Stanley 023001R 23-Inch Structural Foam Toolbox Review

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(More customer reviews)First of all I bought mine at Wally world. I know some people would say it's Un-American, but parts of Stanley/ Bostitch's massive umbrella is overseas. Now on the topic of Wally world, they employ many Americans keep the global economy turning and provide services for many families who can't afford other stores prices! Also I got this very same box for $21 there!!! Anywho, this box fit my Makita hypoid saw, cordless drill, speed square, drill bits, and 3 saw blades.(why don't some worm gear saws come with boxes?) Pretty impressive! I tried my 36v Dewalt saw and seperately a DeWalt "sidewinder" with all the above items and they fit. Unsure if the divot/ruler molded into the lid will come in handy or not. The water "resistant" seal has a nice tight fit and seems to be made of good rubber. The tray is a cute accessory if you can use it, in my case not so much. Nice firm handle on the lid, nice clasps with a little lock hole. All in all, a great buy be carefull not to over pack can get heavy. Always shop around!!!

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The Stanley 023001R FatMax 23-Inch Structural Foam Water-Resistant Toolbox offers versatility to professionals who need to keep their tools organized and protected. Developed from sturdy and rugged structural foam, this FatMax toolbox is a heavy-duty water-resistant unit ideal for carrying power tools, hand tools, and other large items. It features an all-around water seal for optimum protection of stored equipment.
Stores and Organizes Tools and HardwareThe FatMax 23-Inch Toolbox gives you plenty of options for storing your tools and gear. Its portable tote tray is designed to carry hand tools and small parts--and because it's only three quarters of the length of the tool box, the tote tray allows for large tool storage within the box itself.
For additional storage, the tool box features a bottom compartment that holds large, heavy items--such as power tools--with room to spare.
Versatile, Easy-to-Carry Unit Secures Your GearThe tool box's lid top features a V-groove track that can help secure lumber, pipe, and other materials for easy sawing and cutting. For further convenience, the tool box is equipped with a tough soft-grip handle and ergonomic design to allow for easy carrying of heavy loads.
This box also features large metal rust-proof latches that provide convenient locking possibilities.
About StanleyProud of its reputation for excellence, Stanley is dedicated to continually testing, designing, and improving its products to ensure quality and maximum function. The company strives to maintain its standing as being the world's best--exactly what you expect from a name like Stanley.
What's in the BoxStanley 023001R FatMax 23-Inch Structural Foam Water-Resistant Toolbox.

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Grip 23 Gauge Air Pin Nailer Review

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(More customer reviews)This pin nailer met my expectations. I used Porter Cable brand pins in poplar and it fired consistently and countersunk the pins without a problem. It includes a pre-attached 1/4" industrial air fitting, two allen wrenches, a bottle of oil and a blow-molded case.
Overall I found the value to be exceptional, especially considering the price of competing tools. However, there are some annoyances with this tool, the combination of which caused me to give this tool 4 rather than 5 stars.
1) There is a safety mechanism behind the trigger that rotates down to keep the trigger from pulling, or rotates up to allow firing. I found that this rotates down occasionally during use and has to be flipped back up. This is my biggest complaint about the tool, though the mechanism could be permanently disabled without much effort if one wanted to go that route.
2) The ad and packaging state that, "Nail length regulator automatically sets nails to your desired length." I mistook this to mean that the counter-sink depth could be controlled. In fact, what this is trying to say is that there is a selector on the side of the tool that must be changed based on the length of pin you are using. I don't have a problem with that per se, except that the selector is metric (lists pin lengths in mm). My Porter Cable pin packaging fortunately shows the pin lengths in both standard and SI. The sizes don't exactly match up with those available on the selector, but the pins seem to work ok using the next largest setting on the tool.
3) The ad and packaging state, "Single sequential safety trip mechanism." I have no idea what this is supposed to mean, unless the saftey mechanism I referred to in #1 is supposed to rotate down after every trigger pull (which would be extremely annoying). The instructions don't address this feature at all.
4) The instructions are atrocious. They have a few liability and safety warnings followed by some vague instructions (mostly about oiling the tool), all written in such poor English as to be nearly incomprehensible. On top of that, all of the units are metric, including a warning about the number of mega-pascals that the air supply should not exceed. This does not, in my opinion, decrease the usability of the tool, as the operation is pretty straight forward, but it is an annoyance that the manufacturers and the US distributor would be content with the quality of the instructions.

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Paslode 500570 Positive Placement Strip Nailer Review

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(More customer reviews)I am a contractor who has been looking for years for an answer to those finger-busting,time-consuming teco nails.This gun is the answer!It shoots teco nails in all of the hanger holes I have encountered.It saved enough labor cost to pay for itself in 1 or 2 custom jobs.Thanks Paslode!

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Hardcore Tools® Dual HARDWOOD FLOORING AIR Flooring Cleat Nailer / Stapler Gun Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)I rented a Bostitch MIIIFS for the weekend to install hardwood floors and realized that it was going to take me a bit more time to complete the job.
After shopping around I found the Hardcore Tools HARDWOOD FLOORING AIR NAILER STAPLER. At a third of the price to buy the Bostitch and less than the cost to continue renting, I made the purchase.
The Hardcore stapler has a lower profile rear and forward allowing you to use it on the second row to and from the wall instead of the third row with the Bostitch, with our 3 ¼" boards. The Hardcore stapler is also lighter, reducing fatigue for this part-time-do-it-yourselfer. Quality is also good, and has held up well under my amateurish handling. This unit came with a great storage case, oil, spare base plate, and goggles making for a nice bundle.
The only minus to this tool is that it is less forgiving than the Bostitch in placement on the board, so I found myself having to adjust its position to avoid misstapling.
Overall, I am pleased with my purchase and would recommend this stapler for the casual home remodeler.


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Porta-Nails 401P Porta-Nailer Hardwood Floor Nailer Review

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(More customer reviews)What separates this nailer from other similar designs (e.g., Bostitch) is that it uses a ratcheting device that enables you to drive the nails with more than one swing. This feature works well, and is quite innovative. Learning to use a floor nailer takes some practice (and strength) to be able to drive the nail cleanly in one blow, and beginners will benefit greatly from being able to strike several times in order to seat the nail (or "cleat") fully. Those with experience will also benefit when nailing in awkward positions (those double-handed backhand shots) and close to the walls.
There is a drawback to this approach, however, which is that it will take twice as many blows to finish the job. The manual suggests that you should take two blows on every nail, and they discourage using a single, strong blow. But if you keep the nailer well lubricated (a dry spray lubricant like WD40 or, even better, BoeShield T-9), you should be able to drive the nail in one blow after the tool breaks in (and you break in :-). Lubrication is important, since it will help flush out the residue that builds up inside the tool. Bring the hammer up above your head, strike cleanly, and you'll eventually be able to sink the nail in one blow. Good technique is more important than strength, and this nailer will enable you to build good technique without the frustration of half-sunk nails.
A couple of other notes:
First, you CANNOT use the face-nailer shoe as the above post suggests. I looked at the online manuals from the manufacturer, and it looked like it would work, so I ordered the face-nailer shoe. It does not fit - the bolt holes do not line up, and there's no way to modify the piece in order to make them line up. I suspect this is intentional, which is unfortunate because it looks entirely possible and this would be a great feature. For those not familiar with "face-nailing," this is the way that you start and end each room, and it tends to be the most tedious part of any job. For a small project (a couple of roooms), you can get away with face-nailing by hand. Hold the nail (either a cleat or a 8p finish nail) in a pair of pliers to help avoid bending it. If you're doing 800 feet or more, I HIGHLY recommend purchasing a pneumatic nailgun. It will speed up the job drastically, and will take away the tedium of starting the first few rows or finishing the last four. Get a 15-guage finish nailer and drive nails every 5-6 inches (instead of 10 inches for the cleats). It's not cheap, but you'll find many other uses for the pneumatic nailer, such as putting in the shoe molding. It's definitely money well spent.
Even with a nailer, you're bound to still get bent cleats or unseated cleats every now and then. If they're bent, you can break them off by bending them back and forth. If they're too far in to break them off, you can grind them off with a Dremel tool and cutoff disk. If they're not seated all the way, you can countersink them manually. I use a replaceable screwdriver bit that has been ground off square on the opposite end, and hold it in a pair of Vice-Grips. It takes some practice, but works well.
Finally, buy more nails than you think you'll need. The boxes say that 1000 nails will cover 200 feet, but I think that's optimistic. I've done two houses now, and in both cases I used 50% more nails than they suggest. Try to buy the nails locally, since shipping them tends to break up the groups. You can find local dealers on the Porta-Nails web site, and they usually sell them at Lowe's or Home Depot.
To sum up, this is really an indispensable tool, and this model is a good choice. It seems durable enough, and is from an innovative small company (their router table is still one of the best out there). Good luck with your floors.

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Installing a hardwood floor? Speed up the nailing process withthe Porta-Nailer hardwood floor nailer. In addition totongue-and-groove flooring, this mallet-actuated floor nailer can driveand set nails in decorative tongue-and-groove paneling, subflooring,sheathing, and roofing. The unique pawl and ratchet assembly ensuresthat the ram does not return until the nail is properly seated,preventing the user from leaving half-driven or partially set nails.Its durable construction combines the high strength of magnesium withprecision-machined and heat-treated steel parts, making it light,long-wearing, and easy to handle. The Porta-Nailer comes with anextension handle, hammer, and wrenches.

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Senco 4A001N 5/8-Inch Button Cap Stapler Review

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(More customer reviews)If you are reading this, most likely you already know what it does. The gun itself is very nice, I only have two problems with it.
First, it only shoots up to 5/8" long staples, not much good with build-rite or foam sheeting, and second, it is hard to find staples and caps locally for it. So besides that, it works very well for house wraps and roofing papers.
I would probably look at the bostitch if I was to buy again, it seems like you can buy caps and staples for that one any where. But I have never used it so I can't say much more than that.


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Hitachi NV50AP2 2-Inch Plastic and Metal Cap Nailer Review

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(More customer reviews)I HAVE RECEINTLEY STARTED MY OWN BUSINESS BUILDING HOUSES AND I HAVE BEEN BUYING TOOLS WITH THE PROFITS MADE. THIS WAS THE THIRD GUN I BOUGHT AND IT IS THE MOST APPRECIATED ONE I HAVE. I HAVE SPENT HOURS UPON HOURS ON A ROOF TRYING TO GET IT DRIED IN AND THEN I BOUGHT THIS GUN AND IT TOOK ABOUT 75% OFF THE TIME TO HAND DRIVE THE PLASTIC CAPS! I DEFINATELY RECOMEND THIS GUN TO EVERY HOMEBUILDER!

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