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First Test: High-Pressure Pneumatics
The Country's first look at Makita's high-pressure compressor and nailers
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine
(November 2, 2009)
First Test: Bosch's First-Ever Nailer
The first test of the Bosch SN350-20F, 20-degree full round-head framing nailer
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine
(August 24, 2009)
First Test: Nail Kicker Pneumatic Nail Remover
Nail "Gun" Shoots Fasteners Back Out of Wood
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine
(April 27, 2009)
First Test: NailOut Pneumatic Nail Lifter
An air tool for your deconstruction arsenal
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine
(April 27, 2009)
Roof Mates Air Knife Pneumatic Shingle Cutter
Cut the shingles instead of your knuckles with this innovative air-powered tool.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine
(July 14, 2005)
DeWalt Pneumatics
DeWalt launches a line of pneumatics, featuring five nailers, and 18 gas and electric compressors.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine
(May 1, 2002)
Shingle Saw Pro II
Roof Mates' Shingle Saw Makes Cutting Shingles a Snap.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine
(January 1, 2004)
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In my architectural woodworking business, finish nailers are the pneumatic tools we use the most, and having a good complement of nailers for every application is critical to the success of a custom job. My primary arsenal of finish guns includes a 15-gauge finish nailer and an 18-gauge brad nailer. I also have a 16-gauge finish nailer, but I've always preferred the 15-gauge tool for its angled magazine and – for some uses – slightly larger fasteners. The straight magazine and perpendicular shooting angle of the 16-gauge nailer make it difficult to get into tight places. It's just too clumsy for most installations. So it stays in the shop, and even there it sits on the shelf most of the time.