Need a New Pinner

[Joe Adams]

I'm trying to decide which pin nailer to buy as my little Bostitch 23ga is proving unreliable.

I know Cadex and Grex are the most popular but wanted to get feedback from you guys before choosing one.

Thanks for your help!

[David Meiland]

Re: Need a New Pinner

100% satisfied with my Cadex.

[tjbnwi]

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Grex, 3 years not a single issue. They do need to be oiled regularly.

Tom

[BThomas]

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I second the Cadex. I like that it shoots slight head pins. I had a Grex that was good but prefer the slight head pins. They hold much better.
Bill T

[kreg McMahon]

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i have grex make sure the compressor presser is up to 100 otherwise it usually does not shoot.

great gun and either one will be fine....

[dgbldr]

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Anyone using the Porter Cable 1-3/8?"
http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-P...7193432&sr=8-1

I'd like to get one, it's oil-less and takes slight headed pins, but need confirmation that it's not junk like some recent PC tools.

[Joe Adams]

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I just looked at the many models Cadex & Grex offer and now I'm even more confused. I seem to recall Gary saying you should never use a 23ga pinner to drive nails over 1-3/8 as the thin gauge makes them turn easily.

[archmolding]

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I'm an OMER guy. Great guns, fantastic design. Push button blower. Made in Italy.

[Bruce B]

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Cadex ....( though I had to remove the plastic no mar tip to get it to set the brad head pins consistently)

[Ottoman]

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I can't speak to that specific porter cable, but the PIN100 I have is an amateur's tool. I think spending any money on a PC is probably throwing good money away. I have another low end gun and it has intermittent problems as well. I'd stay away from the low dollar ones is you use it on a semi-regular basis. I also have a senco. It has never jammed or misfired but I wouldn't call it a high performer. I'd like to have a Grex, Omer, or Cadex.

[KB Services]

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I've got the a Grex 1 3/8" and I love it. Brought it to a showroom job where we were doing 29 mock kitchens. Lots of trim and crown. 2 guys went out and bought one each before the job was finished because they liked mine so much.

[tjbnwi]

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Joe,

The longest pin I shoot is 1-3/8". Never needed anything longer in 23ga.

I need a new 18ga. #3 in 5 years just quit. All 3 Senco, they replaced my original Senco that lasted 15 years. I'm considering the Grex.

Tom

[Kent Brobeck]

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I have the Max and really like it have had no problems yet.

[Kent Brobeck]

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Tom, the 18 gauge Max is the best one out there.

[tjbnwi]

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Thanks Kent, I'll look into it.

Tom