From: "Bill Davis Jr"
Subject: Buying a Brad Nailer
Date: May 8, 2005 20:09

I am trying to decide between two brad nailers. A Porter Cable BN200A
and a Senco FP25XP.

I have the Porter Cable FN250. I chose it for the nail gun to give me the
most choices of length for a single gun. Never had a problem in the years
I've had it. Can't comment on Senco, never had an opportunity to use one.

"Upscale" wrote in message
...
I am trying to decide between two brad nailers. A Porter Cable BN200A
and a Senco FP25XP.

Senco is superb.

Bob

I am trying to decide between two brad nailers. A Porter Cable BN200A
and a Senco FP25XP.

Both would do the job for you. I have a Senco finish nailer that is top
notch, and a PC coil and framing nailer which are also excellent tools.

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I have had the PC for a couple of weeks and am thinking of taking it back
because it sometimes shoots blanks. JG

Upscale wrote:

From: "Bill Davis Jr"
Subject: Buying a Brad Nailer
Date: May 8, 2005 20:09

I am trying to decide between two brad nailers. A Porter Cable BN200A
and a Senco FP25XP.

I have the Porter Cable FN250. I chose it for the nail gun to give me the
most choices of length for a single gun. Never had a problem in the years
I've had it. Can't comment on Senco, never had an opportunity to use one.

I have had the PC for a couple of weeks and am thinking of taking it back
because it sometimes shoots blanks. JG

Is there any obvious problem with the nail feeding mechanism? The nails
aren't being fed constantly it would appear.
Of course, you may just have a dud model, in which case, take it back for an
exchange

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Dean Bielanowski
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For what its worth, wood magazine just did a review of these finish
nailer in the last issue and the PC got the top nod. I have the PC and
have been very happy with it. I was surprised by the review, because
it said you could run it on its lowest PSI rating (90) and still drive
the nails. This supposedly prolongs the life of the tool. The reason
I was surprised was becasue I've never run mine above 80 PSI.

Good tool

Chuck

I have been using a $25 one from Harbor Freight. It works just fine.

Dick Durbin

On Mon, 9 May 2005 00:56:27 -0400, "Upscale"
wrote:

From: "Bill Davis Jr"
Subject: Buying a Brad Nailer
Date: May 8, 2005 20:09

I am trying to decide between two brad nailers. A Porter Cable BN200A
and a Senco FP25XP.

I have the Porter Cable FN250. I chose it for the nail gun to give me the
most choices of length for a single gun. Never had a problem in the years
I've had it. Can't comment on Senco, never had an opportunity to use one.



I have both. They both work well BUT on brazilian cherry or similarly
hard wood the p c doesn't set the nails. the senco does. running 90
psi and using 1 1/4" nails in each. YMMV..

skeez

Upscale wrote:

From: "Bill Davis Jr"
Subject: Buying a Brad Nailer
Date: May 8, 2005 20:09

I am trying to decide between two brad nailers. A Porter Cable BN200A
and a Senco FP25XP.

I have the Porter Cable FN250. I chose it for the nail gun to give me the
most choices of length for a single gun. Never had a problem in the years
I've had it. Can't comment on Senco, never had an opportunity to use one.


I don't think you will go far wrong with either brand. I own PC 18g
brad and 16g finish nailers. I have used Senco framers. I also own
Harbor Fright 18g brad and narrow crown staplers. Well worth the money
for occasional use. (Don't ask why I have two brad nailers.)
mahalo,
jo4hn

"skeezics" wrote in message
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On Mon, 9 May 2005 00:56:27 -0400, "Upscale"
wrote:

From: "Bill Davis Jr"
Subject: Buying a Brad Nailer
Date: May 8, 2005 20:09

I am trying to decide between two brad nailers. A Porter Cable BN200A
and a Senco FP25XP.

I have the Porter Cable FN250. I chose it for the nail gun to give me the
most choices of length for a single gun. Never had a problem in the years
I've had it. Can't comment on Senco, never had an opportunity to use one.



I have both. They both work well BUT on brazilian cherry or similarly
hard wood the p c doesn't set the nails. the senco does. running 90
psi and using 1 1/4" nails in each. YMMV..

skeez

Have you adjusted the PC for depth? It does need to be set depending on the
wood you are using it with.

BillyB

"BillyBob" wrote in message
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"skeezics" wrote in message
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On Mon, 9 May 2005 00:56:27 -0400, "Upscale"
wrote:

From: "Bill Davis Jr"
Subject: Buying a Brad Nailer
Date: May 8, 2005 20:09

I am trying to decide between two brad nailers. A Porter Cable BN200A
and a Senco FP25XP.

I have the Porter Cable FN250. I chose it for the nail gun to give me
the
most choices of length for a single gun. Never had a problem in the
years
I've had it. Can't comment on Senco, never had an opportunity to use
one.



I have both. They both work well BUT on brazilian cherry or similarly
hard wood the p c doesn't set the nails. the senco does. running 90
psi and using 1 1/4" nails in each. YMMV..

skeez

Have you adjusted the PC for depth? It does need to be set depending on
the
wood you are using it with.

BillyB

Correction - My 250 Finish nailer has to be set....

BillyB

"Woodchuck34" wrote in message
oups.com...
For what its worth, wood magazine just did a review of these finish
nailer in the last issue and the PC got the top nod. I have the PC and
have been very happy with it. I was surprised by the review, because
it said you could run it on its lowest PSI rating (90) and still drive
the nails.

I don't think their brad nailers are as good as their finish nailers. The
OP asked about brad nailer. I seem to recall threads about misfires with PC
brad nailers in the past.

Bob

On Mon, 09 May 2005 18:03:49 GMT, "BillyBob"
wrote:


"skeezics" wrote in message
.. .
On Mon, 9 May 2005 00:56:27 -0400, "Upscale"
wrote:

From: "Bill Davis Jr"
Subject: Buying a Brad Nailer
Date: May 8, 2005 20:09

I am trying to decide between two brad nailers. A Porter Cable BN200A
and a Senco FP25XP.

I have the Porter Cable FN250. I chose it for the nail gun to give me the
most choices of length for a single gun. Never had a problem in the years
I've had it. Can't comment on Senco, never had an opportunity to use one.



I have both. They both work well BUT on brazilian cherry or similarly
hard wood the p c doesn't set the nails. the senco does. running 90
psi and using 1 1/4" nails in each. YMMV..

skeez

Have you adjusted the PC for depth? It does need to be set depending on the
wood you are using it with.

BillyB


yep. it just doesn't have the guts of a senco.

skeez

On Mon, 09 May 2005 18:14:18 GMT, "BillyBob"
wrote:


"BillyBob" wrote in message
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"skeezics" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 9 May 2005 00:56:27 -0400, "Upscale"
wrote:

From: "Bill Davis Jr"
Subject: Buying a Brad Nailer
Date: May 8, 2005 20:09

I am trying to decide between two brad nailers. A Porter Cable BN200A
and a Senco FP25XP.

I have the Porter Cable FN250. I chose it for the nail gun to give me
the
most choices of length for a single gun. Never had a problem in the
years
I've had it. Can't comment on Senco, never had an opportunity to use
one.



I have both. They both work well BUT on brazilian cherry or similarly
hard wood the p c doesn't set the nails. the senco does. running 90
psi and using 1 1/4" nails in each. YMMV..

skeez

Have you adjusted the PC for depth? It does need to be set depending on
the
wood you are using it with.

BillyB

Correction - My 250 Finish nailer has to be set....

BillyB


yeh ya got here!!! i fogot the thread temporarily... lol.. i have 2
different finish nailers with adjustable depth. the brad gun does not.

skeez

On Mon, 09 May 2005 18:02:52 GMT, jo4hn wrote:

Upscale wrote:

From: "Bill Davis Jr"
Subject: Buying a Brad Nailer
Date: May 8, 2005 20:09

I am trying to decide between two brad nailers. A Porter Cable BN200A
and a Senco FP25XP.

I have the Porter Cable FN250. I chose it for the nail gun to give me the
most choices of length for a single gun. Never had a problem in the years
I've had it. Can't comment on Senco, never had an opportunity to use one.


I don't think you will go far wrong with either brand. I own PC 18g
brad and 16g finish nailers. I have used Senco framers. I also own
Harbor Fright 18g brad and narrow crown staplers. Well worth the money
for occasional use. (Don't ask why I have two brad nailers.)
mahalo,
jo4hn

i wont ask! i got 5 brad nailers. its great for using diferent length
nails so long as you can remember which one has what!!! dont ask why!
lol

skeez

Thanks Dean,
I'll take a closer look at the feed mechanism. JG

Woodcrafter wrote:

I have had the PC for a couple of weeks and am thinking of taking it back
because it sometimes shoots blanks. JG

Is there any obvious problem with the nail feeding mechanism? The nails
aren't being fed constantly it would appear.
Of course, you may just have a dud model, in which case, take it back for an
exchange

--
Regards,

Dean Bielanowski
Editor,
Online Tool Reviews
http://www.onlinetoolreviews.com
Complete our tool survey, Win $200!
------------------------------------------------------------
Latest 6 Reviews:
- Betterley Tru-Cut Insert System
- Digital Calipers & Height Gauge
- Delta SS250 Scroll Saw (Review Updated)
- Porter Cable FR350A Framing Nailer
- WoodHaven Biscuit Master
- EZ Smart Guide System
------------------------------------------------------------

Thanks for the replys all.

Bill