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   BenA | Feb 02, 2004 04:25pm | #1

   Bostitch make a very good oil less brad nailer 18 gauge. The do not make an pin nailer yet, I've used the brad nailer and got good results with it. It will shoot 5/8 to 2in. brads. see attached web site.

   http://www.stanleybostitch.com/default.asp?CATEGORY=BOS%5FFINISH%5FAND%5FTRIM%5FNAILER&TYPE=PRODUCT&PARTNUMBER=BT200K-2&SDesc=Oil+Free+Brad+Nailer+Kit

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   PaulParadis | Feb 05, 2004 05:34am | #2

   I have a 23ga senco and like it, no problems.  Perfect for what it does.

   I also have 3 Dewalt, 1 PC, 1 Senco 18 ga nailers Like the Dewalt then PC then Senco (but I may have a bad one).  Make sure to get the 2" one.

   We become by effort primarily what we end up becoming

    - Zig Ziglar

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   stevemorris | Feb 17, 2004 06:38am | #3

   i have two pc's, the 1 1/4 and 2 inch 18 guage, no problems in several years

   just got the senco 23 ga, havent tried it yet

   caulking is not a piece of trim

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   Dreamcatcher | Feb 23, 2004 09:30am | #4

   Scrit,

   I have a Makita 18ga. 2" brad nailer and like it alot.

   The BEST brad nailer I ever used was some generic lt.green model (a shade darker than Hitachi) that belonged to a friend. It never had a safety plunger and a nice small point. I wish mine didn't have a saftey.

   I also used to use a Porter Cable that had a safety with the perfect angle for use inside cabinets. The angle allowed it to never shoot wrong.

   gk

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   crosscutter1 | Mar 08, 2004 12:21am | #5

   hi i do lots of fancy kitchen cabinet crown , rope and dental mouldings . i have a porter cable brad nailer only because it shoots up to a 2 inch 18 guage brad which i can use for some base mouldings at times .i whish i had all senco guns however that would mean more guns if i wanted to shoot a 2 " brad most sencos are oilless

   i also have the accuset micro pinner which i love againg i bought that cause i could shoot upto a 1" micro pin which i rarely use 1 " maybe i should have bought the senco which shoots  a 3/4 "

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   SEBDESN | Mar 08, 2004 01:37am | #6

   Crosscutter,

   Off topic a bit...I have been using 18 ga Bostich for kitchen crowns and other misc kitchen trim. I have been looking for a better filler. I have used the "crayon" type filler sticks, and the stuff that is oil based putty that is colored. I always finish the trim beforehand.  Not happy with either one.The putty looks different depending what angle you look at it, and the sticks don't seem real  permanent.On the crown thats not a problem but lower it would be...

   Any suggestions appreciated.

   Bud

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   crosscutter1 | Mar 11, 2004 12:26am | #7

   hi

   if the joints arent tight enough i sometimes cope the back of the miter joint out a little with a coping saw the company that supplies our cabinets send a crayon and a matching stain pen just like kratmaid does. before i make the miter joint up i take the stain pen and stain the edges of both miters glue the joint & micro pin it

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   SEBDESN | Mar 11, 2004 12:41am | #8

   <before I make the miter joint up I take the stain pen and stain the edges of <both miters glue the joint & micro pin it

    

   Great idea, will try that. I make my own doors and finish them and the trim so I have to go find  the crayons for that particular color..

   Thanks...

   Bud

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   crosscutter1 | Mar 11, 2004 02:45am | #9

   maybe i left out another trick .take the crayon and heat it with a lighter very lightly .

   rub the hot melt into the joint & wipe it with a paper towel shortly after.

   if to much is on the joint i scrap the joint with a plastic spackle knife or a wood shim

   this all take time & hides any mistakes if proper care is taken when it is done

   ps : buy the doors from conestoga !! forget pride lol