Bernie wrote:
I am about to start a couple of Bruce 3/4 inch hardwood
floor projects (2 homes). I want to purchase a nailer, but do not want
to spend $500.00 or more for the pneumatic type. I can get the manual
type for considerably less. I have never used the manual type before.
What's the trade off? Will the manual type do the job as well?

I have rented the manual ones and they work fine. Millions of floors
have been installed with them. It's a real workout though. I have
never tried a pneumatic one so I can't compare. -- H