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   Troy | Jan 01, 2006 01:42am | #1

   I have a Craftsman 15GA angled nailer that I purchased as a clearance item and it has worked fine for almost everything. The carpenters that I know that use nailers everyday for a living all use Sencos for air nailers and the Paslode cordless nailers that use the buetane cartirdges. The Craftsman, Portercables and I believe the Sencos all use the same nails another consideration. Take a look at Amazons reconditioned tools sometimes they have some pretty good deals.

   Troy

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   uhrich | Jan 02, 2006 02:56am | #2

   Hi,

   I own a Senco FinishPro 35 which is their 15ga nailer.  I have to say, after two years of regular use, it has be ok.  My gripe with it and all new Senco guns is their poor choice of materials (foam on the handle shredded immediately) and just average design for a supposed top brand. 

   I am now seriously thinking of selling it on eBay and getting a Hitachi 15ga.  I recommend Hitachi hands and fists over Senco and Bostich (who use a lot of plastic in the magazine...flimsy.)

   Hope this helps!

   -James 

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   redoak | Jan 02, 2006 03:17am | #3

   Hi James,Thanks for your input. I'd generally heard good things about Senco, so your post is really helpful. I think I'll pass on Senco's 15ga nailer. Seems like others here regard Hitachi quite highly. Thanks again.-Bill

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   yieldmap | Jan 03, 2006 06:54am | #4

   Bostitch...best out there.  I have a 16 ga finish nailer that works great...no misfires (keep it oiled, like everything).

   I also have a Senco stapler that I have put sheets and sheets of particleboard up with.  Also a good tool, but I'm more impressed with the Bostitch.

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   redoak | Jan 05, 2006 04:06am | #6

   Thanks, yieldmap, for your input. From all the posts, so far, I'm leaning towards a Bostitch or Hitachi, although it doesn't seem that I'd go terribly wrong with a PC or a Senco. I guess one small draw back on the Bostitch is that you have to use their nails. My HD, the place closest to my house, doesn't always have the Bostitch nails.Thanksa, again.-Bill

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   Walker1 | Jan 05, 2006 04:12am | #8

      Hitachi

     cheers. Shawn

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   redoak | Jan 05, 2006 04:14am | #9

   OK, I think I'll go with the Hitachi. Thanks for posting Walker1-Bill

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   yieldmap | Jan 06, 2006 07:45am | #10

   Maybe they say you're supposed to use their nails, but I've put quite a few PC nails in with it.  Maybe the newer ones are different, but my 3 yr old Bostitch will drive any 16ga straight collated nails.

    

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   redoak | Jan 06, 2006 05:25pm | #11

   yieldmap,That's interesting. I wonder about the angled nails? Thanks for letting me know. Bostitch would help themselves a lot by offering a model(s) that takes everyone's nails.-Bill

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   beachfarm | Jan 05, 2006 02:52am | #5

   I have Bostitch, PC, Hitachi, Senco and Fasco air guns. All used with "gusto" in commercial applications.

   My opinion: Hitachi is the best.

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   redoak | Jan 05, 2006 04:10am | #7

   beachfarm,Thanks for your feedback!. I think, after all the posts I've gotten, I've come to see that there isn't THAT much difference between the Bostitch, PC, Senco, and Hitachi brands. All in all, however, I'm leaning towards getting the Hitachi. Your post was helpful, especially given your obvious experience.-Bill

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   nikkiwood | Jan 08, 2006 06:45am | #12

   I have a Bostich 15ga that I've been using for 15-20 years, and it just keeps on going, and going.............

   However, when it dies, I will buy a Hitachi. No good reason -- just that they have the feel of a quality gun.

   I really don't think there is any one nailer that stands above the others in this category. You would be safe in picking a gun based on ergonomics, and the features you like. Look especially at how the nails load and unload.

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   redoak | Jan 08, 2006 10:46am | #13

   nikkiwood,Yeah, after reading through all the posts, I've come to think they aren't that far apart from one another. It's probably going to pretty much be a coin toss between the Bostitch and the Hitachi.Thanks for your input! Especially on the loading and unloading of the nails. Goods point!-Bill