DCN650D1 15 GA […]

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Gas/Cordless Framing Nailer Head to Head

Gas & Cordless Framing Nailers Comparison Introduction The Tool Box Buzz crew assembled in Concord, MA to assess four gas powered nailers and one cordless framing nailer. Ambient temperatures during testing were roughly 20F and equipment was left out overnight to simulate standard field conditions. Framing equipment is often stored overnight in unconditioned spaces, or […]

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Milwaukee 16 GA Angled Cordless Finish Nailer 2742-21CT

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16 GA Angled Nail Finish 2742-21CT Review There’s a lot of conversation among tradesmen these days whether battery operated cordless finish nailers can compete with the Paslode gas nailer or even pneumatic nailers. As a fan of the Paslode nailer I will say that until recently, I was a complete skeptic of […]

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