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1. 
   MarkRD | May 11, 2005 09:40pm | #1

   I was given a sears brad nailer a few years ago. I hardly ever use it because it leaves marks in the wood (soft pine) and it can't seem to put the brads through the hard stuff.

   Come to think of it, I'm about to do a big eBay clean out - it will be on the blocks.

   Mark

   Measure it with a micrometer, mark it with chalk, cut it with an ax.

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2. 
   JeffHeath | May 12, 2005 02:17am | #2

   toolfreak

   I have to tell you that with the exception of their hand tools, craftsman does not make high quality stuff.  They have production and quality control problems across the board.  Take this from a guy who has a large construction company, with 3 full tool chests FULL of tools for all occassions. 

   I have long since replaced all the craftsman tools I used to use, including pneumatic ones, electric drills, routers, saws, etc..... with better quality ones.

   If it's gonna be used twice a year, be cheap.  Otherwise, be wise, and get a better one.  I've had no problems with my PC nailers, and I use them almost every single day.

   Jeff

3. 
   BenA | May 12, 2005 03:34am | #3

   Bostitch makes a combo brad and stapler tool, its a model SB2in1. Iv'e used it before it a neat tool see link below on information on tool. Good luck.

   http://www.bostitch.com/default.asp?CATEGORY=BOS_FINISH_AND_TRIM_STAPLER&TYPE=PRODUCT&PARTNUMBER=SB-2IN1&SDesc=Combo+1-5%2F8%22+Brad+Nailer+%2F+1-1%2F2%22+Finish+Stapler+Kit

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   JerBear | May 12, 2005 02:00pm | #4

   I have a Sears staple-nailer and for the amount I use it, it's fine. I only use it for the narrow crown staples, which is once in a great while, and as a backup for my Senco 18 ga. nailer which is never. If you're going to use this for any kind of finish nailing, forget it,it leaves the same hole as when it's shooting a staple. If you're going to use this type of tool on a regular basis then get two separate guns and get a name brand like Senco, Duofast, PC, or Bostich. I bought two Sears nailers in my life because they were cheap, the one 18 ga nailer lasted about 2 years of constant use and then died, the stapler-nailer I don't use so much and it's still with me. I think I paid $50 per gun. It's ok, but now I would go with the better name.

5. 
   Bioman | May 12, 2005 08:23pm | #5

   Own both Porter Cable and Senco, like both.

6. 
   mudman | May 13, 2005 06:53pm | #6

   As Jer said. These are really only good as a stapler. The driving pin is sized for a staple so it leaves a way too large divit when driving brads. Check out the new Ridgid guns. By far these are the most well thought out guns on the market. EVERY feature you wanted is there. ALL the guns from the framers to the brad and narrow crown stapler have a selectable sequential/ bounce trip trigger. the exaust ports are adjustable  or in the rear of the gun, easy to claer jams, swivel air conections. It is amazing. It actually looks like they asked the trades people what we wanted in a product and did it! I have a few Ridgid tools and they are equal to or better than any comparable brands out there, and come with a waranty to back it up. Oh yea some parts of the guns look suspisiously like the Porter Cable guns, so I suspect the inners are the same.

   Mike

   please excuse my spelling.