I buy many items from HF. I have yet to be disappointed. There are a few things I expected to be disposable, and they usually are, but my stapler, three nailers (plus palm nailer) and spray guns have all been terrific.
I’ve used a CO2 tank with a regulator to run my PC pneumatic stapler, it’s quieter and doesn’t need an outlet. Might be an option for the occasional user, but compressors are more economical for most people.
I picked up the Porter Cable Finisher a year or two ago and it ROCKS. Never had an issue with it.
I find that the 3 gallon pancake compressors work, but they’re extremely loud and you’ll be hitting the compressor after every few nails. My friend donated a 10 gallon compressor tank and a quieter air compressor that really makes a huge difference in efficiency.
I have the framing nailer (and a brad nailer and stapler) and absolutely love them. I bought a 6 gallon tank + 3 gun set up for about $299 and use it CONSTANTLY, whether it’s nailing, inflating a tire, blowing out a vacuum filter, inflating a kids pool, etc. My compressor is THE most used tool in my my garage. My neighbor has a 30 gallon compressor and uses it to blow out his in-ground sprinklers at the end of the season.
I initially bought my set up for a project in my house replacing the moulding but have found a million other projects since.
Seriously, if you’re a home-owner, go ahead and get one of these setups. The 6 gallon “pancake” style compressor is sufficient for most of your projects but you’ll soon be envious when you go through a car wash and see a 100 gallon unit mounted to the floor. ME WANTS! ME WANTS!
Thank you. That was extremely helpful. As much as I’d love to have a roofing nailer I really wouldn’t have much use for it after I roofed my shed especially if I can use my framing nailer with ring shanks on the siding. Thanks again for taking the time to respond.
Received my finish nailer a couple days ago, went to HD and got some nails, and cut all my trim.
Nailer will not retract after shooting a nail? I have to disconnect the air and reconnect after each nail. This could take a loooonnng time.
I tried everything I could think of, changed air pressure, read the manual even.