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March 7, 2021

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Finish Nailer Reviews

When talking about finish nailer reviews you have a wide assortment of models. These nailers can include small pinners and brad nailers or even larger finish models for holding in crown or base molding. Our reviews take into account all of these nailer types, and we cover every manufacturers as well. Finish Nailer Reviews by the Pros Our finish nailer reviews, and our reviews of brad nailers, pinners, and staplers cover the models and manufacturers used by tradesman. We also test in all carpentry, trim, and finish applications. We look for build quality, ergonomics, ease of use, weight, firing consistency, and more. Most of all, we carefully test and compare each tool against the competition. We also use the materials and fasteners that enable it to function in a variety of uses. Because of our trade-focused methods, our reviews give you a better feel for using the tool in the field.

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Clint DeBoer Power Tools and Hand Tools of Choice

by Clint DeBoer

This is a list of my preferred power tools. You may not agree with all my selections, but I feel they represent a good balance between budget and performance for the remodeler who isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty in projects involving framing, siding, electrical, and interior work.

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DeWalt XRP Drills Drivers Lineup

by Clint DeBoer

Just launched is a new line of heavy-duty DeWalt XRP drills and hammer drills as well as a new XRP Lithium-ion drill. The drills were designed from the ground up and are said to contain significant performance, durability, run time and ergonomic enhancements. The XRP line includes three 18V models (DCD950KX, DCD950VX and DCD940KX), three 14.4V models (DCD930KX, DC930VX and DCD920KX) and […]

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Workforce 74pc Screwdriver and Pliers Set

by Clint DeBoer

Workforce, like Husky, Pegasus and Hampton Bay, is a Home Depot house brand that manufactures everything from shelves to screwdrivers. Their 74 piece screwdriver and pliers set is a good purchase for hobbyists and do-it-yourselfers, but not such a great bargain for the serious tool user as quality tends to suffer over the long haul and with extended or hard use.

DeWalt 20V Cordless Strap Nailer
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Pneumatic vs Cordless Nailers: What’s the Best Choice?

by Kenny Koehler

We’ve been reviewing cordless finish nailers for many years now. In fact, many products are in their second or even third generation of tools. Still, should you jump in and pick up one of these battery-powered nailers? In an effort to keep you from spending your hard-earned money on something that sounds too good to […]

Arrow Brad Nailer
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Arrow PT18G Pneumatic Brad Nailer

by Chris Boll

Arrow PT18G Takes Care of Your Light Work For small trim and interior molding work, the Arrow Pneumatic Brad Nailer looks promising. It’s light and durable, and it has those key features to make you more productive. Arrow PT18G Key Features The Arrow PT18G features a rubber non-marring tip to help keep your work surfaces […]

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Metabo HPT 18ga Narrow Crown Stapler
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Metabo HPT 18ga Narrow Crown Stapler Review (N3804A5)

by Luis and Rita

The Metabo HPT 18ga Narrow Crown Stapler is technically a new tool but it’s backed up by the fine pedigree of Hitachi nailers. We use this kind of stapler to install soffits where a brad nail would pass through the material completely. Of course, there are many woodworking, production work, and upholstery applications, too. Let’s […]

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DeWalt pin nailer loading
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DeWalt 23GA Pin Nailer Review

by Kent Peardon

The DeWalt 23GA pin nailer is an exceptionally well-designed pinner that easily installs finer workpieces while eliminating the need to fill nail holes. It’s also great for attaching small trim pieces and reducing the amount of touchup required before painting. I’ve put the finishing touches on several projects with it and found it easy to […]

Ridgid 16-Gauge Straight Nailer with Clean Drive R250SFF
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Ridgid 16-Gauge Straight Nailer with Clean Drive R250SFF

by Kenny Koehler

The newest edition of the Ridgid 16-Gauge Straight Nailer gets the same Clean Drive upgrade we see in their 18-gauge and 15-gauge models. It’s a tighter drive track that gives you up to 17x more perfect drives in Ridgid’s internal testing. In our testing, the system is clearly working well with noticeably fewer jams. Is […]

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Ridgid 15-Gauge Angled Finish Nailer
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Ridgid 15-Gauge Angled Finish Nailer with Clean Drive R250AFF

by Kenny Koehler

The Ridgid 15-Gauge Angled Finish Nailer with Clean Drive is part of their latest series of finish nailers featuring a tighter drive track to reduce the number of jams and misfires you get. Pros Clean Drive track reduces jams Easy access for jam clearing Smooth thumbwheel depth adjustments Narrow nose design improves shot placement Adjustable […]

Ridgid 18-Gauge Finish Nailer with Clean Drive R213BNF
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Ridgid 18-Gauge Finish Nailer with Clean Drive R213BNF

by Kenny Koehler

The newest Ridgid 18-gauge finish nailer is arriving at Home Depot locations around the country. It’s touting some impressive claims surrounding Ridgid’s Clean Drive system. We all know reality doesn’t always match the claims – check out any political post and following comments on social media if you don’t believe me. I’m not going to fact […]

Senco FinishPro 16XP Application
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Senco FinishPro 16XP – More Power, Fewer Misfires

by Kenny Koehler

The new Senco FinishPro 16XP hopes to get your attention by tackling two sources of frustration – power and misfires. As always, the question is whether there’s a substantial change in the current model or if it’s just hype. Senco (now Kyocera Senco) is using what they call EX-Clear. This stamped spring latch system has […]

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