Porta-Nails 402P Porta-Nailer Manual Flooring Cleat Nailer

Cheap Porta-Nails 402P Porta-Nailer Manual Flooring Cleat Nailer Review

First, I must admit I don't particularly like the case. I mean it seems reasonably durable but I had trouble keeping the snaps shut to prevent the case from opening during transport. Maybe mine was defective but still... that's kind of a bummer. Also, I didn't like how the black paint on the mallet seemed to just flake off and make a mess everywhere... EVEN before I started using it. These would be EASY things for the manufacturer to fix, yet when I emailed them with my concerns they did not respond. For these reasons I dropped this to a four star product, rather than a five.

Well, after getting past those annoyances, I discovered that this is otherwise an excellent product. Most floor nailers out there need an air compressor to function, but this one does not. This was the main reason I purchased the product. I did not want to shell out the extra cash for an air compressor which I otherwise did not really need at this point, and I am limited on space. In addition, I knew I would not have to trip over any hoses and such. I wanted a truly portable, low maintenance tool to work with. Well after finishing installing about 350-400 square feet of 3/4" heart pine flooring I must say I am impressed. This unit has worked without a hitch and with moderate force, driving a nail home never seemed to take more than 1 or 2 strikes with the mallet. The unit feels sturdy, can be disassembled and repaired if needed, and is easy to use.

Overall I am happy with my purchase and I would buy it again if I had to, but with that said, I think the manufacturer definitely needs to address the concerns I mentioned...

Porta-Nails 402P Porta-Nailer Manual Flooring Cleat Nailer Feature

• Portable nailer designed for tongue and groove hardwood flooring
• Quickly nails 5/8-Inch to 1-Inch tongue and groove; ram does not return until nail is seated
• Lightweight aluminum and strong heat-treated steel parts
• Includes extension handle, mallet and carry case; shoe accessory for thinner flooring available
• Backed by limited 1-year warranty

Porta-Nails 402P Porta-Nailer Manual Flooring Cleat Nailer Overview

Uses T nails; Replaceable shoe to convert tool into a face nailer (40225 Shoe sold separately); Lightweight and durable construction; Holds 50% more nails than others; Designed to seat nails properly with one or several hammer blows; Ideal for tongue and groove flooring, decorative paneling and ceiling, sub flooring, sheathing and roofing; Complete with extension handle, hammer, wrenches, and plastic case.; Instructional DVD Included



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