Nailer recommendations please?

[Poly Hive]

Ok so had three bad experiences with Tacwise so not interested in them as they very rapidly jam solid in my experience.

Budget of £100 and over to you. Must be electric as no compressor.

PH

 

[Noddy]

All I can offer is don't get the Lidl one, jams for a past-time or does not drive the nails in/bends them

 

[Millet]

It depends on what you want it for a Arrow T50 will fire 14mm nails/pins or staples deep into anything apart from concrete.

Edit not electric hand powered.

 

[wightbees]

I looked at nailers and come to the conclusion that air was the best bet. You can get smaller compressor but i have no idea what they are like as still looking. Watching this thread with interest

 

[Poly Hive]

I would prefer a range from 3/8ths to 3/4 quarters or 12mm to 20mm.

Really prefer powered by electricity.

KISS

PH

 

[beebreeder]

when did you last use a tacwise nailer Polyhive, i use a 500els and have built thousands of frames with it, its no longer made but the new model is supposed to be good

 

[Codford]

I bought the new Tacwise model: TacWise TAC1176 181ELS Master Nailer Pro Nailer earlier this year. They now seem to have sorted out the jamming problem at last - 60+ frames without missing a beat.

 

[Fusion_power]

I bought a Makita XNB01Z brad nailer about 4 months ago on ebay and have used it extensively to nail frames together. I am driving 18 ga. galvanized 32 mm brad nails. I purchased the nailer, batteries, and charger separately for a total price about $370 U.S.

I've had 1 jam with it in about 6000 nails driven. That was on the last nail in a bunch that managed to hit the slit just a bit off center and folded. I had to take the head apart to remove it. This was easily done with the allen wrench supplied.

The only significant complaint I have is that it is a bit heavier than I would like to use.

Positives:
1. it has a "tap" mode that really speeds up frame assembly
2. There is a light focused fairly well on the area to be nailed
3. It is easily adjustable to drive the nail deep or shallow as desired
4. batteries can be purchased with a range of capacity. 3000 mah is adequate. I got 6000 mah but they are larger and add to the weight of the nailer.

With due diligence, good brad nails can be purchased for about $2.50 U.S. per thousand. I've bought 2 packs of 5000 so far.

Makita XNB01Z nailer - $230
Makita LXT 3000 mah batteries 2 for @$70
Makita DC1830 charger - $72

 

[Poly Hive]

I bought the tacwise some 2 years ago, and it lasted 10 minutes before jamming. I had it replaced by Thornes. The replacement lasted the same time and is somewhere in the garage. I bought another from Argos for half the price, odd that, and hey? 10 minutes again and got my money back.

I would not buy another of that brand for the above reason.

As stated I want an electric nailer which can drive 3/8ths and 3/4 nails.

32mm is no use as I don't use them even for Langstroth frames.

PH

 

[Finman]

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I have Rapid R 606. IT works very well and rarely jams. Easy to clear
Price 200 €.

Nails are expencive. I use 14 mm spikes.

100 frames need 1000 spices. Price is 17 €.

Cheaper electrict guns have broken and jammed all the time.

 

[peteinwilts]

Bought an Tackwise hobby El53 as an experiment.

So far, it has done around 4,000 frames and is still going.

I found the tacks that came with it extremely frustrating and jammed regularly.

My second batch of tacks bought from screwfix had no jamming issues.

I buy Screwfix 79722 tacks (Tacwise Galvanised Brad Nails 18ga x 15mm 5000 Pack).

 

[mr_so]

I found the same thing as peteinwilts, the tacks that came with the tackwise are horrible and jam constantly, ones bought separately are no problem at all..

 

[Poly Hive]

I have bought today this one as amongst the 5* reviews was a beekeeper.

Titan TTB517STP

We shall see.

PH

 

[user 15607]

I have a TACWISE DUO 35 NAILER / STAPLER, used it to assemble around 200 frames and a few other bits and pieces, not let me down yet.

 

[Roola]

I use a Ryobi-One which is cordless and is fantastic... I had a tacwise originally and it was fine but I got fed up with the power cord getting in the way... Much quicker process with the Ryobi. I'd be lost without it.

 

[REDWOOD]

I bought this one from Lidl's http://www.lidl-service.com/static/6308104/61798_EN.pdf
£16.99
And these from Screwfix http://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-galvanised-brad-nails-18ga-x-20mm-5000-pcs/2559f
I have done over 100 frames with it and some DIY jobs and it has never missed a beat

 

[Hachi]

I have bought today this one as amongst the 5* reviews was a beekeeper.

Titan TTB517STP

We shall see.

PH

What nails are you intending to use PH?

 

[sahtlinurk]

I got myself tacwise duo 50. have had couple of jams but nothing constant. Even though they say it takes 20 - 50 mm nails i use in mine 15mm if needed. Done about 500 frames plus all the other normally nail and hammer jobs. Regret not buying it earlier to be honest.

Lauri

 

[Poly Hive]

Mine just jammed solid, no way could I clear it.

Bought nails from S/fix to use in the new machine which I get tomorow.

PH