![]() ![]() ![]() The coolest (and most compact) case award goes to Grex, followed closely by Porter Cable. First off, all three nailers include plastic cases. Let’s get into our experience with these three particular nailers. I hate filling nail holes in stained wood, so no filling is a huge bonus. Best of all, I had no issues with splitting (despite the trim’s small dimensions), and the tiny nail “heads” were so unobtrusive I didn’t bother to try and fill or finish over them. I also utilized a technique of driving some of the pins in at opposing angles, which helps maximize holding power. Instead, I found the 23 gauge nails are deceptively strong, especially in some of the longer lengths they’re available in now (all three of the pin nailers we tested max out at 1- 3/8″). I honestly expected I’d be able to just yank the trim off with a slight tug, or that the trim would wiggle loose from use of the windows. I was surprised at how well the 23 gauge pinners performed, easily attaching stained wood stops around some double hung windows I’ve be replacing. One of my first tests for the pinners was to fasten some interior window trim. If you’re looking for intimidation, the 23 gauge should not be your weapon tool of choice. Pinners are rarely used to intimidate intruders or kill off rival gang members though, so keep that in mind the next time your palace gets raided. The 23 gauge pin nailer can also be indispensable for holding material together while glue sets up, sometimes serving as a clamp for otherwise un-clampable material. Pin nails are also the least likely fastener to split the material you’re working with (as you’ll see in our matchstick tests). 23 gauge nails leave almost no visible signs of the fastener, and, in the majority of cases, they require no filling of nail holes. Many people who start using a 23 gauge pin nailer are finding the tool to be surprising more useful than expected. 23 gauage pin nailers get the “least likely to split any kind of wood award”, including these matchsticks They’re super popular with the model railroad people, in case you roll with that crowd. Finally, we enter the more esoteric world of 23 gauge pin nailers or “pinners.”Ģ3 gauge is a niche in the pneumatic nailing world that people have usually thought of as reserved for fastening the tiniest pieces of wood. These less beefy nailers are used in finish carpentry, custom cabinetry, woodworking, etc. Going down in fastener size, we typically find the 15 gauge finish nailer and then the 18 gauge brad nailer. These nailers are commonly used for general construction. Framing nailers, roofing nailers and even cordless framing nailers all blast away some pretty serious fasteners. As you likely know, pneumatic nail guns shoot a variety of ammunition. Say hello to my little friends!īefore we dive into our review and comparison of these three 23 gauge pin nailers, let’s first cover a couple basics on nail guns. Anyway, to have been more accurate, I probably should have said, “Say hello to my little friends”, namely, The Grex P635, Porter Cable PIN138, and Hitachi NP 35A 23 gauge pin nailers. On the plus side, I think I did frighten my family during the photoshoot. Oh, and I don’t live in a gilded palace, or have true Pacino-rage fueled on mountains of cocaine. And I am quite possibly the most gringo-looking Scarface you’ve ever seen. Weird huh? Plus my Cuban accent is really weak. Suggested Applications:Crown molding, Light wood assembly, Finish and trim carpentry, Molding and decorative trim, Dowel and joint pinning, Mirror and picture frame assembly, Paneling, External softwood trim, Rattan furniture, Glazing strips, Craft work, Window beading, Display and sign work.In the words of Tony Montana (Al Pacino) in Scarface, “Say hello to my little friend!” Somehow brandishing a neon green Grex 23 gauge pneumatic pin nailer doesn’t have the same effect as a rifle-grenade-launcher. Keep in mind, higher pressures will put more stress on the internal parts leading to quicker wear. ‡ Up to 140psi may be used for difficult situations such as heavily grained or equatorial exotic woods. In the P650L and P645L, the Lock-Out must be constantly depressed to fire 3/8" (10mm) short pins. Light wood assembly, Finish and trim work, Molding and decorative trim, Dowel and joint pinning, Mirror and picture frame assembly, Lightweight paneling, External softwood trim, Rattan furniture, Glazing strips, Craft work, Window beading, Display and sign work. ![]() Although compact and lightweight, this little tool packs a punch, driving pins through the hardest materials, while leaving a near invisible hole. The first of our line of patented headless pinners, the P630 is also an industry first of its kind, offering an adjust-free magazine for a range of fasterner lengths up to 1-3/16". ![]()
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