I had one of these:

http://www.harborfreight.com/air-too...ler-66995.html

I dod not like it because for two reasons:

1. Periodic jams
2. No plastic nose protector.

Number 2 is the real reason why I own a bostich now. When installing door
or window casings, it would leave a slight divot on the molding from just
depressing the nose to enable the firing mechanism.

To me, that was unacceptable. It's not an issue for the backs of a cabinet,
but a big deal on interior trim.

-Steve


"Larry Jaques" wrote in message
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On Sun, 8 Aug 2010 19:32:37 -0700, "Steve B"
wrote:

Afterthought, after reading other posts: Buy a brand name like Porter
Cable, DeWalt, etc. Avoid HF and the like. In the long run, you will be
thankful.

See refutation in my other post. HF rules. No problems.

The only problem I've encountered with the nailers is that they dont'
want to work at under 55psi. I'm willing to bet that most other
brands won't, either, so it's not a real problem.