Hi,

Thanks for all the responces to my previous post. There are two nice
cheap combos that could let me get in the game very nicely. One is
oilless Bostitch available at Lowes:
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...551-354-CPACK3

Alternatively, Sears this set of two nailers + stapler
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00916853000

which could be combined with this oil-lube compressor:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00916636000

The Craftman combination will cost $50 less, but that's less important
than quality and performance.

Any feedback would be greatly apprecieated!

Thanks!

Aaron Fude

On 26 Mar 2007 23:50:38 -0700, wrote:

Hi,

Thanks for all the responces to my previous post. There are two nice
cheap combos that could let me get in the game very nicely. One is
oilless Bostitch available at Lowes:
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...551-354-CPACK3

Alternatively, Sears this set of two nailers + stapler
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00916853000

which could be combined with this oil-lube compressor:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00916636000

The Craftman combination will cost $50 less, but that's less important
than quality and performance.

Any feedback would be greatly apprecieated!

Thanks!

Aaron Fude

We can presume you will be using this only for your own household
jobs and nothing really heavy duty (as in building a garage or a
house). + or - $50 is a minor consideration. Its unlikely either
Lowes or SEARS will stock crappy tools. Go for the one that strikes
your fancy, feels good to your grip, and the compressor easy to stow
away. The $300 investment is a very good educational exercise that
will allow you to make a more informed choice should you wish to
invest in more pneumatic tools.

On Mar 27, 1:50 am, wrote:
Hi,

Thanks for all the responces to my previous post. There are two nice
cheap combos that could let me get in the game very nicely. One is
oilless Bostitch available at Lowes:http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...ductId=236551-...

Alternatively, Sears this set of two nailers + staplerhttp://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?pid=00916853000

which could be combined with this oil-lube compressor:http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00916636000

The Craftman combination will cost $50 less, but that's less important
than quality and performance.

Any feedback would be greatly apprecieated!

Thanks!

Aaron Fude

I hardly ever recommend you buy at the big box. Best to buy from a
vendor who also does repairs. Just my opinion. Bostich has a good
reputation however, better than Sears.

I have had poor luck with products with the Sears label. Sears
manufactures nothing. They just put their brand name on the product
which is probably the lowest bid. The best online source for
compressors is northern tool.

http://www.northerntool.com/

On Mar 27, 1:50 am, wrote:
Hi,

Thanks for all the responces to my previous post. There are two nice
cheap combos that could let me get in the game very nicely. One is
oilless Bostitch available at Lowes:http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...ductId=236551-...

Alternatively, Sears this set of two nailers + staplerhttp://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?pid=00916853000

which could be combined with this oil-lube compressor:http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00916636000

The Craftman combination will cost $50 less, but that's less important
than quality and performance.

Any feedback would be greatly apprecieated!

Thanks!

Aaron Fude

You'd be far better off getting a kit from Amazon.com, in particular
the Senco oil-less. Senco is one of the finest air nailers around,
just check on any job site. The prices shown are well within your
budget and you'll be getting the kind of tool you only have to buy
once. The nice thing about the Amazon site is the owner reviews, pro
and con, very helpful and if you search all the air compressors shown
you'll see dozens of choices. FWIW, it's nice to own something you can
brag about. HTH

Joe

On Mar 27, 12:51 pm, "Joe" wrote:

You'd be far better off getting a kit from Amazon.com, in particular
the Senco oil-less. The nice thing about the Amazon site is the owner reviews, pro and con, very helpful and if you search all the air compressors shown you'll see dozens of choices. FWIW, it's nice to own something you can
brag about. HTH

Amazon has a great site that's for sure. I am one of their fans and
have a long history with them. One thing that's wierd about Amazon is
that there is no way to actually talk to a person either by phone or
email.

Their site is so automated that they apparently see no reason to
communicate with you directly. I had a problem when they sent me the
same order twice. The mistake would have been obvious to an actual
person but the Amazon megasite did not notice. I received both
packages on the same day!

Yes, I was able to return the items at their expense but it was beyond
difficult. It was almost impossible. They make it very difficult to
navigate to a page that will help you. Then they give you a limited
number of problems you might have and they limit the options as much
as they can. It was obvious to me that it is a lot easier to buy
something there than it is to return it. I don't remember how I got
it fixed but I clearly remember that customer service is close to zero
at Amazon.

They have the greatest selection in the world and they are all set up
to sell you anything it seems but there is no way to actually talk to
anyone if yu have a queston or problem. There only places to clik
your mouse. That's just my rant on amazon. I'm still one of their
customers.

That is why I like to reccomend suppliers who have toll free numbers,
email support, and customer service. You don't get any of that from
Amazon.com

Here are two suppliers that I like:

http://www.northerntool.com/

http://www.7corners.com/contact.cfm

wrote:

Hi,

Thanks for all the responces to my previous post. There are two nice
cheap combos that could let me get in the game very nicely. One is
oilless Bostitch available at Lowes:
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...551-354-CPACK3

Alternatively, Sears this set of two nailers + stapler
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00916853000

which could be combined with this oil-lube compressor:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00916636000

The Craftman combination will cost $50 less, but that's less important
than quality and performance.

Any feedback would be greatly apprecieated!

Thanks!

Aaron Fude

Hi,
Regardless oilless is BAD choice!
Won't last long, Noisy!

That's about what I was going to say. Also, I don't like the
entire Sears store chain. I have had mostly bad experiences
there.

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: Regardless oilless is BAD choice!
: Won't last long, Noisy!

On Mar 27, 2:50 am, wrote:
Hi,

Thanks for all the responces to my previous post. There are two nice
cheap combos that could let me get in the game very nicely. One is
oilless Bostitch available at Lowes:http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...ductId=236551-...

Alternatively, Sears this set of two nailers + staplerhttp://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?pid=00916853000

which could be combined with this oil-lube compressor:http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00916636000

The Craftman combination will cost $50 less, but that's less important
than quality and performance.

Any feedback would be greatly apprecieated!

Thanks!

Aaron Fude

Aaron,
If long useful life is a consideration, the oiless compressor has a
reputation among professionals as lasting only about a year. For the
infrequent or occasional user the oiless is probably okay. I bought
an oiless because it was light weight and when it seized up I brought
it back to the industrial tool suplier where I bought it. He told me
he would give me a partial credit against the purchase of a new one of
my choice and he would use the tank as a repair part.
Joe G