DeWalt D51238K 5/8-Inch to 2-Inch 18-Gauge Brad Nailer

Light as a feather and mean as a junkyard dog, DeWalt’s 18-gauge brad nailer is a heck of a tool. We like the fit and feel of it, and DeWalt wins points from us for putting low-nail indicators on the side and the top of the magazine. The sliding depth adjustment is fantastic: just unlock it with your index finger, slide the adjustment with your other hand, and you’re ready to fire. Like DeWalt’s other nail guns, this model has a... 

Makita MAC700 The Hotdog 12.4 Amp 2 Horsepower 2-1/2 Gallon Oiled Single Hotdog Compressor

This one’s a bit of a paradox: The do-it-yourselfer might pass by this compressor in favor of an oil-free, no-maintenance model, but it’s actually one of the best on the market for the homeowner, hobbyist and weekend warrior. There are three factors that made us form this opinion. First, it’s the quietest compressor we’ve ever encountered. It’s a remarkable departure in a genre of tools that normally force you to suspend conversation while... 

Porter Cable CFNBNS Three Nailer and Compressor Combo Kit

Everything you need to start your finish woodworking, from the air compressor to the nailers, fasteners, air hose, and fittings. The brad nailer uses 18-gauge, 5/8 to 1-1/4- brad nails. The finish nailer uses 16-gauge, 3/4 to 2-1/2-inch finish nails. The stapler uses 18-gauge, 1/4-inch staples from 1/2 to 1 inch long. Features include adjustable depth-of-drive, jam release mechanism, non-marring nose tip, hardened driver blade and muffled, adjustable... 

Bostitch HP118K 1/2-Inch to 1-3/16-Inch 23 Gauge Pin Nailer

leaves the tiniest hole imaginable. two things to get used to, if your used to using regular nailers, the safety is a double trigger, not a nozzle depression, so it’s easy to fire off, very easy. also there’s no rubber tip on the nozzle, so if you used to leaning into your nailer, you’ll leave a dent. once I got the hang of this pinner (and the shock of pinning my finger, just once), I really liked it. a great tool to have if you... 

Porter-Cable FN250B 3/4-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch 16-Gauge Finish Nailer

With this 2-1/2-inch, 16-gauge finish nailer, Porter-Cable continues to make good on their reputation as one of the top pneumatic toolmakers. The gun’s straight magazine is well thought out, made from aluminum, and top loading. This is a sturdy, compact nailer that shoots a conveniently wide range of 16-gauge nails, from 3/4 to 2-1/2 inches. The nailer has a good balance and a nice, thin grip made of porous rubber. (You don’t have to... 

Porter-Cable FCN200 Pnuematic Flooring Cleat Nailer

If installing hardwood floors is in your immediate future, the Porter-Cable FCN200 two-inch flooring cleat nailer is a smart tool to consider. The nailer is designed specifically for installing tongue-and-groove hardwood flooring with L-shaped flooring cleats and a thickness of 1/2 to 25/32 inch. The nailer works on 70-100 psi of compressed air and drives cleats with accuracy and force through even the toughest woods, but without damaging even the... 

Bostitch N88RH-2MCN Industrial High-Powered Round Head Framing Nailer and Metal Connector

This 2-in-1 tool has everything you need to frame from you sill plates to your roof rafters. The Bostitch N88RH-2MCN accepts 2” – 3-1/2” plastic collated framing nails as well as 1-1/2” – 2-1/2” metal connector nails. That’s right, it’s a 2-in-1 tool! It comes with two different nose pieces that are easily changed for doing both standard framing and metal connector applications. With 1000 inch lbs of power, it is able to tackle the... 

Porter-Cable PIN100 1/2-Inch to 1-Inch 23-Gauge Pin Nailer

This model from Porter-Cable is one of the newest additions to a vast line of pneumatic nailers. The PIN100 is perfect for hobbies, intricate work, or just using the pin as a “hold-down” while your glue dries. The hole produced with the pin is so small that a wipe with a damp rag makes the hole virtually invisible to the naked eye. Although this unit is small and lightweight, it is not lacking on performance or features. The PIN100 will...