My brand new 18 gauge brad nailer jammed solid on the last piece of crown molding for a kitchen in Tempe yesterday.

Had to finish the job with my old manual nail set and a hammer, which added an extra hour and a ton of frustration, so what's the most reliable pneumatic nailer you guys actually trust for finish work?

3 comments

3 Comments

the_fiona1mo ago

Buddy of mine had the same thing happen with a Bostitch on site last month.

riverperry3mo ago

Ugh that's the worst, especially on the last piece lol. My old Hitachi has never let me down, even when I probably don't deserve its loyalty.

paul_thompson673mo ago

Man, that last piece failure is a special kind of frustration. You're right to praise that Hitachi, @riverperry. My old Makita drill has the same kind of stubborn loyalty, just keeps going no matter how much I abuse it. Some tools just earn that lifetime pass.

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