Perplexus Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 We're looking to replace our 20-year-old Senco nailers, which have given good service, but are now past their use-by date! We're definitely looking for brad guns rather than staple guns, and I wonder if any of you guys (or gals!) would care to make recommendations (Bostitch, Draper, Omer, Sealey, etc). We seem to constantly have difficulty getting nails and spares for Senco, and I'd be glad to hear of other people's preferences. Didn't know quite where to post this, but I guess it'll get noticed here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Mine's a Stanley BOSTITCH Model BT35B will accept brad from 5/8" - 1 3/8" (15mm - 35mm) Used & abused it for twelve years & hasn't missed a beat Also still got a BOSTITCH Model T31 all metal body (if anyone remembers them) still going strong Pictures shown copied from web are for reference only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 I use the Bostich SB1850-BN 18G Brad Nailer similar to the one Terry's using Specs: 15-50mm range, 18 gauge with 100-brad capacity. Side-loading magazine for easy viewing and easy loading. Adjustable exhaust and depth control. Ideal for mouldings, skirtings and trim. Supplied with 1000 brads and oil. Costs around £100 inc vat It has a small safety release on its tip which took a bit of getting used to for accuracy but once mastered its a lovely nailer. Note also I have an oil feeder on the air line to all my nailers which helps keep them lubricated. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 does anyone repair these guns? we have an atro that needs repairing as it was misfiring and i don't wanna have to throw it as it's one of the best guns i've ever used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 we've given up repairing guns as the parts cost too much - a driver for a duo fast is nearly 60percent of the cost of a new gun! a good tip is to put a few drops of oils down the hose once in a while, plug the gun back in and use it letting the oil run through the gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 I've done that for years Peter, its a great tip. I haven't had any problems with guns sinse I don't know when. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Note also I have an oil feeder on the air line to all my nailers which helps keep them lubricated. This is a lot easier than taking it apart to oil! Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 I concur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 oil feeders are a good idea if used in the right place. be careful not to place them before any pnuematic switches etc as they dont always agree with each other. i know the power press shouldnt have one fitted as the valves in the head will disagree with oil, however fitted just before the outlets for the guns is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perplexus Posted March 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Thanks for the feedback on this! I decided to go for the Bostitch, since this seems to be a popular make, and I suspect the brads etc will be easy to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 We seem to constantly have difficulty getting nails Incidentally I use duo fast brads in my bostitch, so you have at least two choices of nails for the gun I use so you will never have problems getting them. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 just on the subject of brads, you should find that the brad makes are interchangeable but it is the opposite with staples, they go by make only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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