Hot Finds: Portable Air System, Concrete Pinner

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Source: TOOLS OF THE TRADE Magazine
Publication date: July 14, 2005

By Section Editor Katy Tomasulo

Portable Air System

The Turanair T-Force 1000 Portable Air-Powered Kit is a lightweight, quiet alternative to compressors and generators, the firm says. The thermos-sized bottle packs 3,000 psi of compressed dry air for 750 shots with a standard brad nailer, 1,300 with a micro-pinner, or 300 with framing nailers. It has a dual-stage regulator for psi adjustment and comes with 6 feet of hose, universal fitting, and tool hook. Cost: $685. 954-753-9007 www.turanairsystems.com.

Concrete Pinner

Powered by 400-psi high-pressure technology, Max USA's HN120 PowerLite pneumatic concrete pinner is about 40 percent lighter and 20 percent smaller than competing tools without sacrificing power. The tool can drive .300-inch head pins into concrete with little recoil. It weighs 6.4 pounds and comes with attachment parts for wood to concrete, drywall to concrete, and wood to steel.Cost: Unavailable. 800-223-4293 www.maxusacorp.com.