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   KeithNewton | Mar 16, 2009 03:06am | #1

   If it is just to hold something until you can get clamps on, 18 ga. should be fine, and easier to hide than staples or larger fasteners. When you glue a joint, that is usually far stronger than just fasteners, so the size is not relevant after the cure.

   Some of the newer models now take longer fasteners, which make them handle more uses, so my next one will be able to handle up to 2" .

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   KiddervilleAcres | Mar 16, 2009 04:00am | #3

   Hi Keith,

   Just bought my first brad nailer and really like it.  It's 18 guage and shoots up to 2" brads, compressor is small/light weight and is becoming one of the handiest tools around the woodshop.

   I like to prototype different things and this little gun makes that easy to do.  Not the most longwinded but you can keep firing with the compressor running.  It came with a coiled 25' hose that I'd like to see someone stretch it out that far. 

   It's a pain so I got a 50' non coiled which makes a big difference but a 25' non coiled would get me just about anywhere in the shop, couldn't find one though.  The joys of small town living I guess.

   All in all a great little tool.

   Regards,

   Bob @ Kidderville Acres

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!

   Edited 3/15/2009 9:01 pm ET by KiddervilleAcres

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   KeithNewton | Mar 16, 2009 04:55am | #4

   Yea, even in a larger shop, a 50' hose is a pain. I usually cut them in half, and put on new ends. I usually keep a few for jobsites though. In the shop, I have a trough in the slab, with lift out plywood sections to bridge, which allows me to run it and wires or vacuum to workplaces. Then I usually have shorter hoses popping up on both side of assembly stations.My 18 Ga PC has recently quit working, so I to am in the market for a new one. I have one of those air tanks like you can buy in the auto parts stores that I can take out for small projects. Depending on the starting pressure, I can usually get over 100 shots from these small guns before the pressure is too low to set the fastener.

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   RickL | Mar 16, 2009 02:22pm | #5

   http://www.amazon.com/Palmgren-92101-Tankless-Cordless-Compressor/dp/B00068U8BM/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1237202249&sr=8-1

   Got the Palmgren Hipshot for $40 at Amazon with free shipping. Works great for portable nailing touch with up to my 15 ga Senco finish nail gun.  At 6.6 lbs I'm very pleased with the convenience.  

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   KeithNewton | Mar 16, 2009 04:24pm | #6

   Thanks for the tip Rick. I don't see a battery charger, does one come with the deal?

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   RickL | Mar 16, 2009 06:48pm | #7

   Of course it come with a charger! It's a completer ready to go unit.  Well worth $40.

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   KeithNewton | Mar 16, 2009 08:07pm | #8

   Thanks, I have one one the way. I know that it should be obvious, but it seems like they would have shown it, and or mentioned it in the ad.

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   terrylee86 | Mar 17, 2009 02:54pm | #9

   Bob,This is the best product on the market for what you want. I have a couple and they are great. Made in USA as well.http://www.coilhose.com/uploads/products/Page%2016.pdf You can find them online at different tool warehouses.

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   Dave45 | Mar 16, 2009 03:41am | #2

   The Bostich 18 ga brad nailer will take brads from 5/8" - 2"